Letitia Tyler Semple, Annapolis, to Sally M. Galt, [1854?] February 27
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents Has been so ill that could write only to Alice Tyler Denison and Tazewell Tyler. Describes the festivities in Annapolis. Describes Julia and another niece of Bishop Johns. Is very pleased that Sally's mother had her picture taken. Alice is very contented, as she should be, for Mr. Denison's congregation is very kind. Heard that the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for [Alexander] Galt's statue of Jefferson. Just heard of Alexina Galt's death. Mentions little Mary, and Willy, who is with John at P.Ed.C. House. [Note: The children mentioned at the end of this letter may be the children of William and Elizabeth Tyler Waller. Elizabeth died in 1850, leaving four children. Tazewell is Letitia's youngest full brother (1830-1874).]
Dates
- Creation: [1854?] February 27
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