Acknowledges Tallmadge's letter; comments on the religious revival in the country; thinks Tallmadge's letter to Martin Clapp will be effective in securing repayment of a loan; family news.

Is happy to hear good news concerning Maria Tallmadge Cushman, tells of a revival meeting at Litchfield; family news.

Tells of a four-day religious meeting at Litchfield; asks Cushman what he thinks of the situation in Washington; is indignant of the trial of Samuel Houston in the House of Representatives; family news.

Three letters, between Benjamin Tallmadge and John Paine Cushman, discussing financial affairs, including Martin Clapp's suit against Tallmadge; family news, including Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman's pregnancy; and news on the religious revival as well as personal religious reflections.

Tallmadge also expresses his indignation over Congress's handling of the case of Samuel Houston.