Judy Browne, Louisville, to Mrs. Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 June 24
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Very glad Uncle [Dr. A.D. Galt]'s health is better. There were fifteen or sixteen ministers at the Convention, but not all were from Kentucky. Mr. Bower may settle in Louisville since "Aunt Mary is tired of living away from her relations." Mary Ann Randolph lives in Philadelphia with the Bowers and goes to school with their only daughter, Virginia. Sends love to many friends and relatives. John Browne enjoys living in the country, makes bad bargains for horses, and falls in love with ever pretty girl he sees. Mother is better but quite deaf from a cold. Mary teaches Judy, and they are reading French together daily. Harriet Beall has returned from Florida but is quite ill. The new organ arrived. Mentions Mrs. Faulcon, Cousin Lucy Saunders, Dr. Selden of Norfolk, Miss Charlotte Dixon, Aunts Betsy and Sally, and Mrs. Bower. [Note: Harriet Beall was the sister of Matilda Beall Galt, the wife of William Craig Galt.]
Dates
- Creation: 1836 June 24
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