John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 November 5
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Agrees with Jefferson that all men have equal rights, and therefore there should be universal suffrage, "the right of instruction in all brances of legislative bodies," the overriding will of the majority, etc. Feels that he is as qualified to vote as those men with property. Agrees with the "essential principles of the [Democratic] party... but not with their measures nor their leading men-- who are nearly all... of bad character." Feels the most important thing is not the party but the man's honesty. Is against Jackson's bank measures, and the force bill. Miss Waterman married Mr. Esling recently. Mentions the Waldies, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Page.
Dates
- Creation: 1840 November 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