[Letter from Elizabeth Dennis Teackle to her sister Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker written from Barren Creek - August 6, c. 1810-1815]

Barren Creek - August 6^th

My dear sister,

I take advantage of the mail from this place to make enquiries concerning yourself and family and give you some information of the state of things with us. Mama and myself accompanied by aunt Betsy Dennis, and her children, arriv'd at this place from Kegotank on sunday. Nothing but the believe that we are constantly benefiting from drinking the waters, could induce us to remain here at this moment. We have been entirely alone untill this eveng, and as it is not the most cheerful looking place in the world, we have all got heartily tir'd of it, and look forward with anxiety for the arrival of friday, at which time the shall take leave. Mama was extremely anxious to get here, and notwithstanding every thing is so gloomy around us, she is truly rejoic'd that she came I believe. she is quite well of the ague, and seems to be getting very smart. Sister B. was to have accompanied us, but we found her sick in bed on our arrival. Mama was so anxious to come on, that she remain'd only one night at P. A. -- Papa will probably be with you before this reaches you. We receiv'd letters from Mr. B. mentioning his intention of going to England.¹ It astonished us, as you may suppose. We feel very desirous of hearing

from him more particularly - This separation my dear sister will no doubt be a severe trial to your feelings but your good sense will teach you to become reconcil'd to it. We have not heard what Mrs. B.s prospects are. I am very sure however that he would not undertake such a voyage, without an expectation of reaping great advantage from it. Give my best love to him, and the dear little children, who I often, often think of. Aunt B. desires her love. Excuse this confus'd letter, the people around me keep such a noise that I scarcely know what I say.

With much affection my dear sister for yourself and husband
I remain
y s
E.D.T.

P.S.
Will you send by the first opportunity some books I left at your house. I say some, I believe however their is but one, Modern Griselda.² My shoes also if they are sent to your house.

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Vienna
Augt. 7^th. Way 13 1/2

Mrs. Charles N. Bancker.
Chesnut street.
Philad:

August 6.
Barren Creek
E. D. Teackle