Eyre, William Lyttleton, 1806-1852

William Lyttleton Eyre was the son of William Eyre and Grace Taylor Eyre of Eyreville. He married Mary Burton Savage on March 10, 1828, in Northampton County, and they had two sons, John Eyre and Severn Eyre. The Eyres enslaved 24-31 people in their household. He is buried at Eyre Hall.

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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, July 23, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She discusses family news, including William Eyre's injury, Arthur Upshur's land purchase, and her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle's schooling progress. She expresses that she misses Ann and asks her to write back to her.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, September 8, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She discusses the health issues going on around town, including her own recent miscarriage. She talks about being treated by Dr. Robert King. She writes a response to the news of her uncle Littleton Upshur. She also discusses her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle's business dealings. The end of the letter is missing.