Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Sally Maria Galt, Richmond, 1852 May 30
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has been listening to the services in the Chapel. Mr. Wilmer was elected minister by the Vestry. The gallery has been postponed. The women say the gentlemen will not have the money "unless the gallery is to be for servants, and the gentlemen don't want a black but a white gallery." Mentions many Williamsburg friends, including Wm. Washington, Lelia Saunders, Walter Gwynne, and Lizzie Ewell.
Dates
- Creation: 1852 May 30
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