Three letters from Benjamin Tallmadge to Augustus Porter and to John Paine Cushman. Tallmadge's letter to Porter requests Porter's sales accounts for salt, in connection with Tallmadge's company, Tallmadge Smith & Co. To Cushman, Tallmadge asks advice concerning pursuing Porter for the sales account of salt, requests money to purchase stock in the Albany City Loan, and discusses a suit he is considering initiating against a debtor.

Series 6, arranged alphabetically, consists of photostats and other reproductions of documents related to Benjamin Tallmadge held by individuals and other repositories.

Both agree to extend payment on land sold to Bacon one year beyond the contract if Bacon guarantees payment of taxes on the land. Photostat.

Concerns selling land to Bacon; some details of the transaction are given; endorsed by Harvey Whittlesey and Eli T. Boughter. Photostat.

Requests Porter's sales accounts for salt, in connection with Tallmadge's company, Tallmadge Smith & Co.

Acknowledges Cushman's letter; mostly business matters and suits to collect debts; lists members of Tallmadge Smith & Co.

Acknowledge's Cushman's letter; discusses business and legal matters; news of acquaintances; has heard a good oration by Judge Cyrus Swan of Sharon.