Basset, Burwell, 1764-1841
Burwell Basset was a planter and politician from New Kent County, Virginia. Following in his father’s footsteps, he served in both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly. He also served in the U.S. House of Representatives for three different districts over a period of two decades. He was a friend of John Teackle.
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[Letter to Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker from her sister Elizabeth Dennis Teackle and her father John Teackle, February 12, 1812]
A letter to Sarah Upshur Teackle Bancker from her sister, Elizabeth Dennis Teackle (later Montgomery) and her father John Teackle. The letter includes mentions of family health and other news.