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Thomas, William, fl. 1822 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.204 Author/Creator: Thomas, William, fl. 1822 Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 December 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 25 cm, Width: 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Offering Hobart a subscription to the local paper he publishes while Hobart is away in Washington. In return for sending the paper, hopes Hobart will send him any information he can.

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Thomas, William, fl. 1822

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