Broadside Requesting Pennsylvania Militia for the Whiskey Rebellion, Addressed to Lt. Col. Isaac Franks, 5 September 1786

Broadside calling for the Pennsylvania militia to quell the Whiskey Rebellion. Hand-addressed to Lt. Col. Isaac Franks. The reverse side contains his handwritten expense account. Dated September 13, 1794. The broadside details the circumstances of the Whiskey Rebellion, a tax revolt against the newly imposed federal tax on whiskey distillers. This tax, part of Alexander Hamilton's economic program, caused hardships for farmers in western Pennsylvania who relied heavily on whiskey production. The broadside provides context of the historical events leading to the rebellion and the need for militia intervention. Lt. Col. Isaac Franks' biographical information is also included, detailing his service in the American Revolutionary War, subsequent appointments, and his role in the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion.

Associated People/Businesses

• Franks, Isaac, 1759-1822
• FRANKS, ISAAC

Geography

• Westmoreland County

Subjects

• Whiskey Rebellion, Pa., 1794
• United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783
• Taxation

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 5, Folder 11