Collections : [The Litchfield Historical Society]

Last will and testament of Charles Comfort Tiffany, Feb. 6, 1907.

Letter written from Washington [Conn.?] to his brother, who he has recently heard was not hurt during the battle of Cold Harbor. He is grateful his brother and other brother, Seth, have thus far escaped unharmed. Also writes about his activities in Washington and health. Photocopy.

One letter from Charles Frederick Johnson to Edgar L. Ormbsbee written from Litchfield describing the course of lectures being offered at the Litchfield Law School. Johnson offers to allow Orbsbee to copy his notes.

The Charles H. Warren manuscript (1972-128-0) is a typescript biography of Benjamin Silliam (1779-1864) written by Charles H. Warren for Dictionary of American Biography in 1936. Benjamin Silliman was an American chemist and one of the first American professors of science. He was the first individual to distill petroleum.

Appointments by governors of Charles Nettleton to serve as commissioner of deeds in various states, 1858-1873.

Discharge certificate of Pvt. Charles O. Whaples by reason of surgeon's ceritifcate of disability, 1862; discharge certificate of Sgt. Charles O. Whaples, 1865; correspondence related to pension, 1896.

Sedgwick provides his autograph to [?] McNeill.

One folder of news clippings and publications related to Litchfield County assembled by Charles Underhill, who maintained a collection of materials on Connecticut's towns and cities. Clippings on Litchfield houses including the Thomas Painter house.

Advertisement with a Fourth of July theme featuring Eric Hatch and two children.

Notes covering events Feb.-Aug. 1883, perhaps using a newspaper as a source. On reverse of the note pages is "Apothecaries Hall, 301 Chapel St." with additional information and a raphic.