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Wood, Alexander (1796-1867) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.084 Author/Creator: Wood, Alexander (1796-1867) Place Written: Middleborough, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 November 1820 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 24.3 x 19.4 cm. Order a Copy

Asks for Hobart's opinion on whether it would be possible to have another attorney fill Zabdiel Samson's place (implying himself). Also, asks if he could come and work in Hobart's office.

Wood, Alexander, 1796-1867
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Wood, Wilkes

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