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Hobart, Albert, 1792-1867 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.142 Author/Creator: Hobart, Albert, 1792-1867 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 22, 1821 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 24.3 cm, Width: 18.7 cm Order a Copy

Discusses auctioneering, dismissing the "boast of an honesty in their dealing" by New York auctioneers. Advises against a tax on auctions that would be prohibitive, since auctions are "the means of establishing a regularity in prices." But concedes that a small tax to "diminish the number of auctions sales would, I think, be useful." Informs Hobart that a payment he ordered made to Albert has been arranged by the constable, and discusses some related business matters. Asks for a report on the bankruptcy bill before Congress.

Hobart, Albert, 1792-1867
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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