Collections : [The Litchfield Historical Society]

The Catlin family papers (2016-57-0, 0.209 linear feet) are comprised of approximately 190 letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891), an attorney in Harwinton, Connecticut, and approximately 23 letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836), who were partners in a dry goods firm in Harwinton, and brother and father, respectively, of Abijah Catlin (1805-1891). Letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891) span from 1838-1857 and are primarily related to his legal practice, and cover issues including cases, billing, and political matters. Letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836) span from 1806-1844 and are related to their mercantile business.

The Catlin family papers (2016-57-0, 0.209 linear feet) are comprised of approximately 190 letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891), an attorney in Harwinton, Connecticut, and approximately 23 letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836), who were partners in a dry goods firm in Harwinton, and brother and father, respectively, of Abijah Catlin (1805-1891). Letters to Abijah Catlin (1805-1891) span from 1838-1857 and are primarily related to his legal practice, and cover issues including cases, billing, and political matters. Letters to David W. Catlin (1807-1864) and Abijah Catlin (1779-1836) span from 1806-1844 and are related to their mercantile business.

Document prepapred in 1850 by George C. Woodruff related to the pension application of Lewis Catlin; letter addressed to D. W. Catlin from L. and G. Taylor of New Milford, CT relating to purchase of grain.

C. B. Vaill writes about brother in the Civil War in a letter to Rev. H. L. Vaill.

Miscellaneous records of the Litchfield County Sheriff.

18 deeds related to land bought and sold by Charles Adams, members of his family, and others in Litchfield, Conn.

Charles Adams power of attorney to Warren W. Bissell regarding bonds, stock, and scrip to be issued by the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company.

The Charles Bartlett Andrews papers (2011-16-0, .42 linear feet) document Charles B. Andrews (1834-1902), who was a lawyer, governor of Connecticut, and chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, consist of letters regarding men who sought or were recommended for government positions or assistance, other correspondence, legal opinions, petitions, drafts and working papers, printed materials related to court matters and the Connecitcut Republican party, and other documents.

Charles Bartlett Phelps student notes taken while studying at the Litchfield Law School. The volume is 485 pages. The page numbering starts with 501, indicating that there were likely earlier volumes.

Deed to Joseph H. Scoville for land in Harwinton, Conn.