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Aaron Hobart Collection [Decimalized .01-.04.445]

Includes letters and documents that span Hobart's entire career, from the time that he was a law student, a lawyer, a representative, and, finally, a judge. The documents shed light on both Hobart's personal and political lives. The bulk of the...

GLC06313

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he owes several people money, including the shoemaker, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Tobor, and asks his nephew to act as his representative in the matter. Also sends a receipt in this letter "for what [he] paid Dr. West for the postage of the...

GLC06313.04.001

to Aaron Hobart

Congratulates Hobart on completing his "Collegiate existence" and says Aaron is no longer his "fellow student" (at Brown University) but his friend. Shares his view of the relationship between classmates and mentions that they may never meet again....

GLC06313.04.003

to Aaron Hobart

Shares Aaron's sentiments about the death of Capt. Shaw and his brother. Questions "the tenure of life" and claims that "to live and die is all we have to do- but to die prepared ought to be our chief concern." Mentions that "things go on in their...

GLC06313.04.004

to Aaron Hobart

Shares his views of law, discusses possibly becoming Hobart's classmate and notes that he may take up the law as his profession. Mentions that he is enjoying himself in Pawtuxet because of the females there and wants to know how Aaron is doing with...

GLC06313.04.005

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions he is glad to have received Hobart's but regrets that Hobart only asked for an account of a rebellion by the senior class at Brown University, which Emmons describes. Explains that those students from the senior class who left the college...

GLC06313.04.006

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is fine and enjoying himself in Thomaston, Maine. But notes that the town has lost its charm since General Henry Knox died. Mentions he has recommended Aaron to work as a clerk for Samuel Thatcher and Thatcher has agreed to...

GLC06313.04.007

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a job offer for Hobart where he can complete in his law studies at Thatcher's law office in Warren, Maine, and asks him to come to Boston for an interview. Mentions that he can be found at the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where...

GLC06313.04.008

to Aaron Hobart

Asks Hobart to forgive his not writing immediately and says it is a pleasure to receive a letter from him. Answers Hobart's inquiry on what is it that he does in Barre. Mentions that he may be a "father or founder of the small family in the Courts...

GLC06313.04.009

to Aaron Hobart

Shares his experience of working as an attorney in Lynn, Massachusetts. Mentions he lived in Lynn for three years and moved because his business was not increasing. Because Lynn is so small, a lawyer "residing there will receive almost all the...

GLC06313.04.010

to Aaron Hobart

Judge Thomas informs Hobart that Benjamin Hobart has requested an appeal but did not file a document on time. States it is not appropriate to issue a "warrant for decision," therefore regular court is scheduled at Caleb in Plymouth. Also mentions...

GLC06313.04.011

to Aaron Hobart

States how pleasurable it is to hear from Hobart and shares his affections. Mentions that he plans to visit Bridgewater and Abington this winter.

GLC06313.04.012

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses legal matters pertaining to a land dispute. States that if Hobart sends the money along with the Quit Claim Deed, then Gammon would sign and leave it to him "to be conveyed to [Hobart]." Also mentions that if Elihu wants to purchase their...

GLC06313.04.013

to Aaron Hobart

Notes his reception of Hobart's letter along with the quit claim Deeds, which he sent to French & Everetts. States that he is disappointed because out of the $70 he sent there was "none left for [him]" and he needed it to buy an Iron for the Mill...

GLC06313.04.014

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that the next Fellowship Lodge meeting will be held on Monday June 25th, at the Edward Victous Hall. Its' purpose is to hear Hobart's Mosaic Oration. Written as "Secretary."

GLC06313.04.015

to Aaron Hobart

Wishes Hobart a safe trip to England. Informs him that he sent two packages, one to Colonel Lyman and the other to Cushing Mitchell, with the purpose of obtaining a discharge for Mitchell. Asks that if Aaron happens to see Lyman, if he would assure...

GLC06313.04.016

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his son's trip to England. Laments some business his son, a lawyer, missed out on and discusses potential opportunities in London.

GLC06313.04.017

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions a meeting with Hobart's father. Discusses the trial held for the discontinuance of the new road and the case of Jenkins vs. Gurney. Mentions the death of Dr. Dunbar and Major Barells. Also, reminds Hobart that the election is near and...

GLC06313.04.018

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that the "republican cause seems to be gathering strength," and cites successes in Delaware and Vermont. Reminds Hobart that the a congressional election is next Monday and discusses some of those involved.

GLC06313.04.019

to Aaron Hobart

Proposes sailing together to Abington on 1 May 1811, but understands if Hobart has to sail sooner. Also asks Hobart to inquire about the cotton manufactory, as he intends to take up that business.

GLC06313.04.021

to Aaron Hobart

Informs his son that he needs to get supplies such as sand and glass. Mentions he is enclosing is a note from Joseph Hearsey with orders for Hobart to send a writ.

GLC06313.04.022

to Aaron Hobart

Shares his view and experiences in Hanover, Massachusetts, because he has heard that Hobart is planning on settling and opening a law office there.

GLC06313.04.023

to Aaron Hobart

Asks his son if he can get from Judge Thomas the sum of his father's estate. Also mentions that several cases have been settled.

GLC06313.04.025

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is moving to Massachusetts. Thus, he offers his real estate in Gray, Maine to Hobart, "a gentleman of .... political character and professional talents." Describes the business there and mentions he "will sell from $2500 to...

GLC06313.04.026

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his a debt he owed to Judge Mitebills

GLC06313.04.027