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20 December 1822

Winsor, Nathaniel, Jr., 1775-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Requesting Hobart's assisstance regarding a law that will pay them for the loss of their ship. "If the result should be in our favor, and you have any voice or influence...you will request the law to authorize the Collector to pay the allowance to the Owner of the Ready Rhino." The Ready Rhino was a ship that belonged to the Winsor's that had been lost at sea, for which they were seeking compensation. In February Hobart petitioned Congress on behalf of Winsor's. The Journal of the House of Representatives states "Monday, February 11, 1822...Mr. Hobart presented a petition of Nathaniel…

GLC06313.04.207

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