James Morris address, 19th century.

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James Morris address, 19th century.

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Address by James Morris, delivered sometime between July 1803 and Oct. 8, 1810. The address is a brief account of local history and covers the founding of Litchfield, describing the conditions of early settlers. Also includes accounts of the suicides and murders in the town as well as an account of the capture by the Indians of Captain Jacob Griswould in 1722. Other topics include buildings in Litchfield, local culture, and the concept of "Fiddle and Frolick" (or "Freedom Frolick"), an event celebrating a man's 21st birthday, involving dancing to music and drinking cider. The item includes the original document and a typed transcription.

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Litchfield Historical Society

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Griswould, Jacob

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Morris, James, 1752-1820

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Epithet: painter and decorator, of London British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000754.0x00037b Epithet: surveyor British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000754.0x00037d Resident of Morris (South Farms), Litchfield County, Conn.; graduate of Yale; served as a lieutenant during the American Revolution and taken prisoner at Germantown. After ...