5 January 1821

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Wishes Hobart a Happy New Year. Mentions that "the noise has not subsided regarding the post offices in Hanson & Pembroke." Also asks him to send a copy of the Intelligencer.

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29 November 1820

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that all is well in Hanover and wishes Hobart well. Indicates that people have asked about Hobart on business matters. Asks him to "communicate to me freely on the concerns of the nation."

GLC06313.04.085

28 December 1821

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

States that he is "pleas'd with a view of the finances of our country, & am confident they will improve progressively." Notes that Mr. Winslow is in Columbus, and that there was some "excitement & rumours as to his movements in his business in the north." Mentions the death of J. Wing, Deacon Brooks, and Thomas Stirson, but notes that the people of the area are generally in good health. On religion, he writes: "your Minister in Holy things makes a dash now & then (at what he calls Infidells) & then smooths all over with a plaister."

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9 January 1822

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Comments on Hobart's choice of Reverend Sparks for Chaplain, which "makes much conversation among our Brimstone folks." Speculates "that a Holy league will proceed to your city to exterminate the Infidels from the land." Notes that Mr. Winslow will soon be home "with ample funds for every demand." Mentions the "slow advance of winter" and that commercial prospects are good.

GLC06313.04.133

January 18, 1822

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Expresses his support of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Indicates that he has "seen its benefits in all countries except New England." Notes his hope that John Quincy Adams becomes the next president. Notes the coldness of the winter and the happiness of Mr. Winslow's family with the news of his imminent arrival. Indicates that there is a lot of discussion about the death of the widow of Captain William Church, who left a six thousand dollar inheritance to two sisters. Relates family news about his own family and others.

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January 29, 1821

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that W. Wood has been nominated as Judge of Probate. States that the nomination "will not be satisfactory to this country" and attributes it to the state senators from his district. Notes that a bad winter has limited communication. Also, asks for Hobart's help being appointed a commissioner, "If a Bankrupt Law is passed."

GLC06313.04.103

January 12, 1821

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses matters related to the postal service in Massachusetts. Explains that the roads are blocked with snow and no post rider can deliver the mail through the towns. Referring to the Massachusetts constitutional convention of 1820, he notes that "the doing of the convention [is] the theme of conversation in every circle, nor will it subside (in my oppinion) without more noise."

GLC06313.04.092

February 11, 1822

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses family and local news. Mentions worry about Hobart's sick infant, an older man and woman near death, and a four year old whose clothes caught fire and was burned to death. Comments on law lagging behind other professions, "as money is plenty for good notes." A post script urges Hobart to show Smith's reports to Mr. Homans, send a newspaper to the postmaster occasionally, and "remember my unkle N. Smith."

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