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Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. The letters report family news, including the travels of Cushman's mother; Tallmadge's concern that his children will not be properly converted and his approval of the religious revival; and his daughter Harriot's recent wedding. Tallmadge also writes about the financial details of the Commission Company.

Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman. Tallmadge reports the religious conversion of the family of Stephen and Roxana Clark; the recent illness of the revivalist preacher Asahel Nettleton; and his pleasure at Maria's own religious fervor. He also provides extensive religious reflections.

Three letters to John Paine Cushman, two from Benjamin Tallmadge and one from Felix Tracy. The letters discuss the illness of Mrs. Tibbits; the appearance of yellow fever in New York; Tallmadge's recent trip to New Haven where he attended a religious meeting and witnessed the ordination of three missionaries; and the death of his son William. The letter from Tracy updates Cushman on the financial state of Tallmadge's property.

Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. Tallmadge refers to a controversy between Judge James Gould and Judge Tapping Reeve; discusses the sale of Cushman's Ohio lands and his own stock; and praises the religious revival in Litchfield. The last letter includes a note by Maria Tallmadge to Tallmadge's daughter Maria with social news.

Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. He reports on the extreme illness of Mrs. Deming; the conversion of Helen Peck on her deathbed; and the deaths and illnesses of other friends and family members. Also included is a receipt by Tapping Reeve for money deposited with Cushman. One of the letters also contains a note to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman by Tallmadge's wife, Maria (Hallett) Tallmadge. The note is accompanied by a poem, copied by Sarah Hallett, on Helen Peck's death.

Letter, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman, reporting on Lyman Beecher's departure for Boston, the religious revival, and the possibility of students of the Litchfield Female Academy boarding with the Buel family.

Letter, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman and Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman, reporting the death of Tallmadge's brother.

Five letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman and Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman. He reports on his wife's ill health and the remedies she has tried, expresses regret that he cannot travel to Troy due to his wife's illness, and discusses financial matters, including the signing of new bonds.

Four letters to John Paine Cushman, three from Benjamin Tallmadge and one from Phebe Tallmadge. Benjamin Tallmadge writes concerning his investments; the legacy of his recently deceased brother John; and his thoughts on religion, including the rebirth of the soul and the subjects of a sermon by Lyman Beecher. He also reviews the availability of boarding places for young ladies who wish to attend the Litchfield Female Academy. The letter from Phebe Tallmadge describes the death and funeral of Uncle John Tallmadge, Benjamin Tallmadge's brother.

Five letters, four from Benjamin Talllmadge to John Paine Cushman and one from Maria (Hallett) Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman. Tallmadge discusses financial matters; compliments Cushman on his tax law; confirms the engagement of lodgings for students at the Litchfield Female Academy; and reports on the marriage of Phebe Tallmadge to the Rev. Mr. Mason of Washington. He also mentions Lyman Beecher's successful sermons in Boston. The letter from Maria (Hallett) Tallmadge reports on social and family news and discusses fashion in apparel and home decorating.