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Anson Dickinson Sketch Book

00-1951-03-2

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Identifier: 00-1951-03-2
Scope and Contents

The Anson Dickinson Sketch Book collection (1951-03-2) is a sketch book containing over seventy sketches. Most of the sketches are of figures in the nude with classical drapery. Some of the sketches are for engravings. Also part of the collection is a letter in which Dickinson describes his views on art and the idea of  a painter.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1806; Other: Date acquired: 05/06/1953
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Daniel S. Dickinson letter

00-2010-173-0

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Identifier: 00-2010-173-0
Scope and Contents

Daniel S. Dickinson writes from Binghamton, N.Y., to N. B. Morse, Edmund W. Fiske, James Humphrey, C. P. Smith, and Edmund Driggs indicating that Dickinson will participate in the festive honors proposed to be extended to the Hon. Henry C. Murphey.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1857 Aug 3
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Edwin P. Dickinson account book

00-1973-67-0

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Identifier: 00-1973-67-0
Scope and Contents The Edwin P. Dickinson account book (1973-67-0) was maintained from 1843 through 1864. Edwin P. Dickinson was a lifelong farmer in Connecticut. His account book records monetary transactions made by him, as well as cash transactions he received from other individuals. Born in January of 1821, Mr. Dickinson was married to Harriet Dickinson and the couple resided in Litchfield, Connecticut. The couple had two sons, and Mr. Dickinson spent his life farming in the area. The item is housed in 3B...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1843-1864; Other: Date acquired: 12/08/1972
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

William E. Dickinson obituary

00-2010-174-0

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Identifier: 00-2010-174-0
Scope and Contents Obituary of Capt. William E. Dickinson (1824-1899) copied by Donald S. Richard from a Florence, Wis., newspaper clipping dated Jun. 17, 1899. Dickinson was born in New York City, was raised and educated in Litchfield, practiced law in Stonington, moved to the upper mid-west in 1850 and was active in copper, gold and silver mine management. He served as district attorney twice, was married four times and had 10-11 children. None of his biographies indicate he served in the military or why...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: undated
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Dismission [hymn]

00-2010-130-0

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Identifier: 00-2010-130-0
Scope and Contents

A handwritten copy of the words (3 verses) and music for a hymn with the title "Dismission". The first 2 lines of the first verse are: "Lord dismiss us with thy blessing, Bid us all depart in peace." This hymn was printed by Robert Hawker (1753-1827) in a hymnal "Psalms and hymns sung by children of the Sunday school in the Parish church of Charles, Plymouth" printed about 1811.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: undated
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

James Dixon payment

00-2009-32-0

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Identifier: 00-2009-32-0
Scope and Contents

Request for payment of sixty-nine pounds to James Dixon for attendance at the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Dated Philadelphia 10 April 1781 and signed by [ ] Muhlenberg, Speaker, David Rittenhouse, Treasurer.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1781 Apr 10; Other: Date acquired: 02/11/2009
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Stephen Dodge military commission

00-2009-80-0

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Identifier: 00-2009-80-0
Scope and Contents

Stephen Dodge's commission as 2d Lieutenant in a Company of the First Battalion. Signed at Hartford by Jonathan Trumbull, Captain-General and Commander in Chief of Connecticut; and George Wyllys, Secretary.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1777 Jun 10; Other: Date acquired: 11/30/1855
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Donahue's Clothing Store customer account cards

1993-22-0

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Identifier: 1993-22-0
Scope and Contents

On April 8, 1922, Martin J. Donahue opened a clothing and shoe store called Donahue's in L. R. Denegar's former location in the Beach block on West St. In March, 1936, he became postmaster of Litchfield. He died in 1946. The records consist of customer account cards, 1922-1937.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1922-1937; Other: Date acquired: 09/08/1994
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

Mary Holley Doremus Collection

00-2001-12-0

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Identifier: 00-2001-12-0
Scope and Contents

Invitation to the 50th wedding anniversary of Reverend and Mrs. Storrs O. Seymour, June 20, 1911. Envelope is addressed Cecil S. Baker, Lillian Holley Baker, Frank Holley, and Irving Holley.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1911; Other: Date acquired: 01/06/2002
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

William Douglas letters

00-2009-33-0

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Identifier: 00-2009-33-0
Scope and Contents Three letters written by Colonel William Douglas (1742-1777) from Philips Borough, NY to his wife with details of Washington's troop movement and battles. Dated 17 Nov 1776, 27 Nov 1776, & 5 Dec 1776. These may be handwritten copies of the originals - they are all on the same sheet of paper. Douglas was a colonel of a Connecticut regiment in the American Revolution, who’s troops retreated at the British landing at Kip’s Bay (September 1776), only to be stopped personally by George...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1776; Other: Date acquired: 02/11/2009
Found in: Litchfield Historical Society

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Connecticut Land Company 3
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