Alexander Galt, Sr., Norfolk, to Ann J. Galt, 1855 August 11
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents The fever is in Norfolk but is confined to the area of what was Barry's which was burned two nights ago. The disease might have stopped if it had been burned sooner. The Post Office has been moved to the Academy as a precaution. The panic is the worst ever and a fifth of the people have left. Harry Harwod, John Emmerson,Dr. Schoolfield, and Capt. Barron are all ill, but the relatives are composed and safe.
Dates
- Creation: 1855 August 11
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