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Houghton, Nathaniel (1784-1840) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.012 Author/Creator: Houghton, Nathaniel (1784-1840) Place Written: Barre, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1810 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

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

Houghton, Nathaniel, 1784-1840
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Jackson (captain), fl. 1870
Park, Dat, fl. 1810
Mitchell, fl. 1810

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