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