Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833., 1812 Jul 1
Folder 128
Scope and Contents
One letter to Frederick Wolcott. Gives details of a meeting of the interested parties of the China concern; states that the goods are to be valued at present market prices and divided according to share; feels the price of the goods will rise. Remarks on the war that the principle danger is from internal divisions; he feels the government must be supported and that men must tolerate the opinions of others; notes that the country can survive a foreign war but feels that Civil War will destroy everything. Gives notes on business and family news.
Dates
- created: 1812 Jul 1
Creator
- From the Collection: Wolcott, Frederick, 1767-1837 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wolcott, Oliver, 1760-1833 (Person)
- From the Collection: Huntington, Jabez Williams, 1788-1847 (Person)
- From the Collection: Wolcott, Betsey Huntington, 1774-1812 (Person)
- From the Collection: Rankin, Laura Maria Wolcott, 1811-1887 (Person)
- From the Collection: Freeman, Hannah Huntington Wolcott, 1803-1838 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 1.60 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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