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Receipt for the purchase of shirts and collars from Harry W. Merells in Litchfield

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Correspondence in this sub-series is arranged alphabetically by correspondent. Incoming and outgoing letters are interfiled and arranged chronologically. See the Military papers sub-series for correspondence related to the American Revolutionary War.

Scope and Contents Received the information regarding their mutual friend's financial problems; he is interested in investing in the Western Reserve property owned by their friend, but he is not knowledgable about it and would need to learn more; Frederick is in school and Deming has no assistance in the store aside from what little help Charles provides, so he is unable to leave Litchfield; would give him pleasure to see Champion in Litchfield this winter and yet hopes to see him with their wives in New York...

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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.

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Clarissa writes that she alone in the house; all others have gone to meeting; she misses Charles on this day more than any other; Mr. Brace is away and Mr. Perkins read two sermons; discusses the storm Lucretia and Charles survived; Judge Gould has asked that M. D. P. read parts of Lucretia's letter to him; news of family and friends; Mary adds a note regarding her health; will be glad to see them.

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The death of Charles William was a heavy affliction on her; reflects on his death; her Mary wished Dickinson had retaken his portrait; describes Mary's attention to Charles; news of Julius and Lucretia; describes Caribbean trip of her sister and brother; discusses Mr. Perkins' business and his new shirts.

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Lucretia Deming (1804-1887) was a daughter of Julius Deming and Dorothy Champion Deming.

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Lucretia Deming (1804-1887) was a daughter of Julius Deming and Dorothy Champion Deming.

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Map of drains to Lucretia Deming's dwelling house in Litchfield, CT