Insurrection in Maryland
Document 1794Secretary 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 that the governor quickly take steps to eradicate the "evil, which radially threatens the order, peace and tranquility of the Country."
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Description
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 that the governor quickly take steps to eradicate the "evil, which radially threatens the order, peace and tranquility of the Country."
Date
09/06/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1794090600000
Note
Cited in Lee to Hamilton, 09/12/1794.
LS, Hall of Records of Maryland, Annapolis
Notable persons
Thomas Sim Lee
Alexander Hamilton
governor
rebels
insurgents
rioters
George Washington
Notable locations
War Department
Maryland
Baltimore
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
western Pennsylvania
Frederick
Notable items
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
revolt
magazine
arms
riots