Letter from the Governor of Maryland
Document 1794The Governor of Maryland writes Secretary Hamilton, informing him that he will comply with the President's desire that the Eastern Shore part of the militia immediately march to Baltimore, from Georgetown. Also mentions that the people of Maryland vary in their sympathies for the insurgents.
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Printed Document
Description
The Governor of Maryland writes Secretary Hamilton, informing him that he will comply with the President's desire that the Eastern Shore part of the militia immediately march to Baltimore, from Georgetown. Also mentions that the people of Maryland vary in their sympathies for the insurgents.
Date
09/04/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Annapolis
Collection
Document number
1794090440000
Note
Copy, RG 56, Letters 2d Comptroller, 2d Auditor, Executive of Maryland and Georgia, 1789-1833, Maryland, National Archives
Notable persons
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Sim Lee
governor
militia
George Washington
troops
George Gale
insurgents
infantry
cavalry
artillery
volunteers
officers
horsemen
Samuel Smith
insurgents
Notable locations
Annapolis
Maryland
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Georgetown
Frederick Town
Virginia
William's Port
Washington County
Allegheny
Cumberland
Notable items
tents
watter carriage
detachment
rendezvous
knapsacks
canteens
camp kettles
horses
uniforms
pistols
swords
Whiskey Rebellion