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Hamlin, Alanson, fl. 1795 to William S. Holabird

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05636.36 Author/Creator: Hamlin, Alanson, fl. 1795 Place Written: Bridgeport, Connecticut Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 November 1835 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 24.3 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Hamlin writes at the request of Ransom Clark Canfield of Bridgeport, who Holabird brought a case against for penalties under the United States Revenue Laws. Discusses Canfield's position, stating that he wishes to hear if and/or when Holabird plans on having the case tried. Relates that Canfield is "confident you have been deceived by others, as to the evidence which can be adduced against him; and that you will be satisfied, when the trials are over, if not before, that the prosecutions were without cause."

Hamlin, Alanson, 1795-?
Holabird, William S., 1794-1855
Canfield, Ransom Clark, fl. 1816-1835

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