Scope and Contents A deed from Thomas Nelson, Junior, of Hanover, George Washington Nelson, of Lynchburg, William Meade and his wife Thomasia Nelson Meade of Frederick County, sell Dr. A.D. Galt a house and lot in Williamsburg for $600. Endorsed. [Note: This document is catalogued here for reference only. It was given to Colonial Williamsburg by Mr. V. Lee Kirby and is filed as a Miscellaneous Manuscript.]

Scope and Contents He will be detained longer here because of Dr. Tazewell's weakness resulting from fever. He visited with the Robert B. Scotts. He has been entertained by the Charles L. Abrahams. Their son William has acted quite well with strangers. Tell Polly Galt that her cousin Betsey Collier died day before yesterday. [Note: Mary Arnet Goodwin Galt (1790-1854) was the second wife of William Trebell Galt (1769-1826). See Galt Genealogy, I. E. 1., p.5].

Galt owes $15.62 1/2 for the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Mercantile Advertiser from January 1818 to February 14, 1821. He needs the money because "from a misplaced confidence, I have been compelled to stop printing my paper for the present."

Scope and Contents He introduces Norborne Galt to them and request that they offer "any civilities" to him when he becomes "a member of Yale College."

The bond is for $751.16.

An account, July 1-December 20, 1823, for various goods and foods amounting to $46.82.

The account is for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot and the Richmond Mercantile Advertiser totaling 25.62 1/2.

The tax slip is for $1.63 owed to the Collector of Williamsburg by the estate of Thomas Nelson for a house and lot. The payment was received by H. Edloe, collector.

The tax slip for $12.85 is owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to the collector of Williamsburg for a house and lot, seven slaves, two horses, 1 gig, and town levies. The payment was received by H. Edloe.

Scope and Contents Alexander D. Galt, William C. Galt, Judith P. Galt, William Brown and wife, and Nancy Craig of Williamsburg, to Clerk Henrico Superior Court for two orders and continuances against Davis 88 cents, J. Robinson, clk.

Scope and Contents An account, April-June, of $.80 owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to the clerk of York County for executions against Harwood. Signed by Samuel Sheild.

An account, July 19, 1823-January 1, 1824, for various goods totaling $199.16.

The account is for new shoes and shoe repairs amounting to $5.25.

Scope and Contents He requests him to pay Norborne A. Galt $5.75.

Scope and Contents Norborne Galt had left an order with him to hand to Mr. Galt but that he was unable to arrange a meeting with Mr. Galt and is sending the order to him. Endorsed.

An account, January 1-June 29, 1824, for various goods amounting to $173.24.

Scope and Contents A receipt for $70 received by Mr. Ennis from Mrs. A.D. Galt for the account of Gabriel Galt Williamson.

An account, October 31-December 14, 1824, for medical visits and vaccination of daughters and servants.

Scope and Contents He arrived in Louisville for a few days over Christmas. He shares various bits of family news and asks if she has seen some of the Maupins. Letter is faded. [Note: Mrs. Polly Galt is Mrs. A. D. Galt.]

Autograph cover.

Whereby Galt is bound to Webb for $373.44.

Scope and Contents Ferdinand writes that the bad weather has prevented him from changing a draught until this day. As he understands that Galt is not at present home, he encloses $100 by Mr. Williamson.

An account with Henry Guegan, Norfolk, for $10 worth of French books bought by Mr. Williamson.

The bond is for $468.20.

Scope and Contents He requests a meeting of the Court of Directors in order to appoint a superintendant of the hosiptal and to advertise for a keeper.