Box Series 2, Box 3
Contains 232 Results:
Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mary Tyler Jones, Gloucester County, 1837 May 19
Scope and Contents Still suffers from ague and fever daily. Speaks of the loss of a loved one in Richmond. Sends a kiss to baby Johnnie. Requests the "Brother's" Stith's Virginia which he lent Robert be returned as a friend wants it and cannot get a copy elsewhere. [Note: The death was of Mary Ann Picket Lambert].
Mary Tyler Jones, Gloucester Place, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 May 31
Scope and Contents The baby has the "hooping" cough.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 June 8
Scope and Contents Just alarmed by hearing John coming upstairs groaning. He had fallen from the cherry tree and they thought his arm was broken, but was only sprained. Mother died three months ago. [Note: John is Caroline's brother. Mary Ann Pickett had been ill from some time before her death as Cary's letters to Elizabeth point out.].
William Lambert, Richmond, to William Lambert, Jr., Williamsburg, 1837 June 10
Scope and Contents Will consent to William's withdrawl from the mathematical lectures since "it would mortify both you and myself to make the attempt and fail of success." Takes part of the blame that William was not better prepared for college. Feels the Richmond schools are very poor. Wants William to try harder in the other two subjects.
Burwell Bassett to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 June 17
Scope and Contents Is sorry to hear Dr. John Galt Williamson is so ill. Was glad to receive Elizabeth's letter with all the news of Williamsburg.
A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Alexander D. Galt, Jr., Norfolk, 1837 June 17
Scope and Contents Asks him to send some Liver of Sulphur. Has been very cold so fires are agreeable.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 June 24
Scope and Contents News of family and servants. Has just finished Madame de Stael's "Germany."
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 August 1
Scope and Contents Suggests that a change of air might improve Elizabeth's health. Has been reading Bichersteth's book on the Lord's Supper. Mentions Bessie Gibson and Bowling McMurdo.
Elizabeth Galt Lambert, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 August 27
Scope and Contents Searched all over town for handkerchiefs and thinks 80 cents apiece was a good price for the fine ones, which are all linen. Caroline has gone visiting for several days. Few people have left town.
Burwell Basset, Fredericksburg, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 August 28
Scope and Contents He is on way to Washington. He is 73 years old. "I wish John was with me that he might see some thing of the world." Has met with various acquaintances from Williamsburg.
Cary (Caroline Lambert) to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 August
Scope and Contents Recommends Abbott's Young Christian for Elizabeth to read. Hopes Dr. Empie will remain as their minister. Her father feels that when people learn that he [Empie] is opening a classical school he will get more students than he can take. If he cannot remain in Richmond, it is said that he will go to the Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Fears many people will leave Monumental Church if Dr. Empie preaches at the other.
Mary F. G. Browne, Jefferson County, Kentucky, and Louisville, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 October 7
Mary Tyler Jones, Woodburn [?], to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 October 13
Scope and Contents "One as young as you are in bad health and... do nothing to restore it" is committing a sin. Bob's health is delicate. Finds her son Johnnie just like Bob.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1837 November 11
Scope and Contents Mary Williamson has been in Richmond but goes to Norfolk for Anne's wedding. Fears it will be a sad wedding if "little Lizzie" is not better. [Note: The wedding spoken of was probably of Ann Walke Williamson and James Marsden smith, a Norfolk merchant. "Little Lizzie" could refer to Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson, the wife of Anne's half-brother Gabriel, who died December 6, 1837, or to her daughter, Elizabeth Galt Williamson.].
Burwell Bassett, Eltham, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg
Scope and Contents "The old man is pretty much chained to his fireside." Has sent Elizabeth a "Christmas box." Offers sympathy for the "melancholy incident at Norfolk." [Note: The "incident" must refer to Elizabeth (Gatewood) Williamson's death.].
Mary Tyler Jones to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1837
Scope and Contents Will spend the week after next in Williamsburg. "The beautiful little dress you sent my baby is too small about the body." She does not dare alter it for her stiches are different from Elizabeth's.
Personal memorandum, 1837
A seemingly personal memorandum on various people. Autographed. Fragment.
Tax owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg, 1837
A tax on nine slaves, 11 town levies, four horses, two Gigs, and a lot, owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg. Total of $16.41 paid to Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector. Autograph Document Signed.
Tax owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg, 1837
Scope and Contents Tax of $4.35 on a lot owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg. Payment received of A.D. Galt by Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 January 8
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.
Receipt of Walter H. Taylor, Norfolk, from W.G. Williamson, 1838 January 15
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.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 January 26
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."
Account of John Galt with James G. Bowry, 1838 January 30
Account of John Galt with James G. Bowry, $1.25 for making a vest.
Account of Dr. Alexander Galt with G. Marston, 1838 February 2
Account for cloth, "Timbles, twist, and buttons" totalling $4.15.
William R. Galt, Warren, to Mary Sylvester Jeffery Galt, Norfolk, 1838 February 5
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."