Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. The first letter continues the discussion of a suit against Tallmadge's debtor, Samuel Brown and mentions Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman's pregnancy. The second letter congratulates Cushman on the birth of a daughter, and is appended by a congratulatory note from Tallmadge's wife, Maria.

Concerns a donation by Tallmadge for missionary work; Treadwell mentions various forms of missionaries and their qualifications; mentions Samuel John Mills, John F. Schermerhorn, and the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions. Photostat.

Family news; mostly concerning business and legal matters; asks if Maria Tallmadge Cushman's child has been born yet.

Congratulations on the birth of Maria's daughter; business and legal matters.