Irvine, William, 1741-1804 to Captain Denny
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05991 Author/Creator: Irvine, William, 1741-1804 Place Written: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 May 1794 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 31.8 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy
Discusses military organizing for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion. Expresses his desire for "a strong company of the militia from each of the three counties." Irvine was a Pennsylvania congressman and army officer who commanded troops to put down the Whiskey Rebellion.
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