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24 December 1822
to Aaron Hobart
Thanking Hobart for forwarding documents to them from Congress, and requesting any further communication Hobart can provide.
GLC06313.04.211
28 December 1822
Howe, John, 1783-1864
Believes his "object...will be obtained" and discusses a possible nomination. Discusses his father's revolutionary war service. In his postscript requests that Hobart puts his name foward for nomination by the President to the Senate.
GLC06313.04.212
31 December 1822
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
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.
GLC06313.04.213
1822
Quincy, Josiah, 1772-1864
Remarks on some of the provisions of the laws of Massachusetts, affecting poverty, vice and crime
Contains Quincy's thoughts on the relation between poverty, crime and vice, and how society should deal with them. Printed by "Hilliard & Metcalf." Signed by Quincy on the front cover.
GLC06313.04.214
7 January 1823
Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864
Discussing the debates in the press between Henry Clay and John Quincy Adams, and offering to send Hobart issues of the "National Republican" a Cincinatti newspaper. Believes Clay must respond to Adams forceful challenge. Hayward was a strong...
GLC06313.04.215
Jones, Alex, fl. 1823
Requesting Hobart's help in appointing John Howe as "collector for the port of Bristol and Warren.
GLC06313.04.216
9 January 1823
Asking Hobart to pettition Congress to create a new postal route in his village. Says the route is badly needed, and that the lack of a route causes great inconvenience.
GLC06313.04.217
12 January 1823
GLC06313.04.218
30 September 1831
Gerry, James T., 1797-1854
to Ann T. Gerry
Sightseeing in Italy while on shore leave. Tells his family about his time spent in Florence, Pisa, Rome and other cities, and the famous sights he has seen. Details the great artwork he has admired, and briefly mentions politics and governance in...
GLC09099.01
12 March 1839
Writing to his mother, discusses time spent with relatives and plans to sail soon. Describes his time with his cousins, and reports they are doing well. Gives news about his ship and his upcoming orders. Written on board the U.S.S. "Warren."
GLC09099.02
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