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Box Series 2, Box 4

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Contains 257 Results:

Littleton Waller Tazewell, Norfolk, to Mr. Robert H., 1839 January 2

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86278
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Armistead, French's Hotel. Offers $1300 for the Negroes. [Endorsed].

Dates: 1839 January 2

Notice concerning Littleton W. Tazewell, Norfolk, and Robert H. Armistead, 1839 January 3

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86279
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1839 January 3

Teller Receipt, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, 1839 January 3

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86280
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1839 January 3

Invitation to a Ball in honor of Washington's Birthday, 1839 January 22

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86281
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1839 January 22

Gabriel Galt Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 January 24

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86282
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents He arrived in Norfolk after a twenty day passage from Havana, and will go to Williamsburg as soon as possible.

Dates: 1839 January 24

Burwell Bassett, Eltham, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 February 4

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86283
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Sends eight apples and his "solicituous" thoughts.

Dates: 1839 February 4

Account of Dr. A. Galt with Vest and Co., 1839 February 4

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86284
Scope and Contents

An account totalling $7.95. Autograph Signed Account.

Dates: 1839 February 4

Mary F.G. Browne, Louisville, to Lieut. Gabriel Galt Williamson, Williamsburg, 1839 February 6

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86285
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1839 February 6

Receipt from Robert H. Armistead, Norfolk, 1839 February 7

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86286
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1839 February 7

Notice of purchase by John W. Murwine [?], Norfolk, 1839 February 7

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86287
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Notice of purchase by John W. Murwine [?], Norfolk, of four slaves from the estate of Ann Craig for $1250.

Dates: 1839 February 7

Deposit Notice, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, 1839 February 8

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86288
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: 1839 February 8

Account of Dr. A. Galt with Vest and Co., 1839 February 12

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86289
Scope and Contents

An account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.

Dates: 1839 February 12

Account of Dr. A. Galt with Vest and Co., 1839 February 20

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86458
Scope and Contents

An account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.

Dates: 1839 February 20

Cary (Caroline Lambert), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 March 12-13

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86461
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Cannot go to Williamsburg with Cousin Gabe since Aunt Elizabeth is very ill. News of family.

Dates: 1839 March 12-13

William Browne, Louisville, to Robert H. Armistead, 1839 March 20

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86462
Scope and Contents

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].

Dates: 1839 March 20

Gabriel Galt Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 March 22

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86463
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Reactions of his children on leaving Williamsburg.

Dates: 1839 March 22

Account of Dr. Galt with S. B. Martin, 1839 March 23

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86464
Scope and Contents

An account, November 23, 1838- March 23, 1839, totalling $25.00. Autograph Signed Account.

Dates: 1839 March 23

Postmaster General Amos Kendall, Post Office Department, Washington, to Alexander Galt, 1839 March 30

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86465
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Galt has been appointed Postmaster of Norfolk by the President, and can perform the duties thereof once he fulfills certain requirements.

Dates: 1839 March 30

Commission of Alexander Galt as Deputy Postmaster at Norfolk, 1839 March 30

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86466
Scope and Contents

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].

Dates: 1839 March 30

Gabriel Galt Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 April 2

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86467
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents News of the children. Alexander Galt appointed Postmaster at a salary of about $2500.

Dates: 1839 April 2

Gabriel Galt Williamson, Cottage, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 April 12

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86468
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Tales of his children and other relatives.

Dates: 1839 April 12

Lizzy Galt Williamson to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, [1839 April 12?]

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86469
Scope and Contents

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].

Dates: [1839 April 12?]

Indenture between William C. Galt, Louisville, and Alexander D. Galt, 1839 April 12

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86472
Scope and Contents

Scope and Contents Indenture in which William Galt transfers his share of the estate of Nancy Craig, and that which he received from William Browne in right of his wife Sarah Galt Browne to Alexander Galt. Proved: April 12, 1839, Louisville, Kentucky.

Dates: 1839 April 12

Handwritten notes by Robert H. Armistead and A.D. Galt, 1839 April 25

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86474
Scope and Contents

Various handwritten notes, March 2- April 25, by Robert H. Armistead and A.D. Galt. Notes on the conveyance of the rights to Nancy Craig's property from William Browne and William Galt to A.D. Galt.

Dates: 1839 April 25

Unknown, Louisville, to Alexander D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 April 25

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 4, Folder: 35
Identifier: id86476
Scope and Contents

Autograph Letter [Signed?] [So faded as to be illegible] [Endorsed].

Dates: 1839 April 25