Sally Lambert, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, [1836?] May 25

Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 28

Identifier: id84575

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Letter, Sally Lambert, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg

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Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents She informs her of the birth yesterday of a new daughter, to be named Sally, to General and Mrs. Lambert. Describes her sister Eliza's visit to see Afong Moy, "The Chinese Lady," who was the first known female Chinese immigrant to the U.S. and was part of a touring exhibition, and comments on the practice of foot-binding. Discusses her reading. They are going to see a balloon ascension on Thursday. [Note: A note to Mary D. Galt requests her to spare Elizabeth to them a few weeks, as they are very anxious to see her.].

Dates

Creation: [1836?] May 25

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

From the Collection:

English

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