Box Series 2, Box 10
Contains 176 Results:
Alexander Galt, Florence, to [William R. or James D. Galt?], 1860 May 27
Discusses his work, especially the model used for his Sappho and the plans for the statue at the University.
Sally Lambert, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, 1860 June 19
Describes evenings in the Square with the band playing. Mentions Mrs. Letcher, and Mrs. McMurdo.
Letitia Tyler Semple to Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, Virginia, 1860 June 20
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.
Sally M. Galt to Lettie Tyler Semple, circa 1860 July 1
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.
Mary Copeland, Lynchburg, to Sally M. Galt, 1860 July 7
Describes the servant, Sally, sent to them from Williamsburg. [First sheet only.]
Mary Copeland, Lynchburg, to John M. Galt, 1860 January 11
Comments on various literary men of her acquaintance, including Mr. Frank Alfriend, Mr. English, and Mr. Hope.
Unknown, Portsmouth, to Dear Mother, 1855 November 2
Scope and Contents Mourns the death of his father and sisters. Is "filling the situation in the Yard which my poor Father held." Copy.
William R. Galt, Pattonsburg, to Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1855 November 5
Scope and Contents Encloses the pedigree prepared by Wm. Dunlop and comments on it. [Note: The enclosure is a history of the early Galts, tracing their descent from Normans named FitzGaultier. A letter of February 11, 1838, from W. Dunlop to Capt. Patrick H. Galt is included. As William Galt explains, the original was lost, but he had made a copy and then made this copy for Dr. John Galt.]
E.P. Nash, Petersburg, to William R. Galt, 1855 November 21
Scope and Contents His nephew, John H. Nash, plans to enter Galt's school.
James Caskie [?], Richmond, to William R. Galt, 1855 November 26
Scope and Contents Requests that Galt let James come home, and send his bill.
Mary Anne Raincock Galt, Norfolk, to William R. Galt, 1855 December 3
Scope and Contents Zander had to leave for he wants to finish his design for the seal for the state of Virginia. Details regarding the settlement of Alexander Galt Sr.'s estate. News of various boys who plan to attend Galt's school and of a large fire.
W.W. Sharp, Norfolk, to [William R. Galt?], 1855 December 10
Scope and Contents Regarding his father's will. His son is to return home to enter a clerkship.
Order by Circuit Court of Williamsburg and James City County, 1856 January 10
Scope and Contents Order by Thomas O. Cogbill, clerk, Circuit Court of Williamsburg and James City County, to Sergeant of the City of Williamsburg, for an attachment of goods from William Weight and John M. Galt.
Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to John H. Strobia, 1856 January 21
Scope and Contents The snow and ice make it difficult to get out, especially as they do not have "pavements on our sidewalks." Mr. Barziza's son wrote from California that George and John Lambert are well and George recently found a large piece of gold.
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Alexander Galt, Jr., 1856 February 28
Scope and Contents Lettie Tyler Semple hopes to go to Spezzier in April. If he wants to contact her about going to Europe, he should send the letters to Robert Tyler in Philadelphia.
Alexander Galt, Charleston, S.C., to Sally Maria Galt, 1856 March 4
Scope and Contents Would like to go on the same ship as Mrs. Semple. Hopes to return to Virginia next month and finish the bust of Mr. Ruggin. Has an order from Congress for a bust of Chief Justice Rutledge for the Supreme Court room in Washington.
Annie, Mount Hopes, to [Sally M. Galt?], 1856 March 23
Scope and Contents Describes her return to Norfolk from Williamsburg. Describes Mr. Lindsay's place, where they are staying. [?] does not want Luce and the writer to go to California until Fall, but wants Sister and Charlotte to go immediately. [Note: This letter may be from Anne Capron (1831-1909) the second daughter of Richard ( - ) and Sarah Trebell Galt Capron (1795-1847). The Capron children were Mary, Anne, Lucy, Charlotte, and Gabriel (1835- ). See Galt Genealogy, I.E.12., p. 11.)
Summons for Williamsburg Circuit Court, 1856 April 5
Scope and Contents Summons for Richard Ford, Robert McCandlish, Goodrich Durvey, John M. Galt, and William R.C. Douglas to appear in Williamsburg Circuit Court.
Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, to unknown recipient, 1856 May 1
Scope and Contents Requests that Mrs. Mary D. Galt's share of the rent for the Old City Tavern be sent to him, if Mr. Palmer has not made other arrangements.
John M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Alexander Galt, 1856 June 23
Scope and Contents Hopes Alex can come soon. News of their healths. Draft.
Alexander Galt, Richmond, to Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1856 June 28
Scope and Contents Sails for Europe on the Asia on July 9, and fears will not get to Williamsburg before then, so would like Galt to send his bust to the Grove on Thursday to be put on the boat.
John W. Briffin [?], Williamsburg, to Dr. Galt, 1856 July 1
Scope and Contents Asks Galt to loan him some money.
Alexander Galt, Paris, to William R. Galt, [1856 July 3?]
Scope and Contents His travel plans. Comments on the exhibition of paintings and sculpture of modern artists he saw in London. Dined with Judge Mason. [Note: This letter is probably misdated. Compare with June 28, 1856].
Letitia Tyler Semple, Paris, to Sally M. Galt, [1856?] August 6
Scope and Contents Describes her voyage, and her sightseeing in Paris. Comments on military rule and the Empress.
William Young, New York, to unknown recipient, 1856 August 12
Scope and Contents Explains his article in the "Albion" replying to the attack in the Charleston Mercury and giving his reasons for his point of view.