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to Aaron Hobart
February 28, 1813
Turner, Charles, 1760-1839
Informing Aaron Hobart that the Secretary of the Navy is considering his application but has not decided anything.
GLC06313.04.024
11 June 1813
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
Informs Hobart of "an abstract of which is contained in the paper enclosed." Shares his views of the abstract and states that he is opposed to the bill, and thus, afraid it will become a law.
GLC06313.04.028
2 December 1814
Shares Hobart's sentiment of missing home and friends. Explains that his folks have moved to another house and that trade has been opened for "people living on each side of Penobscot Bay." Mentions that "a Bill for Banks, a Bill for Classifying the...
GLC06313.04.039
January 11, 1815
Sends his condolence to Hobart for the death of his child, as well as his congratulations for "Sister M. on the birth." Discusses political matters of the day, commenting on the correspondence of John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatin, and J.A....
GLC06313.04.040
[Account of books and magazines sent to Henry Knox]
10 June 1772 and 13 June 1772
Longman, Thomas, 1731-1797
Invoice lists items sent from London and their costs. Beneath it is an autograph note indicating that magazines from May 1772 have been included with this shipment, which was sent aboard the Boscawen under Captain Jackson. Longman was a London...
GLC02437.00011
to Henry Knox
18 July 1772
Wright, & Gill, fl. 1753-1798
Two letters written on the same page. The first, dated 18 July, acknowledges the receipt of payment for stationery ordered from Wright & Gill and reminds Knox of an outstanding bill for non-stationery items (see GLC02437.00010). The second, written...
GLC02437.00012
21 July 1772
Indicates that he enclosed an order for books. Reports that Thomas Boydston's bill against Lane & Co. has been credited to Knox's account. Discusses a complaint made by other booksellers that Knox is undercutting their prices, and is able to do so...
GLC02437.00013
February 18, 1773
Indicates that he received Thomas Boylston's bill on Champion & Dickason for two hundred pounds sterling and an order for books. Expresses satisfaction with Knox's rebuttal of earlier accusations about underselling that Longman had heard from Knox's...
GLC02437.00034
[Groton, Massachusetts land sale to John Tarbell]
circa 1770-1775
Granton, V., fl. 1770-1775
Describes location and price of 100 acres of land along the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Tarbell by Granton. The land was formerly claimed by Hezekiah Lartell.
GLC02437.00035
[Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Asa Holden]
Describes location and price of 103 acres of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Holden by Granton.
GLC02437.00036
[Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Moses Keezer, John Moors, and Nehemiah Longley]
Describes location and price of three plots of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold by Granton to Keezer, Moors, and Longley.
GLC02437.00037
[Groton, Massachusetts land sale to Nathaniel Lakin, Benjamin Whitney Roberton Lakin, and James Lakin]
Describes location and price of 105.5 acres of land near the Squannacook River in Groton Massachusetts sold to Nathaniel Lakin, Benjamin Whitney Roberton Lakin, and James Lakin by Granton.
GLC02437.00039
[Maine land indenture for Thomas Goldthwait]
March 18, 1773
Preble, Jedidiah, 1707-1784
Also signed by Jonathan Lowder. Agreement outlining the renting of the land in Lincoln County by Goldthwait from Preble and Lowder. Indicates indenture will last approximately three years and permit building on the land. Discusses rent and payment...
GLC02437.00042
March 19, 1773
Putnam, James, 1756-1838
Places a book order. Putnam was among the Massachusetts merchants stigmatized for signing addresses to British Governor Thomas Hutchinson when he departed from Massachusetts in 1774.
GLC02437.00043
March 22, 1773
Saltonstall, Nathaniel, 1746-1815
Apologizes for not settling his bill sooner. Knox was then a bookseller in Boston.
GLC02437.00044
Clarke, Joseph, fl. 1773-1774
Places an order for books and magazines, and inquires about inventory and prices. He also inquired about some of these books, including Goldsmith's Deserted Village, in an earlier letter (see GLC02437.00021).
GLC02437.00045
March 28, 1773
Oliver, Andrew, 1731-1799
Returns a copy of the Nautical Almanac for 1774 because it is missing pages containing calculations of the eclipses of Jupiter's satellites for the month of May. He wishes to exchange it for a complete one. Oliver one of the founders of the...
GLC02437.00046
March 30, 1773
Parsons, Elijah, 1747-1827
Reverend Parsons requests a subscription to the London Magazine, and inquires about arrivals of other books.
GLC02437.00047
5 April 1773
Sends the payment owed to Knox (see GLC02437.00044) and a requests a copy of Shebbear's Practice of Physick.
GLC02437.00048
8 April 1773
Understands that Knox has not received works by Goldsmith that Clarke has requested (see GLC02437.00021 and GLC02437.00045). Makes a new request for Hume's Essays. Asks for his books to be packed and delivered carefully and discretely, because the...
GLC02437.00050
9 April 1773
Confirms receipt of payment. Wright & Gill was a London stationery company operated by Thomas Wright and William Gill.
GLC02437.00051
12 April 1773
West, Benjamin, 1738-1820
Lists books he would like to purchase and indicates that he has sent twelve dollars to be credited to his account. Asks to be informed of books that come in from London in the Spring.
GLC02437.00052
19 April 1773
Written on same sheet as Knox's reply to Oliver's last letter (see GLC02437.00046), in which Oliver requested a new copy of the Nautical Almanac for 1774 because pages were missing. Knox promises to return Oliver's Almanac to him with a fixed page....
GLC02437.00053
20 April 1773
An invoice listing books and magazines shipped to Knox aboard the Dartmouth appears on the top of the page. The bottom of the page discusses the settling of bills and placement of additional book orders. Longman was a London bookseller.
GLC02437.00054
25 April 1773
Miller, William, fl. 1773
Asks Knox to edit a magazine subscription so that it is sent to William Morland instead of himself, William Miller.
GLC02437.00055
23 April 1773
Burdett, Charles, 1728-1803
Places an order for books, and expresses desire to settle account next week in Boston.
GLC02437.00056
3 May 1773
Flagg, Henry C., 1742-1801
Asks Knox to bind a copy of Chamber's Dictionary that Flagg will send to him. Advises Knox to pay attention to the moisture in the air, and its effect on book binding. Also informs Knox that he will send him some sugar or molasses. Dr. Flagg later...
GLC02437.00057
Inquiries about a book order, giving some delivery instructions.
GLC02437.00058
15 May 1773
Asks Knox to send the London Magazine or the Town and Country Magazine. Asks about prices for binding. Orders marble covered notebooks.
GLC02437.00059
Warner & McIntrye, fl. 1773
Informs Knox that the bearer of this letter, Dr. James Bradish, should be allowed to select any books he wishes, and the cost charged to Warner & McIntyre's account. The cost can be subtracted from the money Knox owes Warner & McIntyre.
GLC02437.00060
13 May 1773
Hopkins, David, fl. 1773
Orders stationary.
GLC02437.00061
Rivington, James, 1724-1802
Explains that during a visit with Col. Oliver, Mr. Quincy, and Mr. Williams, Knox's name came up as a potential business contact in Boston. Proposes to have Knox advertise some medicine and books that Rivington would like to sell. An inventory of...
GLC02437.00062
21 May 1773
Explains that he has recently gone bankrupt. Explains that his creditors seized all the assets in his shop and "scarce left me the necessities of life." Asks Knox for leniency in regard to the money he owes him.
GLC02437.00063
Fowle, Daniel, 1715-1787
Responds to a letter from Knox with an apology for not fully paying a debt. Comments that it is the nature of the business conducted by him and his kinsman, Robert Fowle, "to credit out the chief of it for twelve months--without interest." Also...
GLC02437.00064
22 May 1773
Wetmore, William, 1749-1830
Inquires about books. Asks Knox if Wilkins' "Anglo-Saxon Laws" is the latest edition and who the author of the tragedy "Adulateur" is. Wetmore was a lawyer in Salem, Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00065
5 June 1773
Follow-up to his 15 May 1773 letter (see GLC02437.00059) in which he requested magazines and notebooks. Asks Knox if he received the letter.
GLC02437.00071
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
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
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
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
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
to Lizzie Hughes
June 18, 1862
Fatherly sentiments to his daughter.
GLC02166.003
June 20, 1862
Receipt of a package from home.
GLC02166.004
June 22, 1862
"Revivals" by a Kentucky preacher; improved sleeping conditions.
GLC02166.005
June 24, 1862
Desire to see his family.
GLC02166.006
June 26, 1862
Detailed description of the prison.
GLC02166.007
Repainting a buggy at home.
GLC02166.008
June 27, 1862
Responding to receipt of two letters from home.
GLC02166.009
June 29, 1862
Sundays in prison.
GLC02166.010
July 1, 1862
Making a ring as a memento of his imprisonment.
GLC02166.011
July 2, 1862
GLC02166.012
July 4, 1862
GLC02166.013
to Colonel C.W.B. Allison
July 7, 1862
Reason for imprisonment.
GLC02166.014
July 15, 1862
Sending provisions and personal effects to Camp Chase.
GLC02166.015
July 16, 1862
Declining her offer to send his easy chair.
GLC02166.016
July 18, 1862
Sending four rings for those at home.
GLC02166.017
to Alfred Hughes
Campbell, fl. 1816-1862
Not receiving the Intelligencer. With pencil note by N.A. Gray, examiner at Camp Chase.
GLC02166.018
to Post Master, Columbus, Ohio
Campbell, Alexander W., 1828-1893
Inquiring after failure to deliver the Intelligencer to Alfred Hughes. With reply by postmaster on same page.
GLC02166.019
circa July 18, 1862
Gray, N.A., fl. 1862
Notification of censored correspondence.
GLC02166.020
to My Dear Sister
July 21, 1862
Requesting a second copy of the suppressed letter be sent via D. B. Tiffany.
GLC02166.021
July 24, 1862
Health of his wife and children; financial matters at home; cramped conditions in prison; discouraging his wife from sending items from home.
GLC02166.022
to Joseph Bell
Order for dividends.
GLC02166.023
July 29, 1862
His health; his wife's employment; false friends; shirts, honey, and newspapers from home.
GLC02166.024
July 30, 1862
News in the Cincinnati Gazette pertaining to exchange of prisoners.
GLC02166.025
to Mrs. Judge Thompson.
Canceling request for aid in securing parole from prison.
GLC02166.026
July 31, 1862
Explaining his appeal to Mrs. Thompson for parole; enclosing a clipping from the Cincinnati Gazette; numbering of letters.
GLC02166.027
August 3, 1862
"Dog days" of summer; uncomfortably hot conditions in prison (with pencil note from postal inspector: "Precisely the same quarters the Unions soldiers occupy.")
GLC02166.028
August 6, 1862
Encouraging his wife to write more often.
GLC02166.029
August 7, 1862
Delay in receiving mail.
GLC02166.030
August 9, 1862
Mail received through Capt. Tiffany; worries about his wife's health.
GLC02166.031
August 10, 1862
Enduring Sundays in prison; mending his own clothes; receiving newspapers.
GLC02166.032
August 12, 1862
Handmade sleeve buttons for his wife; diphtheria in Wheeling; draft dodgers; enclosing various clippings; transcribing a letter by N.A. Gray about contraband letters. With several lines on page three written over in a second, darker hand.
GLC02166.033
August 13, 1862
Keeping track of sent/received letters.
GLC02166.034
August 15, 1862
Urging his wife to write regularly; fellow inmate's decision to take the oath [of allegiance?], and Hughes' opinion in the matter.
GLC02166.035
Postscript to previous letter urging his wife to say nothing of his remarks regarding Mr. G___'s cause.
GLC02166.036
To: John H. Hilldring.
1955/04/25
Sterling, Thomas M., fl. 1955
Asking if Hilldring can give him an affidavit on Colonel Stewart because Stewart wants to keep serving until he becomes eligible for retirement. The affidavit can give "evidence which will warrant the board recommending his retention upon the...
GLC06196.072
To: Maurice E. Peloubet.
1955/04/28
Hilldring, John H., 1895-1974
Thank you letter to Peloubet for sending Hilldring a congratulatory note for the 1955 citation that he "received from the Military Government Association last Saturday."
GLC06196.073
To: M. R. Falk.
TL: John to Miss Re: expressing his feelings about Saturday night-he felt very happy, delighted and highly flattered. He also tells her he feels sorry that she would not let him pay for the tickets.
GLC06196.074
To:Norman Acton.
Thank you letter to Acton for sending a congratulatory note.
GLC06196.075
To:Major Thomas M. Sterling.
Sending Sterling the affidavit he requested and telling Sterling that it is hard for him to make a judgment on Lieutenant Colonel Stewart.
GLC06196.076
To: Hiram S. Gans.
1955/04/29
Thank you letter to Mr. and Mrs. Gans, "for arranging for the award, for being so hospitable and cordial," to him and his wife.
GLC06196.077
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