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Ritchie, William, 1781-1842 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.155 Author/Creator: Ritchie, William, 1781-1842 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 17, 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses news about mutual friends and the visit of "Our brother Watson." Seeks a pay increase on the behalf of "Colonel Harris." Mentions a pending "bill for regulating the pay of customs House Officers" and comments on the importation of rum.

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Cogswell, fl. 1821-1822
Presco (judge), fl. 1821-1822
Leach, fl. 1821-1822
Gray, fl. 1821-1822
Ritchie, William Mrs

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