Insurrection in Maryland

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Writes the Governor of Maryland on the insurrection in the western parts of his state and Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion. Informs him that the Jersey militia is coming forward with "great zeal" to Carlisle.

Date

09/17/1794

Sent from

War Department

Document number

1794091737200

Note

LS, Hall of Records of Maryland, Annapolis

Notable persons

Thomas Sim Lee
Alexander Hamilton
militia
governor
Henry Lee

Notable locations

War Department
Maryland
Virginia
Alexandria
New Jersey
Carlisle
Frederick Town

Notable items

rebellion
insurrection
whiskey
tax
excise
arms
magazine