Resolution of the House of Representatives

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Secretary at War Dec 5 1794 inclosg Note of Thanks to [rgl?] Militia Army agst Insurgents Congress of the United States In the house of Representatives, Tuesday the 4 of December, 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 services, which they encountered, bore the most illustrious testimony to the values 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 Signed - John Beckley Clerk True Copy Jno Stagg Junr Chf Clk

Type

Document Signed

Description

Congressional resolve to thank militias from Pennsylvania; Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia for their assistance in putting down Whiskey Rebellion.

Date

12/04/1795

Document number

1795120490001

Page start

1

Notable persons

John Beckley
militia
Congress
House of Representatives
officers
privates
President of United States
George Washington
John Stagg
chief clerk
insurgents

Notable locations

Virgina
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania

Notable items

insurrection
Whiskey Rebellion
constitution