Box Series 2, Box 11
Contains 201 Results:
H.R. Josselyn, Quincy, Illinois, to William R. Galt, 1868 February 10
Requests that he pays him the money due immediately.
Robert H. Armistead, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, 1868 February 10
Discusses selling her farm and the difficulties involved in finding a purchaser.
J. Henry Loundes, Williamsburg, to Sally M. Galt, Richmond, 1868 February 17
He and Dr. P. went to see her library and found the key was not there. Hopes Mrs. Coleman has a key.
C.M. Hubbard, Williamsburg, to Sally M. Galt, 1868 February 21
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.
Robert H. Armistead, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, 1868 March 12
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.
Robert H. Armistead, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, 1868 April 3
Recalls his pleasant childhood. Hopes Miss Galt will soon return to Williamsburg.
Cynthia B. T. Coleman, Williamsburg, to Sally M. Galt, 1868 April 16
Thanks her for the lines written by Sally's brother. They have a new child since Miss Galt was there.
B. Johnson Barbour, Barboursville, to W.R. Galt, Norfolk, 1868 June 14
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.
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to William R. Galt, 1868 September 4
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.
S.A. Mayer, Richmond, to [Sally M. Galt?], 1868 September 22
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."]
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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.
J. Swann, Eastern Lunatic Asylum, Williamsburg, to Sally Maria Galt, 1868 October 22
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.]
Lettie A. Gregory, Willing Warf, Charles City Co., Virginia, to Sallie M. Galt, 1868 November 19
Wants to write a sketch of Dr. Millington. Her brother left for California in September. Mentions Page Saunders.
Jas. C. Taylor, United States Court Room, to (Sally M. Galt?), 1868 November 30
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.]
Poem, 1865 June 6
Regarding the death of a son in battle, sent to Sallie M. Galt, Richmond, and with a pencilled notation that written by Sally Lambert.
Sally M. Galt, Richmond, to Peggy, 1865 June 26
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.
Eliza G. Lambert, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt [William M.?], [1865?] September 22
Harrison died last week after a long illness. Caroline Lambert Harrison is left with a large family and few assets.
William R. Galt, Norfolk, to Jordan Anthony and Chas. T. Beale, Pattonsburg, 1865 September 30
Gives them the power to sell his property near Pattonsburg. Copy.
Sally Maria Galt to Lem, 1865 October 7
Thanks him for his appreciation of the excellence of her brother, John M. Galt.
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mr. Edwards, 1865 October 11
Asks him to send her a copy of the letter from his paper, regarding a visit to Williamsburg by Rev. Somerfield Lyndsay.
J. Anthony, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, 1865 October 12
Has advertised his property for sale, and writes him concerning certain aspects of the sale.
J. Anthony, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1865 October 25
Details concerning the sale of Galt's property, and a bond for the hire of Lucinda.
John W. Jones, Mountain Gorge, to W.R. Galt, 1865 November 18
Discusses his disposal of Galt's goods, toward the payment of his debts. Fears his property will sell for very little.
Mackey Moelick, Pattonsburg, to William R. Galt, 1865 November 30
Encloses a statement regarding Galt's note due Moelick's father. He plans to close the estate soon.
J. Anthony, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1865 December 4
Galt's property brought a low price that will not pay his debts.