Folder 2
Contains 96 Results:
Commonplace book with figures of country dances, circa 1790s
Folder 2
Legend "Betsy Perkins" on first page; a notebook page in the hand of Harriet Perkins enclosed.
Correspondence, 1804-1812
Folder 2
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.
Gracie, Archibald to Perkins, Andrew, 1804 May 7
Item 1
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.
Correspondence, 1846, undated
Folder 2
Mary Deming (1798-1847) was a daughter of Julius Deming and Dorothy Champion Deming.
Deming, Mary to Perkins, Julius Deming, 1846 Jan 21
Item 1
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.
Appointment as aid de camp with the rank of captain, 6th Brigade of Militia in the State of Connecticut, 1823 Aug 4
Folder 2
Signed by Morris Woodruff.
Perkins, Abigail to King, Mary O., 1827 Oct 6
Item 4
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.
Perkins, Abigail to Boswell, Elizabeth Perkins Ingraham, 1828 May 27
Item 5
News of family and friends; visit to Canandaigua; invites Boswell to visit.
Perkins, Abigail to Perkins, Clarissa Deming, 1828 Aug 19
Item 6
Writes about Clarissa's health; Clarissa's children; Charles' business activities; news of friends and family; items purchased; her activities.
Perkins, Abigail to Boswell, Elizabeth Perkins Ingraham, 1828 Aug 20
Item 7
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.