Insurrection in western Pennsylvania
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Insurrection in western Pennsylvania
Description
Hamilton has been ordered by the President to direct Governor Henry Lee of Virginia to prepare militia if necessary to suppress the revolt in western Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Informs the Governor of the places of rendezvous for the militia.
year created
1794
month created
08
day created
25
author
sent from location
Philadelphia
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
ALS, Mr. Lucius S. Ruder, Clearwater, Florida.
notable person/group
Henry Lee
Alexander Hamilton
governor
commissioners
insurgents
rebels
riflemen
militia
Daniel Morgan
Edward Carrington
quartermaster
Holt
notable location
Philadelphia
Virginia
western Pennsylvania
Alleghany Mountain
Wincester
Old Fort Pleasant
Fort Cumberland
Maryland
Williamsport
New London
Ohio County
notable item/thing
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
revolt
magazines
stores
artillery
ammunition
tents
expence
equipment
costs
document number
1794082500200
Item sets
Document instances
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|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | Philadelphia | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Henry Lee | [unknown] | [n/a] |