Lot 242
[Whiskey Rebellion, 1794], James Ross (1762-1847), Pennsylvania attorney and politician appointed by Washington to negotiate with the leaders of the Whiskey Rebellion, ALS, 1½ pages with integral address leaf, 7¾ x 13, Pittsburgh, Apr. 18, 1795. To U.S. Attorney General William Bradford about the case of James Kerr, a participant in the rebellion, "…there is no doubt that he signed the submission paper on the 11th of September at the township meeting…it was seized and torn by a party who opposed the submission & the meeting ended in confusion. The Ringleader of this riot who tore the paper with his own hand, & is now in Washington Jail…" Ross discusses various leaders of the insurrection, their degree of "repentance", and inquires whether the President has reviewed certain petitions. Small stain, otherwise Fine.
Estimate 150 - 200
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