Box Series 2, Box 5
Contains 325 Results:
Zene (Alexina Galt), Norfolk, to William R. Galt, [1841 April 10?]
Scope and Contents Understands that Paul [Loyall?] is going to settle on his Wisconsin land. Intend having an affair to repair the Old Church and the Wall.
Jim (James Dickie Galt), Norfolk, to William R. Galt, [1841 April 10?]
Scope and Contents Lt. Lyne drowned. Is doing well in school. News of the family. [Note: These four letters are all on one sheet, with a date at the end of May 10, 1841. Lt. Lyne may well have been a relative, as his wife [?] is called Aunt Betsy.]
John M. Galt, Philadelphia, to Mrs. Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 April 16
Scope and Contents Plans for ceremonies on the death of President Harrison. Comments on the newspaper's discussion of who will serve as hostess for President Tyler. Activities of office seekers. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Stewart, and the Randalls.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 April 18
Scope and Contents The girls are willing to give up their trip to Washington, Philadelphia, and New York, so that William can study for the "A.M." but Alexander hopes William will take Col. Woodley's offer and teach his boys, and then study for the degree next term. Hopes he will master Greek as it would give him "a name in Va. and will tell in your future efforts in life." News of the Drummonds.
B.E. Cobb, Jerusalem, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1841 April 18
Scope and Contents Fears they will never again have pleasant times together like last winter. News of Logan. Plans to spend the winter in New Orleans and then settle in St. Louis. Mentions Perkins [?], Miss Chamberlain of Richmond, Mrs. Rochelle, and Mrs. Lyle. Letter is torn.
Receipt for subscription to the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, 1841 April 19
Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 paid by Dr. J. M. Galt to P. Blakiston [?], agent for Lea and Blanchard, for one year's subscription to the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, New Series, Nos. 3-6.
Account of Dr. "Gault" with J. Howell, 1841 April 23
Scope and Contents Account for 4 weeks and 4 days board at $7.50 per week, plus $1.22 1/2 for blacking boots, totalling $35.37 1/2.
Sarah T. Galt Browne, Louisville, to Doctor A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 April 26
Scope and Contents News of their brother William's family, and of her own.
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Dr. John Coke, 1841 April 28
Scope and Contents An account, April 10-28, totalling $1.82 1/2 for sturgeon at .05 a pound.
Annie J. Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, 1841 April 29
Scope and Contents Their church (St. Paul's) may recover, but they hope to continue at Christ Church. Gabriella and Sally Galt may visit them. Discusses Mrs. Higgin's wedding.
Alexander Galt, Jr. to William R. Galt, [1841 April 29?]
Scope and Contents Discusses his school and plans to move to another teacher. Gabe saw wild turkeys and opossums in Williamsburg.
Alexander Galt, Sr. to William R. Galt, [1841 April 29?]
Scope and Contents Congratulates his son on the election, and discusses Mallory.
Jim (James D. Galt) to William R. Galt, [1841 April 29?]
Scope and Contents Will start school at Geo. Hon's in July, though he does not want to leave Capt. Young. Their father made them burn their dominoes, as it was too much like gambling. [Note: These four letters are on one sheet of paper.]
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with John E. Pierce, 1841 April
Scope and Contents An account, February-April, for various cabinet-maker services, totalling $6.25.
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with R. H. Graves, 1841 May 1
Scope and Contents An account, April 21-May 1, for making and repairing horse trappings, totaling $4.00.
A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to the President of the United States [John Tyler], Washington, 1841 May 4
Scope and Contents Thomas Williamson, Junior, of Norfolk, desires appointment to the surveyor's department, Iowa Territory, and is qualified by his education at West Point, and experience as an engineer. [Note: Thomas Holmes Williamson, who was born in 1813, was a half-brother of Dr. John Galt Williamson and Gabriel Galt Williamson. See Williamson Genealogy.]
A.D. Galt to John Williamson, 1841 May 5
Scope and Contents Wrote the enclosed letter [above] reluctantly, for dislikes promoting the separation of a man and wife for three years, feels Tom may soon get a good position at home, and was not on such close terms with Tyler as to justify such a favor.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 May 10
Scope and Contents Arranges for William to study full time the next year, if he will promise to help Alexander or James attain at least one year of college. Is raising rasberries, the proceeds from which will go toward the trip North. Wonders if William would be willing to take Alexander with him on a week long hike in the mountains, which might improve Alexander's health. Mentions Mr. Lyne's family, Dick Drummond, Paul, Richard Jeffery, and Dr. Leecock.
Weather Report, 1841 August 6
Scope and Contents A record of the weather for August 1-6, giving sky conditions and temperatures at three times each day.
[Elizabeth Galt?], Williamsburg, to Mrs. Robert Saunders, Taylorsville, 1841 August 7
Scope and Contents Imagines Mr. Saunders is in Washington, where he should "have an interesting visit at this critical juncture in the Session of Congress. The word veto seems to echo from Portland to N. Orleans..." Papers say Robert Tyler said his father would veto the bank bill. Praises their minister, Mr. Hodges. Mrs. Lee died of a rapid consumption. Mentions Barbara Page, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Bright, Mr. Browne and Susan, Dr. Cole, and the Newtons.
B. E. Cobb, New Salem, Virginia, to Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 August 10
Scope and Contents His views of the gossip concerning Mr. and Mrs. Tyler. Discusses the present administration. Mentions Mrs. Rochelle. Letter is torn and stained. [Note: Seemingly there was some gossip on the fact that Mrs. Tyler spent little time in Washington and none in the public view. This was almost certainly due to her state of invalidacy, and general ill health. She died in 1842.]
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt to Cole and Edloe, 1841 August 11
Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.65. Endorsed.
Lucy Burwell Page Saunders, Taylorsville, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, [1841?] August 16
Barbara M. Page to Elizabeth and Sally Galt, [1841 August 16?]
Scope and Contents Hopes the work of Mr. Hodges and his temporary asistant will bring many into the church. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]
Receipt of W.W. Vest and Co., 1841 August 17
Scope and Contents A recipt for $2.25 received from Dr. Galt.