Box Series 2, Box 5
Contains 325 Results:
Receipt of Land S. S. Rockwell, Jewelers in New York, 1842 April 14
Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.50 received from Mr. Vest for repairing a watch for Elizabeth Galt. [Printed billhead.]
George Tucker, Professor of Moral Philosophy, University of Virginia, to the Rector and Visitors of William and Mary College, 1842 April 16
Scope and Contents Recommendation of William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]
John Millington, Williamsburg, to Alexander Galt, Williamsburg, 1842 April 17
Scope and Contents Sends the graduated glass measure, which is part of the rain gauge which he sent the day before. Explains the working of the gauge in great detail.
Charles Kraitir, Professor of modern languages and history, University of Virginia, to the Rector and Visitors of William and Mary College, 1842 April 18
Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's proficiency in French and Italian. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]
William B. Rogers, University of Virginia, to the Board of Visitors of William and Mary College, 1842 April 19
Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]
Ann Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 April 21
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.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 April 22
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.]
William R. Galt, University of Virginia, to Alexander Galt, Norfolk, 1842 April 22
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.
William R. Galt, University of Virginia, to Thomas R. Dew, President and Professor, William and Mary College, 1842 April 23
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.]
Henry St. George Tucker, University of Virginia, to Rector and Visitors of William and Mary College, 1842 April 23
Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character and proficiency. Endorsed. [Note: There are two copies of this letter, one probably in William R. Galt's hand, and the other in two different [?] hands.]
William R. Galt, University of Virginia, to Dr. Alexander Galt, PM, Norfolk, 1842 April 23
William R. Galt, University of Virginia, to Jim [James D. Galt, Norfolk], [1842 April 23?]
Scope and Contents Hopes he will study hard. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper].
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 April 29
Scope and Contents Mr. John Tazewell will write a letter about the professorship. Feels William has enough letters and that he should not go to Williamsburg before the election. News of the election, and Democratic victories in the area.