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Letter, from Benjamin Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman, which describes his ill health and moderate recovery, and his recent fall from his horse.

Three letters to John Paine Cushman, two from Benjamin Tallmadge and one from Elizabeth Reeve. Tallmadge's letters report social news and plan his visit to Troy to see Cushman. Reeve's letter describes her own and her husband's failing health and urges Cushman to take care with the money he has invested for the Reeves, as it may soon be the only sustenance of the fatherless boy, Burr, whom she and her husband had adopted.

Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman, which discusses the illness of Cushman's father, his own illness, and thoughts on death.

Six letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman and Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman. He consoles the Cushmans on the death of their daughter Maria Hallet; writes about his ideas concerning the spiritual significance of mourning; and his concerns for the health of another of their children, Tallmadge Cushman. He also mentions the imminent arrival of Marquis de Lafayette in Hartford.

Four letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman and John Paine Cushman. Tallmadge provides a detailed description of his recent illness, and discusses his intention to leave land in Ohio to his children. He also discusses financial affairs, including Tapping Reeve's will and investment with Cushman, as well as provides religious reflections.

Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman and Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman, sharing family news and consoling them on the loss of their daughter, Maria Hallet Cushman.

Five letters, from Lucius Smith to Benjamin Tallmadge and from Tallmadge to Smith; and from Tallmadge and Benjamin Tallmadge Jr. to Cushman. The letters between Tallmadge and Smith concern a financial dispute. To Cushman, the Tallmadges relate social and financial news; Tallmadge Sr. also remarks on his feelings at recollecting scenes from the Revolutionary War. The last letter is appended by a note from Maria (Hallett) Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman, relating social and family news.

Five letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman, which comment on the ecclesiastical trial against Nathan Beman for charges against his method of conducting revivals by Lyman Beecher and Asahel Nettleton. He also discusses upcoming visits by his children, family and social news, and business affairs.

Three letters between John Paine Cushman, Charles Perkins, Maria Tallmadge Cushman, and Benjamin Tallmadge discussing business affairs and Tallmadge's concern over his daughter Harriot's ill health.