Collections : [The Litchfield Historical Society]

Gives news from Litchfield of friends and neighbors; reports on Mrs. Reeve's illness; details of domestic concerns.

Is glad to hear of his family's health; wishes to write more but is constantly occupied with company; notes sickness of Elizabeth Stoughton Wolcott.

Gives details of a visit to Norwich to see their daughter Mary Ann; other family news of the visit; will not return home until later in the week; feels inpatient to return to his family.

Writes to inform her that he will be delayed in coming to Norwich for her as his horse is unable to travel; if the horse does not improve he will hire one; expects that Elizabeth Stoughton Wolcott will return that day; is very disappointed not to be able to see his family; notes the good spring weather and the promising vegetation. Adds a postscript that he has discovered the horse's lameness is a result of loose shoes and gravel coming between the shoe and the foot; he will not be afraid to use him that week.

Gives his opinion on leaving their daughter with her grandparents in Norwich; he is tired of the separation from his family; notes his purchase of two horses from Captain Bradley for $200; other family news.

Writes to say he has reached home; gives details of an indentured man who has left to go to sea but did not take his personal effects; Mary Ann Wolcott Goodrich is bed ridden and feeble but wishes for Betsey and the children to make a visit on their return. A few political comments about the elections. Part of the letter is missing.

Thanks her for a letter; has not found a girl to hire; requests that she come home as he misses her and the children; adds a note that business will prevent him from coming for her until later than planned.

Gives details of his travels home including with whom he stayed and the violent weather; the business of their family was conducted well in their absence; notes the death of their neighbor Mrs. Catlin; his brother's children are happily situated with Tapping Reeve and his wife; gives notes on girls who will hire out; Mary Ann received a certificate for good conduct from Miss Collins' school; gives number for tickets in the Lebanon lottery.

Partial letter with news that Mrs. Reeve has returned to Litchfield and Oliver Wolcott is expected that evening; requests her return.

Thanks her for recent letters; proposes to set out for Norwich the following week; gives details about their garden. Bottom half of letter is missing.