Elizabeth J. Galt to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, circa 1841 February 8
Scope and Contents
Sally has gone with Mr. Cocke to hear Mr. Overton speak at the Chapel. Mrs. Botts, sister of Archie and Beverley Blair, and aunt of Peggy Blair, just died. Mr. Waggaman say Mr. Tyler will give him an office, but when asked if he [Tyler?] could get ones for Robert and John [Tyler?], he [Tyler?] replied "An office under Government is the graven of Talent" and Waggaman replied with "Thank you for wishing to bury mine."
Dates
- Creation: circa 1841 February 8
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