Box Series 2, Box 3
Contains 232 Results:
Mary Tyler Jones, Greenway, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 July 3-4
Scope and Contents She feels "as if there was something wanting to complete my happiness." She regrets that Miss Lambert did not appreciate Bob as she does. Henry is busy cutting wheat.
Alexander D. Galt Jr., Williamsburg, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Richmond, 1836 July 13
Scope and Contents Gabriel Williamson's family left Sunday. He asks Uncle John H. Strobia to use $6.00 of the money from Henderson for Alexander's subscription to the Albion. Mrs. Galt wants a dozen napkins and four pairs of black cotton stockings, but no cotton for the servants. Sally says her lessons. He gets John up early to ride. Is reading Quentin Durward and intends resuming the study of medicine next week. Plans to start reading Riccardo on Political Economy.
Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mary Tyler Jones, Charles City County, 1836 July 21
Account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with Edloe and Galt, 1836 August 2
An account for 102 lbs. bacon bought July 30 for $14.79, and paid for August 2.
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Richmond, 1836 July 13
Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 July
Scope and Contents Answers her sister's letter "to show how highly I value your slightest efforts to improve, and to encourage you to persevere." It is Elizabeth's first attempt at writing without lines.
Mary Tyler Jones, Greenway, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 August 1
[Caroline Lambert?], Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 August 4
Scope and Contents Was sick when Elizabeth was there. Has recently read one of Sir Walter Scott's novels. They might go to the Springs.
Burwell Bassett, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 August 9
Scope and Contents Discusses _________ and his experiments in teaching, reading and writing, and finds him talented "in making himself master of the Juvinal mind." Goes on Friday to New York.
Mary Browne, Jefferson County, Kentucky, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 August 18
Mary Tyler Jones, Charles City, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 September 6
Scope and Contents She has been away for three weeks. Heard that Ben Anderson is to marry. "If he can fancy such a woman as Fanny Blair he never loved... Mary Browne." Mentions Miss Francis Anderson and Mary Ann Blair.
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe, 1836 September 8
An account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe for planks amounting to $10.15.
Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mary Tyler Jones, Charles City County, 1836 September 12
Cary (Caroline Lambert), White Plains, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, [1836?] September 12
Scope and Contents She has been visiting Bessie Gipson's relatives there, and will then go to Faquier Springs. Describes an Englishman and a Frenchman she met on the stage. Has done little reading.
Mary F. G. Browne to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 September 13-15
Mary Tyler Jones, Greenway, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 September 27
Scope and Contents Will be in Gloucester all winter. Mr. Wilkinson's account of the situation of the Browne family [in Kentucky] is distressing. "He says cousin Mary is the most dejected human being he ever say, does not seem to care for any thing but Williamsburg..." Wonders if the dogs bark all night [in Williamsburg].
William Lambert, Richmond, to Mrs. A. Galt (Mary D. Galt), Williamsburg, 1836 October 13
Account of Alexander D. Galt with Richard M. Bucktrout, 1836 October 20
An account, July-December 1835, for various building supplies, totalling $405.77. An affidavit signed by Thomas Sands and George W. Jackson certifies that the "Work is done in a workmanlike manner and... the prices... are the Customary prices in the City of Williamsburg." On the last page are the receipts for the gradual payment of the account, with the last July 6, 1837.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 November 15
Scope and Contents She has been in the country and her health is much better. She went to Washington with Aunt Margaret Weth [?], "Our friend Williams is engaged to Miss Anne Eliza Lyons, a lady old enough to be his mother." "The widow Mrs. James Johnston is married to Mr. Darby [?] a very young man, but that seems to be all the fashion." News of other marriages. Hopes to begin reading The Lives of the Painters and Sculptors by Allen Cunningham.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 December
Scope and Contents She inquires about health of [Henry Jones?], and studies of brother William. Her mother, and Aunt Sally and Eliza Lambert have been busy "fixing the room for the Fair." Describes the charitable activities of the Working Society.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1836 December
Tax owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg, 1836
Scope and Contents Tax on eight slaves, three horses, a gig, and ten "town levies," and a lot owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg. A total of $14.23 was paid to John W. McCandlish.