Alexander Galt, Florence, to [William R. Galt?], 1858 September 26
Scope and Contents
Discusses the Ohio land claim of the heirs of their grandfather, James Galt. Lists the heirs as the Saunders, Gabriella and Sally Galt, the Caprons, Cousin John, Alex, and themselves. Reports his progress on the Jefferson statue. Has lent Jim so much money that has none to live on. [First sheet only.] [Note: The heirs listed are those of James Galt (1741- 1800) by his two wives. The Saunders are children of Lucy Galt and John Saunders; Gabriella and Sally the surviving children of William and Mary Godwin Galt; the Caprons the children of Sarah Galt and Richard Capron; Cousin John is Dr. John Minson Galt (1785-1815); Alex. is Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt, son of Gabriel Galt; and Alexander and William R. Galt were sons of Alexander Galt (1793-1855). James Galt's nine other children left no descendents. See Galt Genealogy, I.E., pp. 4-11.]
Dates
- Creation: 1858 September 26
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