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Scope and Contents An account totalling $9.08.

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Scope and Contents "Calender kept at Williamsburg Virginia by Alexander D. Galt showing the progress of vegetation, the mean maximum and minimum temperature... and the direction of the winds...," January- April, 1841, and January-April, 1842.

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Scope and Contents Relates the latest developments in William's attempt to get the Professorship.

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Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follows this sheet.]

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Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]

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Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]

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Scope and Contents News of the family. Many people joined the Church. Strategy in William's candidacy. [Note: This letter, and the copies of the other three, are all on one sheet of paper.]

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Scope and Contents His sisters are visiting "sister Polly" in Williamsburg. Matilda and Kathe Friend Cole have died. News of her family. William's Uncle Patrick is on the Board to examine the West Point Cadets. Mentions Ben Pollard, Jesse and Robert [Cole?], Aaron Jeffery, Robert Timberlake, and Lucy Wilkerson, Virginia Loyall, Capt. Chapman, and C. Hall.

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Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in another hand.]

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents News of the family, especially illnesses. Financial matters concerning the "old tavern," which Parker rents. Mr. Enders willl soon be entitled to half the rent, as he has John's and Gabriel's shares. "I congratulate you all on your escape from the Fire, and am truly sorry for John's loss by water; I hope the vessel is yet safe, and that he will yet get his collection of valuable Books." Mentions Mr. Hodges and John Hall. [Note: According to an entry in the Diary kept by...

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Scope and Contents Encloses various letters recommending William for Saunders and President Dew. Endorsed.

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Scope and Contents Ann wrote from Williamsburg that Mr. Millington told "Cousin Polly" there were nine candidates, but only three had a chance and William was one of these. Jim is studying with Mr. Pasc His father is "determined to give [him] every chance [since] he has a splendid intellect. " Mentions Mrs. Saunders, Dick [of Williamsburg] and young Dick Gatewood.

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Scope and Contents Passed his mathematical examination and is studying for the other four. Is grateful for the letters of recommendation.

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Scope and Contents Finds Cousin "Jean" Galt "un savant jeune homme et... tres aime." News of his school. Mentions Cousin Mary [Capron?], and Little John Sikes. [The first part of this letter is in French]

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Scope and Contents Started "french school." Enjoys Christ Church Sunday School.

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Scope and Contents Imagines that since William has passed mathematics he can consider himself "safe" [for the M.A. degree?]. ANS [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]

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Scope and Contents An account, January 15- May 20, totalling $7.92. Endorsed.

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Scope and Contents Receipt signed by J. E. James, agent for Wm. E. Cunningham and Co., for $15.00 received from Dr. A.D. Galt's estate for a subscription to "The American Beacon and Virginia and North Caroline Gazette, for October 1, 1839 to September 30, 1842.

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Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.97.

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Scope and Contents The list spans February-May 1841 and January- May 1842.

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Scope and Contents Aunt Mary Ann told the writer that Mr. Dew considers "brother" William R. Galt fully qualified for the position at the College. Their relatives were disappointed at not seeing Mary. Fragment only.

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Scope and Contents News of the family. Is going to "Williamsburgh" on Saturday. Mentions Mary and Gabriel Capron, Eliza Benn and Gen. Hodge. Letter is torn.

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Scope and Contents Received Mr. Roger's and Dr. Kraitzin's letters. Has talked to Mr. G. Loyall, Dr. Wilson, and Dr. Baylor about the application. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]

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Scope and Contents Results of his conversation with Judge Tucker. Requests his conversation with Judge Tucker. Requests that his father tear off the letter on the following sheet [other half of the folded paper] and send it to Dr. Wilson.

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Scope and Contents Requests that his candidacy be presented to the Board of Visitors at the proper time. Encloses letters of recommendations. [Note: There is a draft of this letter.]