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Tells of her family's grief over the death of her father John Tallmadge; Lyman Beecher's sermon at the funeral.

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Acknowledges Cushman's two letters; discusses religious topics and a powerful sermon by Lyman Beecher; boarding costs and tuition at Sarah Pierce's school; the religious revival.

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Concerning a missing letter containing promissory notes; Tallmadge still hopes to get rid of his stock in the Commission Company; discussion of land sales; lists contents of the missing letter.

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Acknowledges Cushman's letter; discusses his brother's death and a paper of religious reflections left with his will; requests Cushman to send some bonds for Tallmadge to give to his children; acknowledges Maria's letter; mentions Cushman's preoccupation with the Erie Canal; John Tallmadge's legacy; tells of a killing involving a neighbor.

Scope and Contents Four letters to John Paine Cushman, three from Benjamin Tallmadge and one from Phebe Tallmadge. Benjamin Tallmadge writes concerning his investments; the legacy of his recently deceased brother John; and his thoughts on religion, including the rebirth of the soul and the subjects of a sermon by Lyman Beecher. He also reviews the availability of boarding places for young ladies who wish to attend the Litchfield Female Academy.The letter from Phebe Tallmadge describes...