Thomas Mifflin

63 documents

Gratitude for Assisting in the Suppression of the Insurrection
12/05/1794 Contemporary Copy of Letter
Knox extends the President's gratitude to Governor Mifflin and the Militia of Pennsylvania for their support of the General Government's suppression of the recent insurrection.
William Irvine Papers
Extract of letter from agent to the Six Nations
05/27/1794 Printed Document
Secretary of War transmits to Pennsylvania Governor Thomas Mifflin the extract of a letter received from General Chapin, agent to the Six Nations.
Printed Versions
Establishment at Presqu' Isle
05/23/1794 Printed Document
Letter from Brigadier General Wilkins to the Pennsylvania Governor regarding the establishment at Presqu' Isle, which is believed to be opposed by the British and their Indian allies.
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Escort of Artillery Detachment (Whiskey Rebellion)
09/18/1794 Letter Signed
Informing of Lieutenant Daniel Bissell's march to escort a train of artillery and military stores for the Maryland and Virginia Militia called out against "the Western Insurgents" (or the Whiskey …
Morse Autograph Collection
ENCLOSED: Orders and Thanks for Quelling Western Insurrection
12/05/1794 Document Signed
Enclosed official thanks of House of Representatives to the militias of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia for their successful expedition to quell western insurrection.
William Irvine Papers
Enclosed letter from General Chapin
06/24/1794 Printed Document
The Secretary of War transmits to the Governor of Pennsylvania an extract of a letter just received from General Israel Chapin.
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Avoiding a General Indian War
06/14/1794 Letter Signed
Discusses how a proposed move against "the more Western tribes" might provoke the Six Nations; notes that these factors, in addition to "precarious" relations with the Creeks, could well bring on a …
William Irvine Papers
Assembling the Pennsylvania militia
09/10/1794 Printed Document
Letter to the Governor of Pennsylvania, regarding the detachment of militia assembling and marching to combat the insurrection in western Pennsylvania, later known as the Whiskey Rebellion.
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Settlement of Fort
03/27/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Noted supplies taken to establish Fort LeBoeuf and troops to erect and protect the structure. Report on progress requested.
Frederick M. Dearborn Collection
Opposing the Town at Presqu' Isle
04/25/1795 Copy of Signed Document
Pickering responds to Governor Mifflin's declaration that a town is needed at Presque Isle to provide a garrison for state troops to supplement the federal garrison at Fort Le Boeuf. He lists the …
William Irvine Papers
Establishment at Presqu'isle and Le Boeuff
06/20/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Secretary Pickering discusses troops and supplies for Presque Isle and Le Boeuff with Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth F. Dowes Collecdtion
Answers to Propositions to Build Fortifications in Pennsylvania
04/23/1795 Autograph Letter Signed
Mifflin's proposals to build fortifications, canals, dock yards, and other structures (described in detail in response letter) that would benefit the state were answered by Pickering in lieu of the …
James T. Mitchell Collection
Suppressing the Insurrection in Pennsylvania
03/20/1799 Copy of Signed Document
To suppress the insurrection now existing in Pennsylvania, the President will deploy a military force composed partly of the state militia of Pennsylvania. Governor Mifflin should hold the militia in …
Sixth Congress: President's Messages Transmitting Specific Documents or Information to the Senate [6A-E2] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 2)