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Kirkland, John T. (1770-1840) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.144 Author/Creator: Kirkland, John T. (1770-1840) Place Written: Cambridge, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 January 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 25 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy

Kirkland, writing as President of Harvard University, sends Hobart a memorial to Congress (not included) made by the Harvard Corporation "united with other institutions" related to "the importation of books."

Kirkland, John Thornton, 1770-1840
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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