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Du Vall, E.W., fl. 1822 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.202 Author/Creator: Du Vall, E.W., fl. 1822 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Printed letter signed Date: 29 November 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address Height: 25 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Desires to be appointed to the now vacant position of Clerk of the House of Representatives. The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Du Val was requesting Hobart's vote. Does not know Hobart personally, but refers him to politicians who do know him, and requests Hobart's support.

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Du Vall, E.W., fl. 1822

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