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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, February 25, 1817] (open access)

[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, February 25, 1817]

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.
Date: February 25, 1817
Creator: Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System: The Portal to Texas History