Shays Rebellion Collection

A proclamation, 2nd September 1786 (litho)
695972 A proclamation, 2nd September 1786 (litho) by American School, (18th century); 38x25 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York, USA; (add.info.: Issued as Governor of Massachusetts)

A Proclamation: amnesty offer to Shayss rebels, 17 February 1787 (litho)
695943 A Proclamation: amnesty offer to Shayss rebels, 17 February 1787 (litho) by American School, (19th century); 40.4x33 cm; Gilder Lehrman Collection, New York

Benjamin Lincoln 1733 -1810. Army Officer During American Revolution. Suppressed Shays Rebellion In Western Massachusetts. From Painting By Alonzo Chappel

SHAYS REBELLION, 1786. Proclamation by the State of Pennsylvania offering a reward for Daniel Shays and three other leaders of Shays Rebellion of 1786. Signed by Benjamin Franklin, 19 May 1787

SHAYS REBELLION, 1787. Governor James Bowdoins proclamation of pardon for the participants in Shays Rebellion. Broadside, 1787

REBELS: COURTHOUSE, 1786. Daniel Shays rebels in possession of a courthouse in western Massachusetts in 1786. Illustration after Howard Pyle

SHAYS REBELLION, 1787. The farm at Petersham, Massachusetts, where Daniel Shays was captured, 4 February 1787. Wood engraving, late 19th century

SHAYS REBELLION, 1786. A scuffle by the courthouse at Springfield, Massachusetts, between opposing factions in Shays Rebellion, 1786. Wood engraving, 19th century

SHAYS REBELLION, 1787. The armed confrontation between Daniel Shays rebels and government troops before the arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts, on 26 January 1787. Wood engraving, 19th century

BLACKSMITH: WRIT, 1786. A Massachusetts blacksmith served with a writ of attachment for debt during Shays Rebellion in 1786. Engraving, 19th century

REBELS: ARSENAL, 1787. The encounter on 26 January 1787 between Shays rebels and government troops before the arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts. Engraving, 19th century

REBELS: BATTLE, 1787. The armed confrontation between Daniel Shays rebels and government troops before the arsenal at Springfield, Massachusetts, on 26 January 1787. Colored engraving, 19th century

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Angry protestors during Shays Rebellion in Massachusetts, 1786-1787. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

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Daniel Shays, leader of Shayss Rebellion, with his signautre. Hand-colored woodcut

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Shays Rebellion, a pivotal event in American history, unfolded in the late 18th century and left an indelible mark on the nation's collective memory. The rebellion was sparked by economic hardships faced by farmers after the Revolutionary War, leading to widespread unrest and discontent among the rural population. In September 1786, a proclamation was issued that depicted the growing tensions between Daniel Shays' rebels and government authorities. This lithograph captured the intensity of their struggle as they sought justice for their grievances. The rebels took possession of courthouses across Massachusetts, symbolizing their defiance against oppressive policies. Governor James Bowdoin's proclamation of pardon in February 1787 offered amnesty to those involved in Shays Rebellion. This lithograph highlighted his attempt to restore peace and stability through reconciliation rather than further bloodshed. The rebellion reached its climax when Benjamin Lincoln, an esteemed army officer during the Revolution, suppressed it with force. Alonzo Chappel's painting immortalized this momentous event as Lincoln emerged victorious against Shays' rebels in western Massachusetts. The armed confrontation before Springfield's arsenal became a defining image of Shays Rebellion. Wood engravings from the late 19th century showcased clashes between government troops and rebel forces led by Daniel Shays himself. These illustrations portrayed both sides locked in fierce combat over ideological differences and socioeconomic inequality. Even blacksmiths were not spared from this tumultuous period; one engraving depicted a Massachusetts blacksmith being served with a writ of attachment for debt during Shays Rebellion. It exemplified how ordinary citizens were caught up in this conflict while struggling to make ends meet amidst financial turmoil. Ultimately, on February 4th, 1787, Daniel Shays was apprehended at Petersham farm—a significant turning point that marked the end of his rebellion. A wood engraving from later centuries captured this historic moment when he was finally brought to justice, a pivotal event that highlighted the challenges faced by post-war America.