Tallmadge, Benjamin to Wolcott, Frederick, 1811 Dec 10
Item 2
Scope and Contents
Writes from Washington, D.C. Received Wolcott's letter and enclosure of account of taxes; believes charges are erroneous and requests Wolcott look over his Deeds of Connecticut Western Reserve Lands; notes that Wolcott is selling his land to Mr. Sandford and requests that his small plots be included in the sale; reports that Congress anticipates war but he does not believe they are serious in making war upon Great Britain; there is no experienced statesman from Great Britain in the U.S.; rejoices that Betsey Wolcott's health is returning; inquires about sale of pews from the meeting house.
Dates
- created: 1811 Dec 10
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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