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Peirce, Levi (1773-1847) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.157 Author/Creator: Peirce, Levi (1773-1847) Place Written: Middleborough, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 February 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address : free frank ; 24.5 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Seeks to have Hobart prevent the efforts of Zacheriah Eddy, "the worst kind of Federalist we have in this town," to get a money-losing post office in his neighborhood.

Levi Peirce Levi (1773-1847) commanded a battalion in the War of 1812 and was a deacon of the Baptist Church in Middleborough, Massachusetts.

Peirce, Levi, 1773-1847
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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