When was it published?

March 28, 1864 in Daily State Sentinel

Domestic News March 28, 1864

Daily State Sentinel

Q: What keywords are associated?

Fraudulent Contractors, Government Supplies, Navy Department, Arrests, Fort Lafayette, New York Investigation

Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana

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What is this article about?

Investigation in New York City into alleged frauds by contractors supplying the government, led by Navy Special Commissioner H. S. Olcott. Eight to ten persons arrested, some held in Fort Lafayette; frauds involve millions of dollars and may take weeks to examine.

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FRAUDULENT CONTRACTORS.—The investigation into alleged frauds by contractors furnishing supplies for Government use, going on in New York city before H. S. Olcott, Special Commissioner of the Navy Department, seems to be of a very serious character. Eight or ten persons are already under arrest, several of whom are inmates of Fort Lafayette. It is charged that some of these frauds are exceedingly aggravated, and that they involve transactions amounting to millions of dollars. The examination of persons and papers in progress may occupy several weeks.

What sub-type of article is it?

Crime Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Fraudulent Contractors Government Supplies Navy Department Arrests Fort Lafayette New York Investigation

What entities or persons were involved?

H. S. Olcott

Where did it happen?

New York City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

New York City

Key Persons

H. S. Olcott

Outcome

eight or ten persons under arrest, several inmates of fort lafayette; frauds involve transactions amounting to millions of dollars.

Event Details

Investigation into alleged frauds by contractors furnishing supplies for Government use, before H. S. Olcott, Special Commissioner of the Navy Department; frauds described as exceedingly aggravated; examination of persons and papers may occupy several weeks.