Scope and Contents From the Collection: The personal papers of the Adams Family, including Joseph Adams (1767-1856); his son, Charles Adams (1805-1883); children of Charles Adams, including Julia Adams How Wessells (1842-1904), Mary Adams Wheelock (1838-1895), and Charles Adams Jr. (1845-1864); other family members; and friends and business associates. The collection consists primarily of correspondence. The collection consists primarily of correspondence received by Joseph Adams from family members and members of the Litchfield...

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Two letters written by Ellena to her guardian, Adams. She explains why she is in New York and asks for money with which to purchase a new winter outfit. She thanks him for the draft and describes her activities including attending a concert and news from friends and relatives.

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Three Civil War letters written at Knight General Hospital, New Haven.

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Letter from Walter Mitchell, secretary, appointing Adams surveyor for the company for Litchfield and the neighborhood.