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14 April 1845

Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis E. Parker, Anson Burlingame, and A. Peniston

Greenleaf, a Harvard University professor, declines a dinner invitation from committee members of the Dane Law School (possibly another name given to Harvard's Law School). States that "a meeting of the Law School in Boston will be a surrender of its distinctive character as an association of literary men." Suggests using the new rooms in Dane Hall for the proposed meeting.

GLC02504.20

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

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