Box Series 2, Box 5
Contains 325 Results:
Mr. White, Richmond, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 August 19
Scope and Contents Requests Elizabeth to give her brother the enclosed sheets of the Messenger, and ask him to use them carefully and write his corrections legibly.
Receipt of J. J. Bouden, 1841 August 31
Scope and Contents A receipt for $1.25 received from Dr. A.D. Galt.
Elisabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lucy Burwell Page Saunders, Taylorsville, Hanover County, 1841 August
Scope and Contents Mrs. Sheldon remained in town, and rides over frequently to bring them green-gage plums. Discusses society's criteria for chosing Belles and Beaux, in which wealth is the only thing given serious consideration. Her father's creed was that no man should ever use any of his wife's money, and that it should be left entirely to her disposal and so secured by law. Mrs. Lee died, like many of her family, of rapid consumption.
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Sheldon and Maupin, 1841 September 4
Scope and Contents Account, August 26-September 4, totalling $3.00.
Account of Dr. Galt with Sheldon and Maupin, 1841 September 10
Scope and Contents An acount totalling $1.75.
W.W. Vest to Miss Elizabeth Galt, 1841 September 13
Scope and Contents Is going on his "usual visit North" in a few days, and will be glad to get them anything they need.
Gabriel Galt Williamson, U.S.S. Pennsylvania, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 September 11
Scope and Contents Sprained his ankle the day after Robert Saunders left. Have been many promotions. News of scarlet fever in Portsmouth and Norfolk, of which three children of Adelaide Tyler Armstrong have died. Finds Cooper's works deteriorating. News of the Williamsons. Heard the whole Cabinet, except Webster, resigned, and Judge Upshur is now Secretary of the Navy. Praises former Secretary Badger. Mentions Dick Galt and William Gatewood.
Annie Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 September 15
Scope and Contents News of approaching marriages among many of their acquaintances.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841 September 15?]
Scope and Contents The confession of a Negro accused of nearly killing two women. A fight with school friends. Mentions Aunt Fullgham and Uncle Dick.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841 September 15?]
Scope and Contents Has order Bennetts Herald for his son. [Note: The three above sheets are all on one sheet of paper.]
Lucy Burwell Page Saunders, Taylorsville, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, [1841?] September 16
Scope and Contents Her sister is at the Springs, where she saw the remarkable cure of Waldie, the editor of the "Circulating Library." News of the travels of her son, Mr. Vest, Judge Tucker and Mrs. Spenser. Describes a visit to Hickory Hill. [Note: o includes a note to Sally M. Galt, thanking her for her letter and expressing pleasure that Dr. [A.D.] Galt goes out, and hopes Dr. Williamson will recover.]
Elisabeth J. Galt to Mrs. Lucy Burwell Page Saunders, circa 1841 September 30
Scope and Contents Comments on Mr. Waldie's cure. Mrs. Coke, Nancy Marshall and her brother went to Montre John M. Galt boards at the Morris House in Philadelphia and often sees visitors from Virginia.
[Sally M. Galt?] to Marianna Saunders, circa 1841 September 30
Scope and Contents Discusses her reading and comments on the improvement in "Br. Jonathan" since Willis became editor. Brought Mrs. Saunders' and Miss Barbara Page's flowers in to protect them from the frost. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]
B.E. Cobb, Southampton, to Dr. John. M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 September 30
Scope and Contents Will send John all the information he can on the lunatics. Discusses the case of Ely, with information on other derangement in the family. Information on Mrs. Richardson [?] will be in his next letter. Asks John to ask Dr. A.D. Galt if he remembers Briggs, an inmate of the Hospital 35 years ago. Understands John Tyler [Jr] has been dismissed from office. Quotes Tyler's business card.
Account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with the Collector of the City of Williamsburg, 1841 October 3
Scope and Contents An account of $14.57 for tax on five slaves, four horses, a carriage, and two gigs, and eight town levies. On reverse, memoranda on taxes owed by various people.
Alexina Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 October 3
Scope and Contents The Tylers wanted John and Sally to go with them to Washington this summer. Describes a visit of Prince de Joinville. Scarlet fever is raging.
Poodle D. Galt (James D. Galt) to William R. Galt, 1841 October 3
Scope and Contents Describes fight between Zander and Gabriel Capron. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]
"Jacobi Dickei Galti", Norfolk, to William R. Galt, 1841 October 13
Scope and Contents News of his school, including new students Arthur Kenneday and Samuel Redrick. News of the family. [Note: A.G's postscript that "this is a bit of originality for you" is quite true, for it is a mixture of Latin and English as only a young boy could compound them.]
Alexander Galt, Jr. to William R. Galt, 1841 October 13
Scope and Contents News of his school. Mentions Richard Capron, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hon (both schoolmasters), Mr. Johnson, across the street who died, Myra Barraud's wedding, Mr. Wallis and Mr. John P. Scott.
Alexander Galt to William R. Galt, 1841 October 15
Scope and Contents Mira Barraud was married last night. News of the illness of the Caprons. Jim is better after a mild case of scarlet fever.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 October 23
Scope and Contents Is reading Hume's History of England, and began French. Mr. Tyler recognized father when he saw him today. Mentions various relatives.
Annie J. Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, 1841 November 12
Scope and Contents Father and the boys were in Williamsburg. Cousin Alexander Galt of Williamsburg is sick and father thinks he will die soon. Mentions many acquaintances, including Mira and Mr. Wilson, Miss Carmichael from Richmond, and Mary Butt.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 November 12
Scope and Contents Cousin Alex is very low. He is now on his back, and cannot linger many weeks. [Note: It is hard to say which Alexander Galt of Williamsburg is referred to in these two letters. Both were quite illl, but Dr. Galt did die eight days later, while his son lingered on for another year.]
Gabriel G. Williamson, Norfolk, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 November 17
Scope and Contents Various business affairs he was taking care of for the Galts. Mentions Mrs. Gatewood and Miss Custis.
Receipt of J. H. Morrison, 1841 November 17
Scope and Contents A receipt for $2.50 received from Dr. A. Galt.