Jul 19, 2018
Westward Ho
On May 21, 1798 a notation at the bottom of an entry about work at the house states, “Judson Canfield went through town for New Connecticut this day.” Boardman isn’t the only local to have been painted by Earl, Canfield was as well and we are fortunate to have this portrait in our collection, and it is on display along with those of his wife and children.
A few days later, on June 2, 1798, Boardman himself set off. There are no details about his journey, and as there are no entries between August 24, 1798 and May 1, 1799, his return is not noted.