Box Series 2, Box 12
Contains 181 Results:
Chas. Beardsley, Treasury Department, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1885 April 16
$23.91 is still due from the United States to the estate of John M. Galt, late Apothecary, U.S.N.
Legal Documents and Letters, 1885 August-1887 January, 1891 March
Regarding claims of William R. Galt and Dr. James D. Galt as heirs of Capt. Aaron Jeffrey, for indemnification under the Act of Congress regarding French Spoliation Claims. The Galt's lawyer in the case was Judge Edward Lander, Washington, D.C.
William R. Galt, Norfolk, to Second Auditor of U.S. Treasury, Washington, 1886 April 10
Encloses birth and death dates of the children of James Galt (1741-1800), in connection with the claim of William and James D. Galt as heirs of Major Patrick H. Galt. The dates are copied from the Bible of James Galt.
Legal Documents and Letters, 1886 April-July
Regarding claims of William R. and James D. Galt as heirs of Major Patrick H. Galt, for Galt's three months pay.
Accounts, 1886 July
Of Sallie M. Galt's estate with William R. Galt.
N.L. Henley, Lightfoot, Virginia, to Judge J.E. Booth [?], 1886 July 22
Judge Henley was told by Mr. B. that the latter will take a minimum of $100 of his $400 claim.
Receipt, 1886 July 29
Of H. T. Jones for his prorata of Sally M. Galt's estate.
John W. Jones, Buchanan, Virginia, per S.A. J. to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1887 June 29
Receipt for $50, and news of his health. On reverse is letter from Sue Archer Jones to "Cousin Richard." News of her family, and her wish to see his family.
Sallie W. Swann, Cumberland County, to Dr. J. M. Galt, Superintendent and Physician, Eastern Lunatic Asylum, Williamsburg, 1887 July 10
Discusses her son's illness, and provisions for his comfort. [Note: While the date 1887 is very clear on this letter, no J.M. Galt was, to the best of our knowledge, associated with the Asylum at that time. Perhaps the writer did not know of J.M.G. II's death, or it is misdated]
John W. Jones, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1887 October 10
Has not heard from his office regarding his letter of September 29.
John W. Jones, Buchanan, to W. R. Galt, 1887 October 17
Received the money. Discusses his health. His daughter is writing this for him.
John W. Jones, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, 1887 November 24
Acknowledges the receipt of the money.
John W. Jones, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, 1888 January 28
Acknowleges receipt of the money.
John W. Jones, Mountain Gorge, to William R. Galt, 1888 April 2
Acknowledges receipt of the money. Sympathizes with his wife in her bereavement. News of his family.
William H. E. Morecock, Williamsburg, to W.R. Galt, 1888 April 18
Presents his bill for the settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate. [Endorsed as paid.]
William H. E. Morecock, Williamsburg, to Harmanson [?] and Heath, 1888 April 23
Encloses receipt for money paid in settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate. Leaves for New Kent Court in the morning.
John W. Jones, Buchanan, to William R. Galt, Norfolk, 1888 June 25
Acknowledges receipt of the money to repay the agreed percentage of Galt's debt to him. News of his family and his financial condition since the War.
Jeremiah Hall, Lancaster, Ohio, to Gabriella V. Galt, 1888 July 24
Discusses the agreement between her father and David Collins. Regrets that Miss Galt has lost her home and all her prospects.