Movements & Actions of Troops Suppressing Revolt in Pennsylvania
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Movements & Actions of Troops Suppressing Revolt in Pennsylvania
Description
MacPherson describes the recent movements of his troops in suppressing the current insurrection in Pennsylvania, as they attempt to arrest individuals charged with treason. Discusses disposition of different detachments, arrests made, intelligence about the movements of the insurgents; supposes on the opinions of the people in the region, believing that the spirit of revolt was "high and general" before the arrival of federal troops. Believes the situation has stabilized enough that the militia can be sent home, but that the regular troops should garrison the region for the near future. Asks for instructions regarding the dispersion of the regulars into garrisons. A postscript concerns additional persons to be arrested and mail for the troops.
year created
1799
month created
04
day created
18
author
sent from location
Headquaters, Albany
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Enclosed in McHenry to Adams, 04/22/1799. (This document is a duplicate BMS 09/17/13)
notable person/group
James McHenry
General William MacPherson
insurgents
troops
federal troops
militia
garrison
Secretary of War
notable location
Headquarters, Albany Township
Allentown
Quaker Town
western Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
notable item/thing
Whiskey Rebellion
insurgency
revolt
insurrection
document number
1799041840201
page start
3
