Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Wishes A.D. Galt to have the little property their Aunt Nancy left when she died. Various matters relating to their father's and aunt's estates, with transcriptions of comments from their brother-in-law, Judge Browne. Assigns his share of the estates of his aunts Mary and Nancy Craig to Alexander D. Galt since he had the care of them. [two envelopes included] [Note: Mary (1753- ) and (Nancy) Craig (1763-1838) were sisters of Judith Craig Galt, the wife of John Minson...

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Autograph Signed Account.

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News of family and the books she is reading. Autograph Letter [torn].

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An account for $6.00 for making a coat.

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An account for $4.58.

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Account of Alexander Galt with P.H.A Bellette for shoes costing $1.39. Autograph Signed Account.

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Scope and Contents Wonders how Alexander and John "come on with the law," and expects their disputations are vigorous. Understands the police force has changed with Pryor dead and the Barlows installed as constable and jailor. Heard there were 200 students [at the College] but cannot believe there are that many.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents If John plans to study medicine, suggests that he come to medical school in Louisville, which he describes as to facilities and students. If John comes, he is welcome to stay at Norborne's home. Suggests John travel there and look the school over, since the trip is "nothing" and takes only a week. Has had news of Gabriel G. Williamson by a man rescued by the Grampus. John Browne is to marry Laura Booth soon. Laura's nineteen year old brother is marrying a girl not yet...

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An account, January 4- December 8, for work on carriages and shoeing horses, totalling $44.50. Autograph Signed Account.

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Scope and Contents Certifies the recipient's qualifications to teach "most of the common branches of the mathematicks, and particularly plane and spherical trigonometry, Algebra, Geomitry and c." as well as Latin, French, and Greek. The recipient proved himself an able engineer in the fifteen months he worked with Pryor.

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Scope and Contents The recipient's son attended the classical school and several other classes at the College during the 1832-4 terms. Browne is able to recommend him for his character and mind. In addition, has learned from reliable sources that he has applied himself well to business. [Note: Dabney Browne, a Professor at the College of William and Mary, was the brother of Judge William Browne, of Williamsburg and Kentucky, who married Sarah Trebell Galt.].

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Scope and Contents A certificate by P. Schisand [?] that William Galt is qualified in French. Certificate is in French.

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Scope and Contents Advises Elizabeth to read Stevens' accounts of his travels in the Near East. Is reading Dicks' [?] Philosophy of a Future State, and reads the Rambler daily with Bess. News of relatives. Mentions Bess, Mr. Barlett, Mrs. Gibson, Anne McMurdo, the wedding of Miss Ellis to Mr. Munford, and the death of Dr. Cabell's son.

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Scope and Contents Hopes John [Minson Galt II] will visit Louisville but still study medicine in Philadelphia.

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Scope and Contents Wants some clothing to use as patterns in her sewing. [On the same sheet as previous letter].

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An account for advertising in the Norfolk Herald the sale of a Negro family that had belonged to Ann Craig. Bill of $1.00 paid. Autograph Signed Account.

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An account for $2.48. Autograph Signed Account [faded and stained].

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents The temperature is zero. Feels John [M. Galt II] has led a "secluded life" and would benefit from going to Louisville. Writes of John's marriage and his employment as a farmer. Pities Mary Tyler. Describes Norborne's family, his own, and those of other friends. Plans to go to Mississippi and thinks John Williamson should do the same. Wants Alexander to send John Browne some advice on "Domestic Oconomy," in return for advice on the management of hogs, poultry, and cows....

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Scope and Contents Tax of $8.38 on a lot owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg, paid by A.D. Galt.

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Tax of $1.40 on slaves owed by the estate of Nancy Craig to the Collector of Williamsburg, and paid by A. Galt. Autograph Document.

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Tax of $18.69 on seven slaves, three horses, two gigs, and 10 levies, and a low, paid to the Collector of Williamsburg by A.D. Galt. Autograph Document.

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Regarding the possible purchase of some Negroes. Autograph Letter [Endorsed].

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Scope and Contents Bill and receipt for Dr. A.D. Galt's subscription to The Norfolk Beacon and Virginia and North-Carolina Gazette from October 1, 1834 to September 30, 1839, at $5.00 per year.

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Scope and Contents She is engaged to a young man of 22. She is kept busy mending and sewing for her father and brothers.