Abstract The Catlin family papers (2016-57-0, 0.209 linear feet) are comprised of approximately 190 letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891), an attorney in Harwinton, Connecticut, and approximately 23 letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836), who were partners in a dry goods firm in Harwinton, and brother and father, respectively, of Abijah Catlin (1805-1891). Letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891) span from 1838-1857 and are primarily related to his legal practice, and cover...

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George B. Holt writes from Dayton, OH to Phineas Minor regarding legal and other matters.

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This collection includes materials pertaining to Tapping Reeve, James Gould, the Litchfield Law School, and alumni of the school.  It was assembled by the Historical Society over a period of years.  Many of the law books used by Reeve and his students are also held by the Society and can be found through the book catalog.  The Society's institutional records document the history of the Tapping Reeve House and Litchfield Law School building.

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A July 20, 1839 letter (00-2026-33-0) from Litchfield resident and practicing lawyer Origen Storrs Seymour to an "Hon. Tracey" requesting to retain him regarding the case of Huntington and Campbell v. Elisha Lee. Seymour represented W. H. Averill of Cooperstown, New York, his client, during the case. Tracey had represented a man named Collins of Salisbury, Connecticut about a related case of obtaining money under false pretenses, which pushed Seymour to seek his assistance.

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The Woodruff Collection primarily documents the personal life and professional career of George Catlin Woodruff, who not only practiced law for several decades in Litchfield but also served as Litchfield's postmaster and held elected positions both locally and in the United States Congress.