KNOX, Henry (1750-1806). Letter signed (“H. Knox Sec.y of War”) to Colonel Josias Carvel Hall, War Department, Washington, April 5, 1791. 1p., large folio. Integral blank.

KNOX, Henry (1750-1806). Letter signed (“H. Knox Sec.y of War”) to Colonel Josias Carvel Hall, War Department, Washington, April 5, 1791. 1p., large folio. Integral blank.

KNOX MOBILIZES THE ARMY TO QUELL THE WHISKEY REBELLION. “The President of the United States in pursuance of authority vested in him by law, has directed me offer you the command of the First Regiment of Levies to be raised for the service of the frontiers...One of the battalions of the first regiment will be raised in the Tenneesee government under the direction of Governor Blount and brigadier general Sevier. Another battalion will be raised in Virginia, south east of the mountains the principal rendezvous of which will at Winchester in Virginia. And the other will be raised in Maryland to rendezvous principally at Fredericktown and Hagerstown.” Knox urges a quick decision and adds that "From the intimations given lately by general Otho Williams, I am in hopes the public will be able to avail itself of your experience on this occasion.”