Wolcott, Betsey Huntington to Wolcott, Frederick, 1801 May 27
Item 2
Item — Folder: 78
Identifier: Item 2
Scope and Contents
Letter from Litchfield with local news. The town is in need of rain. Dr. Dwight is there to preach; says she has never heard a more charming speaker. She has had the Beechers and Reeves for tea; mentions sermons of Backus and Camp. Requests Frederick find their son a Morocco Jockey and a piece of linen as well as a piece of cloth to make a suit for their son. Mr. Smith has been papering and painting their East Room, would like to know if it is possible to get a proper paper for their North room.
Dates
- created: 1801 May 27
Creator
- From the Collection: Wolcott, Frederick, 1767-1837 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833 (Person)
- From the Collection: Huntington, Jabez Williams, 1788-1847 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wolcott, Betsey Huntington, 1774-1812 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rankin, Laura Maria Wolcott, 1811-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Freeman, Hannah Huntington Wolcott, 1803-1838 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
Contact:
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Litchfield CT 06759
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7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org