Box Series 2, Box 14
Contains 210 Results:
Sally Maria Galt to Mrs. Rochelle, May 17
The writing on the envelope is Elizabeth's and not hers. Wishes her a pleasant journey. The date of the letter may fall between 1844 to 1850.
Sally M. Galt to Marianna Saunders, [ante 1854?]
Describes the visit of Dr. McCabe. Mainly news of arriv and departures. Describes Lizzie Williamson's "Miniature Library." Cousin Lucy is better.
Sally Maria Galt, Williamsburg, to Marianna Saunders, [ante 1854?]
Describes a recent wedding where Page Waller, Roberta Shield and [?] Morrison were the bridesmaids. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, Martha Page, Rebecca Mundel, and Martha. Reading is their only remedy for the summer ennui. The dullness has been relieved by a visit of the Floster volunteers to "our Volunteers."
Sally M. Galt to Mrs. Sheldon
Asks to borrow "Randolph's Letters," and sends best wishes for the new year.
Sally M. Galt to William Sparrow, August 15
Will not sue for slander, though he did say that the "Queen City of the South (Old Style) still thinks King George reigns." Does not like railroads. Describes the comet of 1859.
Sally M. Galt to William Sparrow, September 8
Recommends "Our Old Home," published in 1864 by Hawthorne, to Cousin Eliza. Calls Williamsburg "This once the Queen City of the South."
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to William (Sparrow?), circa 1872
Gives her reasons for favoring Greeley for President.
Sally Maria Galt to John H. Strobia
Sends a leaf from Washington's birthplace. The letter was likely written ante May 1854.
Sally M. Galt to John H. Strobia
Describes a party with Lizzie H[arrison?], 23 children, and students from the College. They had boating on the millpond. There is a story that during the Revolution a French officer saw the millpond and thought it was a lake.
Sally M. Galt to Mr. Sweeney
Hopes he told Mr. Smith that she will not accept that portion of the salary that her brother always refused. [Note: Below the signature is line to effect that should never have applied for payment "but it was very kindly asked for."]
Sally M. Galt to Bettie
Letter of sympathy on the death of her child.
Sally M. Galt to Emily
Letter of condolence to Emily and her mother on the death of Cornelia. Quotes a "compendium of all Christian doctrine" found among her brother's papers.
Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to Mary Eliza
All the "Belles and Beaux" meet at their house once every two weeks. The Millingtons visited recently, are now in Philadelphia, and return to Mississippi in October. Cynthia will go to Charlottesville for St. George's wedding. Recently received a flower from Mount Vernon sent her by Mr. Leigh. The letter was likely written ante May 1854.
Sally Maria Galt to Rebecca
Describes Mr. and Mrs. Vest's children-- Walker, Willie, George, and Alexander Galt. John just refused an increase in salary, but still buys all the latest books for Elizabeth. Arena, a servant, "lives at the old house and takes care of the garden." The letter was likely written ante May 1854.
Sally M. Galt to "Dear Friends", circa 1862
Expresses sympathy on their bereavement. Has suffered so many times.
Sally M. Galt to "My dear Cousin"
Thanks the recipient for some shopping, and encloses $5 for some long lace sleeves.
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient
Asks the recipient to thank Mrs. Robinson for the flowers.
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient
Discusses death and burial of General Pickett.
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient
Discusses Professor Moore, the author of "The Night Before Christmas."
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient
Discusses a horse and rider seen in the Capitol grounds, and the many miniatures in ivory in Richmond.
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient
Describes a visit to Mrs. Clifford Cabbel.
Sally M. Galt to [?], [D. Dix?], circa 1876
Discusses the fire at the Asylum. Wonders if a book of the acts of the House of Burgesses which is over 100 years old would be of interest to the Centenni Is still loyal to the Confederacy. Came to Richmond to see the unveiling of the statue of Jackson, given by gentleman of Great Britain. Still lives at the old home with the faithful servants, and invites the recipient to visit her whenever in Virginia.
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient
Inquires about a bond executed by the recipipent and John M. Galt to R. McCandlish and R.H. Armistead, trustees of the Hambleton Lodge.
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient
Recently saw Mrs. Maupin, and learned all was well in Williamsburg. Is anxious to take Page [Saunders?] home with her.
Sally M. Galt to unknown recipient
Thanks the recipient for the invitation [to stay with her?], but does not think the enemy is coming. "Many thousand troops are landing on the peninsula to day and no one has left from fear except Mrs. Camm..." Does not know what she would have done without Arena, who divides her time between the writer, and her daughter in the country. [Fragment]