Box Series 2, Box 8
Contains 11 Results:
W.W. Vest to Dr. Galt, 1849 January 1
Scope and Contents Regrets that has no coal to spare.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Florence, to Annie Jeffery Galt, 1850 January 5
Scope and Contents Social life in Florence. Comments on other men studying to be artists.
Bond between Edwin H. Hunt, Turner Christian, and William S. Cowperthwaiten, 1850 January 31
Scope and Contents Bond in a case brought before John M. Galt, alderman and justice of the peace of Williamsburg.
John R. Thompson, Richmond, to W. R. Galt, 1850 February 7
Scope and Contents Will publish the verses Galt sent him and hopes he will continue to work in German literature. Refers to their days at University of Virginia.
W.W. Vest to Dr. John M. Galt, Eastern Asylum, 1850 February 15
Scope and Contents Regarding sale of tobacco and snuff under contract since December 1, 1849.
Thos. Benbury, Edenton, North Carolina, to Mr. William R. Galt, 1850 February 24
Scope and Contents Regrets that Joseph left school, but feels Lemuel will be a good student.
W.R. Galt, Norfolk, to C.W. Searle, Zanesville [?], Ohio, 1850 March 15
Scope and Contents Wants certain information on a land claim being prosecuted by Searle. [Copy.]
Gay Williamson, Bowling Green, Virginia, to Lizzie A. Williamson, c/o Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1850 March 31
Scope and Contents Is not surprised that she loves Williamsburg, but wishes she would spend more time with her own family. Mentions many relatives. Imagines her "clubs" are very interesting, but does not think Lizzie is dignified enough to be President. Tell Tom [Williamson, Lizzie's brother] they expect him home as soon as he has a vacation. Mentions the Hudgins girl, Mary Eeland, and various other neighbors.
Gessner Harrison, University of Virginia, to [William R. Galt?], 1850 April 4
Scope and Contents News of his family and the University. Comments on the work and personality of many of the professors. Feels the recipient could do quite well in Buchanan [?].
Junius H. Smith, Virginia Military Institute, to unknown recipient, 1850 April 23
Scope and Contents Because of the large number of applications it is impossible to say if Sylvester will receive an appointment, though his chances are very good. A new barrack is being built. Will have a new edition of the algebra book out this summer.
Folder 83, 1853 January-May
Scope and Contents Note: Beginning with the 1850 material, accounts, receipts, and bills have not been catalogued unless of unusual nature or interest. Anyone interested in the information found in this sort of document will find a rich supply in the collection.