January 15, 1822

Weston, Thomas, 1770-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Responding to a request from Hobart, Weston gives his opinion on the uniform System of Bankruptcy (bankruptcy laws being considered by Congress). He reports that he believes "the People of this District...do not wish for it." Indicates that the old system was widely unpopular and "all rejoiced" when it was repealed. Notes that they may favor a new system in commercial centers, but "the People in the country do not require it." Concludes with a warning about the politically divided populace, indicating that one unfavorable law could win the opposing party the next election. Marked "…

GLC06313.04.137

January 17, 1822

Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for an opinion of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Explains that he has paid little attention to it and has not formed an opinion, but some of his friends are "exceedingly desirous the Bill should pass." He has tried to get a sense of the general feeling towards it and claims most are indifferent, while those with opinions "are much divided." Notes that dislike for the old law has caused prejudice against the one being proposed. Indicates that he will keep the request confidential, according to Hobart's wishes.

GLC06313.04.138

January 18, 1822

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Expresses his support of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Indicates that he has "seen its benefits in all countries except New England." Notes his hope that John Quincy Adams becomes the next president. Notes the coldness of the winter and the happiness of Mr. Winslow's family with the news of his imminent arrival. Indicates that there is a lot of discussion about the death of the widow of Captain William Church, who left a six thousand dollar inheritance to two sisters. Relates family news about his own family and others.

GLC06313.04.139

January 19, 1822

Mitchell, Daniel, 1770-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for his opinion of the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Indicates that it is not thought of much in the district, since such a bill has "been so long talkd of in Congress & having undergone so many modifications without success." Speculates that, if it passed, it "would not create much excitement here." Also, notes his own bias against it, since he "suffered under the old one." Admits that some cases would benefit from a bankruptcy system, but worries about its effects on smaller estates. Anticipates it "restoring many valuable members to a state…

GLC06313.04.140

January 30, 1821

Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851

Letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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" near the home of Lemuel Briggs, who ran the old post office. Written from the General Post Office.

GLC06313.04.105

January 26, 1821

Soule, William H., 1791-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the politics of the postal service at length. Informs Hobart of several petitions being circulated to establish a second route serving Plympton, "when one will answer the purpose." Criticizes the republicans, and others in his town for selfishly thinking of their own interest.

GLC06313.04.102

January 29, 1821

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that W. Wood has been nominated as Judge of Probate. States that the nomination "will not be satisfactory to this country" and attributes it to the state senators from his district. Notes that a bad winter has limited communication. Also, asks for Hobart's help being appointed a commissioner, "If a Bankrupt Law is passed."

GLC06313.04.103

January 29, 1821

Dunbar, Jesse, 1760-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Encloses a petition from N. Manson "for the remuneration of a fine paid Z[abdiel] Sampson." Discusses a bounty related to a cod law.

GLC06313.04.104

February 5, 1821

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses a land deal, informing Hobart that the sale's entry will be made in the name of Elizabeth Valcan, Priscilla Fillmore, and Jane Fillmore. Suggests that the sale should be "320 acres, that is two quarter sections of 160 acres each." Mentions the death of John Turner and Judge Thomas. Notes that he has no news from his eastern friends, but that may be because they are inattentive in sending it.

GLC06313.04.106

February 5, 1821

Eells, Robert, 1767-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that Oliver Winslow has requested a favour from Hobart concerning his pension, possibly a Revolutionary War pension.

GLC06313.04.107

February 14, 1821

Whitman, Jared, 1784-1878

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Updates Hobart with news. Indicates that "Elihu has an expectation of eventually reducing all his property" and that Wilkes Wood has been appointed Judge Thomas' successor.

GLC06313.04.109

February 14, 1821

Sampson, Ezra Weston, 1797-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for his politeness and for having given "a flattering evidence that change of situation," a reference to Hobart's election to Congress, has not caused him to forget former acquaintances. Asks Hobart, in very florid, fawning terms, to continue to write.

GLC06313.04.110

February 14, 1821

Turner, Charles, 1760-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for sending several papers and discusses a fishery bill. Mentions that Judge Thomas has died and Wilkes Wood has been appointed to succeed him. Asks Hobart to visit Edmund M. Blunts in New York and get him a copy of "Nautical et Ornance for 1820," which he could not find in Boston.

GLC06313.04.111

February 15, 1821

Robbins, Josiah, 1766-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he received his letter and the certificate, and that he followed through with his directions, which related to port collections. Also discusses an appointment for the post office. Notes that he perceives that Hobart (as a member of Congress) has not progressed much with the "Missouri Business," referring to the Missouri Compromise. States his own opinion on the matter: Missouri "had not ought to be admitted unless that article in he[r] Constitution which I think repugnant to the Constitution of the U States, should be expunged." The "article" Robbins mentioned was…

GLC06313.04.112

January 19, 1821

Cutting, Nathaniel, 1774-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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 12, 1821

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 "the doing of the convention [is] the theme of conversation in every circle, nor will it subside (in my oppinion) without more noise."

GLC06313.04.092

January 17, 1821

Peirce, Levi, 1773-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 cause, and discusses postal appointments.

GLC06313.04.093

January 17, 1821

Warren, Henry, 1764-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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

GLC06313.04.094

January 17, 1821

Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the postal service. Mentions that the delivery days for the mail might change. Asks Aaron to write to the Postmaster General and inform him that they do not want the change. Also states that he wants Hobart to "attend to the Interest of the manufactors," and discusses related matters.

GLC06313.04.095

January 18, 1821

Robbins, Josiah, 1766-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends an enclosed paper (not included) with an unspecified request from one of Robbin's friend, which involves a payment of some sort. Discusses local Revolutionary War pensions, noting that many people have received their pensions and asking if Hobart can do anything to send the certificate of pension for Benjamin Richards, William Robbins, and Solomon Bartlett. Also, discusses "the Importance of the Mackerel fishery bounty Bill." Mentions the death of their probate judge and possible successors.

GLC06313.04.096

January 20, 1821

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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 18, 1821

Soule, William H., 1791-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses postal service. Mentions that because of Hobart's motion, the committee on post roads and offices must "inquire into the expediency of discontinuing wholly, or in part, the post rout" and establishing a new one. Gives the history of the route from Plymouth to Plympton and gives his opinion on the matter.

GLC06313.04.097

January 20, 1821

Collings, Michael, fl. 1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he has sent the President his statement on his "Travels through the Seacourse of Massachusetts." Discusses fishing, shipping, and other seafaring matters.

GLC06313.04.100

January 22, 1821

Mitchell, Daniel, 1770-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions he has received and will examine "the memorial of the Citizens of Charleston S.C. against the new Tariff." Shares his view on tariff in detail and claims that on some articles, such as bar iron, they "were raised too high."

GLC06313.04.101

1802-1822 ca.

Pinkney, William, 1764-1822

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Notebook

Discusses ceding of Florida from Great Britain to Spain in 1783; the Pinkney family coats of arms, the "Cession of Louisiana by France to the US" including the retroceding of Florida from France to Spain, legal cases and decisions.

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