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Scope and Contents While Elizabeth is sick, at least she can find comfort in her religion. Caroline has not been confirmed for there were so many questions proposed which she did not think she could answer. Hopes to read Boswell's Life of Johnson.

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Scope and Contents Receipt of Walter H. Taylor, Norfolk, for $65.33 received from W.G. Williamson in payment of Dr. A.D. Galt's account.

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Scope and Contents Her grandmother is very ill. "There has been a most interesting exhibition of the blind, deaf and dumb here. They wish to establish an Asylum in Virginia, there being more afflicted in that way in the state than in any other..." "The blind sing, read, write... and the deaf and dumb beside other things give an exact representation of the different passions... equal to the best dramatic performance."

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Account of John Galt with James G. Bowry, $1.25 for making a vest.

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Account for cloth, "Timbles, twist, and buttons" totalling $4.15.

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Scope and Contents He would have written sooner but was waiting to hear if he was going on the new survey over the mountains. He has not heard for the Corps is not yet organized. He hopes to go, for it would give him a good chance for a promotion. Hopes to come home in the Spring if he is promoted. Wishes she were there to mend his clothes, a wife would help but "I can't get married off of a Dollar a day."

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Scope and Contents "Tell Captain Young to flog you when you don't know your lessons."

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents [In French] [Note: The above three letters are all on one sheet of paper. William R. Galt (1818-1892) was the eldest surviving son of Alexander (1793-1855) and Mary Jeffery Galt (1796- 1840) of Norfolk. Alexander Galt, Jr. (1827-1863) and Alexina Galt (1820-1854) were a brother and a sister of his. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.11., pp.8-10. On the death of Sally Maria Galt of Williamsburg, the Galt's papers fell into his hands. Thus, his papers are mixed with those of his...

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An account for a subscription for 1838.

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Scope and Contents He had hoped to go to Williamsburg, but the weather prevented it. He invites various friends to go there and hunt.

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Scope and Contents Cary writes, "You have heard I suppose of the horid affair which took place here, not long since, between Dr. Vaughn and Mr. Pleasants in which the latter was killed." Father is still in Washington. Mentions Catherine Empie, Mrs. Dougherty, Jim Browne, John Marshal, and Mary Virginia Smith.

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Scope and Contents Sally [Lambert?] is much better. Over $600 has been subscribed for a church for Dr. Empie. Dr. Vaughn's trial begins today.

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Scope and Contents He has sent flour, herrings, and bread by Captain Hutchings. [Note: On back are two columns of medical notes.]

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An account, May 5- August 16, for building supplies and work. Total of $48.00 paid March 8, 1838. Autograph Signed Account.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Thought of writing Sunday and "debated a long time with conscience, whether it would be a profanation of that holy day... Conscience replied, that it was a thing, which could with much more propriety be postponed..." Thanks Sally for the history books. News of family. Heard a Sunday night sermon by a Presbyterian minister against "theatrical amusements." Strongly urges Elizabeth to go to the Springs for her health, "and don't plead funds for an excuse. Miss McCandlish will...

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Scope and Contents A man was in town yesterday inquiring about John Minson Galt's bounty land. A. D. Galt prefers to put the matter in Lambert's hands. Has faint remembrances of Judge Browne saying that someone in Kentucky had obtained a warrant for his bounty land. This is connected with the problem of the Galt land. If Lambert is successful, Galt will insist on paying him.

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Scope and Contents She has finished the first canto of the "Lord of the Isles." Has read the Lives of the Painters-Wilson and Blair, and summarizes these books.

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Scope and Contents Comments on her reading, and what she hopes to read in the future.

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Receipted bill from James T. Bowy for $5.00 for making a coat for John Galt. Autograph Signed Account.

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Scope and Contents He had a green crew on the passage out so he had duty 17 out of 24 hours. This ship is very pleasant, with "a very Gentlemanly Capt excellent Quarters and pleasant Messmates..." Knows his children are in good hands. Mentions Alex. Southall and Phil Gatewood.

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Scope and Contents He hopes she and her brother will be good. [Note: This and the preceding letter are on the same sheet of paper.].

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Scope and Contents Six thousand acres of land were granted by Resolution of the House of Delegates, 2 September 1784. Thinks Judge Browne believed John Minson Galt "was defrauded out of it by some person in Kentucky..." Additional land may be recovered by proving over six years of service. Dr. Patrick Galt would be entitled to nearly two thousand more acres. Wants any old letters or papers showing the beginning of J. M. Galt's service.

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Scope and Contents Are in the midst of the French blockading Squadron which captures Mexican vessels daily. Has been so busy with duties "to me new" that has not been able to write as often as promised. "A French Vessel which was blockaded here by her own Countrymen has recived permission to sail to Havanna..." Will buy Betty a parrot. [Note: A lock of dark brown hair is enclosed in this letter, but not mentioned in the text.].

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Has no papers referring to his father's war service. Hugh Nelson told him his father was Senior Field Surgeon, and served at the siege of York. Another man told him his father "attended the sick soldiers for some time after the seige in the hospital established in Williamsburg." Dr. Tankard of the Eastern Shore "lived in my fathers shop as a student and he might have been one of his mates in the early part of the War. Dr. Philip Barraud certainly acted... [as] mate..."...

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Scope and Contents Receipt for a bill of $4.88 owed by Alexander Galt. Letter is faded.