Box Series 2, Box 3
Contains 232 Results:
Tax owed by estate of Thomas Nelson to the collector of Williamsburg, 1836
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.
Taxes owed by John M. Galt estate to the James City County sheriff, 1836
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.
Receipt of Cary Pierce and Co. for A. Galt, 1836
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.
Cary (Caroline Lambert) to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1836
Mary M. Foote, Hayfield, to Mrs. Gabriel Galt Williamson, Norfolk, 1837 January 9
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.
Mary F. G. Browne, Jefferson county, Kentucky, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 January 17
Receipt from Ellie, Mrs. Galt's servant, to "Yaneiser [?] for Martin", 1837 January 23
Scope and Contents A receipt for $3.33 paid by Ellie, Mrs. Galt's servant, to "Yaneiser [?] for Martin" for twenty pounds of pork.
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with S. Jones, 1837 January 26
The account is for pork. Paid. [Fragment].
Receipt for Alexander D. Galt's subscription to the New-York Albion, 1837 January 26
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.
Caroline Lambert to Lizzie Elizabeth J. Galt, 1837 January
Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to "Cary". She is worried about her mother's ill health.
Caroline Lambert, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 February 4
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.
Caroline Lambert, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, [1837?] February 6
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.
Leroy Anderson, Pineland Academy, Mobile, Alabama, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 February 7-11
Caroline Lambert, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg
Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to "Cary". Mother is still quite ill.
Mary Tyler Jones, Gloucester Place, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 February 7-20
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.
Burwell Bassett, Barhamsville, Virginia, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 February 23
Scope and Contents Hopes to go to Williamsburg soon. Is anxious to hear about the ball.
Anne Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 February 27
A.D. Galt promissory note due Henry Edloe, 1837 March 4
Scope and Contents A.D. Galt promissory note for $123.38 due Henry Edloe on demand.
George P. Lambert, Richmond, to William Lambert, Jr., Williamsburg, 1837 March 13
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.
John Minson Galt II, Williamsburg, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 April 6
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."
Mary F. G. Browne to Mrs. Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, [1837?] April 7
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.
William Lambert, Richmond, to William Lambert, Jr., Williamsburg, 1837 April 12
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).]
Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 April 15-19
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."
Mary Tyler Jones, Gloucester, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 April 29
Scope and Contents Cannot get accustomed to how much her husband travels. Hopes Elizabeth's health has improved.