Box Series 2, Box 5
Contains 325 Results:
Memorandum of account, 1842 January
Scope and Contents Memorandum of account for January, 1842, with various copies of a parting phrase on the reverse.
Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Saunders, 1842 January
Scope and Contents Responds to Mrs. Saunders note of consolation on the death of Dr. Galt. Describes her father as never uttering "one word of praise or one word of reproof." [Note: This may be a rough draft or an unsent letter.]
Receipt of J.S. O'Neal and Co., 1842 February 2
Scope and Contents A receipt for $7.70 received from W.R. Galt.
Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Thomas Gatewood, 1842 February 2
Scope and Contents Was surprised by Gatewood's letter since Gabriel Galt Williamson had said the children would be returning to Williamsburg in 2-3 weeks, but since Gatewood is their nearest relative she will not interfere. "Copy" written at top of letter.
John M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Thomas Gatewood, 1842 February 2
Scope and Contents Does not agree that it is now more incovenient for the children to reside "at my Mother's." [ "Copy" at top.] [Note: These two letters, seemingly rough drafts, are on the same sheet of paper. Thomas Gatewoood must have been either the father or the brother of Gabriel Galt Williamson's wife, Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson.]
Account of Mrs. Galt with W.W. Vest and Co., 1842 February 6
Scope and Contents An account, January 18-February 6, totalling $11.77.
M.L. Cornick, Philadelphia, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 February 10
Scope and Contents Describes his work at medical school. Mentions "Old George", Compton, Higginbotham, Norris, Rodere, and Flannagan, all seemingly professors or students at the University.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 February 16
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with James Gray, 1842 February 1[8?]
Scope and Contents An account of $11.50 for making a coat, pants, and double breasted vest.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 February 19
Scope and Contents News of his schoolwork. Drew a picture of the Hospital. Mentions Gabe, Sam Marsh, and Mary Wilkinson.
Alexina Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 February 21
Scope and Contents News of the family and the church.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1842?] February 23
Scope and Contents Dr. John from Baltimore is drawing great crowds to the church.
Jim (James D. Galt), Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 [February?]
Scope and Contents News of his school, and of the family's health. Tales of his schoolmates. [Note: These four letters are on one sheet of paper.]
Robert Saunders to Dr. John M. Galt, 1842 February 28
Scope and Contents Has received $20 to rent pew 15 until next Easter. On reverse, various financial notes.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia
Scope and Contents Hopes William will do well that day [on an examination?]. News of the church and the impression of Dr. Johns [?] on various friends.
P. Loisser [?], St. Louis, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 March 1
Scope and Contents "Times are worse here than I ever thought they...could be... The only currency... (Illinois paper) is not worth [anything]..." Has joined the Native American Association. Discusses the political situation there. His impression of conditions in Norfolk. Messages to various friends. News of his various pranks. Mentions Pat Cunningham, Wm. Steed, and John Perry.
John H. Strobia, Richmond, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1842 March 8
Scope and Contents News of the family including Caroline Lambert Harrison's son. News of the Empies. Mr. Enders bought out Gabriel's interest in the Old City Tavern, and should expect his proportion of the rent.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 March 9
Scope and Contents Hopes that with Mr. Rogers' brother as professor of chemistry the course will be easier. William's uncle Patrick is commander at Fort Niagara.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, [1842 March 9?]
Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Lyne's tombstone. News of various relatives. Uncle Patrick's letter contained a deed for some of the western land. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with Vest and Co., 1842 April 30
Scope and Contents An account totalling $9.08.
Vegetation and Weather Calendar of Alexander D. Galt, 1841-1842
Scope and Contents "Calender kept at Williamsburg Virginia by Alexander D. Galt showing the progress of vegetation, the mean maximum and minimum temperature... and the direction of the winds...," January- April, 1841, and January-April, 1842.
Alexander Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, University of Virginia, 1842 May 4
Scope and Contents Relates the latest developments in William's attempt to get the Professorship.
George Wilson, Norfolk, to Visitors of William and Mary College, 1842 May 6
Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follows this sheet.]
Jno. N. Tazewell, Norfolk, to Robert Saunders, William and Mary College, 1842 May 7
Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]
Jno. N. Tazewell, Norfolk, to Thomas R. Dew, William and Mary College, 1842 May 7
Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]