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[Letter from Celia Williams to Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, March 2, 1857]

Description: Letter from Celia Williams to Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, thanking her for writing to the Williams family. Celia writes about James Buchanan passing through York on his way to the Capital for his presidential inauguration. She says that scarlet fever and measles were abundant in town during the winter, with many children passing. She also updates Elizabeth on their mutual friends in York. Lastly, she announces the birth of her daughter.
Date: March 2, 1857
Creator: Williams, Celia
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Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library

[Letter from Henrietta Chauncey Booth to her cousin, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, August 11, 1855]

Description: Letter from Henrietta Chauncey Booth to her cousin, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, detailing her trip to the Virginia shore. Her sister Sarah Chauncey and brother -in-law William L. Savage are with her. She discusses Elizabeth's plan to buy farmland in Accomack County, Virginia, sending her cousin $25 dollars to assist. She mentions the money Elizabeth will be receiving from Andrew Donaldson Campbell's estate in Scotland.
Date: August 11, 1855
Creator: Booth, Henrietta Chauncey
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Partner: Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
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