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Holmes, Charles J. (1790-1859) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.148 Author/Creator: Holmes, Charles J. (1790-1859) Place Written: Rochester, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 February 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address ; 20.5 x 19 cm. Order a Copy

Letter of introduction for the son of Elisha Ruggles of Rochester, Massachusetts, who was relocating to Washington, D.C. as "an officer in the newly established College at Washington."

Holmes, Charles J., 1790-1859
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Carlene, Daniel, fl. 1821-1822
Wood, Wilkes
Blunts, Edmund M., fl. 1821-1822

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