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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, January 20, 1810]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband Littleton Dennis Teackle. She mentions a health "mishap," a miscarriage. She discusses the rumors she has heard about his business, including the sale of his ship, and gives him some carefully worded advice. She also talks of their acquaintances who have asked about him.
Date: January 20, 1810
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, February 20, 1812]

Description: Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. She states that she will not be able to visit Elizabeth because of the bad state of the roads and she hears Littleton Dennis Teackle has returned home. She mentions her mother-in-law, Margaret Taylor Eyre, is ill. She says the girls will have to come visit Elizabeth soon and she will send Abel, an enslaved man, with them. She then talks about Elizabeth's finances, local gossip about the Tabb family, and an event in Norfolk. Th… more
Date: February 20, 1812
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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