Business letter from Benjamin Tallmadge to Peleg Coffin, treasurer of the state of Massachusetts, concerning payment of several notes for a sale of land. The folder also includes an engraved portrait of Tallmadge.
Concerns some bad publicity over Tallmadge's foreclosing on a farm to settle a debt owed him; mentions Israel Putnam as one of the previous owners or creditors. Photostat.
Concerns the financial problems of Mr. Garnsey and the purchase of the Genessee land; Tallmadge will be attending a proprietor's meeting about the Western Reserve. Photostat.
Marked private; Tallmadge is concerned about the physical and financial situation of Uriah Tracy; suggests he and others undertake to secretly give financial aid. Photostat.
Letter mentioning Joseph Hart's "villainy"; Tallmadge may bring suit against him; personal business; mentions holdings in Louisiana and the possibility of new forms of husbandry. Photostat.