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Scope and Contents She wishes Elizabeth had not been in Richmond when ________ passed through Williamsburg. Gloucester is quite gay. She mentions Dr. Byrd and Mr. Clark.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents She returned from Richmond by boat, after visiting Aunt Strobia, whom her mother lived with when young. She has been asked to be a bridesmaid to R. Henly, who is marrying Mr. Peirce on the 11th. She has been asked to be a bridesmaid five times and participated three times. "I believe a fourth time, (says the superstition of olden time,) prohibits the unfortunate and devoted Bridesmaid's occupying a more elevated station. And with a mind wholly untrammeled by Superstition...

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Scope and Contents He has just been to a flower exhibit that he wishes he could adequately describe. He wishes Elizabeth and "Sal" Sally M. Galt could have seen it.

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Scope and Contents At the horticulural exhibit the strawberries were superior to those in Virginia, but the cherries were inferior. Comments on Elizabeth's letter with its news of friends.

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Scope and Contents He plans to return to Williamsburg by the Fourth of July.

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Scope and Contents She shares her thoughts on love of __________. "I think this having bridesmaids is a foolish custom, you are the only person I love well enough to desire to act for me." She wonders how long Caroline will visit Elizabeth. She is getting well again. She mentions Cousin George and Aunt Douglas.

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An account, January 3- June 20, totaling $118.14. Paid July 1, 1835.

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Scope and Contents She recounts details of a visit by friends. She is reading Dr. Combe's book on Phrenology, and has "a plaster cast of a head, with all the organs numbered..." Mary spent an evening with them. She sends messages for John and Bob Tyler.

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Scope and Contents She believes Elizabeth is influenced by the "little God" [Cupid?]. She has just finished Mrs. Trollope's Paris and the Parisians, which she was pleased with. She has been reading the Rambler but finds the Spectator better.

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 Mary writes, "We have a house full according to custom."

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Scope and Contents Mary writes that ________ is to leave soon, but they plan on being married before the new year. Mary C. Tyler is to be married there July 30. She mentions Sally Page and Virginia Southall.

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Scope and Contents She finds herself very busy making wedding clothes. She is often sick. They have a houseful of guests. She imagines some people from Williamsburg will go to York to see the President while he is there. "I love those who love me, I like every one." She mentions Albert, Virginia, Maria, Samuell, and Aunt Betsy.

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Scope and Contents She shares news of the neighborhood, her family, and what others say about ________. She hopes Elizabeth will set her cap for several young men who will soon be visiting.

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Scope and Contents She is tired of having people think she is engaged to someone she does not care for. Postscript by M.I. Postians [?].

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Scope and Contents She is disappointed that Alexander won't let her take care of chosing his gig. She is upset by rumors that her father disapproves of her engagement. She understands that G.W.S. is to be married and expects it is to either Emily Booker or Christianna Pryor.

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Scope and Contents She had a misunderstanding with ________, but it is all cleared up. She pleads with Mrs. Galt to let Dr. Williamson bring Elizabeth over.

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Scope and Contents She has all best wishes for Mary's future happiness.

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Scope and Contents Gabriel [Galt Williamson] is finally better, after suffering [sunstroke or sunburn] when they went to the Bay Shore for the writer's health. The baby [Elizabeth Williamson, born March 29, 1835] is well. "As you know we Norfolk people think it death to go to Williamsburg in... August and September." She expects John [Galt Williamson] imminently. She shares news of other Williamsons.

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Scope and Contents She dreads not seeing [?] for four to six weeks.

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Lively for planking. Autograph Account. The letter is badly stained.

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Scope and Contents She understands Mary looked lovely at the wedding [of Mary C. Tyler]. She share her thoughts on if one can truly love more than once. She cannot visit since mother is unwell, and there is more to do in this season than in any other.

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Scope and Contents Robert is busy reading law and saying he will someday be the greatest lawyer ever. Poem on First and Second Love.

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Scope and Contents He writes that the weather has been chilly and rainy. There are Northerners there. He sends news of various acquaintances.

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Scope and Contents The letter is too faded to be legible.