Papers relating to the Grant family of Litchfield, including Hannah Grant (1785-1871) and her children Charles William (1810-1881), David McNeil (1812-1885), Harriet Lucretia (1814-1892), and John Mason (1817-1878).  The collection is mostly comprised of family correspondence, but also includes various school lessons and papers, family account records, and real estate records.

A short letter from Miss Beach to her cousin Harriet Grant, detailing plans to visit Harriet's brother John Mason Grant in New York.

Envelope and note to addressed Harriet Grant accompanying a check for 25 dollars (not present).

Three letters from Elizabeth Booth of Newtown to her friend Harriet Grant. Elizabeth writes news of family and friends, and chastizes Harriet for being a poor correspondent.

Four letters from Elizabeth Booth of Newtown to Harriet Grant with details of family and friends.

Two letters from Elizabeth Booth of Newtown to her friend Harriet Grant concerning news of family and friends.

A note from Mr. Buel to Harriet Grant requesting that she accept a book he sent, regretting he could not deliver it in person.

Three letters from Margaret Conkling of Albany, NY, to her friend Harriet Grant. Margaret writes general news as well as details of her travels. One letter is dated 1835, two are undated but assumed to be created about the same time.

Six letters from Evelina Gimbrede to her friend Harriet Grant, written in English and French, including news of family and friends as well as details of her work as a school teacher.

Five letters from Hannah Grant to various members of her family.