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Dana, Samuel, 1767-1835 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.067 Author/Creator: Dana, Samuel, 1767-1835 Place Written: Groton, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 November 1818 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 25.4 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a legal case against him. Informs Hobart that he has accepted Mr. Smith's proposition, which is "to have [Smith's] action against Dana] entered 'neither party.' " Mentions that he is willing to show Mr. Smith any papers he needs.

Dana, Samuel, 1767-1835
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Smith, fl. 1814-1862
Braron, fl. 1818
Eggleston, fl. 1818

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