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Smith, Albert (1793-1867) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.103 Author/Creator: Smith, Albert (1793-1867) Place Written: Hanover, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 January 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25 x 20.3 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions that W. Wood has been nominated as Judge of Probate. States that the nomination "will not be satisfactory to this country" and attributes it to the state senators from his district. Notes that a bad winter has limited communication. Also, asks for Hobart's help being appointed a commissioner, "If a Bankrupt Law is passed."

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Wood, W
Wheler, Mrs

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