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Gives details of the situation in Italy. The statue is about one third done in marble. Is working on a statue called L'Allegro.

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Is glad Ann Robinson left Rose Dixon some money, as the latter needs it. News of the family.

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Has been appointed by the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia to speak at the laying of the capstone of the "New College of Wm. and Mary" and would like to know about the architecture of the building, if it has columns, a general idea of its appearance, and, if possible, would like a diagram of it. Offers to preach at the church the Sunday preceding the ceremony. While there will try to see Mrs. Keith.

Scope and Contents News of her daughter's family in Lynchburg. May visit her in Williamsburg next month. [Note: The writer, Ann Eliza Ege Dove (1789-1865), was the daugher of Samuel and Elizabeth Walker Ege. Samuel's sister, Elizabeth, married Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) and was Sally M. Galt's maternal grandmother. Another sister, Sarah, married David Lambert and was the grandmother of Caroline Lambert Harrison. The daugher she speaks of was probably Ann Eliza Dove Copeland Hughes. See Ege Genealogy, II.A.7.,...

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If the daguerreotypist has a picture taken at the last session at Chesapeake Hall, she would like a copy. Describes the picture.

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Describes a recent visit to the Lunatic Hospital there, and another visit with a botanist interested in American plants. Discusses political affairs in Italy.

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Describes her recent severe illness, her baby, and her other children.

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Describes the death of his Captain, Gabriel Galt Williamson.

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Many people will not discuss Galt's school with him, so he can give him little information. The reasons he has heard for people not sending their sons include too long a vacation, too distant a location, and need for more teachers. Inquires if Galt could follow G. Harrison's example. Alex is at William and Mary. Tells of Gabriel Galt Williamson's death at Pensacola from a fever contracted at Key West. Mrs. Williamson is in Williamsburg.

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Discusses the death of "our dear Brother Gabriel [Galt Williamson]" who, though ill with yellow fever, saved his crew in the shipwreck on September 16.

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Mrs. Hanell [?] is not known there, but he can probably get the bond cashed. Is improving slowly, but fears the trip to New York he wants to take will impair his health. [Note: Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt (1789-1836) and [?] Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.9.a., p.8]

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Recently visited Dr. Chissley, the Superintendant of the Lunatic Asylum in Lexington, and his daughter. While there went to Ashland and, at a dance at the asylum, danced with Theodore Clay.

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Discusses her hope that her sister and "Brother Robert" will be happy in their married life. Asks Sally to tell Tom Harrison that she regrets breaking off their correspondence, as she now learns that the girls can write men if the governess mails the letters. Asks to be remembered to Dr. Galt. [Note: Tom Harrison is probably Thomas Randolph Harrison (1842-      ), eldest son of William and Caroline Lambert Harrison.]

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Is very upset that he has not been paid for the font, and various other work, so that he is in financial straits.

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Account of Dr. John M. Galt with the Sergeant of Williamsburg for taxes.

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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.