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Hobart, Aaron (1764-1818) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.048 Author/Creator: Hobart, Aaron (1764-1818) Place Written: Abington, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 August 1816 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 25.1 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Informs his son that the case against Nathan E. Bennett and H. Loud is settled. Also, mentions that Mr. Hayden is very sick and has a short time to live.

Hobart, Aaron, 1764-1818
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Bates (captain), fl. 1816
Bennett, Nathan E., fl. 1816
Loud, H., fl. 1816
Hayden, fl. 1816

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