Instructions to the Militias Confronting the Insurgents
Document 1794Recognizes Smith's desire to proceed to Frederick Town; instructs him to instead take militia to Fort Cumberland to unite with the troops from Virginia. Has ordered adequate jackets and overalls for the troops at Fort Cumberland. Promises to do everything possible to assure comfort of troops. Acknowledges money requests. The New Jersey and Pennsylvania troops will proceed immediately to Bedford.
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Copy of Signed Document
Description
Recognizes Smith's desire to proceed to Frederick Town; instructs him to instead take militia to Fort Cumberland to unite with the troops from Virginia. Has ordered adequate jackets and overalls for the troops at Fort Cumberland. Promises to do everything possible to assure comfort of troops. Acknowledges money requests. The New Jersey and Pennsylvania troops will proceed immediately to Bedford.
Date
09/29/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794092915001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Samuel Smith
Alexander Hamilton
Mr. [George] Gale
President [Washington]
Notable locations
Frederick Town
War Department
Fort Cumberland
Virginia
Bedford
Notable items
[Whiskey Rebellion]
jackets
overalls
troops
drafts