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27 June 1813

Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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 $3500 worth of real estate."

GLC06313.04.026

29 June 1813

Hobart, Aaron, 1764-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his a debt he owed to Judge Mitebills

GLC06313.04.027

10 March 1814

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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 was earlier accused of stealing $20,000 in public funds (see GLC06313.034)

GLC06313.04.035

18 April 1814

Smith, Albert, 1763-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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 the office. Smith was earlier accused of stealing $20,000 in public funds (see GLC06313.034)

GLC06313.04.036

26 July 1814

Smith, Albert, 1763-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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 $20,000 in public funds (see GLC06313.034)

GLC06313.04.037

11 August 1814

Warren, Henry, 1764-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

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

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