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15 February 1818
Wilson, John, 1777-1848
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses his wife's poor health and indicates he enclosing a letter from Dr. Abbott (see GLC06313.060). Indicates that there is no significant news from Congress.
GLC06313.04.059
29 January 1818
Abbot, H., fl. 1818
to John Wilson
Dr. Abbot gives an account of Mrs. Wilson's health, indicating that he believes she will live until Mr. Wilson returns from Washington, D.C at the end of the congressional session. This letter was originally sent to the Massachusetts congressman...
GLC06313.04.060
30 March 1818
Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850
to Ferris Pell [copy]
Copy of a letter from Calhoun to Pell discussing the case "of the claims of the state of New York against the United States, for disbursements on account of Militia in the late War," referring to the War of 1812. Written from the Department of War...
GLC06313.04.061
22 February 1815
Informs Hobart of President Madison's approval of the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.. Shares his insight on the war by stating that "we have ... not obtained Peace by War,... but have lost much of that we possessed".
GLC06313.04.042
15 February 1815
Smith, Albert, 1763-1823
Discusses a legal case against him. Mentions that there has been "unfair impression & representation" cast upon him and thus, asks Hobart for several favors, such as to have a conference with K. Whitman, to have permission to visit his family, to...
GLC06313.04.041
3 December 1816
Baylies, William, 1776-1865
Informs Hobart that A.H. Lawrence & Co. would not make the endorsement because they claimed they did not have any authority to do so, "except in case of payment of the residue." Mentions he has written to Mr. Winslow so ask "what to return or keep...
GLC06313.04.052
25 March 1815
Congratulates Hobart on being in the Massachusetts Legislature, which Wilson just learned of. Also writes to Maria Hobart (his sister). Replies to her comment that her "Husband has taken great liberties & I must not believe all he says."
GLC06313.04.043
29 March 1815
Everitt, Haber, fl. 1815
Sends Hobart the cost for suits, offices and community fees.
GLC06313.04.044
10 April 1815
Gordon, William, 1783-1851
In accordance with Mr. Litchfield's wishes, Dr. Gordon describes his situation. Litchfield was in a sick bed do to injuries sustained in a fight with his brother.
GLC06313.04.045
24 July 1815
Replies to Hobart's question concerning an unspecified legal matter.
GLC06313.04.047
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