Communication on the Subject of the Insurrection
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Communication on the Subject of the Insurrection
Description
Harper discusses the current insurrection and makes recommendations regarding the deployment of forces.
year created
1799
month created
03
day created
26
author
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Difficult handwriting in what should be an interesting letter.
notable person/group
James McHenry
Robert G Harper
courts
leaders who possess influence over their minds
rebels
War Department
whole of the volunteers
notable location
Bethlehem
notable item/thing
insurrection
treason
government threatened on every side
revolt
horse
cavalry
proof of weakness
infantry
notable phrase
many valuable lives may be lost and worst consequences ensue.
document number
1799032640001
page start
1
number of pages
4
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (4 pages) | SCA01 (4 pages) | Collection: Robert Goodloe Harper | p. 1262 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Robert Goodloe Harper | [unknown] | [n/a] |
| Recipient | James McHenry | [unknown] | [n/a] |