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1823 May

Folder 65

 File — Folder: 65
Identifier: Folder 65

Scope and Contents

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.

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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