Arrangements for Occupation of Revolting Pennsylvania Counties, & Discharge of the Militia
Item
Type
Letter Signed
Title
Arrangements for Occupation of Revolting Pennsylvania Counties, & Discharge of the Militia
Description
Announces pleasure at MacPherson's success in pacifying the revolting region of Pennsylvania, and authorizes him to discharge the volunteer & militia companies, with the express thanks of the government. Also accepts MacPherson's suggestion that the regular troops remain in the region for the time being, and leaves it to him to decide their disposition. Mentions that mail for the troops and reinforcements [presumably of regulars] are forthcoming. Asks that arrangements be made with contractors to supply all the troops.
year created
1799
month created
04
day created
20
author
sent from location
War Department
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 04/22/1799.
notable person/group
Brigadier General William MacPherson
James McHenry
Secretary of War
regular troops
volunteer companies
militia companies
detachments
contractor
notable location
Pennsylvania
War Department
disaffected counties
notable item/thing
insurrection
document number
1799042000202
page start
9
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | IDG05 (10 pages) | Collection: John Adams Papers | R: 394 |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James McHenry | War Department | [n/a] |
| Recipient | William MacPherson | [unknown] | [n/a] |