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27 February 1822
Bramhall, Benjamin, 1787-1828
to Aaron Hobart
Bramwell, writing as one of Hobart's constituents, urges Hobart to aid in the passage of the Mackerel Fishery Bill, then before Congress.
GLC06313.04.164
28 February 1822
Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828
Discusses a payment owed in regard to the capturing of a barge, and a mix up in the name of the man owed.
GLC06313.04.165
9 March 1822
Harris, Samuel D., fl. 1822
Harris, who identifies himself as a marshal, writes to thank Hobart for his assistance and ask for his future aid in regard to the "final passage of the Bill," probably the Mackerel Fishery Bill before Congress.
GLC06313.04.166
Ritchie, William, 1781-1842
Asks about the "probable fate" of a bill "to prohibit the importation of foreign Spirits," as he is soon expecting a shipment of rum whose value would be affected by the law. Complains about the already high duties on rum.
GLC06313.04.167
5 September 1868
Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874
[Check to Salmon P. Chase for $1000 for Howard University]
On verso, endorsed by Salmon P. Chase with a note to pay O. O. Howard on order. Also endorsed by Oliver O. Howard, H. Huntington and A. Van Allen (both bank cashiers), and several others. Contains several bank stamps. Tipped in measurement is 9.3...
GLC00723.01
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
31 August 1864
McSherry, Alice, fl. 1864-1865
to Henry F. McSherry
Sarcastic and funny letter written by Alice to her cousin Henry. Says they are expecting him on 14 September. Reports that his aunt says he will be disappointed in herself and cousin Lillie. Is sure that is not true though. Says they are beautiful...
GLC03523.21.31
14 October 1864
Shorb, James, fl. 1864
Written by Shorb to his friend McSherry. Says he will leave for New York on Monday and expects to be detained in Baltimore until Tuesday so that he will not reach New York until Wednesday evening. Says he will be staying on 5th Avenue and hopes to...
GLC03523.21.32
25 October 1864
McSherry, Richard M., 1818-?
Written by Richard to his brother Henry. Sends $20 to reduce the debt owed to Henry to $150. Mentions two mutual friends - one who is in a religious order and another who is about to join. Mentions that lectures have started and that "V.B. and myself...
GLC03523.21.33
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