Resolution of the House of Representatives
Item
Type
Document Signed
Title
Resolution of the House of Representatives
Description
Congressional resolve to thank militias from Pennsylvania; Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia for their assistance in putting down Whiskey Rebellion.
year created
1795
month created
12
day created
04
author
in collection
in image
notable person/group
John Beckley
militia
Congress
House of Representatives
officers
privates
President of United States
George Washington
John Stagg
chief clerk
insurgents
notable location
Virgina
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
insurrection
Whiskey Rebellion
constitution
notable idea/issue
suppression
rebellion
protection
document number
1795120490001
page start
1
transcription
Secretary at War
Dec 5 1794
inclosg Note of Thanks to [rgl?] Militia Army agst Insurgents
Congress of the United States In the house of Representatives, Tuesday the 4 of December, 1794
Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this house be given to the gallant Officers and privates of the Militia of the States of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, who, on the late call of the President, rallied round the standard of the laws, and in the prompt and severe services, which they encountered, bore the most illustrious testimony to the values of the Constitution, and the blessings of internal peace and order. And that the President be requested to communicate the above vote of thanks, in such manner as he may judge most acceptable to the patriotic Citizens who are its objects.
Attest
Signed - John Beckley Clerk
True Copy
Jno Stagg Junr Chf Clk
Dec 5 1794
inclosg Note of Thanks to [rgl?] Militia Army agst Insurgents
Congress of the United States In the house of Representatives, Tuesday the 4 of December, 1794
Resolved unanimously, that the thanks of this house be given to the gallant Officers and privates of the Militia of the States of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, who, on the late call of the President, rallied round the standard of the laws, and in the prompt and severe services, which they encountered, bore the most illustrious testimony to the values of the Constitution, and the blessings of internal peace and order. And that the President be requested to communicate the above vote of thanks, in such manner as he may judge most acceptable to the patriotic Citizens who are its objects.
Attest
Signed - John Beckley Clerk
True Copy
Jno Stagg Junr Chf Clk
Item sets
Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | LBH10 (2 pages) | Collection: Executive Papers, Office of Governors Letters | B: 89, (Robert Brooke) |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | House of Representatives | [unknown] | [n/a] |