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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC02437.03418 |
| From Archive Folder | The Henry Knox Papers [0079] January-March 1787 |
| Title | Stephen Higginson to Henry Knox discussing raising of troops and Shays Rebellion |
| Date | 20 January 1787 |
| Author | Higginson, Stephen (1743-1828) |
| Recipient | Knox, Henry |
| Document Type | Correspondence; Military document; Government document |
| Content Description | Discusses raising troops to fight against the insurgents, in particular to fight under Colonel [possibly Michael] Jackson. Mentions the drive to raise funds for recruiting troops and also procuring supplies, such as for the regiments of General [Henry] Jackson and General [Benjamin] Lincoln. Reports on preparations for the fight against the Shays insurgents, and describes the preparations in the nearby states, such as New York. |
| Subjects | Revolutionary War General Military History Mobs and Riots Rebellion Shays' Rebellion Finance Recruitment Military Provisions Military Supplies Military Uniforms Militia Government and Civics |
| People | Higginson, Stephen (1743-1828) Knox, Henry (1750-1806) Jackson, Henry (1747-1809) Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810) |
| Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics |
| Sub-collection | The Henry Knox Papers |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |