Presidential Proclamation to Quell Insurrection
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Presidential Proclamation to Quell Insurrection
Description
Opposition to law putting a duty on distilled spirits in Pittsburgh, Hamilton advised government quickly suppress all disorderly conduct. Requests President issue a proclamation, and discussed the reaction of the government in larger terms that will affect the interaction of the government with its people.
year created
1792
month created
09
day created
09
author
sent from location
Treasury Department
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
President
offenders
attorney general
Secretary of War
notable location
Treasury Department
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
western counties
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
South Carolina
county
notable item/thing
sundry papers
notable idea/issue
Whiskey Rebellion
disorder
taxation
opposition
disorderly conduct
proclamation
document number
1792090990000
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: The Papers of Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | Treasury Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |