Scope and Contents The William Buel Commonplace Book collection (2011-75-0) is a collection of two books. The first book is made up of a description of Phthisis Pulmonalis (tuberculosis) and questions to ask students. The second book is comprised of descriptions of diseases and the symptoms. There are other entries about the medical field and science in general. Some entries have the heading “Liber Memorialis,” but they do not appear to be excerpts from the book of the same name. Currently housed in 3A Box...

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The William Buel Weather Diary (2011-60-0) is two sections of notebook paper that has been made into a weather diary. The entries begin in October 1789 and end in August 1792. The direction of the wind is taken almost every day during this period in the morning, afternoon, and night. Along with the chart marking these finds there are a few pages which describe the weather over the period of a month.

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The Buell and Wheeler prescription book (1972-135-0) was maintained from 1876 through 1879. The book contains prescriptions that were filled at the pharmacy of Buell and Wheeler in Litchfield, Connecticut.

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The Minerva Buell Collection, 2012-79-0, includes three items that were donated by Minerva Buell to the Litchfield Historical Society.  These include a calling card of Augustus A. Lord, a business card of C.G. Buttkereit & Trowbridge Merchant Tailors on South Street in Litchfield, and an announcement for the Grand "Calico Ball" on February 26, 1858.  All three items are adhered to card stock.

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Peter Buell of Litchfield, Litchfield County, Conn. gives his children all his livestock to be equally divided. Witnessed by Isaac Baldwin and Anne Baldwin.

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A printed receipt made out to Capt. Salmon Buell of Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut to certify that he paid a duty of two dollars for a 4 wheel carriage called a wagon for the year 1815. Signed by Seth P. Beers, Collector of the Revenue for the first Collection District of Connecticut on Jan. 31, 1815.

Scope and Contents The Truman Buell family papers relate to the Buell family of Litchfield, Conn., and consist primarily of deeds. There are also bills, receipts, estate documents, and other items. Truman Buell (1786-1867) was a son of Ebenezer Buell (1747-1823) and Hannah Plumb (1749-1835). Deeds document a number of Ebenezer's land acquisitions. In the 1800s, he sold or transferred property to Truman and his other sons. Truman married Nancy Hinman (1785-1866), who was a daughter of Wait Hinman (1748-1846)...

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Invoice for purchase and repair of chairs and bedsteads; hanging and painting blinds.

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One folder of correspondence regarding World War II victory loan campaigns in Litchfield, Conn.

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Deed from Jesse Bull of Winchester, Conn. to Solomon Rockwell and Stephen Rockwell of Winchester and Martin Rockwell of Colebrook to a piece of land in Winchester with dwelling house. Dated 15 Dec. 1817. Witnessed by Sherman Miller and Joseph Miller, Justice of Peace.