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Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.019 Author/Creator: Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850 Place Written: Abington, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 November 1810 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; Height: 23.1 cm, Width: 19.8 cm Order a Copy

Mentions that the "republican cause seems to be gathering strength," and cites successes in Delaware and Vermont. Reminds Hobart that the a congressional election is next Monday and discusses some of those involved.

Gurney, Nathan, 1769-1850
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Thomas, Mitchell, fl. 1810-1822
Baylies, William, 1776-1865
Hobart, Benjamin, 1781-1877
Dexter, fl. 1810-1822
Daes, fl. 1810-1822
Barrell (mayor), fl. 1810-1822
Sheldon, fl. 1805-1822

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