Ogden, Abraham, 1723-1790 to Samuel Ogden
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04803 Author/Creator: Ogden, Abraham, 1723-1790 Place Written: Newark, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1790 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 22.3 cm, Width: 18.9 cm Order a Copy
Abraham Ogden writes his brother Samuel to show his surprise at "Mr. Hockton's Resignation" from an office he held. Abraham Ogden believes that maybe it was due to his desire to involve himself in New Jersey politics. Abraham Ogden declares that it would be "impolitick in me to hold an Office."
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