Box Series 2, Box 10
Contains 23 Results:
Gessner Harrison, University of Virginia, to William R. Galt, 1858 August 2
Describes the long hours he has had to work. Discusses the reception of his book by [Galt] and various newspapers.
Copies of Excerpts from Letters
Of Dr. Gessner Harrison, May 26, 1858, and August 2, 1858. Discusses the reception of his book. [Attested copy.] The letter was likely written prior to 1858 August 2.
Gessner Harrison, University of Virginia, to William R. Galt, 1858 August 9
Discusses Galt's school and his comments on the writer's book.
Sallie Lambert, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, 1858 August 26
News of the family, especially ill health. Understands Gay Williamson would move to Williamsburg in October. They thought Gabriel had bought Mr. Jones' house, but he said he was only renting it as the purchase price was too high.
Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to Sallie Lambert, 1858 August 28
Miss Dix was pleased with the Asylum and could find no faults, "which we considered as a great compliment, as her object in visiting charitable institutions is to discover errors and have them remedied." She gave the patients pictures, and ribbon and mouseline to make into quilts. The patients were very pleased that the recipient and Aunt Strobia visited them and saw their chapel.
Gessner Harrison, University of Virginia, to William R. Galt, 1858 September 6
Discusses the advertisements for his book.
Caroline Lambert Harrison, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, [1858?] September 14
Hopes to send their 16 year old son, Thomas, to William and Mary, and wonder if he could board with them. Describes her trip to Rockbridge Baths and Natural Bridge.
William M. Harrison to Dr. John M. Galt, [1858 September 14?]
Hopes they can take Tom. Is almost blind from quintine. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]
Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to Caroline Lambert Harrison, 1858 September 18
The rules of the Asylum prevent their taking Tom as a boarder, but would be happy to have him stay with them.
Livingston Ingram, Kempsville, to Mr. William R. Galt, 1858 September 23
He will not return to school since his father thinks it best to read under his supervision, and in the spring he will go to business. Expresses his thanks to both Mr. and Mrs. Galt for their attention when he was sick. Walter Thomson and Roscoe Browne left for the school that day.
Alexander Galt, Florence, to [William R. Galt?], 1858 September 26
C.W. Hubbard, James City, to Dr. Galt, 1858 September 27
Would like to borrow some money for a short time.
John M. Galt to Alexander Galt, circa 1858 September
Caroline R. Lambert Harrison, Richmond, to Sallie M. Galt, [1858 October 2?]
Regret that they cannot keep Tom as a paying boarder, and that Dr. John Williamson is under the same restraint. Tom has asked Mr. Moriyson [?] to keep him. Feels the College would present more tempations than a private boarding house.
Unknown, Williamsburg, to "My Dear Daughter", 1858 October 5
"Directors Custis [or Curtis], Peachy, Henley, Coleman, Petitt, Camm, Mercer, Slater, Bucktrout, Thompson, Howell.", 1858 October 25
Alexander Galt, Florence, to William R. Galt, 1858 November 12
Has been disappointed in orders this year. Describes his statue of Jefferson, the problems he has faced in working on it, and his other work.
Appointment, 1858 November 22
By the Williamsburg Hustings Court of Robert M. Garrett, Sydney Smith, John C. Mercer, Lemuel J. Bowden, and John M. Galt as School Commissioners.
Eliza M. Keith, Williamsburg, to Susan Archer Talley, Fincastle, Botetourt, 1858 November 26
Dr. Williamson gave her her letter. Emily married Mr. Batte and lives in Petersburg. Lottie married Mr. Gilliam. Mentions Emily Christian, Lizzie, Mary Gregory Purcell, Dr. and Mrs. Williamson who live in the "West-End," Sallie Galt, Mr. Moore, Mr. James, and Miss Carter. Lives in the Hospital.
John S. Millson [?], House of Representatives, to William R. Galt, Pattonsburg, 1858 December 16
Would like to help [Alexander Galt], but at the present time there is no work planned that he could get the commission for.
James D. Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, 1858 December 28
Needs to borrow some money to pay his bills. Alexander wrote that he could not help him, and people have been healthy so that he has had few patients. Has resumed his visits to Miss Pattie. Spent a dull Christmas tormented by the noise of firecrackers and pistol shots.