Instructions for Whiskey Rebellion
Document 1794Transfer of constitutional power during time of Insurrection while Hamilton meets troops in Western Pennsylvania. Directs Wolcott to act for him in urgent causes but to delay actions in his absence, including attention to penalties and forfeitures. Instructs Wolcott as to office supplies and forms. References a loan from the Bank of New York with power from the President to act accordingly.
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Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
Transfer of constitutional power during time of Insurrection while Hamilton meets troops in Western Pennsylvania. Directs Wolcott to act for him in urgent causes but to delay actions in his absence, including attention to penalties and forfeitures. Instructs Wolcott as to office supplies and forms. References a loan from the Bank of New York with power from the President to act accordingly.
Date
09/29/1794
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1794092990001
Page start
1
Notable persons
Oliver Wolcott
Alexander Hamilton
President
Bank Board of Directors
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Western Pennsylvania
New York
Notable items
Constitution
office
warrants