Two letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. In the first letters, he discusses politics, including his prediction of James Monroe for President; as well as financial matters. He also writes about a fire which consumed the home of Samuel Plumb.

In the second letter, Tallmadge reports on the conclusion of his suit against Samuel Brown and advises Cushman on building rather than renting his home.

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Discusses some property transactions; congratulates Cushman on the choice of Gen. Wiliam Floyd to head the electoral ticket of the New York legislature; mostly business involving Tallmadge's lands in Ohio; a fire at Litchfield.

Mentions Laura Tallmadge's illness; acknowledges Cushman's letter; mentions Judge James Gould; mostly business matters involving collection of debts, building a house, and sale of land.