Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860

Rembrandt Peale was an American artist who created more than 600 portraits in his life, including those of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and John C. Calhoun. He was born in Bucks County, the son of artist Charles Wilson Peale and Rachel Brewer Peale. His father taught all his children to paint, and several became famous artists.

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[Letter from John Teackle to Charles Nicoll Bancker, June 8, 1807, 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 settling some debts and accounts, detailing what money he has received and he has paid. He also mentions some issues with Littleton Dennis Teackle's accounts and debt.