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Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.170 Author/Creator: Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850 Place Written: Abington, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Seeks Hobart's aid in discovering the status of a pension application for a widow, Nabby Gardner, of a soldier killed in the War of 1812. The docket contain information on Zachary Gardner's service.

Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Thomas, Mitchell, fl. 1810-1822
Baylies, William, 1776-1865
Hobart, Benjamin, 1781-1877
Dexter, fl. 1810-1822
Daes, fl. 1810-1822
Barrell (mayor), fl. 1810-1822
Sheldon, fl. 1805-1822

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