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Warren, Henry (b. 1764) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.114 Author/Creator: Warren, Henry (b. 1764) Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 February 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25 x 19.9 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses a legal matter. Mentions that Judge Davis' refusal of 'probable cause' was owing to the certificate said to have accompanied the tin." Claims that he was not aware of the tin and was unable to obtain the evidence from the certificate. Asks that Hobart work so that "the report of the Commmerce should be a reference instead of a withdrawing. Notes that he is asking Hobart's assistance because the matter involves taxes from his constituents.

Warren, Henry, 1764-1828
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Davis (judge), fl. 1821

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