[Elizabeth Galt?], Williamsburg, to Mrs. Robert Saunders, Taylorsville, 1841 August 7
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Imagines Mr. Saunders is in Washington, where he should "have an interesting visit at this critical juncture in the Session of Congress. The word veto seems to echo from Portland to N. Orleans..." Papers say Robert Tyler said his father would veto the bank bill. Praises their minister, Mr. Hodges. Mrs. Lee died of a rapid consumption. Mentions Barbara Page, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Bright, Mr. Browne and Susan, Dr. Cole, and the Newtons.
Dates
- Creation: 1841 August 7
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