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Thomas, J. (fl. 1809-1820) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.074 Author/Creator: Thomas, J. (fl. 1809-1820) Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 May 1819 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 19.8 x 16 cm. Order a Copy

Judge Thomas asks Hobart to inform a widow that her hearing has been "postponed to the first Monday in June" because, according to Paul Perry, there was "no person appearing for the widow, at the March Court in Situate."

Thomas, J., fl. 1809-1820
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Perry, Paul

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