Sally M. Galt, New York, to Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, [circa 1854?] October 7
Scope and Contents
Their ocean voyage was quite pleasant, and she was only sick once. Mr. Tyler says she would make an excellent sailor. Mr. Tyler was pleased that "John Galt should have achieved so extensive a European reputation." The crystal palace surpassed her expectations. Saw Alexander Galt's Bacchante and a picture titled "Spring." [Note: While this letter begins "Dear Mama," the address is to Elizabeth J. Galt.]
Dates
- Creation: [circa 1854?] October 7
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