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Americas greatest scoundrel by thomas jewett this moniker belongs to james wilkinson. General james wilkinson, sometime commanderinchief of army of the united states, who made intrigue a trade and treason a profession indianapolis. James scott died at an early age, when winfield was but six years old. Buy scoundrel the secret memoirs of general james wilkinson by keith thompson 20120 by keith thompson isbn.
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