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Five letters to Betsey Huntington Wolcott.

Scope and Contents Notes that he has written their daughters Mary Ann and Hannah in Norwich and is sending them earrings and beads; requests she pass through Hartford on her way to Norwich to see Mrs. Moseley. Notes a visit from his brother Oliver Wolcott and the arrival of the ship the Trident with their goods from China; notes paintings on glass they will receive. Notes the recent sermons by Doctor Strong and remarks that he has found Lyman Beecher to be highly respected and hopes the installation goes...

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Writes to inform her of his health and inquire about hers.

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Writes to say he will make the purchases she has requested with the exception of paper hangings which he prefers her to choose herself; notes lack of rain; mentions the installation of Lyman Beecher.

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Notes his arrival in Litchfield and sadness that his wife and children have gone to Norwich; notes receipt of the China they have imported but that the other goods have not yet arrived; provides detailed description and requests that she not share his letter lest he be considered a fool; gives local news and mentions other articles imported on the Trident.

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Gives her details of their domestic help and home repairs and alterations. Notes that he must attend a session of county court in Salisbury. Gives local news and plans for retrieving her from Norwich.