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Baylies, William, 1776-1865 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.190 Author/Creator: Baylies, William, 1776-1865 Place Written: West Bridgewater, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 August 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Discusses a recent court case involving property, and suggests future actions related to the outcome.

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Baylies, William, 1776-1865

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