Hotels - Fountain Inn

Standing at the corner of Light Street and E. Baltimore, the Fountain Inn in Baltimore served travelers from 1776-1871, including George Washington and his staff before the Battle of Yorktown. Littleton D. Teackle often stayed at this inn while conducting business in Baltimore, while it was under the management of John H. Barney.

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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, August 18, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, discussing her health and their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle's health. She also mentions William Gilmor and says Elizabeth Dennis Teackle is staying with them.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, August 2, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, discussing acquaintances and family news.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, December 29, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle. She discusses their finances and purchases she has made. She talks about their enslaved persons, mentioning her disappointment with Ephraim specifically. She wishes for Littleton to sell him. She also discusses news from their acquaintances and family.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, December 9, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, discussing their finances and purchases, and her attempts to stay frugal. She also mentions the death of Dr. James Lyon, and the weddings of William Wise to Ann C. Wilson, and Tubman Walston to Anne Done.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, February 10, 1812]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, February 24, 1812]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, January 15, 1810]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband Littleton Dennis Teackle. She talks of sending hair in a locket and her love for him. She says she will write to his mother, Elizabeth Dennis Teackle, and tells him to talk highly of his wife in the American nobility circles.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, January 20, 1810]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband Littleton Dennis Teackle. She mentions a health "mishap," a miscarriage. She discusses the rumors she has heard about his business, including the sale of his ship, and gives him some carefully worded advice. She also talks of their acquaintances who have asked about him.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 10, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She writes about her health and their daughter, Elizabeth Ann's health.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 16, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She writes about their finances and visiting some acquaintances, including Major Carroll and Mrs. Jackson. She also talks about etiquette and the novel "Belisarius" by Jean-François Marmontel.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 21, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She is sending Littleton a pair of earrings to return for Anna “Nancy” Teackle Smith's mother in exchange for a cheaper pair. Their daughter, Elizabeth Upshur Ann Teackle, has set out to Virginia with John Justice Teackle, Henrietta Teackle, and James Henry Dennis Teackle

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 23, 1808 or 1809]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her Husband Littleton Dennis Teackle. She expresses her love for his calm mind in the face of business adversity and wishes for prosperous times ahead for them. She asks him to thank William Gilmor for his invitation to town, but to let him know she cannot attend.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 8, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She writes about the family's health and their Fourth of July celebration. She talks of their acquaintances John Donnell, William Gilmor, Molly Gilmor, Ann "Nancy" Smith Gilmor, Amelia Williams Gale, Miss Morcross, and Miss Gillis.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, March, 1810]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, saying they made it to Mrs. Dawson's place in Annapolis and she will write again when she gets home.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, October 15, 1810]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She asks about a lawsuit regarding enslavement. She discusses reading books on Ancient Europe. She mentions his sister, Henrietta Teackle, and her upcoming wedding. She asks him to talk to her acquaintances in Baltimore, including Anna Teackle Smith Donnell and William Gilmor.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, October, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, discussing their finances and purchases she would like for him to make.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, September, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, discussing her health and their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle's health. She mentions Dr. Robert King. She also mentions the death of her uncle Littleton Upshur, who died on August 27, 1811.