Scope and Contents Sends the boy as he promised. He wishes him to be a good Latin and Greek scholar, and strong in Mathematics, but Galt has complete control of him.

Scope and Contents Praise of her sister Elizabeth. Notes that Williamsburg is very sickly and there have been several cases of typhus fever.

Scope and Contents The quote is from a poem written by Rev. H.M. Denison on the death of his wife, Alice Tyler Denison.

Scope and Contents "Cousin" may refer to Sally M. Galt. Condolences on a death [probably that of Elizabeth J. Galt]. Mentions Marianne Saunders, Lou Petitt [?], and the Bishop.

Scope and Contents Would like to borrow $20 for a few days.

Scope and Contents Finds Galt's description of Abe not flattering, but hopes "that gentle persuasive, Master Birch" will change things. There has been much sickness in Norfolk.

Scope and Contents Describes Lissie Williamson Harrison as a "first rate housekeeper," and her home as in a "beautiful situation" and "large... and elegant." Have seen Julien Harrison and his wife often. "The neighborhood is principally made up of Harrisons."

Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of condolence. Sends her condolences on the death of Lettie's sister Alice Tyler Denison.

Scope and Contents Has been at the Fauquier Springs. Will shortly go to Kentucky to care for Bessie, her sister Alice's child, and bring back Alice's remains. Her son, Robert, will go to school in Fredericksburg. News of her father and brother.

Scope and Contents The female patients at the Asylum have made various things to be exhibited at the Fair, including two quilts. [Almost half this letter is torn away.]

Scope and Contents Lizzy Williamsburg  Harrison has a son. News of their relatives in Richmond.

Scope and Contents Would like him to do a bust of John and hopes he can stay with them while doing it.

Scope and Contents Would be glad to do her brother's bust, as he hopes to make as many portraits as possible before the Jefferson statue. Has an appointment to do a portrait bust of Mrs. Bruce.

Scope and Contents Thanks her for the sympathy on the death of her brother. Wants to borrow a book for Mrs. Ashburn.

Scope and Contents Feels "John Birch" will cure Abe's laziness. Money is very tight.

Scope and Contents Describes the circumstances and manner of her brother's death. [Note: Gabriella Galt (ca. 1815-1891) is discussing the suicide of her brother, William Trebell Galt (1814-1854). They were children of William Trebell Galt and his second wife, Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genalogy, I.E.1.b. and c., p. 5.]

Scope and Contents Letter regarding Alexander Galt, Jr.'s proposed statue of Jefferson with a long quotation from A. Galt regarding his method of preparation for the work. Draft.

Scope and Contents News of the family's health.

Scope and Contents Terry does not want to go to school to Mr. Pryor, and the writer hopes Galt can persuade him to return to his school.

Scope and Contents Encloses money to pay for Abe's schooling. Would have sent it sooner, but because of the pressure in the money market the bank could not give it to him.

Scope and Contents Asks Galt to enquire about Abe's debt of $142.

Scope and Contents Is worried that he has not heard from his parents in the last year. Enjoys his church and congregation. His wife is a school teacher. Sends love and respects to "the white family."

Scope and Contents Will pay only for a few items on the bill sent him. Thinks that it is disgraceful that his ward, Abel, a boy of twelve years, should be charged with these things. Refers to a Virginia law whereby a student cannot charge goods without the consent of a parent or guardian. Says that Galt's school will break down if he cannot keep his students from running up big bills without permission.

Scope and Contents Feels Dr. Mayo avoided him while in Norfolk. Sends Abe's fare to Norfolk.

Scope and Contents Describes her arrival there and describes the College building. Inquires about the number of students at "Mary College," especially the number from Petersburg.