Four letters, from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. The letters discuss political figures and news, including his dislike of the idea of pay attached to the brevet rank, his disappointment that Revolutionary War veterans have not received sufficient monetary compensation, and his hope for the passage of a national bankruptcy law. Tallmadge also mentions his and his wife's recent attack of influenza.

Inquires if a patented soldiers right in the territory of Illinois will sell; discusses national bankrupt law before Congress and his and Maria Hallet Tallmadge's influenza.

Series 6, arranged alphabetically, consists of photostats and other reproductions of documents related to Benjamin Tallmadge held by individuals and other repositories.

Concerns the winter billeting and supply of the Light Dragoons. Photostat.

Gives extract from of Tallmadge's spies that an attack on the under-provisioned fort at West Point is emminent; Tallmadge concurs with the report; mentions surrender at Charleston and Lord Stirling's death. Photostat.

Requests permission for Mrs. Shelton and Mrs. Strong to travel to Long Island to see their aged parents. Photostat.

Requests the governor to give an order for leather to George Starr of Middletown to be used for halters by the Light Dragoons. Photostat.

Concerns action by the House of Representatives; rejection of an amendment to authorize letters of marque and reprisal; mention of the Non-Intercourse Act, Embargo Act, Jonathan G. Jackson and John Treadwell. Photostat.

Criticizes testimony of witnesses before a congressional committee of which Tallmadge was chairman.

Discusses Gen. Arthur St. Clair's petition to Congress; is sympathetic but believes St. Clair's claims have been discharged; recommends a pension; tells of influenza epidemic at Litchfield.