ALS : Philadelphia, to Jasper Yeates, Lancaster, Pa., 1794 Aug. 6.

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ALS : Philadelphia, to Jasper Yeates, Lancaster, Pa., 1794 Aug. 6.

Informs Yeates that he has been appointed one of the federal commissioners to negotiate a settlement of the Whiskey Rebellion. Accompanied by the address panel cut from another letter dated 29 September 1794, with docket note indicating it conveyed approval of the commissioners' conduct.

2 items (2 p.) ; 24 cm. or smaller.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6756070

Rosenbach Museum & Library

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