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Hendrick, J. L. letter to Philana L. Foster, 20 September 1850

00-2026-34-0

 Collection
Identifier: 00-2026-34-0

Scope and Contents

A September 20, 1850 letter (00-2026-34-0) from J. L. Hendrick of Litchfield, Connecticut to Philana L. Foster of Fairport. The correspondence concerns Hendrick's past correspondence with Foster, property that he has stored with her family, and a catalog of the fruit trees that he has growing in Litchfield.

Dates

  • Creation: 20 September 1850

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Reproduction and Use

Copyright has been transferred to the Litchfield Historical Society for materials authored or otherwise produced by the creator(s) of this collection. Copyright status for other collection materials is unknown. Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.C.) beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the copyright owners. Works not in the public domain cannot be commercially exploited without permission of the copyright owners. Responsibility for any use rests exclusively with the user.

Extent

1 folders

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Purchased at auction from Stamparzine in New York City, New York by William Handelman on May 13, 1989.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

William Handelman.

Method of Acquisition

Gift.

Physical Description

The letter is in fine condition.

Title
Hendrick, J. L. letter to Philana L. Foster, 20 September 1850
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by Evan McDonagh, July 15, 2026.
Date
July 15, 2026
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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