Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection contains materials between 1709 and 1951. These materials vary greatly and include: 2 journals, 2 diaries, 1 photostat diary, 1 architectual record, 12 personal letters/correspondence, 1 letter from the Treasury Department, 1 letter of debt, 1 letter of dispute, 1 letter of complaint/warrant against “Ambrose Black, a Negro”, 1 letter of indenture, 5 education notebooks focusing on learning Mathematics, 2 military pension requests, 2 shipping receipts, 4 poems, 5 turnpike...

Abstract Envelope of 5 photographs from the National Portrait Gallery London- #1: labeled No. 2697 In hall of First Floor. Label says- "Drawn by William Berwick 1825" Purchased 1934. 2697 William Hazlett. #2: labeled No. 972 by Romney. William Cowper. #3: No. 1023 Pastel of 1792 by George Romney. William Cowper. #4: No. 2783 Room 28. Label says - "Painter 1792 by Lemuel Francis Abbott. Purchased 1935". William Cowper. #5: William Cowper 1731-1800. No. 806 By W. Harvey after LF Abbott. William...

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Genealogical and Historical sketch compiled by the media research bureau, Washington D.C.- This is a genealogical account and family history of the family Story from CT. Materials range from 1911-1944. There are also requests from Annie Belle Story Breckenridge to a librarian requesting information about her ancestry are included with the genealogy information.

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Photostat copy of Diary of General Lemuel Grosvenor

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Putnam letters/Brinley letters- In a box labeled southworth typewriter paper, there are letters labeled "Old Letters 1810-1833" primarily written by Dan Putnam. The content within the letters vary. George Brinley, Esq. has at least one letter as well.

Abstract Tolland County (Hebron, CT) September 21, 1709- A court summons to settle a debt between Oziar Gillet and Philip Turner. Marked Settled.-- Receipt of Forage by Brigadier General Birch from George Brinley Esq. Deputy Commissary 462. Dated from June 30- August 31, 1783. The receipt for rations includes 6,244lbs of hay, 2,912lbs of oats, and 784lbs of corn. -- Bill of Collection by Timothy Green, Justice of the Peace, New London, CT -- A shipping receipt for Christopher Raymond for $48 for...

Abstract A letter to Samuel Tracy, Justice of the Peace from Jeremiah Etheridge. The letter is noted as a "complaint against Ambrose Black, a Negro, August 6, 1794 on examination of Ambrose August 11, 1794. He is ___ an officer of _____. Warrant for Ambrose" -- Letter addressed to: Mr. Jay S Hine, Elmira, Chemuny County New York. It is headed with Brother and Sister and discusses the health of a woman named Rebecca after the birth of a child (6 months earlier) as well as the health of some other...

Abstract Looks like 2 pages of notes from Crabridge (?) written on hotel stationary. The notes or letter is ineligable. -- A small letter that looks like a request to send a child to school. Signed Roger Sherman -- Copied letter to the commanding officer at West Point from G. Washington Sept 27 1780 -- Call for Norwich city meeting signed Sherriff -- Letter with the heading 'Circular'- From the Treasury Department and signed Secretary of the Treasury. recipient unknown. This letter is an inquiry into...

Abstract Wheele Dierper by Wm Segar -- A Floweret Poetry book, including a title page, dedication by to editor to Maria Smith, an Advertisement dated May 12, 1829, and the poem "Cowper's Rose Bushes" Weston-Under-Wood April 13, 1827. -- Booklet written by William Cowper ESQ titled "The Last Hours of the Rev. John Cowper, A.M." This booklet is 12 pages but appears to be a part of a larger work or series numbered No. 161. -- Acrostic N1/N2 signed Gev. Starbuck- Boston May 23, 1881- Reads like religious...

Abstract A stack of certificates of attendance at General Assembly for the purpose of reimbursing for travel expenses. -- A slip of paper that states: Two tax receipts dated Dec 20, 1815 ad nov 21, 1816 for land now known as Bolleswood. Presented to the Library by Miss Elizabeth C. Wright. -- Sale of a tract of land in Newbury? for $600. -- A deed? From Henry Moineline ? to John Wyles. -- Letter- Overview of work to be done and cost. Possibly a dispute? Signed C. Ripley -- Architectural record of...