Abel Catlin account book, 1806-1840.

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Abel Catlin account book, 1806-1840.

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Abel Catlin kept this account book in Litchifield, Connecticut between 1806 and 1840. The first portion is general accounts, several indicating Catlin may have been a doctor. Between 1825 and 1840 Catlin recorded his work as an agent for Protective Insurance Co.

1 volume.

Connecticut Historical Society

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