Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers of Elihu Harrison (1797-1855) consist primarily of his business papers including bills, accounts, receipts, and orders. Elihu Harrison was a storekeeper and business man in Litchfield, first in the South Farms section (now the town of Morris) and later, about 1825, in the center of Litchfield. From the goods he purchased from wholesale merchants in New Haven and New York, it is evident that he ran a general store, selling a variety of dry goods, hardware, and groceries. The...

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W. Sperry of New Milford letter to Elihu Harrison regarding the collection of a debt from Levi Thompson of Bethlem in regard to some sheep skins.

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Business letters to Elihu Harrison. Arranged chronologically.

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Business letters to Elihu Harrison. Arranged chronologically.

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Letter from Elijah Kellogg in Elizabeth Town, NJ to Elihu Harrison writing that he would like to hire the young man mentioned by Harrison in the peddling trade if he will work for low pay; when hiring peddlars he requires them to give security.

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Letter from N. Collins in Goshen to Elihu Harrison in Litchfield South Farms writing that he does not think he will accept the offer from Mr. Kellogg in the peddling business. He has had an offer from Uncle Ozias for a clerk's position. Thanks Harrison for his trouble.

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Letter from Morris Woodruff in Litchfield to Elihu Harrison in South Farms in which he encloses a note against Jared Knapp that he wishes Harrison to collect.

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Letter from Alanson Warner in Watertown to Elihu Harrison in Litchfield South Farms enclosing a complaint against John Terrel for whom he has searched unsuccessfully.

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Letter from Roy R. Hinman in Roxbury stating that he is being sued by D. Botsford on Aug. 12 with Harrison presiding. He requests he be allowed to arrive late.

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Letter from Caleb H. Austin in Berlin to Elihu Harrison in Litchfield South Farms asking about Harrison's sucess in collecting debts from various people including John Peck, Sperry, and Marquis.