John G. Williamson, Cedar Grove, James City County, to Alexander D. Galt, Jr., Williamsburg, 1838 September 4
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Went to see "one of the most antique buildings in this country... called [from] time immemorial the 'stone house,' it stands upon the banks of Ware Creek, in a thick forest of old oaks... The legend amongst the neighbors is that it is one of 'Bluebeard's' (as they call Blackbeard) buildings for the purpose of secreting his money... I examined it very closely and am persuaded that... it was... intended for a place of defence..." Describes the building as of a coarse reddish rock quarried there. Has heard it is in a recent American novel, perhaps the Cavaliers of Virginia. Hopes the sixteen year old son of a neighbor can be placed to learn a trade, perhaps with Mr. John Hames. Mentions Uncle Dabney, and Thomas Warren.
Dates
- Creation: 1838 September 4
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