Box Series 2, Box 10
Contains 19 Results:
James D. Galt, Norfolk, to John M. Galt, 1858 January 4
Scope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of money.
Lelia B. Saunders to Sally M. Galt, 1858 January 16
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 [?].
Maria G. Clopton, Chesapeake Female College, to Sallie M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1858 January 22
Scope and Contents Consoles her on the death of her mother. Discusses death of Mamie's little "Clopton".
Alexander Galt, Florence, to Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1858 January 24
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.
Mary Eliza Capron, New Kent, to Sally M. Galt, 1858 January 25
Consoles her on the death of her mother. Offers to come stay with her.
Obituaries of Mrs. Mary D. Galt, 1858 January
Lucy [Capron?], Farmington, to Sally M. Galt, 1858 February 2
Consoles her on the death of her mother.
Elizabeth G. Galt, Repton, to Sallie M. Galt, 1858 February 10
Consoles her on the death of her mother.
Sally Lambert, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, [1858?] February 13
Sympathizes with her in the death of her mother.
Eliza G. Lambert to Sally M. Galt, [1858 February 13?]
Sends condolences on the death of her mother. [Note: These 2 letters are on one sheet.]
Julia, Malvern, to Eliza [Vest?], 1858 February 16
Was so glad to see Walker and hear about all their Williamsburg friends. News of her father and other members of her family.
William Tunstall, Norfolk, to Sallie M. Galt, [1858?] February 25
Letter of condolence on the death of her mother.
Alexander Galt, Florence, to William R. Galt, 1858 March 8
The letter is written by "Sawney". Discusses his work and that of various acquaintances of his.
John S. Millson, House of Representatives, to William R. Galt, Pattonsburg, 1858 March 18
Sends him a copy of his speech and hopes Galt agrees with him.
T. Sweeney to Dr. John M. Galt, 1858 May 24
Wants information regarding the date of delivery of S. Bowman's, S.T. Bowman's and C. Durfey's bonds.
Gessner Harrison, University of Virginia, to [William R. Galt?], 1858 May 26
Discusses his newest book, which will soon be on sale. Inquires about inexpensive ways of sending single copies.
Alexander Galt, Florence, to William R. Galt, 1858 July 2
Deplores some action of a young relative of theirs. News of various friends in Italy and of his work.
Eliza M. Keith, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Robert Gilliam, City Point, Virginia, 1858 July 12
Is very anxious to see the recipient, who is her sister, as well as to see Emily. Mr. Minor, Mrs. Wilmer's baby, and Mr. Washington have all died fairly recently. There is music every evening at the hospital. [Note: For identification of writer see November 26, 1858]