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Collection Reference Number GLC06313.04.185
From Archive Folder Aaron Hobart Collection 
Title William Gordon to Aaron Hobart regarding a veteran's pension
Date 27 April 1822
Author Gordon, William (1783-1851)  
Recipient Hobart, Aaron  
Document Type Correspondence
Content Description Dr. Gordon writes on behalf of Ebed Stockton, a Revolutionary War soldier who lost his pension due to a new law and was petitioning to have it restored. Describes some of Stockton's ailments.
Subjects American Statesmen  Politics  Government and Civics  Congress  Revolutionary War  Military History  Continental Army  Soldier's Pay  Pension  Health and Medical  
People Gordon, William (1783-1851)  Hobart, Aaron (1787-1858)  
Place written Hingham, Massachusetts
Theme Government & Politics; Banking & Economics; The American Revolution
Sub-collection The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859
Additional Information Dr. William Gordon (1783-1851) practiced medicine in Hingham from 1807-1838.
Copyright The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History
Module Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859