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Smith, Albert (1793-1867) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.089 Author/Creator: Smith, Albert (1793-1867) Place Written: Hanover, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 24.1 x 20.6 cm. Order a Copy

Wishes Hobart a Happy New Year. Mentions that "the noise has not subsided regarding the post offices in Hanson & Pembroke." Also asks him to send a copy of the Intelligencer.

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Whittier, Capt
Cushing, Nathaniel, fl. 1821
Briggs, Alden, fl. 1818-1821
Torter, Freeman W., fl. 1821

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