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Ritchie, William, 1781-1842 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.108 Author/Creator: Ritchie, William, 1781-1842 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 7, 1821 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank Height: 24.9 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

Explains that the letters that Mr. Cogswell sent are in his "Box at the Post Office." Also, informs Hobart that the impeachment trial of Judge Prescot will be postponed. A post script gives some background on Cogswell.

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Cogswell, fl. 1821-1822
Presco (judge), fl. 1821-1822
Leach, fl. 1821-1822
Gray, fl. 1821-1822
Ritchie, William Mrs

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