The certificate, signed by Caleb S. Riggs, William W. Woolsey, and John Oothout, attests that "it was a matter of common observation among the members of the Legislature that the said Jacob Sharpe jun. was frequently intoxicated during the session." The letter is signed by Nicholas Evertson and dated: New-York, April 26, 1800. ONLINE VERSION AVAILABLE TO AUTHORIZED PSU USERS.
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Microopaque. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1955-1983. 23 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 37388).