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Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.106 Author/Creator: Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864 Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 5, 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 23 cm, Width: 18.8 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a land deal, informing Hobart that the sale's entry will be made in the name of Elizabeth Valcan, Priscilla Fillmore, and Jane Fillmore. Suggests that the sale should be "320 acres, that is two quarter sections of 160 acres each." Mentions the death of John Turner and Judge Thomas. Notes that he has no news from his eastern friends, but that may be because they are inattentive in sending it.

Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Lutham, fl. 1821
Fillmore, Jane, fl. 1821
Valcan, Elizabeth, fl. 1821
Elisabeth, fl. 1821
Fillmore, Priscilla, fl. 1821
Thomas, Judge
Turner, John, fl. 1791-1821
Hayward, Elijah, Mrs., fl. 1821

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