Two letters, one from George Washington Tallmadge to his sister Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman, and the other from Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman. George Washington Tallmadge's letter mentions his studies in French at West Point, his growing height, and his affection for Maria's young son.

Benjamin Tallmadge's letter to Cushman deplores the perpetuation of slavery in the United States.

Concerns political secrecy; mentions the proclamation of Pres. James Madison repealing the French naval decrees against United States shipping. Photostat.

Gives Federalist arguments against the Bonus Bill; discussion of textile industries in the north and south; Pres. James Monroe and Daniel Tompkins mentioned. Photostat.

Tallmadge, a student at the United State Military Academy at West Point, gives an account of his furlough.

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

Discusses political activities; Tallmadge is very concerned over actions of northern Democrats; much discussion of the Non-Intercourse Act and Embargo Act. Photostat.

Concerns Nathaniel Macon's bill; Tallmadge is upset that the mercantile interest is being held in suspense about the Non-Intercourse Act. Photostat.

Expects that Cushman will be coming north shortly; regrets that Tallmadge's business affairs have caused Cushman trouble; deplores the perpetuation of slavery in any part of the country; family news.