Box Series 2, Box 16
Contains 13 Results:
Writings on John Brown Abolitionists
Description of Activities of John Brown's Abolitionists in Botetourt County, Va., 1856-1859.
Writings
Smith and Jones in Harrisonburg, A Reminiscence of the Past, "The Meaning of Cold Harbor," "Ninety five years ago--a reminiscence of the Colony," Sketch of Wm. B. Rogers, Masonic Addresses, "Pungo," "The Settlement of Bermuda Street," "The Lay of Thrym," translated from the Elder Eda by William R. Galt, Loudoun County's opposition to President Jackson, "How the Rosemary was introduced into America," and various other essays. Some are merely Galt's copies of pieces by other people.
Alexander Galt to "Dear Sister"
Describes his trip to Bologna, Venice, Trieste, Lubach, and Vienna.
Alexander Galt, Florence, to (William R. Galt?), January 22
Is convinced he will have to make his fortune in the U.S. Would like to go to Greece, but it might cost too much. Discusses the political situation in Florence.
Alexander Galt to William R. Galt
Discusses his work and plans for future pieces.
Alexander Galt to William R. Galt
Descirbes his social life and the amusements of Florence.
Pencil Sketch
Man working on a bust.
Newspaper clipping, 1874 November 29
Uses Alexander Galt as an example in refuting an article in the Baltimore American on sculptors not being able to draw. [Note: In the margin is handwritten account of Galt's death.]
William R. Galt's Writings, Part 1
William R. Galt's Writings, Part II
Alexander Galt (the Sculpter) Material
Accounts, Receipts, and Bills
Miscellaneous Undated accounts and financial memorandums.