Box Series 2, Box 5
Contains 24 Results:
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Alexander D. Galt, Jr., Williamsburg, 1840 December 3
Scope and Contents News of many acquaintances. Discusses a Roman Catholic Church service.
H. B. M. Richardson to unknown recipient, 1840 December 3
Scope and Contents Sent Dr. A. Galt a half barrel of meat, so that, with the other half barrel, the cost is $3.
Alexander Galt, Sr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1840?] December 5
Scope and Contents Describes the death of William's mother, Mary Jeffery Galt. William should not come home, as money is very scarce.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 December 10
Scope and Contents Comments on Robert Tyler's foolish conversational style. Describes a famous mechanical chessplayer. Describes Louisa Cooper.
Ann J. Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1840 December 14
Scope and Contents Describes the death and funeral of their mother. Today is her birthday.
Alexina Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1840 December 14?]
Scope and Contents News of the family and friends.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1840 December 14?]
Scope and Contents His activities the day their mother died. [Note: All these three letters are on one sheet of paper. When their mother, Mary Sylvester Jeffery Galt died, Ann was almost 18, Alexina was 20, and Alexander was 13.]
Griffin and Millington to A. Galt, 1840 December 15
Scope and Contents Are sending a book for his perusal. List other books in stock.
Alexander Galt to William R. Galt, [1841?] January 11
Scope and Contents Jim's leg is better, and Dick Drummond is improving. The Doctors took much of the watch out of Drummond's side. The deaf and dumb and the blind from the Staunton Seminary have been visiting the town. Their father has invited one, a Mr. Turner, to visit them.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 December 17
Scope and Contents Thinks the medical College will drop "that humbug the summer course," especially since last summer only 45 out of 400 students attended it. Saw Booth perform. Mentions Gresham, whose brother Sally is acquainted with.
Account of Mr. Galt with S. Salnsbury and Brother, 1840 December 19
Scope and Contents An account for $3 for altering a bedstead. Paid, Norfolk, January 6, 1841.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 December 24-25
Scope and Contents News of the medical school. Endorsed.
Ann J. Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1840 December 26
Scope and Contents News of churches in the area. Hopes William will teach them the Italian he is learning. News of various friends, including Mr. Parks, Mr. Parwood, Mr. Bell, Miss V. Loyall, the Archers, Sally Anderson, the Wilson's, H. Garnett, Paul Loyall, and many others.
Alexina Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1840 December 26
Scope and Contents News of the family. Dr. Selden, a trustee of the Academy, hopes William will apply for the position there. [Note: This letter is on the same sheet as the preceding. ]
Alexander Galt, Jr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1840 December 28
Scope and Contents News of the family. Postscript by Alexander Galt notes that Mallory will win the place caused by Holleman's resignation as he was not opposed.
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with W.W. Vest and Co., 1840 December 30
Scope and Contents An account, October 23- December 30, totaling $108.78. On reverse, $28 credited "By 2 Cows to WW Vest."
A D. Galt, Williamsburg, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1840 December 30
Scope and Contents News of family's ill health. John Murdaugh, who has quit practicing law and teaches in Suffolk, visited them. Fears he cannot give John the $300-$400 he feels he needs for the rest of the year. Mentions Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Waggoner [?].
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1840 December 31
Scope and Contents Finds there are over 20 organizations sponsoring public lectures on a variety of subjects. If passes the examination in March plans to practice as one of the free physicians in a district of the city.
Account of Doctor Alexander D. Galt with Sheldon and Maupin Co., 1840 December 31
Scope and Contents An account, July 1- December 31, totalling $134.29. Endorsed.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to A.D. Galt, Jr., Williamsburg, 1840
Scope and Contents Has read that Edgar Poe's magazine is quite successful. News of acquaintances, including Mr. Millington, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Edgar, Mrs. Taylor, and many others.
Account of Dr. Galt with Thomas L. Savage, 1840
Scope and Contents An account for oats costing $4.80.
Account of John M. Galt's estate with the Sheriff of James City County, 1840
Scope and Contents An account for $1.51, the tax on 151 acres, to be paid by A.D. Galt.
Memorandum book of "Account of the money spent in Philadelphia", [1840?]
Scope and Contents The book includes a trip from Williamsburg to Philadelphia, and withdraw from the Bank. L ists of laundry sent out.