William C. Galt to Alexander D. Galt, 1794 September 27
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents He expresses regret that his brother has not seen fit to write to him. Their father does not know when Dr. Tazewell will sail. Dr. Greenhow is probably in London by now. Cousin Samuel Galt from the Eastern Shore has been visiting with Uncle Galt. Cousin Samuel Galt of Williamsburg has gone as secretary for Gov. Lee against the insurgents at Fort Pitt. There is a great deal of discontent that could lead to a civil war especially in the back country of Pennsylvania. Men have been drafted into the service and a Volunteer Company has been formed in Williamsburg. He desires advice as to whether he should join or not. An insurrection in Surry County has been quelled. Torys in abundance. "I fear we shall be obliged to erect a guillotine before the expiration of a few years as they [the Torys] are growing more overbearing every day with erecting their Liberty Poles as they call them and bidding defiance to the Laws of the Land and of Humanity."
Dates
- Creation: 1794 September 27
Creator
- From the Collection: Galt family (Family)
- From the Collection: Galt, Alexander D. II, 1827-1863 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, Elizabeth Judith, 1816-1854 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, John Minson, 1744-1808 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, John Minson, 1819-1862 (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, Rogers Harrison (Person)
- From the Collection: Galt, William Richard, 1818-1892 (Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 129.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository