Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mary Tyler, Gloucester Place, 1835 May
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents She finds everyone attacked by "the Alabama fever" and the "Texas Malady," including "Brother John" [J.M.Galt II?]. She shares news of many friends, most of whom are identified only by initials. A.S. has returned from a five year absence from the United States during which he travelled seventy five thousand miles. Thoughts on compliments. "People would think it... strange for me to leave home." She had four "disconsolate Swines [swains]" escort her home from church.
Dates
- Creation: 1835 May
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