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John D. Wheeler letter
00-1949-38-0
Wheeler writes to his uncle from a tent on the green in New Haven, Conn., about volunteering to serve in the Civil War, the draft, slavery, and other wartime topics.
William Wheeler deed
00-2010-335-0
Deed to Solomon Marsh for land in Litchfield, Conn.
Moses Wheler, Jr. receipt
00-2005-31-0-10
A receipt to Moses Wheler, Jr. [Wheeler] on the account of Richard Mansfield, dated New Haven from Julius Hotchkiss & Co., signed Russell Hotchkiss for 1065 feet of oak board.
Moses Wheler birth record
00-2005-31-0-7
A small piece of paper with handwritten information that Moses, son Moses and Lucy Wheler [Wheeler], was born July the 20th 1771.
Moses Wheler tax receipt
00-2005-31-0-9
Receipt issued to Moses Wheler [Wheeler] for $2.10 tax on the property of David & Daniel Wheler in the town of Litchfield.
Whig Ticket for Presidential Electors
00-2012-31-0
The Whig Ticket for Presidential Electors (2012-31-0) from 1844 lists the electors from Norwalk, Vernon, Cheshire, Plainfield and Litchfield for the Whig Party for the 1844 presidential election. The elector from Litchfield was Truman Smith, a politician, lawyer and judge who practiced law in Litchfield.
Alain C. White papers
00-2010-251-0
Papers of Alain C. White, consisting of correspondence related to investments of the Litchfield Historical Society, the acquisition of a John C. Calhoun portrait by the Society, and other matters. There are also a collection of what appear to be papers of Middletown, Conn., students.
Alain C. White playscripts
00-2010-209-0
Two playscripts written by Alain C. White: a minstrel show dated 1917 containing many references to Litchfield and its residents and an adaptation of "Alice Through the Looking Glass," co-written by Miss Jay, undated. Both playscripts are annotated and include roles played by residents.
White lead manufacturing instructions
00-2010-75-0
Instructions for making white lead using vinegar, lead, and horse dung. Also instructions for grafting fruit trees.
George Whitefield papers
00-ca 1890-19-0
George Whitefield papers (ca 1890-19-0) consist of 3 samples of calligraphy and a letter to Rev. Amos Bassett in which he describes trouble he is having with Wheelock, who kicks him and threatens to kill him. He asks to be permitted to go to school in Mackinaw and describes other students who also have trouble with Wheelock.