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Four letters to John Paine Cushman, three from Benjamin Tallmadge and one from Phebe Tallmadge.

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.

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.

Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman, which discuss the financial aspects of Tapping Reeve's will; the illness of Cushman's father; and 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.

Three 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.

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.