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Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.076 Author/Creator: Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 March 1820 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.1 cm Order a Copy

Informs Hobart that a port road from Hanover to East Bridgewater will be established. Also mentions there will be a post office and thus a post master will be needed. A man named Mr. C. Cobb will be recommended for the position, but Samson wants to find a Republican for the appointment.

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Cobb, C., fl. 1820

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