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Sarah Trebell Galt Browne, Louisville, to Mrs. Mary (Polly) D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1835 February 19

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 25
Identifier: id83597

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents She discusses health and activities of family and friends and requests news of Williamsburgers. She has experienced cold weather with temperatures of 32º below zero recently. She hopes they, and their children, can meet each other again. In postscript to John [Minson Galt II?] she warns him against waiting too long and becoming an "old Bachelor". She mentions Mrs. Vest, Mrs. Saunders, Mary Anna Mingay, Mary Tyler, G. Semple, Leroy A., Mrs. L. Waller, Aunt Nancy, Aunt Sarah, and Mr. Empie. Postscript from Mary F. G. Browne. [Note: John Minson Galt died unmarried, but his cousin John Galt Williamson married in 1836.].

Dates

  • Creation: 1835 February 19

Creator

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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