Box Series 2, Box 8
Contains 334 Results:
Receipted account of John M. Galt with W.W. Vest and Co., 1849 July 5
Scope and Contents Receipted account dated July 3- December 22, 1848.
Unknown, Williamsburg, to Jennie, 1849 July 9
Scope and Contents Thanks her for the bookmark.
Receipted account of Mrs. M. Galt with E. Hurt, 1849 July 10
Scope and Contents Receipted account dated March 31- July 10.
Receipt of John G. Williamson, 1849 July 10
Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe for 1848.
J.H. Strobia, Richmond, to Elizabeth J. Galt, Williamsburg, 1849 July 17
Scope and Contents Sent 2 dozen knives last week and encloses the residue from the old tavern's rent.
Alexander Galt, Jr., Florence, to Brother [William R. Galt, Norfolk], 1849 July 21
Scope and Contents While ill was visited by Dr. Harding, Mr. Powers, and Mr. Tiffany. Plans to move shortly. Mentions many acquaintances including Dr. Duyer of New Orleans, Dr. Elliotson, and Dr. Aiken. Discourses on the European pronunciation of Latin and Greek. [Note: This letter is in pencil on thin paper, and very faded.]
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mr. Mackenzie, 1849 July
Scope and Contents Thanks him for the little basket.
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with Drinker and Morris, 1849 August 10
Scope and Contents Account included a note on certain books that they will have to order.
Receipted account of Mr. John M. Galt with R. H. Graves, 1849 August 10
David Caldwell, Hot Springs, Bath County, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1849 August 21
Scope and Contents Will go to Goochland if Mr. Whittle declines the post. If can, will probably stay with his father-in-law's family for 2 years, and then serve as chaplain at the University for 2 years. Hopes Mr. Walker will accept the rectorship of St. Paul's, and elaborates on Walker's qualifications for the post.
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with Drinker and Morris, 1849 August 24
J. Woodson, Richmond, to Dr. J.M. Galt, 1849 August 24
Scope and Contents Requests payment for the office chair.
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with A. Morris, 1849 August 28
Account of Dr. John M. Galt with John Wiley, 1849 August
Receipted account of Thomas Nelson's estate and of Dr. John M. Galt, 1849 September 1
Scope and Contents An account with the Collector of Williamsburg.
C.O. Butler, Oak Grove, to [William R. Galt?], 1849 September 3
Scope and Contents Fears letters from his father in California burned in the fire in St. Louis. Mentions John Jenkins.
Receipt of H.A. Atkinson for H. Belvin, 1849 September 5
Scope and Contents Receipt for $50 received from John M. Galt.
Account of John M. Galt with Wm. M. Jones, 1849 September 16
Scope and Contents Account for corn and wheat.
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.