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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.

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Temperance speeches.

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"Letter" narrative from the perspective of Whitlock White Thompson, a cat. 3 MSS, 26 pp Litchfield and Riverdale, NY. Letters #1 & 2 and a letter back to Whitlock from "Taxicat", small Christmas Card.

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"Letter" narrative from the perspective of Whitlock White Thompson, a cat.

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"Letter" narrative from the perspective of Whitlock White Thompson, a cat.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.

Scope and Contents Story of Amelia Ogden [at end]. First Installment of the Paper read by Miss Esther Thompson before the Women's Forum between April 22ndand November 16, 1923.Described as "glimpses of quaint figures of former generations softened by the lovely flowers from long ago." Discusses history of plants in America and in the Litchfield area, as well as various names falling out ofuse. People and/or their gardens discussed are: Mrs. William Curtis Noyes at theTallmadge House,...

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Various handwritten manuscripts on a variety of topics. Alf Sawyer essay focused on "How we celebrate the Holidays" and also has information on Wollcotts and James Prescott. Information on Litchfield Industries and houses.

Scope and Contents From the Sub-Series:

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.