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An account, November 29-December 20, 1834, of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe for meal and hominy amounting to $18.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents He writes to assuage his father's alarm at his imprudent engagement with a young lady with whom he became involved without proper thought. The lady in question has broken off her engagement with him so he does not plan further pursuit. He replies to his father's advice that a wife should either be industrious, beautiful with frugality, intelligent, or weathy, and that the lady in question had none of these qualities with the counter-charge that he would never marry for...

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Scope and Contents There is little need for doctors with his regiment for the few who were wounded were not injured seriously. The enemy had 200 killed or wounded, 20 deserters and some prisoners. The enemy evacuated Hampton last night, but the inhabitants were not as ill-treated or plundered as feared. They left behind a large number of slaughtered anim as well as the dead and the stench is awful. A group of negroes were found near his house planning to plunder and burn it.

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Scope and Contents Dr. Jeffery has given his Galt's draft for $101.88. Since he wants to settle the hospital books he wishes Galt to send him a receipt for his half yearly salary. Mrs. Fitzhugh's daughter benefitted from the medicine, but needs some more. Mr. Lang will tell him about "the unfortunate affair which lately took place at Hampton."

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The writer mentions Judy and Sally. Some woman, who is pregnant, was very upset by the "Exaggerated reports from Hampton," which reached her before the writer's letter. Fragment.

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Scope and Contents Col. Walker's regiment has been ordered out and feared Dr. Galt had been summoned too as surgeon. She was worried about the situation in Hampton but feels there is little to fear now if the soldiers fight as bravely as they have. She dined today with Mr. Waddel, son of the celebrated preacher. There was a Methodist meeting about half a mile from here, but it was too warm to go. Great need for rain as everything is burnt up.

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Scope and Contents The account is for advertising a house robbery. Payment received by Jesse Cole for Shields and Giraidun.

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The account, July 4-October 4, is for tuition of Gabriel Williamson.

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She hopes he will have a comfortable dwelling. It is to be shingled. She suggests that he buy household goods in Richmond for things are so expensive here. She offers a place for them to stay until their house is ready.

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Scope and Contents He has examined Judge Nelson's house and finds that it is not in satisfactory repair to be occupied. It will need to be shingled and the workmen told Judge Nelson that they will be finished in a fortnight. He has leased the "old house" to Mr. McCandlish for three years at $100 per annum with the rent being used to put the house in a state of repair. Mr. Saunders has been confined to bed.

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An acount for a set of dining "best china" valued at $70.

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He thanks him for the $130 and apologizes for having to ask him, but compelled to by necessity. Has received payment for one year's board for Miss Mary (Molly) Craig, and $60 for the present quarter.

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The tax slip is for $58.50 owed on lot 30, the Old City Tavern. The payment was received November 24, 1813 from Mrs. Elizabeth Galt by John Seabrook, Collector.

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The account of $5.37 is owed for wagon hire, a horse and purchase of cheese.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents "I have barely time to give you the distressing news of the loss of Hampton. The Enemy landed it is said Eleven hundred men at N.P. News and came up the Creek with 300 Barges. Our gallant fellows fought bravely 2 1/2 hours about 250 opposed 1100 and forced their way thro: then at the Cross Roads- just before you get to H- The other part opposed the boats. Corbin distinquished himself- is the only officer wounded- his arm splinted by a ball and one thro his leg, he is safe-...

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The account is for pork costing $148.75.

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He discusses Miss Elizabeth L. Hening, the fourteen-year-old daughter of William Hening, who has astounded everyone with her poetry. He sends a copy of her "Lines on the Death of General Covington." Daily expects to hear news of the destruction of Erie, Pennsylvania, and of Perry's fleet.

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The account is $22.80 for his services as surgeon in the 68th Regiment of Virginia Militia from February 4, to February 15, 1814. Copy.

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Scope and Contents An account, for $50 for part of one quarter's board of Miss Mary (Molly) Craig.

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Scope and Contents He asks that he have the endorsed contract signed, witnessed, and returned to him.

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An account, January 1-August 4, 1814, for various bits of hardware and blacksmith work.

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His wife is ill and wishes Galt to come see her. Signature is torn off.

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He discusses a claim he has against the estates of Gabriel Galt. He wishes to hear from Dr. Galt in order to work the matter out. He has already written twice to Dr. Galt and gotten no answer.

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An account for three wagon loads of wood from Mrs. Paradise's plantation amounting to $5.