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Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.088 Author/Creator: Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 January 1820 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 20.7 x 16.8 cm. Order a Copy

Mentions that Robert Dunham has not heard anything "relating to carrying the mail on said routes." Asks Hobart to call the Post Master General and inquire about the matter.

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Dunham, Robert, fl. 1820-1821
Lazell, fl. 1820-1821

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