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Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue
06/30/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue writes that it is necessary that he receives some indication of the points to which Hamilton wishes the attention of Colonel Alexander White to be drawn when he shall …
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Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue
06/27/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Commissioner of the Revenue, informing Secretary Hamilton that General Henry Miller arrived from York yesterday afternoon. Discusses the prices of shot, shells, and cannon.
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Letter from the chiefs and warriors of Sandusky
09/26/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the chiefs and warriors of Sandusky, addressed to the "Brothers of the thirteen United States of America." They had formed a bond of friendship with the United States in council at …
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Letter from the Baron of Carondelet
07/04/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Baron of Carondelet to the Cherokees, regarding their relationship with the United States and questions surrounding the border.
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Letter from the Attorney General of Pennsylvania
09/23/1794 Printed Document
Jared Ingersoll, Pennsylvania State Attorney General, writes that the military stores from Samuel Hodgdon have not arrived, and the Cavalry of the Jersey & City Militia may arrive tomorrow. Insists …
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Letter from the Attorney General
08/23/1794 Printed Document
The Attorney General writes Secretary Hamilton with vague points about the Whiskey Rebellion. Bradford is pleased that John Jay appears to be making peace with the British.
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Letter from Navy captain
06/06/1794 Printed Document
Letter from Captain John Barry of the U.S. Navy to Secretary Knox. Barry is grateful of the honor of appointing a commander in the navy.
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Letter from deputy agent of Indian affairs
12/18/1794 Printed Document
Extract of a letter from Timothy Barnard, deputy agent of Indian affairs to James Seagrove, Indian agent to the Creeks in the Southern Department.
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Letter Citation
07/25/1794 Printed Document
Cited in Coxe to Knox, 07/26/1794
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Kentucky expedition against Spanish territory
03/10/1794 Printed Document
Cabinet meeting concerning expeditions being prepared in Kentucky to invade Spanish territory to the West. A proclamation will be issued to Governor Isaac Shelby against the expedition. Secretary of …
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Journey to Virginia
06/16/1794 Printed Document
President Washington informs his cabinet that tomorrow he will commence his journey for Virginia. His absence from the seat of government will be as short as he can make it. In the interim, if an …
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Insurrection in western Pennsylvania
08/25/1794 Printed Document
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 …
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Insurrection in Maryland
09/17/1794 Printed Document
Writes the Governor of Maryland on the insurrection in the western parts of his state and Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Informs him that the Jersey militia is coming forward with …
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Insurrection in Maryland
09/16/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania, informing him that "disagreeable symptoms" have appeared in the two most western counties of Maryland, related to the Whiskey Rebellion. States that the Jersey …
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Insurrection in Maryland
09/13/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Governor of Maryland, relating to recent riots and other disturbances in Washington and Allegany Counties in his state. The rebellion is linked to western Pennsylvania's Whiskey …
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Insurrection in Maryland
09/12/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Governor of Maryland to Secretary Hamilton, regarding unrest and insurrection in areas of his state. In conformity with President Washington's directions, Governor Lee has ordered for …
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Insurrection in Maryland
09/06/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton informs the Governor of Maryland that some riots have apeared in the upper part of Baltimore County, Maryland, connected with the Whiskey Rebellion of western Pennsylvania. Urges …
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Instructions to naval agent
07/19/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Knox encloses instructions to William Pennock, naval agent at Norfolk, Virginia. Informs Pennock that Secretary Hamilton will furnish him with money and instructions for the purchase of …
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Instructions to Brigade Inspector
09/18/1794 Printed Document
Letter from the Governor of Pennsylvania, enclosing a letter of instructions to the Brigade Inspector of York County, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of furnishing any reinforcement, that Lieutenant …
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Instructions for Construction Agent at Portsmouth, New Hampshire Fortifications
03/29/1794 Printed Document
Contains instructions to an agent charged with procuring "labour, implements and materials" for fortifications at Portsmouth, New Hampshire, listing various regulations and the sum appropriated for …
Joseph & William Whipple Papers
Information on military stores
06/23/1794 Printed Document
Treasury Secretary Hamilton transmits to Knox a list of articles which will be required for the equipment of each of the 44 gun ships. The heavy cannon and shot have already been requested; twelve …
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Information on blankets
10/10/1794 Printed Document
The Commissioner of the Revenue wishes to know the mode by which blankets for 1794 were supplied.
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Individuals involved in Whiskey Rebellion
09/02/1794 Printed Document
Secretary Hamilton writes President Washington on the details of the insurrection in Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Hamilton includes the names of dozens of individuals involved …
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Indians on Pennsylvania frontier
04/03/1794 Printed Document
The Attorney General converses with the Secretary of War regarding acts of the Pennsylvania legislature to resist Indians on the western frontiers, and whether or not these acts are constitutional.
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Indians of Sandusky
09/27/1794 Printed Document
Leaders of the Indian tribe at Sandusky write Major General Anthony Wayne about the distress of their people, demanding "redress" from the United States, by sending an army to the place as soon as …
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