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[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to Esther Maria Fisher Teackle, April 5, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister-in-law, Esther "Hetty" Maria Fisher Teackle. She writes about trying to get John Seargeant to marry her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle and hopes that Hetty will be married soon as well. She also talks about going to the Washington Hotel in Princess Anne, which is run by Zadoc Long's family. She also asks Hetty how her sister Ann Upshur Eyre is doing in Philadelphia.
Date:
April 5, 1813
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, April 5, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, in response to a letter about Ann's time in Philadelphia. She talks about enjoying imagining the trip and says she sometimes envies her sister. She mentions how her garden is flourishing and asks Ann to bring her hyacinth roots. She also mentions their shared acquaintances John Brown, Samuel Ewing, Benjamin Chew Wilcocks, Valeria Fullerton, Sarah Eyre Lyon, Eleanor "Nelly" Jackson Dennis, and Elizabeth "Betsy" Snead.
Date:
April 5, 1813
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Upshur Eyre, March 28, 1813]
Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her sister, Ann Eyre. She starts by responding to a note Ann sent from Laurel, Delaware. She mentions General Henry Dearborn, who was given the nickname "Granny Dearborn" by his men during the War of 1812. She asks if Ann has seen any of Elizabeth's old friends in Philadelphia, specifically mentioning Sam Evans, Valeria Fullerton, Sally Whiteford, Dolly Heariss, Mrs. Smith, and Mrs. Biddle. She says that her husband Littleton D. Teackle has bought her a new coach and horses. She also visited Amelia Williams Gale, the Carroll's, and Mrs. Jackson. She asks Ann to write her about her stay in Philadelphia and to find talk to Jack Seargeant about the possibility of marrying her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle. She mentions a fire in Easton, Maryland, and lists some goods for Ann to buy and send to her.
Date:
March 28, 1813
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Upshur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 27, 1902]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his excitement about the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Nimitz bemoans the fact that he is on duty on Thanksgiving Day. This letter is written on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
November 27, 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, November 27, 1902]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz relates his excitement about the annual Army-Navy football game in Philadelphia. Nimitz bemoans the fact that he is on duty on Thanksgiving Day.
Date:
November 27, 1902
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, December 1904]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz laments the fact that Navy lost again to Army in football and admits he believes his class is cursed. He reports on his standing in his classes for November. He also mentions a desire to be assigned to the Asiatic Station upon graduation. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
1904-12~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Chester W. Nimitz to William Nimitz, November 29, 1903]
Handwritten letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz recalls going to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia and the difficulty in trying to meet up with some friends there. This letter is on US Naval Academy stationery.
Date:
November 29, 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, November 29, 1903]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz recalls going to the Army-Navy game in Philadelphia and the difficulty in trying to meet up with some friends there.
Date:
November 29, 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, December 1904]
Transcription of letter from Chester Nimitz to his father in Kerrville. Nimitz laments the fact that Navy lost again to Army in football and admits he believes his class is cursed. He reports on his standing in his classes for November. He also mentions a desire to be assigned to the Asiatic Station upon graduation.
Date:
1904-12~
Creator:
Nimitz, Chester W. (Chester William), 1885-1966
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to G. M. Lusk - May 12, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. G. M. Lusk regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee Francis Lusk. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to father from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 12, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from E. H. Stoner to Mrs. William L. McKie - May 19, 1943]
Letter sent from E. H. Stoner, President and Treasurer of West Penn Lumber Company, on behalf of Mr. G. M. Lusk, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating he has received the same information from the Relief for Americans in Philippines, New York City, and has forwarded this advice to Mr. G. M. Lusk. Letter is typed on West Penn Lumber Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. William L. McKie, Sacramento, California from West Penn Lumber Co., Inc., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Handwritten note in pencil lower left: 'Lusk'. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 19, 1943
Creator:
Stoner, E. H.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter sent from Charles M. Kirkpatrick to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his son, Harlan G. Kirkpatrick, and stating they had received other messages from him. They had been informed by the Navy Department that he was a prisoner of the Japanese on May 12. He also mentions that his son had been on the U.S.S. Houston. Letter is printed on Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company stationery. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California from C. M. Kirkpatrick, Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company, New York, New York. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Kirkpatrick, Charles M.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Charles M. Kirkpatrick - May 10, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Charles M. Kirkpatrick, recorded in the letter as 'Mr. T. M. Kilpatrick', regarding prisoner of war Harlan G. Kirkpatrick, recorded in the letter as 'Harland J. Kilpatrick (?)'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast about internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 10, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postal Card from Basil B. Brooks to Cecelia McKie - May 17, 1943]
Letter sent from Basil B. Brooks, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message from his brother. Envelope addressed to Mrs. W. L. McKie, Sacramento, California. Envelope postmarked from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Reverse side of envelope has been removed by creator.
Date:
May 17, 1943
Creator:
Brooks, Basil B.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Basil B. Brooks - May 8, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Mr. Basil Brooks regarding Santo Tomas Internment Camp internee 'Walter Bernard Brooks'. Letter contains transcribed message broadcast to brother from internee on Radio Tokyo.
Date:
May 8, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole - June 5, 1943]
Copy of letter sent from Cecelia McKie to Florence R. Cole. McKie states that she has been listening to shortwave radio messages for four months and sending letters to families of P.O.W.s. McKie estimates she has already sent over 500 letters and has filled four scrapbooks. McKie also mentions family news and talks about life in California.
Date:
June 5, 1943
Creator:
McKie, Cecelia, 1903-1982
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Mary C. Ames to Cecelia McKie - May 18, 1943]
Letter sent from Mary C. Ames (Mrs. Leslie D. Ames) to Cecelia McKie thanking her for the message and stating she believes the message from her son is genuine.
Date:
May 18, 1943
Creator:
Ames, Mary C.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[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
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, July 21, 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 21, 1817
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, June 30, 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:
June 30, 1817
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, June 23, 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:
June 23, 1817
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, June 11, 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:
June 11, 1817
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, June 9, 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:
June 9, 1817
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Elizabeth Upshur Teackle to her daughter, Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle, May 19, 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:
May 19, 1817
Creator:
Teackle, Elizabeth Uphsur
System:
The Portal to Texas History