Regarding the Whiskey Rebellion

Item

Type

Printed Document

Title

Regarding the Whiskey Rebellion

Description

Secretary Hamilton tells the President that it appears probable that advantages will result from giving to the citizens information on the subject of the disturbances on the western frontier of Pennsylvania -- what later became known as the Whiskey Rebellion.

year created

1794

month created

08

day created

16

sent from location

Treasury Department

recipient

in collection

note

LC, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress

notable person/group

George Washington
Alexander Hamilton
citizens

notable location

Treasury Department
Pennsylvania
western Pennsylvania

notable item/thing

Whiskey Rebellion
revolt
insurrection

document number

1794081600000

Document instances

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[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]