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| Lot | Sym. | Lot Description | Est/Cat | Realized |
| 2965 |  |
 Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Folded cover addressed to "William Irvine, Esquire, Major General of the Militia of Pennsa., Pittsburgh", endorsed "On public service" with sender's directions "To
the care of the Prothonotary of Allegheny who will be pleased to forward this letter immediately", "14/MA" (Mar. 14) Franklin mark applied in Philadelphia (without town marking, as usual for Philadelphia from 1783 to 1798), despite "Public
Service" endorsement this was rated "1-1/2 oz. 120" (six times 20c rate for 250-350 miles), silked, some wear and light stainsVERY FINE APPEARANCE. AN EXTREMELY RARE EXAMPLE OF MILITARY CORRESPONDENCE RELATED TO THE WHISKEY REBELLION OF 1794. In July and August 1794 a group of "Whiskey Boys" in Western Pennsylvania attacked Federal tax collectors and looted the mails in rebellion against the Federal excise tax on distilled spirits. After efforts to reach a peaceful resolution failed, President Washington led a military response to quash the rebellion, which is considered the first real display of the Federal government's authority. William Irvine was commissioned as Major General in command of the Pennsylvania militia. This letter was sent to him in that capacity in March 1795 (there is no year date on the cover itself). (Image Magnifier) |
E. 1,000-1,500 | 8,500.00 |
| 2966 | |
 Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Folded cover addressed to "Major General William Irvine at Pittsburgh", endorsed "On public service" with sender's directions "To the particular care of James Brison,
esqr., who is requested to forward it to Genl. Irvine on his route to Presu'-isle" "14/IV" (Jun. 20) Franklin mark applied in Philadelphia (without town marking, as usual for Philadelphia from 1783 to 1798), despite "Public Service" endorsement
this was rated "20" (cents) rate for 250-350 miles, tissue reinforcement along foldsVERY FINE. ANOTHER EXTREMELY RARE COVER TO MAJOR-GENERAL IRVINE, COMMANDER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA SENT TO SUPPRESS THE WHISKEY REBELLION OF 1794. In July and August 1794 a group of "Whiskey Boys" in Western Pennsylvania attacked Federal tax collectors and looted the mails in rebellion against the Federal excise tax on distilled spirits. After efforts to reach a peaceful resolution failed, President Washington led a military response to put quash the rebellion, which is considered the first real display of the Federal government's authority. William Irvine was commissioned as Major General in command of the Pennsylvania militia. This letter was sent to him in that capacity in June 1795 (there is no year date on the cover itself). Fort Presque Isle was built in 1753 in present-day Erie, Pennsylvania. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 1,000-1,500 | 6,250.00 |
| 2967 | |
 Whiskey Rebellion of 1794. Folded cover addressed to "Major General Wm. Irvine, Commanding the Penn. Line -- to be read by the Brigadier in Advance & forwarded", endorsed "Express. public service",
reinforced along foldsVERY FINE. AN EXTREMELY RARE MILITARY EXPRESS COVER TO MAJOR GENERAL IRVINE DURING THE WHISKEY REBELLION OF 1794. In July and August 1794 a group of "Whiskey Boys" in Western Pennsylvania attacked Federal tax collectors and looted the mails in rebellion against the Federal excise tax on distilled spirits. After efforts to reach a peaceful resolution failed, President Washington led a military response to put quash the rebellion, which is considered the first real display of the Federal government's authority. William Irvine was commissioned as Major General in command of the Pennsylvania militia. This letter was sent to him in that capacity. (Image Magnifier) |
E. 1,000-1,500 | 1,200.00 |