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Hayward, Elijah (1786-1864) to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.215 Author/Creator: Hayward, Elijah (1786-1864) Place Written: Cincinnati, Ohio Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 7 January 1823 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank ; 25 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Discussing the debates in the press between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams, and offering to send Hobart issues of the "National Republican" a Cincinatti newspaper. Believes Clay must respond to Adams forceful challenge. Hayward was a strong supporter of Adams, and was trying to win Hobart's help in securing Adam's favors for his clients, Looker and Reynolds, the publishers of the "New Republic."

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864

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