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The Charles Ransom McNeil Patents (1979-48-0) includes paperwork between McNeil, his attorney and the U.S. patent office regarding a patent for musical instrument charts and two designs for a camping tent and head rest. Charles Ransom McNeil was from Litchfield, Connecticut and a graduate of Columbia University in the 1890s.

Scope and Contents The Edwin McNeil railroad surveys (1911-24-0) are contained in two small bound volumes from 1848. The volumes, created by engineer Edwin McNeil, contain survey notes, sketches, and measurements regarding the Canandaigua and Corning Railroad. The Canandaigua and Corning Railroad Company was incorporated by the act of the Legislature passed May 14, 1845. The name was changed to the Canandaigua and Elmira Railroad Company on March 8, 1850, and later became the Elmira, Jefferson and Canandaigua...

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The Mrs. Frederick McNeil Collection, 2012-80-0, consists of four items from the donor: an envelope featuring a soldier holding an American flag and sword, a small envelope with an American flag and the word "Union," an invitation to Miss E. Canfield for the Election Ball in Hartford on May 9, 1811 and a calling card of Mrs. Frederick D. McNeil. The larger of the two envelopes is adhered to a piece of cardstock with hole punches from a 2-ring binder.

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Correction of the Records of the survey of 15 acres laid out to Captain Archibald McNiele as recorded in the 3rd book of Litchfield land records, pg. 39. Resurveyed by Charles McNiele, son of Archibald. Property south of the Seymour Meadow. Signed by Isaac Bissell and Asahel Strong, Committee and attested by Moses Seymour, register.

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Appears to have been a talk regarding fishing in the Litchfield, CT area during the early 20th century.

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Four small photographs of the Merriman family (2014-29-0) including Reuben Merriman; Mary Merriman; Melvin Packard; and Emily (Merriman) Packard, daughter of Reuben Merriman and wife of Melvin Packard.

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Meyer Meyers and Solomon Simson of New York City, lease Spruce Hill Mine in Woodbury to James Holmes II of Salisbury for eight years.

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A small printed visiting card for Rhoda Miles, Goshen, Conn.

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Letters written to Sophia Miles in Paris, France, from Louisa Amelia de Maisonville, Lucy Dickinson, and Rouault de Maisonville; also, coats of arms of William Miles and W. Gale.

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Millinery Bills, 1975-123-0, from the Millinery and Dress Goods store operated by Mrs. O.P. Peck on West Main Street in Litchfield, Connecticut.  There are 4 bills for Miss Annie Waters dated  January 1, May 30, August 4, and an undated bill regarding dress goods purchased in 1879. Some bills also note when payment was made. Mrs. O.P. Peck was Lizzie E. Peck, the wife of Deputy Jailer for the Litchfield County Jail, Oliver P. Peck.