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Hobart, Elihu (1785-1842) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.078 Author/Creator: Hobart, Elihu (1785-1842) Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 July 1820 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Informs his brother that he has written to Dr. Macombu to request a loan. Discusses some other financial matters.

Hobart, Elihu, 1785-1842
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Macombu (doctor), fl. 1828
Hobart (major), fl. 1820
Phillips, fl. 1820

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