January 23, 1822

Kirkland, John T., 1770-1840

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Kirkland, writing as President of Harvard University, sends Hobart a memorial to Congress (not included) made by the Harvard Corporation "united with other institutions" related to "the importation of books."

GLC06313.04.144

January 30, 1822

Lincoln, Rufus, 1751-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writes about his petition to Congress for support due to him for eight years military service and time as a prisoner of war during the American Revolution. Comments on his economic hardship and previous rejections of his petitions.

GLC06313.04.145

January 31, 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses and endorses the Mackerel Fishery bill then before the Congress, which Samson had worked on when he was a congressman.

GLC06313.04.146

February 1, 1822

Turner, Charles, 1760-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the divided local opinion on the topic of a bankruptcy bill before congress. Also discusses the pension application of one of Hobart's constituents.

GLC06313.04.147

1 April 1822

Pleasonton, Stephen, ?-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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 as Auditor and Acting Commissioner of Revenues.

GLC06313.04.181

31 March 1822

Whitman, Kilborn, 1792-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

16 April 1822

Dorr, Ebenezer Ritchie, 1799-1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

12 March 1822

Brown, Bartholomew, 1772-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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

9 March 1822

Harris, Samuel D., fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Harris, who identifies himself as a marshal, writes to thank Hobart for his assistance and ask for his future aid in regard to the "final passage of the Bill," probably the Mackerel Fishery Bill before Congress.

GLC06313.04.166

9 March 1822

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Asks about the "probable fate" of a bill "to prohibit the importation of foreign Spirits," as he is soon expecting a shipment of rum whose value would be affected by the law. Complains about the already high duties on rum.

GLC06313.04.167

13 March 1826

Parkins, A., fl. 1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses military education at length, commenting on costs and subjects for particular military posts, and the wisdom of joining military and civil education.

GLC06313.04.169

15 March 1822

Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Seeks Hobart's aid in discovering the status of a pension application for a widow, Nabby Gardner, of a soldier killed in the War of 1812. The docket contain information on Zachary Gardner's service.

GLC06313.04.170

15 March 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Notes a town meeting in which republican town officers were re-elected over opposition from local federalists. Discusses the county convention, the appropriations bill, and payment owed to a Mr. Morton for capturing a barge (see GLC06313.165). Thanks Hobart for his work getting amendments to "Mr. Holmes' Bill."

GLC06313.04.171

15 March 1822

Hobart, Albert, 1792-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Writes to his cousin to thank him for information about the recent congressional vote on the bankuptcy bill. Expresses surprise at the result and his belief that it will not pass without significant changes. Comments on local opinion of the bill and the local government.

GLC06313.04.172

15 March 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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

GLC06313.04.173

19 March 1822

Hobart, Nathaniel, 1758-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

23 March 1822

Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 petition.

GLC06313.04.176

23 March 1822

Peirce, Levi, 1773-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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

GLC06313.04.177

25 March 1822

Warren, C.H., fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 comment about private petitions in a democracy.

GLC06313.04.178

28 March 1822

Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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

GLC06313.04.179

9 March 1894

Nicolay, John G., 1832-1901

Autograph note signed

Title: to Norris Howes

Note sending his autograph. On stationary of the Boston Athletic Association.

GLC05603.01.15

17 July 1840

Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to S. Shock

Agrees to become security for Shock's bond.

GLC05603.01.05

1861-1865

Hay, John, 1838-1905

Signature

Title: [Printed card with train announcement and signature]

Signed by John Hay, Assistant Private Secretary to Abraham Lincoln, in lower right corner. Announces that special cars will be added to a train on the Boston and Main Railroad on September 30th, no year indicated.

GLC05603.01.13

8 October 1886

Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885

Autograph note signed

Title: to unknown

Turns down a request to lecture.

GLC05603.01.23