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Hobart, Thomas (fl. 1821-1822) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.095 Author/Creator: Hobart, Thomas (fl. 1821-1822) Place Written: Hanson, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 January 1821 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 24.5 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the postal service. Mentions that the delivery days for the mail might change. Asks Aaron to write to the Postmaster General and inform him that they do not want the change. Also states that he wants Hobart to "attend to the Interest of the manufactors," and discusses related matters.

Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1822
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Hobart, Benjamin, 1781-1877

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