Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826 to Aaron Hobart
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.445 Author/Creator: Marston, John, fl. 1806-1826 Place Written: Quincy, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 January 1826 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 24 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Writes about the proposed reorganization of his son's (Lieutenant Ward Marston) corps in the Marines. He is worried this will adversely affect his son's rank and asks Hobart for advice. Mentions President John Adams, "I was last evening with the venerable Sage of Quincy; his health was only tolerably good, but his mind was brilliant. God grant he may live many years, and continue a blessing to our Country."
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