Account books (1970-87-0) kept by George W. Wheeler and his brother Solomon M. Wheeler for a grocery store in Litchfield. The day book, July 6, 1874-Feb 27, 1875 lists sales for each day. The ledger, 1872-1875, lists individual accounts by name with an index in the front. Day book entries are recorded in the ledger. Currently housed in 3B Box 107.

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.

Deed to Solomon Marsh for land in Litchfield, Conn.

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.

A small piece of paper with handwritten information that Moses, son Moses and Lucy Wheler [Wheeler], was born July the 20th 1771.

Receipt issued to Moses Wheler [Wheeler] for $2.10 tax on the property of David & Daniel Wheler in the town of Litchfield.

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.

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.

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.

Instructions for making white lead using vinegar, lead, and horse dung. Also instructions for grafting fruit trees.