1822 May-Jul
Folder 60
File — Folder: 60
Identifier: Folder 60
Scope and Contents
Three letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. He reports on the extreme illness of Mrs. Deming; the conversion of Helen Peck on her deathbed; and the deaths and illnesses of other friends and family members. Also included is a receipt by Tapping Reeve for money deposited with Cushman.
One of the letters also contains a note to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman by Tallmadge's wife, Maria (Hallett) Tallmadge. The note is accompanied by a poem, copied by Sarah Hallett, on Helen Peck's death.
Dates
- created: 1776-1856
Creator
- From the Collection: Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835 (Person)
- From the Collection: Cushman, John P. (John Paine), 1784-1848 (Person)
- From the Collection: Tallmadge, Frederick A. (Frederick Augustus), 1792-1869 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Collection: 2.08 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Litchfield Historical Society Repository
Contact:
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Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org
7 South Street
P.O. Box 385
Litchfield CT 06759
860-567-4501
860-567-3565 (Fax)
archivist@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org