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Turner, Charles, 1760-1839 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.024 Author/Creator: Turner, Charles, 1760-1839 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1813 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 25 x 19.8 cm. Order a Copy

Informing Aaron Hobart that the Secretary of the Navy is considering his application but has not decided anything.

Turner, Charles, 1760-1839
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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