Pittsburgh and the Whiskey Rebellion

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Type

Printed Document

Description

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

Date

08/25/1794

Recipient

Sent from

War Department

Collection

Document number

1794082500300

Note

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

Notable persons

Isaac Craig
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Knox
insurgents
rebels

Notable locations

War Department
Pittsburgh

Notable items

post
emergency
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
revolt
fort
fortification