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Box Series 2, Box 3

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Contains 232 Results:

William R. Galt, Warren, to "Sawney" (Alexander Galt, Jr.), Norfolk, 1838 February 5

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85751
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1838 February 5

William R. Galt, Warren, to Alexina Galt, Norfolk, 1838 February 5

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85752
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...
Dates: 1838 February 5

Account of Alexander D. Galt with the New York Albion, 1838 February 8

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85762
Scope and Contents

An account for a subscription for 1838.

Dates: 1838 February 8

Burwell Bassett, Eltham, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 February 9

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85764
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1838 February 9

Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 February 11

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85765
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1838 February 11

Elizabeth Galt Lambert, Richmond, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 February

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85767
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1838 February

Robert E. Stud, Norfolk, to Doctor Galt, 1838 March 5

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85768
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1838 March 5

Account of Doctor A.D. Galt with Robert Tabb, 1838 March 8

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85773
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1838 March 8

Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 March 22

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85792
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...
Dates: 1838 March 22

A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to General William Lambert, Washington, 1838 April 18

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85793
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1838 April 18

Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 April 20

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85795
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1838 April 20

Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to Elizabeth J. Galt, 1838 April 28

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85796
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1838 April 28

Receipted bill of James T. Bowy for John Galt, 1838 April 29

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85797
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1838 April 29

Gabriel Galt Williamson, US Ship Vandalia, Pensacola, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 May 4

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85809
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1838 May 4

Gabriel Galt Williamson, US Ship Vandalia, Pensacola, to Elizabeth Williamson, Williamsburg, 1838 May 4

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85811
Scope and Contents

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.].

Dates: 1838 May 4

William Lambert, Richmond, to Alexander D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 May 10

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85816
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1838 May 10

Gabriel Galt Williamson, U.S. Ship Vandalia, Vera Cruz, to Elisabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 May 13

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85830
Scope and Contents

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.].

Dates: 1838 May 13

A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to General William Lambert, Richmond, 1838 May 14

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85832
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..."...
Dates: 1838 May 14

Receipt of Pierce and Armistead, 1838 May 15

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85833
Scope and Contents

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

Dates: 1838 May 15

Account owed by Dr. Galt to Anderson and Goodridge, Norfolk, 1838 May 31

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 32
Identifier: id85834
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Account of $8.63 for flour and drayage.

Dates: 1838 May 31

Account owed by Doctor A. Galt to Wilson and Son, 1838 June 1

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 33
Identifier: id85836
Scope and Contents

Account of $11.63 for bacon and drayage.

Dates: 1838 June 1

Account owed by Doctor A. Galt to John D. Martin, 1838 June 1

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 33
Identifier: id85837
Scope and Contents

Account of $8.62 for flour and drayage.

Dates: 1838 June 1

Cary (Caroline Lambert) to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 June 8

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 33
Identifier: id85839
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents The writer's grandmother died after a long illness. She shares news of the family and aunts.

Dates: 1838 June 8

Gabriel Galt Williamson, Vera Cruz, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 May 22-June 11

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 33
Identifier: id85841
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents The French blockading squadron stops all ships entering or leaving port. The passengers on the blockaded vessels suffer from very short water rations. The French expect reinforcements soon and will then attack the castle. Mentions Alex Southall.

Dates: 1838 May 22-June 11

Account of Doctor A.D. Galt with J. G. Browry, 1838 June 12

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 3, Folder: 33
Identifier: id85843
Scope and Contents

Account for $4.00 for making a coat. Letter is torn.

Dates: 1838 June 12