E.G.G., Philadelphia, to Elizabeth [J. Galt?], 1834 January 24
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Her mother gave one of the Philadelphia Annu for 150 people. An Ethiopian named Johnson was the caterer for a dinner of turkey, chicken, oysters, and terrapins as well as champagne and Lisbon wine. The writer did not attend for she had a slight headache. Describes the elaborately set table with the stewed oysters, terrapin, chicken salad, ice cream, jellies and sugar candy. The guests stood by the table and ate of their plates with spoons. There was no dancing.
Dates
- Creation: 1834 January 24
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