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Scope and Contents A tax of $3.44 on house and lot is owed by estate of Thomas Nelson to the collector of Williamsburg. Payment received of A.D. Galt by Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector.

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Scope and Contents Taxes for 1835 and 1836 of $92 owed by John M. Galt estate to the James City County sheriff for 151 acres of land. Paid to J.H. Barlow.

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Scope and Contents A receipt from Cary Pierce and Co. for a bill of $2.00 owed by A. Galt for two white wool hats.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Received the plain gold ring so battered that she could not recognize it as hers, but will not give it to Bob even though he wants it. The Wandering Piper is there. Supposedly this man and another have agreed that one should tour France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and the other England, Scotland and America and see which can collect the most money for charity. "They merely take a receipt of the amount... made in each place..." [In Richmond] it will go to the Orphan...

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Scope and Contents Had been busy preparing articles for sale. The money raised will be used for the "improvement of our church." Wishes they had had some of Mrs. Williamson's handwork. Has become very common to move south "where the prospects are brighter and where hope urges them on." Hopes to visit Norfolk soon. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Vest, the Johnsons, and Mr. Dana, their minister.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Little Norborne died October 15, after "gradually declining for several months..." Judy and Jenny [Virginia] are living in town this winter so they can go to school. Virginia is very pretty. "There is little danger of young lady being admired here without she has a large fortune." Sally has been visiting Laura Booth. Acccording to rumor, John [M.G. Browne] and Laura will be married in the spring. Prices are high, flour is double the price when they came, "selling at $9 1/2...

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Scope and Contents A receipt for $3.33 paid by Ellie, Mrs. Galt's servant, to "Yaneiser [?] for Martin" for twenty pounds of pork.

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The account is for pork. Paid. [Fragment].

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A receipt for $14.25 paid by Mireau Bentey [?] as an agent for John S. Bartlett for Alexander D. Galt's subscription to the New-York Albion from August 23, 1835 to December 31, 1837. Signed document.

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Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to "Cary". She is worried about her mother's ill health.

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Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to "Cary". Hopes to go to Williamsburg the end of the month. Finds Bob [Tyler?] changed, "graver, more manly, and not the same wild rattling creature he used to be." Bessy Gibson will probably come with her.

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Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to "Cary". Whole family wonders about William and if he enjoyed the Ball. Has been sick and busy nursing mother. Comments on the beauty of the Bishop's prayer while she was visiting her mother. Has been reading Madame de Stael's Delphine.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents During his trip from Norfolk to New Orleans was, "on a fine bright day, presented with... the Atlantic in a storm, proceeding from a furious North Wind contending with the resistless weight and force of the Gulf Stream." The storm wrecked their only attempt at a "stylish" dinner on board the ship. Reached Mobile the twentieth day after leaving Norfolk. Was hired to take charge of the Academy before any building was done but was given complete freedom to rent a schoolroom...

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Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to "Cary". Mother is still quite ill.

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Scope and Contents She is upset that Elizabeth has not written to congratulate her on being a mother. Writes of past joys and sorrows. Just heard of death of George Semple's wife.

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Scope and Contents Hopes to go to Williamsburg soon. Is anxious to hear about the ball.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents She sends cream candy for Alexander and "some choice little articles for your Tatler." Letter to "Mrs. Tatler" describes the overflow of guests "Nancy the Friendful, Spinster of Norfolk" has had to find beds for in the last year. Wants some method to cut down on number of visitors. Extract from the [illegible]. Various cases brought before the "court of Fashion." Writes family news, including that Gabriel Williamson's family is well and expect to move into the house...

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Scope and Contents A.D. Galt promissory note for $123.38 due Henry Edloe on demand.

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Scope and Contents He reports failure of several large merchant firms, "and I believe most of them have been caused by the Josyrls [?]." Writes various family news.

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Scope and Contents Summarizes tales of that day's newspapers, including the Richmond Compiler "(which is no longer to be called the Courier)", and the Albion. Has copied ten times "Oh how this world is given to Lying," says Shakespeare."

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Scope and Contents Has been unhappy since William Pryor left. News of her parents, brother, and sisters. Have had only a temporary minister for a year but will soon get Mr. Jackson of New York. A new church, called St. Paul's is being built and it may call Mr. Page. The city appropriated $50,000 for a new medical college.

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Scope and Contents Is glad his son is studying hard for the public examination. Sally has a cold and inflamed eyes. [Note: This letter was on the third side of the letter of George Lambert to William (March 13, 1837).]

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Scope and Contents She reports on her reading, which includes "the Great Metropolis," "the Historic Token," "The Life of Lord Nelson," "The Lives of the painters," and "The Lord of the Isles." "Written by S.M. Galt as an Exercise."

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Scope and Contents Cannot get accustomed to how much her husband travels. Hopes Elizabeth's health has improved.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents The children are in the country because scarlet fever is so bad in Louisville, but Judy remained in town "as there is less danger of a grown person taking it." Mary is acting as school-mistress. Describes the classes. Cousin Norborne is "rearranging this place under the guidance of an English landscape gardener..." The cedars, which are very hard to replace in Kentucky, are dead. Recommends that if Sally ever leaves Williamsburg she go to Nachez as she is devoted to...