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Bramhall, Benjamin, 1787-1828 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.164 Author/Creator: Bramhall, Benjamin, 1787-1828 Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 February 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank ; 25 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Bramwell, writing as one of Hobart's constituents, urges Hobart to aid in the passage of the Mackerel Fishery Bill, then before Congress.

Bramhall, Benjamin, 1787-1828
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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