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Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.026 Author/Creator: Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853 Place Written: Gray, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 June 1813 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; Height: 25.3 cm, Width: 19.7 cm Order a Copy

Informs Hobart that he is moving to Massachusetts. Thus, he offers his real estate in Gray, Maine to Hobart, "a gentleman of .... political character and professional talents." Describes the business there and mentions he "will sell from $2500 to $3500 worth of real estate."

Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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