Update on Shay's Rebellion
Type
Letter/Document (contemporary copy, in third hand, unsigned)
Title
Update on Shay's Rebellion
Description
Lincoln assures Knox that the magazine is secure and that the rebellion itself seems to be on the wane. (Shays' Rebellion)
year created
1787
month created
02
day created
17
author
sent from location
Pittsfield
recipient
in collection
in microfilm
notable person/group
Henry Knox
Benjamin Lincoln
Major North
body of men
23rd Infantry
insurgents
notable location
Pittsfield
State of Massachusetts
disaffected counties
notable item/thing
magazine of arms
attack
service
security
rebellion
the foundation of the powder magazine
notable phrase
The rebellion is effectively giving way in every part that little danger is to be apprehended from it.
document number
1787021740001
page start
1
number of pages
1