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Hobart, Nathaniel (1758-1838) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.174 Author/Creator: Hobart, Nathaniel (1758-1838) Place Written: Abington, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 March 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank ; 24.4 x 18.7 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his nephew about a local nominating convention. Asks about the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Comments on other local political and family matters. Asks if Hobart will be visiting home when Congress recesses.

Hobart, Nathaniel, 1758-1838
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Spring, Samuel Reverend, fl. 1822
Whitman, J., fl. 1813-1822
Elihu, fl. 1821-1822
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

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