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Scope and Contents Describes the procession of sons and cadets. Mentions many friends and acquaintances, including Col. Armistead, Mrs. Gen. Scott, Mr. Mayo, and Mrs. Cabell.

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Scope and Contents (Morning) Suggests Sally comes home as their mother is ill. If no friend is coming down Wednesday, George Coke will meet her at Jamestown.

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Scope and Contents (Evening) The letter is addressed to "Lizzie". Is sending this with Mr. Moore who is returning a cured patient. Describes Sally Wright's party.

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Scope and Contents The next time Galt writes about Mr. Hatcher, please include word on how Alexander Yancy is.  His Father lives nearby and is anxious about him.

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Scope and Contents Their father is not upset about having lost his position. Describes John Galt [their cousin from Kentucky], and their trip down the river from Richmond. He liked the people in Williamsburg, but thought the town small and decayed. News of the ill healths of Mr. Christian and John Warren.

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Scope and Contents News of the family's health. Mr. Harrison is making his farm on the river in Charles City County a profitable one. Heard recently from George and John Lambert, who are in San Francisco.

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Scope and Contents Comments on visit to Williamsburg of John Galt of Louisville. Caroline Harrison has another child.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Was glad to hear of John, though regrets that he did not attend the Exhibition at the College on July 3. John's brother William wants to visit Williamsburg, but studies and a family will prevent it. Thanks Elizabeth for several gifts. Encloses pictures of himself and Williams, and locks of hair from his two great grand-daughters (Sally and Elizabeth). Former President Tyler used to think the writer looked like his brother [Dr. A.D. Galt], but removal of a tumor on the lip...

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Scope and Contents Is working hard so he can come home soon. News of his work and of Florence.

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Scope and Contents Comments on his father's news that he will lose his office of Post Master. His present work and future plans.

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Scope and Contents The heirs can get information regarding their Revolutionary War claims by writing General DuVal, who lives in Tallahassee, Florida, but now is in VA.

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Scope and Contents Jim is very anxious to become a doctor, and keeps busy among the Dispensary, Dr. Silvester's shop, and the ladies. News of various acquaintances, mostly identified only by first name. In the evening the mosquitoes are dreadful. Some brick tenements are being built opposite them, but they are not removing the trees. News of [the Capron girls?] and possible arrangements for them to support themselves.

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Scope and Contents Discusses the fees he charges for investigating and presenting Revolutionary War claims. Describes his Revolutionary documents as "voluminous." DuVal is a native of Richmond and attended William and Mary in 1810. Gives various references.

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Scope and Contents Sends a political article he has written and would like to see published. Williamsburg is flourishing with two male academies and a female academy in a building that cost $9000. Draft. [Note: This draft letter is on the back of a note regarding the cashier of the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, dated August 25, 1852 and signed by John M. Galt, Administrator of A.D. Galt.]

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Scope and Contents His life and work in Florence.

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Scope and Contents His life and work in Florence, with some discussion of the problems he has.

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Scope and Contents Received Galt's letter regarding DuVal's circular. DuVal has been flooding Virginia with these. Alexander Galt does not believe that anything more is due his father's estate as the heir of his uncle Patrick, or John's grandfather's estate.

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Scope and Contents Understands young Bernard and young Benberry are returning to William's school. Does not know how they would survive without the mosquito nets. Discusses the recent letters from Alexander. Frank [Francis Land Galt?] hopes to get the position of Assistant at "Our Hospital" Charlotte, Lucy, and Mary [Capron] are at Dr. Silvester's, and Annie is visiting Mrs. Nottingham in Williamsburg.

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Scope and Contents Eliza, Sally, and little Sal have returned from the Hugeunot Springs much improved. General Lambert is at the Springs, and there was an unfounded rumor that he was dead. News of his wife's health. Their cook was married last week in their drawing room by Revd. Doctor Jones, and then ate in their dining room in the basement. "All this to accommodate a parcel of invited slaves and coloured free people."

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Scope and Contents Describes his arrival at the University, his meeting with Dr. Gessner Harrison and a visit to his home, his rooming arrangements, and the courses he is taking, and his financial affairs. Gives his intention of studying very hard.

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Scope and Contents The Bishop will attend Bishop Doan's trial soon. Mrs. Gibson was brought to the Asylum after bringing her son to the Academy. John finished the Report. Discussed Dr. Corbin.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Atkinson, the Isle of Wight Congressman, spoke at the Court House.

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Scope and Contents Hoped her sister would return home soon, but now, since there is some fever in town, she should wait until after the first frost. Jim left last week for the University. Lucy and Charlotte Capron have left for school, and Mary is visiting in Williamsburg. Commodore Skinner, acting secretary of the Navy, gave Alexander permission to return home on the San Jacinto. However, they have heard rumors that it is not a safe ship.

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Scope and Contents Her visits and other activities in Richmond, including visits from many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Isaac Dove is in the Staunton Asylum. Mentions the Saunders, the Hallyburtons, Armisted Christian [?], John Carter, Dick Mackenzie, and Mrs. Woolfolk.

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Scope and Contents News of a sale, and various compliments on his work.