Box Series 2, Box 12
Contains 181 Results:
Rebecca A. Walker to Sallie M. Galt, 1870 April 7
Would like some more of Elizabeth J. Galt's writing. She already has "The Old Garden" and "Lines Written in Sickness." Inquires about Mr. Vest, Sallie's garden, Galt servants, Mary Williamson, and Rosa. This is her fiftieth birthday.
W.H. Palmer, Richmond, to Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, 1870 July 29
Encloses her rent from the lot on Main Street.
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient, [1870?] October 11
Gay Williamson and her brother, James Woolfolk, spent the morning. The writer's brother [John M. Galt II] especially liked Woolfolk and Cousin Sarah Saunders, and said they had the "soft green of the soul."
Henry R. Josselyn, Quincy [IH?], to William R. Galt, 1870 October 18
Requests him to pay part of his long-standing debt.
J.T. Swann, Eastern Lunatic Asylum, Williamsburg, to Sally Maria Galt, 1870 November 5
Recently heard of the deaths of his two brothers. Asks her to prepare an obituary "for the Press" on the death of his dog.
[?] to [?], 1870
Would like to borrow "Political Ethics" by Francis Lieber. [Note: This letter is badly torn, so that date and signature are now lacking.]
Robert H. Armistead, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, Richmond, 1871 January 20
Advises her concerning the sale of her lot in Richmond. The workmen are shingling Mrs. Saunder's building. Understands the railroad depot will be on the Palace land that Armistead recently sold Aspinwall.
Lyne and Bro., Richmond, to Sallie M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1870 February 9
Received the old deeds and will notify her when everything is arranged.
Lyne and Bro., Richmond, to Sallie M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1871 March 9
Discusses her profit from the division of the lot in Richmond.
John W. Jones, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, 1887 May 18
Discusses their account and describes his family.
John W. Jones, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1887 May 24
Will accept Galt's suggestions for paying as much of the debt as he can. Appended is a signed copy of William R. Galt's reply to this letter and notations on payments made.
Receipt
Of W.H. Braithwaite for $100 received from William R. Galt, for Braithwaite's claims against Sally M. Galt's estate.
Receipt, 1886 July 29
Of R. L. Henley for $50 received from William R. Galt for Henley's professional services as Galt's advisor in the settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate.
Receipt, 1886 July 29
Of C.W. Coleman for his prorata of Sally M. Galt's estate.
J.D. Moncure, Superintendent, Eastern Lunatic Asylum, Williamsburg, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1886 July 31
The marble bust of Dr. John M. Galt was delivered to the Asylum, and is there, but the books, shells, and other curiosities have never been received.
William H. Palmer, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1871 March 26
Discusses the division of the lots.
William E. Sparrow, Richmond, to "dear Cousin", 1871 April 1
Discusses sorrow and joy and how one must react to them. [First note only] [Note: William E. Sparrow ( - ) married Sallie Lambert, daughter of General William and Mary Ann Pickett Lambert.]
Lyne and Bro., Richmond, to Sallie M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1871 April 24
Discusses things necessary to perfect her title to the lot in Richmond, and various other matters concerning the lot.
R. E. Blankenship, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, 1871 May 12
Discusses the money she received from the sale of lot.
Invitation and program for the concert by the Eclectic Institute, 1871 June 20
To be held June 20, 1871, at 9:30 a.m. Signed by E.R. Denison, and addressed to "dear Cousin Sallie M. Galt with Bessie's best love." [Note: Elizabeth Denison, the daughter of Henry and Alice Tyler Denison, was raised by her aunt, Letitia Tyler Semple. They ran the Eclectic Institute in Baltimore.]
G.C. Walker, Richmond, to William R. Galt, 1870 July 22
No application for George Chahoon's [?] pardon has been received, but would give one serious consideration.
Robert H. Armistead, Williamsburg, to Sallie M. Galt, 1870 August 27
Inquires about any information she might have on a note to Edward B. Lindsey from Pleasant Baker and her brother.
Mary Copland McCabe, New York, to Sallie M. Galt, 1871 September 2
Invites her to visit them in New York.
[Sallie M. Galt?], Richmond, to Annie, 1871 September 26
Lizzie Harrison recently wrote that Mary Wilmer is quite well. [Draft?]
J.T. Swann, Eastern Lunatic Asylum, Williamsburg, to Sally M. Galt, Richmond, 1871 September 30
Asks her to speak to Mr. Crenshaw in Richmond about purchasing the land behind the Asylum called Dalks. Mrs. "Lisely-Ed" [?] is in a moribund condition.