Assembling the Maryland militia
Document 1794Secretary Hamilton instructs Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland to assemble and speedily march the militia to Williamsport, Maryland. The Whiskey Rebellion of western Pennsylvania still has supporters and violently resists the unpopular excise tax, but Hamilton states that support for the rebellion is waning. Given the approach of winter in a few months, its desirable to put the militia in motion as soon as possible.
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Printed Document
Description
Secretary Hamilton instructs Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland to assemble and speedily march the militia to Williamsport, Maryland. The Whiskey Rebellion of western Pennsylvania still has supporters and violently resists the unpopular excise tax, but Hamilton states that support for the rebellion is waning. Given the approach of winter in a few months, its desirable to put the militia in motion as soon as possible.
Date
09/10/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Collection
Document number
1794091000100
Note
Cited in Lee to Hamilton, 09/12/1794. The document is marked as a duplicate.
LS, Hall of Records of Maryland Annapolis.
Notable persons
Thomas Sim Lee
Alexander Hamilton
governor
militia
George Washington
insurgents
rebels
quartermaster
commissary
collector
Notable locations
War Department
Maryland
Williamsport
Frederick Town
Baltimore
Georgetown
Fort Cumberland
Virginia
western Pennsylvania
Notable items
rendezvous
tents
camp equipment
troops
knapsacks
canteens
camp kettles
swords
pistols
horses
articles
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
revolt
detachment
season
salary