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Chambers, B. S., fl. 1822 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.196 Author/Creator: Chambers, B. S., fl. 1822 Place Written: Georgetown, Kentucky Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 October 1822 Pagination: 2 p. : address : free frank ; 25 x 19.5 cm. Order a Copy

Desires to be appointed to the now vacant position of Clerk of the House of Representatives. The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Chambers was requesting Hobart's vote. States his desire to fill the post honorably, and gives a number of references. Chambers was not elected as Clerk.

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Chambers, B. S., fl. 1822

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