Pittsburgh and the Whiskey Rebellion

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Pittsburgh and the Whiskey Rebellion

Description

Hamilton discusses the fortification at Pittsburgh, urging that it take the necessary precautions in case the Whiskey Rebellion spreads.

year created

1794

month created

08

day created

25

sent from location

War Department

recipient

in collection

note

LS, Issac Craig Papers, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

notable person/group

Isaac Craig
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
insurgents
rebels

notable location

War Department
Pittsburgh

notable item/thing

post
emergency
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
revolt
fort
fortification

document number

1794082500300

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 War Department [n/a]
Recipient Isaac Craig [unknown] [n/a]