From Alexander Hamilton to Otho H. Williams, 31 March 1791
To Otho H. Williams
Treasury Department
March 31st 1791
Sir.
The device intimated to me in your letter of the 26th. of January, I consider as a mere evasive expedient, which ought not to protect the owner of the vessel from a prosecution for perjury. It is my desire therefore that if any such case should occur you may direct proceedings on that ground against the offender.
I am, Sir, Your obedt. Servant
Alexander Hamilton
Otho H Williams Esqr.
Collector.
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