Abigail Perkins (1795-1875) was a daughter of Andrew Perkins and Elizabeth Taylor Perkins and the sister-in-law of Clarissa Deming Perkins. In addition to the papers listed below, there are 8 folders of papers created after 1840 that have not been processed.

Reports on the weather; Clarissa's, Charles', and her plans to travel to Litchfield; the house they are living in; news of friends and family; speculates what Norwich is like; comments on the many marriages; exertions there to prevent boats running on the sabbath.

Suggests that the writings of Abigail's sister Harriet on religion should be useful to the world in a memoir; asks what Abigail's feelings are on the subject of religion.

Comments on religious revival in Norwich; explains her delay in returning; health of Clarissa and Mary; Charles asks Capt. Boswell to make necessary repairs to Charles' house and send him the bill.

Describes journey after they were separated in Newburgh; revival meetings in Norwich; news of family and friends; describes Norwich; a note for little Mary.

Writes from Rochester and discusses church affairs and their minister; an account published in [i]The Craftsman[/i]; Perkins' uniting with the church.

Requests payment for the length of time he will serve as a soldier in Deming's stead.

Outlines his plans to travel to New York.

Received the packets; the remaining sheets of the Presidents commemortation will be very acceptable; discusses local reaction to the embargoes; results of recent election; has some anxiety over how Mr. Champagne's last letter was received by Congress.

Requests Champion to pay Mrs. Harriet's bill, after which he will repay Champion.