Enclosed Thanks from Congress
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Enclosed Thanks from Congress
Description
Unanimous thanks to militia for the suppression of recent insurrection near Virginia (Whiskey Rebellion).
year created
1794
month created
12
day created
05
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in publication
in image
notable person/group
Robert Brooke
Henry Knox
militia
citizens
Secretary of War
militia
Governor Brooke
President United States
George Washington
house of representatives
congress
Virginia militia
Governor Virginia
notable location
War Department
Virginia
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
thanks
suppression of insurrection
Whiskey Rebellion
gratitude
law and liberty
notable idea/issue
Whiskey Rebellion
insurrection
revolt
protection of rights
freedom
suppression
document number
1794120500301
number of pages
1
transcription
1794
H Knox, Secretary of War to Governor Brooke
Dec 5th 1794
Department of War
December 5 1794
Sir,
The President of the United States has instructed me to transmit to your Excellency, the enclosed resolve containing the unanimous thanks of the House of Representative to the Militia in actual service for the suppression of the late insurrection, with a request that you will please to make the same known to the Militia of Virginia.
The President having personally been a witness to the military merits of the embodied Militia, experiences the highest gratification in communicating this honorable approbation, the most precious recompence that could be offered to enlightened Freemen. It is his devout hope that Militia of the United States may ever be found to be the faithful & invincible protectors & Vindicators of the great principles of Law and Liberty.
The Citizens of America fixing in their minds as an indelible truth, that obedience to the Laws, and the defence of their Country are sacred & indispensable duties, will render its Freedom and Happiness perpetual.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, Your Excellencys most obed servt, H Knox Secy of War
His Excellency Robert Brooke
H Knox, Secretary of War to Governor Brooke
Dec 5th 1794
Department of War
December 5 1794
Sir,
The President of the United States has instructed me to transmit to your Excellency, the enclosed resolve containing the unanimous thanks of the House of Representative to the Militia in actual service for the suppression of the late insurrection, with a request that you will please to make the same known to the Militia of Virginia.
The President having personally been a witness to the military merits of the embodied Militia, experiences the highest gratification in communicating this honorable approbation, the most precious recompence that could be offered to enlightened Freemen. It is his devout hope that Militia of the United States may ever be found to be the faithful & invincible protectors & Vindicators of the great principles of Law and Liberty.
The Citizens of America fixing in their minds as an indelible truth, that obedience to the Laws, and the defence of their Country are sacred & indispensable duties, will render its Freedom and Happiness perpetual.
I have the honor to be, with great respect, Your Excellencys most obed servt, H Knox Secy of War
His Excellency Robert Brooke
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | LBH09 (2 pages) | Collection: Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters | B: 89, (Robert Brooke) |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Collection: Printed Versions | [unknown] |
| [view document] (0 pages) | [no image] | Publication: Calendar of Virginia State Papers | [unknown] |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Henry Knox | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Robert Brooke | [unknown] | [n/a] |