Collections : [Westport Museum for History & Culture]

Letter from Jennings in Cochransville to "My friend" – includes mention of political matters, elections, Snyderites, military battle; names Joseph Adams, 1809 September 30.

- Deed of sale from John Bennitt to Joshua Jenings [Jennings], for land, 1695 September 6

Payment receipt for services in the Revolutionary War, 1778 March 31 During the conflict in Westport—which was part of Fairfield at the time—locals were used for their knowledge of the area and for movement of supplies. British troops hoped to press colonists into labor to move the provisions in Danbury but were surprised to find little sympathy. Patriots did employ Peter Jennings and his horse wagon "for Service done in the Carting in the Danbury Expedition" moving ammunition and cannon to Compo and Saugatuck. Brigadier General GS Silliman issued this receipt for the payment of 4 pounds 10 shillings—roughly $700 today—as payment.