Eight letters written by Ebenezer Ripley from Cooperstown to father-in-law Col. Samuel Flower, to brother-in-law Alfred Flower, both of Feeding Hills, Massachusetts and Francis Flower of Northampton. The letters concern some family news, and comments on "Politiks," including references to "Jefferson's request" (in relation to the birth of Ripley's twins); the (1807) Embargo; the "Albany Ox"; the "Irish Bull"; and Governor Daniel D. Tompkins.