Ephraim

Ephraim was an enslaved man in the Teackle Household. Elizabeth Upshur Teackle mentions in a letter dated December 29, 1811, that he is “drunken and worthless” and wants him to be sold in Baltimore. Other letters show that Ephraim has been taken to Baltimore to be sold. Research continues for this person.

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[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, 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 21, 1812]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle.