Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Col. Bassett is very ill at Eltham. Sally is helping Mrs. Sheldon at the Fair to raise money to help pay off the Church's debt of $2000. It was to be held at the Raleigh, but the College faculty would not let the students attend a tavern so it was moved to the Courthouse. Summarizes family illnesses. Harrison was at Richmond. Tyler and his son Robert were at Richmond, came to Williamsburg, and will go to Washington. "His office as Vice President is free from serious...

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Scope and Contents Account of charges for delivering summons in various lawsuits, $4.20.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Sends the form letter primarily as an example of the University's strictness and Dr. Harrison's high regard for him. Missed several lectures while testifying at Senimes [?] trial [for the murder of Professor Davis]. Did not send former letter as they had nothing important in them. Explains that he received the letter since they felt that at 21 he was entitled to it. Did not put all his money with the Proctor for found his accounts were not kept straight. Mentions Buck,...

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Scope and Contents Mr. Millington is very anxious to know when John will arrive home. News of many friends in Williamsburg, especially Mr. Dew. At the Fair they had Jefferson's autograph and people paid to see it.

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Scope and Contents John Williamson, Judge Tucker, Mr. Saunders, and the man lecturing on shells went to Kings Mill to examine the marl banks. The Hanklers are in town after several years' absence. Advice on packing clothes. [Note: These three letters from Elizabeth, Sally, and Mrs. Galt are all on one sheet of paper.]

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Scope and Contents R. Drummond is not much better. Describes the Blues Military Soiree on the 22nd. News of various friends. Asks his opinion of the Inaugural Address [of President Harrison?]. Aunt Nancy Galt thinks William will join her as a Whig.

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Scope and Contents Plans to make money from the lettuce and the peaches. Mr. Hon thinks he should go to drawing school. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet].

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Scope and Contents Passed his examinations. Describes the trip to New York. Thoughts on the use of titles, in which he agrees with Jefferson. His impressions of the city.

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Scope and Contents Supposes William has heard of Mr. Loyall's reappointment, which has made the Whigs very angry. Had a heavy snow. Has been studying mathematics and reading the Bible.

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Scope and Contents Jimmy wrote his letter unassisted. Did not write in French for fear she would not be understood. Dr. Leecock was left at the Cape Verde Island with yellow fever. Mentions Miss Thorougood, John Galt, and P. Loyall.

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Scope and Contents News of the family. One of William's old pupils, John W. Ames, married Disey Arthur. Discusses marriage of Willis Happer and Cornelia Blunt.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Drummond is much better. News of his activities, and schoolwork. [Note: These four letters from James, Ann, Alexina, and Alexander Galt to their brother William are all on one sheet of paper. At this time James was only 10 years old.]

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Scope and Contents Dick Drummond may yet live. Feels he wil keep his position, but is puzzled as to why Harrison asked Canniyham and Segar about him. Mallory would be consulted before anything was done. Walton "is going to take Fisk's paper and turn loco. foco. about it."

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Scope and Contents Describes his trip to New York, and various buildings there. Discusses the state of the theatre in Philadelphia and New York. Saw Attorney-General Crittenden on his trip.

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Scope and Contents Arranges to repay Galt's loan. Will probably locate at Louisa Court House. Hopes their correspondence will continue. Received a letter from Cobb.

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Scope and Contents John Galt is sorry he had to leave Williamsburg and does not do too well in Norfolk since there are so many doctors there. Praises a sermon by Bishop Ives of North Carolina. War talk has subsided but Gabriel feels it will be renewed.

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Scope and Contents Found Lizzy Williamson's glove in Church, but has not yet been able to return it. Wants Sally to write John asking him to see Dr. R. Grant the Deneoustrator [?] at he Jefferson School and see if he got the articles he promised Millington. Katy [his daughter?] hopes to soon play with little Lizzy a whole afternoon.

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Scope and Contents Mr. J.W. Grigsby, who boarded with John Galt two years ago, is in town on his way to France where he is Consul at Bordeaux. News of the medical school. Feels Poe has had to give up editing the new magazine because of the "hardness of the times." Poe recently became an editor of the Casket. Discusses his recent reading and a new bookstore.

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Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.

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Scope and Contents Describes the Commencement. Discusses getting teeth. Supposes the Tylers will now go to Washington since Harrison has died. Mentions Rev. Converse, John Coke, various Doctors in Philadelphia, and various young ladies in Williamsburg.

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Scope and Contents "Williamsburg is as usual one of the dullest places in the whole world." Doubts the sincerity of Lizzy Tyler (now called the "Young Princess") in being distressed at Harrison's death. Will practice in Gloucester though prospects there are not entirely favorable. That evening orators for the 4 of July are to be elected by the students. Benjamin Garrett will probably win.

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Scope and Contents Describes the appearance of Philadelphia while mourning President Harrison. Summarizes the inquiry into the United States Bank and future plans for it. News of the medical schools. Mentions Mr. Sheldon.

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Scope and Contents Describes funeral of Mr. Lyne, which reminded her of that of Uncle Gabriel. Hopes William will pass his Greek examination.

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Scope and Contents Is making money on radishes and "salad". Describes both his play activities and school.