Arrangements for Occupation of Revolting Pennsylvania Counties, & Discharge of the Militia
Document 1799Announces pleasure at MacPherson's success in pacifying the revolting region of Pennsylvania, and authorizes him to discharge the volunteer & militia companies, with the express thanks of the government. Also accepts MacPherson's suggestion that the regular troops remain in the region for the time being, and leaves it to him to decide their disposition. Mentions that mail for the troops and reinforcements [presumably of regulars] are forthcoming. Asks that arrangements be made with contractors to supply all the troops.
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Letter Signed
Description
Announces pleasure at MacPherson's success in pacifying the revolting region of Pennsylvania, and authorizes him to discharge the volunteer & militia companies, with the express thanks of the government. Also accepts MacPherson's suggestion that the regular troops remain in the region for the time being, and leaves it to him to decide their disposition. Mentions that mail for the troops and reinforcements [presumably of regulars] are forthcoming. Asks that arrangements be made with contractors to supply all the troops.
Date
04/20/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
War Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1799042000202
Page start
9
Note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 04/22/1799.
Notable persons
Brigadier General William MacPherson
James McHenry
Secretary of War
regular troops
volunteer companies
militia companies
detachments
contractor
Notable locations
Pennsylvania
War Department
disaffected counties
Notable items
insurrection