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Irvine, William (1741-1804) to Captain Denny

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05991 Author/Creator: Irvine, William (1741-1804) Place Written: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1794 Pagination: 2 p. ; 31.8 x 20.1 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses military organizing for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion. Expresses his desire for "a strong company of the militia from each of the three counties." Irvine was a Pennsylvania congressman and army officer who commanded troops to put down the Whiskey Rebellion.

…a strong Company of the Militia from each of the three Counties.

Irvine, William, 1741-1804
Denny (captain), fl. 1794

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