Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to Zander (Alexander Galt Jr.), [1840?] September 5
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Describes the treatment Mrs. Galt is receiving for the fever. Fifty people die daily. Jim just left in time. Suggest treatment if he gets sick. Asks Zander to tell his Uncle Dick [Galt] that Mr. A. Galt gave the money to his wife, and learned that both the children are better. News of the deaths of various doctors and other friends. [Note: Alexander Galt's first wife, Mary Jeffery Galt, died in December 1840, after never recovering from the effects fo the fever. Seemingly Alexander Jr., and his brother Jim were staying with their cousin, Gabriella Galt, in Williamsburg.]
Dates
- Creation: [1840?] September 5
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