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1820 Aug-Oct

Folder 52

 File — Folder: 52
Identifier: Folder 52

Scope and Contents

Four letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman and Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman, which primarily discuss financial matters, including the suit against Samuel Brown and the purchase of a mortgage. He also mentions the arrival of his son George Washington Tallmadge on furlough from West Point.

To his daughter Maria, Tallmadge also writes concerning his desire to leave land in Ohio to his children, and reports on the death of Lyman Beecher's child and other social and family news.

Dates

  • created: 1776-1856

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.08 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository

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