Box Series 2, Box 3
Contains 232 Results:
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.