Expresses Concern about John Chisolm's Illegal Record-Keeping
Type
Letterbook
Title
Expresses Concern about John Chisolm's Illegal Record-Keeping
Description
John Chisolm was found guilty of "the basest conduct in altering his Receipts." Believes Chisolm to be "unworthy of public Confidence." Knows of no way to secure the public debt. Hopes to prosecute Chisolm for perjury. Chisolm now trades with the Indian Nation.
year created
1799
month created
09
day created
04
author
sent from location
Knoxville
recipient
in collection
in image
note
Cited in Simmons to Henley, 09/24/1799.
notable person/group
William Simmons
David Henley
Indian Nation
agent of war
notable location
Knoxville
Tennessee
notable item/thing
Debts, Accounts
public debt
notable idea/issue
Villainy
document number
1799090470001
page start
1
