Six letters to John Peter Jackson.

Expresses disappointment that Jackson will not come to Litchfield to accompany his sisters home from their term at the Litchfield Female Academy but happiness that he will accompany them on their return; mentions that his sisters room with Dr. [Daniel] Sheldon near the school; details of a suitor of her sister Mary Ann; remarks that [Origen Storrs] Seymour, [Ebenezer] Jessup, Jr, and [Selah B.] Treat.

Expresses enjoyment of correspondence; reports deep mud that makes travel difficult; reports on family and friends including those admitted to the church; reports that Dr. Beecher gave his farewell sermon and that reports indicate his situation in Boston will not be more agreeable than Litchfield; sarcastically laments the departure of Mr. [Isaiah] Bunce, publisher of the Litchfield newspaper the American Eagle, for New Haven.

Courtship letter expressing affection; value of correspondence; details of Miss Pierce's school exhibition, graducation, and ball. Mentions Misses Lothrop, Hubbel, and Clark and describes Mr. Pickett.

Mentions Jackson's recent letter; is sorry to hear of his poor health and teases him to come to Litchfield for pure air; reports of bridges being washed away in the rain and delayed mail; her brother Huntington has returned home and will attempt to visit Jackson upon his return to New York; mentions visits from Litchfield Law School Students Shaffer and Waldburg.

Gives family news; invites him to bring his parents to Litchfield; many strangers are about town; comments on cholera in NJ; their diet includes green corn and apples.

Writes from Litchfield; happy to hear he will join her there soon; reports on a scandal involving her sister Hannah's fiance Rev. Frederick Freedman; details visitoirs including Truman Smith; gives news of children; attended the exhibition at the Female Academy ; requests that he bring a lilac bush and a sweet smelling shrub when he comes to Litchfield; reports that the wedding will be on Tuesday.

Photostats of six letters to Oliver Wolcott primarily regarding the construction of a house in Litchfield for Oliver for which Frederick is handling the business. A sketch of the first floor of the house and barn is included in the first letter. Other subjects include finding boys to work in a nail factory and political news. Location of original letters is unknown.