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Sarah Trebell Galt to Miss M. (Polly) Farquharson, Surry, 1800 February 26

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 7
Identifier: id81197

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents She hopes she will come for a visit. She has been working in the garden, especially with the old walks in the pasture, but will not be able to enjoy them long for Mr. Cashe plans to cultivate the pasture. She is grieved that the blackberry bushes will be cut. She has planted two of the wild roses in the garden, and some sweetbriar over the rock spring. Her grandmother continues to be ill, but they hope the warm weather will help her recover. Polly Galt leaves for Norfolk and then plans to visit the recipient. Cousin Johnny is doing well, but has not yet moved his shop across the creek. Mr. Floyd is to marry Miss Fountain, but they are not pleased with the idea. She sends some pickled oysters and oranges. [Note: Sarah Trebell Galt (1782-1844) was a daughter of John and Judith Craig Galt. She married Judge William Browne (1787-1855) and moved to Louisville, Kentucky. See Galt Genealogy, II. C, pl 14.].

Dates

  • Creation: 1800 February 26

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 129.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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