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January 4, 1822
The Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Major Gordon, late Treasurer of New Jersey, was accused by a legislative committee of defaulting on accounts, leading to his removal and property seizure. However, an investigation by Trenton State Bank cashier L. Rickey revealed he had overpaid his successor by $4,190.
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THE TREASURER OF NEW JERSEY.
It will be recollected that the late Treasurer of this state Major Gordon, was reported, by the committee appointed by the legislature to investigate his accounts to be a defaulter to a large amount; in consequence of which he was removed from office, and his property all seized by the sheriff. Since that time, the cashier of the Trenton State Bank, Mr. L Rickey, has, in presence of several other gentleman, investigated his accounts, and it appears by the result of his investigation, that Major Gordon, so far from being a public defaulter, has actually paid to his successor, 4,190 dollars more than he ever received.
It will be recollected that the late Treasurer of this state Major Gordon, was reported, by the committee appointed by the legislature to investigate his accounts to be a defaulter to a large amount; in consequence of which he was removed from office, and his property all seized by the sheriff. Since that time, the cashier of the Trenton State Bank, Mr. L Rickey, has, in presence of several other gentleman, investigated his accounts, and it appears by the result of his investigation, that Major Gordon, so far from being a public defaulter, has actually paid to his successor, 4,190 dollars more than he ever received.
What sub-type of article is it?
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Fortune Reversal
What keywords are associated?
Treasurer
Defaulter Accusation
Financial Investigation
Vindication
New Jersey
What entities or persons were involved?
Major Gordon
L. Rickey
Where did it happen?
New Jersey
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Key Persons
Major Gordon
L. Rickey
Location
New Jersey
Story Details
Major Gordon was reported as a defaulter by a legislative committee, removed from office, and had his property seized. An investigation by bank cashier L. Rickey showed he overpaid his successor by $4,190.