Charles Adams (1805-1883) was born in Litchfield and eventually settled there. He was the son of Joseph and Deborah (Marsh) Adams. For additional information, see his entry in Creators.

Charles writes about the birth of his daughter, Mary Fairchild, family health and news, and the death of Julius Deming.

Charles writes to a daughter in Bath, N.Y. that he hopes her new school will be pleasant, implores her to study and remember the Bible and its teachings and recalls his fondness for Steuben County. He also writes a note his sister Betsey about improvements made to Joseph Adams's carpets.

Charles writes to his daughters in New Haven asking them to return by train to Litchfield.

Charles writes to his wife their son, Frankie (Francis) has contracted scarlet fever and advises her to return home from Buffalo.

Charles writes from Washington, D.C. that he will be visiting with their son, Charlie. He reports on going to the Capitol and visiting with friends.

Richards writes from Boston to report he death of their nephew William in Camden, S.C. and the status of his personal property and real estate and claims made against it. She would like Adams to render his opinion on the matter. She reports on the health of the family.

Richards writes from Boston thanking Adams for his kind attention to Amos. She offers her opinion concerning the Camden property and reports on health of family members.