Benjamin Tallmadge's children request that payments of $100 each intended for them be paid instead to George Washington Tallmadge; Tallmadge authorizes John Paine Cushman to make payment to Henry Floyd Tallmadge for that purpose.

Acknowledges Mrs. Cushman's letter with news that Nathan Sidney Smith Beman has decided not to leave his congregation; cost of board and lodging for law students the Litchfield Law School; family news; circular letter to all of Tallmadge's children on religion.

Letter, from Benjamin Tallmadge to Maria (Tallmadge) Cushman offering religious reflections.

Also in the folder is a legal document, signed by five of Tallmadge's children, waiving their rights to money from their father so that it can be paid towards their brother George Washington Tallmadge's debts. The document is accompanied by a request by Benjamin Tallmadge to John Paine Cushman to comply with his children's request.