Instructions for Whiskey Rebellion
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Instructions for Whiskey Rebellion
Description
Transfer of constitutional power during time of Insurrection while Hamilton meets troops in Western Pennsylvania. Directs Wolcott to act for him in urgent causes but to delay actions in his absence, including attention to penalties and forfeitures. Instructs Wolcott as to office supplies and forms. References a loan from the Bank of New York with power from the President to act accordingly.
year created
1794
month created
09
day created
29
author
sent from location
Treasury Department
recipient
in collection
in image
notable person/group
Oliver Wolcott
Alexander Hamilton
President
Bank Board of Directors
notable location
Treasury Department
Western Pennsylvania
New York
notable item/thing
Constitution
office
warrants
document number
1794092990001
page start
1
number of pages
3
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (3 pages) | PCF17 (3 pages) | Collection: Oliver Wolcott Jr. Papers. | 7;1 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Alexander Hamilton | Treasury Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Oliver Wolcott, Jr. | [unknown] | [n/a] |