Box Series 2, Box 5
Contains 29 Results:
Receipted account of Doctor A.D. Galt with J. F. Bryan, 1841 January 1
Scope and Contents Receipted account from January 1, 1840-January 1, 1841.
John F. Bryan to Doctor John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 January 1
Scope and Contents Concerning Galt's purchase or hire of a slave and her children.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to A.D. Galt, Jr., Williamsburg, 1841 January 7
Scope and Contents receives the Richmond Whig, and is glad to hear his brother gets the Albion. News of the theatres in Philadelphia. Mentions Mrs. Fields, Donally of Kanawha County, and Dr. Jackson.
Account of John M. Galt with Thomas Thorne, Merchant Tailor, Philadelphia, 1841 January 9
Scope and Contents Account from November 14, 1840-January 1, 1841. Fragment.
Anna J. Galt, Norfolk, to William. R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841?] January 11
Scope and Contents Describes Richard Drummond's accidental shooting of himself. He is still alive, but there is little hope of his recovering. The doctor says her eyes will gradully improve and within 20 years will be almost well. News of various friends. C. Williamson lost his job in the bank for being "a perfect sot." Alexander translates well and will probably be a good scholar. The library has been moved to the Academy.
Alexander Galt, Jr. to William. R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841 January 11?]
Scope and Contents The upper story of the Academy is to be made into a Museum.
Alexander Galt, Sr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841 January 11?]
Scope and Contents Will sound out Dr. Seldon on the subject of William getting a position at the Academy. Goes to sit up with Dick Drummond. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]
Alexander Galt, Jr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841?] January 12
Scope and Contents Describes their ice skating. Jim cut his leg with the hatchet. Paul has just returned from three months at sea. News of Mr. Drummond's accident.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 January 14
Scope and Contents While family does not want him to stay after he passes the examinations, he feels he must, so that he is familiar with the actual practice of medicine. Discusses Goethe, Carlyle, and Shelley, and theatrical productions he has seen. Mentions Miss Magdalen Swift, Dr. Jackson, and Dr. Everett.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 January 22
Scope and Contents Thoughts on the superior conversational abilities of women, especially mature ones, over that of men. Specie is now less scarce. Mentions Mr. Rose, Miss Riche, Dr. and Mrs. Berkley, Mrs. Semple, the Tylers, Fanny Kemble, Lightfoot, Mr. Gravit, Miss Missouri, Mr. Butt, Dr. Barton, and Frank Johnson's Negro band.
Alexander Galt, Sr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 January 25
Scope and Contents News of the family. John Tyler assured "uncle Dick" that he will notify him of any move to oust Galt from his position as Postmaster. Mentions Dr. Selden and Otway Barraud.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 January 28
Scope and Contents Discusses a new theory of digestion, in which pepsin is considered the digestive agent. Comments on various physicians he has come in contact with. Mentions Mr. Seawall from Kentucky, Seldon, and Dr. Mitchell.
Alexander Galt, Sr. to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 February 1
Scope and Contents Family news. Mentions the Archers, Sally Anderson, Mr. Turner (assistant at Staunton Deaf and Blind Seminary), M. E. Valentine, Miss Harwood, Richard Drummond, R. Alfried, Mr. Francis, Dr. Selden, and Robert Timberlake.
A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1841 February 2-3
Scope and Contents Gabriel Williamson is there on a short visit from his ship, and predicts war with England within six months. Discusses various doctors, the family's health, Aleck, their driver, and the very hard rains they have had.
[Elizabeth J. Galt?], Williamsburg, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1841 February 3
Scope and Contents Various young ladies, including Lucy Burwell, and Missouri, continually talk about John. News of Williamsburg society. Mr. Millington showed her snuff boxes given him by the Mechanicks Institute, Parliament, and his daughter in Liverpool. Mentions Mr. Warner Taliaferro, Mrs. Sheldon, Mr. Saunders, Anna Blair, the Tylers, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Farras, Mr. Rhone, Mr. Royal, Mr. Armistead, Dick Gatewood, Henry Anderson, William Taliaferro, the Tuckers, and the Henlys.
Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, [1841 February 3?]
Scope and Contents Leaves money maters to Elizabeth and visiting to Sally. Tom M[illington?] is very dissipated. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. The former may be a joint effort of Elizabeth and Sally Galt for while there is no break, the handwriting changes markedly.]
Account of Alexander Galt, Jr. with Samuel L. Bright, 1841 February 4
Scope and Contents An account, November 14, 1840- February 4, 1841, for $44.60 for 11 loads of oat hay.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 February 4
Scope and Contents Describes the system of examinations he will undergo. Wants any money remitted to be in Virginia money, which has lately been at par and is rarely more than 2 or 3 cents on the dollar. Finds the banks "abominable." The United States Bank has gone under or at least has had to suspend payments.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to A.D. Galt, Jr., Williamsburg, 1841 February 7
Scope and Contents More on the closing of the United States Bank and others. News of the medical school. Fears Mr. Millington will be offered one of the chairs at the University and therefore leave Williamsburg.
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 February 11
Scope and Contents Feels sure "Rose" is courting Elizabeth Tyler. Describes a "Tippecanoe ball" for defraying election expenses. Mentions Miss Missouri and Captian Maryot. Discusses current fashions, including long hair, short cloaks, and mantillas.
Cary (Caroline Lambert Harrison), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 February 12
Alexander Galt, Jr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 February 17
Scope and Contents Mr. Hon wants a copy plate of large and small hands like William gave Alexander. Mentions Dr. Whitehead, Buck, Mr. Drummond, Jim Maurice, and Mr. Lyne. A prank in school.
James Galt to William R. Galt, 1841 February 17
Scope and Contents Regrets getting drunk at Christmas. Hopes the Whigs will not turn out their father. Has been skating with Zander.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 February 18
Alexina Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, 1841 February 19
Scope and Contents Mr. Pierce still insists that William become a minister. There is to be a Ball in Portsmouth, and they have invited Gabriella to come down. Mr. Lyne is on the Pennsylvania which is to take the place of the Delaware. The latter is being readied for a cruise in the Mediterranean. Doctor Wilson purchased Mount Pleasant, opposite Jamestown. Mr. L. Tazewell tripped at the cotillion, and his fall amused the guests and upset him.