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Box Series 2, Box 11

 Container

Contains 201 Results:

H.R. Josselyn, Quincy, Illinois, to William R. Galt, 1868 February 10

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112944
Scope and Contents

Requests that he pays him the money due immediately.

Dates: 1868 February 10

Robert H. Armistead, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, 1868 February 10

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112945
Scope and Contents

Discusses selling her farm and the difficulties involved in finding a purchaser.

Dates: 1868 February 10

J. Henry Loundes, Williamsburg, to Sally M. Galt, Richmond, 1868 February 17

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112946
Scope and Contents

He and Dr. P. went to see her library and found the key was not there. Hopes Mrs. Coleman has a key.

Dates: 1868 February 17

C.M. Hubbard, Williamsburg, to Sally M. Galt, 1868 February 21

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112947
Scope and Contents

Does not think he can stay at the Asylum, for imagines the present Superintendant has some friend that he wants as his assistant. News of Mr. Lands [?], and Miss Drumgeld, both patients at the Asylum.

Dates: 1868 February 21

Robert H. Armistead, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, 1868 March 12

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112948
Scope and Contents

Will try to sell or rent her land. Mrs. Coke died recently. Understands Mr. and Mrs. Bright and Sallie, Betty Edloe, and Mrs. Anderson are all ill.

Dates: 1868 March 12

Robert H. Armistead, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, 1868 April 3

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112950
Scope and Contents

Recalls his pleasant childhood. Hopes Miss Galt will soon return to Williamsburg.

Dates: 1868 April 3

Cynthia B. T. Coleman, Williamsburg, to Sally M. Galt, 1868 April 16

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112951
Scope and Contents

Thanks her for the lines written by Sally's brother. They have a new child since Miss Galt was there.

Dates: 1868 April 16

B. Johnson Barbour, Barboursville, to W.R. Galt, Norfolk, 1868 June 14

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112952
Scope and Contents

Alexander Galt's statue of Jefferson will probably be inaugurated July 1. Asks Galt to be the guest of the Board of Visitors at the ceremony.

Dates: 1868 June 14

Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to William R. Galt, 1868 September 4

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id112956
Scope and Contents

Has rented two rooms in her home to people building a house on the lot opposite, but keeps five rooms for herself. Dr. C.M. Hubbard feels that if Mr. Saunders and William R. Galt had professorships at the College, its success would be practically ensured. Is pleased that Jim is a popular physician.

Dates: 1868 September 4

S.A. Mayer, Richmond, to [Sally M. Galt?], 1868 September 22

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id113177
Scope and Contents

Received her letter telling of Mr. Saunders' death. Mentions Mrs. Claiborne, Mrs. Blankenship, and Mrs. Millington. [Note: A penciled notation on the back says this is from "a cured patient."]

Dates: 1868 September 22

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 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id113181
Scope and Contents

For sale of "Spratleys," a landed estate just below Jamestown on the James River, and "Wheatland," within Williamsburg. The letter was likely written prior to 1868 October 9.

Dates: 1868

J. Swann, Eastern Lunatic Asylum, Williamsburg, to Sally Maria Galt, 1868 October 22

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id113184
Scope and Contents

Hopes to visit her as soon as no longer confined for lunacy. Requests help in getting free. [Note: While the writer addresses Miss Galt as "cousin", the relationship is not clear.]

Dates: 1868 October 22

Lettie A. Gregory, Willing Warf, Charles City Co., Virginia, to Sallie M. Galt, 1868 November 19

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id113186
Scope and Contents

Wants to write a sketch of Dr. Millington. Her brother left for California in September. Mentions Page Saunders.

Dates: 1868 November 19

Jas. C. Taylor, United States Court Room, to (Sally M. Galt?), 1868 November 30

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 120
Identifier: id113195
Scope and Contents

There is no hope of realizing anything on her stock in the Virginia and exchange Banks. [Note: On back is letter, headed New York, January 29, 1869, from John S. Pierson to "Dear Sir" enquiring whether a hand stereoscope with views would be an acceptable addition to the things for the amusement of the patients. Wonders what books, periodic, pictures, and other things the institution has.]

Dates: 1868 November 30

Poem, 1865 June 6

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111684
Scope and Contents

Regarding the death of a son in battle, sent to Sallie M. Galt, Richmond, and with a pencilled notation that written by Sally Lambert.

Dates: 1865 June 6

Sally M. Galt, Richmond, to Peggy, 1865 June 26

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111685
Scope and Contents

The Saunders will soon return to Williamsburg, where she hopes they will stay until their home is repaired. Dr. and Mrs. Millington went with her through the Saunders' home which they found too damaged. Mentions Lizzie Williamson Harrison, Mrs. Botts, Beverley, Mary Rose, and Belle. Mourns her brother's death.

Dates: 1865 June 26

Eliza G. Lambert, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt [William M.?], [1865?] September 22

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111686
Scope and Contents

Harrison died last week after a long illness. Caroline Lambert Harrison is left with a large family and few assets.

Dates: [1865?] September 22

William R. Galt, Norfolk, to Jordan Anthony and Chas. T. Beale, Pattonsburg, 1865 September 30

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111688
Scope and Contents

Gives them the power to sell his property near Pattonsburg. Copy.

Dates: 1865 September 30

Sally Maria Galt to Lem, 1865 October 7

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111689
Scope and Contents

Thanks him for his appreciation of the excellence of her brother, John M. Galt.

Dates: 1865 October 7

Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mr. Edwards, 1865 October 11

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111691
Scope and Contents

Asks him to send her a copy of the letter from his paper, regarding a visit to Williamsburg by Rev. Somerfield Lyndsay.

Dates: 1865 October 11

J. Anthony, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, 1865 October 12

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111694
Scope and Contents

Has advertised his property for sale, and writes him concerning certain aspects of the sale.

Dates: 1865 October 12

J. Anthony, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1865 October 25

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111698
Scope and Contents

Details concerning the sale of Galt's property, and a bond for the hire of Lucinda.

Dates: 1865 October 25

John W. Jones, Mountain Gorge, to W.R. Galt, 1865 November 18

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111702
Scope and Contents

Discusses his disposal of Galt's goods, toward the payment of his debts. Fears his property will sell for very little.

Dates: 1865 November 18

Mackey Moelick, Pattonsburg, to William R. Galt, 1865 November 30

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111706
Scope and Contents

Encloses a statement regarding Galt's note due Moelick's father. He plans to close the estate soon.

Dates: 1865 November 30

J. Anthony, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1865 December 4

 Item — Box: Series 2, Box 11, Folder: 114
Identifier: id111711
Scope and Contents

Galt's property brought a low price that will not pay his debts.

Dates: 1865 December 4