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Scope and Contents Bond between John M. Galt, A.D. Galt, and John Bracken, administrator of Philip Moody, deceased, for £45. If the Galts should pay £22.10.0 by January 8, 1809, the obligation will be void.

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Scope and Contents They had a dull Christmas and she did not have a chance to get tipsy once. Hears that Portsmouth has been quite gay since G. Blow brought his wife down and Miss Tyler is greatly admired. She has been on a trip to Surry with Mrs. Cabell and rode in Mr. St. Claire's gun boat. Has been told that Miss Owinson's "Novice of St. Dominick" is a beautiful novel.

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Scope and Contents Agreement between [Gilly Gill?], J.M. Galt, and Henley Taylor, executor of John Browne, deceased. Whereby they hire for £5.10.6 a girl, Polley, until December 25, 1808, agreeing to return her with sufficient clothing. Witnesses: John Moody and Mildred Allen.

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Scope and Contents Whereby Robinson hires for $40 a mulatto man, Daniel, until December 31, 1808, agreeing to funish him with necessary clothing and provisions. Witness: William Jackson; signed by J. M. Galt.

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The account, August 1- December 3, 1808, owed by Thomas Williamson for hardware and other goods amounting to $30.20.

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Scope and Contents He was sorry to miss meeting Dr. Galt in Williamsburg. He has removed John from his former teacher and wishes to put him under Mr. Brackin where he can learn Latin grammar.

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The majority of the extracts concern the death of Dr. John M. Galt.

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He discusses the bond Robert Craig has with Thomas Williamson and the obligation Galt has with Croughton. He expects Galt to honour it.

Scope and Contents She consoles with him on his recent loss. She and Polly want to come to Williamsburg to live, but do not want to live too near the Lunatic Hospital because the cries of the mad people will increase their melancholy. Polly Farquharson is better. She hopes Galt can help them find a small house. [Note: William Trebell Galt (1796-1826), son of James and Mary Inglish Galt, was Mayor of Williamsburg and Manager of the Lunatic Hospital from 1800 until 1826. The loss mentioned was probably of his...

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Mr. Prentis of Suffolk has notified him to give Galt the date and amount of a bond between him and his father to John Goodrich, executor of Solomon Wilson. The bond was dated April 20, 1806 and was $840.

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He asks Galt's advice about an ingrown toe-nail on his wife's foot. He is worried about the money he owes Galt and wonders whether Galt will be interested in purchasing pork from him this winter.

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Scope and Contents He writes that they have settled at the Cottage and are adjusting to chickens and bacon. He misses seeing her and her family and hopes she can come for a visit.

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Scope and Contents Having heard such lavish praises of the fair young ladies of Williamsburg, she came to town to judge for herself. She found that their looks lived up to their reputations. However, she found the young ladies quick to ridicule and laugh at the bashful. Such conduct is in very poor taste and should be corrected.

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Receipted account of Col. David Lamber with David Holloway for putty, window washes, and glass to be used on the Old City Tavern, the property of the estate of Gabriel Galt, amounting to £3.19.9 1/2.

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Tax slip for $11.53 on one tithe and lot 30 owed by John E. Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received by Mr. John Litchfield by W.D. Wren.

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Letter.

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Scope and Contents He hopes Galt will be able to conclude the business of Mr. Hunt on time. He reminds him that part of the garden belongs to the town under a ground rent, but the exact amount can be determined when the Hunt property is surveyed. Galt's account balance is $175.

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Scope and Contents He recently received, from a man in Norfolk, a bill from John Goodwin, druggist of New York, relating that a balance was due of £17.19.5. He thought he had already settled the account and wonders if the bill could be due to the late Galt partnership. He asks for any information that Dr. Galt can give him.

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He recently told Warburton that all is well in Williamsburg. He still enjoys taking his rambling walks in the hills. Fragment.

Scope and Contents She comments on the social activities of various relatives and sends messages to various relatives and friends. Fliminy [?] Price visited when he brought Bob Colier to the "Mad House." She just learned of death of Polly Farquharson, who is to be buried at James Town. "Billy Galt is going to bring all the family over to the Mad House to stay until Nancy Lynes or Jack returns." Letter is torn. [Note: This letter seems to have been written over several days. The recipient may be Mary Dorothea...

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Receipted tax slip for $5.85 owed by John E. Galt to George Watt on lots 60 and 74 for 1809.

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Scope and Contents He has plenty of sugar candy but no way to send any now. He hopes that Maria and John will come to an understanding as he will make a good husband. The Misses Myers are still as talkative as ever and have invited him for tea.

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Scope and Contents Receipt for £9.16.0 received in full for Mrs. McCoulls or himself, Richmond.

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Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Miss Mary Galt, Williamsburg. He will be economic. Please let him know what she needs sent to her.

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Scope and Contents He will send the articles she has requested. If she should want to write to him confidentially, she should do so on some other day than Saturday for the family sees her letters then. He is sorry to hear of Col. Travis' illlness.