Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.099 Author/Creator: Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Letter signed Date: 20 January 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 24.8 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy
Encloses "a copy of the Journal of the Federal Convention," in accord with a congressional resolution issued on 19 January 1820. Written from the Department of State.
[Draft:]
Aaron Hobart, Esqr. - House of Representatives of the United States
Department of State,
Washington, 20. January, 1821.
Sir,
In pursuance of a Resolution of Congress, of the 19th of January, 1820, I have the honour to transmit to you herewith a copy of the Journal of the Federal Convention; the receipt of which I will thank you to acknowledge to this Department.
I am, with much Respect, Sir, your obedient Servant -
John Quincy Adams
[address:] Dept. of State.
Aaron Hobart, Esqr.
House of Representatives U.S.
Washington.
[docket:] J.Q. Adams Letter
20. Jan. 1821 -
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