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[Transcript of Letter from Thomas Oliver, April 19, 1812]

Description: Copy of transcript for a letter from Thomas Oliver to the constable of Big River Township, on April 19, 1812, telling him to sell the goods and animals of Edward McDaniel in order to pay a debt to Ezekiel Fenwick, and to keep McDaniel jailed until the debt has been paid.
Date: April 19, 1812
Creator: Oliver, Thomas
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, An Upshur Eyre, April 19, 1814]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, detailing her recent travels visiting friends and family. She writes extensively about the marriage between Mrs. Curtis and Mr. Long. She also visited her aunt Mary Gore Handy and uncle Samuel Handy in Snow Hill. She also writes about seeing Virginia friends. The last page(s) of the letter are missing.
Date: April 19, 1814
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 19, 1815]

Description: Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, celebrating the end of the war. She writes about a big celebration with music she participated in with many friends. She talks about spending time with her cousins Abel Parker Upshur, Eleanor "Nelly" Jackson Dennis, Leah Custis Upshur, and John Custis Upshur. She also discusses the weather, politics, growing older. She urges Ann's husband, John Eyre, to go to Congress himself to sort out issues with the current politicians.
Date: February 19, 1815
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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