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Domestic News
January 16, 1810
The Rhode Island American, And General Advertiser
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
Jeremiah Clarke, York customs collector appointed by Jefferson, arrested Saturday in Maine District for embezzling $31,500; jailed without bail, government recovery doubtful.
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MR. CLARKE'S ACCOUNTS.
We last evening received a letter from the Eastward, from a friend, in whose veracity we have the most perfect confidence, stating that JEREMIAH CLARKE, of Old-York, had been arrested by the Marshal of the District of Maine, on Saturday last, and committed to close gaol, not being able to find security, even for his appearance at court. The sum he has taken on his own risk, is stated at THIRTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, of which it is doubted whether the government will ever receive a cent, he has so well arranged his affairs for the event. This man was made Collector for York, by Mr. Jefferson, and in about a year and a half, even in that small port, managed to "collect" and embezzle the above sum.
We last evening received a letter from the Eastward, from a friend, in whose veracity we have the most perfect confidence, stating that JEREMIAH CLARKE, of Old-York, had been arrested by the Marshal of the District of Maine, on Saturday last, and committed to close gaol, not being able to find security, even for his appearance at court. The sum he has taken on his own risk, is stated at THIRTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS, of which it is doubted whether the government will ever receive a cent, he has so well arranged his affairs for the event. This man was made Collector for York, by Mr. Jefferson, and in about a year and a half, even in that small port, managed to "collect" and embezzle the above sum.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Jeremiah Clarke
Embezzlement
Arrest
York Collector
District Of Maine
What entities or persons were involved?
Jeremiah Clarke
Mr. Jefferson
Where did it happen?
York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
York
Event Date
Saturday Last
Key Persons
Jeremiah Clarke
Mr. Jefferson
Outcome
arrested by the marshal of the district of maine and committed to close gaol, unable to find security for court appearance. government unlikely to recover thirty one thousand five hundred dollars embezzled.
Event Details
JEREMIAH CLARKE, of Old-York, Collector for York appointed by Mr. Jefferson, arrested on Saturday last for embezzling THIRTY ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS in about a year and a half.