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November 1794
Wells, James
Whiskey Rebellion Traitors
Whiskey Rebellion Traitors - re: "Raising a [liberty] poll...in sign of Treason" Treasonous activity in Bruners Town
GLC08150
25 July 1794
U.S. Congress
Broadside re: bringing rioters to justice [Whiskey Rebellion]
GLC00981
1901
Unknown
[Cut out the Whiskey & Ax of all Nations, 1901].
Title from object. A small metal "axe" with a loop for hanging, depicting temperance fighter Carrie Nation's caricature on "blade" of the axe. The messages are printed in various directions on the axe. The verso has an advertisement: "Buy Laurel...
GLC06365
1794
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Six documents concerning the Whiskey Rebellion in Western Pennsylvania [Decimalized]
GLC01613
13 December 1790
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
Report on public credit. Appendix Treasury Department, March 4, 1790
Written by Hamilton as an appendix to his Public Credit report and issued six weeks later. He recommended raising duties on imported liquor and enacting an excise tax on domestic Whiskey. (This tax eventually led to the Whiskey Rebellion).
GLC01044
1795/04/03
Madison, James (1751-1836)
To: George Joy Esqr.
Jay's treaty, French revolution, whiskey rebellion
GLC07964
18 May 1794
Irvine, William (1741-1804)
to Captain Denny
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...
GLC05991
12 July 1794
to Samuel Hodgdon
Instructions related to the purchase of military supplies written during the Whiskey Rebellion. Written from the War Department. Hodgdon was the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army.
GLC01613.02
7 August 1794
Discusses transferring military supplies and purchasing procedures for ordnance needed for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion. Written from the War Department. Hodgdon was the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army.
GLC01613.03
13 August 1794
Kline, George (1758?-1820)
Kline's Carlisle weekly gazette. [Vol. 10, no. 471 (August 13, 1794)]
Contains state and federal proclamations concerning the excise tax and the Whiskey Rebellion. Also contains an article on the federal revenue system and another on raising troops.
GLC00282
30 August 1794
Stagg, John, Jr. (1758-1803)
to Henry Knox
Reports on the progress of the militia build-up in various states (likely part of the Whiskey Rebellion). Notes the affairs in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania remain doubtful. Informs Knox of the death of a gentleman. Refers to a proclamation by Governor...
GLC02437.06191
26 November 1794
Orders Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army, to send clothing for the militia to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The military was then engaged in the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion. Written from the War...
GLC01613.05
13 October 1794
Secretary of War Knox instructs Hodgdon to supply Fort Cumberland with clothing and shoes. These supplies were intended for the army sent to supress the "Whiskey Rebellion."
GLC04657
22 October 1794
Orders Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army, to pack military clothing for transport to western Pennsylvania. Indicates that the supplies are for Colonel Francis Mentges, who was involved in the suppression of the...
GLC01613.04
8 October 1794
to Alexander Hamilton
Writes, "Your exertions in my department during my absence will never be obliterated. I regret my long stay. If things shall be so serious as to require the President [George Washington] to go forward (referring to the Whiskey Rebellion), I hope I...
GLC02437.06221
2 December 1794
Boudinot, Elias (1740-1821)
to Elmer, Boyd, and Imlay
Also signed by Lambert Cadwalader, John Beatty, and Jonathan Dayton, who along with Boudinot, were New Jersey congressmen. Discusses a proposal to have the New Jersey militia men who served in the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion paid an...
GLC03195
19 October 1794
Fordham, Stephen (fl. 1794)
to his wife
A soldier's account of his experiences in western Pennsylvania near the end of the Whiskey Rebellion. Tells his wife that that they marched to Bedford, Pennsylvania, where many of the rebels were already being held as prisoners. Expects a trial and...
GLC03111
27 November 1794
Tells Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army, to suspend the sending of clothing for the militia then engaged in the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion, because of the arrival of Colonel Hamilton, possibly...
GLC01613.06
7 July 1794
Orders Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army, to deliver munitions to Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsylvania as a loan. The supplies were needed for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion. Endorsed on the...
GLC01613.01
circa 1791-1794
Clymer, George (1739-1813)
[Certification of duty payment on rum]
Partly printed document signed by Clymer as Supervisor of the Revenue for the district of Pennsylvania attests that the duties had been paid on "one Puncheon of Rum containing one hundred & fifteen gallons..." Marked "No. 3294." Clymer served as...
GLC00797
30 December 1794
Barry, John (1745-1803)
to James Seagrove
Commodore Barry tells Seagrove that the militia who suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania has arrived home safe. Also indicates that he sent receipts with this letter (not included). Written from Strawberry Hill, Barry's near...
GLC02500.02
Washington, George (1732-1799)
Later copy, "No. 19 Copied from & compared with the Original Feb'y 8th 1854." Marked private. Mentions a letter from Mr. Bradford concerning Colonel Neville and Major Lenox (possibly referring to David Bradford, Presley Neville and Marshal Lenox)....
GLC02437.09434
6 October 1794
to George Washington
Secretary of War Knox informs the president of his arrival in Philadelphia, and also for permission to join Washington in Carlisle, Pennsylvania "until the painful task upon which you are, shall be settled."
The "painful task" was the suppression of...
GLC02437.06219
25 September 1794
Informs Knox "his good lady" [Lucy Knox] gave birth last night to a baby boy. Sends his congratulations to Knox. Discusses the militia and the progress of the supplies (likely referring to the Whiskey Rebellion). Notes the President [George...
GLC02437.06210
8 August 1794
Marked 'private' by George Washington at the top of page one. Discusses an insurrection (the Whiskey Rebellion) and mentions a letter from [Attorney General William] Bradford concerning Colonel [John] Neville and Major [David] Lenox (the federal...
GLC02437.09429
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