Robbins, Josiah (b. 1766) to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.096 Author/Creator: Robbins, Josiah (b. 1766) Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 January 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 24.5 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy
Sends an enclosed paper (not included) with an unspecified request from one of Robbin's friend, which involves a payment of some sort. Discusses local Revolutionary War pensions, noting that many people have received their pensions and asking if Hobart can do anything to send the certificate of pension for Benjamin Richards, William Robbins, and Solomon Bartlett. Also, discusses "the Importance of the Mackerel fishery bounty Bill." Mentions the death of their probate judge and possible successors.
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