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Papers of William Doyle Brennan including photographs, slides, and papers documenting his work at the Litchfield Post Office; attendance at Litchfield High School; property rentals and purchases in Litchfield; collected postcards; and written memories.

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A printed receipt made out to Capt. Salmon Buell of Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut to certify that he paid a duty of two dollars for a 4 wheel carriage called a wagon for the year 1815. Signed by Seth P. Beers, Collector of the Revenue for the first Collection District of Connecticut on Jan. 31, 1815.

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Town Clerk George H. Hunt message to the taxpayers in which issues related to taxes, bonds, and paying off debt are discussed.

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Handbill that reads "Taxpayers! Here is a PARTIAL list of your money handed out by our Boss First Selectman to his closest friends and supporters, under disguised roads and bridges," followed by list of recipients and amount of funds received, concluding with "This is the way your money goes. When the TAX RATE gets to 3 CENTS don't blame us. HONES GRAFT, Committee."

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An order from Isaac Baldwin, Justice of Peace of Litchfield County, to Solomon Marsh, of Litchfield, collector of the ministers rate of Litchfield, to collect the minister's rate due to Rev. Judah Champion. Any person refusing to pay is to be taken to the County jail.

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The Plumb family papers (2006-03-0, 1.13 linear feet) consists primarily of personal papers relating to Frederick B. Plumb, Jr. (1913-2002) and his wife Marian Newton Plumb (1917-2003). Also included are items related to Frederick B. Plumb, Sr. (b.1878) and his wife Rena Plumb (1882-1975). The papers consist of tax receipts, account books, blueprints, and several certificates of achievement. Many items are related to The Grange and other agricultural groups.

Scope and Contents The papers of Samuel Wright (1789-1875) of Litchfield, Conn., including correspondence, deeds, financial records, legal documents, records related to the militia, and tax collection documents. Samuel Wright was the son of Jonathan Wright (1745/46-1836) and his third wife, Thankful Landon (1757?-1831), who was the widow of Benjamin Gibbs. Jonathan's first wife was Leah Bissell (1747?-1782). Many of the deeds in the papers relate to land transactions involving his wives' families. Samuel...