Department of War, December 5th, 1794. Sir, The President of the United States has instructed me to transmit to your Excellency the enclosed Resolve, containing the unanimous thanks of the House of Representatives to the Militia in actual service for the suppression of the late insurrection. The President having personally been a witness to the military merits of the embodied Militia, experiences the highest gratification in communicating this honorable approbation, the most precious recompence that could be offered to enlightened freemen. It is his devout hope, that the Militia of the United States, may ever be found to be the faithful and invincible protectors and vindicators of the great principles of Law and Liberty. The citizens of America fixing in their minds as an indelible truth, that obedience to the laws, and the defence of their country, are sacred and indispensable duties, will render its freedom and happiness perpetual. The President embraces cordially the present occasion, to tender your Excellency his sincere thanks for your zealous and powerful co-operation in the suppression of the late insurrection; as well for your exertions in calling out the Militia, as for your services in the field. I have the honor to be, With great respect, Your Excellency's most obedient servant, (Signed) H. Knox, Secretary of War. His Excellency Governor Mifflin. CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES. In the House of Representatives, THURSDAY, December 4^th, 1794. Resolved unanimously, That the thanks of this House be given to the gallant officers and privates of the Militia of the States of New-Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, who on the late call of the President, rallied round the standard of the laws, and in the prompt and severe service which they encountered, bore the most illustrious testimony to the value of the Constitution, and the blessings of internal peace and order: And that the President be requested to communicate the above vote of thanks in such manner as he may judge most acceptable to the patriotic citizens who are its objects. Attest. John Beckley, Clerk. [True Copy from the Original on File in the War-Office.] John Stagg, jun. Ch. Clk.