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to Aaron Hobart

Discussing property claims resulting from a bankruptcy. Requesting Hobart's help in making sure he secures the amount of the property he desires. Also discussed a bankruptcy bill that may come up for vote again in Congress soon, and hopes Hobart's...

GLC06313.04.195

to Aaron Hobart

Requesting Hobart's support for the publication of "The American Farmer" a paper intended to disseminate information about agricultural advances and technology. The paper has been a success so far, but requests Hobart's support in any way possible.

GLC06313.04.198

to Aaron Hobart

Wishes to become an instructor at a school, and hopes Hobart will write a testimonial for him and help him gather students. If teaching does not work out, hopes Hobart can help him secure other work. Written at Kingston, most likely either Virginia...

GLC06313.04.201

to Aaron Hobart

Requesting Hobart's assisstance regarding a law that will pay them for the loss of their ship. "If the result should be in our favor, and you have any voice or influence...you will request the law to authorize the Collector to pay the allowance to...

GLC06313.04.207

to Aaron Hobart

Informs his nephew that he witnessed the ordination of Reverend Samuel Spring "and saw him inducted into the pastoral office over the church & congregation of the old parish." In regard to family news, he notes that that he was in Hanover for...

GLC06313.04.128

to Aaron Hobart

Expresses support for John Quincy Adams but questions the abilities of "The General." Most likely refering to John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Defends Adams as "a statesman," details his experience, and says "The General" is "a shabby...

GLC06313.04.210

to Aaron Hobart

Explains and encloses (not included) Captain Edward Morton's "demand against the United States," for monies owed for selling General Henry Dearborn a barge he captured for the use of the United States during the War of 1812. Also, indicates that he...

GLC06313.04.131

to Aaron Hobart

Notes a town meeting in which republican town officers were re-elected over opposition from local federalists. Discusses the county convention, the appropriations bill, and payment owed to a Mr. Morton for capturing a barge (see GLC06313.165)....

GLC06313.04.171

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses which route the mail should be carried over, and states most of the public support a specific route. Measures from Congress regarding suppresion of piracy also meet the approval of the public.

GLC06313.04.213

to Aaron Hobart

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.

GLC06313.04.174