Box Series 2, Box 8
Contains 334 Results:
Julia Ewell, York, to Sally M. Galt, 1851 July 23
Scope and Contents Her father is very ill. Her daughter cannot come to York and wants her to return home. Understands Mr. Ewell is in Boston. "Mr. Ewell is going to take his Mother to live with him." Mentions Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Mauphin, and Mrs. Wright. [Note: This letter is very disjointed.]
E. Hunt to Dr. John M. Galt, 1851 July 27
Scope and Contents Seemingly wants to borrow money.
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with W. H. Taylor and Co., 1851 August 12
Scope and Contents Account with a note that he cannot get "Graham Crackers" in Norfolk, and has substituted with "Navy Bread."
P. Claiborne Gooch, Secretary, Medical Society of Virginia, Richmond, to Dr. John M. Galt, 1851 August 18
Scope and Contents Printed announcement of regular monthly meeting of the Society for August 19, plus letter offering to nominate Galt for membership in the Society.
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with W.H. Taylor and Co., 1851 August 28
Scope and Contents Account with note that have found "Graham Crackers" and are sending them to him.
Sally M. Galt, Richmond, to Mrs. Dr. Alexander D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1851 September 22
Scope and Contents Describes the boat trip up to Richmond, and mentions that Mrs. Edloe, John Armistead, Mr. and Mrs. James French, and Mr. Johnson were on board. Describes their visit with their relatives in Richmond.
Sally M. Galt, Staunton, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1851 September 23
Scope and Contents Describes the trip up from Richmond.
Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, to Sally Maria Galt, Richmond, 1851 September 24
Scope and Contents Describes their "rural" life. York is very unhealthy. Is writing in the study. Received the certificate of John's election to the Medical Society. Mentions George Southall, Matilda, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. Wright, and Mr. Clowes.
Sally M. Galt, Staunton, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1851 September 26
Scope and Contents Describes her activities in Staunton, including various parties. Mentions Capt. Fulton, Mrs. George Burwell, Mrs. Sheldon, Miss Thomson, Miss Cullen, and Henry Washington.
James M. Mahone to Mrs. Galt, 1851 October 3
Scope and Contents Wants to buy a hickory tree from her.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Florence, to William R. Galt, 1851 October 9
Scope and Contents His life in Italy.
Marianne Saunders to Sally M. Galt, 1851 October 17
Scope and Contents Returns a book, and lends Sally one.
John H. Strobia, Richmond, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1851 October 24
Scope and Contents Laments the death of Mr. Enders. Nearly promised Mr. Barziza to go to Williamsburg yesterday, but cannot go at this time.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Florence, to Alexander Galt, Norfolk, 1851 December 25
Scope and Contents Describes his recent pieces.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Florence, to Alexina and Anna Galt, 1851 December 25
Scope and Contents Describes his statues, and his social life. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]
Memorandum Book of Elizabeth J. Galt, 1842-1851
Lissie Williamson, Bowling Green, to Elizabeth Galt, Williamsburg, 1851
Scope and Contents Describes her trip home from Williamsburg. Asks about many people and things in Williamsburg. Mentions Bob Wynne, Mr. R. Harrison, Miss Tunstall, and Aunt Sally.
A.C. [?] Barziza, Rochester, N.Y., to Dr. Galt, 1851
Scope and Contents Delivered Grange to his brother, though he was annoyed about having to go there.