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Whitman, Cliab (fl. 1822) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.183 Author/Creator: Whitman, Cliab (fl. 1822) Place Written: North Bridgewater, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 April 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank ; 24.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to Congressman Hobart to oppose a petition to put another post office at Staughton Corner in Staughton, Massachusetts, describing arguments both in favor and against the idea. Suggests re-distributing the two existing post routes to accommodate those seeking an addition office.

Whitman, Cliab, fl. 1822
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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