Dennis, Littleton, 1765-1833

Littleton Dennis, Jr. was the son of Littleton Dennis and Susanna Upshur and brother to the Hon. John Dennis. He inherited Essex Farm, now called “Caldicott” from his father in 1784. Married his cousin, Elizabeth Upshur, in 1788. They had six children together including John Upshur Dennis and Littleton Upshur Dennis. Littleton Dennis served as a Justice on the Maryland Court of Appeals from 1801-1806. He died at Essex Farm in 1833.

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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 16, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She writes about their finances and visiting some acquaintances, including Major Carroll and Mrs. Jackson. She also talks about etiquette and the novel "Belisarius" by Jean-François Marmontel.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, May 24, 1813]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She discusses traveling over the summer, goods they need, and the ongoing effects of the war. She says that slaves in Northampton have escaped to the British forces and refuse to return. She also mentions the upcoming marriage of John Upshur Dennis and Elizabeth Dashiell.