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to Aaron Hobart
7 May 1820
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Thanks Hobart for asking Mr. Morton "to use his influence in securing for me the office of collector of the district of Plymouth."
GLC06313.04.077
January 10, 1821
Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851
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
January 19, 1821
Cutting, Nathaniel, 1774-?
Informs Hobart that Joshua Willis (as the heir of Revolutionary War veteran James Willis) has been issued a land warrant. Written from the Department of War.
GLC06313.04.098
January 20, 1821
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Encloses "a copy of the Journal of the Federal Convention," in accord with a congressional resolution issued on 19 January 1820. Written from the Department of State.
GLC06313.04.099
January 30, 1821
Announces that an arrangement has been made for Hanson, Massachusetts to receive "four mails weekly." Discusses the recent name change to the Middleborough post office and notes that he has "received two applications to reestablish a Post Office...
GLC06313.04.105
February 16, 1821
Edwards, J.L., fl. 1821
Transmits "a notification of continuance for Oliver Winslow," and returns "Mr. Eells' letter." Sent from the Pension Office in the War Department.
GLC06313.04.113
February 21, 1821
Informs Hobart that the words "North Halmouth" has been removed from Robert Dunham's contract and that the post office there is now operational. Written from the General Post Office.
GLC06313.04.115
27 November 1821
Cushman, H., fl. 1821
Explains that because he is on the Valuation Committee (which he describes as "an unpleasant situation"), he must obtain information about all "the taxable property in the Commonwealth [of Massachusetts]." Discusses the problems obtaining the...
GLC06313.04.116
5 December 1821
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
Informs Hobart of the amount of United States Stock in Boston ($18,898,381.46). Hobart had been asked to discover this information for tax assessment purposes (see GLC06313.116). Written from the Treasury Department.
GLC06313.04.117
26 December 1821
Informs Hobart that he is returning documents related to a memorial petition requesting a military land bounty for Stephen Raymond, the heir to Revolutionary War veteran Solomon Raymond. Explains why the claim was dismissed: it was invalidated by...
GLC06313.04.123
January 22, 1822
Hagner, Peter, 1772-1850
Indicates that a letter with enclosures Representative Hobart sent to the Secretary of War has been forwarded to the Auditor's Office. The letter regarded the payments sue to Edward Morton for boats and arms supplied. Explains pertinent regulations...
GLC06313.04.143
February 2, 1822
Holmes, Charles J., 1790-1859
Letter of introduction for the son of Elisha Ruggles of Rochester, Massachusetts, who was relocating to Washington, D.C. as "an officer in the newly established College at Washington."
GLC06313.04.148
February 21, 1822
Written from the Treasury Department & Auditor's Office. Asks for the papers in the case of Edward Morton to be returned. Hobart was helping Morton recover money owed to him for boats and arms he supplied (see GLC06313.143).
GLC06313.04.149
February 14, 1822
Discusses a memorial petition requesting a military land bounty for Stephen Raymond, the heir to Revolutionary War veteran Solomon Raymond, which had again come to his office. Indicates that his feelings about its merits have not changed and that he...
GLC06313.04.153
February 18, 1822
Dey, Anthony, 1777-1859
Circular letter from Anthony Dey sending a flax sample (not included) processed by "his new Machine," which would be on exhibit in Washington, D.C.
GLC06313.04.158
February 22, 1822
Informs Hobart that he will "make the Communication attended to on Monday next," which has been delayed by several committees calling on him. Written from the General Post Office.
GLC06313.04.159
February 25, 1822
In accordance with a resolution Hobart introduced and which had passed through Congress, Meigs, as Postmaster General, sent statements to the Speaker of the House and the Chairman on Post Offices & Post Roads. Sends Hobart a copy (not included)....
GLC06313.04.161
12 March 1822
Brown, Bartholomew, 1772-1854
Sends Hobart a friend's land warrant in hopes that Hobart can sell it in Washington, D.C., where Brown comments that it might fetch a higher price. The land was in South Bridgewater.
GLC06313.04.168
21 March 1822
Anderson, Joseph, 1757-1837
Indicates he received the "documents relative to the remission of a fine incurred by Captain Bartlett," which have been submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury for review. Written from the treasury and signed by Anderson as comptroller.
GLC06313.04.175
1 April 1822
Pleasonton, Stephen, ?-1855
Forwards a letter (not included) he wrote "to Mr. Peirce in answer to the enquiry contained in his letter referred to me by you." Asks Hobart to send it to Peirce after he has read it. Written from the Treasury Department in Pleasonton's capacity...
GLC06313.04.181
February 26, 1822
Written from the Treasury Department & Auditor's Office. Indicates that Edward Morton's claim for monies owed for a barge supplied during the War of 1812 (see GLC06313.143) was approved and he will be paid $289.
GLC06313.04.184
3 August 1822
Indicates that pension monies ($240) owed to Nabby Gardner, the widow of Zachary Gardner, will be paid. Written from the Third Auditor's office of the Treasury Department.
GLC06313.04.188
to Nabby Gardner
5 August 1822
Tucker, Thomas Tudor, 1745-1828
Paritally printed letter signed by Thomas T. Tucker, enclosing a draft for two hundred and forty dollars. The letter was sent "Care of Aaron Hobart." Signed as Treasurer of the United States. The letter and address are on separate pages, which...
GLC06313.04.189
18 September 1822
Burch, Samuel, fl. 1805-1823
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 Burch was requesting Hobart's vote. Details his credentials, stating he has...
GLC06313.04.191
3 November 1822
Watkins, Tobias, 1780-1855
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 Watkins was requesting Hobart's vote. Details his credentials, having been a...
GLC06313.04.193
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