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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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Oversize items are listed after the folder listing.

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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.

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Announcement signed by Oliver Wolcott, James Watson, Moses Rogers, Archibald Gracie, and William W. Woolsey that a commercial establishment will be commenced in New York on Mar. 15, 1803, under the firm of Oliver Wolcott and Company.

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Writes regarding a pension for service in the American Revolutionary Way; recounts his activities; asks for Deming's view of his claim.

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Deming explains his understanding of the pension law, but is unable to render an opinion about Penfield's claim.

Scope and Contents Writes to his son-in-law regarding his experiences investing in banks; the failure of Eagle Bank in New Haven and its effects on other banks has prevented him distributing his wealth to his family members; has no cash on hand but for small family expenses; his confidence in bank stocks has been diminishing; banks are dependent on sound management; Perkins has written that he has concluded to settle in Rochester; Deming advises him to apply the correct attention, with ability, and the...

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Has received her letter and the articles she sent; the circumstances which made their families acquainted can never be forgotten; expresses his profound gratitude to her and her family; the books for her daughter have been collected and he will bring them to New Haven in a week or two.

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Draft of letter sent Sep. 9, 1799.