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Howe, John (1783-1864) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.212 Author/Creator: Howe, John (1783-1864) Place Written: Bristol, Rhode Island Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Believes his "object...will be obtained" and discusses a possible nomination. Discusses his father's revolutionary war service. In his postscript requests that Hobart puts his name foward for nomination by the President to the Senate.

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Howe, John, 1783-1864

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