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19 August 1822
Baylies, William, 1776-1865
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses a recent court case involving property, and suggests future actions related to the outcome.
GLC06313.04.190
21 October 1822
Milnor, William, 1769-1848
Desires to be appointed to the now vacant post "the office of Clerk of the House of Representatives." The office of the Clerk is filled by a vote among the Representatives, and Milnor was requesting Hobart's vote. States he has served as a...
GLC06313.04.192
6 November 1822
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Election results for five towns in Massachusetts in the race for Congress. Notes how many votes Hobart and his opponent C. Otis recieved in five small Massachusetts town in the election for the eighteenth Congress. Believes the Federalists are...
GLC06313.04.194
15 November 1822
Gay, Ebenezer, 1771-1842
Discussing property claims resulting from a bankruptcy. Requesting Hobart's help in making sure he secures the amount of the property he desires. Also discussed a bankruptcy bill that may come up for vote again in Congress soon, and hopes Hobart's...
GLC06313.04.195
29 October 1822
Chambers, B. S., 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 Chambers was requesting Hobart's vote. States his desire to fill the post...
GLC06313.04.196
19 November 1822
Hayward, Elijah, 1786-1864
Soliciting Hobart's help in an attempt to secure an "appointment as publisher of the Laws of Congress." Hayward has already contacted Secretary of State John Q. Adams in the hope of securing this appointment for "Looker & Reynolds printers" to...
GLC06313.04.197
25 November 1822
Skinner, John Stuart, 1788-1851
Requesting Hobart's support for the publication of "The American Farmer" a paper intended to disseminate information about agricultural advances and technology. The paper has been a success so far, but requests Hobart's support in any way possible.
GLC06313.04.198
23 November 1822
Saunders, Judith Foster, 1772-1841
Asking Hobart to vote for Colonel William Beach for the office of Collector of the town of Gloucester. Refers to Beach as "a near relation and friend" of Hobart's. Signed with the names of both Beach and Saunders, but appears to be written in the...
GLC06313.04.199
Asking Hobart to pass information along to John Q. Adams regarding his involvement with a newspaper. Hayward had previously written Hobart (GLC06313.197) requesting that he try to persuade Adams to award the rights to print the laws of congress in...
GLC06313.04.200
Crafts, Frederick, fl. 1822
Wishes to become an instructor at a school, and hopes Hobart will write a testimonial for him and help him gather students. If teaching does not work out, hopes Hobart can help him secure other work. Written at Kingston, most likely either Virginia...
GLC06313.04.201
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