P. Pope, Williamsburg, to Mary, 1859 June 16
Scope and Contents
The writer's health is enough restored that she has been able to go out and shop at Mrs. Hofener's. Mentions a well near Mrs. Hofener's door. The water at the Asylum is not cool, and the food is plain, always bacon, beef, or lamb. Occasionally they have fish, though not as often as she would have . "They don't place any dishes or plates containing food ever at breakfast dinner or supper; But every allowance is placed on his own plate at each me.." Mrs. Christian always gives her more than enough. Mrs. Christian says they do not give them vegetables, hashes, stews, and soups because so many patients are subjected to diarrhea. Mentions Mrs. Grubbs, Miss Carrot, and Mrs. Raglin, all patients.
Dates
- Creation: 1859 June 16
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