The correspondence volumes of The Papers of George Washington, 1748-99, published in five series, include not only Washington's own letters and other papers but also all letters written to him. The Presidential Series (1788-97) includes the papers of Washington's two presidential administrations. This volume covers the second half of the year 1794. In addition to the August 1794 Whiskey Insurrection in Pennsylvania and Washington's decision to quell it with the militia, issues discussed by Washington and his associates include the ongoing war in Europe, fears of potential war with Great Britain, an attempt by the governor of Georgia to establish an independent government on Creek Indian land, Indian hostilities, and unrest in Kentucky about free navigation of the Mississippi River given to Spain. The letters include notes and cross-references. Information on Hoth is not given. Annotation 2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
