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The envelope has a image of a Skeleton sitting on top of a barrel of whiskey with two snakes around it. the caption reads "The Key To Southern Rebellion."

GLC06627.03.012

The london's missionary society's report of the proceedings against the late Rev. J. Smith, of Demerara, Minster of the gospel, who was tried under martial law, and condemed to death, on a charge...

...of aiding and assisting in the rebellion of the negro slaves

JB00348

to Henry Knox

Recommends a captain for a position in the national army. Notes the gentleman has distinguished himself as an officer and is currently in the Boston, Massachusetts regiment of militia.

GLC02437.06207

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter by Washington to Knox, discussing Shay's rebellion. Greatful that the rebellion has been supressed. News of the rebellion, and fear of further upheaval, helped spur Washington to agree to attend the Constitutional Convention...

GLC02437.09334

[Receipt for payment made for quartering General William McPherson and his family]

Duplicate receipt for $12, signed by Roberts, during Fries' Rebellion in Pennsylvania. Fries' Rebellion was caused by the passage of a window tax.

GLC04268