Box Series 2, Box 12
Contains 25 Results:
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Cousin Eliza [Lambert?], 1873 March 13
Uncle Aleck, a former family slave, died this winter. [Draft]
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Cousin Eliza [Lambert?], 1873 March 17
On January 31 Uncle Aleck, a former family slave, died. Lizzie and Randolph Harrison have five boarders, and would have more if the College flourished. [Note: The draft of March 13, 1873, is of this same letter.]
For the Staunton Spectator
Describes the celebration, in Williamsburg, honoring the Confederate dead burried there. The letter was likely written prior to 1873 May 15.
Invitation
To the wedding of W. DeBere Miller and Mathilde F. Dimitry. The letter was likely written prior to 1873 May 31.
William E. Sparrow to Sally M. Galt, 1873 July 7
News of his family, and a description of two enclosed photographs. Describes the paymaster's special railroad car.
Mary F.G. Browne to Sally M. Galt, [1873 September?]
Discusses the death of Dr. Bayless, her sister's husband. Describes the three Bayless children who are still at home. She and Sally Booth live with Alex Booth. They hoped to go to Virginia last summer but were needed by various relatives. Ed Booth is in the Signal Service at Fort Whipple, and William Booth is in San Francisco. [Second sheet only.]
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to John [Gray Galt, Kentucky?], 1873 October 1
Introduces Mrs. Gay [Gabriella Woolfolk] Williamson, and her daughter Mary Gay. They are going to visit Rev. Dr. Hopson in Louisville. [Draft.]
Talbot Sweeney and C.M. Sweeney to Sally M. Galt, 1873 October 24
Includes some facts on their young son who recently died, so she can write the obituary.
Kate Blankenship, Richmond, to Sally M. Galt, 1873 December 9
Forwards a check. News of her family.
Receipted Account, 1873
Of Sallie M. Galt with James City County for taxes on property in Williamsburg.
Memorandum, 1873
Of total receipts of W.R. Galt for 1871, 1872, and 1873.
John S. Deyerle, Hot Springs, Arkansas, to William R. Galt, 1874 March 20
News of the death of Mrs. Walton, and the disposal of her estate. Does not like the country or the people and will return to Virginia.
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to [?], 1874 April 29
Is copying John M. Galt's life of Alexander Galt the sculptor for Mr. Corcoran, who has the Bacchante in his art gallery, and will send the recipient a copy of the life. James and William Galt of Norfolk could probably give other information. Discusses where other of Galt's works are.
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mr. Hope, 1874 May 21
Encloses a piece for his paper, and requests extra copies for friends. A friend in Richmond wants to establish an Art Union, and requested a memoir of the life of Alexander Galt the sculptor. [Draft.]
G. Watson James, Richmond, to Sallie M. Galt, 1874 June 2
Would like to keep her manuscript a few days longer to get it copeid. He is making arrangements for publication, and for illustrations.
Mary M. Minis [?], Baltimore, to Sally M. Galt, 1874 June 16
Has fond remembrances of Williamsburg, but finds Baltimore has many advantages.
Receipt, 1874 June 23
Of Wm. H.E. Morecock for $14.26 received from Sally M. Galt for building a fence between their properties.
A.G. Snelgrove, London Hospital, London, to William R. Galt, 1874 October 13
Cannot give him a "transposition" of the publications of the Early English Text Society for certain years, but all the books can be purchased separately.
Notes regarding suit between Vest and Hansford and Gabriella V. Galt, 1874 November 20
On back is notation "How Mr. Vest got cousin Gippy's house and ect."
[?], Louisville, to Sally M. Galt, 1874 November 21
News of the Browne relatives in Kentucky. Is glad the Misses B. are with Sally. Discusses Mr. A.'s family problems.
Article, 1874 November 29
On Alexander Galt, the sculptor, from the Norfolk Landmark.
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Lucy Burwell Page Saunders, 1874 December 15
Describes a box of clothes and other things sent by Mary Browne. Describes Annie Wilmer. [Draft]
Receipted Account, 1874
Of Sallie M. Galt with City of Williamsburg for taxes.
Receipted Account, 1874
Of Sallie M. Galt with James City County for taxes on land in Jamestown Township.