Box Series 2, Box 4
Contains 29 Results:
Littleton Waller Tazewell, Norfolk, to Mr. Robert H. Armistead, 1839 January 1
Regarding the possible purchase of some Negroes. Autograph Letter [Endorsed].
Bill and Receipt for subscription to The Norfolk Beacon and Virginia and North-Carolina Gazette, 1839 January 2
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.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 January 2
Scope and Contents She is engaged to a young man of 22. She is kept busy mending and sewing for her father and brothers.
Littleton Waller Tazewell, Norfolk, to Mr. Robert H., 1839 January 2
Scope and Contents Armistead, French's Hotel. Offers $1300 for the Negroes. [Endorsed].
Notice concerning Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk, and Robert H. Armistead, 1839 January 3
Scope and Contents Notice that Littleton W. Tazewell of Norfolk, has given his check for $1,475 on the Bank of Virginia in Norfolk to Robert H. Armistead as the purchase price for four slaves.
Teller Receipt, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, 1839 January 3
Scope and Contents Notice of teller John E. Beale, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, that Robert H. Armistead has credited the account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with $1475.
Invitation to a Ball in honor of Washington's Birthday, 1839 January 22
Invitation to a Ball in honor of Washington's Birthday, to be given in the "Hall of Apollo" by the students of the College of William and Mary. On reverse, handwritten memorandums on finances in March 1839. Document.
Gabriel Galt Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 January 24
Scope and Contents He arrived in Norfolk after a twenty day passage from Havana, and will go to Williamsburg as soon as possible.
Burwell Bassett, Eltham, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 February 4
Scope and Contents Sends eight apples and his "solicituous" thoughts.
Account of Dr. A. Galt with Vest and Co., 1839 February 4
An account totalling $7.95. Autograph Signed Account.
Mary F.G. Browne, Louisville, to Lieut. Gabriel Galt Williamson, Williamsburg, 1839 February 6
Scope and Contents Describes the circumstances of her family and the characteristics of each member. Sends messages to Uncle Dabney, Mrs. Bright and Mrs. Murdaugh.
Receipt from Robert H. Armistead, Norfolk, 1839 February 7
Scope and Contents Notice of receipt of $475 from Robert H. Armistead of Norfolk, the attorney of Dr. Alexander Galt, the Administrator of Ann Craig's estate, as payment for return of one slave bought from that estate.
Notice of purchase by John W. Murwine [?], Norfolk, 1839 February 7
Scope and Contents Notice of purchase by John W. Murwine [?], Norfolk, of four slaves from the estate of Ann Craig for $1250.
Deposit Notice, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, 1839 February 8
Scope and Contents Notice of teller John E. Beale, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, that Robert H. Armistead has deposited $1275 in the account of Dr. A.D. Galt.
Account of Dr. A. Galt with Vest and Co., 1839 February 12
An account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.
Account of Dr. A. Galt with Vest and Co., 1839 February 20
An account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.
Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 March 12-13
Scope and Contents Cannot go to Williamsburg with Cousin Gabe since Aunt Elizabeth is very ill. News of family.
William Browne, Louisville, to Robert H. Armistead, 1839 March 20
Scope and Contents His thoughts on the state of the accounts between the late Mr. Robert Saunders and the estate of Dr. John M. Galt. [Copy but seemingly sent since endorsed. Stained].
Gabriel Galt Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 March 22
Scope and Contents Reactions of his children on leaving Williamsburg.
Account of Dr. Galt with S. B. Martin, 1839 March 23
An account, November 23, 1838- March 23, 1839, totalling $25.00. Autograph Signed Account.
Postmaster General Amos Kendall, Post Office Department, Washington, to Alexander Galt, 1839 March 30
Scope and Contents Galt has been appointed Postmaster of Norfolk by the President, and can perform the duties thereof once he fulfills certain requirements.
Commission of Alexander Galt as Deputy Postmaster at Norfolk, 1839 March 30
Scope and Contents Commission of Alexander Galt as Deputy Postmaster at Norfolk, signed by M. Van Buren and John Forsyth, Secretary of State. [Note: This is Alexander Galt of Norfolk (1793-1855) the son of James Galt and his second wife Mary W. Taylor. He was the father of William R. Galt and the first cousin of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt of Williamsburg].
Gabriel Galt Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 April 2
Scope and Contents News of the children. Alexander Galt appointed Postmaster at a salary of about $2500.
Gabriel Galt Williamson, Cottage, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 April 12
Scope and Contents Tales of his children and other relatives.
Lizzy Galt Williamson to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, [1839 April 12?]
Scope and Contents Sends her "Sister" some oranges. [Note: This letter from Gabriel's four year old daughter, Elizabeth, is on the same page as his letter to Elizabeth J. Galt. Its salutation is yet anoter indication of the closeness between the Williamsons and the A. D. Galts].