Box Series 2, Box 2
Contains 299 Results:
William Waller to Dr. A.D. Galt, 1834 March 1
He is unable to pay Dr. Galt the money requested of him.
E.G.G. to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1834 March 7
Scope and Contents Since writing her they have all been down with the influenza. Bunny has been ill and the writer wonders whether it is the indigestible ham they have there. Worries about their house in Williamsburg for it needs repairs.
William Browne, Louisville, to Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1834 March 10
Scope and Contents He discusses various aspects of the land claim of the heirs of Dr. J.M. Galt. He mentions Mr. Saunders, Mr. Lambert and Mr. McCandlish. Faded and stained.
[?], Louisville, to Dr. A.D. Galt, 1834 March 10
Scope and Contents Discusses various aspects of Mr. Saunders' claim to some of the western lands due Dr. J.M. Galt's estate. [Note: Apparently Mr. Saunders was elderly and confused on whether or not an old debt owed him by Dr. J. M. Galt had been paid.].
Mary Floots Tyler, Gloucester Place, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1834 March 11
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Richard M. Bucktrout, 1834 March 29
An account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Richard M. Bucktrout for various orders of planking valued at $6.19 1/4. Payment received March 26, 1835.
Mary Tyler, Gloucester Place, to [Elizabeth J. Galt?], 1834 March
Scope and Contents She regrets that she had to leave town without saying farewell. She wants to know if Mr. Bowers has missed her.
Mary Browne, Louisville, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1834 April 21
Scope and Contents They have moved to a new house. She is distressed that Harriet Beale has joined the Catholic Church. She feels she did through ignorance. The Catholics increase throughout the state but mainly among the immigrant Dutch. She enjoys the sketches Elizabeth sent them and asks for some more.
John L. May, Junior, Fredericksburg, to Mr. Galt, 1834 April 21
Scope and Contents He discusses a letter of recommendation he sent H.B. Tomlin to be read before the Board on behalf of the appointment to the professorship of Mr. Powers. Powers had followed Mr. Bonnycastle [at the University of Virginia] and done a satisfactory job.
Thomas Williamson, Norfolk, to Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1834 May 8
Account of Mrs. John H. Strobia with Van Lew P. Smith, 1834 June 27
An account of Mrs. John H. Strobia with Van Lew P. Smith for ivory table cutlery and other goods amounting to $22.