Matthew Bolles ALS to Isaac Hill. May 9, 1829, 1829

Rev. Matthew Bolles, Easton, Massachusetts to Isaac Hill, Washington DC who then forwards it to John Branch, Secretary of the Navy. Cover portion "Easton Ms [Massachusetts) 5 May Free [Franked mail) Hon. Isaac Hill Contrlr Treasy Dpt US Washington D.C." The author is Rev. Matthew Bolles (1769- 1838) who was born at Ashford, now Eastford, Connecticut and began his career as a businessman until he became a Baptist preacher.