Martin, Daniel, 1780-1831

Born near Easton in Talbot County at The Wilderness, Daniel Martin became a prominent merchant after studying law at St. John’s College. He was the son of Nicholas and Hannah Oldham Martin, and married Mary Clare Maccubbin in 1816. He enslaved 20-21 people in his household. In 1819 he was elected to the Maryland House of Delegates, and in 1829 he was elected governor of Maryland.

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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, July 10, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle. She writes about her health and their daughter, Elizabeth Ann's health.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, 1813]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre.

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, September 20, 1813]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, updating her on their return from Ann's house to Princess Anne. Elizabeth says that her husband Littleton has been sick. She also describes how she tripped out of her carriage and hit her head. She discusses how the town is full of military and Major Daniel Martin shared some war stories with her. She also talks about John Nivison.