Letter from Andrew D. Campbell to Elizabeth Upshur Teackle on Christmas Day. He writes of the death of his mother, Marion Muirhead Campbell. He tells about how he could not miss the chance to celebrate Wellington's victory in Paris after the Battle of Waterloos, so he dashed over in a boat so he did not miss witnessing it. After Paris, he went the Netherlands, passing a day on the "Bloody field of Waterloo," then journeying to Holland, seeing, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and the Hague.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, to her daughter Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, while she was attending Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, written while her daughter attended Madam Grelaud's French School in Philadelphia. She tells her about the upcoming wedding of Abel P. Upshur and Elizabeth Dennis, and describes her bridal outfit in great detail. She talks about giving her small chamber bookcase, and says her father will arrange to have her harp moved home.

Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre. She scolds Ann for not responding to her and discusses various family matters. Their brother, Arthur Upshur, is getting married in the next month. Retta wishes to take Elizabeth to Easton and Elizabeth wants to see Ann in Northampton.

Newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia that includes local and national news along with advertising.

Newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia that includes local and national news along with advertising.

Newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia that includes local and national news along with advertising.

Newspaper from Washington, District of Columbia that includes local and national news along with advertising.

Summary of all decrees regarding the insurrection, originally told by Felix Calleja, and copied down in Monclova by José Ramón Díaz de Bustamente. The document has multiple large stains and has pieces of tape on both the left and right sides.

Copy of transcript of a legal document authorizing Moses Austin to sell merchandise in Missouri Territory upon payment of his taxes.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily Austin Bryan to James Bryan, on November 25, 1818, informing him of her decision to stay at her father's house until the spring. She also discusses the transportation of food by boat, Bryan's plan to sell their horses, the chance that he may have been cheated by a colleague, and the health of their children.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Emily M. Austin Bryan to James Bryan updating James on business matters pertaining to the store and supplies, as well as accusing Butler of selling Bryan a rotten boat.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary M. T. to Emily Austin Bryan on August 25, 1817, sending her affection as well as her mother's, mentioning the deaths and marriages of some of their mutual friends, and requesting a long letter about Emily and her family.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Mary M. T. to Emily M. Austin Bryan concerning mutual acquaintances.

Copy of transcript for a letter from Moses Austin to James Bryan concerning various supplies and his desire to bring more slaves to work.

Copy of transcript for a memorandum from Stephen F. Austin discussing money to be sent to Kentucky.

Copy of transcript for a memorandum of agreement between Andrew Dinwiddy and Moses Austin outlining a contract for Dinwiddy's employment by Austin.

Copy of transcript for a permit granting Moses Austin the right to sell merchandise in Missouri Territory, signed by clerk Sam Woodson and Sheriff Andrew Scott.

Copy of transcript for a promissory note for Stephen F. Austin to repay William M. O'Hara.

Copy of transcript for a promissory note, written on February 25, 1819, for Stephen F. Austin to repay William M. O'Hara.

Copy of transcript for a receipt for Moses Austin from B. of Bryan and Morrison, Ste. Genevieve Store.

Copy of transcript for a receipt of goods purchased by Moses Austin from William Smith Richards and Co. of New York. Items included foods, beverages, spices, and corks.