Peirce, Levi (1773-1847) to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.093 Author/Creator: Peirce, Levi (1773-1847) Place Written: Middleborough, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 January 1821 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25.2 x 21.2 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses his concern that the Federalists in his town plan to change the name of his post office to Middleborough 4 Corners and asks Hobart to stop it. Also discusses the history of his post office, explains the problems that a name change will cause, and discusses postal appointments.
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