Statement by the U.S. Senate
Document 1794Statement from the Senate to the Executive branch, regarding the Whiskey Rebellion. Applaud the "lenient and persuasive measures" enacted by Washington, along with the "enlightened patriotism and animating zeal" of the citizens who resisted the rebellion, "in opposition to anarchy and insurrection."
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Printed Document
Description
Statement from the Senate to the Executive branch, regarding the Whiskey Rebellion. Applaud the "lenient and persuasive measures" enacted by Washington, along with the "enlightened patriotism and animating zeal" of the citizens who resisted the rebellion, "in opposition to anarchy and insurrection."
Date
11/22/1794
Author
Recipient
Collection
Document number
1794112290200
Notable persons
George Washington
Senate
Congress
Anthony Wayne
Indians
tribes
John Adams
Notable locations
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
Notable items
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
revolt
rebels
insurgents
anarchy
militia
fortifications
ports
harbors