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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.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Professional and personal papers; 1745-1892; of the Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers primarily concern the Galt family's work at the Eastern State Hospital, including apothecary shop daybooks, account books, medical daybooks, clinical notebooks, weather diaries, commonplace books, reports, medical notes, lecture notes, correspondence, and other. The personal papers consist of diaries, letters, scrapbooks, school notes, financial papers, memoirs, and other material....

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Scope and Contents Praises Philadelphia's medical and scientific facilities. Wishes his hot house were done. Letter is torn.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Professional and personal papers; 1745-1892; of the Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers primarily concern the Galt family's work at the Eastern State Hospital, including apothecary shop daybooks, account books, medical daybooks, clinical notebooks, weather diaries, commonplace books, reports, medical notes, lecture notes, correspondence, and other. The personal papers consist of diaries, letters, scrapbooks, school notes, financial papers, memoirs, and other material....

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Scope and Contents Weather has prevented him from traveling to Williamsburg. Will get various books and maps for the Galts.

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Scope and Contents Has books and flower seeds for her. [On same sheet as above letter]

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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.

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Scope and Contents News of the family. Saw Miss Poole in "La Somnambula."

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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.

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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.

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Scope and Contents Signed by M. Van Buren and John Forsyth, Secretary of State.

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Scope and Contents Account is badly stained.

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Scope and Contents Discusses his and John's respective healths.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Appreciated receiving a copy of Dr. Gibson's lectures since it speaks of men [in England] who he knows well. The College had "a full steady and flourishing session... The only mishap was William Wood's shooting of Robert Scott in the hip "during a scuffle, and afterwards cutting his own throat, and making off... for N. Carola." Discusses making "oxygen gas," which he has been experimenting with. [Note: John Millington (1779-1868) was at this time Professor of Chemistry,...

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Scope and Contents Describes the weather, the literary department, his lectures, and his plans for the rest of his studies. Mentions Robert and Henry Rogers.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Clay was to be in Richmond and has been invited to come to Williamsburg. The women are sponsoring a fair "for converting our humble Church into a Cathedr..," and Sally is selling at Miss Barbara Page's booth. [Note: Barbara Page (1795-1860) was the daughter of Gov. John (1744-1808) and Margaret Lowther Page (    -1813), and a sister of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders.]

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Scope and Contents Praises the sermons of Dr. Bethune. Is sorry to hear that Mr. Tyler plans to leave Williamsburg. Describes Harrison-Tyler campaign headquarters and a meeting for a higher tariff. Comments on various denominations whose churches he has attended. Differences in manners of town and country people. Mentions Dick Shields.

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Scope and Contents Describes Clay's visit to Richmond.

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Scope and Contents Sends her a token that spring will soon arrive.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents News of Williamsburg society. AL [torn]. Postscript from Elizabeth J. Galt with news of family. Mentions Mrs. Tucker, Peggy Blair, Miss Barbara Sheldon, Miss E. Bowers, and various [slaves?]. Postscript from [?] notes that Dr. Galt met Mr. Randolph's wagon "with an old Tombstone in it some of the Ludwells I suppose as they brought it from some place that formerly belonged to them he is the greatest antiquarian..." Postscript from [?] describes Wm. Nelson as "the fat end of...

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Scope and Contents Is leaving for home, but will spend some time in Washington and Richmond on the way. Describes visits with Miss Waterman who is sending Elizabeth a small gift. Understands Mr. Wise is engaged to Mr. Sargeant's daughter.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Attended a "conchological" [shell] lecture with Mr. Dew and Mr. and Mrs. Millington. Mr. Dew thinks the new professor of elocution "will be of great advantage to the students." News of many Williamsburg residents. Postscript by Elizabeth J. Galt. The derangement of Ben. Waller is so severe and threatening to Charles' family that Dr. Waller should put him in the hospit Mr. Tyler takes a great interest in Sally. Postscript from Mary D. Galt. John Galt [Williamson?] is going...

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Scope and Contents Invites him to tea.

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Scope and Contents Describes the Capitol, which "is situated on the outskirts of the city." Describes Calhoun and Benton-- who he heard speak.

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Scope and Contents An account for $9.10 for hams.