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Meigs, Return J. (1782-1851) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.161 Author/Creator: Meigs, Return J. (1782-1851) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 February 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

In accordance with a resolution Hobart introduced and which had passed through Congress, Meigs, as Postmaster General, sent statements to the Speaker of the House and the Chairman on Post Offices & Post Roads. Sends Hobart a copy (not included). This may be the "Communication" Meigs indicated he would send on 22 February 1822 (see GLC06313.159). Written from the General Post Office.

Meigs, Return John, 1782-1851
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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