Insurrection in Maryland
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Insurrection in Maryland
Description
Letter from the Governor of Maryland, relating to recent riots and other disturbances in Washington and Allegany Counties in his state. The rebellion is linked to western Pennsylvania's Whiskey Rebellion. In the words of Governor Lee, "they have made declarations in favour of a Revolution."
year created
1794
month created
09
day created
13
author
sent from location
Annapolis
recipient
in collection
in publication
note
Copy, RG 56, Letters 2d Auditor, Executive of Maryland and Georgia, 1789-1833, Maryland National Archives.
notable person/group
Alexander Hamilton
Thomas Sim Lee
Mountjoy Bayly
Thomas Sprigg
governor
rioters
rebels
insurgents
militia
John Lynn
George Gale
notable location
Annapolis
Maryland
Washington County
Allegheny County
Allegany County
Pennsylvania
Frederick Town
Baltimore
Georgetown
Montgomery County
notable item/thing
riot
insurrection
revolt
Whiskey Rebellion
Constitution
Revolution
magazine
armoury
document number
1794091340000
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 | Thomas Sim Lee | Annapolis | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Alexander Hamilton | [unknown] | [n/a] |