5 January 1819

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 order of the day" and since it did not receive any aid from the republicans the federalists decided that the claim would be given "a 'go by' for the present." Reminds Hobart to send him the name of someone other than D. Lane who might be interested in receiving documents from him of interest to Republicans in Abington, Massachusetts.

GLC06313.04.069

30 July 1818

Dana, Samuel, 1767-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Dana requests that a legal case against him "stand Contested to the next Term when I will be ready to proceed with the action."

GLC06313.04.064

30 July 1818

Meller, John, 1752-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Answers Hobart's questions about the birth and death dates of Mellen's father, John Mellen (1722/3-1807).

GLC06313.04.065

2 November 1818

Drew, Thomas, 1785-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

12 November 1818

Dana, Samuel, 1767-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a legal case against him. Informs Hobart that he has accepted Mr. Smith's proposition, which is "to have [Smith's] action against Dana] entered 'neither party.' " Mentions that he is willing to show Mr. Smith any papers he needs.

GLC06313.04.067

29 March 1819

Hobart, Benjamin, 1781-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1 January 1820

Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 respect which you may deem necessary."

GLC06313.04.087

1816

Bank of the United States, 1791-1811

Object

Title: Act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the U.S.

"Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That a bank of the United States of America shall be established, with a capital of thirty-five millions of dollars, divided into three hundred and fifty shares, of one hundred dollars each share."

GLC08025

22 December 1833

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Andrew Jackson, Jr.

Sending doctors prognosis and treatment of Dicks daughter, Hanna, suffering from a hip-joint disease to his son [Andrew Jr.] in the hopes that her recovery can be speeded up by receiving the same successful treatment given by Doctors' Phesie & Harris to another family aquaintance.

GLC08028

2 December 1817

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends Hobart a copy of President James Monroe's message to Congress (his First Annual Message to Congress, i.e. the state of the union) and asks him to show the copy to others.

GLC06313.04.056

December 1817

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of his plans to occasionally send him copies of the National Intelligence newspaper. Explains that it "is the most valuable paper printed in [Washington, D.C.]" and contains complete accounts of congressional proceedings.

GLC06313.04.057

2 January 1818

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends his condolence for Hobart's father's death. Mentions a "Bill, to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy." Informs Hobart that he has not voted for the additional pay for "our services." Also, mentions that Henry Clay "is 'tooth & nail' against the present Administration." Explains that Clay and his friends are against everything the executive proposes; for instance, they oppose Monroe's belief that Congress does not have the authority to appropriate funds for internal improvements.

GLC06313.04.058

January 22, 1817

Leonard, George, 1783-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

States his interest in religious institutions and thus asks Hobart to write "a particular account of the exertions...at Hanover for the support of [illegible] their ordinances."

GLC06313.04.053

24 June 1817

Woart, William, 1772-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends the disposition of Lydia Brown, which he took upon Hobart's request. Brown testifies about her knowledge of man, Andrew Turner, whose real name was Amos Turner, who had multiple wives.

GLC06313.04.054

26 September 1817

Hobart, Aaron, 1764-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions his poor health and explains that he has "enclosed an amount against Robert Thomas" that he wants his son to collect.

GLC06313.04.055

5 January 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a law passed on 18 March 1818 and his expectation of news from the Secretary of War about "to whom pension certificates have been granted." Also discusses the "bankrupt Bill now before congress."

GLC06313.04.075

6 March 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that a port road from Hanover to East Bridgewater will be established. Also mentions there will be a post office and thus a post master will be needed. A man named Mr. C. Cobb will be recommended for the position, but Samson wants to find a Republican for the appointment.

GLC06313.04.076

4 September 1848

Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin F. Butler

Comments on Butler leaving government service: "I see that you are no longer in the service of the Government of the U.S. The country may now claim you." Asks if Butler can address the State Convention in Boston on September 6th and 7th.

GLC02095.01

14 May 1819

Brown, Bartholomew, 1772-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 circulated in the town."

GLC06313.04.072

18 May 1819

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the "petition for a viewing Committee on the subject of removing the court house" and states that there are "6 or 7 hundred signers" in his town. Also, mentions that he will send the petition when signed to Hobart as has been agreed, so that he can "give them all the attention they may require."

GLC06313.04.073

5 May 1819

Thomas, J., fl. 1809-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Judge Thomas asks Hobart to inform a widow that her hearing has been "postponed to the first Monday in June" because, according to Paul Perry, there was "no person appearing for the widow, at the March Court in Situate."

GLC06313.04.074

circa 1860-1870

Men of Mark Publishing Co.

Engraving

Title: [Portrait of John William Flinn]

Engraving of John William Flinn, noted as published by Men of Mark Publishing Co. located in Washington D.C.

GLC04573.14

21 November 1831

Tower, Reuben, fl. 1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Julius Tower

Tower writes his son that he has been traveling to Augusta, Georgia and that his health is improving. Gives the details of his journey, and discusses business, finances and the family homestead. Excerpt: "…Since we came into S. Carolina the houses of entertainment are better - and I am told they are still better and the country more settled from this to Augusta…I feel anxious for the purchase of a fair stock of Rye - I see it has risen much in New York as has barley - I fear we shall have to pay high prices for grain again this winter… Reuben Tower was a prominent Sangerville, New…

GLC02233.01

24 May 1842

Moore, James, fl. 1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel D. Ingham

Moore updates Ingham on several matters, some financial. Samuel D. Ingham was the Secretary of the Treasury from 1829-1831.

GLC02233.02

3 January 1844

Maswell, N.L., fl. 1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel D. Ingham

Maswell updates Ingham on the status of a disputed sale. Clintock "obtained a rule of court upon our Sheriff to bring the money arising from the sale of the Hazelton Co's locomotives 'into court for distribution.'"

GLC02233.03