Box Series 2, Box 1
Contains 21 Results:
William C. Galt, Louisville, to Dr. Alexander D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1803 January 15
Scope and Contents He receives letters from Virginia and Maryland only infrequently, but each makes them anxious to return to Virginia. He hopes to visit Virginia in about a year. Dick's recent letter is very enthusiastic about the study of law. He discusses a debt to Graves that he would like to pay before Graves leaves in an Indiaman. Imagines Carey and Graves will dissolve their partnership. Hopes to decide about establishing a shop and building a house before spring.
Receipted account of Gabriel Galt's estate, 1803 April 25
The account, 1797-1799, is with the collector of the Revenue and City Tax.
"Jemmy of the Gen for Misses Judith and Sarah Galt", 1803 May 22
A poem. [Note: Judith and Sarah Galt were daughters of John and Judith Craig Galt. Judith ( -1828) died unmarried. See Galt Genealogy, II.F,.p. 16].
Deed of gift of six slaves from Maria Dorothea Ege, 1803 July 9
A gift of six slaves belonging to Maria Dorothea Ege to her daughter, Elizabeth Galt. Witnesses: John Courtney, Junior, Thomas Charlton, and Thomas Underwood. [Note: Maria Dorothea Scheerer Ege (1724-1803) married Jacob Ege (ca. 1713- ), of Richmond. Her daughter was Mrs. Gabriel Galt, mother of Maria Dorothea Galt who married Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.,pp.1-3, and Ege Genealogy, II.,p.1 and II. B., p. 14].
M.B.M., Spring Station, Kentucky, to Sally T. Galt, Williamsburg, 1803 July 30
Scope and Contents The writer understands Jane Russell is engaged to Mr. Porteau, but Dr. Coddie does not think so for Mr. Moody was courting her. They hope E.F. never repents her engagement to R. H. L. The writer recently moved to Spring Station where there are "at least eight or ten genteel families." James Breckinridge is moving to Richmond.
J.P. Galt, Williamsburg, to Polly Farquharson [?], 1803 August 4
Scope and Contents Williamsburg is dull, for all the students except Mr. Nelson, Murder[?], and Mason have left. Roger was the last to leave. Samuel Archer was expelled for making a talk in the Church July 4th without the consent of the Bishop and the other professors. Polly Taliaferro spent the day with them. He asks to be remembered to her aunt, cousin Betsy, Mr. Williamson, and cousin John.
Thomas Williamson, Richmond, to Miss Mary Farquharson, Williamsburg, 1803 September 23
His infant son, Frederic, died from "the hooping cough." Old Mrs. Ege is near death. [Note: Frederic was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Galt Williamson. Old Mrs. Ege was Maria Dorothea Sheerer Ege (1724-1803), who died two days after this letter was written].
Elizabeth Galt Williamson, Richmond, to Miss Polly Farquharson, 1803 December 8
Scope and Contents She discusses the loss of her son, Frederic. She wishes Polly happiness with a serious beau and advises her that love should be present in a marriage.
Account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with Robert Greenhow, 1803 December 10
The account, January 3- December 10, 1803, is for various goods, mostly cloth.
M.B.M, Spring Station, Kentucky, to Miss Sally Galt, Williamsburg, 1804 January 6
Receipted account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with Mary Charlton, 1804 March 14
The account, July 10, 1803-March 14, 1804, is for crackers, wines, and spirits.
Thomas Williamson, Richmond, to Dr. Alexander D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1804 April 27
He has deposited Dr. Galt's aunt's $500 with the Treasurer. He may need a power to attorney to vote for directors of the Bank of Virginia. He hopes Dr. Galt can come for a visit for the races start next week.
Power of Attorney whereby Mary Craig of Williamsburg appoints Thomas Williamson of Richmond, 1804 June 9
Scope and Contents Craig appoints Williamson as her attorney to purchase five shares of stock for her in the Bank of Virginia for $500. She gives Williamson the right to vote by proxy for the directors of the Bank. Copy.
Agreement signed by Benjamin Stetson, Richmond, 1804 September 24
Scope and Contents Wherby Stetson receives a bond from Robert Craig through Thomas Williamson for £700.15.0. After deducting the debt of £400 with 5% interest, he will pay the remainder to Thomas Williamson. Witnessed: George Webb.
Mary Farquharson, Williamsburg, to Miss Mary Galt, Norfolk, 1805 September 1
The loss of some of Sally Galt's teeth has improved her looks and curtailed her spitting when she talks. Judy is engaged to Mordicai Cook, as is Betsey Diggs to Billy Brown. Susan Armistead has been visiting with their aunt Travis and is in better health, both mentally and physically. Mrs. C. Tazewell is ill with the ague and fever.
Lottery slip, 1805
The lottery slip is authorized by the Virginia Assembly, for the benefit of William and Mary University. Signed by Robert Saunders and endorsed for A.D. Galt. Note on the back that if drawn before July 8, 1805, another ticket will be given.
Receipted account of Gabriel Galt's estate with the Sheriff of Henrico, 1805
Receipted account of John E. Galt with Samuel Lancaster, 1806 January 24
Bond between John M. Galt and Alexander D. Galt, and Peter Robert Deneufville, administrator of James Semple, deceased, 1806 April 29
Bond wherby the Galts' debt of £62 will be void if they pay £31. by 29 April 1807. Witness: William C. Galt.
Memorandum by David Lambert, 1806 July 19
Scope and Contents The memorandum recommends that Mr. Croughton's offer to take Mr. Craig's obligation for £160 in lieu of the debt of over £200 be accepted. Witness: John Galt. .