Aaron Hobart Collection [Decimalized .01-.04.445]

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses disagreements in Congress over his positions at a time when, in his capacity as congressman, he was opposing patronage policies and the proposed "Gag Rule." Comments that "It was unfortunate for Mr. [Daniel] Webster that in the position...

GLC06313.01

to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for a letter and his approval of one of Webster's speeches. Comments: "If we cannot subdue, or restrain, this fanatical abolition Spirits, I know not how we shall get along, without great trouble, or be able to carry on the Govt."...

GLC06313.02

to Aaron Hobart

Briefly reports the passage of the Missouri Compromise: "The question, so long debated in Congress of excluding slavery from our territories is settled, by the passage of a bill...which excludes slavery forever, from the whole of the American...

GLC06313.03

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he owes several people money, including the shoemaker, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Tobor, and asks his nephew to act as his representative in the matter. Also sends a receipt in this letter "for what [he] paid Dr. West for the postage of the...

GLC06313.04.001

to Aaron Hobart

Tells Hobart that his letter has been received and, as he requested, the enclosed item had been given to the Post Master General. Also, mentions that Hobart's recommendation for where to establish a post office will be considered.

GLC06313.04.002

to Aaron Hobart

Congratulates Hobart on completing his "Collegiate existence" and says Aaron is no longer his "fellow student" (at Brown University) but his friend. Shares his view of the relationship between classmates and mentions that they may never meet again....

GLC06313.04.003

to Aaron Hobart

Shares Aaron's sentiments about the death of Capt. Shaw and his brother. Questions "the tenure of life" and claims that "to live and die is all we have to do- but to die prepared ought to be our chief concern." Mentions that "things go on in their...

GLC06313.04.004

to Aaron Hobart

Shares his views of law, discusses possibly becoming Hobart's classmate and notes that he may take up the law as his profession. Mentions that he is enjoying himself in Pawtuxet because of the females there and wants to know how Aaron is doing with...

GLC06313.04.005

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions he is glad to have received Hobart's but regrets that Hobart only asked for an account of a rebellion by the senior class at Brown University, which Emmons describes. Explains that those students from the senior class who left the college...

GLC06313.04.006

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is fine and enjoying himself in Thomaston, Maine. But notes that the town has lost its charm since General Henry Knox died. Mentions he has recommended Aaron to work as a clerk for Samuel Thatcher and Thatcher has agreed to...

GLC06313.04.007

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a job offer for Hobart where he can complete in his law studies at Thatcher's law office in Warren, Maine, and asks him to come to Boston for an interview. Mentions that he can be found at the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where...

GLC06313.04.008

to Aaron Hobart

Asks Hobart to forgive his not writing immediately and says it is a pleasure to receive a letter from him. Answers Hobart's inquiry on what is it that he does in Barre. Mentions that he may be a "father or founder of the small family in the Courts...

GLC06313.04.009

to Aaron Hobart

Shares his experience of working as an attorney in Lynn, Massachusetts. Mentions he lived in Lynn for three years and moved because his business was not increasing. Because Lynn is so small, a lawyer "residing there will receive almost all the...

GLC06313.04.010

to Aaron Hobart

Judge Thomas informs Hobart that Benjamin Hobart has requested an appeal but did not file a document on time. States it is not appropriate to issue a "warrant for decision," therefore regular court is scheduled at Caleb in Plymouth. Also mentions...

GLC06313.04.011

to Aaron Hobart

States how pleasurable it is to hear from Hobart and shares his affections. Mentions that he plans to visit Bridgewater and Abington this winter.

GLC06313.04.012

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses legal matters pertaining to a land dispute. States that if Hobart sends the money along with the Quit Claim Deed, then Gammon would sign and leave it to him "to be conveyed to [Hobart]." Also mentions that if Elihu wants to purchase their...

GLC06313.04.013

to Aaron Hobart

Notes his reception of Hobart's letter along with the quit claim Deeds, which he sent to French & Everetts. States that he is disappointed because out of the $70 he sent there was "none left for [him]" and he needed it to buy an Iron for the Mill...

GLC06313.04.014

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that the next Fellowship Lodge meeting will be held on Monday June 25th, at the Edward Victous Hall. Its' purpose is to hear Hobart's Mosaic Oration. Written as "Secretary."

GLC06313.04.015

to Aaron Hobart

Wishes Hobart a safe trip to England. Informs him that he sent two packages, one to Colonel Lyman and the other to Cushing Mitchell, with the purpose of obtaining a discharge for Mitchell. Asks that if Aaron happens to see Lyman, if he would assure...

GLC06313.04.016

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his son's trip to England. Laments some business his son, a lawyer, missed out on and discusses potential opportunities in London.

GLC06313.04.017