Box Series 2, Box 11
Contains 201 Results:
Benjamin S. Ewell, Williamsburg, to Dr. John M. Galt, 1861 January 30
Encloses resolutions from the faculty concerned with Galt's liberality to the College since the fire. If he wishes to continue, he might indicate that the money be used for the Library, and how long the gift will continue.
J. McCormick, Augusta, Georgia, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1861 February 25
Writes concerning the legal case of the heirs of James Galt, and feels there is need for evidence of the kinship of the present heirs as grand-children of James Galt.
Deposition regarding mental condition of James Haike [?], 1861 March 2
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to "Dearest Cousin", 1861 May 30
Receipt, 1861 June 25
Of Vest and Hansford for $40 for pew rent and $215.50 on account from Dr. Galt.
Eliza Lambert, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, [1861?] June
Describes the work of women in the churches making tents and clothing for the soldiers. Understands there may soon be a battle at Manassas that will decide everything. Have heard little from Davey Lambert, and asks Sally to find out if he received the things they sent. Asks her to come live with them if Williamsburg is in any danger. Describes Capitol Square.
David Lambert, Richmond, to [Sally M. Galt?], 1861 August 20
It is impossible to get coal anywhere. Is now 2nd Lt. of Artillery.
Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to "My dear Cousin," [Richmond?], 1861 October 31
William Kirk, African Hospital, to Miss Galt, 1861 December 25
The letter is addressed to "Miss Gault". Would like a glass of milk for a sick brother who can drink nothing but tea and milk.
G. Wm. Semple, Seminary Hospital, to Dr. John A. M. Galt, Lunatic Asylum Williamsburg, 1862 January 7
Since most all of the timber on Galt's land has been cut and is going to waste, would like permission to have it gathered up and used.
May I. Cundiff [?] to Miss Galt, 1862 January 30
Asks certain questions about the physical and mental condition of her mother. Mrs. Whitlock is not again deranged.
William H. Clarke, Fort Roy, Smart's Mill, Matthews Co., to Mr. [William R.?] Galt, 1862 February 5
Describes his various military assignments in Gloucester and Mathews Counties. News of Lucia Tabb's wedding.
Joseph C. Lively [?], Ward Physician, to Miss [Sally M?] Galt, 1862 February 6
Requests some pieces of cloth to be used for blisters.
Mary G. Cundiff to Sally M. Galt, 1862 February 16
Describes her mother's funeral. Thanks Miss Galt for her letter. Inquires if her mother knew of her insanity, and if she gave any indication of what caused it.
Certificate to Commit a Soldier, 1862 February 22
Of Wm. H. Robertson, Asst. Surgeon, C.S.A. that Private Wilburne, Company A, Cobbs Legion, is suffering from mania and should be sent to the Asylum at Williamsburg, and receipt of Robert Saunders that he had been received there.