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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC06313.04.096 |
| From Archive Folder | Aaron Hobart Collection |
| Title | Josiah Robbins to Aaron Hobart discussing Revolutionary War pensions and general politics |
| Date | 18 January 1821 |
| Author | Robbins, Josiah (b. 1766) |
| Recipient | Hobart, Aaron |
| Document Type | Correspondence |
| Content Description | Sends an enclosed paper (not included) with an unspecified request from one of Robbin's friend, which involves a payment of some sort. Discusses local Revolutionary War pensions, noting that many people have received their pensions and asking if Hobart can do anything to send the certificate of pension for Benjamin Richards, William Robbins, and Solomon Bartlett. Also, discusses "the Importance of the Mackerel fishery bounty Bill." Mentions the death of their probate judge and possible successors. |
| Subjects | American Statesmen Politics Government and Civics Congress Pension Soldier's Pay Revolutionary War Continental Army Military History Law Diet and Nutrition Industry Commerce Maritime |
| People | Robbins, Josiah (b. 1766) Hobart, Aaron (1787-1858) Richard, Benjamin (fl. 1821) Robbins, William (fl. 1821) Bartlett, Solomon (fl. 1821) Wood, William (fl. 1821) |
| Place written | Plymouth, Massachusetts |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Banking & Economics; The American Revolution |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |