3 November 1822

Watkins, Tobias, 1780-1855

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Desires to be appointed to the now vacant position of Clerk of the House of Representatives. The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Watkins was requesting Hobart's vote. Details his credentials, having been a public servant for nearly twenty years. Also notes that he has eight children to support, and is therefore in need of the position. Hopes for Hobart's support. Watkins was not elected as Clerk.

GLC06313.04.193

29 November 1822

Du Vall, E.W., fl. 1822

Printed letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Desires to be appointed to the now vacant position of Clerk of the House of Representatives. The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Du Val was requesting Hobart's vote. Does not know Hobart personally, but refers him to politicians who do know him, and requests Hobart's support.

GLC06313.04.202

15 December 1822

Beal, Thomas P., 1786-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Hopes that Hobart can supply him with "The N. Intelligence" that he used to recieve from another Congressman, and discussed political races.

GLC06313.04.203

17 December 1822

Thomas, William, fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Offering Hobart a subscription to the local paper he publishes while Hobart is away in Washington. In return for sending the paper, hopes Hobart will send him any information he can.

GLC06313.04.204

21 October 1822

Milnor, William, 1769-1848

Printed letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Desires to be appointed to the now vacant post "the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives." The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Milnor was requesting Hobart's vote. States he has served as a Representative for many years previously, and believes this has prepared him well for the post. Milnor was not elected as Clerk.

GLC06313.04.192

6 November 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Election results for five towns in Massachusetts in the race for Congress. Notes how many votes Hobart and his opponent C. Otis recieved in five small Massachusetts town in the election for the eighteenth Congress. Believes the Federalists are giving up, and that Hobart will win the election, which he did.

GLC06313.04.194

15 November 1822

Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discussing property claims resulting from a bankruptcy. Requesting Hobart's help in making sure he secures the amount of the property he desires. Also discussed a bankruptcy bill that may come up for vote again in Congress soon, and hopes Hobart's vote on the bill is "unbiased by local or partial considerations & influenced only by your conceptions of the probable effect of that measure upon the nation at large."

GLC06313.04.195

29 October 1822

Chambers, B. S., fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Desires to be appointed to the now vacant position of Clerk of the House of Representatives. The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Chambers was requesting Hobart's vote. States his desire to fill the post honorably, and gives a number of references. Chambers was not elected as Clerk.

GLC06313.04.196

19 November 1822

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Soliciting Hobart's help in an attempt to secure an "appointment as publisher of the Laws of Congress." Hayward has already contacted Secretary of State John Q. Adams in the hope of securing this appointment for "Looker & Reynolds printers" to publish the laws in Cincinnati. But he also requests Hobart's assisstance in persuading Adams. Informs Hobart that Looker and Reynolds operate a free state paper in the city, and one that may decide to support Adams in the upcoming election. States expressely that Adams will not automatically win their support by choosing them, even though this…

GLC06313.04.197

25 November 1822

Skinner, John Stuart, 1788-1851

Letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Requesting Hobart's support for the publication of "The American Farmer" a paper intended to disseminate information about agricultural advances and technology. The paper has been a success so far, but requests Hobart's support in any way possible.

GLC06313.04.198

23 November 1822

Saunders, Judith Foster, 1772-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Asking Hobart to vote for Colonel William Beach for the office of Collector of the town of Gloucester. Refers to Beach as "a near relation and friend" of Hobart's. Signed with the names of both Beach and Saunders, but appears to be written in the same hand. The two women established and were the proprieters of Saunders' and Beach's Academy for Girls on Meeting House Hill. Beach did serve as the Collector for Gloucester.

GLC06313.04.199

25 November 1822

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Asking Hobart to pass information along to John Q. Adams regarding his involvement with a newspaper. Hayward had previously written Hobart (GLC06313.197) requesting that he try to persuade Adams to award the rights to print the laws of congress in Cincinnati to a particular paper. Now writes to inform Hobart that he has become a writer for this paper, but that he has no financial stake, and that this employment should not affect his strong recomendation of the paper. Wishes Hobart to pass this information on to Adams. Also informs Hobart that the paper that currently prints the laws in…

GLC06313.04.200

25 November 1822

Crafts, Frederick, fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Wishes to become an instructor at a school, and hopes Hobart will write a testimonial for him and help him gather students. If teaching does not work out, hopes Hobart can help him secure other work. Written at Kingston, most likely either Virginia or Massachusetts.

GLC06313.04.201

19 December 1822

Peirce, Peter H., 1788-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Hoping to win Hobart's support for a pension for Leonard Briggs, since Hobart was on the Committee of Revolutionary Pensions. Briggs can no longer works, served in the army, and was taken prisoner, and Peirce believes he is deserving of a pension.

GLC06313.04.205

20 December 1822

Jacobs, Nathaniel, 1782-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discussing who should be appointed in charge of the post office in Canandaigua. Believes Mr. Heartnell, who has just won the office, does not deserve it, and is not supported by the village. Reccomends Mr. Gooding for the position, and requests Hobart's help in getting him into office.

GLC06313.04.206

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

20 December 1822

Ritchie, William, fl. 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Introducing "my old friend, Mr. Elliot," discussing the trial of Mr. Maffit, and says there is no other news of note.

GLC06313.04.208

21 December 1822

Hobart, Nathaniel, 1758-1838

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Describes the allotment of a widow's dower. "The Gentlemen appointed to set off the widows dower...have executed that business, they have set off 1 acre...on the West side of the lot..." Also relates family news.

GLC06313.04.209

23 December 1822

Beal, Thomas P., 1786-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Expresses support for John Quincy Adams but questions the abilities of "The General." Most likely refering to John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson. Defends Adams as "a statesman," details his experience, and says "The General" is "a shabby auxiliary."

GLC06313.04.210

24 December 1822

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Thanking Hobart for forwarding documents to them from Congress, and requesting any further communication Hobart can provide.

GLC06313.04.211

28 December 1822

Howe, John, 1783-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Believes his "object...will be obtained" and discusses a possible nomination. Discusses his father's revolutionary war service. In his postscript requests that Hobart puts his name foward for nomination by the President to the Senate.

GLC06313.04.212

31 December 1822

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses which route the mail should be carried over, and states most of the public support a specific route. Measures from Congress regarding suppresion of piracy also meet the approval of the public.

GLC06313.04.213

1822

Quincy, Josiah, 1772-1864

Pamphlet signed

Title: Remarks on some of the provisions of the laws of Massachusetts, affecting poverty, vice and crime

Contains Quincy's thoughts on the relation between poverty, crime and vice, and how society should deal with them. Printed by "Hilliard & Metcalf." Signed by Quincy on the front cover.

GLC06313.04.214

7 January 1823

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discussing the debates in the press between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams, and offering to send Hobart issues of the "National Republican" a Cincinatti newspaper. Believes Clay must respond to Adams forceful challenge. Hayward was a strong supporter of Adams, and was trying to win Hobart's help in securing Adam's favors for his clients, Looker and Reynolds, the publishers of the "New Republic."

GLC06313.04.215

7 January 1823

Jones, Alex, fl. 1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Requesting Hobart's help in appointing John Howe as "collector for the port of Bristol and Warren.

GLC06313.04.216