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circa 1820
Scott, Walter, Sir (1771-1832)
Collection of 2 items regarding Sir Walter Scott [Decimalized .01- .02]
GLC00496.083
1828-1893
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin) (1818-1893)
[Collection of 2 items regarding Benjamin Butler] [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00496.136
7 May [1817]
Hill, Hugh (fl. 1780-1817)
[To all whom it may concern]
Somewhat illegible. Relates to the privateer ship the Pilgrim. Year is illegible but possibly 1817. Hill was the captain of the Pilgrim. Part of a collection of receipts from the Lovett family. John Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and...
GLC01450.006.20
22 January 1822
Hagner, Peter (fl. 1797-1822)
to Aaron Hobart
Indicates that a letter with enclosures Representative Hobart sent to the Secretary of War has been forwarded to the Auditor's Office. The letter regarded the payments sue to Edward Morton for boats and arms supplied. Explains pertinent regulations...
GLC06313.04.143
2 February 1822
Holmes, Charles J. (1790-1859)
Letter of introduction for the son of Elisha Ruggles of Rochester, Massachusetts, who was relocating to Washington, D.C. as "an officer in the newly established College at Washington."
GLC06313.04.148
21 February 1822
Unknown
Written from the Treasury Department & Auditor's Office. Asks for the papers in the case of Edward Morton to be returned. Hobart was helping Morton recover money owed to him for boats and arms he supplied (see GLC06313.143).
GLC06313.04.149
14 February 1822
Cutting, Nathaniel (b. 1774)
Discusses a memorial petition requesting a military land bounty for Stephen Raymond, the heir to Revolutionary War veteran Solomon Raymond, which had again come to his office. Indicates that his feelings about its merits have not changed and that he...
GLC06313.04.153
18 February 1822
Dey, Anthony (1777-1859)
Circular letter from Anthony Dey sending a flax sample (not included) processed by "his new Machine," which would be on exhibit in Washington, D.C.
GLC06313.04.158
22 February 1822
Meigs, Return J. (1782-1851)
Informs Hobart that he will "make the Communication attended to on Monday next," which has been delayed by several committees calling on him. Written from the General Post Office.
GLC06313.04.159
25 February 1822
In accordance with a resolution Hobart introduced and which had passed through Congress, Meigs, as Postmaster General, sent statements to the Speaker of the House and the Chairman on Post Offices & Post Roads. Sends Hobart a copy (not included)....
GLC06313.04.161
12 March 1822
Brown, Bartholomew (1772-1854)
Sends Hobart a friend's land warrant in hopes that Hobart can sell it in Washington, D.C., where Brown comments that it might fetch a higher price. The land was in South Bridgewater.
GLC06313.04.168
21 March 1822
Anderson, Joseph (1757-1837)
Indicates he received the "documents relative to the remission of a fine incurred by Captain Bartlett," which have been submitted to the Secretary of the Treasury for review. Written from the treasury and signed by Anderson as comptroller.
GLC06313.04.175
1 April 1822
Pleasonton, Stephen (d. 1855)
Forwards a letter (not included) he wrote "to Mr. Peirce in answer to the enquiry contained in his letter referred to me by you." Asks Hobart to send it to Peirce after he has read it. Written from the Treasury Department in Pleasonton's capacity...
GLC06313.04.181
26 February 1822
Written from the Treasury Department & Auditor's Office. Indicates that Edward Morton's claim for monies owed for a barge supplied during the War of 1812 (see GLC06313.143) was approved and he will be paid $289.
GLC06313.04.184
3 August 1822
Indicates that pension monies ($240) owed to Nabby Gardner, the widow of Zachary Gardner, will be paid. Written from the Third Auditor's office of the Treasury Department.
GLC06313.04.188
5 August 1822
Tucker, Thomas T. (1745-1828)
to Nabby Gardner
Paritally printed letter signed by Thomas T. Tucker, enclosing a draft for two hundred and forty dollars. The letter was sent "Care of Aaron Hobart." Signed as Treasurer of the United States. The letter and address are on separate pages, which...
GLC06313.04.189
18 September 1822
Burch, Samuel (fl. 1805-1823)
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 Burch was requesting Hobart's vote. Details his credentials, stating he has...
GLC06313.04.191
3 November 1822
Watkins, Tobias (1780-1855)
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 Watkins was requesting Hobart's vote. Details his credentials, having been a...
GLC06313.04.193
29 November 1822
Du Val, E. W. (fl. 1822)
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 Du Val was requesting Hobart's vote. Does not know Hobart personally, but refers...
GLC06313.04.202
15 December 1822
Beal, Thomas P. (1786-1852)
Hopes that Hobart can supply him with "The N. Intelligence" that he used to recieve from another Congressman, and discussed political races.
GLC06313.04.203
17 December 1822
Thomas, William (fl. 1822)
Offering Hobart a subscription to the local paper he publishes while Hobart is away in Washington. In return for sending the paper, hopes Hobart will send him any information he can.
GLC06313.04.204
8 February 1824
Otis, William
GLC06313.04.273
9 February 1824
Brown, O. B. (fl. 1824)
GLC06313.04.276
26 February 1824
Noted as written from the Engineer's department in Washington. Signed by [A. Thaimb?]
GLC06313.04.287
2 April 1824
Gordon, Charles (fl. 1824)
GLC06313.04.307
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