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to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the account of William Otis and related paperwork. Inquires about games of chess played by Colonel Bassett.

GLC06313.04.173

to Aaron Hobart

Writes to his nephew about a local nominating convention. Asks about the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Comments on other local political and family matters. Asks if Hobart will be visiting home when Congress recesses.

GLC06313.04.174

to Aaron Hobart

Writes with alarm and at length about a proposed re-direction of the mail route from New Bedford to Boston, which "arises from the private interest & personal rivalships among the Stage owners." Asks Hobart to get information about a related...

GLC06313.04.176

to Aaron Hobart

Clarifies an earlier letter "relative to percentage" in regard to tax collection.

GLC06313.04.177

to Aaron Hobart

Inquires about a petition "for a bounty upon a fishing vessel" for Leonard Hammond. Indicates that he wrote to the Postmaster General about his late uncle's accounts and his hope to use proceeds from a real estate sale to settle them. Makes a...

GLC06313.04.178

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the establishment of "a post office in the Wharf Village and logistics of mail routes.

GLC06313.04.179

to Aaron Hobart

Judge Whitman indicates that he has extended the "Indictment against Hanover" to August, giving Hobart time to act on it.

GLC06313.04.180

to Aaron Hobart

Seeks information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under "the Florida Treaty."

GLC06313.04.182

to Aaron Hobart

Writes to Congressman Hobart to oppose a petition to put another post office at Staughton Corner in Staughton, Massachusetts, describing arguments both in favor and against the idea. Suggests re-distributing the two existing post routes to...

GLC06313.04.183

to Aaron Hobart

Dr. Gordon writes on behalf of Ebed Stockton, a Revolutionary War soldier who lost his pension due to a new law and was petitioning to have it restored. Describes some of Stockton's ailments.

GLC06313.04.185

to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for helping his get information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under the Florida Treaty (see GLC06313.182). Comments on his efforts to obtain the information.

GLC06313.04.186

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the progress of a petition to the governor for an appointment of Dr. Collamore, which did not yet make it through the legislature.

GLC06313.04.187

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a recent court case involving property, and suggests future actions related to the outcome.

GLC06313.04.190

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

Hoping to win Hobart's support for a pension for Leonard Briggs, since Hobart was on the Committee of Revolutionary Pensions. Briggs can no longer works, served in the army, and was taken prisoner, and Peirce believes he is deserving of a pension.

GLC06313.04.205

to Aaron Hobart

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

to Aaron Hobart

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