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Thatcher, Samuel, 1776-1872 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.008 Author/Creator: Thatcher, Samuel, 1776-1872 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 8, 1807 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a job offer for Hobart where he can complete in his law studies at Thatcher's law office in Warren, Maine, and asks him to come to Boston for an interview. Mentions that he can be found at the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he was currently serving.

Thatcher, Samuel, 1776-1872
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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