Box Series 2, Box 5
Contains 325 Results:
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Isaac Vaiden totalling, 1841 November 18
Scope and Contents Account totalling $11.88. [Note: This is actually headed "The Estate of Doctor A.D. Galt" indicating it was written some time after Galt's death on November 20.]
Account of the Estate of Dr. A.D. Galt with John A. Deneufville, [1841?] November 20
Scope and Contents Account of $31.00 for making a close stool, and a black walnut coffin and case. Endorsed. [Note: This is headed 1840, but is certainly meant for 1841, the day and date Dr. Galt died. ]
Newspaper obituaries of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt, 1840 November 20
Scope and Contents Obituaries of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt (1771-1841) from the Richmond Whig, the Churchman, Norfolk Beacon, Norfolk Phoenix, and two unidentified papers.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, 1841 November 22
Scope and Contents Hopes Mr. Sylvester has begun his duties, and that William is benefitting from his great talents. Sends a newspaper obituary for Aunt Fullgham. Since they were poor, he and Richard Capron are paying the funeral expenses. Mentions Cunningham.
Eulogy of Dr. Alexander D. Galt, 1841 November 24
Scope and Contents Eulogy by the Court of Directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Copy, bordered in black. [Sent to the widow?].
A. Griffin [?], Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 November 25
Scope and Contents Was glad William was pleased with most of his professors, though he excepted "that prince of pedants Geo Tucker Esq." Describes a meeting at the Court House to choose delegates to the education Convention in Richmond in December. The lectures of Professor Welles. Mentions J. Tally, Ben. Pollard, Bob Taylor, Rd. Leecock, Dr. Clinton, Mr. Sylvester, Va. Loyall, the Cooks, and John and Martin Cormick.
Lucy Burwell Page Saunders to Sally M. Galt, 1841 November 30
Scope and Contents Sympathizes with the Galts on the recent death of Dr. Galt. Sister is still ill.
John H. Strobia to John M. Galt, [1841 November?]
Scope and Contents Just heard of his father's death, and sends his condolences. Would like to know the particulars at some time in the future.
Elizabeth Galt Lambert, Richmond, to Mrs. Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 December 2
Scope and Contents Caroline expects to be confined soon. News of family illnesses. Were most upset at the Bishop's death.
Alexina Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 December 3
Scope and Contents Heard from Cousin Gabriella Galt that Dr. Galt's funeral procession was very large since "every body was anxious to see the last of the good man." Mentions Virginia Loyall, Mr. Tazewell, Captain Drummond, Mr. Sylvester, and Mr. Vickery.
Jim (James D. Galt), Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841 December 3?]
Scope and Contents Comments on changes from last year's loud Whig revels.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841 December 3?]
Scope and Contents Family news. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper. Part of that from Jim may be from Alexander Jr. as the handwriting seems to change.]
Account of Mrs. Galt with Sheldon and Maupin, 1841 December 7
Scope and Contents An account totalling $18.13.
Cary (Caroline Lambert Harrison), Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 December 10
Scope and Contents A letter of consolation. Family news.
Receipt signed by J. Jones, 1841 December 13
Scope and Contents A receipt for $8.75 received from Dr. Galt.
Alexander Galt Jr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia., 1841 December 18
Scope and Contents News of his schools. Mr. Vickery married Margaret Saunders.
James D. Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841 December 18?]
Scope and Contents News of his schooling. Cousin Virginia Loyall is going to marry Littleton Tazewell.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1841 December 18?]
Scope and Contents Is anxious to know how William did on his examination. [Note: The three above letters were all on one sheet of paper.]
Annie Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1841 December 20
Scope and Contents News of the family, especially Jimmy.
Account of Dr. John Galt with James Gray, 1841 December 29
Scope and Contents An account with the tailor totalling $17.00.
John F. Bryan to Dr. John Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 December 29
Scope and Contents Wants to sell his servants and wonders if Galt would like to purchase Grace and her family and/'or Arrenor and her family.
Account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with William Edloe, 1841 December 31
Scope and Contents An account, January 1- December 31, totalling $9.50.
John F. Bryan to Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1841 December 31
Scope and Contents Arrenor and her family will cost $800 to $1000, based on the appraisal by someone better acquainted with their value, or on the "hiring tomorrow."
Account of Dr. A.D. Galt with William Edloe, 1841 December
Scope and Contents Account totalling $.94.
H.P.S. to Sally M. Galt, [1841 December?]
Scope and Contents Fears they will think themselves forgotten in their hour of affliction, but the writer has been ill, and has a sick family. Asks to be remembered to Sally's mother and sister, and inquires about her mother.