Helping to Enforce Local Laws, Etc.
Document 1797The Comptroller of the Collector at Charleston has commented on the application of William Smith of that city. Capt. Kalteisen has expressed alarm at opinions provided by one of the Indians but will take no action without orders from McHenry. Wolcott maintains that officers of the government should assist in the enforcement of local laws so long as it is consistent with their regular duties.
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Type
Autograph Letter
Description
The Comptroller of the Collector at Charleston has commented on the application of William Smith of that city. Capt. Kalteisen has expressed alarm at opinions provided by one of the Indians but will take no action without orders from McHenry. Wolcott maintains that officers of the government should assist in the enforcement of local laws so long as it is consistent with their regular duties.
Date
10/04/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Treasury Department
Repository
Collection
Document number
1797100440301
Page start
1
Note
Partially illegible.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Oliver Wolcott, Jr.
Michael Kaltiesen
Comptroller of the Collector
William Smith
Indians
Notable locations
Treasury Department
Charleston