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[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, July 10, 1813]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. A short response to a letter from her, Andrew says that his friend Francis Jeffery is traveling to America to marry Charlotte Wilkes. He also discusses his health and his time at Cheltenham, England.
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, July 25, 1813]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, May 9, 1805]
Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, detailing her return to her home in Northampton, Virginia. She mentions Louisa A. Bowdoin's wedding is next month and they expect to see a few out of town guests, including Anna "Nancy" Teackle Smith Donnell. She talks of their shared acquaintances in town, including Sarah Barraud Taylor, Grace Duncombe Taylor Eyre, Susannah Gore Kendall, and Charlotte Smith. She asks about Elizabeth's health and about two enslaved members of her house, Sarah and Nancy. The last page is missing.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, April 27, 1807]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, in which she speaks of missing him. She says that their enslaved man, Israel is attending to all his wishes. She mentions that the sacrament was administered at church by Mr. Wilmer, and she asks for a delivery of cranberries, molasses, green sweetmeats, preserved ginger and lemons.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, undated 1807]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, written to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, December 20, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She wishes him luck in his business negotiations and criticizes other people's actions against them. She mentions hearing from her sister Ann Upshur Eyre and complains about the embargos currently in effect because of the War of 1812.
[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 22, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, responding to a letter delivered by Joe, an enslaved person. She writes about Louisa Ann Bowdoin going to a ball. She mentions that her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, said she would visit, but Elizabeth has not seen her. She also talks about the war, saying Peter Bowdoin wrote her updates on fighting taking place off the coast. She also talks about her health and the bad weather.
[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 21, 1812]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, discussing a trip proposed by her sister, Ann Upshur Teackle. They plan to be gone for 4 to 6 weeks, visiting towns in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Maryland. Elizabeth is unsure about attending, but thinks the trip might improve her health.
[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 23, 1811]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, about returning a pair of earrings purchased by Nancy Jones.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 26, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, discussing received mail, politics, and finances. She says she is jealous of the fact that he gets to see Mount Vernon.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 27, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, about items she would like for him to send to her.
[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, June 23, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, updating him on her travels to Northampton County. She says she will head back to Princess Anne the next day. She discusses the possibility of traveling during the summer. She also mentions the death of Thomas Lyttleton Savage.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, June 28, 1812]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She discusses the ongoing War of 1812, their finances, their bellman, and her health. she asks if it is true that a mob tore down the office of the Federal Republican.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, March 1, 1814]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, giving him an update since he left for Baltimore. She hopes for better health for him and writes about Louisa A. Bowdoin and George Wilson Jackson.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, March 15, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, responding to his claim that she has not been writing him. She details how she has written for every mail. She thanks him for sending her $10, but asks him to save money for himself. She talks about the new curtains in their carriage.
[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, discussing the sale of their property and their finances. William Polk has the title to their property and is looking to sell it for $3000. John Eyre has offered to buy it for them. Elizabeth asks Littleton accept the offer from Eyre so that their daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, will benefit from the property in the future. She also mentions that she does not want to move to Baltimore, as Littleton has suggested before.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, May 24, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She discusses traveling over the summer, goods they need, and the ongoing effects of the war. She says that slaves in Northampton have escaped to the British forces and refuse to return. She also mentions the upcoming marriage of John Upshur Dennis and Elizabeth Dashiell.
[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.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, September 4, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, updating him on their travels to his father John Teackle's house. She says they visited Major Carroll and will be setting out in the morning for Northampton. She also discusses her health and the death of Samuel Lippencott.
[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.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, April 5, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, in response to a letter about Ann's time in Philadelphia. She talks about enjoying imagining the trip and says she sometimes envies her sister. She mentions how her garden is flourishing and asks Ann to bring her hyacinth roots. She also mentions their shared acquaintances John Brown, Samuel Ewing, Benjamin Chew Wilcocks, Valeria Fullerton, Sarah Eyre Lyon, Eleanor "Nelly" Jackson Dennis, and Elizabeth "Betsy" Snead.