Box Series 2, Box 4
Contains 30 Results:
Robert Saunders to Dr. A.D. Galt, [1838?] November 6
Scope and Contents Sends his air cushion. Would have sent it sooner, but John Page was using it until his death. [Note: John Page, youngest son of Gov. John Page (1744-1808) and his second wife, Margaret Lowther Page ( -1813) died in 1838. He was the brother of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders (1807-1886), the wife of the writer of this letter.].
John Galt Williamson, Cedar Grove, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1838 November 16
Scope and Contents Requests various sewing material for his wife Mary. Dr. G.W. Semple is to be married next month if he recovers from the loss of the use of one side. Wonders how Alexander's mulberry trees are. Mentions Rebecca Warren, Mr. P. Hankins, Major Taylor, and Mary's uncle, Hunter Royle.
Cary (Caroline Lambert) to Elizabeth Galt, 1838 November 17-21
Scope and Contents Has been busy getting Will ready to go to his "situation" in North Carolina. "The new Theatre, or rather the old one repaired until it is made almost new, is an elegant affair." Will send the various goods the Galts asked them to buy. [stained and torn].
Certificate for William R. Galt concerning Teaching, 1838 December 12
Scope and Contents A certificate by Edward L. Young, Teacher of Mathematics, that William R. Galt was his student during part of 1833, and that he is "amply qualified to assume the responsibilities as a Teacher of youth in any of our County Schools".