Movements & Actions of Troops Suppressing Revolt in Pennsylvania

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Type

Autograph Letter Signed

Description

MacPherson describes the recent movements of his troops in suppressing the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, as they attempt to arrest individuals charged with treason. Discusses disposition of different detachments, arrests made, intelligence about the movements of the insurgents; supposes on the opinions of the people in the region, believing that the spirit of revolt was "high and general" before the arrival of federal troops. Believes the situation has stabilized enough that the militia can be sent home, but that the regular troops should garrison the region for the near future. Asks for instructions regarding the dispersion of the regulars into garrisons. A postscript concerns additional persons to be arrested and mail for the troops.

Date

04/18/1799

Recipient

Sent from

Headquaters, Albany

Document number

1799041840201

Page start

3

Note

Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 04/22/1799. (This document is a duplicate BMS 09/17/13)

Notable persons

James McHenry
General William MacPherson
insurgents
troops
federal troops
militia
garrison
Secretary of War

Notable locations

Headquarters, Albany Township
Allentown
Quaker Town
western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania

Notable items

Whiskey Rebellion
insurgency
revolt
insurrection