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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.

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....