Huntington, Jabez Williams to Wolcott, Frederick, 1826 May 29
Item 2
Scope and Contents
Huntington writes Wolcott about his trip to New Haven and the discussions and appointments in the Connecticut Legislature; mentions lack of rain along the way from Litchfield to New Haven; Reports that the republicans of Litchfield County have selected nominees for Congress; Legislature discusses the location for the Newgate Prison; debates the salaries for justices; considers bills for economic development; rejects rechartering new banks; establishes procedure for handling the estate of debtors.
Dates
- created: 1826 May 29
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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