Statement on the Whiskey Rebellion

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Printed Document

Description

President Washington replies to the statement by the House of Representatives on the Whiskey Rebellion, delivered by the Speaker Frederick Muhlenberg. Washington is pleased to have the support of the House. States that "every effort ought to be used to discountenance what has contributed to foment it, and thus discourage a repetition of like attempts."

Date

11/29/1794

Document number

1794112990200

Notable persons

House of Representatives
George Washington
Frederick Muhlenberg
Anthony Wayne

Notable items

Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection