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Pierce family correspondence
1978-39-8
Collection
Identifier: 1978-39-8
Scope and Contents
The Pierce Family Correspondence consists primarily of letters to and from the children of John Pierce and his first wife, Mary (Paterson) Pierce, as well as of his second wife, Mary (Goodman) Pierce. The collection documents events of national importance: John Pierce, a colonel and paymaster in the Continental Army, received letters from numerous correspondents concerning military, administrative, and political news of the American Revolution. Moreover, the Pierce brothers traveled...
Dates:
Created: 1775-1825; Other: Majority of material found in 1776-1825; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1978
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
Woodruff family collection
1953-02-2-8
Collection
Identifier: 1953-02-2-8
Scope and Contents
The Woodruff Collection primarily documents the personal life and professional career of George Catlin Woodruff, who not only practiced law for several decades in Litchfield but also served as Litchfield's postmaster and held elected positions both locally and in the United States Congress. His law career is extensively represented in his business correspondence with clients concerning suits in progress and with other law professionals; his law school notebooks; and his own...
Dates:
Created: 1779-1966; Other: Majority of material found in 1815-1919; Other: Date acquired: 11/03/1954
Found in:
Litchfield Historical Society
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