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The account, 1810-1812, is for levies and taxes owed.

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Scope and Contents The order is to send some thick red flannel.

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The account, February 5-16, 1813, is for printing tickets for the funeral of John E. Galt, and bills for the sale of the "old City Tavern," the work costing $4.50.

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Scope and Contents He did not know of the debt to Mr. Byrd, but will pay it as soon as possible. Feels will need to use "the force of the law" to collect the debts. "The Squadron has quitted our waters except two 74'-which, it is supposed will with the first opportunity." Does not want to serve his tour of duty, although he is willing to make any sacrifices for his country.

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Scope and Contents Since pressing him for the debt, he has come into some money from another source and will not need it for another year. He has been ill, but is better. On reverse is note, April 6, 1813, Norfolk, William Browne to Dr. A.D. Galt wanting him to see how successfully the matter has worked out.

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An account, January 4-April 4, 1813, for Gabriel Williamson's schooling.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Professional and personal papers; 1745-1892; of the Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers primarily concern the Galt family's work at the Eastern State Hospital, including apothecary shop daybooks, account books, medical daybooks, clinical notebooks, weather diaries, commonplace books, reports, medical notes, lecture notes, correspondence, and other. The personal papers consist of diaries, letters, scrapbooks, school notes, financial papers, memoirs, and other material....

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Scope and Contents The letter requests him to pay R. Jefferys $101.88.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Stuart died. Caty Travis was married last Thursday. Sally has mended and Mr. Browne insists on taking her to the springs this week. She had planned to cross the Bay, but on getting to Matthews Court House found out that British ships were in sight and none of the cowards would take her across.

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Scope and Contents She is sorry to hear that he has been ill and wants him to go to the country with them. Mr. Browne does not want her to stay here this fall, but she is much better and gained some weight. Mr. Waller has died. Mr. John Waller has outlived all his sons, so his daughter or grandsons will inherit his property.

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Scope and Contents Sally B. is very unwell. She is pleased to hear there will not be a war. William B. left for Philadelphia last week. "The young men are to perform a Douglas tragedy the fourth of July Dabney Browne has a part John Andrews is to perform Lady Randolph hel make a beautifull Lady it is to be performed at the Capitol."

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Scope and Contents Compliments her for sending such nice letters to an old man. He has taken two baths so far. He wants some snaps sent to be planted and his silk comfort aired so the moths will not get it. The white sulphur over-flows.

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Scope and Contents He makes joking remarks about their mutual acquaintances and throws in veiled innuendos about people and events. Mainly interested in who is courting whom and who has been seeing whom, i.e. Miss N.V. has captured the heart of Alexander Galt, Junior.

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Scope and Contents The sulphur water does not agree with either Nancy or himself. He finds it strange that bathing is not accepted as fully in this country as it is by other civilized people. These baths have a particularly "exciting effect" for old people. Thinks that most people do not stay long enough to get the full benefits of the baths.

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Scope and Contents She laments the death of cousin Lucy and expresses belief they never knew the whole story of her motives. Eliza and Mary Ann each have a new daughter. Their church is being repaired. She sends news of their Galt relatives in Kentucky. [Note: While this letter has no year, other than 1833 pencilled on the fouth sheet, either 1833 or 1834 is acceptable because of the reference to Mary [Galt]'s first tooth. The other people cannot be identified.].

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Scope and Contents The weather is nice and the temperature at sixty degrees. The Faulcons left yesterday and they plan to overtake them and visit with them at General Cocke's at Bremo. He rejoices that they have had such a healthy season. [Note: General John Hartwell Cocke (1780-1866) married in 1802 Ann Blaus Barraud, daughter of Dr. Philip Barraud, of Norfolk. One of his sisters, Sally, married Nicholas Faulcon, of Surry; another, Mary Kennon, married John Faulcon, of Surry.].

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Scope and Contents He is quite low spirited and wants to hear from him. He is depressed and homesick for his friends and family.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Ashe has replaced Mr. Page as minister. Samuel Beale arrived with his new bride, the daughter of Gov. Duval of Florida. Their father has been too ill to come downstairs. Mary was invited to be in the wedding of Miss Holloway. Various other accounts of local events.

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Mentions various young men in their acquaintence.

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Scope and Contents Uncle [William C. Galt] talks of selling his house and moving into the country. The Bishop cannot get enough ministers to come West so he wants to establish a theological school in Lexington. Uncle William sold his house for fifteen hundred dollars but decided to stay in town so as to be close to his patients. Miss Empie died. Chatter about daily happenings. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]

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Scope and Contents She chats about her visit in North Carolina. Saw Dr. Robinson Piedmont in North Carolina who was quite pompous. When she asked him if he had seen it rain fire the other night, he replied that it was meteors.

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Scope and Contents She is sorry they have not had a chance to get together and hopes that she will come up for a visit. The bad weather has postponed the fair. Sends various words of greeting to friends and relatives. A planned birthday party for Mr. Brow, Mr. Macmmurds and Mr. Strobia had to be postponed as some of the gentlemen wanted to go to the theatre that had opened.

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Scope and Contents Her mother gave one of the Philadelphia Annu for 150 people. An Ethiopian named Johnson was the caterer for a dinner of turkey, chicken, oysters, and terrapins as well as champagne and Lisbon wine. The writer did not attend for she had a slight headache. Describes the elaborately set table with the stewed oysters, terrapin, chicken salad, ice cream, jellies and sugar candy. The guests stood by the table and ate of their plates with spoons. There was no dancing.

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He discusses Mr. Saunders' claim, and its long history. He summarizes the claim. Draft, torn.