Four letters to Betsey Huntington Wolcott.

Reports the family to be in good health. Gives details of sermons and controversy over hiring a pastor. Has drawn a subscription for Betsey Collins school and has it nearly filled; reports on weather and other local news.

Sent the silk she requested in a letter to her father; fruit trees are all in blossom; hopes to come to Norwich and see her; notes romantic adventures of her cousin Jabez Williams Huntington; gives political news. The local newspaper is discontinued and Hosmer has entered into a partnership with Theodore Dwight to print a paper in Hartford; Goodwin remains and hopes to reestablish the paper.

Reports on his return to Litchfield; provides news about Colonel Chester and other friends; reports on a meeting and the sermon; he must testify at the Assembly the following week.

Reports on his testimony for the Assembly; will be delayed in meeting her until the following Thursday; the meeting has decided to invite Mr. Haskell to become the minister; Roger Griswold has taken his seat as Lieutenant Governor.