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[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, May 14, 1825] (open access)

[Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, May 14, 1825]

Letter from Ann Upshur Eyre to her sister, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date: May 14, 1825
Creator: Eyre, Ann Upshur
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, June 14, 1818] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, June 14, 1818]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She apologizes for not writing and says that she misses her daughter and husband, who are away from home. She writes about hosting a party and her lack of crops from her garden. She talks at length about visits from Sarah Sergeant Miller's family and a visit from James Billings Steele, where he left "half the girls of Somerset in love with him." She gives a brief update on their acquaintances, naming Peter Guillet, Edward Wilson, John Wilson, and others. She also mentions the deaths of Doctor Arnold Elzey Jones and John Upshur.
Date: 1818-06-14/1818-06-15
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, August 14, 1815] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, August 14, 1815]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia. Due to misaddressed letters, her daughter was not receiving all of her previous letters, so Elizabeth summarizes her most previous letter to her. She also praises Elizabeth Ann's improvement in writing and spelling.
Date: August 14, 1815
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, August 14, 1815] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, August 14, 1815]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia. She writes that she will be coming to visit in three weeks with John Teackle. She says that Elizabeth Ann has some cousins attending Miss S. Done's academy as well.
Date: August 14, 1815
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, December 14, 1814] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton Dennis Teackle, December 14, 1814]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her husband, Littleton D. Teackle, updating him while he is away in Annapolis. She mentions that Eliza saw Andrew D. Campbell's friend, Francis Jeffrey.
Date: December 14, 1814
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, March 14, 1828] (open access)

[Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, March 14, 1828]

Letter from Littleton Dennis Teackle to his wife, Elizabeth Upshur Teackle.
Date: 1828-03-14/1828-03-20
Creator: Teackle, Littleton Dennis
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 14, 1813] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, February 14, 1813]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, inviting her to come visit on the 22nd of February. She mentions Louisa A. Bowdoin and the death of General John Gale. She also talks about the war, discussing English squadrons preparing to attack the French fleet.
Date: February 14, 1813
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, December 14, 1811] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, December 14, 1811]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre.
Date: December 14, 1811
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, November 14, 1802] (open access)

[Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, November 14, 1802]

Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, detailing how he wishes to hear from her family more often. He warns her not to be absorbed by household duties and alludes that he might have business in Virginia soon.
Date: November 14, 1802
Creator: Campbell, Andrew Donaldson
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - April 14, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - April 14, 1923]

Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing recent event in his life, plans, and classwork.
Date: April 14, 1923
Creator: Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - March 14, 1923] (open access)

[Letter from Felix Butte to Elizabeth Kirkpatrick - March 14, 1923]

Letter from Dr. Butte to Elizabeth discussing her letters and a date he got for a dance.
Date: March 14, 1923
Creator: Butte, Felix Latimore, Sr.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: June 14, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, June 14, 1902]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz, aboard the USS Indiana (BB-1), describes cruising in Chesapeake Bay to Newport News, Virginia. He discusses his typical day filled with drills, instruction and recitation. Nimitz provides a list of those standing at the top of his class, including himself standing in eighth of 118. He describes some adventures he had ashore in Virginia while on liberty. He mentions seeing several ships under construction.
Date: June 14, 1902
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes his activities at the Academy such as rowing boats, drilling and tying knots. He also mentions going aboard the training ship, the Chesapeake. Nimitz also mentions attending a worship service in the chapel at the Academy.
Date: [1901-09-14,1901-09-18]
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors his first week at the Academy: rowing and drilling from six in the morning until ten at night. He mentions a problem with his feet. He asks about Otto and Dora.
Date: September 14, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, January 14, 1903] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, January 14, 1903]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates what he believes his standing in his class will be. He also expresses an interest in trying out for the crew team because he likes the exercise of rowing. He also discusses some happenings at the Academy and a visit by the Secretary of the Navy. Nimitz also relates the facts of a hazing incident that ended up being reported in the newspapers. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date: January 14, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, January 14, 1903] (open access)

[Transcript of Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, January 14, 1903]

Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates what he believes his standing in his class will be. He also expresses an interest in trying out for the crew team because he likes the exercise of rowing. He also discusses some happenings at the Academy and a visit by the Secretary of the Navy. Nimitz also relates the facts of a hazing incident that ended up being reported in the newspapers.
Date: January 14, 1903
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, September 14, 1901]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz describes the rigors his first week at the Academy: rowing and drilling from six in the morning until ten at night. He mentions a problem with his feet. He asks about Otto and Dora.
Date: September 14, 1901
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901] (open access)

[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to his Grandfather, September 14-18, 1901]

Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his grandfather in Fredericksburg. Nimitz describes his activities at the Academy such as rowing boats, drilling and tying knots. He also mentions going aboard the training ship, the Chesapeake. Nimitz also mentions attending a worship service in the chapel at the Academy.
Date: [1901-09-14,1901-09-18]
Creator: Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Clara Lincoln - May 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Clara Lincoln - May 14, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to 'Mrs. Clara Lincoln (?)', of Miami, Arizona, regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Ernest Adams Lincoln (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to Clara from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 14, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. Gaber - May 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. Gaber - May 14, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. H. Graber, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Harry Lester Gaber (?)' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Leonard Don Corte', as recorded in the letter. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to sister from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date: May 14, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Shithick - May 14, 1943] (open access)

[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Shithick - May 14, 1943]

Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mrs. A. Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'Mrs. Thomas Shithick' regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee William Chittick, recorded in the letter as 'William Alfred Shithick'. Letter contains transcribed message to mother from internee broadcast on Radio Tokyo. Letter also contains note dated July 8, 1943 to Mrs. Larsen from Cecelia McKie that asks Mrs. Larsen to forward the message to the P.O.W.'s family, as the letter was returned in the mail. She asks Mrs. Larsen for Canadian maps, as she is now hearing messages broadcast from Canadian prisoners.
Date: May 14, 1943
Creator: McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from F. A. Baumann to Dr. W. L. McKie - May 14, 1943] (open access)

[Postal Card from F. A. Baumann to Dr. W. L. McKie - May 14, 1943]

Postcard sent from F. A. Baumann, Omaha, Nebraska, to Dr. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California, thanking him for the message from his brother.
Date: May 14, 1943
Creator: Baumann, F. A.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, July 14, 1817] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, July 14, 1817]

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter was away attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.
Date: July 14, 1817
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System: The Portal to Texas History