William Lambert, Richmond, to Alexander D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 May 10
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Six thousand acres of land were granted by Resolution of the House of Delegates, 2 September 1784. Thinks Judge Browne believed John Minson Galt "was defrauded out of it by some person in Kentucky..." Additional land may be recovered by proving over six years of service. Dr. Patrick Galt would be entitled to nearly two thousand more acres. Wants any old letters or papers showing the beginning of J. M. Galt's service.
Dates
- Creation: 1838 May 10
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