Gratitude for Assisting in the Suppression of the Insurrection
Item
Type
Contemporary Copy of Letter
Title
Gratitude for Assisting in the Suppression of the Insurrection
Description
Knox extends the President's gratitude to Governor Mifflin and the Militia of Pennsylvania for their support of the General Government's suppression of the recent insurrection.
year created
1794
month created
12
day created
05
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in Harmar to Irvine, 12/15/1794.
notable person/group
the President [Washington]
militia
House of Representatives
enlightened freemen
citizens of America
Henry Knox
Secretary of War
Pennsylvania militia
Governor Pennsylvania
Thomas Mifflin
notable item/thing
enclosed resolve
unanimous thanks of the House of Representatives
suppression of the late insurrection
military merits of the militia
honorable approbation
principles of law and liberty
obedience to the laws
defense of their country
sacred and indispensable duties
freedom and happiness
zealous and powerful cooperation
services in the field
Whiskey Rebellion
document number
1794120590102
page start
5
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| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (6 pages) | NHF07 (6 pages) | Collection: William Irvine Papers | V: 13, P: 8 |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Anthony Wayne Papers | XXXVIII |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Typed Versions | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Thomas Mifflin | [unknown] | [n/a] |