$10,350
HAMILTON, ALEXANDER (1757-1804) Letter Signed, September 20, 1794, two pages, folio, to Governor Thomas Mifflin of Pennsylvania, concerning the Whiskey Rebellion and the threat to send in militia to quell the disturbance; text in full: "The Intelligence received from the Western Counties of Pennsylvania, which comes down to the 13th inst., and announces as far as it was then known, the result of the meetings of the People in several Townships and districts, to express their sense on the question of submission or resistance to the Laws - while it shews a great proportion of the Inhabitants of those counties disposed to pursue the path of Duty, shews also that there is a large and violent party which can only be controlled by the application of Force. This being the result, it is become the more indispensable and urgent to press forward the forces destined to act against the Insurgents with all possible activity and Energy. The advanced season leaves no time to spare, and it is extremely important to afford speedy protection to the Well-disposed, and to prevent the preparation and accumulation of greater means of Resistance, and the extension of combinations to abey the Insurrection. The President counts upon every exertion on your part, which so serious and eventful an emergency demands. With perfect respect, I have the honor to be Sir, your obedient servant," with holograph address panel, (chipped, losses, laid down).
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-11-10
