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Commonplace book with figures of country dances, circa 1790s

Folder 2

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Legend "Betsy Perkins" on first page; a notebook page in the hand of Harriet Perkins enclosed.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: circa 1790s

Correspondence, 1804-1812

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Andrew Perkins (1743-1822) was married three times. Among his children were Andrew Perkins Jr. and Elizabeth Perkins Ingraham Boswell with his first wife Anne Turner and Charles Perkins, Harriet Perkins, Abigail Perkins, and Edward Perkins with his third wife Elizabeth Taylor Perkins.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1804-1812

Gracie, Archibald to Perkins, Andrew, 1804 May 7

Item 1

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Encloses letters and copies of letters from Capt. Ingraham; reports that Capt. Ingraham's ship requires repair and he cannot be expected there for some time.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1804 May 7

Correspondence, 1846, undated

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Mary Deming (1798-1847) was a daughter of Julius Deming and Dorothy Champion Deming.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1846, undated

Deming, Mary to Perkins, Julius Deming, 1846 Jan 21

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Sent from Hartford, CT to her nephew Julius in New Haven, Mary questions his comfort and wants to know if he received the feather bed and blankets. She discusses the social happenings, shares news of family and friends, and would like him to visit if his studies permit. Mary also comments that her cough has returned.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1846 Jan 21

Appointment as aid de camp with the rank of captain, 6th Brigade of Militia in the State of Connecticut, 1823 Aug 4

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Signed by Morris Woodruff.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1823 Aug 4

Perkins, Abigail to King, Mary O., 1827 Oct 6

Item 4

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Offers condolences for the loss of King's daughter Mary; unable to comply with King's request to spend the winter with her; reports the death of her brother's infant daughter.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1827 Oct 6

Perkins, Abigail to Boswell, Elizabeth Perkins Ingraham, 1828 May 27

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News of family and friends; visit to Canandaigua; invites Boswell to visit.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1828 May 27

Perkins, Abigail to Perkins, Clarissa Deming, 1828 Aug 19

Item 6

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Writes about Clarissa's health; Clarissa's children; Charles' business activities; news of friends and family; items purchased; her activities.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1828 Aug 19

Perkins, Abigail to Boswell, Elizabeth Perkins Ingraham, 1828 Aug 20

Item 7

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Identifier: Item 7
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Writes about Clarissa's health; it has frustrated Charles' plans; she will never be able to return here; it is all unfortunate for him, but he is determined to make the best of it; news of family and friends.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1828 Aug 20