Lotteries
European settlers brought the lottery to the colonies, with those occurring as early as the 1740s, with lotteries supporting the establishment of Kings College and funding the purchase of arms for the French and Indian War. Lotteries were authorized by petition to a state legislature to support some public good.
Gerald Willman, "The History of Lotteries," thesis, (Standford University, Dept. of Economics, 1999). May 21, 2024. http://willmann.com/~gerald/history.pdf
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[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, March 29, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She talks about visiting Amelia Williams Gale and thanks Littleton for the new carriage, horses, and bonnet. She also writes about pearl necklaces and earrings, their finances with Mr. Polk, and her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, May 17, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, listing letters he has received at their estate.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, September 2, 1811]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, discussing local politics and their finances. She also includes some updates about family members.