William C. Galt, Louisville, to Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1828 October 5
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents He is distressed to hear the news of their sister's [Judith's?] death. Their sister, Sarah Trebell Brown is threatened with permanent deafness. Some cousins visited them and it was pleasant to see people from the "old Dominion" again. From the way they talked, their politics would lead them to make a pilgrimage to the Hermitage [Andrew Jackson's home]. His son, Norborne, is leaving his wife and child and heading back to Philadelphia where he hopes to graduate.
Dates
- Creation: 1828 October 5
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