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GOVERNORWRITES INWAKE OFTHEWHISKY REBELLION
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LEE, HENRY (“LIGHT-HORSE HARRY”). Letter Signed, “Henry Lee,” as
Governor, to General Anthony Walton White, ordering him to deliver a list of prisoners
comfortably and securely to Philadelphia. Additionally with a four-line Autograph
Postscript:“Two erasures made since writing the letter as the two men have been bailed by
the judge.” 1 page, folio; short closed separations at folds repaired verso with paper, rem-
nants of prior mounting along right edge verso, minor toning at all edges. (MRS)
“Headquarters” Pittsburgh, 25 November 1794
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You will take under your care the state prisoners committed by the honourable Judge [Richard]
Peters, viz., [19 names are listed, two of which have been struck through] and deliver them to the
proper officer in the city of Philadelphia. . . .
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. . .When you shall have passed the Susquehannah, you may direct Major Dunham to proceed with
the escort and prisoners to Philadelphia . . . and proceed yourself on the nearest route home.”