Cary (Caroline Lambert Harrison), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 February 12
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Many parties were given in her honor. Inquires about Bob Tyler and his wife, and wonders if the report about the separation of his brother [John] is true. News of the family. Mentions Miss Tompkins, Dr. Empie, and Mrs. Semple. [Note: Caroline Lambert married William Mortimer Harrison November 10, 1840. Robert Tyler married Priscilla Cooper in 1839, while John Tyler married Mattie Rochelle in 1838. The latter marriage was very unhappy and, while the report of a separation may not have been true in 1840, by 1844 they were spending little time together.]
Dates
- Creation: 1841 February 12
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