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Wilson, John, 1777-1848 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.059 Author/Creator: Wilson, John, 1777-1848 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 15, 1818 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Discusses his wife's poor health and indicates he enclosing a letter from Dr. Abbott (see GLC06313.060). Indicates that there is no significant news from Congress.

Wilson, John, 1777-1848
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Abbot, Dort, fl. 1818
Wilson, Mrs., fl. 1818

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