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Two letters to Betsey Huntington Wolcott.

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Describes his return trip and the condition of the roads; gives news of family and friends; describes the work of Reverend Dan Huntington; tells her the date appointed as Thanksgiving and that she will not be able to remain in Norwich; Dan Huntington has assured him that he doesn't think of leaving Litchfield- Wolcott did not ask him about his father's purchase at Hadley, MA. Betsey Collins will continue to keep school in their street.

Scope and Contents Writes with concern for Mary Ann's health; will attempt to visit at the end of the week and gives prayers for her recovery. Reports on family and domestic matters as well as sermons and recent deaths. Notes that Colonel Tallmadge is to be married in New York and will bring his wife upon his return. Gives weather report and notes the freeze has killed his spring planting. His nieces Laura and Elizabeth Wolcott are to spend the summer at Middletown with Mrs. Alsop; expresses his fear that...