Expresses Concern about John Chisolm's Illegal Record-Keeping
Document 1799John 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.
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Type
Letterbook
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.
Date
09/04/1799
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Knoxville
Collection
Document number
1799090470001
Page start
1
Note
Cited in Simmons to Henley, 09/24/1799.
Notable persons
William Simmons
David Henley
Indian Nation
agent of war
Notable locations
Knoxville
Tennessee
Notable items
Debts, Accounts
public debt