Scope and Contents From the Collection: The papers of the Bissell and Bissell-Baldwin families, including family members, friends, and business associates. The collection consists of correspondence, business records, account books, and other records. Isaac Bissell (1682-1744) moved to Litchfield in 1723, where he owned a 60th share, approximately 700 acres. He was the father of ten children, including Benjamin (1717-1747) and Zebulon (1724-1777). The Bissells were farmers, although there is little material in the Society's...

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A collection of correspondence and other papers owned by Warren Washington Bissell in respect to his investments in the Connalta Farms Company. This is the first of two folders.

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A letter from M.B. Dunbar for Warren Washington Bissell. Dunbar praises the Connalta Farms Company stock.

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A letter from M.B. Dunbar to Warren Washington Bissell. The letter mentions Connalta Farms Company Stock, and a certificate of shares for a [Silus Pick] stock.

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A receipt for Warren Washington Bissell made by M.B. Dunbar on lined paper. The receipt is for a purchase of shares in the Connalta Farms Company Stock.

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A letter from the Connalta Farms Company to the stockholders notifying them about the first annual meeting.

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A copy of a letter from an agent for the Connalta Farms Company.

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A letter from M.B. Dunbar to Warren Washington Bissel. The letter presents Bissell with an offer to purchase stock from another client of Dunbar's who wants to sell part of his stock in Connalta Farms Company.

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A copy of a letter sent to Warren Washington Bissell. The content discusses the successes of the Connalta Farms Company.

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A letter from M.B. Dunbar to Warren Washington Bissell. The letter is about the future of the Connalta Farms Company, and the letter mentions that the company has performed satisfactorily, and that many investors believe the future prospects of the company are good.