Box Series 2, Box 1
Contains 24 Results:
William Preston, Smithfield, to Alexander Craig, 1775 April 12
Scope and Contents He sends the plats for the land of McKenzie and Polson and asks Craig to deliver plats for Mr. Charleton, Mr. Southall, Col. Byrd and Capt. Collins. He requests that Craig receive any fees due to him since he is at so great a distance. If he can receive Mr. Walter Stewart's warrant, he will draw up the plat. Mr. Alexander Baine will receive any fees owed him, but will be leaving town.
Mr. Hogg. Augusta, to Alexander Craig, 1775 April 20
Scope and Contents He sends a copy of the general deed to John Polson's land and discusses matters relating to the patent.
William Fleming, Richmond, to Dr. John Minson Galt, 1780 December 16
The letter discusses escheatable land belonging to John Polson in Kentucky.
Robert Morris, Office of Finance, to The Honourable Edmund Randolph, 1782 March 9
He wishes him to select a reliable person to be receiver of the Continental taxes in Virginia. Morris has already received recommendations for the position. The salary is one eighth per cent of the money passing through his hands. [Note: This letter and the three following letters are copies made by J. Brown and transcribed together on two sheets of paper.]
Robert Morris, Office of Finance, to George Webb, 1782 July 2
He expresses delight that funds for Virginia's quota have been appropriated, but regrets that there is so much delay. "The smallest delay in the application of means often defeats the end for which those means where instituted." Copy of the letter by J. Brown.
Robert Morris, Office of Finance, to George Webb, Receiver for Virginia, 1782 September 12
The letter includes some enclosures for Webb to read and hopes he will inculcate "at proper opportunities those principles of national integrity which are essential to our safety." Copy of letter by J. Brown.
George Webb[?], Richmond, to Robert Morris, 1782 September 13
He notifies Morris that the majority of Virginia's taxes wil be paid in tobacco with some being paid in flour, hemp, and deerskins. He hopes the Continental government will accept part of Virginia's quota in commodities for if people were forced to sell in order to gain specie, the market would be serioulsy affected. He plans to have one thousand to fifteen hundred pounds of tobacco in the Treasury within three weeks. Copy of letter by J. Brown.
A. Hansford, Smithfield, to Miss Molly [Mary] Craig, Williamsburg, 1782 September 14
Scope and Contents She sends an affectionate letter lauding their friendship. She visited in Williamsburg while the French army was there and was quite impressed by the politeness of the French. Several relatives, including a young girl and a 16 year old boy, have died recently. [Note: Mary Craig (1753- ) was a daughter of Alexander and Mary Maupin Craig, and a sister of Judith Craig Galt (1749-1788) who married John M. Galt I. See Galt Genealogy, II, p. 12]
Dr. John Minson Galt to Gary Wilkinson of James City County, 1783 January 1
Galt's note for £120.0.0 due Wilkinson. If Galt would pay sixty pounds, the obligation is void. Witnesses: Frederick Bryan and Marvin Hallam. On verso, accounts (1788-1821) show payment of the debt. The final payment, July 13, 1821, was from Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt to Robert Butler, executor of John Bracken.
Accounts of Gabriel Galt with David Lambert, 1778-1784
These accounts were apparently compiled after Galt's death and presented to his estate. [Note: Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) was a son of William Galt (1725- ) and a grandson of Samuel Galt (ca. 1700-1760). He settled in Richmond and married Elizabeth Ege (1748-1822). Their daughter Mary Dorothea Galt (1786-1858) married Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt (1771-1840), a cousin. See Galt genealogy, I.A.1, p.1].
Messrs. Boyd and White to the Estate of Gabriel Galt, 1786 December
£13.3.1. to Mr. Goodrick's account.
Account of Gabriel Galt's estate with Josiah Parker, 1786
Account of Gabriel Galt's Estate, 1781-1787
Scope and Contents Account (March 27, 1781-January 12, 1787) of Gabriel Galt's estate with Thomas Prosser
Account of William Trebell with Joseph Wade, 1787 May
The account is for £13.5.0 for joiner's tools and shafts for a riding chair. On the reverse is a memorandum, October 24, 1810, of Wm. T. Galt that when he received the chest of tools from his uncle, Wm. Trebell, Trebell mentioned the cost of them.
Mr. Bryan, Richmond, to Mr. G. Richardson, 1787 October 31
"Please to pay Mr. Gabriel Galt on order the sum of thirty three shillings being the balance due your Humble servt. Bryan."
Account of Gabriel Galt with Jonathan Parke, 1788 May 2
Memorandum on the deaths of Alexander Craig and Judith Galt, circa 1788
Memorandum on the deaths of Alexander Craig (January 12, 1776, age 57) and Judith Galt (December 31, 1788, age 39)
Memorandum of Southall, Hay, and Company vs. Lambert and Ege, Henrico County Court, 1789 March
David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, confess to debt owed by Galt to plaintiffs of £65.10.0 with interest. The extract is signed by Adam Craig, Clerk. The debt was paid September 19, 1811.
Judgment in Price v. Galt administrators, Henrico County Court, 1789 August 3
John Price brings action against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for debt owed by Galt for £31.1.5 plus interest. J.B. Whitlocke, C.H.C. Endorsed copy.
Memorandum of Mr. Cogbill's bond, 1789 August 21
The memo details his charges for $83.32, for the writer's share of drugs and a shop.
Judgment for John Price, Henrico County Court, 1789 August
The judgement is in action against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators for Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £31.15. Signed by Adam Craig, clerk.
John Frazer, Richmond, to unknown recipient, 1789 December 21
Scope and Contents The letter requests recipient to pay £8. to David Lambert, one of Gabriel Galt's administrators.
Alexander Moors, Richmond, to John Griffin, 1790 November 8
Scope and Contents Moors requests that Griffin pay David Lambert £9.5.0 owed Moors by Griffin. Endorsed.