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Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.173 Author/Creator: Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 15 March 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank ; 25 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the account of William Otis and related paperwork. Inquires about games of chess played by Colonel Bassett.

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

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