Correspondence chiefly between Frederick Wolcott (1767-1837), his wife Elizabeth (Betsey) Huntington Wolcott (1774-1812), his brother Oliver Wolcott (1760-1833) who served as Secretary of the Treasury and Governor of Connecticut, and Jabez W. Huntington (1788-1847) who served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut. Topics include domestic news, local, state, regional and national politics, business affairs, church activities, trade with China and the merchant vessel Trident, raising merino sheep, and manufacture of woolen cloth.
A copy of a narrative copied by George Gibbs from a first hand account of Roger Wolcott containing details of his life. The original was lost in the streets of New York by William Stone, Esquire to whom it had been loaned.
Letter written from New Lebanon Springs to Oliver Wolcott (1726-1797) reporting that Mary Ann Wolcott Goodrich is recovering. Notes that she has not used laudanum but three times and that she has not had diarrhea. They bathe twice daily and drink plentifully from the waters. Provides details of the resort and various cures resulting from the water.
Two letters to Henry Van Schaack. Forwards a report from the secretary of the treasury on public debt; gives family news; expresses opinion regarding laws of religious establishment and taxation; reports that he has consulted Tapping Reeve on the question and states his opinion.