Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to George Washington. In the first letter, Tallmadge reports on the confinement of Nathan Barnum, prisoner of war. The last two letters inform Washington of the peace treaty just concluded in Europe.

Conveys resolution of the state Whig senatorial convention thanking Tallmadge for serving as state senator.

Has confined Nathan Barnum, a Loyalist prisoner; suspects him of conducting illicit trade under the guise of being exchanged.

Has heard news of a general peace and arrival of transports at New York to take away the garrison.

News of peace seems certain, but Tallmadge asks for confirmation; has heard that garrison is getting ready to leave New York and Loyalists there are preparing to leave for Nova Scotia; requests that he and his detachmentbe among the first troops to enter New York when the British leave; plans to go to Litchfield for ten days.

Copy of Tallmadge's request for Hooker to move his element to Roundhill to head off an enemy force headed for Bedford; contains Hooker's reply and notification of action taken. Photostat.