Six letters to Frederick Wolcott from his father-in-law.

Huntington writes of an upcoming visit to Litchfield; discusses politics; Federalists have gained support and will be in control of the legislature.

Reports that the County Court Judges have consented to removed the courthouse from Norwich and relocate it in the parish of Chelsey; several towns and his part of Norwich have petitioned the State Legislature to reverse this decision; requests Wolcott's influence over his friends in the Legislature to have the petition granted; reports on Wolcott's son Joshua who is visiting; gives family news.

Laments the loss of his daughter and Wolcott's wife, Elizabeth Huntington Wolcott. Requests Wolcott visit during the next session of the Assembly.

Sends a letter with Uriah Tracy who is returning to Litchfield to see James Gould to provide Wolcott with news concerning his children; sends some of his daughter's belongings and oranges; reports of illness in town; plans to make a visit.

Reports on activities at Wolcott's factory; fourteen pieces of cloth were finished; encloses some cloth; requests information about activities of the Assembly. (The cloth mentioned is not part of the collection)

Comments on Wolcott's choice of a second wife; thinks it will be beneficial to Wolcott's happiness and to his children; approves of Wolcott's choice of Mrs. Cook; request that the same friendly intercourse will continue within their family.

Entry of merchandise imported by Oliver Wolcott in the ship Virginia captained by William Spear from Calcutta. Merchandise consists primarily of fabric. Oversized collections.