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Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to "Lizzie". Is writing her after so many years for saw pieces by her in the "Churchman". Describes her six children. Mentions Cousin Eliza Vest, and reminisces over their childhood.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents Has been so ill that could write only to Alice Tyler Denison and Tazewell Tyler. Describes the festivities in Annapolis. Describes Julia and another niece of Bishop Johns. Is very pleased that Sally's mother had her picture taken. Alice is very contented, as she should be, for Mr. Denison's congregation is very kind. Heard that the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for [Alexander] Galt's statue of Jefferson. Just heard of Alexina Galt's death. Mentions little Mary, and...

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Scope and Contents The First Decade is not yet ready for distribution, but does send 300 copies of the "Propos". [Note: Badly torn and stained.]

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Scope and Contents Describes Martha Christian's home. Eliza Vest has returned from Lynchburg and describes "yr darling Robert" in glowing terms. News of many friends, including Lelia and Marianna Saunders, Virginia Joyner, and Sally Cary Peachy.

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Scope and Contents Many people think John was too good in refusing to have his salary raised. Alex Galt has a $10,000 appropriation for the statue of Jefferson. Bishop John's family are moving to Alexandria. Mentions Rebecca Ewell and Lelia and Marianne Saunders.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Professional and personal papers; 1745-1892; of the Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers primarily concern the Galt family's work at the Eastern State Hospital, including apothecary shop daybooks, account books, medical daybooks, clinical notebooks, weather diaries, commonplace books, reports, medical notes, lecture notes, correspondence, and other. The personal papers consist of diaries, letters, scrapbooks, school notes, financial papers, memoirs, and other material....

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Scope and Contents News of family and friends.

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Scope and Contents Thanks Galt for his kindness to his son, Robert. Is now pondering Robert's future education. Feels the four years necessary to become an apothecary would be almost useless. Dr. Upshur thinks he should be a doctor, and the writer tends to agree. Robert has not expressed an opinion. The writer is considering civil engineering, and generally would like Galt's opinion. Asks to be remembered to the Revd. Mr. Pain.

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Scope and Contents News of various relatives and many mutal friends.

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Scope and Contents Sent one of Wm's letters to Mr. Wise with a very favorable recommendation. When his son is older may send him to William.

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Scope and Contents After 40 years lost his office as City Gauger [?], and blames it on universal suffrage. News of the family. Inquires about Matilda.

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Scope and Contents Letter of condolence on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.

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Scope and Contents Letter on condolence on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.

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Scope and Contents Is glad to hear that Sally's mother, brother and sister are all better. News of the death of Mr. Poitiaux.

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Scope and Contents Letter of condolence. [Note: This letter is dated May 19, 1853, but clearly refers to Elizabeth Galt's death and must, therefore, have been written one year later.]

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Scope and Contents Sends sympathy on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.

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Scope and Contents The day after his last letter to Sally [see May 17, 1854] he read in the paper of Elizabeth's sudden death. Was rather prepared for it, and sends condolences.

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Scope and Contents Heard from Mrs. Semple of Elizabeth's death and sends condolences.

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Scope and Contents He is coming to school to Galt next session, and is bringing his cousin from Alabama. The cousin wants to prepare for the University of Virginia.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Professional and personal papers; 1745-1892; of the Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers primarily concern the Galt family's work at the Eastern State Hospital, including apothecary shop daybooks, account books, medical daybooks, clinical notebooks, weather diaries, commonplace books, reports, medical notes, lecture notes, correspondence, and other. The personal papers consist of diaries, letters, scrapbooks, school notes, financial papers, memoirs, and other material....

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Scope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.

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Scope and Contents Condolences on the death of Elizabeth Galt. Comments that while he never met her she was "an object [of] deep interest to the entire community from the seclusion in which she lived, [and] the misfortune that she suffered." Asks that condolences be sent to John's cousins, the Misses Galts [Gabriella and Sally], on the death of their mother. [Note: The second death referred to is probably that of Mary Arnet.]

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Scope and Contents The bearer, William, is the son of the servant Sally now in the Asylum. He wants to know if she can be brought home.

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Scope and Contents Mourns the death of Elizabeth J. Galt. Will visit her the first time she goes to Kings Creek. Has a large family. Mary E. Walker visited her recently.

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Scope and Contents Requests news of the family since Elizabeth's death.