Box Series 2, Box 11
Contains 201 Results:
J. Anthony, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, 1866 January 2
The property was sold for enough to pay Galt's debts.
W.R. Galt, Norfolk, to S. Watkins, Pattonsburg, Virginia, 1866 January 13
Hopes to clear up their financial affairs. [Draft.]
W.R. Galt, Norfolk, to Col. E. Pendleton, Pattonsburg, Virginia, 1866 January 13
Sends him an account for collection.
John B. Minor, University of Virginia, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1866 February 3
Requests that Galt, as an Alumnus, exert what pressure he can on the Assembly to give the University a much needed appropriation.
Talbot Sweeney, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, 1866 February 6
Arena (a former slave) is quite willing to continue to serve Miss Galt, but will not "be subjected to others" and plans to vacate the "Old House, kitchen, and yard if the contemplated change in your Home [takes] place."
Buchanan. J Anthony to William R. Galt, 1866 February 14
Explains why has not sent Galt a statement on the sale of his property, and payment of his debts.
R. Harrison CiC [?] 46th Virginia Infantry, Prisioner of War, Fort Delaware, Official Barracks, Division No. 35., to "Dear Cousin", [ante 1866?] February 26
Has been a prisoner for four months. Wonders if the recipient has Federal friends who could get him exchanged or paroled. Has heard only once from Lizzie Williamson Harrison.
John B. Minor, University of Virginia, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1866 March 2
Reports on the improved condition of the University as a result of the Assembly's passage of a bill, and strong interest from many friends of the University.
William R. Galt, Norfolk, to Dr. Thomas J. Pretlow, Jerusalem, Southampton County, Virginia, 1866 March 24
Notifies him, as a member of the Board of Visitors of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: also included is a recommendation of Galt by Charles Sharp.]
William R. Galt, Norfolk, to Dr. Wood, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1866 April 2
Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin. [Draft] [Note: There is a copy of this letter.]
Charles Sharp, Norfolk, to Dr. John R. Woods, Albemarle County, Virginia, 1866 April 3
Recommends William R. Galt for a Professorship at the University of Virginia.
J.L.C. Griffin, Hickory Fork, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Sally M. Galt, 1866 April 6
Sent his father's obituary to the Medical Journ Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Maupin, Mrs. Southall, and Miss Eva Hughes.
William R. Galt, Norfolk, to General S.H. Lewis, Port Republic, Rockingham County, Virginia, 1866 April 10
Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin.
J.Y. Leigh, Norfolk, to Marmaduke Johnson, 1866 April 10
Introduces William R. Galt and recommends him for a Professorship at the University. [Copy]
J.L.C. Griffin, Gloucester County, Virginia, to Sally M. Galt, 1866 April 29
Would be glad to send her extra copies of the April Medical Journal containing the obituary of [John M. Galt?]. Asks to be remembered to many friends and relatives.
William R. Galt to B.J. Barbour, Barboursville, Virginia, circa 1866 April
Notifies him that he is a candidate for the Professorship of Latin at the University of Virginia. [Draft]
Hon. J.S. Millson, Norfolk, to Alexander Rives, 1866 May 3
Recommends William R. Galt for a Professorship at the University. [Copy]
Alexander Rives, Carlton, to General Millson, 1866 May 5
Thanks him for the recommendation of William Galt and assures him that if the chair of Latin is reestablished Mr. Galt's application will be carefully considered.
Robert Saunders, Williamsburg, to Visitors of the University of Virginia, 1866 May 10
Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]
Robert Saunders, Williamsburg, to William R. Galt, 1866 May 10
Sends him the recommendation. News of his family, and of Gabriella and Sally M. Galt.
William B. Rogers, Boston, to Rector and Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia., 1866 May 12
Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]
Talbot Sweeney, Williamsburg, to Sally M. Galt, Richmond, 1866 May 12
While he has not yet been able to sell the "Quarter," the taxes have been paid on all her properties in Williamsburg and the country.
R.E. Rogers, Richmond, to Rector and Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 1866 May 15
Recommends William R. Galt for a position at the University.
Hugh Blair Grigsby, Edgehill, near Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, 1866 May 16
Recommends William R. Galt. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]
William R. Galt, Norfolk, to Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charlotte Court House, Virginia, 1866 May 16
Thanks him for the recommendation, but requests that he change the section relating to Galt's membership in the Episcopal Church. Thinks the Norfolk Academy should be the future site of William and Mary College.