Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to "My dear Cousin," [Richmond?], 1861 October 31
Scope and Contents
Requests 4 yds. of carpeting, a candle mould, and $1 worth of potash. Candles and soap are hard to get so she is going to make her own. The churches are all being used as hospital, so the Methodist, Baptist, and Episcopalian ministers are preaching in the chapel at the Asylum. There are 750 sick soldiers in town. Lettie Tyler Semple is living in the College hospital and has charge of all the churches. Describes the Zouave and Louisiana Regiments' ball at their camp and another at "Col. Munford's (Tazewell Hall)." Mrs. Millington from Tennessee has been visiting them. All their property in Philadelphia was confiscated. Seventeen sick soldiers, including 4 with typhoid, have been staying with them.
Dates
- Creation: 1861 October 31
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