Hobby, John, 1749-1802 to Henry Jackson
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02437.04824 Author/Creator: Hobby, John, 1749-1802 Place Written: Portland, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 January 1791 Pagination: 4 p. ; 18.1 x 14.9 cm. Order a Copy
Sends Jackson a memorandum outlining his military service under Jackson. Hopes this resume will boost his chance at receiving an appointment in the new militia. On verso Jackson confirms, in his own hand, Hobby's statement on 23 January 1791.
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