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Scope and Contents Mary writes, "I am perfectly convinced that if I have a turn for any thing it is for politics,... I am devoted to politics and have the greates inclination always to join in a political dispute... nothing but believing it unfeminine, and thinking it not becoming me prevents my being a decided politician." She feels the greatest friendship for Doctor [Williamson] and wants to know when he is getting married.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents She is glad that Miss Tyler [the recipient?] was such a success in the "Yankee Country." She makes a cryptic note on a kinsman whose affections she has not engaged. "Mr. Empie... has received more letters from the parents and guardians of young men, (respecting the College) that he ever did during any other summer and it is predicted we shall have a full course." There has been much illness in the county but the town is healthier than usual. They were serenaded a few...

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Scope and Contents She hopes to go to Williamsburg sometime that winter, and on to Norfolk. She is enjoying horseback riding. She just finished "The Disowned" by Bulwar. She cannot give "Cousin John any news of his affianced;..." Mentions Christian McNaught, a Scotch cousin.

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Scope and Contents Only a few people remain at the springs. A Democratic Meeting is being held in Warrenton. The only amusement they have is the ten pin alley. [Note: Marianna Saunders ( - ), a daughter of Robert (1805-1886), was a very close friend of Elizabeth and Sally Galt. She married George T. Wilmer.]

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The account is for bacon.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Eliza and Caroline [Lambert] just returned from a six weeks trip, during which they saw Mr. Rogers, Mr. Dew, the Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Mr. T. Martin, and Miss Walton. She inquires about whether they have received their organ, and if they like it. She describes some mechanical toys now on exhibition, including the Chessplayer, and the Turk. She does not want Dr. Williamson to get married until he meets Miss Mary Dixon. [Note; Dr. John Williamson married Mary Dixon...

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Scope and Contents He sent two barrels of flour "by one of D. Galts packets." Mr. McAndrews, formerly of Williamsburg, is there. Ann Dixon MacMurdo had a daughter. Elisa and Caroline returned home, the former much better.

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Scope and Contents She is to be married December 24, but Elizabeth is the only one she has told the date. She has no wedding paraphenalia yet, and is only interested in a gown and cap. Mother rarely leaves home except for church and father loves home though business keeps him away a great deal of the time. There is nothing very new in fashion.

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Scope and Contents She sends a teasing letter about friends and family.

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Scope and Contents She imagines Elizabeth will soon go up to serve as a bridesmaid. She share news of how matchmakers have paired people off (Elizabeth with "little Jones").

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Scope and Contents Mary warns her not to believe anything Robert Tyler tells her.

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An account, July 4- November 2, for meat totalling $1.50.

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A paid account, October 20-November 4, for meat totalling $2.65.

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Scope and Contents He introduces his young friend and neighbor John. T. Barksdale, who is going to Williamsburg "in charge of destined tenant of the Lunatic Hospital." He takes this opportunity of "reviving an acquaintance of nearly forty years..." [In another hand, over nine columns of medical notes, dated February 7, 1826 [?] through December 29, '36 [?]are recorded, of which two columns are torn away.]

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents She has not written for a month for she has been too ill with ague and fever, and a sore throat to even leave her room. She loves Mary because they are so different that she does not see her faults in the other. She expresses her hope in Heaven. Brother Gabe with his wife and child, and Cousin E. Lambert visited them. Teaches little Sal "more regularly now than I ever did." "Neither Dr. John or Dr. George will, I expect, be long after you in a state of single blessedness."...

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She is anxious for Elizabeth to come, and hopes she can make it not later than the 12th or the 15th. The wedding will be very private, for they fear John Jones will die before then. "I never anticipated any thing that I was not disappointed." [Note: While this letter is not dated, the heading of Wednesday, and the reference to all she has to do in three weeks date it as December 2, 1835, three weeks before Mary's wedding. John Jones seems to be the brother of Mary's fiance.].

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Scope and Contents Last Saturday, many Williamsburg beaux were there "to escort the bridegroom elect home." She recommends Lamartine's "A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land". She is busy preparing for the fair which begins the next Thursday.

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Scope and Contents She is very disappointed that Elizabeth can not come to the wedding. Yet still hopes that "in the course of one week, you may yet be well enough..." A note at the end to "Mrs. Galt, Dr. Galt, Dr. Williamson, Alexander, little John and Sal" pleading that they make Elizabeth well enough to come. She expresses pleasure that will see Dr. Williamson at the wedding. [Note: While this letter is completely Undated, the text places it around December 15-17.].

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Scope and Contents Galt through Ro. H. Armistead in settlement of accounts. Document is badly staine.

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"Mr. and Mrs. Tyler request the pleasure of your company at Gloucester Place on thursday the 24th December at seven o'clock P.M. [for the wedding of their daughter Mary and Henry L. Jones]". Newspaper.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents She is not sure if it is correct to write about one's own wedding but shall. At 10 on the 23, she went to bed miserable for had not heard if H. was coming or not. An hour later received word he was "in the county at my cousins." One hundred people were there for the wedding, but Mary missed Elizabeth. They attended various dinners and parties on Monday and Tuesday. "This morning our Charles City friends" left. Henry leaves for North Carolina and will be away two weeks....

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents She has not yet entirely recovered from a bilious fever and a quartan ague. "I should not complain for this is my first introdcution to both ague and bilious fever." Brother John Williamson has been very busy with patients and has not yet specified a time for his wedding. She shares news of various friends and relatives. "Verily this house seems to be... into chaos-- not an asylum can be found secure from the dust, dirt, and din of Bricklay[ers], Carpenters-- and such a...

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Alexander D. Galt's account with the Collector of Williamsburg for tax on nine slaves, a Gig, three horses, 11 "tinn levies" [?], house and lot, and Corporation levy on saine, totalling $15.29.

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An account of the Thomas Nelson Estate with the Collector of Williamsburg for tax on house and lot, and a levy on the value, totalling $2.97. Paid by A.D. Galt. Autograph Signed Account.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents He has been home a week and is tired of it, so hopes to leave soon. "I have a cousin who is about to be tied in holy bands of wedlock to a gentleman of this ilk and my brother goes over... to purchase a few necessities for the occasion." The wedding is to take place the 30th of the month, and Robert expects Thomas about that time. A cousin named George who just graduated from West Point is there. He hopes strongly that "Lizzy and all at Dr. Galts are well." He sends...