Abbot, H. (fl. 1818) to John Wilson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.060 Author/Creator: Abbot, H. (fl. 1818) Place Written: Belfast, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 January 1818 Pagination: 1 p. ; 23.7 x 19.7 cm. Order a Copy
Dr. Abbot gives an account of Mrs. Wilson's health, indicating that he believes she will live until Mr. Wilson returns from Washington, D.C at the end of the congressional session. This letter was originally sent to the Massachusetts congressman John Wilson, then enclosed by Wilson in a letter to Aaron Hobart (see GLC06313.059)
John Wilson was a Massachusetts congressman, elected as a federalist to the Thirteenth Congress (March 4, 1813-March 3, 1815)and the Fifteenth Congress (March 4, 1817-March 3, 1819).
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