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Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.080 Author/Creator: Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 October 1820 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 20.6 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Mentions that he has heard that Hobart is concerned with manufactories, especially because the merchants will not vote for Hobart in an upcoming election. Requests Hobart's confirmation or denial of this rumor, because he fears he may be being deceived by federalist partisans.

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Thomas, John, fl. 1820
Thomas (colonel), fl. 1820

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