Annotated with "Grand pa's drawing for Julius."

Andrew Perkins (1743-1822) was married three times. Among his children were Andrew Perkins Jr. and Elizabeth Perkins Ingraham Boswell with his first wife Anne Turner and Charles Perkins, Harriet Perkins, Abigail Perkins, and Edward Perkins with his third wife Elizabeth Taylor Perkins.

Describes their journey from Westfield; expresses his entire satisfaction in his visit; asks that she excuses his want of matter to make his letter agreeable to the female sex as he has not been accustomed to address ladies by letter; news of family.

Expresses his entire satisfaction at the very kind treatment he experienced when at Morgan's house; describes his journey to Norwich; news of family.

Expresses gratitude for the visit of Morgan's daughter; invites Morgan and his wife to Norwich.

Reports on recent visits from family members; inquires of her about family.

Expresses disappointment in not seeing Taylor when he was visiting Westfield last year; had a very agreeable visit there; describes visitors he has had.

Pleased that her health is better; many deaths among children in that place with the dysentery; news of family and friends.

Charles Perkins (1792-1856) was the husband of Clarissa Deming Perkins and a son of Andrew Perkins and Elizabeth Taylor Perkins. Oversize items are listed after the folder listing. In addition to the papers listed below, there are 14 folders of papers created after 1840 that have not been processed.

Dorothy Champion Deming (1759-1830) was the wife of Julius Deming.