Samuel Pitkin correspondence, 1828-1844.

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Samuel Pitkin correspondence, 1828-1844.

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A collection of business and personal correspondence sent to Samuel Pitkin of East Hartford, Connecticut. Pitkin was a dry goods merchant and manufactured gunpowder. Most of the correspondence related to the gunpowder industry.

0.25 linear foot (1/2 box).

Connecticut Historical Society

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Pitkin, Samuel L., 1803-1845

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Samuel Leonard Pitkin, from East Hartford, CT, entered the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy (forerunner of Norwich University) in 1821 and graduated in 1823. Later he was involved in the dry goods business, the manufacture of gunpowder, and banking. Pitkin also served in the Connecticut State Militia from 1823-1838, rising to the rank of major general. He served as Adjutant General of the State of Connecticut from 1838-1844 and was active in state and local politics. He marrie...