Collections : [The Litchfield Historical Society]

1 letter, from Benjamin Tallmadge to George Washington, concerning the purchase of horses for the army.

Contains receipt for sale of share in the privateering brig Middletown.

Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to George Washington, concerning provisions. He expresses his concern over the scarcity of stables and hay for his regiment's horses as well as his difficulty finding lodging for his men, and discusses the purchase of breeches, boots, and swords.

Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to George Washington. Complains about the regiment's lack of horses. Informs Washington of his failure to receive a letter from Culper, the code name for members of Tallmadge's espionage network, and discusses Culper's concern about secrecy.

Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to George Washington. Discusses Colonel Elisha Sheldon's contract with Mr. Estey of Massachusetts to purchase leather breeches for the regiment; asks whether dragoons whose families suffer by means of their absence may be dismissed from service; and reports on the condition of the troops and laments their lack of supplies and cash.

Contains accounts for the privateering brig Middletown.

Contains bills of interest on money borrowed by the United States.