Guest, John, 1768-1817
John Guest created the largest American mercantile house in London, under the name of John Guest & Co. with affiliate branches: Guest & Bancker in Philadelphia, Guest, Atterbury & Co. in Baltimore, as well as others in New York, Pittsburg, and Charleston. He was the son of Jonathan and Margaret Clifford Guest, Quakers of Burlington, New Jersey. He married Rebecca Hall in 1792, and died in 1817 in St. Domingo, Philippines.
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[Journal of Littleton Dennis Teackle]
Journal of Littleton D. Teackle, dating from 1805-1807. It includes letters written to friends and business acquaintances such as Andrew D. Campbell, Warren Ashley, Barclay Salkeld, George Irving, Samuel Sayer, and many others.
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, March 9, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle. She writes that her sister Ann Upshur Eyre and her husband, John Eyre, are in town, and they also wish to visit Littleton in Philadelphia. She asks about their financial accounts and property in relation to Mr. Guest. She asks for sheeting and for him to procure lodgings for Mr. and Mrs. Eyre in Philadelphia. She also mentions the death of Col. Custis Kendall.
[Letter from George W. Talbot to Charles Nicoll Bancker, May 14, 1808, Vol. 1]
Letter from George W. Talbot to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. George writes about business matters regarding commerce.
[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 10, 1806, Vol. 1]
Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about some business matters and updates on shared acquaintances.
[Letter From John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, April 17, 1809, Vol. 2]
Letter from John Teackle to Charles N. Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes about business dealings, the health of his wife, and rumors surrounding the effects of the Non-Intercourse Act of 1809. Teackle had inside knowledge of the Non-Intercourse Act thru his contacts in the Senate and his friendship with British Minister to the U.S., David Erskine. He states that he wishes to keep Charles informed on the state of affairs so that Charles can effectively run his business.
[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, March 12, 1812, Vol. 2]
Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal. John writes that he is glad that Charles has returned safely home after a trip and hopes Charles was successful in his business endeavors. He provides updates on family members and shared acquaintances. Additionally, he vaguely discusses his plans for the next few years of his life, mentioning moving house.
[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, May 30, 1806, Vol. 1]
Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about moving house with his wife and youngest children. He also includes a copy of another letter for Charles to read.
[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, October 3, 1805, Vol. 1]
Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. John writes about the health of the family, disease throughout Philadelphia, and the shipping business.
[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, December 31, 1809, Vol. 2]
Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker. The letter is from Vol. 2 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal, which pertains to family and business matters and documents national economic and political issues related to the family's interests in banking, commerce, and shipbuilding. Littleton writes about business matters and family members.
[Letter from Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker to Charles Nicoll Bancker, September 15, 1805, Vol. 1]
Letter from Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker to her husband, Charles Nicoll Bancker. She writes that she wishes for him to write to her and to come visit if he is able. She also writes updates about the health of her family and the members gathered at Kegotank. The letter is from Vol. 1 of Charles N. Bancker's correspondence journal.









