Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, Pattonsburg, 1851 February 6
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Fra[n?]k Galt, the son of William's cousin John, wants to go to Buchanan until entering either West Point or William and Mary. William's uncle Dick arrived on his way from Cardenas to Richmond. His wife is in Williamsburg. News of various neighbors and relatives, many of which have been ill with scarlet fever. Must go to New York as one of Patrick's executors, and will get to see Zander's bust at the Art Union. [Note: Frank is probably Francis Land Galt (1833-1915) eldest child of Dr. John Minson and Anne White Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7. a., p. 7]
Dates
- Creation: 1851 February 6
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