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Tallmadge, Benjamin to John Webb, 1828 June 09

2026-31-0

 Item
Identifier: 2026-31-0

Scope and Contents

A June 9, 1828 letter (2026-31-0) from Benjamin Tallmadge to Major John Webb of West Canaan, Connecticut concerning pensions for members of the Revolutionary army. Tallmadge specifically writes to Webb concerning the commission allowed to a Colonel Ogden and others who advocated on their behalf before Congress. He later talks about lobbying the Secretary of the Treasury to avoid placing officers in the Revolutionary army on the same pay establishment as the infantry. Also included is a typed transcript of the letter created by the donor, William Handelman.

Dates

  • Creation: 1828 June 09

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

1 letters

1 items (Transcription of attached letter.)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Purchased by the donor from Greg Manning Auctions, Inc. in Fairfield, New Jersey at an unknown date.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

William Handelman.

Method of Acquisition

Gift.

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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