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Elizabeth J. Galt to Mary Tyler, Gloucester Place, 1835 November 30

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 27
Identifier: id84458

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents She has not written for a month for she has been too ill with ague and fever, and a sore throat to even leave her room. She loves Mary because they are so different that she does not see her faults in the other. She expresses her hope in Heaven. Brother Gabe with his wife and child, and Cousin E. Lambert visited them. Teaches little Sal "more regularly now than I ever did." "Neither Dr. John or Dr. George will, I expect, be long after you in a state of single blessedness." [Note: Gabriel Galt Williamson's first wife was Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson (1815-6 December 1837). The child was their daughter Elizabeth Galt Williamson (1835- ), who was later a frequent resident of the Galt's home, and who married Randolph Harrison. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii [a]., p.2. Elizabeth Galt Lambert (1800- ), was the daughter of David and Sarah Ege Lambert, and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II.C.3.p.16. The Doctor John mentioned must be Dr. John Galt Williamson, who married Mary R. Dixon in February 1836. For date, see letter of Mary Browne to Elizabeth J. Galt, February 1, 1836.].

Dates

  • Creation: 1835 November 30

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Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 129.00 Linear Feet

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