Five letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman, primarily discussing Congressional and political business, including his disappointment that the bankruptcy bill may fail and the imminent adjournment of Congress. Tallmadge also mentions his plans to travel to New York with Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman to meet Cushman.

Requests a record of Tallmadge's payments be sent to him. Photostat.

Acknowledges Cushman's letter; is fearful of the fate of the bankrupt bill; urges careful scrutiny of claims before Congress; is skeptical of validity of claims on the U.S. of Pierre Augustube Caron de Beaumarchais and France; recommends Timothy Pitkin for a statement of merits; hopes to see Cushman in New York.

Expects Congress will adjourn April 20; hopes to go to New York with Maria Cushman Tallmadge at that time.

Acknowledges Cushman's letter; remarks on slowness of the mail; hopes to see copy of Cushman's speech on internal improvements; hopes to go with Maria Cushman Tallmadge to New York.

Acknowledges Cushman's letter; is not surprized by the Senate's report on the claims of officers of the Revolutionary army; is critical of the adjournment procedure of Congress; family news.

Plans to go to New York; encloses copy of a statement of refutation; news of family and friends.