Publisher's Synopsis
""Conspiracy of the Whiskey Ring Against Collector J.F. Bailey"" is a historical book written by Joshua F. Bailey in 1869. The book is a compilation of official reports, confessions, and other documents related to the Whiskey Ring conspiracy against Bailey, who was a collector of internal revenue during the presidency of Ulysses S. Grant. The Whiskey Ring was a group of distillers and government officials who conspired to defraud the government of tax revenue on distilled spirits. Bailey was appointed to investigate and prosecute the members of the ring, but he became a target of their conspiracy when he began to uncover their illegal activities. The book contains detailed accounts of the investigations, trials, and convictions of the members of the Whiskey Ring, as well as Bailey's own experiences and reflections on the case. It provides a unique insight into the political corruption and law enforcement practices of the time, and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who sought to uphold justice and integrity in government. Overall, ""Conspiracy of the Whiskey Ring Against Collector J.F. Bailey"" is a valuable historical document that offers a fascinating glimpse into a significant moment in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
