An writing lesson about various foreign countries. On the back of the lesson is written the following line: "I agreed not to let any one see it but Mr. Brace." The work is unsigned but is assumed to be done by a member of the Grant family.

A lesson including copied lines and a short essay on "valuable discoveries and inventions." The lesson is not signed but is assumed to be done by a member of the Grant family.

A report card for Fanny Grant listing her grades in French, reading and spelling, and good conduct. It is signed by Henry D. Minot of Litchfield, Conn. Fanny Grant is the daughter of David McNeil Grant and his first wife Caroline Beach Judd.

A deed recording the sale of a lot by Hannah, Charles W., David M., Harriet L., and John M. to Hiram M. Cooke of Litchfield for 1,300 dollars.

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.

Writes about advice he was given to teach in Baltimore to get higher pay and to find more abolitionist sentiment. Details of his boarding situation at Mr. Venable's, and his job teaching the children of the household. Relates Mrs. Venable's opinions on the freedoms of women. Details of a enslaved person auction he witnessed. Writes of other prospective teaching jobs. Notes the political (whig) and religious (Old School) climate of the area.