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Contains 96 Results:
Deming, Mary to Perkins, Julius Deming, 1846 Mar 3
Item 2
A letter sent to Julius Deming Perkins in New Haven discusses family activities, when Mary expects to return to the “Hills”, and how travel on snow covered grounds can be hard with the weather being wet and muddy. She shares news of neighbors and mentions that Judge Storrs is in Litchfield with court adjourned until April 1st. They look forward to seeing him and socializing with friends and neighbors; she would also like to see the snow plough.
Deming, Mary to Perkins, Julius Deming, 1846 Mar 12
Item 3
In a letter sent to New Haven, Mary tells Julius that travels from Hartford to Litchfield are very perilous with snow drifts causing the wheels to break through and tip the carriage. The roads are wet and muddy. She fears she will not be able to travel until after April 1st. Julius’ uncle sent them a new driver and her cough is still bothering her. His aunt Lucretia is please with his neat penmanship.
Deming, Mary to Perkins, Mary Deming and Perkins, Julius Deming, 1846 Jun 22
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Mary addresses this letter to both her niece and nephew and shares that Aunt Lucretia is recovering from a painful illness. She is still very thin and pale but her appetite is improving. Litchfield is dull at the moment but mentions visitors like Judge Storrs and Elizabeth Ellsworth as well as news of family and friends.
Deming, Mary to Perkins, Julius Deming and Perkins, Lucretia Deming, 1846 Jul 10
Item 5
Mary hopes Julius’ July 4th holiday was pleasant. She discusses who was in town, social activities, and parties that took place. News of neighbors, friends, and family is shared.
Deming, Mary to Perkins, Julius Deming, 1846 Aug 20
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In today’s letter to Julius, Mary notes that it’s cool, cloudy, and dull in Litchfield. There is a fire in the parlor to take the chill away. The social happenings of the town are discussed and an impudent servant was dismissed as she could no longer be tolerated.
Deming, Mary to Perkins, Julius Deming, [1846]
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Mary lets Julius know that he needs to be very careful with his health. The medicine will make him feel badly but hopes it will help with is recovery.
Deming, Mary to "brother", undated
Item 8
Written in pencil, Mary tells Julius not to regret he was not with Mary during her sickness as her room was dark and he would not have been able to distinguish her features. Some of the handwriting is illegible.
Correspondence, 1837 Jan-Feb
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Clarissa Deming Perkins (1795-1837) was the wife of Charles Perkins and a daughter of Julius Deming and Dorothy Champion Deming.
"The Lindens" Envelope
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The Lindens is the Deming Family home in Litchfield, Connecticut
Correspondence, 1799-1808
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Epaphroditus Champion (1756-1834) was a brother-in-law of Julius Deming.