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Discusses their debt.

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Discusses ways of his paying the debt to Josselyn. [Copy]

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Between H.R. Josselyn and William R. Galt for the payment of a portion of William R. Galt's debt to Josselyn. DS, Receipted in part.

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Discusses the plight of his Cousin Sydney. Discusses his recent trip to England and Scotland.

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Just learned of the death of her cousin and of Aunt Pussie Lindsay. Discusses death of Ellen's child.

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Discusses the course of study of Floyd, [Judge Hughes' son?], and praises William R. Galt highly.

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Misses Williamsburg a great deal. Letter is badly torn.

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Describes her visit to the State Library and some of the curiosities there. Discusses the change in the management of the Asylum. [Last sheet missing.]

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Discusses the fire and other matters concerning the Asylum. Valentine's studio is to be opened to visitors to see General Lee's statue.

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Describes a Valentine he received, and his wish to have a goat to pull his cart. Has a 3 day old sister.

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Gave her the Revolutionary curtains, belonging to her grandfather, so can not send them to the Centennial, unless Miss Dix will send one. Has a book of her grandfather's and his shoe buckles. Describes the Vice Regal Court to be held, in which old residents portray their ancestors. Discusses the Asylum, and the fire there. They had a fire engine before the War, but now there is none in Virginia.

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This letter is the 2nd version. Discusses the great interest in Revolutionary War costume etc., and the many applicants for the use of the buckles she has. Their old home has much old household goods, and many old letters. Discusses the fire at the Asylum. Hopes the recipient will visit her. Is in Richmond for the unveiling of the statue of Stonewall Jackson. [Second sheet only.]

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Mrs. Powers and she will return home on Saturday, the 11th.

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Wonders if the "Demoncy Criticism" has been exorcised so that it is safe for them to meet.

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Encloses money for her trip to Richmond. News of his family, and his wife's aunts.

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Came to Richmond to stay with a friend who is depressed by threatened blindness. Advocates the visitation of the insane with the sane, as beneficial to both. Discusses Dr. Black's personal concern for all the patients. The orchard is in the "lot where stood the residence, in which General Washington spent the first month of his married life."

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Expresses sympathy on the loss of a loved one, and especially feels sorry for Sally [seemingly the bereaved widow]. [3 copies draft]

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Discusses various candidates and rumored candidates for positions at the Asylum. Feels Dr. Black will be a good Superintendent. Has a special liking for Methodists. The Methodist Church in Williamsburg has declined a great deal since the War.

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They hope to stay at the old "Hotel" as long as possible. If they do move it will be to a rented house like Dr. Morris', which rents for $4 per month. Randolph Harrison, Jr., plans to send them some money each month, and save until he can return to Virginia and buy a farm. Describes Mary and Gordon and their visit to Baltimore. Enjoyed a recent visit from Sally Webb. Mrs. Motley has gone to Petersburg. Aunt Mary Williamson has been very depressed since Rosa's death.

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Professional and personal papers; 1745-1892; of the Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers primarily concern the Galt family's work at the Eastern State Hospital, including apothecary shop daybooks, account books, medical daybooks, clinical notebooks, weather diaries, commonplace books, reports, medical notes, lecture notes, correspondence, and other. The personal papers consist of diaries, letters, scrapbooks, school notes, financial papers, memoirs, and other material....

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Wants the address of anyone in London, New York, or any large city who will buy... [Draft]

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Discusses Sallie's aunts, the Lambert sisters, and various residents of the Home. Comments on President Hayes, and "What a Liar the English are making of Grant."Her children have been visiting various relatives and friends. Describes her room and the house generally.

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Sends congratulations on his marriage. Praises his parents' married life.

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Inquires about the [statue?] called "Awakening" that the recipient made, which is now at Valentine's Studio.

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Discusses the death of her aunt [Anna Maria Lambert Strobia]. [First sheet only.]