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to Aaron Hobart
10 March 1814
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Asks Hobart to verify in the next letter whether it is true or not true that Albert Smith has stolen $20,000 from the public.
GLC06313.04.034
29 June 1820
Mentions that the federalists are trying to appoint Frank Le Barron for Collector of the District of Plymouth. Also mentions that it would be of great help if Hobart wrote a letter to the Secretary and permitted Sampson's friends, Albert Smith and...
GLC06313.04.079
29 November 1820
Smith, Albert, 1793-1867
Mentions that all is well in Hanover and wishes Hobart well. Indicates that people have asked about Hobart on business matters. Asks him to "communicate to me freely on the concerns of the nation."
GLC06313.04.085
1 January 1820
Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?
Mentions the route to take for the mail to be delivered and explains why this route is less expensive. Asks Hobart to mention the two routes to the Post Master General and concludes by saying "We depend on you, to render all the assistance in every...
GLC06313.04.087
5 January 1821
Wishes Hobart a Happy New Year. Mentions that "the noise has not subsided regarding the post offices in Hanson & Pembroke." Also asks him to send a copy of the Intelligencer.
GLC06313.04.089
January 12, 1821
Discusses matters related to the postal service in Massachusetts. Explains that the roads are blocked with snow and no post rider can deliver the mail through the towns. Referring to the Massachusetts constitutional convention of 1820, he notes that...
GLC06313.04.092
January 29, 1821
Mentions that W. Wood has been nominated as Judge of Probate. States that the nomination "will not be satisfactory to this country" and attributes it to the state senators from his district. Notes that a bad winter has limited communication. Also...
GLC06313.04.103
28 December 1821
States that he is "pleas'd with a view of the finances of our country, & am confident they will improve progressively." Notes that Mr. Winslow is in Columbus, and that there was some "excitement & rumours as to his movements in his business in the...
GLC06313.04.125
9 January 1822
Comments on Hobart's choice of Reverend Sparks for Chaplain, which "makes much conversation among our Brimstone folks." Speculates "that a Holy league will proceed to your city to exterminate the Infidels from the land." Notes that Mr...
GLC06313.04.133
January 18, 1822
Expresses his support of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Indicates that he has "seen its benefits in all countries except New England." Notes his hope that John Quincy Adams becomes the next president. Notes the coldness of the winter and the...
GLC06313.04.139
February 11, 1822
Discusses family and local news. Mentions worry about Hobart's sick infant, an older man and woman near death, and a four year old whose clothes caught fire and was burned to death. Comments on law lagging behind other professions, "as money is...
GLC06313.04.151
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