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Burch, Samuel, fl. 1805-1823 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.191 Author/Creator: Burch, Samuel, fl. 1805-1823 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 September 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : docket ; 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 Burch was requesting Hobart's vote. Details his credentials, stating he has worked in the Office of the House for eighteen years, and believes he is well qualified for the promotion. Burch was soon appointed to the position.

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Burch, Samuel, fl. 1805-1823

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