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Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1824 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.130 Author/Creator: Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1824 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank Height: 24.5 cm, Width: 19.1 cm Order a Copy

Writing on behalf of William Pincers and Frances Joscelyn, Hobart reports mistakes in making their schedules, possibly for tax purposes or Revolutionary War benefits. Explains the adjustments that need to be made to the record to reflect the property held by each man. Pincers, he explains, is a veteran in need of obtaining aid.

Hobart, Thomas, fl. 1821-1822
Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Joscelyn, Frances, fl. 1822
Pincirs, William, fl. 1822

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