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William C. Galt, Louisville, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1852 August 2

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 9, Folder: 93
Identifier: id105315

Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Was glad to hear of John, though regrets that he did not attend the Exhibition at the College on July 3. John's brother William wants to visit Williamsburg, but studies and a family will prevent it. Thanks Elizabeth for several gifts. Encloses pictures of himself and Williams, and locks of hair from his two great grand-daughters (Sally and Elizabeth). Former President Tyler used to think the writer looked like his brother [Dr. A.D. Galt], but removal of a tumor on the lip has changed that. News of his grand-children and of Cousin Henry's return from Mexico. [Note: William Craig Galt's only son, Dr. Norborne Alexander Galt, died in 1844 leaving six children. William is Dr. William Henry Galt (1827-1893) who married Elizabeth Thruston Pope and, by 1852, had daughters Sally and Elizabeth. John is John Thompson Gray Galt (1830-1892). See Galt Genealogy, II.A., pp.12-14.]

Dates

  • Creation: 1852 August 2

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English

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Extent

From the Collection: 129.00 Linear Feet

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