Eyre, Ann Upshur, 1780-1829
Ann Upshur Eyre was born at Warwick in Accomack County, Va. in 1780, the daughter of Abel Upshur (1756-1790) and Elizabeth Gore Upshur (1752-1794). She married John Eyre of Eyre Hall on February 24, 1800, and she was known as a charming and sophisticated hostess. She and her sister Elizabeth Upshur Teackle held an extremely close relationship, visiting each other's homes often.
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[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell of Glasgow to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle - April 11, 1801]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, in which he shares news of the death of his father James Campbell and its effects upon the Campbell family.
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell of Glasgow to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle - May 1, 1800]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. He teases her about flirting with boys in Virginia, discusses their shared acquaintances, including Henrietta Liston, wife of the British Prime Minister to the U.S. He talks about his family and the news of the wedding of Elizabeth's cousin Sarah Custis Handy to Ephraim King Wilson. He also talks about the marriage of Anna Teackle Smith to John Donnell of Baltimore and his dislike of her husband. He discusses the death of George Washington: "With you, I grieve for the loss your country has sustained in the death of your great Hero. Few are the ages that produce such characters, but we shall hope, as America is yet in her infancy, that she will produce many who will emulate him. Imagination can hardly picture one to surpass him. It is also a matter of consolation to reflect that he died in the zenith of his glory, in the possession of the noblest faculties of man to his last breath, and without experiencing any of those vicissitudes to which human nature, particularly in the high ranks of life, are so subject. In how few nations do we find men distinguished by their military and political career who retain their honors, as Washington did, while they live." He also mentions his friend, Congressman John Stratton and Henry Parker.
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, August 22, 1810]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, discussing Littleton D. Teackle's planned trip to Scotland. Campbell expresses his desire that Littleton would bring Elizabeth along, and talks about what they could do together if she came to visit.
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, July 25, 1813]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, July 5, 1812]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. He apologizes for not writing, saying he has been busy with travel and business. He talks about the works of Thomas Moore and Sir Walter Scott. He asks about her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, and asks for them to come visit him. He updates her on his family and asks about her family and Littleton's family.
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, October 11, 1812]
Letter from Andrew Donaldson Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, September 21, 1806]
Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, written from Sundhope, sharing news of his recent activities and enquiring about her family. He talks about fellow alums from Columbia University.
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, February 20, 1812]
Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. She states that she will not be able to visit Elizabeth because of the bad state of the roads and she hears Littleton Dennis Teackle has returned home. She mentions her mother-in-law, Margaret Taylor Eyre, is ill. She says the girls will have to come visit Elizabeth soon and she will send Abel, an enslaved man, with them. She then talks about Elizabeth's finances, local gossip about the Tabb family, and an event in Norfolk. The last page(s) of the letter are missing.
[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her step-father John Upshur - May 19, 1796]
Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her step-father, John Upshur of Brownsville, written while Ann attended boarding school in Philadelphia. The letter discusses family news, health issues and upcoming nuptials for John Upshur.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to Charlotte le Pelletier, August 5, 1810]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to Madame Charlotte le Pelletier. She expresses missing Charlotte and her music, and asks when she will come visit Somerset county again. She hopes that her music career is going well and says Mrs. Dennis has enquired about her.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to Esther Maria Fisher Teackle, April 5, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister-in-law, Esther "Hetty" Maria Fisher Teackle. She writes about trying to get John Seargeant to marry her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle and hopes that Hetty will be married soon as well. She also talks about going to the Washington Hotel in Princess Anne, which is run by Zadoc Long's family. She also asks Hetty how her sister Ann Upshur Eyre is doing in Philadelphia.
[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 Dennis Teackle, August 1812]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, discussing the accounts she has heard of the riots in Baltimore. Anti-war articles written by Alexander Contee Hanson in the Federal Republican newspaper caused riots against the newspaper. Elizabeth is horrified by these events and asks for her husband's recounting of the events. She also discusses their finances and her sister, Ann Upshur Teackle.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, August 4, 1812]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, discussing family members and purchases. She mentions an enslaved man, Louther. She also mentions that John Teackle, John Eyre, and her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, will be in town soon. She says that Elizabeth Dennis Teackle Montgomery is in town.
[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 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, 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 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, 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, July 15, 1812]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, asking him to send her various foods and goods for the household. She mentions acquaintances that were in town and says she expects to see her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, soon. She asks him to talk to physicians in Baltimore to get recommendations for her poor health.
[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 6, 1812]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, giving a small update about daily ongoings. She asks about the sale of two of their enslaved persons, Sarah and Ephraim. She says John Teackle is in town and she expects her sister Ann Eyre and Elizabeth Dennis Teackle Montgomery soon. She also mentions Rachel Revell Upshur.
[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, 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 13, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, with a detailed list of goods she received in the mail from him. She says that her sister Ann Upshur Eyre and her husband, John Eyre, left for Philadelphia this morning and restates their need for lodgings. She asks for silk cord and lace for her bonnet, and says John Done would be able to bring it to her.