Elizabeth Galt to William Trebell Galt, Williamsburg, 1809 April 30
Scope and Contents
She consoles with him on his recent loss. She and Polly want to come to Williamsburg to live, but do not want to live too near the Lunatic Hospital because the cries of the mad people will increase their melancholy. Polly Farquharson is better. She hopes Galt can help them find a small house. [Note: William Trebell Galt (1796-1826), son of James and Mary Inglish Galt, was Mayor of Williamsburg and Manager of the Lunatic Hospital from 1800 until 1826. The loss mentioned was probably of his first wife, for his second wife had their first child in 1811. See Galt Genealogy, I. E. 1., p. 5).
Dates
- Creation: 1809 April 30
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