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Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.163 Author/Creator: Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 26, 1822 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Discusses the upcoming selection of candidates for state senate. Discusses the suggestion that Sampson's salary (as district Collector) be abolished and thanks Hobart for being against it. Comments on the bill (with the salary provision) and its possible negative effects on shipping at length. Notes thoughts and worries of "Our merchants & fishermen" in regard to the Mackerel Fishery Bill.

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Diman, David, fl. 1822

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