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Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 to Aaron Hobart

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06313.04.213 Author/Creator: Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828 Place Written: Plymouth, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 December 1822 Pagination: 1 p. : address : docket : free frank ; 25 x 20.5 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses which route the mail should be carried over, and states most of the public support a specific route. Measures from Congress regarding suppresion of piracy also meet the approval of the public.

Hobart, Aaron, 1787-1858
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

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