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September 15, 1829
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William B. Rochester
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.
GLC00976.002
September 25, 1829
GLC00976.003
October 12, 1829
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. re: reasons for opening the Buffalo branch (the national obligations of the Bank), rules for lending
GLC00976.004
November 17, 1829
GLC00976.005
October 7, 1829
GLC00976.006
5 January 1821
Smith, Albert, 1793-1867
to Aaron Hobart
Wishes Hobart a Happy New Year. Mentions that "the noise has not subsided regarding the post offices in Hanson & Pembroke." Also asks him to send a copy of the Intelligencer.
GLC06313.04.089
11 January 1821
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Mentions that Mr. Thorndike, who believes Ritchie has influence with Hobart, has requested another ship sent to the Pacific Ocean, for the protection of commerce. Notes that there may be "some danger of increasing our Naval force in that Sea, lest...
GLC06313.04.091
12 January 1821
Discusses matters related to the postal service in Massachusetts. Explains that the roads are blocked with snow and no post rider can deliver the mail through the towns. Referring to the Massachusetts constitutional convention of 1820, he notes that...
GLC06313.04.092
17 January 1821
Peirce, Levi, 1773-1847
Discusses his concern that the Federalists in his town plan to change the name of his post office to Middleborough 4 Corners and asks Hobart to stop it. Also discusses the history of his post office, explains the problems that a name change will...
GLC06313.04.093
6 March 1820
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Informs Hobart that a port road from Hanover to East Bridgewater will be established. Also mentions there will be a post office and thus a post master will be needed. A man named Mr. C. Cobb will be recommended for the position, but Samson wants to...
GLC06313.04.076
7 May 1820
Thanks Hobart for asking Mr. Morton "to use his influence in securing for me the office of collector of the district of Plymouth."
GLC06313.04.077
4 September 1848
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to Benjamin F. Butler
Comments on Butler leaving government service: "I see that you are no longer in the service of the Government of the U.S. The country may now claim you." Asks if Butler can address the State Convention in Boston on September 6th and 7th.
GLC02095.01
29 June 1820
Mentions that the federalists are trying to appoint Frank Le Barron for Collector of the District of Plymouth. Also mentions that it would be of great help if Hobart wrote a letter to the Secretary and permitted Sampson's friends, Albert Smith and...
GLC06313.04.079
7 October 1820
Mentions that he has heard that Hobart is concerned with manufactories, especially because the merchants will not vote for Hobart in an upcoming election. Requests Hobart's confirmation or denial of this rumor, because he fears he may be being...
GLC06313.04.080
20 October 1820
Informs Hobart of the votes of Bridgewater, Halifax, Kingston, Duxbury and Rochester. Mentions that Aaron will be elected to congress if the votes of the other towns (not heard of yet) are similar to these votes.
GLC06313.04.081
23 October 1820
Informs Hobart of the votes of Middleboro and Carver. Addresses him with pleasure as "Member of Congress elect," because based on the information received so far, Hobart has the majority votes over his opponent, William Baylies.
GLC06313.04.082
7 November 1820
Sends Hobart the vote tally of several Massachusetts towns and mentions "by the votes below you will see your election as member of the 17th Cong. is certain."
GLC06313.04.083
29 November 1820
Mentions that all is well in Hanover and wishes Hobart well. Indicates that people have asked about Hobart on business matters. Asks him to "communicate to me freely on the concerns of the nation."
GLC06313.04.085
18 December 1820
Collamore, Nathaniel, 1787-?
Discusses how and when the local mail should be delivered in detail. Also, states how the mail should be carried and asks him to persuade the Post Master General to make sure "to have the mail twice a week brought within Our town."
GLC06313.04.086
2 January 1820
Mentions that Robert Dunham has not heard anything "relating to carrying the mail on said routes." Asks Hobart to call the Post Master General and inquire about the matter.
GLC06313.04.088
13 December 1818
Discusses reports of vote tallies in the recent congressional election (which Sampson won) for several Massachusetts towns. Also discusses the processing of pension petitions, indicating that those from his district will be ready by 1 March 1819...
GLC06313.04.068
5 January 1819
Reports on congressional proceedings. Discusses the "political condition of South America," specifically endorsing American policy towards the "independent provinces of Rio De La Plata." Also mentions that "the Massachusetts claim was called as the...
GLC06313.04.069
10 February 1819
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
Congressman Wilson reports that "we are now entering upon the third week's debate on the subject of Genl [Andrew] Jackson's conduct in the Seminole War." Explains that the argument, which focused on the legality/constitutionality of Jackson's...
GLC06313.04.070
2 November 1818
Drew, Thomas, 1785-?
Sends Hobart the vote tally of the congressional election in the district covering Plymouth, Massachusetts, and informs him that the (overwhelming) majority votes (128 of 190) were for Zabdiel Sampson.
GLC06313.04.066
29 March 1819
Hobart, Benjamin, 1781-1877
Discusses legal and financial matters. On state politics, he comments "to [state] Senator I have no doubt but you will be chosen," and discusses what he has heard about how people will be voting.
GLC06313.04.071
1816
Bank of the United States, 1791-1811
Act to incorporate the subscribers to the Bank of the U.S.
"Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America, in congress assembled, That a bank of the United States of America shall be established, with a capital of thirty-five millions of dollars, divided into three...
GLC08025
5 January 1820
Discusses a law passed on 18 March 1818 and his expectation of news from the Secretary of War about "to whom pension certificates have been granted." Also discusses the "bankrupt Bill now before congress."
GLC06313.04.075
14 May 1819
Brown, Bartholomew, 1772-1854
Informs Hobart that a petition exists for creation of a viewing committee to consider the question of removing the General Court to a new location. Mentions that if Hobart agrees with the proposal, a "similar petition [should] be drawn up and...
GLC06313.04.072
18 May 1819
Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864
Discusses the "petition for a viewing Committee on the subject of removing the court house" and states that there are "6 or 7 hundred signers" in his town. Also, mentions that he will send the petition when signed to Hobart as has been agreed, so...
GLC06313.04.073
1 January 1820
Mentions the route to take for the mail to be delivered and explains why this route is less expensive. Asks Hobart to mention the two routes to the Post Master General and concludes by saying "We depend on you, to render all the assistance in every...
GLC06313.04.087
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