Seven letters to Frederick Wolcott.

Provides an account for a recent purchase of Merino sheep; gives details of accounting for new business of raising sheep; gives details of a sale of Merino sheep he attended. Asks Frederick to pay his sons expenses at the Reeve's and to send them to him at the first opportunity.

Writes a letter of introduction for Thomas S. Aspinwall who is to attend the Litchfield Law School; requests Frederick show him hospitality.

Gives instructions for the care of his sons; provides details for a sale of Merino sheep; notes that they may enter into business with Col. Troup.

Thanks Frederick for his attention to the care of his sons; provides details of the business of raising sheep; gives some instruction on the Scab, a contagious disorder. Asks Frederick to come to New York.

Accounting details for the Litchfield China Trading Company; asks that Frederick settle his sons' expenses with the Reeves.

Introduces James King who is to study law at the Litchfield Law School.

Thanks Frederick for his letter; explains his thoughts about the marriage of his daughter Laura to Colonel George Gibbs of Newport. Notes his wish that she were older and were to live closer. Gives instruction about raising sheep.