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Box Series 2, Box 1

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Receipt of J. Morison, 1794 May 10

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80604
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents A receipt of J. Morison for £46.6.0 received from A.D. Galt for a year's board and lodging.

Dates: 1794 May 10

William Lambert, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Elizabeth Galt [Mrs. Gabriel Galt], 1794 May 11

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80605
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents He has seen a letter written by her to her son in which she mentions Lambert in terms of esteem. He is most appreciative of her compliments and wishes that she would write to him.

Dates: 1794 May 11

Samuel Galt to Alexander D. Galt, 1794 June 2

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80607
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Scope and Contents His father is well and just finished a visit with him on the Eastern Shore. Mrs. Gray is in good health and likely to marry old Mr. R. Nicolson. Their cousin, Sam [Dr. Samuel Galt (1763-1796)?] has taken to drink owing to business difficulties. The country is apprehensive of a war with Great Britain and the sea port towns have been taking defensive measures.

Dates: 1794 June 2

William Galt, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Elizabeth Galt (Mrs. Gabriel Galt), Richmond, 1794 June 22

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80608
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He writes that his health is good and that he has "sown all my wild oats to reap the benefit of enjoying it for a length of time." He looks forward to seeing Mr. Gunn and Mr. Taylor. No particular news to relate.

Dates: 1794 June 22

Samuel Galt, Williamsburg, to Alexander D. Galt, London, 1794 June 25

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80610
Scope and Contents Scope and Contents He expresses regret that he has not heard from him, but knows how busy he is. People are greatly disturbed by the "critical situation of American Commerce occasioned by the unprecedented depredation of British Agents and Subjects." Forty American ships were confiscated when the British captured Gaudaloup. He is concerned about the Americans who have fallen into slavery under the Barbary pirates. The British have stirred up the Indians and fortified as their own territory....
Dates: 1794 June 25

Lucretia Craig to Alexander D. Galt, 7 Maze Pond, London, 1794 July 6

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80611
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents The health of the family is good with the exception of his grandmother, who has sprained her arm. His brother Billy will not write because Alex has not answered any of his letters. His old friend Mr. Gray died.

Dates: 1794 July 6

William Galt , Philadelphia, to Mrs. Elizabeth Galt [Mrs. Gabriel Galt], Richmond, 1794 September 4

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80613
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Scope and Contents His friend, William Lambert, is departing for Richmond and will bring this letter. He will miss Lambert as he has cultivated few friends. Another close friend, Charles Carter, son of Col. Carter, is going with Lambert as far as Fredericksburg.

Dates: 1794 September 4

William C. Galt to Alexander D. Galt, 1794 September 27

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80614
Scope and Contents Scope and Contents He expresses regret that his brother has not seen fit to write to him. Their father does not know when Dr. Tazewell will sail. Dr. Greenhow is probably in London by now. Cousin Samuel Galt from the Eastern Shore has been visiting with Uncle Galt. Cousin Samuel Galt of Williamsburg has gone as secretary for Gov. Lee against the insurgents at Fort Pitt. There is a great deal of discontent that could lead to a civil war especially in the back country of Pennsylvania. Men have...
Dates: 1794 September 27

Account of Mr. Galt with S. Winter, 1794 September 27

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80616
Scope and Contents

The account, dated March 24-September 27, 1794, of Mr. Galt with S. Winter for various clothes.

Dates: 1794 September 27

Receipted account of "Mr. Goff" with William Jagg, 1794 September 27

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80617
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The receipted account, dated July 12-September 27, 1794) of "Mr. Goff" with William Jagg for repairing various clothes.

Dates: 1794 September 27

Receipt of S. Winter from Mr. Galt, 1794 October 4

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80618
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents The receipt of S. Winter is for £11.0.6, received from Mr. Galt.

Dates: 1794 October 4

T. Pole's Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Midwifery Advertisement, 1794 December 17

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80619
Scope and Contents

A summary of the contents and the costs involved is included. Printed Document. Three copies.

Dates: 1794 December 17

Card for Mr. Babinton's Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Chemistry, circa 1792-1794

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80620
Scope and Contents

The card admits Mr. Alexander D. Gault to Mr. Babinton's Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Chemistry, at Guy's Hospital.

Dates: circa 1792-1794

Card for William Saunders M.D.'s Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Medicine, circa 1792-1794

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80749
Scope and Contents

The card admits Mr. Alex. D. Gault to William Saunders M.D.'s Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Medicine, at Guy's Hospital.

Dates: circa 1792-1794

Card for the Clinical Lectures at Guy's Hospital, circa 1792-1794

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 5
Identifier: id80750
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The card admits Mr. Alex. D. Gault to Clinical Lectures at Guy's Hospital by William Saunders, M.D., James Hervey, M.D., and John Relph, M.D.

Dates: circa 1792-1794

John M. Galt and William T. Galt to Jane Hunt, administratrix of Charles Hunt, deceased, 1795 February 24

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80752
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Bond for debt of £12.12.2 owed Hunt. If £6.6.5 is paid by February 17, the obligation is void. Witness: Augustine M. Smith. On reverse is assignation of bond to William Shermer by Jane Hunt.

Dates: 1795 February 24

Account of Alexander D. Galt with John Smith, 1795 July 27

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80753
Scope and Contents

Account of Alexander D. Galt with John Smith. No. 2 Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, Surry, for board and lodging.

Dates: 1795 July 27

Mr. Baker, Salisbury Square, to Mr. Galt, 1795 September 13

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80754
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He is at Mr. Pears, No. 163 Borough high street. Mr. Baker will see Mr. Galt the next morning before 10. Mr. Barraud asked that Mr. Galt be told that Mr. Pollard and Mr. Gilchrist from Birginia are at the London Coffee House.

Dates: 1795 September 13

Mr. Taliaferro, Gloucester, to Dr. [John Minson?] Galt, 1795 September 28

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80755
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents He has more practice than he can handle and tries to avoid cases of midwifery. He needs a saddle. He will call on Dr. Galt if he needs advice.

Dates: 1795 September 28

M. Pearsons Memorandum, 1795 October 17

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80756
Scope and Contents

The memorandums, taken from M. Pearsons Memorandum by George Jackson Sergt. of Williamsburg and admr. of Pearsons Estate, concern the settlement of the estate and the raising of Edmund.

Dates: 1795 October 17

Account of Cash, 1795 October

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80757
Scope and Contents

An account of cash received, July 30, 1792-October 1795) from various people.

Dates: 1795 October

William Galt, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Elizabeth Galt (Mrs. Gabriel Galt), Richmond, 1796 February 21

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80758
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Scope and Contents He cannot imagine why Mrs. Richards said what she did. He has been unwell, but now recovered. He requests that [William] Lambert attend to some business for him. Alexander Galt is in Philadelphia but leaves Tuesday. Mrs. Wood leaves the same day on Capt. McNarin's ship.

Dates: 1796 February 21

Receipted account of Alexander D. Galt with Leroy Anderson, 1796 May 3

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80759
Scope and Contents

The receipted account of Alexander D. Galt with Leroy Anderson is for linen, a comb, soap, and other goods.

Dates: 1796 May 3

M.F., New York, to William Galt, Philadelphia, 1796 August 30

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80760
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Arrived in New York by ship after not succumbing to sea sickness as many of the other passengers did.

Dates: 1796 August 30

Account of taxes owed by Mrs. Elizabeth Galt (Mrs. Gabriel Galt), 1796

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 1, Folder: 6
Identifier: id80761
Scope and Contents

The taxes, dated from 1789-1796, include city tax, revenue tax, and ordinary licence. On reverse is a statement of payments on the £42.1.0 due.

Dates: 1796