Box Series 2, Box 8
Contains 38 Results:
John H. Strobia, Richmond, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1849 September 18
Scope and Contents News of the family. Encloses John Lambert's letter from Rio. Mentions Dr. Empie, Cornelius Williamson, Betsey Dixon, and Mr. Smith, Miss Mary Smith, and Mary Louisa.
Caroline Lambert Harrison, Richmond, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1849 September 27
Scope and Contents News of her various Lambert relatives. Her brother William does not want to remain in Fluvanna longer than necessary to settle his wife's estate, for physicians abound there. John should be in California and George is going to try his fortune in New Orleans. Discusses her reading, and her newest child.
Receipt of J. Pierce Root for John Wiley, 1849 September 27
Scope and Contents Receipt of $29.25 received from Dr. John M. Galt.
Receipt of John Whitehurst, 1849 September 29
Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent from William R. Galt.
John H. Strobia to Elizabeth J. Galt, [1849?] September 30
Scope and Contents Mary Williamson has been visiting them and will bring this letter, and a paper holder as a gift.
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with John Wiley, 1849 September
Receipt of J.B. Whiting for Ann M. Whiting, 1849 October 6
Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 servant's hire received from William R. Galt.
Receipted account of Dr. John M. Galt with Ben Waller, 1849 October 10
Scope and Contents Receipt for work done by Wm. Lewis.
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with W.H. Taylor and Co., 1849 October 11
Scope and Contents Account includes note of goods sent.
Receiptd account of Dr. Galt with Mitchell and Tyler, 1849 October 17
Mary Eliza, Norfolk, to Sallie M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1849 October 21
Scope and Contents Upset that the Galts are ill with ague and fever- "one of the most relentless of Wms. torments." Wants all the news of the "old City." Mentions Marianna, Lelia, Cynthia, Mattie Page, and Lissie Williamson. [Note: Mary Eliza is probably Mary Eliza Galt (1835- ), a daughter of Dr. John Minson and Anne White Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a.ii., p.7.]