Box 2
Contains 6 Results:
J. Lee to Susan Teagle, 1830 May 27
John Page to Edwin Teagle, 1830 July 25
A letter, dated July 25, 1830, from John Page to Edwin Teagle, Portsmouth, Virginia. Page writes that he is glad to hear Edwin is well and that his “writing and style” have improved. He sends along greetings from his mother and Mr. Lee. He talks about being busy with court business and mentions that “the Chancery Court is still sitting and the Hustings Court meets tomorrow.”
Susan Teagle to Edwin Teagle, 1829 December 2
A letter, dated December 2, 1829, from Susan Teagle, Williamsburg, Virginia, addressed to her son Edwin August Teagle, Portsmouth, Virginia. Susan’s letter to Edwin contains news of many people, but she writes mainly about Edwin’s father, who she describes as “perfectly deranged in mind.” Susan wants Edwin to visit her in Williamsburg, and advises him to come by way of Hampton, not Jamestown.
Susan Teagle to Edwin Teagle, 1830 March 1
A letter, dated March 1, 1830, from Susan Teagle, Williamsburg, Virginia, addressed to her son Edwin August Teagle, Portsmouth, Virginia. Susan complains of a severe cough that she fears will turn into “consumption.” She writes that other family members are well, and she tells Edwin that his friend William Sands will be visiting Edwin on this way to New Orleans. She comments on the scarcity and price of butter.
Susan Teagle to Louisa Bellett Lee, 1830 May 29
A letter, dated May 29, 1830, from Susan Teagle to “My Dear Sister,” presumably Louisa Bellett Lee. Susan complains of an ear problem but says her cough is better. She is concerned about her “Dear little Peter and Caroline” because of the “putrid sore throat and smallpox” in Portsmouth, Virginia. She also mentions Edwin, “brother Barziza,” and James Lee, Louisa’s husband.