1Remonstrance of the New Haven Merchants, [18 June 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
The undersigned Merchants residing at the Port and within the district of New Haven, respectfully remonstrate against the late removal of Elizur Goodrich Esqr. from the Office of Collector for the district of New Haven, and the appointment of Samuel Bishop Esqr. to fill the Vacancy.—As the ground of our remonstrance we represent that the office while filled by Mr Goodrich was conducted with a...