Anne Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 February 27
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents She sends cream candy for Alexander and "some choice little articles for your Tatler." Letter to "Mrs. Tatler" describes the overflow of guests "Nancy the Friendful, Spinster of Norfolk" has had to find beds for in the last year. Wants some method to cut down on number of visitors. Extract from the [illegible]. Various cases brought before the "court of Fashion." Writes family news, including that Gabriel Williamson's family is well and expect to move into the house tomorrow, and that "brother Major" was in Louisville to purchase a steam engine for he had a job in a mill in Manchester. Wants to come to the Citizens Ball but fears cannot. Enclosure: Joking note from Elizabeth's nieces [?]. [Note: Anne Williamson was the daughter of Thomas Williamson by his second marriage with Anne Walke. Brother Major might be William Price Williamson who was an engineer. See Williamson Genealogy, IV. A-H, pp. 1-3.].
Dates
- Creation: 1837 February 27
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