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Chamberlain, Jason, 1783-1821 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.007 Author/Creator: Chamberlain, Jason, 1783-1821 Place Written: Thomaston, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 November 1806 Pagination: 3 p. : address : docket ; Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Informs Hobart that he is fine and enjoying himself in Thomaston, Maine. But notes that the town has lost its charm since General Henry Knox died. Mentions he has recommended Aaron to work as a clerk for Samuel Thatcher and Thatcher has agreed to pay Aaron fifty dollars per year. Also mentions possibilities for boarding. Explains how to travel by water or stage if he decides to come. Requests an immediate answer from Hobart, and if he chooses not to come, a recommendation for someone else to take the position.

Chamberlain, Jason, 1783-1821
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Thatcher, Samuel, fl. 1806
Kalleran (colonel), fl. 1806
Lougel, fl. 1806
Mitchel, fl. 1806

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