Correspondence, 1886
Scope and Contents
Family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mrs. L. Carrington, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, John Whitehead, and others. Mrs. L. Carrington asks for a loan in a flowery letter. William Wilson Galt relates financial information and family affairs . Letter from a Mrs. Crampton (?) who wants her son to receive some education and asks Carrington to ask Mr. Galt about Navy prospects, reply from William Galt about the Navy and about a lady "prospectz' for Carrington. Mrs. Grigsby's eyes are not doing well. She appears to be living with the Galt Family. Miss Maria Davison about genealogy of the Ross Family. W. S. Morton complains about two loose colts.
Dates
- Creation: 1886
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