02509cam a22002893u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000500011524501200016526400510028530000470033633600260038333700260040933800360043550000310047150802130050252013820071553400450209765300340214285600430217666404UtSlPG20260610134531.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF0011 aSeymour, M. W.q(Morris Woodruff),d1842-192010aHistoric Litchfield :baddress delivered at the bi-centennial celebration of the town of Litchfield, August 1, 1920 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-09-28  aCharlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Historic Litchfield" by M. W. Seymour is a historical account written during the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1920s. The book serves as a record of the two-hundred-year history of the town of Litchfield, detailing its founding, key events, and contributions to broader social movements, particularly in regard to temperance and abolition. It captures the spirit, challenges, and triumphs of the community over the centuries.  Seymour's address, delivered at the town's bi-centennial celebration, highlights Litchfield's significant role in various important historical events, including its participation in the Revolutionary War, the abolition of slavery, and the establishment of the first law school in the English-speaking world. He recounts the town's founding by early settlers, its civic and social achievements, and the prominent figures associated with its history, including religious leaders and notable citizens. The narrative emphasizes Litchfield’s influence on the principles of freedom and reform, rooted in its founding Puritan values, while also celebrating the dedicated service of its residents in both local and national contexts. Through rich anecdotes and historical accounts, Seymour honors the legacy of Litchfield and encourages future generations to uphold the community's traditions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLitchfield (Conn.) -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66404