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Home, John, fl. 1821 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.120 Author/Creator: Home, John, fl. 1821 Place Written: Bristol, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 December 1821 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank Height: 24.8 cm, Width: 20 cm Order a Copy

Explains that the Collector of the Customs's office in his district will soon be vacant. Indicates that he is planning on applying for the position and seeks Hobart's support and assistance in obtaining the post.

Home, John, fl. 1821
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
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Eddy, fl. 1821
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