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Field name | Value |
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Collection Reference Number | GLC06313.04.154 |
From Archive Folder | Aaron Hobart Collection |
Title | Abraham Holmes to Aaron Hobart discussing the Bankruptcy Bill and other political issues |
Date | 15 February 1822 |
Author | Holmes, Abraham R. (1754-1839) |
Recipient | Hobart, Aaron |
Document Type | Correspondence |
Content Description | Discusses the bankruptcy bill, which Holmes opposes. Also discusses a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution limiting the number of senators from each locale, as well as pending state taxation and election bills, and an amendment to the pauper law. |
Subjects | American Statesmen Politics Government and Civics Congress Finance Debt Law State Constitution Election Poverty Taxes or Taxation |
People | Holmes, Abraham R. (1754-1839) Hobart, Aaron (1787-1858) |
Place written | Boston, Massachusetts |
Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics |
Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
Additional Information | Abraham R. Holmes was the father of Charles J. Holmes (see GLC06313.148). |
Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |