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Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.082 Author/Creator: Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 23 October 1820 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket ; 20.3 x 16.2 cm. Order a Copy

Informs Hobart of the votes of Middleboro and Carver. Addresses him with pleasure as "Member of Congress elect," because based on the information received so far, Hobart has the majority votes over his opponent, William Baylies.

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Baylies, William, 1776-1865

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