Resolution of the House of Representatives
Document 1795Congressional resolve to thank militias from Pennsylvania; Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia for their assistance in putting down Whiskey Rebellion.
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
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