Jones, David, 1748-1822 to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.014 Author/Creator: Jones, David, 1748-1822 Place Written: North Yarmouth, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 June 1810 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 18.7 cm, Width: 14.9 cm Order a Copy
Notes his reception of Hobart's letter along with the quit claim Deeds, which he sent to French & Everetts. States that he is disappointed because out of the $70 he sent there was "none left for [him]" and he needed it to buy an Iron for the Mill he is building. Writes he will try again and hope he is not disappointed again. Also has an autograph note signed from Mary Nole (Jones' daughter) on page 2, relaying family news, including the birth of her five month old son Orlando and the death of Betsy's (her sister) son who was also about the same age. States that she is glad to hear Aaron is in good health and to have the apples he sent her. Also wishes one of his sisters can come and visit her.
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