Sir,
The Sheriffs of the several Counties of this District complain heavily of the opposition to them in the execution of their office, by the People who call themselves regulators; I am told there is no such thing as collecting the Public Tax, or levying a private Debt among 'em; a plain proof (among many others) that their Designs have ever extended further, than to promote a public inquiry into the Conduct of officers. This is an evil Sir (tho' Cognisable in the Courts of Law) no Civil Process can remedy—the reason is obvious—none such can be executed among them. I have therefore recommended to the Sheriffs to Petition your Excellency and the Assembly at ye next meeting on this subject—and I wish, it may not be
found necessary to redress them by means equal to the Obstinacy of the People, who have given reason for it.