M.B.M, Spring Station, Kentucky, to Miss Sally Galt, Williamsburg, 1804 January 6
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents She jokingly rebuffs Sally's enquiries as to whether the writer is engaged and invited her to come to Kentucky with her brother Richard for a visit. She understands Mrs. [John Hartwell?] Cocke is expecting a baby, and she knows the doctor [Philip Barraud] will be pleased to be a grandfather. Jane Russell may be married by now. She is glad to hear that Martha Terrell has arrived safely in Williamsburg from Kentucky. Sorry to hear that the Bishop has prohibited the students from having balls. She still enjoys balls but finds the ones in Kentucky "very disagreeable." Hutchings Travis now in Louisville.
Dates
- Creation: 1804 January 6
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