Folder 2
Contains 96 Results:
Deming, Dorothy to Deming, Charles, 1817
Item 4
Writes to her brother regarding health of their father and other news of their parents; state of fruits and vegetables; intends visiting Burlington this fall with Miss Pierce; news of friends; Vira will know what kind of hat or bonnet she would like; acquiring some cambric for her; health of Gov. Wolcott; two trials upcoming for capital punishment.
Correspondence, 1827-1828
Folder 2
Abigail Perkins (1795-1875) was a daughter of Andrew Perkins and Elizabeth Taylor Perkins and the sister-in-law of Clarissa Deming Perkins. In addition to the papers listed below, there are 8 folders of papers created after 1840 that have not been processed.
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.
Perkins, Andrew to Perkins, Edward, 1810 Aug 13
Item 2
News of family and friends; his recent travels in Connecticut.
Perkins, Andrew to Smith, Francis, 1810 Dec 14
Item 3
Gives instructions regarding selling apples in Demarra and purchasing goods with the proceeds.
[?] to "sister", 1812 Mar 12
Item 4
News of family; Harriet received a letter from Charles describing a great disturbance at Yale; reports on a letter from papa's brother in Demarara about a seized vessel. On reverse of the letter is a note from Andrew Perkins regarding Mr. Huntington, Esq. Clark and some money.
Correspondence, 1830
Folder 2
Charles Perkins (1792-1856) was the husband of Clarissa Deming Perkins and a son of Andrew Perkins and Elizabeth Taylor Perkins. Oversize items are listed after the folder listing. In addition to the papers listed below, there are 14 folders of papers created after 1840 that have not been processed.
Perkins, Charles to Perkins, Abigail, 1830 Jan 13
Item 1
Describes his office; news of family; furniture he sent from Rochester for Mrs. P.; will probably not visit Connecticut until May or April; describes Rochester; feelings about his situation.
Perkins, Charles to Deming, Mary, 1830
Item 2
Glad to hear she has been a good girl; remembers her; looks at her portrait; will see her in spring.