Regarding the Whiskey Rebellion

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Secretary Hamilton tells the President that it appears probable that advantages will result from giving to the citizens information on the subject of the disturbances on the western frontier of Pennsylvania -- what later became known as the Whiskey Rebellion.

Date

08/16/1794

Sent from

Treasury Department

Collection

Document number

1794081600000

Note

LC, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress

Notable persons

George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
citizens

Notable locations

Treasury Department
Pennsylvania
western Pennsylvania

Notable items

Whiskey Rebellion
revolt
insurrection