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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.

The Litchfield Law School has obtained so much reputation that he is very desirous that a son of his should attend; asks for information.

His son is greatly affected by the death of his fellow student Mr. Stevens; is concerned about his son's health in the cold and asks Deming's advice about how his son can avoid sickness; if his son is taken sick and unable to write would Deming have the goodness to give him the earliest information possible.

Discusses the death of Mr. Stevens; law students' boarding arrangements; is unable to say what is the healthiest arrangement; has become somewhat acquainted with Rogers' son and is pleased with him; Rogers' son has spent an evening or two at his house with others since the death of Mr. Stevens and appeared in good health and spirits; offers to give Rogers' son advice on boarding; if any accident or indisposition should render it necessary, he will give Rogers the earliest information.