Collections : [The Litchfield Historical Society]

Accounting details for the Litchfield China Trading Company; asks that Frederick settle his sons' expenses with the Reeves.

Thanks Frederick for his attention to the care of his sons; provides details of the business of raising sheep; gives some instruction on the Scab, a contagious disorder. Asks Frederick to come to New York.

Writes a letter of introduction for Thomas S. Aspinwall who is to attend the Litchfield Law School; requests Frederick show him hospitality.

Gives instructions for the care of his sons; provides details for a sale of Merino sheep; notes that they may enter into business with Col. Troup.

Details of a purchase of a Merino for 1200 dollars.

Provides an account for a recent purchase of Merino sheep; gives details of accounting for new business of raising sheep; gives details of a sale of Merino sheep he attended. Asks Frederick to pay his sons expenses at the Reeve's and to send them to him at the first opportunity.

Notes receipt of Frederick's letter; gives details for raising sheep; gives political advise about a resolution in New Haven that he feels would be ruinous to Connecticut and the union.

Writes regarding the Litchfield China Trading Company; the consensus of the interested parties is that they will wait for spring to close the concern with a sale at auction due to low market prices; gives advise regarding Merino sheep. Provides political opinion regarding the state of national affairs; feels commerce cannot revive while the British system continues. Gives advice on Betsey Huntington Wolcott's health.

Discusses the price of wool; feels banks, ship holders and manufacturers will suffer from future peace with England; advises caution in business plans.

Gives advice regarding hiring a clerk; discusses cattle breeding. Apologizes for not taking Connecticut's threats of secession seriously; gives political viewpoint that Madison has joined the Peace Party; laments the government's policies.