Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Deming, Perkins, and Quincy Families Papers document members of several prominent families who lived in the town of Litchfield, Conn. In the late eighteenth century, the patriarchs of each family earned wealth through their activities as merchants, traders, and investors, enabling them and many of the members of the next generations to live lives free from financial concern, if not outright luxury. The papers consist largely of correspondence, and also include collections of financial...

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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.

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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.

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Epaphroditus Champion (1756-1834) was a brother-in-law of Julius Deming.

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

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News of family and friends; discusses a court case; a case in which Julius Deming testified; their recent missionary meeting; visitors and difficulty of lodging; her blinds could use new stringing; Antha Bissell and her sister would be glad to engage with Frederick; her girl Clara continues to do well. The letter also contains a statement regarding a payment made by James Kellogg signed by Charles Deming.

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Writes that they have arrived safely, but heard that the road to Middletown is bad; their travel plans; discusses Dorothy's Van Dyke and Clarissa's work; observed a gentleman and lady of handsome appearance dressed in decent style.

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Received Mary's letter from Farmington; Frederick's business travels; Dorothy's health; Mary should take care of her health; visitors; news of friends.