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19 August 1822
Baylies, William, 1776-1865
Discusses a recent court case involving property, and suggests future actions related to the outcome.
GLC06313.04.190
21 October 1822
Milnor, William, 1769-1848
Desires to be appointed to the now vacant post "the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives." The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Milnor was requesting Hobart's vote. States he has served as a...
GLC06313.04.192
6 November 1822
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Election results for five towns in Massachusetts in the race for Congress. Notes how many votes Hobart and his opponent C. Otis recieved in five small Massachusetts town in the election for the eighteenth Congress. Believes the Federalists are...
GLC06313.04.194
15 November 1822
Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842
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
29 October 1822
Chambers, B. S., fl. 1822
Desires to be appointed to the now vacant position of Clerk of the House of Representatives. The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Chambers was requesting Hobart's vote. States his desire to fill the post...
GLC06313.04.196
19 November 1822
Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864
Soliciting Hobart's help in an attempt to secure an "appointment as publisher of the Laws of Congress." Hayward has already contacted Secretary of State John Q. Adams in the hope of securing this appointment for "Looker & Reynolds printers" to...
GLC06313.04.197
25 November 1822
Skinner, John Stuart, 1788-1851
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
23 November 1822
Saunders, Judith Foster, 1772-1841
Asking Hobart to vote for Colonel William Beach for the office of Collector of the town of Gloucester. Refers to Beach as "a near relation and friend" of Hobart's. Signed with the names of both Beach and Saunders, but appears to be written in the...
GLC06313.04.199
Asking Hobart to pass information along to John Q. Adams regarding his involvement with a newspaper. Hayward had previously written Hobart (GLC06313.197) requesting that he try to persuade Adams to award the rights to print the laws of congress in...
GLC06313.04.200
Crafts, Frederick, fl. 1822
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
20 December 1822
Jacobs, Nathaniel, 1782-1861
Discussing who should be appointed in charge of the post office in Canandaigua. Believes Mr. Heartnell, who has just won the office, does not deserve it, and is not supported by the village. Reccomends Mr. Gooding for the position, and requests...
GLC06313.04.206
Winsor, Nathaniel, Jr., 1775-?
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
Ritchie, William, fl. 1822
Introducing "my old friend, Mr. Elliot," discussing the trial of Mr. Maffit, and says there is no other news of note.
GLC06313.04.208
23 December 1822
Beal, Thomas P., 1786-1852
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
24 December 1822
Thanking Hobart for forwarding documents to them from Congress, and requesting any further communication Hobart can provide.
GLC06313.04.211
Remarks on some of the provisions of the laws of Massachusetts, affecting poverty, vice and crime
1822
Quincy, Josiah, 1772-1864
Contains Quincy's thoughts on the relation between poverty, crime and vice, and how society should deal with them. Printed by "Hilliard & Metcalf." Signed by Quincy on the front cover.
GLC06313.04.214
7 January 1823
Discussing the debates in the press between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams, and offering to send Hobart issues of the "National Republican" a Cincinatti newspaper. Believes Clay must respond to Adams forceful challenge. Hayward was a strong...
GLC06313.04.215
Jones, Alex, fl. 1823
Requesting Hobart's help in appointing John Howe as "collector for the port of Bristol and Warren.
GLC06313.04.216
9 January 1823
Asking Hobart to pettition Congress to create a new postal route in his village. Says the route is badly needed, and that the lack of a route causes great inconvenience.
GLC06313.04.217
January 12, 1823
GLC06313.04.218
January 13, 1823
Hills, John, fl. 1823
GLC06313.04.219
January 14, 1823
GLC06313.04.220
January 1823
Holmes, Charles J., 1790-1859
GLC06313.04.221
Curtis, M., fl. 1823-1824
GLC06313.04.222
January 24, 1823
Smith, Albert, 1763-1823
GLC06313.04.223
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