He has been able to exchange his unchartered note at a discount for Virginia Bank Paper. He wants to know how best to convey the money to him.

Scope and Contents His poor health has compelled him to plan to leave the area and wants advice as to where he should go. Appended is a note, August 2, 1816, from George Semple to Dr. A.D. Galt saying that he is to wait until Dr. Galt gives an answer for Mr. Armistead.

She worries because she has not heard from them for some time. Little John Minson has another tooth and is as fat as a butter ball. Mr. and Mrs. Corbin have a legal separation with Mrs. Corbin getting a good settlement, the house and the children. He had been thinking about this move for seven years, but no reason was given.

Scope and Contents Williamsburg and the area has been flooded. He is distressed to hear that his boy is not benefitted by the trip and trusts his health will improve.

Scope and Contents She is glad to hear that Polly [Mrs. A.D. Galt] and little Alexander are mending. Their house is not yet ready for occupancy. Supposed to be a bad winter so let her know what should be salted up extra. Mrs. Corbin has moved to town and Mr. Corbin has taken the children and is suing R. Randolph. Mrs. Corbin's mother has bought Capt. Goodall's house, and he has gone to Mrs. Waller's.

Scope and Contents His health is gradually recovering. "The migration to the Missouri is incredible this fall." Beverly Tucker and other Virginians have gone there and Mr. Brown could easily be induced to go. Dr. Galt's nephew is progressing satisfactorily with his education. [The nephew mentioned above is probably Norborne Alexander Galt (1805-1844), the only son of William C. Galt, a physician who married Elizabeth Mildred Thompson Gray. See Galt Genealogy, II. A. 1, p.13].

Scope and Contents The tax receipt is for two dollars received from Dr. A.D. Galt by John R Lee for Servant Jones on household goods.

Glad to hear that she and Cousin Alex are on the mend. Has purchased the carpeting for them. Fragment.

Scope and Contents Receipt for ten dollars received by T. Lamb from Thomas Williamson for Gabriel Williamson's tuition. [Note: Gabriel Galt Williamson (1803-1859) was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Galt Williamson and the nephew of Mary Dorothea Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii., p.2].

Scope and Contents Receipt for $124.80 received by Robert Anderson, Williamsburg, from Dr. William C. Galt of Kentucky, through Dr. A.D. Galt.

Scope and Contents He encloses Mr. Hendring's letters and a receipt for the money brought him from Kentucky. John Edwards, of Louisville, leaves tomorrow for Kentucky and can take any messages back.

Receipt for "the purchase money paid by the estate of J. M. Galt for real property sold for Direct Tax". The document is badly faded.

Scope and Contents It is in the interest of the heirs of Thomas Nelson to sell his property in Williamsburg. He wants to know if Galt would be interested in purchasing the house and lots that he is now occupying. He asks Galt to let him know whether he could suggest a fair price.

Scope and Contents She encloses a small gift in appreciation for the professional help Dr. Galt gave her and her family.

The medicine he prescribed has worked successfully.

An acount, October 17- December 16, 1817, for various orders of meat amounting to $62.17 1/4.

Indenture between Elizabeth Galt, widow of Gabriel Galt, Alexander D. Galt, Mary D. Galt, Thomas Williamson, Gabriel G. Williamson and John G. Williamson; and John Marshall, Joseph Darmsdatt, John Moody, Julius B. Dandridge, Jacob J. Cohen, John Stewart, William H. Fitzwhylsonn, and Samuel McCraw whereby the Galts sell and transfer title to the land on which the Lodge of the Masons No. 13 stands. Copy.

An account, August 18, 1812-January 1, 1818, with a note that the charges through March 20, 1815 may have been put on Mr. Len Henley Senior's account.

Scope and Contents "I will give Mr. Pearman credit on my books for $5 which I have subscribed to the repairs of the church."

Scope and Contents A receipt for payment of $8 on subscription to The Richmond Compiler for May 20, 1816 to May 20, 1818 by Dr. A.D. Galt.

Scope and Contents She requests payment on the enclosed account, August 26, 1816-August 26, 1818, for meat and corn amounting to $31.09.

A receipt for payment of $75.60 in taxes by Capt. John H. Strobia on property owned in Richmond by the estate of Gabriel Galt.

Receipt for payment of $12 owed on lot 30 by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico. The payment received from John Strobia by R. Burton.

Scope and Contents Receipt for payment of $85.59 owed in taxes on lot 30 by the estate of Gabriel Galt. The payment received from John Strobia by E.S. Seabrook for John Seabrook. .

Scope and Contents A receipt for $10 paid for subscription to The Virginia Patriot from January 1816 to January 1818 by Dr. A.D. Galt.