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Start Over Collection Benjamin Tallmadge collection, 1777-1864, Date acquired: 01/01/1933, bulk 1778-1833

1804 Mar 5 1 letters Folder 6

Mentions the Yazoo land fraud and John Randolph's reaction; Tallmadg feels it is amusing to see the Democrats "snarl at each other like cats and dogs"; Tallmadge refers to "R. & A." [John Randolph and John Adams?] coming to an open rupture; Tallmadge almost wishes he could be there for the sport. Photostat.

  1. The Litchfield Historical Society
  2. Benjamin Tallmadge collection, 1777-1864, Date acquired: 01/01/1933, bulk 1778-1833
  3. Photostats and other reproductions, 1773-1835
  4. Correspondence, 1773-1833
  5. Tallmadge, Benjamin to Simeon Baldwin, 1803-1806

1805 May 28 1 letters Folder 47

Discusses the East India concern; Tallmadge asks advice about letting his oldest son go on one of the first ships making a voyage to the Indies; expresses concern over the health of Mrs. Wolcott. Photostat.

  1. The Litchfield Historical Society
  2. Benjamin Tallmadge collection, 1777-1864, Date acquired: 01/01/1933, bulk 1778-1833
  3. Photostats and other reproductions, 1773-1835
  4. Correspondence, 1773-1833
  5. Tallmadge, Benjamin to Oliver Wolcott Jr., 1796-1808

1807 Folder 28

Three letters: one from Tapping Reeve to Benjamin Tallmadge's daughter Maria; one from Tallmadge to Reeve; and one from Tallmadge to Maria. Reeve's letter to Maria reassure her about her decision to turn down an unwanted suitor, while Tallmadge's to Maria praises her for her newfound views on sin and salvation. He also mentions writing poetry, and encloses an Ode for Christmas. Reeve's letter to Maria was conserved in August 2009.

  1. The Litchfield Historical Society
  2. Benjamin Tallmadge collection, 1777-1864, Date acquired: 01/01/1933, bulk 1778-1833
  3. Correspondence, 1776-1856