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Collamore, Horace (1791-1867) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.062 Author/Creator: Collamore, Horace (1791-1867) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 9 April 1818 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 25.8 x 21cm. Order a Copy

Encloses several bank notes drawn by E. Kingsman (not included), listing their dates and amounts. Discusses Kingsman's desire to settle a pending lawsuit.

Collamore, Horace, 1791-1867
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Kingman, E., fl. 1818
Briggs, Alden, fl. 1818-1821

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