I asked a dutch friend. She did not recognize the word, but said it reminded her of sucade, which is candied fruit. Barbara Lilley NYS Program for the Conservation/Preservation of Library Research Materials New York State Library [log in to unmask] 518/486/4864 >>> Serena Zabin <[log in to unmask]> 03/22 8:23 AM >>> I am trying to translate a number of mid-eighteenth century letters, written in Dutch, from Anna de Peyster to her daughter Maria. Anna frequently refers to buying such imported foodstuffs as oranges, syrup, and something called "suklet." I have no idea what "suklet" might be. I assume it is either sugar or chocolate, since she refers to buying it in "rolleties" (little rolls). Has anyone seen this word before? Anna's spelling is very irregular. I would appreciate any insights. Thanks very much. Serena Zabin Department of History Rutgers University [log in to unmask]