Six letters from Huntington to Frederick Wolcott.

Huntington writes Wolcott with family news; questions about female friends in Litchfield; sends birthday wishes to his cousin Betsey Wolcott and other friends; mentions activities in Norwich.

Huntington writes Wolcott about his feelings regarding women and family. Alludes to romantic interests.

Huntington writes Wolcott with news about the latter’s family who are visiting Norwich; pleased with the Federalist victory in the Connecticut elections; suspects that De Witt Clinton will not defeat James Madison in the election of 1812 as Vermont voted for Madison.

Huntington expresses satisfaction with the appointment of Chauncey Goodrich (Wolcott's brother-in-law) as the Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut; wants Frederick to get him an appointment through Goodrich; forwards a letter requesting Lyman Beecher to preach in Norwich.

Huntington writes of a a protest in Hartford led by Sergeant Samuel Holcomb against Connecticut’s policy in the War of 1812; reports that the war between the United States and England is not popular and will be vigorously prosecuted; Napoleon is fast retreating in the face of Russian troops; mentions the organization of a volunteer corps to help the American war effort; family news.

Huntington writes of his arrival in Hartford; health of various friends and family; reports on war activities.

Journal kept as "an account of what I do and where I got, what friends I visit and who visit me" with details of her education, family life and personal reflection. Extremely Fragile: access restricted