John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Alexander D. Galt, Jr., Williamsburg, 1839 November 10
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes the stock of the bookstores, and the many Newfoundland dogs he has seen. Finds the professors at "the Jefferson" better lecturers than those at "the Old School." Summarizes a lecture on the hospit and surgeons of London. "Took the ticket" of the Pennsylvania Hospital instead of that of the Blockley since the former is closer and has more operations. Lists some of the books he bought. Hopes Alexander has "got to college" but doubts it. Mentions "Fat Tailor" and his brother "Lean Tailor," both formerly students at William and Mary. Describes the Misses Waterman.
Dates
- Creation: 1839 November 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