Folder 18
Contains 9 Results:
Goodrich, Mary Ann Wolcott, 1780-1795
Folder 18
Seven letters from Mary Ann Goodrich Wolcott to Frederick Wolcott discussing family life and politics. Several of these were conserved in August, 2009. Details of treatment are in the accession file.
Goodrich, Mary Ann Wolcott to Wolcott, Frederick, 1786 Dec 12
Item 1
Maryann teases her brother Frederick about his letters; discusses the ball of the previous week; requests a fabric sample; asks him to check on her picture at Doolittle's shop (presumably Amos Doolittle, a CT engraver known to have worked with artist Ralph Earl, who painted Mary Ann's portrait). Conserved 10/2009.
Goodrich, Mary Ann Wolcott to Wolcott, Frederick, 1789 Nov 22
Item 2
Mary Ann Wolcott Goodrich writes to her brother Frederick to console him over his failed courtship with Miss Van Vleck; details family travels. Conserved 10/2009.
Goodrich, Mary Ann Wolcott to Wolcott, Frederick, 1790 Feb 21
Item 3
Marianne Wolcott Goodrich complains to her brother Frederick that he has not written her; suggests a flute, a pitch plaster, and a pretty wife as cures for crossness, indolence, and headache. Includes a note from her husband written on the back containing information about the price of a trip to Barbados. Conserved 10/2009.
Goodrich, Mary Ann Wolcott to Wolcott, Frederick, 1791 May
Item 4
Marianne Wolcott Goodrich writes to her brother Frederick Wolcott with medical and dietary advice; family affairs. Conserved 10/2009.
Goodrich, Mary Ann Wolcott to Wolcott, Frederick, 1791 Nov 11
Item 5
Marianne Wolcott Goodrich exchanges family news with her brother, Frederick Wolcott; says if he comes to visit she will help him win the affection of Catherine (Kitty) Wadsworth; electors meet in Middletown; admonishes him for not writing. Conserved 10/2009.
Goodrich, Mary Ann Wolcott to Wolcott, Frederick, 1794 Jan 19
Item 6
Marianne Wolcott Goodrich thanks her brother for the letters he sent her during her illness’ regrets she cannot be in Litchfield for the final days of their mother’s life, but her health does not permit it; describes her symptoms in detail and complains about the surgery she underwent.
Goodrich, Mary Ann Wolcott to Wolcott, Frederick, 1795 Feb 3
Item 7
Marianne Wolcott Goodrich writes her brother that she had influenza like symptoms; her husband, Chauncey Goodrich, is involved in arbitration proceedings; she will try to come to Litchfield by sleigh.
Cooke, Betsey Collins, 1806 Apr 19
Folder 18
Certificate of Merit awarded to Mary Ann Goodrich Wolcott Whitehead noting her attention to reading and spelling; further states her behavior was not commendable on examination day.