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Eells, Robert (1767-1844) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.107 Author/Creator: Eells, Robert (1767-1844) Place Written: Hanover, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 February 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 24.8 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions that Oliver Winslow has requested a favour from Hobart concerning his pension, possibly a Revolutionary War pension.

Eells, Robert, 1767-1844
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Winslow, Oliver

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