Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 March 22
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Thought of writing Sunday and "debated a long time with conscience, whether it would be a profanation of that holy day... Conscience replied, that it was a thing, which could with much more propriety be postponed..." Thanks Sally for the history books. News of family. Heard a Sunday night sermon by a Presbyterian minister against "theatrical amusements." Strongly urges Elizabeth to go to the Springs for her health, "and don't plead funds for an excuse. Miss McCandlish will be married soon.
Dates
- Creation: 1838 March 22
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