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Correspondence, 1817-1869

Series 1

 Series
Identifier: Series 1

Scope and Contents

Family correspondance of the Grant family, primarily John Mason Grant and the members of his immediate family. Subjects are mostly news of family and friends, but also include detailed accounts of 19th century work activities, travel, and boarding houses, as well as views on issues of the era including slavery, temperance, and medicinal practices.

Dates

  • created: 1817-1869

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.50 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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