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Meigs, Return J. (1782-1851) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.090 Author/Creator: Meigs, Return J. (1782-1851) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 January 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.8 x 20.2 cm. Order a Copy

Reports that General Lazell has delivered a proposal from Robert Dunham for Dunham to transport mail between Boston and North Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Meigs accepted.

Meigs, Return John, 1782-1851
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Lazell, fl. 1820-1821 Dunham, Robert, fl. 1820-1821

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