[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, December 2, 1813]
Mentioned in this letter
- Government, Law, and Military
- Legislation
Military Engagements - Canada - Battle of Crysler's Farm - 1813
Wars - War of 1812 - 1812-1815- Home, Health, and Social Life
Health - Death
Tuesday 2th Dec 1813
My dear husband
I wrote you on Sunday by Mr. Little of Baltimore, since which nothing has occur’d to note. But as you requested me to write, I shall comply with your desire every mail.
I suppose you have heard the news of Wilkinson’s defeat. No one seems to be surprised at it here; and for my part, from the characterization of the man, the astonishment wou’d have been to have heard of a victory of his gaining. I suppose you are fairly into the business of Legislation by this time, and settled in your quarters. I am exceedingly anxious to learn the result of our Bank petition, and you will oblige me by noting how you proceed thereon, and by informing me how the prospect lies.
I rode out the other day (Sunday), to see Col. Done’s family.1 They seem’d gratified with the attention but are all melancholy yet. Otherwise, I have not been out of the house. As soon as I arrange my household I shall begin my travels southward. Not having had a line
for some time from my f[riend]s in N. I am very uneasy and apprehensive of their situation.
Mr. Ball has return’d from Baltimore and today the School business will be agitated in a meeting of the W Society. If the gentleman procures a school, I shall send E. for the residue of the time she remains at home, if it meets your approbation.
God bless you
Your affectionate wife
E.U.T.
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