Jackson, Louisa A. Bowdoin Evans, 1790-

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, detailing her return to her home in Northampton, Virginia. She mentions Louisa A. Bowdoin's wedding is next month and they expect to see a few out of town guests, including Anna "Nancy" Teackle Smith Donnell. She talks of their shared acquaintances in town, including Sarah Barraud Taylor, Grace Duncombe Taylor Eyre, Susannah Gore Kendall, and Charlotte Smith. She asks about Elizabeth's health and about two enslaved members of her house, Sarah and Nancy. The last page is missing.

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. She voices her irritation and scolds her sister for not visiting or writing her, saying Elizabeth missed many events and visitors who would've liked to see her. She also talks of their shared acquaintances Betsey Dennis, Louisa A Bowdoin, Leah Savage, Ann Billings Steele Upshur, Mary Nevett Steele. She says that the health of baby Virginia, daughter of her brother Arthur Upshur and Ann Billings Steele Upshur, is improving. She mentions that Lucy, an enslaved person of the Eyre's, helps breastfeed the baby. The last page(s) of the letter are missing.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, responding to a letter delivered by Joe, an enslaved person. She writes about Louisa Ann Bowdoin going to a ball. She mentions that her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, said she would visit, but Elizabeth has not seen her. She also talks about the war, saying Peter Bowdoin wrote her updates on fighting taking place off the coast. She also talks about her health and the bad weather.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, asking him to send her various foods and goods for the household. She mentions acquaintances that were in town and says she expects to see her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, soon. She asks him to talk to physicians in Baltimore to get recommendations for her poor health.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, giving him an update since he left for Baltimore. She hopes for better health for him and writes about Louisa A. Bowdoin and George Wilson Jackson.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, with a detailed list of goods she received in the mail from him. She says that her sister Ann Upshur Eyre and her husband, John Eyre, left for Philadelphia this morning and restates their need for lodgings. She asks for silk cord and lace for her bonnet, and says John Done would be able to bring it to her.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, inviting her to come visit on the 22nd of February. She mentions Louisa A. Bowdoin and the death of General John Gale. She also talks about the war, discussing English squadrons preparing to attack the French fleet.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She discusses her health, homesteading tasks, and the process of renting houses to applicants. She mentions Henry Maynardier Murray, and discusses the deaths of Colonel John Done's wife and daughter, Margaret Waters Done and Patience Bayly Done. She asks about Louisa A Bowdoin, Mary Anne Gilmore, and Elizabeth Custis Teackle and hopes for better health for the Eyre family.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She wishes for better health for Ann, John Eyre, Anne Billings Steel Upshur, and Virginia Upshur, as they have been sick. She discusses politics, her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle's interests, and jokes about receiving an ewe from colonel Wilson. She asks about Louisa Bowdoin and Marry Ann Smith Gilmor's trip to Baltimore and closes with well wishes to friends.