Jeffrey, Lord Francis, 1773-1850

Educated at the University of Glasgow and at Oxford, Lord Francis Jeffrey was a Scottish judge and literary critic. He was the editor of the Edinburgh Review from 1802 to 1829, and at least on one occasion, he raised the ire of an author due to his harsh words. His critique of the poet and author Thomas Moore, led to a duel in 1806, which was broken up by law enforcement. In later years, the two became close friends. He was also a close friend of Andrew Donaldson Campbell, the Teackle's lifelong friend.

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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 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 Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, December 14, 1814]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, updating him while he is away in Annapolis. She mentions that Eliza saw Andrew D. Campbell's friend, Francis Jeffrey.

[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 24, 1813]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, giving him an update on daily ongoings back at their home. She writes about making cloth for the enslaved people of the household and her plans to go to Virginia. She says their daughter would like more books. She also lists goods for him to buy and send to her.

[Letter from Margaret Campbell to Littleton Dennis Teackle, November 3, 1799]

Letter from Margaret Campbell to Littleton Dennis Teackle written from the Campbell home in Glasgow on Stockwell Street. The letter discusses Teackle's recent visit with the Campbells in both Glasgow and at their country cottage, mentioning Lilly Campbell, Anna Campbell, and Teackle's sisters Henrietta and Sarah "Sally" Teackle. The letter also mentions Lord Francis Jeffrey, a good friend of the Campbell's.