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Six letters from Huntington to Frederick Wolcott concerning political appointments, the War of 1812, family life, and business matters.

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Huntington writes Wolcott about the War of 1812; considers the terms offered by the British at Ghent humiliating; reflects on the dilemma of patriots who oppose the war.

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Huntington writes about the issues facing the nation and the state of Connecticut during the last days of the War of 1812; critical of the conduct of the management of the war and the negotiations with the British at Ghent; concerned with the financial stability of Connecticut and fears that the state will not be able to meet its financial obligations in the coming year; wonders about the feasibility of further mobilization.

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Huntington acknowledges a letter from Wolcott; asks for his help to secure Ebenezer Huntington command of the state militia.

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Huntington writes to thank him for his favor and asks that he assist an acquaintance of his brother in procuring an appointment as a Lieutenant in the new corps.

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Huntington writes to Wolcott with news of his wife and daughter Laura, mentions various political events and requests news regarding the wool factory.

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Huntington writes Frederick Wolcott about state and federal politics and appointments; comments about the pending division of the town of Preston; discusses loan taken by the Wolcotts to finance their factory.

Scope and Contents Journal kept during her first term at the Litchfield Female Academy providing details of the curriculum and gossip about other students and teachers; musings on female friendships; reports of births, deaths and marriages; discussion of various leisure activities and rituals including riding, teas, balls and serenades; summaries of and comments on sermons of Lyman Beecher and others; mention of her brother Charles Wolcott's Lancasterian education; examples of ethnic stereotypes; and detailed...