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Armelt, William, fl. 1811 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.021 Author/Creator: Armelt, William, fl. 1811 Place Written: Rainow, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 March 1811 Pagination: 2 p. : address ; 25.2 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Proposes sailing together to Abington on 1 May 1811, but understands if Hobart has to sail sooner. Also asks Hobart to inquire about the cotton manufactory, as he intends to take up that business.

Armelt, William, fl. 1811
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Winsworth, William, fl. 1811
Clark, fl. 1811

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