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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 Their mother is getting better and even can sign her name to this note. [Note: Note from Alexander Galt Sr. says that Jim meant to copy the letter but did not have time. This letter may have been written in the fall of 1840.]

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Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.80.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Gabriella and Sally Galt from Williamsburg are at "Aunt Sally's". News of scarlet fever which killed Herman and his sister, and made Dr. Balfour, Jones [?], and Aaron Jeffery quite ill. Mentions Richard Leecock, Paul, and Joe. [Note: Gabriella (1816-1891) and Sally (1819-1860) Galt are children of William and Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I. E. I., p. 5. Aunt Sally was probably Sarah Trebell Galt Capron (1795-1847), a sister of Alexander Galt. See Galt...

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Scope and Contents Will send his order of clothing as soon as possible. Suggests remittance by draft. The firm of Browning and Everett was dissolved December 9, 1839.

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Scope and Contents Occurences while visiting and being visited by Gabriella and Sally Galt. Mentions Miss M. Barraud, Abraham Leonard, Lucy and Susan Wilkinson, Isaac Parker, Charles Swain, the Hunters and Mrs. Ignatius Higgins.

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Scope and Contents Richmond boats no longer run Sunday, but now run on Monday. Hopes "this eventful day" passed satisfactorily. [Note: This must have been the day of William's examinations. These two letters were on one sheet of paper, and the following was enclosed with them.]

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Scope and Contents Cousins Gabriella and Sally are going to stay with them a week, and in the area a month, but William has returned home. Looks forward to their walking trip and wonders if they will go to the natural bridge. Mentions Gabriel, Ruck, and Cornelius Herman whose father, aunt, and sister all died of scarlet fever. [Note: William is William Trebell Galt (1769-1826) of Williamsburg. Sally and Gabriella are his sisters.]

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Scope and Contents Alexander, Jr., is disappointed in not being able to take a trip, but bears it well.

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Scope and Contents Has decided it is too expensive for Zander to go on the mountain trip. Dick Drummond can now go downstairs. Jim was in a fight recently. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]

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Scope and Contents Discusses William's plans for the next year of school. Hopes William will defer his trip as the girls are anxious to see him and the father is pressed for money. The drought killed some of the raspberry bushes and has meant a 50 percent less yield than expected.