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Written by Heyward, a South Carolina Signer of the Declaration of Independence, who was in retirement from politics. References letter of recipient from 8 September 1790. Says they need to come to some decisions about the Savage estate because the...

GLC06672

to unknown

Written to a French official. Requests that a packet of pictures be sent to his deputy in New York before forwarding them on to Charleston. Date based on Jefferson's being in Paris.

GLC06674

to Henry Knox

Recommends Mr. John Patten for a position in the army. Describes Satten as being [educated?], having easy manners, and would make a good officer. Also mentions Satten's past experience and problems.

GLC02437.06112

to Henry Knox

Writes a long and sincere farewell to Knox. Congratulates Knox on his retirement and thanks him for his long, laborious, and faithful service.

GLC02437.06309

to Henry Knox

Introduces a Captain Heysell to Knox. Informs Knox that Haysell is a commander of a Danish ship and is interested in purchasing American ships for the Danish merchant service. Comments, "I shall be happy to learn that he shall have been...

GLC02437.06126

to Henry Knox

Congratulates Knox on his retirement and bids him farewell. Writes, "It would be ingratitude in me to be silent on your leaving the office of Secretary at War, you have so long & so honorably filled, without expressing my most cordial thanks for the...

GLC02437.06296

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he has received several orders and thanks him for recommending his services to the United States. Requests Knox to inform Mrs. [Lucy] Knox they have a new grandson.

GLC02437.06139

to Aaron Hobart

Reports that General Lazell has delivered a proposal from Robert Dunham for Dunham to transport mail between Boston and North Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Meigs accepted.

GLC06313.04.090

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

To the Massachusetts Senate and House of Representatives

A conference with the Penobscot Indians. Signed with initials

GLC08037

To: Massachusetts delegates in Congress.

Petition on "lands laying to the west of Husdon's River which belong to this common wealth"

GLC08038

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses reports of vote tallies in the recent congressional election (which Sampson won) for several Massachusetts towns. Also discusses the processing of pension petitions, indicating that those from his district will be ready by 1 March 1819...

GLC06313.04.068

to Aaron Hobart

Reports on congressional proceedings. Discusses the "political condition of South America," specifically endorsing American policy towards the "independent provinces of Rio De La Plata." Also mentions that "the Massachusetts claim was called as the...

GLC06313.04.069

to Aaron Hobart

Congressman Wilson reports that "we are now entering upon the third week's debate on the subject of Genl [Andrew] Jackson's conduct in the Seminole War." Explains that the argument, which focused on the legality/constitutionality of Jackson's...

GLC06313.04.070

to Aaron Hobart

Sends Hobart the vote tally of the congressional election in the district covering Plymouth, Massachusetts, and informs him that the (overwhelming) majority votes (128 of 190) were for Zabdiel Sampson.

GLC06313.04.066

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses legal and financial matters. On state politics, he comments "to [state] Senator I have no doubt but you will be chosen," and discusses what he has heard about how people will be voting.

GLC06313.04.071

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that a petition exists for creation of a viewing committee to consider the question of removing the General Court to a new location. Mentions that if Hobart agrees with the proposal, a "similar petition [should] be drawn up and...

GLC06313.04.072

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that Mr. Thorndike, who believes Ritchie has influence with Hobart, has requested another ship sent to the Pacific Ocean, for the protection of commerce. Notes that there may be "some danger of increasing our Naval force in that Sea, lest...

GLC06313.04.091

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his concern that the Federalists in his town plan to change the name of his post office to Middleborough 4 Corners and asks Hobart to stop it. Also discusses the history of his post office, explains the problems that a name change will...

GLC06313.04.093

to Aaron Hobart

Encloses a petition that Zabdiel Sampson presented to Congress and a letter from the Treasury Department.

GLC06313.04.094

To John Stone

"The subject of arbitrary arrests is certainly a very grave one. All my instincts are in favor of the largest liberty of this subject."

GLC08046

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the votes of Bridgewater, Halifax, Kingston, Duxbury and Rochester. Mentions that Aaron will be elected to congress if the votes of the other towns (not heard of yet) are similar to these votes.

GLC06313.04.081

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the votes of Middleboro and Carver. Addresses him with pleasure as "Member of Congress elect," because based on the information received so far, Hobart has the majority votes over his opponent, William Baylies.

GLC06313.04.082