Scope and Contents He is sorry that he will not be able to pay them a visit any time soon. He is not satisfied with his progress. Mathilda's [his mother?] health has improved.

Account.

Scope and Contents He is sorry that he cannot follow his uncle's advice, but does not want to incovenience his father. [Note: Apparently Dr. Galt wants him to have further medical schooling in Philadelphia, but John is worried about the expense].

An account, January 1-July 4, 1828, for various goods, amounting to $316.88.

Scope and Contents He is interested in obtaining the professorship at William and Mary which his father held. [Last sheet only].

Scope and Contents He is distressed to hear the news of their sister's [Judith's?] death. Their sister, Sarah Trebell Brown is threatened with permanent deafness. Some cousins visited them and it was pleasant to see people from the "old Dominion" again. From the way they talked, their politics would lead them to make a pilgrimage to the Hermitage [Andrew Jackson's home]. His son, Norborne, is leaving his wife and child and heading back to Philadelphia where he hopes to graduate.

Scope and Contents He did at one time owe Dr. Galt some money, but he has already paid it. The amount he is charged with now should be paid by Mr. McCandlish, because Daniel bought some slaves from him that turned out to be diseased and Dr. Galt cared for them. The agreement was that McCandlish would pay Galt for his services since Daniel had bought the slaves in good faith.

Scope and Contents He has successfully instituted land claims on behalf of Revolutionary officers and would be delighted to undertake the claim of Dr. John M. Galt.

An account, April 1, 1809-December 7, 1829, for postage totalling $516.52.

An account, January 1830-July 17, 1835, for various items amounting to $592.05.

Document.

An account of, March 31, 1830-August 21, 1835, for various goods amounting to $147.80.

Scope and Contents A receipt for one year's subscription to the Virginia Phoenix (1829-1830) owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to Bruff and Repiton.

An account for flour and other goods amounting to $64.95.

Scope and Contents A receipt for thirty dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for first half session of tuition for Alexander Galt, Junior, and Elizabeth J. Galt. [Note: Alexander D. Galt, Junior (1814-1842) was the eldest child of A.D. and Mary D. Galt].

Scope and Contents A tax of $1.63 owed on lot by estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg. Payment received from Dr. A.D. Galt by H. Edloe, collector.

An account, October 29-January 6, 1831, for various goods totalling $14.92.

A receipted account, October 21, 1830-February 8, 1831, for various goods totaling $6.13.

An account, May 24, 1831-March 26, 1835, for various goods amounting to $33.33.

An account, May 10-June 8, 1831, for rails and planking totaling $10.40.

Scope and Contents He had no success in Washington. He plans to visit her in July as his practice has not been too demanding.

Manuscript.

Scope and Contents He recommends Mr. and Mrs. Sanford who taught two of Galt's children from 1829 to 1830.

Scope and Contents A recipt for thirty dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for tutoring Alexander and Elizabeth Galt in English.

Scope and Contents The bearer of this note, Hannah, has suffered from ague for three or four weeks and he hopes that one of them can give her some help.