Whiskey Rebellion in Maryland ended

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Type

Printed Document

Description

Governor of Maryland gleefully informs Secretary Hamilton that the Whiskey Rebels in Maryland have been "entirely crushed without the loss of one life." According to Governor Lee, the "alacrity" of the State militia and the "general spirit" of the citizens in support of the State discouraged the "Insurgents" and induced them to abandon their attack on the arsenal "without a trial of their strength." Some of the rebels have been placed in jail; others have been admitted bail. Governor Lee looks forward to "restoring the peace and order of the government in that Quarter." Announces that the State militia will now march to Cumberland to fight the rebels there.

Date

09/23/1794

Sent from

Annapolis

Collection

Document number

1794092340000

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
insurgents
arsenal
rebels
corps

Notable locations

Annapolis
Maryland
Cumberland
Virginia

Notable items

detachments
horses
gaol
bail
jail
insurrection
rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
arms