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David Caldwell, Forest Hill, Amherst County, to William R. Galt, 1850 November 1

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 8, Folder: 86
Identifier: id102459

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Laments the prevalance of the "break bone fever" and scarlet fever in Norfolk. Feels Galt should leave the politics of the family to his wife, who Caldwell describes as a "good Whig." Has no suggestions on where Galt can get servants. Gives his philosophy of child-raising.

Dates

  • Creation: 1850 November 1

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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Extent

From the Collection: 129.00 Linear Feet

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository

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