Box Series 2, Box 4
Contains 30 Results:
Account of Dr. A. D. Galt with S. and Maupin, 1840 January 2
Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.63.
Account of Dr. Galt with James Gray, 1840 January 4
Scope and Contents An account for making a flannel vest and drawers, making over a coat, and cutting a vest, totalling $10.50.
A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1840 January 5
Scope and Contents News of weather and his health.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 January 5
Scope and Contents Describes the Philadelphia postal system. Attended a New Year's party at Mr. Rosenbaum's. Saw Charles Kean as King John. Discusses various doctors.
Receipt for a subscription to the Richmond Enquirer, 1840 January 8
Scope and Contents Receipted account of Dr. A. Galt for a subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1838 to January 8 1840, costing $10.
Account of Doctor A.D. Galt with John F. Bryan, 1840 January 8
Scope and Contents An account amounting to $67.71, which amount Bryan refused, since he understood that "his account was intended as an offsett agst the Doctor's..." Signed by Ro H. Armistead.
Receipt for subscription to the New York Albion, 1840 January 10
Scope and Contents Receipt for A.D. Galt Jr.'s $6.00 subscription to the New York Albion, for 183 [torn], signed by J. H. Strobia, agent. ADS [On reverse is part of a letter.]
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 January 12
Scope and Contents Discusses the series of lectures given by the Athenian Institute and the Mechanics Association, and then discusses fire-fighting procedures. Hears that Jefferson College may close. There are many beggars there.
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with W.W. Vest and Co., 1840 January 13
Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.17.
Patrick H. Galt, New York, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1840 January 14
Scope and Contents Wants to visit John but needs to know his address.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 January 19
Scope and Contents Announces that he has moved to another boarding house which he describes. Describes an evening's entertainment at Dr. Wood's. Disturbances among the students. Mentions Mash [?] and Armistead and Cole, both from William and Mary, and Captain Parker.
A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1840 January 22
Scope and Contents The weather is colder than any time since 1780. Feels that English teachers are always moving around for higher salaries, and for this reason has "preferred native Americans, Virginians particularly, for teachers."
John H. Strobia, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 January 23
Scope and Contents As usual, all their relatives spent Christmas Day with them. Has often heard of the "goodness of Mr. Millington." The oratorio at St. James Church raised $600 for the organ. The river is still blocked with ice. News of friends and relatives, including those in Kentucky. Mentions Matilda Southall, Cousin Elizabeth, and Aunt Mary Bower. [Note: The January 10 receipt for the subscription to the New York Albion is part of this letter (see above).]
Account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with John M. King, 1840 January 24
Scope and Contents An account for $4.00 for altering a coat and furnishing cloth.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to A.D. Galt, Jr., Williamsburg, 1840 January 26
Scope and Contents Went to a lecture on Cromwell which he disliked for the man "adhered too much to facts, and too little to philosophical principles." Finds that the trend is to make Cromwell seem better and Charles worse. Comments on the large number of "Dutch" and Dutch language facilities. Most students move several times for it is very simple.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Lieut. Gabriel Galt Williamson, Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, 1840 January 26
Scope and Contents Describes an altercation at one of the theatres in which the students were involved. Mentions Dudley, son of the Governor of North Carolina, Celeste, and Mrs. Kennedy.
Account of Dr. A. Galt with Sheldon and Maupin, 1840 January 29
Burwell Bassett, Eltham, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 January 29
Scope and Contents Praises Philadelphia's medical and scientific facilities. Wishes his hot house were done. Letter is torn.
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Sheldon and Maupin, 1840 January 30
Gabriel Galt Williamson, Brooklyn, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 January 31
Scope and Contents Weather has prevented him from traveling to Williamsburg. Will get various books and maps for the Galts.
Gabriel Galt Williamson, Brooklyn, to Elizabeth (Betty) Williamson, Williamsburg, 1840 January 31
Scope and Contents Has books and flower seeds for her. [On same sheet as above letter]
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 February 3
Scope and Contents News of fellow-boarders. Anxious to exchange views of bricks and mortar for woods and fields. Thinks Miss Waterman writes too much. Mentions Miss Parker and her opinion of why Mrs. Tyler married John Tyler. Various opinions of Robert and John Tyler. Mentions Judge Upshur.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Lieut. Gabriel Galt Williamson, Naval Hospital, Brooklyn, 1840 February 3
Scope and Contents News of the family. Saw Miss Poole in "La Somnambula."
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 February 9
Scope and Contents Describes the weather and the opera "Somnambula." Comments on various friends from Williamsburg, including Mrs. Randolph, Trim [?] Browne, Ledy Tyler, and the Millingtons.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 February 8
Scope and Contents Theatre news. Finds Mr. Wise like John Randolph in that "their order of mind [is] peculiarly suited to... being in the opposite party to an [admi]nistration." Mentions Mr. White and his daughter, Weldie, and Miss Wilmer.