It is impossible for me to pay off the amount of the duplicates of taxes and my other debts without recovering the same of those from whom it is due.

I am at a loss to know the reason why those charged with taxes neglect to pay; from the negligence of many it would seem that they think the money is mine, or I have funds to discharge the taxes due to the State, and that I can wait with them until it suits their convenience to pay.

The money is not mine; neither have I the funds to settle amount of the duplicate.
My only resort is to collect; in doing so I should be sorry to have to resort to the authority given me by law for the recovery of the same.

It should be the first object of every good citizen to pay his taxes, for it is in that way government is supported.
Why are taxes assessed unless they are collected?
Depend upon it, I shall proceed to collect agreeably to law, so govern yourselves accordingly.
JOHN SPENCER, Sh'ff and Collector, D.C.
Nov 20, 1828." "N.B.

On Thursday, the 27th inst.