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Describes the dresses she has worn to several parties. Is not going to teach, but hopes to get a job with a literary journal. Is anxious to hear about Mrs. Joyners' [?] wedding, if Kate Waller is going to marry O. Jennings, and about Mrs. Williamson and Mr. Woolfolk. [Note: Mary Copeland (1843-  ), daughter of Ann Dove and John Copeland, and granddaughter of Ann Ege and John Dove, was a second cousin once removed of Sally M. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. A. 7. d. I., p. 13]

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Recommends a firm dealing in Spanish literature, and suggests that she send her writing to various periodic through him. Also discusses various books on Spain. Their old house "down town" is being repaired for Mrs. Gabriel Williamson to live there. Mrs. Williamson's brother, Mr. Woolfolk, assists in Mr. Pryor's school.

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Recommendation of Leanthe as a servant.

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News of his improved financial state and new work he is doing. Thinks he will have the Jefferson statue done in time to return home in the fall. Summarizes his daily schedule, and gives some account of his friends. Discusses his refusal to meet Mrs. Stowe, and compares her to Benedict Arnold. People either fear or like H.R. Wise, but all admire his manly conduct.

Scope and Contents Sends him some vaccine virus. William's school is not doing so well, for several students were ill last spring. Alexander writes that he was attacked in a cafe by Ferguson, a Kentuckian. Frank [Francis Land Galt] has passed his exam for Assistant Surgeon. Sends a drawing and an explanation of [Gabriel] Alick D[ickie Galt]'s improvement on the trephine. Norfolk has been unusually healthy. Mentions Emily and Lucy Galt and their sister Mrs. Baylor. [Note: Emily and Lucy Galt, and Louisa Galt...

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Discusses his travel plans for himself and the statue. Reports favorable progress on the Jefferson and other statues. Gives some political news, including his impressions of how Italians vote.

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Lynchburg is very quiet. Plans to attend the July 4 celebration in Lynchburg, including the students' ball and then go on to Natural Bridge and Peaks of Otter. Is writing for the Family Journals.

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Finds Lynchburg very dull. Discusses her writing.

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Alex wrote that the visitors to his studio included Lady Murray, formerly Maid of Honor to Queen Victoria, and that the Bacchante has received good notice in Edinburg. Understands small pox is very prevalent in Williamsburg.

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Is pleased by Miss Kate's marriage.

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Discusses his work, especially the model used for his Sappho and the plans for the statue at the University.

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Describes evenings in the Square with the band playing. Mentions Mrs. Letcher, and Mrs. McMurdo.

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Plans to spend July 4th with her, before going to Old Point. "All the N.York world are mad on the Japanese subjects." Has refused 3 invitations to meet with them.

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John and she are both pleased that they plan to visit. Gay Woolfolk Williamson will not be there, for she is going to visit Lizzie, Randolph, and their new daughter, Lelia Saunders.

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Describes the servant, Sally, sent to them from Williamsburg. [First sheet only.]

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Comments on various literary men of her acquaintance, including Mr. Frank Alfriend, Mr. English, and Mr. Hope.

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Reports on the opening of the Presidential campaign there. Describes his work at the St. Vincent Hospital.

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News of various Williamsburg friends, including Susan Henley, Mrs. Bright, Kate Edloe Marshall, Sally Edloe, and Jean Bright. Also discusses Jennie and the Dr.'s travel plans. [Note: Jennie and the Dr. are Virginia Browne Bayless and George Bayless. See below, August 17, 1860].

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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Coraden [?] B. Cast, a patient from Caroline County, January 20, 1858, is cured and recommended for discharge.

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....