Alexander Hamilton, Bedford, Pennsylvania, to Angelica Schuyler Church., 1794

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References to national affairs, most likely the Whiskey Rebellion. Hamilton comments, "I am thus far...on my way to attack and subdue the wicked insurgents of the West---" and further explains his involvement, "Twas very important there should be no mistake in the management of the affair--and I might contribute to prevent one." Sends news of the insurrection to [John] Jay (1745-1829) and [William] Pinkney (1764-1822) through Mrs. Church.

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ALS, 1 p.

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