This sub-series contains the manuscripts, notes, and published writings created by Esther H. Thompson on a variety of topics relating to the history of Litchfield. Some items of note are her childhood memory of troops mustering on the town green during the Civil War and the discussion of enslaved people in town, particularly the case of William Grimes.

Some copied poetry about churches in town, record of pastoral service for Methodist Episcopal Church of Litchfield, miscellaneous notes, miscellaneous accounts.

Also has Catholic Church information, old Church on green, history of Methodists coming into town and the Litchfield Circuit. Clipping of popular Methodist hymns. Notes about hymns.

Transcribed letters from 1819-1823, handwritten notes, descriptions of various people related to topic.