[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
Partner:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library