Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835.

Benjamin Tallmadge correspondence, 1781-1782. - 2 items.

Open to research.

ALS (1781 August 18; Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.) written by Tallmadge to Peter Colt concerning naval affairs during the Revolution and mentioning John Paul Jones; and ALS (1782 March 24; Philadelphia, Pa.) written by Tallmadge to Jeremiah Wadsworth pertaining to British military activities on Long Island, N.Y.


Continental Army officer and U.S. representative from Connecticut.


Collection material in English.

Forms part of: Miscellaneous Manuscripts collection.

mm 79001181


Colt, Peter, 1744-1824 --Correspondence.
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792.
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804 --Correspondence.


Dobbs Ferry (N.Y.)--History.
Long Island (N.Y.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
New York (State)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
Philadelphia (Pa.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783.
United States--History--Naval operations.--Revolution, 1775-1783


Army officers.
Representatives, U.S. Congress--Connecticut.