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Smith, J., fl. 1823 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.246 Author/Creator: Smith, J., fl. 1823 Place Written: Belfast, Maine Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 December 1823 Pagination: 1 p. : address : free frank Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 19.3 cm Order a Copy

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858

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