T. F. McElroy, Territorial Revenue Collector, arrives in Lewiston

A correspondent to the San Francisco Bulletin observed that, on Saturday, April 4, 1863, “The U. S. Revenue Collector for this region, T. F. McElroy, arrived here on Saturday, and entered upon his duties of taking “notes” – legal tender notes – in exchange for licenses … ”

At this point, the new Idaho Territory had no government, so Washington Territory retained responsibility for collecting license fees from merchants, saloon keepers, professional offices (doctors and lawyers), and other busi...