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Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.154 Author/Creator: Holmes, Abraham, 1754-1839 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 15, 1822 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the bankruptcy bill, which Holmes opposes. Also discusses a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution limiting the number of senators from each locale, as well as pending state taxation and election bills, and an amendment to the pauper law.

Holmes, Abraham R., 1754-1839
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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