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Scope and Contents Receipt for $150 received from Dr. John M. Galt for a bust made by Alexander Galt.

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Scope and Contents Wonders if Galt will subscribe $20 or more to the celebration of the 166th anniversary of the foundation of the College. Saunders feels it may appear ridiculous to visitors, as they will see "the slender furnishing of the halls with pupils."

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Scope and Contents Thanks her for the picture, which has been put in a prominent place over the mantlepiece. Heard from Alex that he has finished John's bust and will soon send it. John is sending various books to Randolph Macon and Henry and Emory Colleges.

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Scope and Contents Has delayed sending his sons until now, since received letter on the postponement of the session. Is sending another son, Samuel [or Lemuel]. Leaves the course of study up to the recipient, but wants them to have a "good collegiate education." Joseph will probably go to the University. Sends $250 by the boys and will send the rest when required. "Relying upon your good judgement and discretion, I deliver them up to your management."

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Scope and Contents Has not heard from brother Walker in three weeks. The storm in Richmond was very severe, several houses lost their roofs.

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Scope and Contents Sends the answers to his inquiry concerning Mrs. M. Gentin [?] as copied from the inquest before the Justices when the Lunatic was examined.

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Scope and Contents Will send his sketch of [Alexander Galt Jr?]'s life for him to approve before sending it to Mr. Ramsey.

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Scope and Contents Describes her European travels. Hopes to return home soon.

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Scope and Contents A letter from Y.B. Watkins stated that Galt wants Y.B. Watkins to go to the writer's home. If Galt thinks it prudent, it is all right with him.

Scope and Contents Scope and Contents On the occasion of her sixteenth birthday will begin a correspondence with her cousin. Dr. and Virginia Bayless and Mary Browne have returned to Louisville from Missouri with the 6 Bayless children. Mary cares for Judy [Browne Booth]'s four children. Were disappointed that Alexander Galt did not visit them. News of the marriages of her brothers and sister. [Note: Elizabeth Gray Galt (1841-    ) was the daughter of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. Her grandfather, William...

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Scope and Contents Summarizes Alexander Galt's activities, including spending the summer of 1855 in Williamsburg, and recently sending the marble bust of John M. Galt to them. News of various Williamsburg friends, including Marianna Saunders' marriage to Mr. Wilmer, the Episcopal minister, Mrs. Vest's eldest son's graduation from the University of Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Semple's travels in Europe.

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Scope and Contents Understands Galt has a building to rent in Williamsburg, and while the advertisement says it is 160 feet long and 44 feet wide, Watkins would like to know the number of rooms, and the height, and whether it is brick or stone.

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Scope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of money.

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Scope and Contents Sends her some poetry that is comforting in time of death. The poems are by George W. Doane and L.H. Signurrez [?].

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Scope and Contents Consoles her on the death of her mother. Discusses death of Mamie's little "Clopton".

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Scope and Contents Comments on a funeral service by an English clergyman, and compares it to one at sea, and with funerals in Florence. Has begun a bass relief for the font of St. Paul's, Richmond. Is sorry that "that little boy" [a son of Dr. John Williamson?] has such a dreadful disease.

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Consoles her on the death of her mother. Offers to come stay with her.

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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Consoles her on the death of her mother.

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Consoles her on the death of her mother.

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Sympathizes with her in the death of her mother.

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Sends condolences on the death of her mother. [Note: These 2 letters are on one sheet.]

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Was so glad to see Walker and hear about all their Williamsburg friends. News of her father and other members of her family.

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Letter of condolence on the death of her mother.