Mitchell, Daniel, 1770-1847 to Aaron Hobart

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GLC#
GLC06313.04.140-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
January 19, 1822
Author/Creator
Mitchell, Daniel, 1770-1847
Title
to Aaron Hobart
Place Written
Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Pagination
2 p. : address ; Height: 24.3 cm, Width: 20.1 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
The First Age of Reform

Responds to Hobart's request for his opinion of the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Indicates that it is not thought of much in the district, since such a bill has "been so long talkd of in Congress & having undergone so many modifications without success." Speculates that, if it passed, it "would not create much excitement here." Also, notes his own bias against it, since he "suffered under the old one." Admits that some cases would benefit from a bankruptcy system, but worries about its effects on smaller estates. Anticipates it "restoring many valuable members to a state of activity and usefulness in society."

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