Statement by the U.S. Senate
Item
Type
Printed Document
Title
Statement by the U.S. Senate
Description
Statement from the Senate to the Executive branch, regarding the Whiskey Rebellion. Applaud the "lenient and persuasive measures" enacted by Washington, along with the "enlightened patriotism and animating zeal" of the citizens who resisted the rebellion, "in opposition to anarchy and insurrection."
year created
1794
month created
11
day created
22
author
recipient
in collection
in publication
notable person/group
George Washington
Senate
Congress
Anthony Wayne
Indians
tribes
John Adams
notable location
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Maryland
Virginia
notable item/thing
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
revolt
rebels
insurgents
anarchy
militia
fortifications
ports
harbors
document number
1794112290200
Item sets
Document instances
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| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: American State Papers, Forgn Rel. | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | United States Senate | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | George Washington | [unknown] | [n/a] |