The James Morris Address (2952) was delivered sometime between July of 1803 and October 8^th of 1810. The address is a brief account of local history. It covers the founding of Litchfield describing the conditions of the early settlers. There are also accounts of the suicides and murders in the town, and there is account of the capture of Captain Jacob Griswould. There are other topics covered such as important buildings in Litchfield at the time (parishes, saw mills, &tc). Another topic discussed in the address is local culture; especially discussed is the concept of the “Fiddle and Frolick [sic]” or “Freedom Frolick[sic].” This event is in celebration of a man turning twenty-one and involves dancing to music and drinking cider. The item includes the original docuement and a typed transcription.