Execution of Judge Tapping Reeve's will, mentions Elizabeth Reeve; volunteers money should it be needed.

Acknowledges Cushman's letter; financial and family matters; complications in settlement of Judge Tapping Reeve's estate; approves of Gen. James Tallmadge's speech in the New York legislature against the caucus system of electing the president; T. B. Wakeman and the Commission Company have failed.

Acknowledges Maria's letter; has suffered from illness, severe depression, and insomnia; describes time of arrival and departure of the mails; acknowledges Cushman's letter; his plan to leave the remainder of his Ohio lands to his children; will communicate Betsey Thompson Reeve's wishes re: a loan.

Acknowledges Maria's letter; his illness is over; is surprised by election results in Albany; asks Cushman to settle some funds for Betsy Thompson Reeve.

Four letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman and John Paine Cushman. Tallmadge provides a detailed description of his recent illness, and discusses his intention to leave land in Ohio to his children. He also discusses financial affairs, including Tapping Reeve's will and investment with Cushman, as well as provides religious reflections.