Title: Nathaniel P. Tallmadge Papers
Inclusive Dates: 1812-1862

Creator:

• Tallmadge, Nathaniel Pitcher, 1895-1864

Call Number: Wis Mss AT; Micro 7; Micro 499

Quantity: 1.2 c.f. (3 archives boxes) and 4 reels of microfilm (35mm)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:

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Abstract:

Papers of Nathaniel P. Tallmadge, a U.S. Senator from New York and Territorial Governor of Wisconsin. Included is political and family correspondence, speeches and writings, clippings, and reference materials on foreign relations and on banking and finance. Most of the letters were written to Tallmadge during his terms in the Senate and concern political matters such as his support of the United States Bank in opposition to Andrew Jackson and the enforcement of claims against France, 1834-1835. Numerous New York, Wisconsin, and national political leaders are represented in the correspondence. From 1841 to Tallmadge's appointment as Territorial Governor in 1844 there are letters from James D. Doty concerning land speculations, patronage, and politics.

Language: English

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Although now almost unknown, Nathaniel Pitcher Tallmadge was one of the leading political figures of the Jacksonian era. He was born February 8, 1795, in Chatham, New York. After completing work in local schools, he enrolled at Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and graduated with honors from Union College in Schenectady, New York, in 1815. He began reading law in the office of his cousin, General James Tallmadge, in Poughkeepsie and was admitted to the New York bar in 1818.

Under his cousin's mentorship Tallmadge became active in local politics during the mid-1820's. Little is known about Tallmadge's political affiliations during this complex period in New York political history except that he supported parts of Clay's American system, such as internal improvements and protective tariffs, also espoused by men who later affiliated with the Whig party.

In 1828 voters in his local district elected Tallmadge to the state Assembly. Thanks to his abilities as an orator and legislator, he soon ranked among the most prominent assemblymen and in 1829 was elected to the state Senate without opposition. A staunch supporter of Governor De Witt Clinton's construction of the Erie Canal, Tallmadge served as chairman of the Senate Committee on Canals. In this capacity he also developed an interest in railroads, and prophetically urged construction of a railroad from New York to Albany.

By 1832 Tallmadge had become a convert to the Jacksonian Democratic party. In February, 1833, Democratic supporters in the legislature elected him to the vacant New York seat in the United States Senate. Tallmadge was the youngest member of the Senate when he assumed his seat in December, 1833; yet despite his youth and the presence of such oratorical luminaries as Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, and John Calhoun, he soon won attention. In 1836 he attained national prominence in the slavery debates with Calhoun for his strong defense of the freedom to petition Congress.

During his early years in the Senate Tallmadge supported the administration's hard money and states' rights policies. He favored the Maysville Road veto and the attack on the Second Bank of the United States. However, he disagreed with the policies expressed in the Specie Circular and Van Buren's plan for an independent treasury because he feared that these actions would increase the power of the federal government and also because he had ties with New York banking interests. By 1837, in cooperation with Senator William Rives of Virginia, Tallmadge emerged as a leader of the conservative Democratic and Whig opposition to the Jacksonian monetary policies.

Hints of this new role can be seen in 1836 in Tallmadge's reply to Thomas Hart Benton on distribution of the surplus national income in which Tallmadge concluded with a strong statement in favor of the national credit system. Although he cooperated with Rives in an unsuccessful attempt to repeal the Specie Circular, Tallmadge did not press this issue because he hoped that Van Buren's election might mean a relaxation of the hard money policies. However, Van Buren called a special session of Congress to present his plans for severing all ties between federal funds and state banks through the establishment of an independent treasury. Alarmed that this would endanger the national economy and “excite the worst passions of the people,” Tallmadge and Rives began work immediately to defeat the treasury bill. They helped Tallmadge's friend, Thomas Allen, launch the Madisonian to present the conservative Democratic view and organized the opposition for the special congressional session. Despite their close cooperation, the Senate debate revealed important differences in the thinking of the two senators on the question of separation. While Tallmadge objected to what he felt would be an increase in the power of the federal government, Rives argued for a more powerful executive and charged that diminishing the state banks' powers would decrease the means for controlling the economy. Failing in their attempt to defeat the president in the Senate vote, Tallmadge and Rives then turned their attention to the House, where conservative Democratic friends headed by Representative Hugh Legate of South Carolina were able to force a postponement of the vote.

Tallmadge's leadership of the opposition to Van Buren in Congress had a definite effect on New York politics. Although it is impossible to establish precisely when Tallmadge became a Whig, by June, 1837, he had renewed his friendship with the New York Whigs, and in the fall elections he led his conservative Democratic followers into the Whig camp. Thus he was responsible for weakening the old political alliances and, to a certain extent, for establishing New York politics on class lines.

At the regular congressional session in 1838 Van Buren again presented his request for an independent treasury. Again Tallmadge and Rives were able to stand firm against anything except the resurrection of the old deposit system. Until the 1840 session their continued opposition and Van Buren's political mistakes combined to prevent passage of the treasury bills which the Jacksonians considered the keystone of their economic legislation.

Opposition to Van Buren's monetary policies brought Tallmadge into the forefront of Whig politics. Prominently mentioned as a vice-presidential choice on a ticket with Henry Clay, Tallmadge attempted to secure the vote of the New York delegation for Clay in 1839. However, after an internal power struggle Tallmadge lost control of the delegation, and New York's support at the convention went to William Henry Harrison. Regardless of his earlier support for Clay, Harrison offered Tallmadge the vice-presidential nomination. Tallmadge, however, preferred to work for a Whig victory in New York and declined in favor of John Tyler. Thus, because of his lack of personal ambition, Tallmadge missed succeeding to the presidency after the death of Harrison in 1841. Both Harrison and Tyler offered Tallmadge cabinet positions as a reward for his efforts during the campaign, but Tallmadge accepted only the reward offered by New York. In January, 1840, appreciative New York Whigs elected him to a second term in the Senate.

During the Tyler administration Tallmadge was prominent in the legislative debate involving re-establishment of a national bank as the government fiscal agent. A strong supporter of a national bank, Tallmadge wrote one of the Treasury Committee bills to re-establish the national exchequer. Although he differed strongly with Tyler on this issue and the tariff question, this difference of opinion apparently did not affect Tallmadge's personal relationship with the president.

During the 1830's Tallmadge, like many others across the country, speculated in western lands. He invested in land in Illinois, but this venture apparently failed. Through the influence of his former congressional colleague, James Duane Doty, he visited Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, in 1843 and joined Doty in an investment in the area. Thereafter he used his position as chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Lands to advance their investments, thus becoming prominently known in Washington for his interest in Wisconsin. When Doty's term as territorial governor expired in 1844, Tyler appointed Tallmadge to fill the office. Aware that he had little chance for re-election to the Senate from New York because of his changing political allegiances, he accepted.

Tallmadge's term as governor of Wisconsin Territory was extremely brief--September, 1844 to May, 1845. The new Democratic president, James K. Polk, wasted little time in replacing him with Democrat Henry Dodge. Although few of Tallmadge's programs were enacted into law during his eight months in office, his administration was characterized by an attempt to end the bitter controversy which had marked Wisconsin politics. In his message to the legislature on January 6, 1845, he advocated the construction of internal improvements, opposed the lengthy period of naturalization advanced by the nativist faction, and recommended establishment of agricultural societies, schools, and pattern farms.

After refusing an appointment to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, Tallmadge retired to his farm near Fond du Lac in 1845. He came out of retirement briefly to help settle the Stockbridge Indian land dispute and to campaign for General Zachary Taylor for the presidency. His correspondence indicates that he was keenly interested in the Wisconsin constitutional convention in 1846. However, Tallmadge generally devoted his declining years to an investigation of spiritualism, during which he communicated with his late colleagues, Webster, Clay, and Calhoun. Near the end of his life Tallmadge moved to Battle Creek, Michigan, where he died November 2, 1864.

Three reels (call number Micro 499) of the microfilm in this collection constitute a microfilm edition of the Nathaniel P. Tallmadge papers. Most of the material on these reels is also present in paper form. One reel of microfilm (call number Micro 7) was produced from materials loaned for copying by the family but gifted to the Historical Society prior to production of the microfilm edition. The materials on Micro 7 therefore should also be present both on Micro 499 and in paper form; Micro 7 has been saved however in case anything was missing when gifted. Some letters written by Tallmadge which are included in the microfilm edition were borrowed from other collections at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin. These include letters in the William Tallmadge Papers which were donated by Mrs. Dorothy Stolp of Willmette, Illinois, and letters from the James Duane Doty Papers. The published material filmed with the speeches and writings is from the Historical Society Library.

The Nathaniel P. Tallmadge Papers, 1812-1862, include correspondence, speeches and writing, clippings, and legislative reference materials.

The correspondence is arranged in two sections--incoming and outgoing. Both sections are arranged alphabetically by correspondent and chronologically thereunder. A descriptive calendar listing each item is included as Appendix I of this finding aid and also appears before each section on the microfilm edition.

The Incoming Correspondence, which spans the years 1812 to 1862, comprises a virtual Who's Who of political figures from the Jackson, Van Buren, Harrison, and Tyler administrations. Among them are James Buchanan, Henry Clay, Daniel Webster, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, Horace Greeley, John Tyler, Nicholas Biddle, and Andrew Jackson. While some of this correspondence is important chiefly for its autograph value, the collection does partially document Tallmadge's leadership of the conservative opposition to the Jacksonian monetary policies, 1837-1840, through his correspondence with Thomas Allen, William Rives, and Hugh Legare. Mail from Thurlow Weed, William Marcy, and William Seward indicates Tallmadge's influence on politics in the state of New York. In addition, the correspondence from James Duane Doty and Stoddard Judd provides information on Tallmadge's administration as territorial governor of Wisconsin, 1844-1845, and on his interest in land development in Illinois and Wisconsin.

The Outgoing Correspondence, 1821-1859, which is a much smaller section, consists of drafts of letters later copied by a secretary for mailing. Of particular interest are several letters to President Tyler protesting the president's position on the tariff and re-establishment of a national bank. Tallmadge's letters to Governor Doty are important sources for Wisconsin political history.

Speeches and Writings, 1835-1853, consists of handwritten drafts and final copies of several Senate speeches and a published account of Tallmadge's experiences with spiritualism in the 1850's. A descriptive list of these items is included in Appendix I. The Congressional Record, 1833-1844, affords an index and source for Tallmadge's Senate speeches and remarks for which no record is included in the papers.

The section of Clippings, 1835-1859, has been compiled from a large volume of unsorted clippings which referred to the general political events of the period. Those which have been microfilmed refer to issues with which Tallmadge was directly involved.

The Legislative Reference Material includes research notes written by Tallmadge and several unidentified individuals on the independent treasury plan of 1837-1840, the two treasury bills vetoed by Tyler in 1841, the bankruptcy law of 1841, the Florida treaty, and relations with Texas.

Acquisition Information

Part presented by Charles R. Boardman, W. A. Titus, and Mrs. A. R. Tallmadge, Janesville, Wisconsin, December 19, 1936; part loaned for copying and then presented in 1965 and 1970 by Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Boardman, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; one speech presented by Mrs. G. E. Quill, Chicago, Illinois, August 16, 1955.

Processing Information

Microfilm edition prepared by Carolyn J. Mattern, 1973.

Micro 499/Wis Mss AT	Incoming Correspondence, 1812-1862
Reel   1 Box/Folder   1/1-9	A-H
Reel   2 Box/Folder   2/1-9	I-T
Reel   3 Box/Folder   3/1-4	Unidentified-Z
Micro 7	Family, 1821-1859
Micro 499/Wis Mss AT Reel   3 Box/Folder   3/5	Outgoing Correspondence, 1821-1859
Reel   3 Box/Folder   3/7	Speeches and Writings, 1835-1853
Reel   3 Box/Folder   3/6	Clippings, 1835-1859
	Legislative Reference Material, circa 1831-circa 1845
Reel   3 Box/Folder   3/8	Banking and Finance
Reel   3 Box/Folder   3/9	Foreign Relations
Reel   3 Box/Folder   3/10	Miscellany

Note

Each item of the Incoming Correspondence, Outgoing Correspondence, and Speeches and Writings is listed below. For the correspondence, the letter writer/addressee is listed followed by the date and content information.

Incoming Correspondence, 1812-1862

Adams, Richard	September, 1844 - Suggestion that Tallmadge meet Senator Walker before departing for Wisconsin.
Allen, Elisha H.	September 5, 1842 - Discussion of New York politics.
Allen, John W.	August 25, 1838 - Report of strong administration support in Ohio.
Allen, Stephen	February 8, 1835 - Acknowledgment of recommendation.
Allen, Thomas	June 20, 1837 - Report of difficulty in obtaining support for a political newspaper.
	November 5, 1837 - Inquiry about suing the Globe and Argus for libel.
	November 12, 1838 - Exultation over conservative victory in New York, prediction of Clay's failure, and request for aid for Rives.
	April 29, 1838 - Report of financial difficulties and Rives' success in Virginia elections.
	May 8, 1839 - Comments on religious revivalism and the general political situation.
	May 25, 1839 - Report on Virginia elections.
	May 29, 1839 - Further comments on Virginia elections.
	June 1,1839 - Hesitant claims of victory in Virginia.
	June 11, 1839 - Virginia election results and report of financial difficulties of the Madisonian.
	December 1, 1839 - Discussion of Rives' and Tallmadge's re-election and general Whig policies.
	August 5, 1840 - Support for Tallmadge's decision to sue for libel.
	August 9, 1840 - Report of election results in North Carolina and Alabama.
	October 31, 1840 - Expression of hope for political peace under Harrison.
	November 18, 1840 - Report of rumors that Rives will be secretary of state.
	November 5, 1841 - Resignation from politics, caused by disapproval of both parties.
	March 16, 1843 - Settlement of the Madisonian's accounts.
Ashburton, Lord	June 22, 1842 - Social Invitation.
	1842, undated - Social invitation.
Austin, Arthur W.	September 9, 1843 - Desire to present memorial of an undisclosed nature.
	February 19, 1844 - Report of problems with political appointments.
	November 6, 1844 - Suggestion that he will join Wisconsin land venture.
	November 18, 1844 - Statement that he is still unable to join.
Bacon, D. Francis	September 24, 1842 - Discussion of 1844 vice-presidential choice.
Bacon, John F.	March 26, 1836 - Letter regarding pensions.
Badger, George F.	September 8, 1841 - Social invitation.
Baltimore Mercantile Assocation	December 8, 1841 - Invitation to lecture.
Bancroft, George	December, 1836 - Request to acquire Clinton papers and mention of his reaction to Van Buren's victory.
Bard, William	September 20, 1836 - Discussion of Tallmadge's financial situation.
	August 16, 1841 - Comments on Tyler's veto of the bank bill.
Barlow, Timothy	August 29, 1838 - Discussion of land titles for the Winnebago Land Company in Caledonia, Illinois.
	November 1, 1838 - More about land titles.
	January 9, 1839 - Discussion of Clay's inability to win the western vote, praise for Tallmadge as a vice-presidential candidate, titles arranged.
	April, 1839 - Form for transfer of power of attorney for Winnebago stock.
	February 8, 1840 - Report of financial difficulties.
	February 17, 1840 - Further financial difficulties.
	February 18, 1840 - Request for grant of power of attorney.
	February 25, 1840 - Request for directions regarding affairs of the Winnebago Land Company.
	February 28, 1840 - Further request for legal and financial directions.
	June 2, 1840 - Further financial arrangements.
	July 13, 1840 - Further comments on financial matters.
	January 9, 1841 - Further comments on financial matters.
	April 15, 1841 - Report of poor business conditions and fear of what President Tyler will be like.
	February 20, 1842 - Mention of poor business conditions in Illinois.
	January 4, 1843 - Comments on Barlow's health.
Barstow, G. H.	December 5, 1838 - Discussion of Tallmadge's mother's pension.
Bartlett, M. R.	August 24, 1842 - Support for tariff and exchequer bills.
Bayard, Samuel	May 7, 1843 - Description of travels in Indian territory.
	July 22, 1844 - Support for Tallmadge's decision to go to Wisconsin.
Bayard, Wm.	July, 1847 - Mention of Tallmadge's address to the Milwaukee Friends of Taylor.
Beardsley, Levi	June 15,1837 - Comments on New York politics.
	June 30, 1837 - Comments on support for Tallmadge in New York state press.
	August 19, 1840 - Expression of hope for reconciliation of New York Democratic differences.
Bell, John	February 7, 1840 - Social invitation. April, 1841 - Letter on patronage.
Bell, Mrs.	undated - Social invitation.
Benton, N. S.	February 13, 1833 - Information on a New York bank bill.
Berrien, John M.	February 25, 1842 - Brief suggestion on legislative debate procedure.
Betts, Samuel S.	December 26, 1836 - Request for report on Ohio-Michigan territorial dispute.
Biddle, Nicholas	July 22,1837- Opinion on making the Second Bank of the United States the government fiscal agent.
Bird, A. A.	March 8, 1844 - Deposition for travel funds.
Blatchford, Richard M.	February 7, 1833 - Congratulations on election to Senate.
	November 11, 1837 - Approbation for Tallmadge's leadership in the Senate.
Boltwood, Lucien	February 14, 1833 - Congratulations from old friend on election to the Senate.
	November 26, 1835 - Request for new postmaster.
	May 28, 1838 - Support for Tallmadge's fiscal policies.
Boston Clay Club	December 15, 1843 - Notice of election to honorary membership.
Boston Mercantile Library Assn.	June, 1843 - Invitation to lecture.
Bradford, S. S.	August 17, 1842 - Congratulations on nomination for vice-president by Virginia Whigs.
	October 2, 1844 - Reply to Tallmadge's invitation to accompany him to Wisconsin.
Bradford, Thomas	March 7, 1842 - Thanks for hospitality.
Bronson, A. M.	February 1, 1842 - Letter on New York Safety Fund system.
Bronson, Greene C.	September 14, 1832 - Letter on patronage.
Bronson, John L.	July 10, 1847 - Comments on Tallmadge's article on Taylor.
Brooks, James	March 11, 1842 - Discussion of intrigue in undisclosed matter.
Bryan, John A.	December 8 , 1844 - Congratulations on appointment as Wisconsin territorial governor.
Buchanan, James	October 27, 1838 - Brief comment on unidentified speech.
Buel, Jesse	May 26, 1838 - Support for undisclosed bill.
Butler, Benjamin F.	July 23, 1833 - Note on Clinton papers.
	October 25, 1836 - Letter on patronage.
	October, 1836 - Brief illegible note.
Butler, Josiah	May 5, 1842 - Evaluation of Tallmadge's report on the exchequer.
Caledonia Railroad Mfg. Co.	July 6, 1839 - Receipts for shares in the company.
Calhoun, John C.	June 21, 1844 - Commission as territorial governor of Wisconsin.
Campbell, David	March 2, 1840 - Letter of introduction.
	April 4, 1840 - Inquiry on use Lyman C. Draper will make of information on Virginia history.
	May 22, 1840 - Further mention of Tallmadge as vice-presidential choice with Clay.
Carter, Henry A.	September 6, 1842 - Mention of desire for a Clay-Tallmadge ticket.
Chrittenden, J. D.	October 13,1842-Invitation to speak in New York.
Choate, Rufus	April 26, 1841 - Brief illegible note.
	May 24, 1841 - Brief illegible note.
Clark, Aaron	June 30, 1838 - Report on meeting with Governor Campbell.
	January 10, 1839 - Recommendation for Solomon Southwick.
	March 25, 1844 - Letter of support in midst of press criticism of Tallmadge.
Clark, J. C.	August 10, 1840 - Report on politics in North Carolina.
	August 15, 1840 - Report on politics in North Carolina.
	August 16, 1840 - Report on politics in North Carolina.
	November 5, 1840 - Report on politics in North Carolina.
Clawson, E. B.	December 31, 1842 - Letter on disposal of Caledonia property.
Clay, Henry	October 31, 1838 - Comments on New York and Ohio Whigs and a national bank.
	April 9, 1839 - Report of Tallmadge's standing in Kentucky and negative comments on Calhoun.
	April 12, 1839 - Discussion of the American System.
	June 18, 1839 - Comments on limiting the president to one term, mention of Tallmadge as vice-presidential candidate, correction of statement about Calhoun.
	July 14, 1839 - Itinerary.
	October 12, 1839 - Mention of Tallmadge as vice-president; citation of bribery as cause for party defection.
	October, 1839 - Request for Tallmadge to get resolution from New York conservatives on undisclosed matter.
	October 30, 1841 - Discussion of Clay's desire to retire, the Carolina affair, and how Whigs should react to Tyler's bank veto message.
	December 26, 1841 - Brief note expressing pleasure after talking with Tallmadge.
	undated - Covering letter for undisclosed letter.
Clayton, Thomas	September 15, 1840 - Comments on New York politics.
	October 7, 1840 - Report of local Whig victory.
	November 12, 1840 - Verification of victory.
Clinch, General Duncan	October 10, 1840 - Report on Georgia politics.
Clinton, Charles A.	May, 1842 - Letter on patronage.
Collier, John A.	August 13, 1841 - Letter on New York debts and land bill.
Colton, Walter	June 2, 1841 - Request for support for Philadelphia Whig press.
Conkling, A.	February 18, 1842 - Request for Tallmadge's opinion of the Bankruptcy Act.
Cortland, D. W.	April 22, 1834 - Comments on the Albany Regency.
Coxe, Richard	August 5, 1840 - Letter on unidentified court matter involving Tallmadge.
	April 22, 1842 - Postponement of decision in the court matter.
Crary, John	August 28, 1838 - Mention that Tallmadge might be nominated for governor of New York.
	September 28, 1839 - Crary's disinclination to engage in New York politics.
Crittenden, J. J.	August 5, 1840 - Results of Kentucky election.
	August 28, 1840 - Compliments to Tallmadge and report of good prospects for Harrison's victory in the West.
Croswell, Edwin	December 20, 1833 - Discussion of New York politics.
	December 28, 1833 - Letter on patronage.
	June 20, 1834 - Support for early adjournment of the Senate.
	February 6, 1835 - Letter on introduction of silk worm culture.
	February 21, 1835 - Report on political meeting in New York.
	November 4, 1836 - Comments on New York elections.
	October 22, 1838 - Suggestion that Tallmadge keep up his correspondence.
Curtis, Edward	August 28, 1839 - Comments on New York elections.
	November 12, 1839 - Comments on New York's support for Clay at the Whig Convention in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
	November 18, 1839 - More on the convention.
Curtis, J. L.	February, 1840 - Authority's comments on the bankruptcy law.
Cushman, John P.	July 10, 1834 - Inquiry about internal improvements in New York.
	February 7, 1835 - Comments on the attempt to assassinate Jackson.
Custis, Mrs. M. L.	March, 1842 - Covering letter for missing letter.
Davis and Brooks	July 8, 1837 - (to Davis and Brooks) Information on trade with Brazil.
Davis, Charles A.	September 9, 1837 - General comments on politics.
	September 18, 1837 - Comments upon role of hard money in commerce.
	September 21, 1837 - Comments on banking.
	February 8, 1838 - Comments on banking.
	March 12, 1838 - Comments on banking.
	December 15, 1838 - Comments on banking and relation of Whigs and Conservative Democrats.
	December 23, 1838 - Comments on independent treasury debate.
	February 7, 1840 - Comments on independent treasury debate.
	February 17, 1840 - Comments on independent treasury debate.
	February 25, 1840 - Comments on independent treasury debate.
	March 7, 1840 - Comments on independent treasury debate.
	March 14, 1840 - Comments on independent treasury debate.
	March 18, 1840-Comments on currency matters.
	January 29, 1841 - Support for construction of internal improvements.
	March, 1841 - Illegible note.
	December 28, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	December 30, 1841 - Letter on the bankruptcy bill.
	March 4, 1842 - Letter on Mississippi defenses and commerce.
	March 10, 1842 - Support for nationalistic tone in memorial proposed by Tallmadge.
	May 4, 1842 - Opposition to re-establishment of a United States fiscal agent.
	May 16, 1842 - Comments on tariff bill.
	May 20, 1842 - Comments on Rhode Island politics.
	May 25, 1842 - Comments on Rhode Island politics.
	June 17, 1842 - Letter of introduction.
	June 23, 1842 - Report on Clay vs. Harrison in New York.
	December 22, 1842 - Comments on currency.
	January 18, 1844 - Comments on British Corn Laws.
Dawson, William C.	September 23,1840- Comments on Georgia politics.
Dayon, Charles	May 14, 1834 - Comments on New York politics and banking.
DeWitt, M. E.	May 12, 1834 - Request for copy of speech on fiscal policy.
Dickey, Robert	January 11, 1842 - Covering letter for a communication on the national bank.
Dix, John A.	December 28, 1833 - Recommendation for a friend as United States district attorney.
	January 10, 1834 - Covering letter for New York resolutions on removal of deposits from New York banks.
Doty, James Duane	October 23, 1840 - Comments on New York state election.
	May 18, 1841 - Discussion of lands which they want to exchange.
	May 22, 1841 - Further discussion of lands for exchange.
	June 22, 1841 - Two letters requesting a favor from Washington.
	January 15, 1842 - Comments on Doty's financial difficulties.
	February 23, 1842 - Mention of Doty's difficulty in working with the Wisconsin legislature; thanks to Tallmadge for assistance in his appointment.
	August 3, 1842 - Report that courts have stripped Doty of his property.
	December 20, 1842 - Mention of Doty's difficulties with the Wisconsin legislature, which met without authorization.
	January 30, 1843 - Letter with petition indicating Doty is supported by most people in the territory.
	September 3, 1843 - Comments on machinations of their mutual enemies in patronage matters.
	October 31, 1843 -Discussion of Taychedah land purchase.
	December 14, 1843 - Request for favor from Tallmadge in Washington.
	January 4, 1844 - Comments on paying the legislature for the unauthorized session.
	January 21, 1844 - Further comments on the legislature.
	March 5, 1844 - Letter on patronage.
	March 6, 1844 - Letter with petition to postmaster general.
	March 11, 1844 - Request for favor from Tallmadge in Washington.
	March 12, 1844 - Letter on Michigan boundary question.
	March 15, 1844 - Two letters on land matters.
	June 26, 1844 - Two letters with news on Taychedah real estate venture.
	June 28,1844 - Question on land sale in Wisconsin.
	August 4, 1844 - Suggestions to Tallmadge for his trip to Wisconsin and gubernatorial appointments.
	January 10, 1845 - Support for Tallmadge's view on non-native participation in writing the constitution.
	November 24, 1847 - Discussion of land titles.
	December 30, 1847 - Comments on actions of the Wisconsin constitutional convention.
Dougherty, Addison	October 7, 1842 - Statement of New York Whigs supporting Tallmadge.
	October 14, 1842 - Further comments on the statement.
Dudley, Charles E.	February 11, 1834 - Support for Jackson's bank war.
Duer, John	January 16, 1842 - Letter of introduction.
Duer, William A.	February 16, 1836 - Letter of introduction.
	March 9, 1837 - Request on printing of congressional documents.
	January 7, 1839 - Request for information on international copyright laws.
	June 20, 1842 - Request for payment of old debts owed by the government.
Duncan, J. W.	October 17, 1842 - Invitation to address Delaware Whigs.
	October 29, 1842 - Second invitation to address Delaware Whigs.
“Dutchess”	January 25, 1829 - Comments on constitutionality of Tallmadge's election in 1833.
Dyer, E.	January 9, 1845 - Letter with copy of a presidential message.
Edmonds, J. W.	December 26, 1833 - Letter on patronage in New York.
	December 27, 1833 - Letter on patronage in New York.
Eldridge, N. T.	June 17, 1847 - Discussion of personal financial matters.
	August 12, 1847 - Letter on Tallmadge's statement supporting General Taylor.
	October 7, 1847 - Report on Taylor support in New York.
Ellis, A. G.	April 15, 1844 - Resolution supporting Tallmadge's position on internal improvements.
Evans, George	September 25, 1845 - Letter of introduction.
Everett, Edward	February 16, 1844 - Note from London on undisclosed matter.
Everitt, H.	September 15, 1840 - Vermont election statistics.
Ewing, Thomas	April 22, 1841 - Promise to present undisclosed matter of interest to Tallmadge to the President.
	April 24, 1841 - Regrets on not being able to make an appointment for a friend of Tallmadge.
Ewing, General W. L. D.	July 26, 1837 - Discussion of legislation regarding the Caledonia railroad before the Illinois legislature.
	July 27, 1837 - More on land titles for Caledonia property.
	April 23, 1838 - Comments on Tallmadge's failure to fulfill Caledonia contract.
	June 29, 1838 - Request to forward two letters on Caledonia affairs.
	July 24, 1838 - Letter envisioning great growth for Caledonia property.
Featherstonhaugh, G. W.	December 20, 1838 - Letter of introduction.
Fisher, Redwood	April 27, 1841 - Request for introduction to the president.
Flagg, A. C.	December 28, 1833 - Request for friend of the Regency.
	July 21, 1834 - Letter on mailing addresses of Democratic Congressmen to their constituents.
	February 6, 1835 - Report on New York political attitudes.
	February 15, 1835 - Matters concerning New York legislature.
Floyd, William	March 14, 1812 - (to William Crosby) Letter from a signer of the Declaration of Independence on health problems.
	June 20, 1817 - (to Benjamin Tallmadge) Letter concerning a land legacy.
Folden, Dudley	June 19, 1939 - Discussion of necessity of having a convention select delegates to the Harrisburg convention.
Forsyth, John	February 22, 1841 - Personal matter concerning a member of the State Department.
Frelinghuysen, Theodore	March 17, 1842 Letter concerning a Revolutionary War widow's pension.
Gaines, E. P.	February 12, 1840 - Presentation of a system for national defense.
	March 26, 1840 - Request that defense plans not become a partisan matter.
	January 28, 1841 - Further comments on his defense system.
Gales and Seaton	March 27, 1837 - Notice concerning publication in the Globe.
	February, 1839 - Authorization to Tallmadge to make statement in Gales' name against undisclosed bill.
Gales, Jo., Jr.	February 18,1840-Apology for not having written.
Gardner, D.	November 27, 1840 - Treatise on American law and polity.
Garland, Rice	May, 1840 - Invitation to meet delegation of Baltimore Whigs.
Gibbs, W. Channing	January 10, 1838 - Letter on patronage.
	April 1, 1839 - Request to deliver two letters for him.
	February 17, 1841 - Statement that Whig “revolution” could not have taken place without Tallmadge's efforts.
	January 29, 1842 - Request for recommendation for his son.
Golden, John	January 10, 1842 - Letter on currency matters.
Graham, John L.	March 16, 1844 - Covering letter for missing enclosure.
Graves, William J.	June, 1838 - Letter on patronage.
Greeley, Horace	January 6, 1841 - Support for Tallmadge's position on currency and bankruptcy laws.
	June 27, 1841 - Suggestion that differences between Clay and Tyler on the bank question can be compromised.
	February 16, 1842 - Comments on New York patronage.
	February 28, 1842 - Support for Tallmadge's fiscal bill.
	August 13, 1842 - Agreement to publish Tallmadge's statement.
Green, Duff	April 1, 1840 - Solicitation for subscription to the Pilot.
	May 11, 1840 - Letter with copy of Text Book.
	December 26, 1840 - Support for bill to abolish debtor's prison.
	April 8, 1842 - Letter on Parisians' bad opinion of the United States.
Haddock, Charles	November 17, 1841 - His thanks for an appointment.
Hall, Hiland	July 21, 1840 - Request to address New York Whig group.
	July 27, 1840 - Request to address Vermont Whig group.
Hall, J. Prescott	February 1, 1834 - Letter concerning district attorneyship for W. Tallmadge.
Hall, William	October 16, 1842 - Social invitation.
Hamilton, Alexander	May 27, 1838 - Letter about meeting of New York City Whigs.
Hammond, Jabez D.	April 27, 1836 - Comments on western appointments and Washington politics.
	September 28, 1839 - Discussion of banking and financial affairs.
	December 22, 1842 - Letter on patronage.
	February 2, 1844 - Letter on patronage.
Hammond, Judah	July 2, 1838 - Congratulations on defeat of independent treasury bill.
	January 29, 1839 - Thanks for copy of a Rives speech.
Harrison, William H.	February 22, 1840 - Thanks for Tallmadge's support in New York.
	November 15, 1840 - Complaint that he will be too busy before the election to maintain his correspondence.
	December 11, 1840 - Promise that he will do nothing about New York appointments until he sees Tallmadge.
Harvey, Jacob	January 19, 1839 - Information on coal bill.
	January 23, 1838 - Comments on bill for collection of customs.
	January 30, 1839 - Further comments on coal bill.
Hasbrouck, Abraham B.	April 30, 1840 - Letter of introduction.
	June 21, 1841 - Letter on patronage.
Hearne, John B.	May 1, 1834 - Request for copy of a speech.
Henley, G. W.	February 23, 1834 - Request to hear Senate debate.
Hicks, Henry W.	September 26, 1840 - Letter enclosing a letter from Rives to Hicks, Sept. 22, 1840.
Hoffman, Ogden	October 23, 1838 - Request for copy of a report.
Hogan, William	June 13, 1834 - Expression of hope that undisclosed bill concerning Hogan will be passed.
Holt, Charles	August 10, 1842 - Refund of fee paid under sedition law.
	April 3, 1844 - Request for fast action on pension bill.
Hoopes, Major A.	June 22, 1840 - Letter with transcription about military affairs.
Hosack, D.	August 30, 1835 - Illegible letter.
Hoskins, C. L.	August 1, 1840 - (to J. C. Clark) Letter on local New York politics.
Hornblower, Joseph C.	January 20, 1841 - Request for Navy chaplaincy.
Hoxie, Joseph	March 12, 1838 - Desire to distribute election materials.
	April 19, 1843 - Letter on patronage.
Hubbell, General Levi	November 10, 1839 - Congratulations on election results.
	November 16, 1839 - Statement that Tallmadge's views have been vindicated by election results.
	November, 1839 - Covering letter for missing letter.
	February 19, 1842 - Letter on patronage and politics in New York.
	September 23, 1842 - Comments on national politics.
	February 22, 1844 - Letter on patronage.
	July 11, 1844 - Letter on mail service in Wisconsin Territory.
Hunt, H. P.	September 19, 1842 - Illegible letter.
Huntington, J. W.	October 10, 1842 - Report of political feelings among Connecticut Whigs.
Ingraham, J. H.	June 15, 1841 - Desire for a foreign appointment.
Jackson, Andrew	February 23, 1832 - Comments to New York group on Van Buren's appointment as minister to England.
	December 20, 1836 - Order convening the Senate.
	January 4, 1837 - Facsimile of response to Philadelphia group.
Jackson, M, M.	December 16, 1844 - Report of plan to replace Tallmadge as territorial governor of Wisconsin.
Jacob, Z.	October 25, 1844 - Letter about unexplained legal matter concerning Tallmadge.
Jenkins, Edward	September 20, 1842 - Dissatisfaction with Tallmadge's failure to receive consideration from Virginia Whigs as vice-presidential candidate.
Jenkins, John T.	December 12, 1834 - Presentation of gift.
Johnson, Reverdy	November 16, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	September 17, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	October 9, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	November 4, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	November 11, 1840 - Illegible letter.
Johnson, Robert	September 28, 1839 - Letter concerning accidental revocation of Tallmadge's franking privilege.
Johnson, William C.	March 7, 1844 - Letter of introduction.
Jones, Thomas P.	February 19, 1839 - Two letters to congressional committee on naval affairs about Sherwood's theories on magnetism.
Joy, Cyrus	June 30, 1841 - Letter on appointment of chargé d'affaires to Texas.
	January 28, 1842 - Inquiry on affairs in Oregon.
	August 6, 1842 - Thanks for assistance in securing military discharge.
Judd, Stoddard	August 28, 1846 - Letter calling in debts.
	November 22, 1846 - Comments on extremism of the Wisconsin constitution.
	November 29, 1846 - Further comments on the Wisconsin constitution.
	December 16, 1846 - Letter with copy of the Wisconsin constitution.
	March 10, 1847 - Regret that Tallmadge was unable to support the constitution apparently because of its banking clauses.
Kellogg, S. Wilson	February 2, 1842 - Request to take Navy examination.
Kemper, Jackson	June 17, 1845 - Desire to visit Tallmadge at Taychedah.
Kent, James	January 13, 1835 - Receipt for documents sent by Tallmadge.
	June 11, 1835 - Letter enclosing opinion on undisclosed matter.
	February, 1835 - Envelope only.
	January 25, 1842 - Unwillingness to comment publicly on the bankruptcy bill.
Kent, William	September 20, 1836 - Disillusionment over investment in western lands.
Ketcham, Hiram	October 4, 1841 - Comments on upcoming New York Whig convention.
King, Rufus	November, 1838 - Election statistics from New York.
	November, 1838 - Election statistics from New York.
	July 1, 1840 - Illegible letter.
Lancaster, Joseph	May 8, 1838 - Request to consider his innovative system of education.
Lawrence, James R.	August 23, 1838 - Desire to distribute copies of speech by Tallmadge.
	September 10, 1838 - Request for more copies.
	November 24, 1838 - Comments on the effect of Abolitionists on the election.
	February 18, 1839 - Expression of hope that rumors that Tallmadge will not stand for re-nomination are false.
	February 3, 1844 - Comments on commerce and business.
Lawrence, William B.	April 27, 1837 - Comments on commerce and politics.
Leavenworth, General Henry	May 25, 1834 - Support for Tallmadge speech on public deposits.
Lee, Gideon	November 7, 1838 - Election bet.
	September 27, 1839 - Comments that Van Buren's re-election would mean overthrow of the political system.
	March 4, 1840 - Comments on local feeling towards the Locofocos.
	March 25, 1840 - Confidence in Whig victory.
	May 5, 1840 - Confidence in Whig victory.
Lee, William E.	January 3, 1842 - Plan for national bank enclosed.
Legaré, Hugh S.	September 8, 1838 - Discussion of Legaré's prospects for re-election.
	June 19, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	July 6, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	June 17, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	April 8, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	April 26, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	December 29, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	February 1, 1842 - Illegible letter.
	May 11, 1842 - Illegible letter.
Lehtur, R.R.	April 6, 1839 - Discussion of Calhoun's probable position in a cabinet under Clay.
Lester, C. Edwards	October 15, 1843 - Desire for Congress to purchase Durraggio Library.
Lewenberg, Leon	July 6, 1840 - Offer to build the Smithsonian telescope.
Lewis, Morgan	May 10, 1836 - Inability to supply his father's autograph.
	January 19, 1841 - Information for genealogy.
	February 23, 1841 - Inability to assist in undisclosed matter in Ohio.
Luris, W. P.	February 16, 1838 - Letter on Revolutionary War pension claims.
Lyons, James	September 18, 1840 - Regret that Tallmadge cannot attend convention of Virginia Whigs.
McKeen, Levi	January 6, 1839 - Comments on Burr plot.
McLean, John	March 18, 1834 - Request for interview about New York affairs.
	January 18, 1837 - Comments on New York politics.
	February 24,1839- Comments on Virginia politics.
	March 1, 1839 - Wishes to become a staff member of the Madisonian.
Macaulay, D.	October 22, 1842 - Request for Tallmadge to forward letters.
MacKenzie, Alexander S.	September 6, 1841 - Request for aid in gaining Navy promotion.
Macomb, Harriet B.	April 5, 1841 - Request for assistance for impoverished minister.
Macy, John B.	May 20, 1835 - Invitation to ride on Buffalo-Chicago steamer.
	February 18, 1846 - News from Washington about Wisconsin.
Mangrum, W. P.	December, 1842 - Asks Tallmadge to prevent Rives' resignation from foreign affairs committee.
Marcy, William L.	April 30, 1832 - Request for opinion on reduction of tariffs.
	December 31, 1833 - Comments on D. Tallmadge's qualifications for district attorney.
	February 2, 1835 - Covering letter transmitting some New York resolutions.
	February 11, 1835 - Covering letter on undisclosed New York matter.
Mercer, ?	March 17, 1839 - Support for Tallmadge's position against Van Buren.
Monroe, James	November 8, 1839 - Support for Tallmadge's position.
Murray, James B.	March 21, 1844 - Comments on article critical of them in New York paper.
Naudain, Arnold	August 30, 1836 - Wishes to be secretary to the Senate.
	February 26, 1838 - Requests Tallmadge to forward a letter.
Naylor, Charles	June, 1839 - Invitation to address Philadelphia Whigs.
	November 1, 1840 - Confidence in Harrison's victory in Pennsylvania.
Nelson, Isaac	October 13, 1836 - Comments on Indiana election.
Nelson, John	December 9, 1843 - Opinion on Florida claims case.
Newton, A. E.	September 17, 1860 - Promise to send package of tracts on spiritualism.
New York Clay Club	February 7, 1842 - Invitation to address the group.
New York Citizens	May 6, 1841 - Invitation to speak.
New York Democratic Republicans	September, 1835 - Invitation to dinner for Richard M. Johnson.
	July 4, 1837 - Support for Tallmadge's statement on the credit system.
New York Democratic Whig	February 19, 1844 - Invitation to speak.
New York Senate	February 1, 1842 - Resolution urging refund of 1815 fine against Jackson.
New York University	July 6, 1835 - Invitation to speak.
Niles, N.	May 18, 1841 - Comments on potential presidential candidates.
Noah, M. M.	December 27, 1838 - Letter on patronage.
	January 11, 1841 - Support for Tallmadge's position on the bankruptcy bill.
	February 15, 1841 - Letter on patronage.
	February 25, 1842 - Report of local support for exchequer bill.
	April 21, 1842 - Opinion urging Tallmadge not to accept sections of the exchequer bill.
Nott, Eliphalet	April, 1842 - Letter on patronage.
	January 20, 1844 - Letter on patronage.
Nourse, Hiram	April 24, 1842 - Contrasts European and American institutions.
Nowell, John	June 14, 1842 - Request for assistance in securing Navy transfer.
Ogden, David B.	March 5, 1842 - Letter of introduction.
	March 4, 1845 - Request for aid to Ogden's son in Milwaukee.
Ogden, James	August 26, 1842 - Letter about Ashburton dinner.
Onderdonk, Bishop	November 4,1840-Covering letter for missing letter.
Owsley, William	September 23, 1842 - Invitation from Whigs in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Palmer, J. Horsely	June 25, 1842 - Request for personal interview.
Patterson, George W.	February 28, 1840 - Strong support for Tallmadge's position.
Pendleton, Edmond H.	January 21, 1833 - Comments on doctrine of nullification.
	November 22, 1839 - Letter of introduction.
Pendleton, J. S.	March 23, 1840 - Request for copies of Tallmadge speech.
Phelps, Samuel L.	December 21, 1844 - Request that Tallmadge help clarify his position on 1842 tariff for Vermont voters.
	January 31, 1845 - Thanks for assistance, with documents enclosed.
Philadelphia Democratic Whigs	February 16, 1844 - Invitation to speak.
Porter, A. S.	September 2, 1840 - Invitation to address Detroit group.
	September 15, 1840 - Second invitation.
	November 4, 1840 - Results of local elections in Michigan.
	November 7, 1840 - Election results in Michigan.
	September 11, 1844 - Mention of rumors that Tallmadge has renounced the Whig party.
Porter, James	January 24, 1835 - Letter on New York patronage.
	January 30, 1835 - Letter on patronage in New York and Florida.
	June 23, 1837 - Letter on comments about Tallmadge in New York press.
Porter, General P. B.	March 1, 1840 - Comments on Revolutionary War claims of Porter's sister.
Porter, Mrs.	undated - Social invitation
Potter, P.	July 9, 1840 - Comments on local politics around Poughkeepsie.
	September 20, 1842 - Comments on investment opportunities in Milwaukee.
	December 11, 1846 - Unfavorable comments on Wisconsin constitutional convention, suggesting it will be unacceptable to the foreign population.
	October 15, 1847 - (Enclosed Eldridge to Potter, August 12, 1847) Comments on Taylor candidacy and the decline of party feeling.
Prentiss, Samuel	November 13, 1839 - Letter of introduction.
Preston, William C.	August, 1841 - Notice of foreign relations committee meeting called by Rives.
Proudfit, Dr.	February 16, 1838 - Illegible letter.
Quin, William D.	April 21, 1834 - Request for copy of a speech.
Raquet, Condy	October 9, 1837 - Illegible note.
Randolph, J. T.	June, 1839 - Comments on patronage.
	November, 1830 - Illegible note.
Raymond, Daniel T.	July 2, 1845 - Condolences on William Tallmadge's death.
Raymond, James T.	May 17, 1836 - Mention of Tallmadge's financial affairs.
	July 10, 1850 - Request for letter of introduction to Fillmore.
Recommendations	1821 - Letters for Tallmadge's candidacy as postmaster of Poughkeepsie. (Copies)
Reed, Charles	July 2, 1844 - Invitation to travel on a Buffalo steamship.
Reid, Anna	undated - Encloses poem.
Reynolds, J.N.	January 16, 1842 - Comments on the bankruptcy bill.
Ridgeway, J.	August 4, 1840 - Letter of introduction.
Riker, Richard	June 28, 1838 - Suggestion that New York Custom House should be investigated for corruption.
	January 2, 1839 - Thanks for Tallmadge's intervention in post office matter.
Riley, Colonel B.	April 16, 1844 - Correction of information on Army bill.
Ritchie, Thomas	January 19, 1841 - Payment of election bet.
	February 1, 1841 -Payment of debt and assurance of no ill feeling toward Tallmadge.
Rives, William Cabell	April 25, 1834 - Comments on deposit issue.
	December 16, 1834 - Encloses information on French treaty.
	January 9, 1835 - Encloses letter of the same date, Rives to Van Buren, on French treaty.
	January 26, 1835 - Further comments on Clay's report on French treaty.
	October 29, 1835 - Comments on minister allegedly dismissed for political reasons.
	August 15, 1838 - Comments on Van Buren's visit to Virginia.
	September 7, 1838 - Request to forward letter to General Tallmadge.
	October 8, 1838 - Expression of confidence in Whig principles.
	April 11, 1838 - Invitation to attend dinner in Virginia for Rives.
	May 25, 1839 - Comments on conservative gains in Virginia.
	July 29, 1839 - Comments on Virginia elections and Van Buren's independent treasury bill.
	September 29, 1839 - Comments on Clay's and Harrison's candidacies.
	November 15, 1839 - Congratulations on Whig victory.
	February 5, 1840 - Comments on national election.
	September 4, 1840 - Comments on upcoming conservative convention.
	November 2, 1840 - Letter on Rives' visit to Poughkeepsie.
	November 7, 1840 - Letter anticipating his arrival in New York.
	April 6, 1841 - Suggestion that Tyler will be open to communication with Tallmadge.
Rix, James	August 1, 1834 - Request for copy of a speech.
Romeyer, H. M.	November 3, 1838 - Comments on local New York elections.
Rood, Orlin	May 1, 1844 - Deposition to carry United States mail.
Root, Erastus	June 16, 1836 - Illegible letter.
	March 23, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	June 6, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	October 16, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	November 27, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	May 28, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	June 10, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	August 3, 1840 - Illegible letter.
Ruggles, Charles	February 13, 1834 - Illegible letter.
	February 21, 1834 - Illegible letter.
	March 21, 1834 - Illegible letter.
Ruggles, Samuel B.	February 4, 1834 - Letter of introduction.
	February 4, 1834 - Letter of introduction and comments about Tallmadge's female admirers.
	December 20, 1834 - Illegible letter.
	December 28, 1834 - Illegible letter.
	March 17, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	June 30, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	December 17, 1838 - Discussion of internal improvements, including railroads and canals.
	December 18, 1838 - Letter of introduction.
	December 19, 1838 - Comments on Amerigo Vespucci.
	April 30, 1841 - Illegible letter.
Russell, David	November 16, 1839 - Report of good prospects in New York election.
Rutgers College	December 10, 1841 - Invitation to speak.
Sandford, Edward	December 15, 1837 - Answer to Tallmadge's inquiry about history of Locofocism in New York.
Schoolcraft, James S.	December 28, 1833 - Request for assistance in gaining position as Army sutler.
Scott, Thomas	December 27, 1834 - Illegible letter.
Scott, Winfield	1839 - Social invitation.
	August, 1842 - Social invitation.
Sergeant, John	June 22, 1840 - Comments on independent treasury bill and its effect on politics.
Seward, William H.	January 20, 1838 - Letter on patronage.
	March 14, 1838 - Comments on independent treasury bill and its effect on politics.
	November 14, 1838 - Thanks and congratulations to Tallmadge on election results.
	December 3, 1838 - Letter on patronage and a personal gift from Tallmadge.
	January 29, 1839 - Discussion of several political issues in New York.
	February 1, 1839 - Congratulations on support Tallmadge received from New York Whig legislative caucus.
	October 14, 1839 - Warning against developing a controversy with the Argus.
	January 29, 1840 - Mention of New York Whig convention, and Tallmadge's failure to vote on sub-treasury bill.
	February 13, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	March 15, 1840 - Comments on banking and currency issues.
	April 18, 1840 - Comments on Whigs and internal improvements.
	May 20, 1840 - Letter on patronage.
	July 2, 1840 - Comments on young Whigs' convention.
	November 26, 1840 - Letter on pension matter.
	December 1, 1840 - Comments on Van Buren.
	January 20, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	February 11, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	May 10, 1841 - Letter on patronage.
	July 19, 1841 - Letter on patronage and the McLeod affair.
	August 1, 1841 - Letter on state loan bill.
	August 6, 1841 - Discussion of New York land bill.
	February 11, 1842 - Letter on undisclosed New York matter mentioned in Tallmadge's letter.
	March 1, 1842 - Letter on exchequer bill and the Whigs' opinion of Tyler.
	January 15, 1862 - Thank you note for undisclosed matter.
Shepherd, Zebulon R.	July 10, 1840 - Letter on Tallmadge's visit to New York and comments on the Whig campaign.
Sherman, Roger	March 15, 1842 - Comments on exchequer bill.
	December 6, 1842 - Comments on exchequer bill.
	December 13, 1842 - Comments on exchequer bill.
Sherwood, H. H.	August, 1838 - Letter on his astronomical observations.
	March 22, 1839 - Acknowledgement of receipt of packages from Tallmadge.
Smith, Francis, O. J.	October 21, 1839 - Letter on patronage.
	July 27, 1840 - Report of conservative gains in Maine.
	August 6, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	August 12, 1840 - Letter of introduction.
Smith, O. H.	July 30, 1840 - Comments on campaign in Indiana.
	August 6, 1840 - Results of election in Indiana.
	August 7, 1840 - Comments on election in Indiana.
	September 15, 1840 - Further comments on the election.
	September 29, 1840 - Statement of confidence that Harrison will win.
Smith, S. F.	January 15, 1842 - Comments on discussion with Harrison concerning his cabinet, including mention of Tallmadge as Navy secretary.
Snethen, Worthington	November 19, 1840 - Comments on the election of Harrison.
Southard, Samuel L.	April 3, 1836 - Comments on Navy bill.
	September 10, 1836 - Letter on patronage.
Southport Council (Kenosha, Wis.)	June 29, 1843 - Invitation to speak.
Southwick, Solomon	February 7, 1839 - Letter with articles for publication in the Madisonian.
	February 7, 1839 - Letter on anti-Tallmadge campaign in New York.
Spencer, Ambrose	December 1, 1838 - Comments on Tallmadge's chances for re-election.
	February 9, 1839 - Letter on patronage in New York.
	February 18, 1839 - Comments on the New York legislature.
	January 16, 1840 - Congratulations on his re-election.
	November 28, 1840 - Letter of introduction.
	January 16, 1841 - Comments on attempt to influence Harrison against New York Whigs.
	February 9, 1841 - Letter concerning Spencer's son's Navy promotion.
	March 4, 1841 - Comments on Van Buren's influence on the above matter.
	June 24, 1841 - Comments on 1841 congressional session.
	November 26, 1841 - Comments on the Caroline affair.
	March 1, 1842 - Support for Tallmadge's report on exchequer bill.
	December 9, 1843 - Comments on the president's policy toward Mexico.
	January 2, 1844 - Comments on Tallmadge's acceptance of a judgeship.
	January 9, 1844 - Letter on patronage.
	January 22, 1844 - Comments on Clay's support.
	February 9, 1844 - Letter on patronage.
	March 18, 1844 - Letter on patronage.
	March 23, 1844 - Letter about Tyler's action on behalf of the Texas treaty.
	May 31, 1844 - Request for documents on the Texas treaty.
Spencer, J. C.	January 13, 1840 - Inquiry about black children in public schools.
	January 28, 1841 - Request for Tallmadge to deliver letter.
	August 21, 1841 - Comment on sale of public lands in New York.
	June 1, 1843 - Refusal to comment on removal of New York political appointee.
	March 20, 1844 - Social invitation.
	April 23, 1844 - Social invitation.
	April 24, 1844 - Request that patronage matter remain confidential.
	April 21, 1845 - Expression of willingness to take Tallmadge's son into his law office.
	undated - Comments on unnamed judge.
Stebbins, Charles	February 19, 1834 - Reaction of New York banker to Jackson's bank war.
Stevens, Samuel	November 15, 1839 - Desire to discuss their candidate for the presidency.
Stewart, Charles	October 27, 1860 - Comments on his search in Tallmadge's behalf for old newspapers.
Stilwell, Silas	April 30, 1842 - Inquiry about services he can render for Tallmadge.
	May 6, 1842 - Comments on his financial embarrassments.
Stockholm, D. H.	January 20, 1842 - Suggestions on bill to establish a government fiscal agency.
Stockton, R.F.	September 26, 1840 -Comments on New Jersey politics.
	February 28, 1844 - Invitation to attend dinner on a ship which later exploded, killing Abel Upshur.
Stone, William L.	November 15, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	November, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	February 10, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	April 17, 1841 - Illegible letter.
Storrs, William C.	December 8, 1837 - Request for copy of a report by the Navy secretary.
Strong, William K.	January 8, 1844 - Opinions on New York Whig politics and Millard Fillmore.
	February 11, 1844 - Comments on Abolitionists, Clay, and New York politics.
Sutherland, J. B.	June 24, 1833 - Illegible letter.
	November 10, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	November 11, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	November, 1840 - Illegible letter.
Sutherland, Thomas	March 8, 1844 - Covering letter for Orlin Rood Thomas deposition.
Swartwout, Samuel	December 20, 1833 - Letter of introduction.
	January 5, 1835 - Letter on appointments.
	October 6, 1836 - Letter of introduction.
	January 11, 1838 - Illegible letter.
Swift, J. G.	April 20, 1842 - Expression of desire to re-enter government service without political affiliations.
	May 12, 1842 - Letter about a discussion with the president on fiscal matters.
	August 9, 1842 - Letter on patronage.
Syracuse Clay Club	February 21, 1844 - Notice of Tallmadge's election as an honorary member.
Tallmadge, Daniel B.	February 4, 1839 - Letter on newspaper support for Whigs in New York.
	March 22, 1840 - Letter on bankruptcy bill.
	May 14, 1840-Comments on New York press and politics.
	September 11, 1841 - Comments on Tyler administration.
	February 12, 1842 - Letter on nomination of Washington Irving as minister to Spain.
	February 26, 1842 - Expression of fear that the treasury bill will not restore the old credit system.
	March 21, 1842 - Letter on the Creole case.
	June 26, 1845 - Condolences on William Tallmadge's death.
	undated - Exposition of the Caroline affair.
Tallmadge, H. F.	May 27, 1836 - Comment on his search for a William Floyd autograph.
	June 21, 1836 - Letter with two Floyd letters.
Tallmadge, James	September 6, 1832 - (to John Crary) Opinions on anti-masonry, the tariff, the Maysville Road veto, and the bank war.
Tallmadge, M. M.	January 1, 1835 - Support for Tallmadge's position on the bank war.
	February 16, 1836 - Support for Tallmadge's “public patriotism.”
Thompson, Smith	March 1, 1839 - Request for copy of a memorial on sugar production.
	March, 1842 - Covering letter for undisclosed letter.
Thompson, General “Waddy”	March 6, 1842 - Approval of Tallmadge's report on a governmental fiscal agent.
Throop, Enos T.	December 25, 1833 - Notice of inability to assist in patronage for Tallmadge's brother.
	March 14, 1836 - Comments on the bill to extend credit to custom houses.
Tibbits, George	February 23, 1835 - Covering letter for resolution from residents of Troy, New York.
	October 11, 1839 - Expression of a desire to talk with Tallmadge.
	June, 1841 - Comments on tariff bill.
	February 5, 1842 - Comments on wool schedules of the tariff bill.
	February 28, 1842 - Approval of Tallmadge's report on the exchequer.
	August 9, 1842 - Letter approving anticipated presidential veto of tariff bill.
	August 14, 1842 - Opinion on another tariff bill.
	August 20, 1842 - Further opinions on the same tariff bill.
Toland, George W.	September 10, 1840 - Comments on Harrison's prospects in Philadelphia.
	October 19, 1840 - Further comments on the election.
Tyler, John	August 17, 1842 - Letter on patronage in the Treasury Department.
	November 7, 1844 - Letter indicating hope that Tallmadge can quell political strife in Wisconsin; anticipation of his retirement.
Unidentified	January 18, 1842 - Covering letter for plan for a national bank.
	January 1842 - Comments on treasury bill.
	March 7, 1842 - Comments on treasury bill.
	April 4, 1842 - Covering letter from New York Whigs to Clay.
	November 7, 1842 - Comments on currency bill.
	January 11, 1843 - Comments on bankruptcy bill.
	September 16, 1860 - Comments on the political situation from a Tennesseean.
	September 29, 1860 - Acknowledgement of a letter from Tallmadge apparently on behalf of a Unitarian Society.
Upshur, Abel	January 10, 1844 - Social invitation.
Van Alen, J. H.	August 25, 1842 - Discussion of importance of the tariff issue in Whig politics.
Van Buren, Martin	March 14, 1832 - Reply to message from New York legislators.
	February 18, 1833 - Invitation for a trip.
	February 19, 1833 - Notice that Senate will not meet as prearranged.
	November 16, 1833 - Comments about Tallmadge's arrival in Washington.
	November 19, 1833 - Mention of Tallmadge's Senate seat.
	November 16, 1834 - Congratulations on Tallmadge's stand on undisclosed matter.
	November 22, 1835 - Suggestion that the Senate is prepared to adopt Tallmadge's report on undisclosed matter.
	February 14, 1837 - Comments on the situation with Mexico.
	January 6, 1841 - Message convening Congress.
Vance, Joseph	March 25, 1842 - Opinion of Ohio Whigs on Tallmadge's report on exchequer bill.
Van Cortland, General Pierre	June 11, 1839 - Suggestion that New York should soon select delegates to the Harrisburg convention.
	February 1, 1841 - Request for government historian to do Van Cortland genealogy.
	March 8, 1842 - Letter on patronage.
	March 23, 1842 - Letter on patronage.
Van Ness, Jacob	February 27, 1821- Comments on politics in Dutchess County, New York.
Van Ness, John P.	October 19, 1841 - Letter of introduction.
Van Rensselaer, Henry	September 2, 1840 - Disappointment that Tallmadge will not visit his county before the election.
Van Schoonhoven, J.	October 3, 1836 - Comments on Tallmadge's financial affairs.
Van Schoonhoven, William	June 19, 1834 - Letter concerning a court matter.
Van Wyck, Theodore W.	February 24, 1821 - Letter on Tallmadge's appointment as postmaster of Poughkeepsie.
Vinelli, Lewis W.	January 13, 1837 - Letter about his effort to introduce silk worm culture in the United States.
	March 1, 1837 - Letter in French about the silk worm culture.
Vosbury, D. W.	April 21, 1847 - Reaction to Tallmadge speech opposing the Wisconsin constitution.
Waldo and Jewett	December 19, 1833 - Letter about a portrait of Tallmadge.
	December 23, 1833 - Letter about a portrait of Tallmadge.
	July 21, 1834 - Letter about a portrait of Tallmadge.
	July 28, 1834 - Letter about a portrait of Tallmadge.
Waterman, Thomas S.	September 29, 1839 - Comments on the approaching Syracuse convention.
Watson, E.	May 20, 1840 - Comments on internal improvements in New York.
	May 30, 1840- Comments on trade and commerce.
Webb, James Watson	November, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	January 8, 1839 - Letter on Tallmadge's re-election to the Senate.
	January, 1841 - Letter on patronage.
	February 10, 1841 - Letter on patronage.
	February 17, 1841 - Letter about the slander of Tallmadge in the New York press.
	February, 1841 - Acknowledgment of receipt of a letter.
Webster, Daniel	May 31, 1841 - Social invitation.
	August 27, 1841 - Social invitation.
	August 23, 1842-Social invitation.
Weed, Thurlow	December 17, 1837 - Comments indicating hope that Whigs will triumph in New York.
	January 9, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	March 13, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	April 11, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	July 18, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	November, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	December 2, 1838 - Illegible letter.
	February 10, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	February 16, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	September 27, 1839 - Report on election progress in New York.
	September 28, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	October 15, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	November 7, 1839 - Early election results from New York.
	November 9, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	November 10, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	November, 1839 - Illegible letter.
	March 15, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	April 14, 1840 - Letter on defense spending.
	April 18, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	April 20, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	July 1, 1840 - Illegible letter.
	January 31, 1841 - Plans for special session of the New York legislature.
	July 15, 1841 - Letter on the Caroline affair.
	September 2, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	September 5, 1841 - Illegible letter.
	August 14, 1842 - Comments on necessity of a tariff.
	January 22, 1843 - Comments on Weed's financial condition.
	January 8, 1844 - Illegible letter.
West Point Corps of Cadets	July 4, 1835 - Invitation to dinner.
Wetmore, Robert C.	January 29, 1838 - (from an unidentified correspondent) Letter on Tallmadge's re-nomination to the Senate.
	February 1, 1839 - The above letter enclosed with his comments.
Wheatley, Homer	May 24, 1841 - (to Henry Conkling) Letter about a land exchange between Doty and Tallmadge.
White, Alfred T.	April 12, 1840 - Letter on problems of the Whig press in Indiana.
White, Thomas W.	September 22, 1840 - Report of fire in a supporter's newspaper office in Washington.
	October 20, 1840 - Comments on article in Ritchie's paper.
	November 21, 1840 - Further comments on Ritchie's paper.
Whitney, R. M.	November 12, 1838 - Congratulations on election results in New York.
	March 16, 1839 - News from Washington.
Williams, M. T.	December 9, 1837 - Letter of introduction.
Williston, C. Fenimore	April 14, 1836 - Request for assistance from an autograph collector.
Wilson, James	October 13, 1840 - Comments on New Hampshire politics.
	November 13, 1841 - Comments on Doty's treaty with the Indians.
Wise, Henry A.	October 4, 1840 - Comments on his campaign on behalf of Virginia Whigs.
Woodbridge, William	October 25, 1842 - Comments on Michigan election.
Woodbury, Levi	September 12, 1836 - Letter on selecting another New York bank as a holder of public deposits.
Wool, John E.	September 12, 1836 - (written by Mrs. Wool) Letter about a debt owed by Wool to the Dutchess County Bank.
	October 6, 1838 - Comments on his campaign in Georgia.
	November 20, 1836 - Statement correcting his position on his assignment in the Indian Territory.
	November 25, 1836 - Further comments on his treatment by the War Department.
	December 19, 1836 - Request for a letter to support his claim against the War Department.
	January 7, 1837 - Further comments on the above.
	April 22, 1838 - Further comments on his “outrageous treatment.”
	January 7, 1841 - Discussion of pay in the Army.
	August 16, 1841 - Request for Tallmadge to expedite his promotion.
	January 28, 1842 - Inability to assist Tallmadge in a financial matter.
	February 12, 1842 - Further comments on his promotion.
	February 25, 1842 - Hesitant promise to assist Tallmadge in a financial matter.
	March 4, 1842 - Letter on their mutual financial agreement.
Worth, G. A.	September 18, 1837 - Comments on sub-treasury bill.
Worth, W. I.	October 10, 1839 - Illegible note.
Wright, Silas	January 27, 1833 - Comments on Calhoun.
	March 7, 1833 - Notice that he will discuss an undisclosed issue with Tallmadge personally.
	March 15, 1833 - Comments on their meeting and Wright's desire to marry.
	November 8, 1833 - Advice on moving to Washington, D.C.
	July 20, 1834 - Discussion of Hudson River appropriations.
	July 21, 1834 - Further discussion of the above issue.
	October 26, 1834 - Further discussion of the above issue.
	April 15, 1835 - Discussion of a personal matter.
	May 24, 1835 - Comments on the Democratic convention.
	June 2, 1835 - Comments on the convention.
	October 15, 1844 - Letter of introduction.
Wyer, Edward	November 19, 1837 - Support for Tallmadge's position on sub-treasury bill.
	September 24, 1838 - Inquiry about Tallmadge's lodging in Washington, D.C.
Yates, J. B.	March 9, 1836 - Thanks for receipt of speeches.
	May 6, 1836 - Comments on government financial policy.

Outgoing Correspondence, 1821-1859

Allen, John W.	May 28, 1849 - Letter about Tallmadge's effort to secure a post in the Taylor administration.
Bailey, Theodorus	February 28, 1821 - Letter on Tallmadge's appointment as postmaster of Poughkeepsie.
Bates, Barnabus	August 3, 1852 - Discussion of spiritualism.
Bradish, Luther	April 15, 1842 - Letter on patronage.
Burrows, Latham	June 7, 1842 - Inquiry about Wright's 1824 opinion on direct election of the president.
Corning, Erastus	December 25, 1834 - Letter concerning a contract to carry mail on railroads.
Cushman, John P.	July, 1834 - Letter on internal improvements in New York.
Davis, John	November 20, 1840 - Letter on Tallmadge's unwillingness to be treasury secretary.
Doty, James Duane (ex. James Duane Doty Papers)	May 15, 1842 - Expression of Tallmadge's desire to visit Wisconsin.
	August 18, 1842 - Letter about their financial dealings.
	October 12, 1842 - Comments on interview with Tyler about Doty and Wisconsin affairs.
	May 5, 1844 - Letter on Tallmadge's appointment as territorial governor of Wisconsin.
Editor, Albany Argus	June 6, 1837 - Letter to correct Tallmadge's earlier statement about the issue of small currency.
Editor, New York Evening Post	June 6, 1837 - Comments on sale of public lands & currency bill.
Editor, Spiritual Christian	January 22, 1859 - Criticism of Arcany of Christianity.
Eldridge, N. T.	June 17, 1846 - Discussion of legal matter.
Gilpin, Henry	June 23, 1834 - Covering letter enclosing documents.
Jenkins, John	December 15, 1834 - Thanks for gift.
Kendall, Amos	October 7, 1839 - Letter on postmasters' misdemeanors.
Lawrence, John L.	May 8, 1841 - Acceptance of speaking invitation in New York City.
Leavenworth, General H.	June 28, 1834 - Acknowledgement of receipt of a letter.
Marcy, W. L.	November 22, 1823 - Letter on undisclosed matter from Tallmadge's early legal practice.
New York Council	February 23, 1839 - Thanks to New York Whigs for resolution of support, and expanded comments on banking questions.
New York Democratic Republicans	July 15, 1837 - Thanks for their support.
Riker, Richard	March 28, 1838 - Opinion on independent treasury bill.
Ritchie, Thomas	January 7, 1841 - Discussion of their election bet.
Tallmadge, Isaac	November 22, 1850 - Promissory note.
Tallmadge, William (ex. William Tallmadge Papers)	April 5, 1834 - Comments on local post office matter.
	January 24, 1839 - Acknowledgment of his subscription to the Madisonian.
	November 16, 1841-Comments on investment in Wisconsin.
	February 26, 1842 - Letter on financing of investments.
	April 28, 1842 - Further comments on finances.
	August 19, 1842 - Further comments on finances.
	February 20, 1843 - Further comments on finances.
	March 19, 1843 - Further comments on finances.
	December 26, 1843-Further comments on finances.
	January 14, 1844 - Brief comments acknowledging a letter.
	1844 - Taychedah, Wisconsin, financial report.
	February 16, 1845 - Description of western travel and a gala in Madison, Wisconsin.
Tyler, John	August 13, 1841 - Draft of letter on bank bill.
	September 7, 1841 - Letter urging acceptance of several measures.
	August 7, 1842 - Opinion of tariff bill.
	February 14, 1843 - Covering letter for Wisconsin petition.
Weed, Thurlow	November 30, 1840 - Indication of desire to meet with Weed about electoral matters.
Wilkins, William	January 27, 1845 - Covering letter for petition.

Speeches and Writings, 1835-1853

February 8, 1835	(In the Globe of April 26, 1837) Speech relating to John C. Calhoun's bill to repeal the Four Years' law, and the power of removal from office.
post 1837	Unpublished draft of an article, “Ex-Governor March and his Acquivocal Veracity.”
February 8, 1838	(In the Madisonian, 1838, undated) Speech in reply to Mr. Hubbard on supposed bank influence on New York elections.
August 13, 1841	Draft reply to Silas Wright regarding appropriation of proceeds from sale of public lands for national defense.
June 4, 1842	Draft and printed copy of reply to Wright regard- ing bill on single congressional districts.
circa 1842	Reply to Thomas Hart Benton on bill to repeal the bankruptcy law.
January 6, 1845	Speech before the Wisconsin territorial legislature.
1853	“Communication from Governor Tallmadge,” an appendix in Spiritualism by John W. Edmonds and George T. Dexter.