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to Henry Knox
3 June 1773
Emerson, Bulkeley, 1732-1801
Orders ledgers and paper, and comments on a mistake in a previous bill. Emerson was a bookseller.
GLC02437.00072
13 June 1773
Troutbeck, John, fl. 1755-1784
Lightheartedly discusses hearing that Knox was "confoundedly peeked" by not hearing from Troutbeck for a long time. Reaffirms their friendship, informs Knox of an upcoming trip to the country, and promises future correspondence upon his return....
GLC02437.00073
to Aaron Hobart
16 June 1810
Jones, David, 1748-1822
Notes his reception of Hobart's letter along with the quit claim Deeds, which he sent to French & Everetts. States that he is disappointed because out of the $70 he sent there was "none left for [him]" and he needed it to buy an Iron for the Mill...
GLC06313.04.014
19 June 1810
Alden, Cyrus, 1785-1855
Mentions that the next Fellowship Lodge meeting will be held on Monday June 25th, at the Edward Victous Hall. Its' purpose is to hear Hobart's Mosaic Oration. Written as "Secretary."
GLC06313.04.015
6 October 1810
Mitchell, Nahum, 1769-1853
Wishes Hobart a safe trip to England. Informs him that he sent two packages, one to Colonel Lyman and the other to Cushing Mitchell, with the purpose of obtaining a discharge for Mitchell. Asks that if Aaron happens to see Lyman, if he would assure...
GLC06313.04.016
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Discusses his son's trip to England. Laments some business his son, a lawyer, missed out on and discusses potential opportunities in London.
GLC06313.04.017
31 October 1810
Mentions a meeting with Hobart's father. Discusses the trial held for the discontinuance of the new road and the case of Jenkins vs. Gurney. Mentions the death of Dr. Dunbar and Major Barells. Also, reminds Hobart that the election is near and...
GLC06313.04.018
1 November 1810
Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850
Mentions that the "republican cause seems to be gathering strength," and cites successes in Delaware and Vermont. Reminds Hobart that the a congressional election is next Monday and discusses some of those involved.
GLC06313.04.019
December 21, 1810
Cropper, Benson, & Co., fl. 1810
Sends a payment for ninety pounds (not included). Cropper, Benson, & Co. was a merchant firm in Liverpool, England.
GLC06313.04.020
March 18, 1811
Armelt, William, fl. 1811
Proposes sailing together to Abington on 1 May 1811, but understands if Hobart has to sail sooner. Also asks Hobart to inquire about the cotton manufactory, as he intends to take up that business.
GLC06313.04.021
22 December 1811
Hobart, Aaron, 1764-1818
Informs his son that he needs to get supplies such as sand and glass. Mentions he is enclosing is a note from Joseph Hearsey with orders for Hobart to send a writ.
GLC06313.04.022
25 November 1811
Winslow, John, fl. 1811
Shares his view and experiences in Hanover, Massachusetts, because he has heard that Hobart is planning on settling and opening a law office there.
GLC06313.04.023
9 April 1813
Asks his son if he can get from Judge Thomas the sum of his father's estate. Also mentions that several cases have been settled.
GLC06313.04.025
27 June 1813
Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853
Informs Hobart that he is moving to Massachusetts. Thus, he offers his real estate in Gray, Maine to Hobart, "a gentleman of .... political character and professional talents." Describes the business there and mentions he "will sell from $2500 to...
GLC06313.04.026
29 June 1813
Discusses his a debt he owed to Judge Mitebills
GLC06313.04.027
10 March 1814
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Asks Hobart to verify in the next letter whether it is true or not true that Albert Smith has stolen $20,000 from the public.
GLC06313.04.034
1 April 1814
Smith, Albert, 1763-1823
Albert Smith has sent the papers by Albert (his son) with his signature and would like Hobart to finish them and mail "them in a neat package" by Monday. The papers were in regard to Smith being replaced as a "collector," probably of taxes. He...
GLC06313.04.035
18 April 1814
Shares his views with Hobart on "the nomination of my [Albert Smith] successor as Collector," Mr. Cary. Asks Hobart to inform his successor, whoever it ends up being, of the Revenue Department's instructions and everything else that pertains to...
GLC06313.04.036
26 July 1814
Explains that "his fate is hard indeed." Notes that R. Eells has Hobart's account and that "the money for the sales of the stamps" has been received. Smith was being replaced as a "collector," probably of taxes. He was earlier accused of stealing...
GLC06313.04.037
11 August 1814
Warren, Henry, 1764-?
Informs Hobart of Job Cobb's bond. Explains what to do if a suit arises and wishes Hobart will attend to this matter as soon as possible.
GLC06313.04.038
2 December 1817
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
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
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'...
GLC06313.04.058
to Mary Hughes
June 7, 1862
Hughes, Alfred, fl. 1862-1864
Conditions at Camp Chase.
GLC02166.001
June 11 1862
Making acquaintances Confederate prisoners.
GLC02166.002
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