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Editorial
February 11, 1812
Kentucky Gazette
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
The editorial introduces a document from Treasury Secretary Gallatin, anticipates widespread interest, but cautions against allowing the secretary's authority to unduly influence Congress's views.
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We publish an interesting document in this paper from the Secretary of the Treasury. We presume it will be very generally read and examined: inasmuch as it will attract the attention of all, it may be considered of importance; to give it that character on account of the matter contained in it, or out of respect to its authority, would be entirely wrong. Mr. Gallatin may preside with ability at the head of the treasury department, but how dangerous would it be were a secretary of the treasury to influence the views of Congress? We refrain making further remarks, until the subject is maturely considered.
What sub-type of article is it?
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Treasury Secretary
Gallatin
Congress Influence
Executive Authority
What entities or persons were involved?
Secretary Of The Treasury
Mr. Gallatin
Congress
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Danger Of Treasury Secretary Influencing Congress
Stance / Tone
Cautionary Against Undue Executive Influence
Key Figures
Secretary Of The Treasury
Mr. Gallatin
Congress
Key Arguments
The Document From The Secretary Will Attract Attention And Be Generally Read.
It Should Not Be Deemed Important Due To Its Authority.
It Would Be Dangerous For A Treasury Secretary To Influence Congress's Views.