Voices of the Eastern Shore

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The Voices of the Eastern Shore project is digitizing, transcribing, and annotating letters, manuscripts, ledgers and other archival materials related to the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia prior to 1900. The initial phase of the project focuses on the family of Littleton D. Teackle and Elizabeth Uphsur Teackle of Princess Anne, Maryland, and their extensive network of family, friends, and political and business connections. The original materials are located at the University of Virginia’s Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library and the Somerset County Historical Society. To accomplish our goals, we rely on volunteer transcribers and we hope you discover how fun and simple it is to help. In 2024, our official website will launch as a digital edition hosting these materials, more information to follow as that develops. The project gratefully acknowledges support from the Maryland Historical Trust and the Somerset County Historical Trust. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Dreanna Belden at dreanna.belden@unt.edu

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[Account ledger of John Teackle, 1808-1820]

This is a ledger of accounts for merchant John Teackle of Kegotank, dating from 1808-1820. Debtors included family members, business associates and other mercantile houses. He also loaned money to emancipated African Americans such as Isaac Crippen, George Planter, William Planter, Asariah...

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[Account ledger of Zadock Long, 1837]

Accounts ledger of Zadock Long, who also owned the Washington Inn & Tavern in Princess Anne, Maryland. The accounts include names such as Littleton Dennis Teackle, Samuel K. Handy, Samuel Ker, Littleton Long, Matthias Miles, McClure & Co., Levin Miller, James Polk, Elizabeth Pollitt, John W....

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[Clippings of teacher advertisements, 1878-1879]

A collection of newspaper clippings of teacher advertisements, listing teacher experiences and desired positions.

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[Commonplace Book of Elizabeth A. U. Teackle Quinby]

Journal or Commonplace Book of Elizabeth Ann Upshur Teackle Quinby, dating from 1826-1872. It includes the personal writings and poetry of Elizabeth. There are writings of her son, Upshur B. Quinby, found throughout. The end of the journal focuses on genealogical information about the Teackle...

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[Commonplace Book of Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, 1808-1862]

Journal or Commonplace Book of Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, dating from 1809-1862. It includes letters, poetry, and personal writings of Elizabeth up until 1831. There are writings of her grandson, Upshur B. Quinby, found throughout. There are also loose inserts of letters and other papers.

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[Extract from Codicils of the late Andrew D. Campbell Esquire of Ashcraig, July 28, 1852]

Codicils to Andrew D. Campbell's will. He leaves 50 pounds to Elizabeth Quinby, the daughter of his friend Elizabeth Upshur Teackle. If Elizabeth Quinby dies before his death, the money goes to her son, Upshur B. Quinby. He then goes on to talk about when Littleton Dennis Teackle died, John...

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[Letter discussing the signet ring of Mary Queen of Scots, 1873]

Letter discussing the signet ring of Mary Queen of Scots. Letter states that Romeo includes an impression of the signet ring of Mary Queen of Scots, with a wax seal below.

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[Letter from Aaron B. Quinby to Henry Clay, October 30, 1844]

Letter from Aaron B. Quinby to Henry Clay, former U.S. Secretary of State, discussing voting laws and upcoming elections.

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[Letter from Aaron B. Quinby to his brother, January 9, 1842]

Letter from Aaron Balderston Quinby to his brother, discussing steam engines.

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[Letter from Aaron B. Quinby to his brother, Jesse B. Quinby, December 6, 1843]

Letter from Aaron B. Quinby to his brother, Jesse B. Quinby, discussing his wife and son's health. He also updates Jesse on a letter he received from their brother, Ezra Sewell Quinby.

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