Correspondence, 1885 August - December, undated
Scope and Contents
Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: J. D. Shepperson, cousin Annie Read, Victor Murguiondo, William Wilson Galt, W. W. Glasgow, Charles Deane, Mary B. Grigsby Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and others. Includes invitations to the "jois de Vie", copy of letter from Carrington to his Mother while he was visiting White Sulphur Springs, responses from lady friends, letters of introductions, letters concerning ladies (one letter from H.H. Booker telling Carrington that a certain young lady was "at church" today), letters about genealogy, letters from neighbors about farming matters, letter fom J. D. Shepperson about helping with a negro club, and letter from William W. Glasgow about the changes in Virginia and "the race of true Virginians." William Wilson Galt writes about his family's move into a new home and business/land dealings that concern the Grigsby Family. John Whitehead writes about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate. Mary B.Grisby Galt tells of her growing family and activities. Mrs. Galt is staying with friends.
Dates
- Creation: 1885 August - December, undated
Creator
- From the Collection: Galt, William Richard, 1818-1892 (Person)
- From the Collection: Grigsby, Hugh Blair, 1806-1881 (Person)
Language of Materials
English Spanish;Castilian
Conditions Governing Access:
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Extent
From the Collection: 16.75 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository