Sally Lambert, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, [1835?] September 28
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Eliza and Caroline [Lambert] just returned from a six weeks trip, during which they saw Mr. Rogers, Mr. Dew, the Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Mr. T. Martin, and Miss Walton. She inquires about whether they have received their organ, and if they like it. She describes some mechanical toys now on exhibition, including the Chessplayer, and the Turk. She does not want Dr. Williamson to get married until he meets Miss Mary Dixon. [Note; Dr. John Williamson married Mary Dixon (1808-1881) in February 1836. Sally Lambert (1802- ) was a daughter of David and Sarah Ege Lambert and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C.4. p. 16.].
Dates
- Creation: [1835?] September 28
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