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James Wilkinson

General in the United States Army, Governor of Upper Louisiana, and double agent.

From "The Life of John Marshall, Volume 3: Conflict and construction, 1800-1815" by Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah)
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Core Belief

"Believes in advancing his own interests above all else, even if it means betraying others."

Worldview

Sees the world as a place of constant intrigue and power struggles, where cunning and manipulation are essential for survival.

Personality

Ambitious, opportunistic, and deceitful. Known for his duplicity and self-serving actions.

In Their Own Words

""The time long looked for by many & wished for by more has now arrived, for subverting the Spanish government in Mexico--be ready & join me""
""My doubts have ceased, ... concerning this deep, dark, wicked, and wide-spread conspiracy""
""I shall glory to give my life to defeat the devilish plot.""

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