Scope and Contents From the Collection: Correspondence of the Garrett family of Williamsburg, Va., concerning family and social news, politics, and the Civil War. Earlier letters deal mainly with business and political news, as several Garrett family members, including Richard R. Garrett, Alexander C. Garrett, and Dr. Robert M. Garrett, were involved in the politics of 19th century Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Robert M. Garrett and his brothers Alexander C. Garrett and B. F. Garrett concerning the sale of "Yardley," Northampton...

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Scope and Contents Has been visiting relatives and friends; shares news of all with whom she is staying; has read "Wide Wide World" and enjoyed it; believes she and Father would enjoy it as well; is afraid Father did not receive the basket she made; feels her basket was well done for a first attempt. Bears signature from Lucy [?], to "aunt" Lauretta [?]. Informs her of the death of Colonel Lucad of Accomac from pneumonia; asks her to write when she [Lucy] gets to Washington.

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Shares a great deal of news of friends and family; asks her to tell Uncle Thom many things about the family; misses them both a great deal.

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Seeks to approximate the Presidential election and asks him to send the probable vote of his county; would also like to know how the vote would compare to last fall's vote for Governor.

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Has employed Mr. Thomas M. Ladd to survey where Mrs. Richardson lives; informs him that Mr. Ladd will be there several days, when it would be a good time for him (ACG) to visit there also.

Scope and Contents Intends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas "is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this," but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs...

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Describes the praise that his (ACG) speech has received from various members, including Segar and William Ritchie; informs him that the editor of the Whig will publish it next week; regrets that he cannot come home until after Christmas because the Internal Improvement Bills come up next Saturday; hopes that he (ACG) will be able to come up before then; asks him to tell Ma that he intended to visit her but circumstances prevented him; will bring Maria and Mary to visit...

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Had heard from Mr. M. Bishop that the suit between himself and Pumphrey had been settled in his (WHA) favor; asks him to write and give him all the details; asks if he (?) has taken the Thomas W. contract and if Whitaker has paid all the money on the contract; would like to see him the next time he comes to Richmond; misses Dr. Garrett in the practice of his family; has had several Negroes sick and has suffered from a bad cold himself.

Scope and Contents Had written to him about the appointment as Physician for the Marine Hospital of Dr. W.P. Morgan; would like to add the amendment of his appointment in the event of the removal of the present incumbent; feels that his (ACG) compliance will place him under many obligations to him; asks about the rich Irishman that died in Halifax Co. without heirs; would like to know all the information as he thinks he will be able to find his heirs in Ireland through correspondence with lawyers in Cork,...

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Has heard from Mr. Saunders that he (ACG) has been authorized to put his claim against Nelson's estate before the court; has a receipt for the bond held by Mr. Saunder from Mr. Nelson.

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Assumes Mr. Whitaker has not yet paid the bond he (WHA) left with Garrett; asks him to inform Mr. Whitaker that he is not in compliance with his promise; would like a check on Richmond Bank if he is successful in getting the money; asks for news from Philadelphia.

Scope and Contents Has not written due to wrapping up his former business as he intends to quit the practice; feels it impossible to make it to Williamsburg at any given time; has pulled their house down and intends to build another; and Maria is at the Court House visiting her uncle Bailey during this time; is willing that he and brother Robert divide the slaves between them and asks if he needs to be present during this time; encloses a letter from Francis H. Lee and asks if he will need to find out from Mr....