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3 May 1828

Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Introduces Dr. Frederick Hall, a professor of natural philosophy interested in establishing a high school in Baltimore. Asks Williams to talk with Hall about the prospects of accomplishing this.

GLC03545.22

1 July 1808

Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844

Document signed

Title: [License for William Dehone to sell goods in Boston, Massachusetts].

Also signed by Charles Bulfinch, William Porter, Eben Oliver, Joseph Foster, and Nathan Webb, all serving as the selectmen of Boston. The license was good for one year, and made in accordance with a June 1795 act of the General Court giving authority to the selectmen to regulate public vending. Captain John May participated in the Boston Tea Party. Bulfinch was a prominent architect.

GLC01450.701

29 November 1824

Bulfinch, Charles, 1763-1844

Printed document

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Printed document with the name "Aaron Hobart, Esq" handwritten in.

GLC06313.04.345

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