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The case papers in boxes 1-17 have been indexed alphabetically, chronologically, and by subject. This card index can be found on microfilm reels HAM 30-34, or upon request. Case papers include civil and criminal cases at the County, Circuit, and State level. The case papers are still in their original wrappers, which include basic information on the case, including names, dates, and charges, but not much more. There is generally more information for county level cases than other levels. Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). 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Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. ","Some highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62). ","Cases reporting injuries at work, with basic demographic information and minimal details about the incident. The forms are in folders labeled with names and dates."],"title_filing_ssi":"Series 2: Original Materials","title_ssm":["Series 2: Original Materials"],"title_tesim":["Series 2: Original Materials"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1736-1949"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1736/1949"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Series 2: Original Materials"],"component_level_isim":[1],"repository_ssim":["West Virginia and Regional History Center"],"collection_ssim":["Hampshire County (W. Va.) 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The case papers in boxes 1-17 have been indexed alphabetically, chronologically, and by subject. This card index can be found on microfilm reels HAM 30-34, or upon request. Case papers include civil and criminal cases at the County, Circuit, and State level. The case papers are still in their original wrappers, which include basic information on the case, including names, dates, and charges, but not much more. There is generally more information for county level cases than other levels. Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62). \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCases reporting injuries at work, with basic demographic information and minimal details about the incident. 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Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. ","Some highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62). ","Cases reporting injuries at work, with basic demographic information and minimal details about the incident. 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These envelopes are labeled with year and type of record, and papers within the envelopes are grouped by case with an attached card identifying the record. The papers in the remainder of the boxes are minimally processed, and are generally in their original envelopes, wrappers, or folders. These boxes (18-150) are arranged broadly by type of record, but records within these types are not generally arranged in a particular order. ","Microfilm reels HAM 30-34 were originally HAM 30A, 31B, 32C, 33D, and 34 E. The letters were removed as part of the 2026 reprocessing project to improve clarity.","All original material is stored offsite; please make an appointment prior to visiting.","This collection was originally two A\u0026M collections, A\u0026M 0051 and A\u0026M 0282. Both were gifts of the Hampshire County Court, the first made in 1937 and the second in 1951. As part of the 2026 reprocessing project, these collections have been merged. Boxes 1-17 are from the original accession, and boxes 18-149 (which were renumbered from boxes 1-132) and the record books were the second accession (A\u0026M 0282). Additionally, box 150 was added to store the Department of Public Assistance papers which had previously been wrapped in paper. ","If assistance is needed to match old box numbers to the updated ones, a crosswalk is available upon request. ","A\u0026M 0936, Hampshire County Deeds ","A\u0026M 1154, Hampshire County Deeds ","A\u0026M 4467, Land Warrant Ledger for the Community of Frankfort in Hampshire County, Virginia ","A\u0026M 1052, Society of Ex-Confederates in Hampshire County ","County court and public records consisting primarily of case papers, financial records, and private records of local businesses. There are also some records of Hampshire County's department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, estate settlements, and elections. ","This collection consists of two series, microfilm and original materials. Most of the material exists either as microfilm or the original material has been kept.  ","The microfilm series is roughly half court record papers and half record books of private businesses, organizations, and individuals. There are a large number of record books from E.H. Zepp's General Merchandise, as well as from a tannery, a grist mill, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Other record books include land and personal property records.  ","Series 2 consists of 150 boxes, one wrapped package of county court papers, primarily case papers and public records; as well as various public and private record books (one box, and two unboxed ledgers). The case papers in boxes 1-17 have been indexed alphabetically, chronologically, and by subject. This card index can be found on microfilm reels HAM 30-34, or upon request. Case papers include civil and criminal cases at the County, Circuit, and State level. The case papers are still in their original wrappers, which include basic information on the case, including names, dates, and charges, but not much more. There is generally more information for county level cases than other levels. Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. ","Some highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62).","This series is roughly half court record papers and half record books of private businesses, organizations, and individuals. There are a large number of record books from E.H. Zepp's General Merchandise, as well as from a tannery, a grist mill, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Other record books include land and personal property records.","Only a little bit of Box 14, primarily boxes 9 and 10","This material was not filmed in order, the contents of some of the boxes are split up by other boxes","Not inclusive, years included are: 1820-22; 1866-1869","Abernathy-Lyons","McAlear-Zimmerman","1736-1854","Accounts, Administrators and Executors, Agreements, Bonds, Commissioners, Coroner, Courthouse and Jail, Deeds, Elections, Estates, Guardians, Impressment Claims, Insolvent Debtor, Letters, Levies, Military","Negroes, Note, Orders, Receipts, Roads, Sheriff, Special Interest, Surveys, Surveyors, Taxes, Wills. Civil Index: Attachment, Case, Chancery, Condemnation, Covenant, Debt, Detainer, Dower Rights, Ejectment, Injunction, Land Controversy, Replevin, Rights, Writ of, specific Performance, Suggestion, Unclassified. Criminal: Assault and Battery, Criminal Contempt, Malfeasance, Misdemeanor, Peace (Breach of)","Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church","Records of a Grist mill","Related to A. B. McCarty estate settlement","Relating to \"S. W. Simpson, Miller, for Griffin, Frank and Co.\"","Records of a Prospect Tannery Store","Not inclusive, years included are: 1877; 1878; 1879-1880","Not inclusive, years included are: 1888; 1893; 1894; 1895; 1901; 1902; 1896","Not inclusive, years included are: 1903; 1904; 1908; 1904; 1909; 1910","Not inclusive, years included are: 1913; 1929; 1936","Not inclusive, years included are:  1936-1937","Series 2 consists of 150 boxes, one wrapped package of county court papers, primarily case papers and public records; as well as various public and private record books (one box, and two unboxed ledgers). The case papers in boxes 1-17 have been indexed alphabetically, chronologically, and by subject. This card index can be found on microfilm reels HAM 30-34, or upon request. Case papers include civil and criminal cases at the County, Circuit, and State level. The case papers are still in their original wrappers, which include basic information on the case, including names, dates, and charges, but not much more. There is generally more information for county level cases than other levels. Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. ","Some highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62). ","Election expenses and returns","Poll Books","Executions (1878-1926); Estate Settlements (1853-1933); and Deeds (1875-1917)","Not inclusive. 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29","Microfilm copy available on HAM 29"],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe materials in boxes 1-17 are in envelopes, which are arranged generally in chronological order. These envelopes are labeled with year and type of record, and papers within the envelopes are grouped by case with an attached card identifying the record. The papers in the remainder of the boxes are minimally processed, and are generally in their original envelopes, wrappers, or folders. These boxes (18-150) are arranged broadly by type of record, but records within these types are not generally arranged in a particular order. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMicrofilm reels HAM 30-34 were originally HAM 30A, 31B, 32C, 33D, and 34 E. The letters were removed as part of the 2026 reprocessing project to improve clarity.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement"],"arrangement_tesim":["The materials in boxes 1-17 are in envelopes, which are arranged generally in chronological order. These envelopes are labeled with year and type of record, and papers within the envelopes are grouped by case with an attached card identifying the record. The papers in the remainder of the boxes are minimally processed, and are generally in their original envelopes, wrappers, or folders. These boxes (18-150) are arranged broadly by type of record, but records within these types are not generally arranged in a particular order. ","Microfilm reels HAM 30-34 were originally HAM 30A, 31B, 32C, 33D, and 34 E. The letters were removed as part of the 2026 reprocessing project to improve clarity."],"phystech_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAll original material is stored offsite; please make an appointment prior to visiting.\u003c/p\u003e"],"phystech_heading_ssm":["Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements"],"phystech_tesim":["All original material is stored offsite; please make an appointment prior to visiting."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Hampshire County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers, A\u0026amp;M 0051, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], Hampshire County (W. Va.) Court Records and Miscellaneous Papers, A\u0026M 0051, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia."],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection was originally two A\u0026amp;M collections, A\u0026amp;M 0051 and A\u0026amp;M 0282. Both were gifts of the Hampshire County Court, the first made in 1937 and the second in 1951. As part of the 2026 reprocessing project, these collections have been merged. Boxes 1-17 are from the original accession, and boxes 18-149 (which were renumbered from boxes 1-132) and the record books were the second accession (A\u0026amp;M 0282). Additionally, box 150 was added to store the Department of Public Assistance papers which had previously been wrapped in paper. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf assistance is needed to match old box numbers to the updated ones, a crosswalk is available upon request. \u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information"],"processinfo_tesim":["This collection was originally two A\u0026M collections, A\u0026M 0051 and A\u0026M 0282. Both were gifts of the Hampshire County Court, the first made in 1937 and the second in 1951. As part of the 2026 reprocessing project, these collections have been merged. Boxes 1-17 are from the original accession, and boxes 18-149 (which were renumbered from boxes 1-132) and the record books were the second accession (A\u0026M 0282). Additionally, box 150 was added to store the Department of Public Assistance papers which had previously been wrapped in paper. 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"],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eA\u0026amp;M 0936, Hampshire County Deeds \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA\u0026amp;M 1154, Hampshire County Deeds \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA\u0026amp;M 4467, Land Warrant Ledger for the Community of Frankfort in Hampshire County, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA\u0026amp;M 1052, Society of Ex-Confederates in Hampshire County \u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["See Also"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["A\u0026M 0936, Hampshire County Deeds ","A\u0026M 1154, Hampshire County Deeds ","A\u0026M 4467, Land Warrant Ledger for the Community of Frankfort in Hampshire County, Virginia ","A\u0026M 1052, Society of Ex-Confederates in Hampshire County "],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCounty court and public records consisting primarily of case papers, financial records, and private records of local businesses. There are also some records of Hampshire County's department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, estate settlements, and elections. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThis collection consists of two series, microfilm and original materials. Most of the material exists either as microfilm or the original material has been kept.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe microfilm series is roughly half court record papers and half record books of private businesses, organizations, and individuals. There are a large number of record books from E.H. Zepp's General Merchandise, as well as from a tannery, a grist mill, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Other record books include land and personal property records.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2 consists of 150 boxes, one wrapped package of county court papers, primarily case papers and public records; as well as various public and private record books (one box, and two unboxed ledgers). The case papers in boxes 1-17 have been indexed alphabetically, chronologically, and by subject. This card index can be found on microfilm reels HAM 30-34, or upon request. Case papers include civil and criminal cases at the County, Circuit, and State level. The case papers are still in their original wrappers, which include basic information on the case, including names, dates, and charges, but not much more. There is generally more information for county level cases than other levels. Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series is roughly half court record papers and half record books of private businesses, organizations, and individuals. There are a large number of record books from E.H. Zepp's General Merchandise, as well as from a tannery, a grist mill, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Other record books include land and personal property records.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOnly a little bit of Box 14, primarily boxes 9 and 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis material was not filmed in order, the contents of some of the boxes are split up by other boxes\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot inclusive, years included are: 1820-22; 1866-1869\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAbernathy-Lyons\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcAlear-Zimmerman\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1736-1854\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts, Administrators and Executors, Agreements, Bonds, Commissioners, Coroner, Courthouse and Jail, Deeds, Elections, Estates, Guardians, Impressment Claims, Insolvent Debtor, Letters, Levies, Military\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegroes, Note, Orders, Receipts, Roads, Sheriff, Special Interest, Surveys, Surveyors, Taxes, Wills. Civil Index: Attachment, Case, Chancery, Condemnation, Covenant, Debt, Detainer, Dower Rights, Ejectment, Injunction, Land Controversy, Replevin, Rights, Writ of, specific Performance, Suggestion, Unclassified. Criminal: Assault and Battery, Criminal Contempt, Malfeasance, Misdemeanor, Peace (Breach of)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBaltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecords of a Grist mill\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelated to A. B. McCarty estate settlement\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelating to \"S. W. 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Case papers include civil and criminal cases at the County, Circuit, and State level. The case papers are still in their original wrappers, which include basic information on the case, including names, dates, and charges, but not much more. There is generally more information for county level cases than other levels. Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62). \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElection expenses and returns\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoll Books\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExecutions (1878-1926); Estate Settlements (1853-1933); and Deeds (1875-1917)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNot inclusive. 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The forms are in folders labeled with names and dates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral relief checks have persons names and amount, but no other information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral relief checks have persons names and amount, but no other information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial Records\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial Records\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["County court and public records consisting primarily of case papers, financial records, and private records of local businesses. There are also some records of Hampshire County's department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, estate settlements, and elections. ","This collection consists of two series, microfilm and original materials. Most of the material exists either as microfilm or the original material has been kept.  ","The microfilm series is roughly half court record papers and half record books of private businesses, organizations, and individuals. There are a large number of record books from E.H. Zepp's General Merchandise, as well as from a tannery, a grist mill, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Other record books include land and personal property records.  ","Series 2 consists of 150 boxes, one wrapped package of county court papers, primarily case papers and public records; as well as various public and private record books (one box, and two unboxed ledgers). The case papers in boxes 1-17 have been indexed alphabetically, chronologically, and by subject. This card index can be found on microfilm reels HAM 30-34, or upon request. Case papers include civil and criminal cases at the County, Circuit, and State level. The case papers are still in their original wrappers, which include basic information on the case, including names, dates, and charges, but not much more. There is generally more information for county level cases than other levels. Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. ","Some highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62).","This series is roughly half court record papers and half record books of private businesses, organizations, and individuals. There are a large number of record books from E.H. Zepp's General Merchandise, as well as from a tannery, a grist mill, and the Methodist Episcopal Church. Other record books include land and personal property records.","Only a little bit of Box 14, primarily boxes 9 and 10","This material was not filmed in order, the contents of some of the boxes are split up by other boxes","Not inclusive, years included are: 1820-22; 1866-1869","Abernathy-Lyons","McAlear-Zimmerman","1736-1854","Accounts, Administrators and Executors, Agreements, Bonds, Commissioners, Coroner, Courthouse and Jail, Deeds, Elections, Estates, Guardians, Impressment Claims, Insolvent Debtor, Letters, Levies, Military","Negroes, Note, Orders, Receipts, Roads, Sheriff, Special Interest, Surveys, Surveyors, Taxes, Wills. Civil Index: Attachment, Case, Chancery, Condemnation, Covenant, Debt, Detainer, Dower Rights, Ejectment, Injunction, Land Controversy, Replevin, Rights, Writ of, specific Performance, Suggestion, Unclassified. Criminal: Assault and Battery, Criminal Contempt, Malfeasance, Misdemeanor, Peace (Breach of)","Baltimore Conference Methodist Episcopal Church","Records of a Grist mill","Related to A. B. McCarty estate settlement","Relating to \"S. W. Simpson, Miller, for Griffin, Frank and Co.\"","Records of a Prospect Tannery Store","Not inclusive, years included are: 1877; 1878; 1879-1880","Not inclusive, years included are: 1888; 1893; 1894; 1895; 1901; 1902; 1896","Not inclusive, years included are: 1903; 1904; 1908; 1904; 1909; 1910","Not inclusive, years included are: 1913; 1929; 1936","Not inclusive, years included are:  1936-1937","Series 2 consists of 150 boxes, one wrapped package of county court papers, primarily case papers and public records; as well as various public and private record books (one box, and two unboxed ledgers). The case papers in boxes 1-17 have been indexed alphabetically, chronologically, and by subject. This card index can be found on microfilm reels HAM 30-34, or upon request. Case papers include civil and criminal cases at the County, Circuit, and State level. The case papers are still in their original wrappers, which include basic information on the case, including names, dates, and charges, but not much more. There is generally more information for county level cases than other levels. Public records are primarily financial records including taxes, settlements, and sales, but there are also some birth, marriage, and death records, estates, deeds, and election records. There are also several boxes of records of the Hampshire County Department of the West Virginia Relief Administration, which include work injury compensation reports (boxes 75-77); public assistance checks (boxes 80-81); and administrative financial records (box 150). The work injury compensation reports include basic information on the circumstances of the injury, the type of work, pay, and general demographic information (name, age, race, marital status, etc.). These materials are restricted for general use in compliance with HIPAA standards, but researchers may request access to use the records for broad, summary analysis. ","Some highlights for this series include bills for the board (1833, env. 48); a 1736 bond from Jonathan Seaman to John Woodson for the amount of forty pounds in either silver or gold Pennsylvania money (env. 2); an order for militia to appear on parade (18--, env. 53); and accounts of the jailor, including for keeping enslaved persons in jail (1830, env. 46 and 1849, env. 62). ","Election expenses and returns","Poll Books","Executions (1878-1926); Estate Settlements (1853-1933); and Deeds (1875-1917)","Not inclusive. Includes records for 1920-1921, 1938-1939, 1941-1942, and 1944-1945","Cases reporting injuries at work, with basic demographic information and minimal details about the incident. The forms are in folders labeled with names and dates.","General relief checks have persons names and amount, but no other information.","General relief checks have persons names and amount, but no other information.","Financial Records","Financial Records"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the \u003ca href=\"https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/visit/permissions-and-copyright\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermissions and Copyright page\u003c/a\u003e on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia operated the Eastern State Hospital. Galt family members include John Minson Galt II, A. D. Galt, Jr., Sarah Maria Galt, Elizabeth J. Galt, and others.","See also Galt Papers (II), (III), and (V), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, and the Galt Family Papers (MS 78.3), Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. See also the John Minson Galt II library cataloged and arranged at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.","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.","The collections documents life in colonial, revolutionary, antebellum, and post-Civil War Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers also concern wider Virginia issues and relations with England, such as the Alexander D. Galt Diary (Msv 14a) which was written while in London during 1792-1793.","Additions, filed in first folder of Galt Papers (1):","Acc. 1938.28 \"Verses for the Year 1900\", handwritten poem from the January 18, 1855 Virginia Gazette which was also published in the September 13, 1937 Virginia Gazette. Author unknown.","Acc. 2008.285 Miniature photograph of a seated man found in Galt Books Collection, QA37.H99 1818 v. 2.","Letter from Aunt Emily to Miss Sue Galt; mentions Ella, Estelle and Emona. Aunt Emily is caring for a family. Undated.","The legatee is daughter, Susanna Polson. If she should die unmarried before age twenty-one, the estate is to go to Isabella Craig, daughter of Alexander Craig. Maria Crasson to be discharged from her indenture with testator if legatee Susanna should die before indenture has terminated. Executors: Alexander Craig and Hugh Orr, witnesses: Blovet Pasteur, Robert Nicolson, and C. Binns. The will was proved in York County Court, December 20, 1773 by oath of Robert Nicolson, and January 17, 1774 by oath of Blovet Pasteur. The copy is endorsed by Thomas Everard, clerk. [Note: Rebecca Polson was godmother to Isabella Craig and Maria Maupin Craig ( -1776). See Galt Genealogy, II, p.12],","The will was witnessed by Judith Barron, Richard Taylor, and R. Brough, and that in his will, he left everything to his wife and his two children, Samuel and Richard.","Scope and Contents Confirmation by King in Council of an Act of the Virginia legislature, approved by Lt. Gov. Francis Fauquier on April 1, 1761.","Scope and Contents The account are mostly for June and July, and apparently kept while Dr. Galt was studying abroad. The memo mentions paying nine pence for breakfast at The Rolls in Chancery Lane, and varying amounts \"at a Labour\", 2/6 for \"the Play,\" and £30.10.0 for year's board, and 1/ for punch. [Note: Dr. John Minson Galt (1744-1808) was the son of Samuel (ca. 1700-1760) and Lucy Servant Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.F. and II., pp.11-12.].","Scope and Contents The letter discusses the settlement of the Polson estate. Capt. Polson and his brother are appreciative of the trouble Craig has taken on their behalf. No further remittance has been received from Mr. Polson of Jamaica.","On October 20, 1773 there will be a partition of a tract of land on the Forks of the Great Kanawha and Ohio Rivers. He suggests that Craig send an agent and money to pay for the Polson part of the partition so he can secure the portion due them.","Scope and Contents \"General Account of the Expences of the patentees in dividing the large tract of 51304 acres of Land in the Forks of the great Kanhawa and River Ohio.\" Surveyor: William Crafurd; shareholders: Col. Muse, Mr. Waggoner. \"Divided by 14 1/4 shares, allowing 3000 acres to a share is £6.14.8 per share.\" D. Copy. Endorsed. Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Statement certifying John Polson as a lieutenant in the Virginia Regiment is entitled to two thousand acres of land.","He declares that when John Madison, Junior, produces the required warrants, the Surveyor will lay off three thousand acres for Robert McKenzie, Gent., and two thousand acres for John Polson, Gent. under the direction of Craig, their attorney in fact.","Scope and Contents Statement of John Madison, Junior, that he has been given a location warrant by Alexander Craig for land in Botetourt County amounting to 3000 acres for Robert McKenzie, Gent., and John Polson, Gent.","Scope and Contents He wonders whether the capital of the \"new government\" [Kentucky?] will be fixed in the area of the tract of land that they are interested in. Crafurd is proceeding with the surveying at the Great Kanawha. He speaks of the richness of the land and contemplates that the present demand will greatly enhance the future value. \"Here is the only place in America for a young person to lay a foundation for an estate.\" Mr. Douglass has surveyed Mr. McKenzie's land, using sloops or \"scooners\" on the water and canoes on the falls.","Scope and Contents He discusses the arrangements for the plots of land on Ohio River. \"Those that have seen the land on the Ohio will think very little of the lands in Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses settlement of his claim to 3000 acres of western lands. Mentions [his brother?] Hugh Polson and John Crosse of Philadelphia. Says that he is from Antiqua and is a lieutenant in the 60th. Regiment.","Scope and Contents Sends two land plats by Mr. Kennedy. Bullett has been superseded and Douglas has apparently been promoted under Col. Preston through the influence of Lord Dunmore. Douglas leaves for Fincastle tomorrow and asks for mail to be forwarded through Dr. Connely. .","Scope and Contents \"After deducting out of the sum of fifteen pounds twelve shillings, the fee that Col. Preston takes for passing or certifying the plots, pay Mr. Alexander Craig the Ballance, as it has been a very expensive affair to me I hope youl not disappoint Mr. Craig in letting him have the money...\"","Scope and Contents Draft for twenty pounds stirling in favour of Alexander Craig. .","Scope and Contents Unless a better offer can be obtained, he and his brother are willing to accept the offer mentioned by Craig for seven pounds per hundred acres for the Kanawha lands. The sooner they can receive cash for the lands the better. Bills on London are the speediest method of conveying the money.","Bill for surveying 2000 acres of land for Mr. Polson at £2.1.8 per 1000 acres and 3000 acres for Capt. McKenzie at £4.11.8. As, Bill [endorsed].","A certificate from the attorney to John Polson, Captain in the First Battalion of His Majesty's Sixtieth Regiment. Called Royal Americans, to secure western lands to which he is entitled in his own right or as heir of his deceased brother William Polson, Captain in the Virginia Regiment. Craig names Isaac Melcher, merchant of Philadelphia, as his agent to sell any of all of the lands due Polson. Witnesses: Charles Wilson and Leonard Jacoby.","Scope and Contents He states that he cannot sign Capt. McKenzie's warrant and plat for 3000 acres because the survey by Capt. Bullet on the Ohio was not legitimate. Mr. Douglas and his party have fallen into the hands of the Indians so his surveys will have to be redone.","Scope and Contents The division of Polson's portion of the land will not be complete until he has adequate power of attorney.","Capt. McKenzie should be able to gain his western land, for Mr. Taylor's conflicting surveys are mistaken and therefore void.","Scope and Contents He sends the plats for the land of McKenzie and Polson and asks Craig to deliver plats for Mr. Charleton, Mr. Southall, Col. Byrd and Capt. Collins. He requests that Craig receive any fees due to him since he is at so great a distance. If he can receive Mr. Walter Stewart's warrant, he will draw up the plat. Mr. Alexander Baine will receive any fees owed him, but will be leaving town.","Scope and Contents He sends a copy of the general deed to John Polson's land and discusses matters relating to the patent.","The letter discusses escheatable land belonging to John Polson in Kentucky.","He wishes him to select a reliable person to be receiver of the Continental taxes in Virginia. Morris has already received recommendations for the position. The salary is one eighth per cent of the money passing through his hands. [Note: This letter and the three following letters are copies made by J. Brown and transcribed together on two sheets of paper.]","He expresses delight that funds for Virginia's quota have been appropriated, but regrets that there is so much delay. \"The smallest delay in the application of means often defeats the end for which those means where instituted.\" Copy of the letter by J. Brown.","The letter includes some enclosures for Webb to read and hopes he will inculcate \"at proper opportunities those principles of national integrity which are essential to our safety.\" Copy of letter by J. Brown.","He notifies Morris that the majority of Virginia's taxes wil be paid in tobacco with some being paid in flour, hemp, and deerskins. He hopes the Continental government will accept part of Virginia's quota in commodities for if people were forced to sell in order to gain specie, the market would be serioulsy affected. He plans to have one thousand to fifteen hundred pounds of tobacco in the Treasury within three weeks. Copy of letter by J. Brown.","Scope and Contents She sends an affectionate letter lauding their friendship. She visited in Williamsburg while the French army was there and was quite impressed by the politeness of the French. Several relatives, including a young girl and a 16 year old boy, have died recently. [Note: Mary Craig (1753- ) was a daughter of Alexander and Mary Maupin Craig, and a sister of Judith Craig Galt (1749-1788) who married John M. Galt I. See Galt Genealogy, II, p. 12]","Galt's note for £120.0.0 due Wilkinson. If Galt would pay sixty pounds, the obligation is void. Witnesses: Frederick Bryan and Marvin Hallam. On verso, accounts (1788-1821) show payment of the debt. The final payment, July 13, 1821, was from Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt to Robert Butler, executor of John Bracken.","These accounts were apparently compiled after Galt's death and presented to his estate. [Note: Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) was a son of William Galt (1725- ) and a grandson of Samuel Galt (ca. 1700-1760). He settled in Richmond and married Elizabeth Ege (1748-1822). Their daughter Mary Dorothea Galt (1786-1858) married Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt (1771-1840), a cousin. See Galt genealogy, I.A.1, p.1].","£13.3.1. to Mr. Goodrick's account.","Scope and Contents Account (March 27, 1781-January 12, 1787) of Gabriel Galt's estate with Thomas Prosser","The account is for £13.5.0 for joiner's tools and shafts for a riding chair. On the reverse is a memorandum, October 24, 1810, of Wm. T. Galt that when he received the chest of tools from his uncle, Wm. Trebell, Trebell mentioned the cost of them.","\"Please to pay Mr. Gabriel Galt on order the sum of thirty three shillings being the balance due your Humble servt. Bryan.\"","Memorandum on the deaths of Alexander Craig (January 12, 1776, age 57) and Judith Galt (December 31, 1788, age 39)","David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, confess to debt owed by Galt to plaintiffs of £65.10.0 with interest. The extract is signed by Adam Craig, Clerk. The debt was paid September 19, 1811.","John Price brings action against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for debt owed by Galt for £31.1.5 plus interest. J.B. Whitlocke, C.H.C. Endorsed copy.","The memo details his charges for $83.32, for the writer's share of drugs and a shop.","The judgement is in action against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators for Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £31.15. Signed by Adam Craig, clerk.","Scope and Contents The letter requests recipient to pay £8. to David Lambert, one of Gabriel Galt's administrators.","The indenture is between Charles Wright of Richmond, David Lambert and Jacob Ege of Richmond, and Miles Selden of Henrico. Wright owes the estate of Gabriel Galt £144, and agrees to transfer to Selden lots 43 and 44 on Richmond Hill along with miscellaneous household goods. Selden is to sell the lots and goods and Wright is to receive the remainder of the money after the debt is paid. Witnesses: T. Warren, John Stewart, James Vaughan, senior, Francis Graves, and Nicole [?] Harrison.","Scope and Contents Moors requests that Griffin pay David Lambert £9.5.0 owed Moors by Griffin. Endorsed.","He is detained by the regular business of the court for his claim has not yet been determined, anxious for news from the plantation and from town, requests that the harvest not be brought in until he returns and that the wheat not be cut until further notice from him.","The account, dated March 16, 1790-March 7, 1792, of Dr. Alesander D. Galt with the estate of Col. James Southall.","Scope and Contents J.M. discusses Alexander's passage home and provision for various goods to be brought up. The widow will not let his things be searched and keeps possession of the store.","The judgment for Samuel Paine, Henrico County Court, against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £13.6.0, plus damages. Paid, February 1812, by John Galt. AS Extract [endorsed] [Note: John Ege Galt (1782-1813) was a son of Gabriel (1748-1788) and Elizabeth Ege Galt (1748-1822), and the brother of Mary Dorothea Galt who married Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.l.e, p. 3].","Scope and Contents The recipient's father has gone to the Springs with Mr. Fox and is in improved health. When he returns, he will begin his new project for smallpox innoculation at his farm and at Martin's Hundred. Dr. Tazewell was in town recently. Lary is good-natured, but lazy. The town has been quite healthy. Dr. Barraud has the enterainment \"the Grandees\" \"for want of exercise.\" \"Philosopher Houston is well.\" Miss Camm married Mr. Whitaker. \"Nobody dead of any consequence.\" Autograph Letter Account.","An account of Mr. Galt with John Wragg, No. 36, Throgmorton Street, for various clothes.","Scope and Contents Receipt of John Wragg for money received from Mr. Galt.","Receipted account of Mr. Galt with J. William Richardson.","Scope and Contents She left London the 4th, so has been unable to meet such a good friend of her nephew. The writer, a sister, and Mr. Campbell live in Manchester, while her eldest sister, Mrs. Miller, lives at Phillimore House near Kensington.","Receipted account of Mr. Galt with C. Forster of London, for various books.","Scope and Contents The recipient's father [Dr John Minson Galt] arrived safely at the Springs and, after a return bout of his old pains, is now enjoying good health. Miss Judy Brown of Richmond has visited them. His brother Billy [William Craig Galt], and George Greenhow escorted Miss Nancy Davenport to Richmond in Mr. Greenhow's phaeton for a five day visit and ended up staying three weeks. John Houston has gone to Philadelphia in the hopes of getting into business. [Note: Lucretia Craig (1760- ) was a daughter of Alexander and Maria Maupin Craig, and a sister of Judith Craig Galt (Mrs. John M. Galt).]","The ticket admits Mr. Alexander D. Galt to the Autumn Course of Mr. Cline's lectures on Anatomy and Surgery in the autumn of 1792. Printed Document.","Signed account.","Scope and Contents She is glad to hear of his safe arrival in London. His father is well, as are the rest of his family, but the Negro, Betty, lost her little Peggy. Uncle Morpin [Maupin?] is living at the Raleigh. His father has returened and breakfasts on mild. Charles Galt is planning to sail for London, and will probably bring this letter. [Note: Charles Galt (1775-1798) was a son of James (1748-1800) and Mary Inglish Galt (1742-1778), and a first cousin of Dr. Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.4, p.6].","Scope and Contents Their father found relief at the Springs and now drinks plenty of porter. Betty's Peggy and Charles Tate, the blacksmith, have died, as well as German Baker, the lawyer, and Betsy Younghusband of Richmond, who had cramps in their stomachs. He attended the weddings of cousin Betsy Galt to Mr. Swan, and Sally Valuntine to Jack Dixon in Richmond. He saw a whale yesterday near Mr. Hanken's opposite Mr. Fox's. [Note: William Craig Galt (1777-1853) the brother of Alexander Dickie Galt, married Matilda Beall, and moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he was a practicing physician for some years. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.,p. 1. Elizabeth Ege (ca. 1750- ) daughter of William (1725- ) and [?] Servant, married Samuel Swan. See Galt Genealogy I. A. 2, p. 3.","Scope and Contents He describes a silver watch, chain, key, and seal, costing six guineas, to be paid for by Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., packed, and given to his brother, Jack.","Scope and Contents Leroy chides him for not writing, but realizes that he is busy and obligated to correspond with his relatives. He knows of no interesting news, but wants some books, and asks Galt to request Dr. Barraud's uncle to get Anderson a good watch.","She writes since Jack Griffin is sailing for London. His father is well and in Hampton innoculating the inhabitants with smallpox. Innoculation has not yet begun at Martin's Hundred.","The ticket admits Alexander D. Galt to Mr. Astley Cooper's lectures on Surgery. Printed Document.","Scope and Contents Greenhow bemoans the boredom of his life and compares it to a prison, relieved only by reading. Mr. John Randolph [\"of Roanoke\" (1773-1833)] and Mr. Robert Taylor, Junior, engaged in a duel. After three shots were fired, Mr. Tayor was wounded in the right buttock. The main topic of conversation has been the French Revolution, with numerous balls being held throughout the United States. Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Hallam, John Saunders, and Samuel Crawley have died.","Scope and Contents Receipt of J. Morrison for £10.0.0 received from A.D. Galt for three months board and lodging","The account is for a hat.","The ticket admits Mr. Alexander D. Galt to the Spring Course of lecures on Anatomy and Surgery by Mr. Cline, circa spring 1793. Printed Document.","The account of Alexander D. Galt with William Jagg [?] for making various clothes.","Scope and Contents Billy is sending him a catalogue of births, marriages, and deaths. Betsy Harwood died and her brother, William, is in poor health. Mrs. Finie and her daughter, Nancy, died. Peggy Nicolson married her old admirer, L. Gibbons. His cousin Charles [?] and Mr. Hannsley arrived safely. Dr. Barraud took W. Tazewell as an apprentice, but they could not agree and parted. Barraud now expects Mr. Gillcrist from Norfolk, who will board with Mrs. Pearson whose daughter just returned from Scotland. She wants her best respects to be presented to Dr. [Peter?] Pelham of whom she often thinks \"especially when I sing the old songs he used to write for me.\" Since the death of Mrs. [Sarah?] Hallam, Pelham's sister, [Mrs.?] Blackgrove keeps school in Williamsburg.","He compiles a list of births, deaths, and marriages in the community. The deaths were Mrs. Spratley, October 2, 1792; Miss [Mrs.] Maria [Rind] Coalter, October 1792; Mrs. Blair, November 2, 1792; Mrs. [Sarah?] Hallam, the school mistress, November 27, 1792; John Saunders, carpenter, January 14, 1793; Samuel Crawley, January 29, 1793; Miss Polly Harwood, the dumb child, May 5, 1793; Mrs. Finnie and her daughter Nancy a few days later; Miss Betsy Harwood, May 7, 1793; Mr. Huges at the Capitol Landing, April 18, 1793; and Nicholas Dixon, May 15, 1793. The marriages were Mrs. Boadman and Mr. Walker of Charles City, November 24, 1792; Miss Betsy Lewis and John Town of Amelia, December 24, 1792; Miss Betsy Willis of Gloucester and Henry Hiort, attorney at law, December 24, 1792; Miss Judith Brown of Richmond and Joseph Shepherd, December 24, 1792; Miss Peggy Nicolson and L. Gibbons of York. The births were a boy to Miss Mary Griffin, December 16, 1792; a boy to Mrs. Hunt, December 30, 1792; a girl for Mrs. James Carter, nee Saunders; and a girl to Mrs. Travis, December 6, 1792. There was a ball January 30, 1793 rejoicing the French Revolution and a celebration February 22, 1793 in honour of Washington's birthday. Aunt Galt gave birth to a boy, named Alexander. [Note: Alexander Galt (1793-1855) of Norfolk, was the son of James Galt (1748-1800) and his second wife, Mary W. Taylor. See Galt Genealogy I.E.II, p. 8).","Scope and Contents She hopes that he has not been worried by the war. Mrs. Dunbar is living in Mr. Wythe's house, her eldest daughter was married to Charles Champe Carter who lived with Mrs. Campbell and who is buying the [Governor's]Palace. Mr. [Wilson Miles] Cary of Ceeleys has bought the John Carter House, and his daughter Mrs. Carey has gone to live in Mr. Blair's House by Mr. Hornsby's.","Scope and Contents He has been in Williamsburg since March and is finding life there lonely and boring. He fears that William Harwood will soon follow his sister to the grave. He believes the people in the area wish to remain neutral with promises of abundance of small grain. [Endorsed, received July 30, 1793]. [Note: Samuel Galt (1765?-1820) was the son of James Galt (1748-1800) and his first wife, Mary Inglish (1742-1778). See Galt Genealogy , E. 2. p. 5.","Scope and Contents She is planning to send letters by Charles Galt, but Capt. Lymeburn is leaving first, so a chance for an earlier letter. \"Your old acquaintance,\" Robert (Bob) Taylor was expelled from the College of William and Mary because of his duel with John (Jack) Randolph.","Scope and Contents Greenhow is \"surfeited with this place\" and hopes Barraud will release him so he can go to Philadelphia to attend the lectures. Then he hopes to come to London or Edinburgh to continue his studies. Barraud and Tazewell have parted company and the latter has been replaced with Gillchrist. Parson Camm has been married for some time. Newspapers are full of accounts of French Revolution and the war. On June 18, the \"goal was burnt by a prisoner who suffered in the flames.\"","The promissory note is from an unknown person to Graham Frank for £22.3.0. Document is torn.","He received a letter from Norfolk with the news that all friends were well. He hopes Galt heard from his father by this ship.","He hopes to visit him before this or would have written earlier. He understands they both behaved with propriety. He will call tomorrow.","The envelope is addressed to Alexander Galt, at No. 7, Maze Pond, Southwark, London. Document.","The ticket admits Alexander D. Galt to Mr. Cline's Autumn Course of lectures on Anatomy and Surgery, circa autumn 1793. Printed Document.","It is much obliged by \"our Beadles recollection of me.\" If he can be at Ilford any day except Sunday, they dine at 3:30 and would like to discuss with him the subject Galt wrote about.","The receipted account, dated May 28-October 19, 1793, of Mr. Galt with William Jagg for making and repairing clothes.","The account is for hair dressing and ribbons","Scope and Contents He mentions a young man named Wright from Norfolk who plans to study medicine in England. He saw Mr. Maclean at the Virginia Coffee House and encloses his address.","A calendar of events, dated March 1793-February 1794, in Williamsburg apparently sent to Alexander D. Galt in London. The occasions of interest were the marriage of Charles Champe Carter and Miss Farley, May 1793; the death of Mrs. Andrews, June 26, 1793; the death of David Jamison of York, July 8, 1793; the marriage of [G.?] Fox and Miss Nelly Lewis, both of Gloucester, July 27, 1793; the death of Mrs. Bryan, the widow, September 1793; the death of Richard Booker, September 27, 1793; the marriage of John Connelly and Miss Sally Easter, October 1793; the deaths of William Lewis, old Mrs. Steward, old Mrs. Nicolson, old Mrs. Fergusson, and Mrs. Newton Connelly, October 1793; the death of Mat Saunders, November 1793; the death of little Hind Russell, November 30, 1793; death of Arthur Dickinson, December 1793; death of J. Gray and \"the Spanish Captain,\" January 19, 1794; marriage of George Jackson and Miss Peirce, James City, February 1793; deaths of Humphry and Billy Harwood, February 1794; and the marriage of James Semple and Miss Sally Harwood, February 1794.","Scope and Contents He apologizes for not writing his uncles Samuel and Jacob, but thought that his letters would be shared by all his friends and relatives. He fears he will not be able to get home for some time. [Note: William Galt (1772-1797) was the son of Gabriel Galt (1748-1822). His sister, Mary Dorothea Galt, married their cousin, Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I. A. a., p. 1].","He is glad to learn that the effects of small pox have not been too serious. He appreciated her letter and hopes that she will continue her correspondence with him. He enjoyed her \"harmless raillery.\"","The ticket admits A.D. Galt to the Spring lectures on Anatomy and Surgery by Mr. Cline, circa spring 1794. Printed Document.","Scope and Contents He and William Galt have been ill, but are now well. He regrets that he cannot come to Virginia this summer, but has too much unfinished business to be able to leave. He hopes that she will continue her correspondence.","Scope and Contents A receipt of J. Morison for £46.6.0 received from A.D. Galt for a year's board and lodging.","Scope and Contents He has seen a letter written by her to her son in which she mentions Lambert in terms of esteem. He is most appreciative of her compliments and wishes that she would write to him.","Scope and Contents His father is well and just finished a visit with him on the Eastern Shore. Mrs. Gray is in good health and likely to marry old Mr. R. Nicolson. Their cousin, Sam [Dr. Samuel Galt (1763-1796)?] has taken to drink owing to business difficulties. The country is apprehensive of a war with Great Britain and the sea port towns have been taking defensive measures.","He writes that his health is good and that he has \"sown all my wild oats to reap the benefit of enjoying it for a length of time.\" He looks forward to seeing Mr. Gunn and Mr. Taylor. No particular news to relate.","Scope and Contents He expresses regret that he has not heard from him, but knows how busy he is. People are greatly disturbed by the \"critical situation of American Commerce occasioned by the unprecedented depredation of British Agents and Subjects.\" Forty American ships were confiscated when the British captured Gaudaloup. He is concerned about the Americans who have fallen into slavery under the Barbary pirates. The British have stirred up the Indians and fortified as their own territory. Gov. [John Graves] Simcoe of Canada has fortified the rapids at the foot of the Miami River. The majority of Representatives have been crying for vengenance against British intrigue. The President has sent John Jay to try to work out negotiations between the two countries. The country is quite prosperous except for the interference of the British. Manufacturing of woolens and cotten cloths has increased and nothing seen but home spun. Local distilleries and breweries are rapidly increasing and pushing out foreign competition due to the cheapness of their goods. The majority of the Americans want to cut out the British and \"the cause of the French is the cause of America.\" Some people have been tarred and feathered for their British sympathies. Macaulay and Charlton of York, agents of British merchants, have had to be quiet or run the risk of abuse and molestation. The recipient's brother [Wm.C.Galt] is beginning to study \"physic\" under their father and natural and moral philosophy at William and Mary.","Scope and Contents The health of the family is good with the exception of his grandmother, who has sprained her arm. His brother Billy will not write because Alex has not answered any of his letters. His old friend Mr. Gray died.","Scope and Contents His friend, William Lambert, is departing for Richmond and will bring this letter. He will miss Lambert as he has cultivated few friends. Another close friend, Charles Carter, son of Col. Carter, is going with Lambert as far as Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents He expresses regret that his brother has not seen fit to write to him. Their father does not know when Dr. Tazewell will sail. Dr. Greenhow is probably in London by now. Cousin Samuel Galt from the Eastern Shore has been visiting with Uncle Galt. Cousin Samuel Galt of Williamsburg has gone as secretary for Gov. Lee against the insurgents at Fort Pitt. There is a great deal of discontent that could lead to a civil war especially in the back country of Pennsylvania. Men have been drafted into the service and a Volunteer Company has been formed in Williamsburg. He desires advice as to whether he should join or not. An insurrection in Surry County has been quelled. Torys in abundance. \"I fear we shall be obliged to erect a guillotine before the expiration of a few years as they [the Torys] are growing more overbearing every day with erecting their Liberty Poles as they call them and bidding defiance to the Laws of the Land and of Humanity.\"","The account, dated March 24-September 27, 1794, of Mr. Galt with S. Winter for various clothes.","The receipted account, dated July 12-September 27, 1794) of \"Mr. Goff\" with William Jagg for repairing various clothes.","Scope and Contents The receipt of S. Winter is for £11.0.6, received from Mr. Galt.","A summary of the contents and the costs involved is included. Printed Document. Three copies.","The card admits Mr. Alexander D. Gault to Mr. Babinton's Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Chemistry, at Guy's Hospital.","The card admits Mr. Alex. D. Gault to William Saunders M.D.'s Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Medicine, at Guy's Hospital.","The card admits Mr. Alex. D. Gault to Clinical Lectures at Guy's Hospital by William Saunders, M.D., James Hervey, M.D., and John Relph, M.D.","Bond for debt of £12.12.2 owed Hunt. If £6.6.5 is paid by February 17, the obligation is void. Witness: Augustine M. Smith. On reverse is assignation of bond to William Shermer by Jane Hunt.","Account of Alexander D. Galt with John Smith. No. 2 Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, Surry, for board and lodging.","He is at Mr. Pears, No. 163 Borough high street. Mr. Baker will see Mr. Galt the next morning before 10. Mr. Barraud asked that Mr. Galt be told that Mr. Pollard and Mr. Gilchrist from Birginia are at the London Coffee House.","Scope and Contents He has more practice than he can handle and tries to avoid cases of midwifery. He needs a saddle. He will call on Dr. Galt if he needs advice.","The memorandums, taken from M. Pearsons Memorandum by George Jackson Sergt. of Williamsburg and admr. of Pearsons Estate, concern the settlement of the estate and the raising of Edmund.","An account of cash received, July 30, 1792-October 1795) from various people.","Scope and Contents He cannot imagine why Mrs. Richards said what she did. He has been unwell, but now recovered. He requests that [William] Lambert attend to some business for him. Alexander Galt is in Philadelphia but leaves Tuesday. Mrs. Wood leaves the same day on Capt. McNarin's ship.","The receipted account of Alexander D. Galt with Leroy Anderson is for linen, a comb, soap, and other goods.","Scope and Contents Arrived in New York by ship after not succumbing to sea sickness as many of the other passengers did.","The taxes, dated from 1789-1796, include city tax, revenue tax, and ordinary licence. On reverse is a statement of payments on the £42.1.0 due.","Scope and Contents A receipt for Alexander D. Galt's payment of his account with Mingo Jones.","Scope and Contents A receipt for a year's subscription to the Virginia Argus, paid for Alexander D. Galt by Samuel Galt to Samuel Pleasants, Jr., Richmond.","Scope and Contents He is pleased that Galt accepted his plan. He will send the letters shortly.","Col. Anderson says that only 600 acres of Dr. Galt's land on the Siota on the northwest side of the Ohio River have been surveyed, and he does not know their quality. Massie will finish the surveys this summer, and will claim one third of the land for locating it. None of the fees, which will amount to about $60, have been paid.","Scope and Contents He has received the three patents, but cannot proceed until he knows in whose name the patents were issued.He encloses a copy of a letter from Harris [apparently the July 16, 1797 letter above]. He feels Galt has been treated badly by the parties involved.","The account spans December 23, 1784-October 5, 1797.","He offers his sympathy on the loss of her son and mourns the frustration of their plans. [Note: This letter apparently refers to the death of William Galt (1772-1797)].","Scope and Contents The agreement is regarding rent. Whereby Galt will rent rooms by the year in the house, formerly the property of Robert Nicholson. If Galt lets Charles Greenhow rent one of his rooms, he will pay half the rent. [Fragmentary].","The account spans December 1, 1796-December 30, 1797, and details miscellaneous purchases, mostly clothing, totaling £18.1.0.","Scope and Contents The statement by Pleasant Southall states that he relinquishes any claim against Mrs. Elizabeth Galt [Mrs. Gabriel Galt].","Indenture whereby J. M. Galt makes a deed of gift of his shop on Lot 56 on Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg (purchased from Dr. William Pasteur who had purchased it from Henry Wetherburn) to his son. [Endorsed and recorded by Robert H. Waller, clerk, April 16, 1798].","He requests some medicine to stop Nancy's \"violent puking.\"","Scope and Contents He requests Galt to pay John Coke £12.19.3 1/2 owed Lang by Galt on his account.","Scope and Contents Bill of Sale whereby Augustus Olivier, Gloucester County, sells Alexander Galt one bay horse for £41.","Scope and Contents As a private individual, and not as a member of Reveley and Balandine, he lent money to Gabriel Galt, now deceased. He obtained a judgement against Galt in his lifetime and wishes to be paid. He does not feel obligated for any debts that John Balandine may have contracted with Archer and Galt. The debt is owed to him and cannot be cancelled out by any debt owed Archer and Galt by John Ballandine. Statement received by William Duv Copy [approved by P. Tinsley].","The account, January 17-December 31,1799, for goods purchased by Dr. Alexander Galt from Robert Greenhow amounting to £47.7.11.","Balance due of £149.21.","Scope and Contents She hopes she will come for a visit. She has been working in the garden, especially with the old walks in the pasture, but will not be able to enjoy them long for Mr. Cashe plans to cultivate the pasture. She is grieved that the blackberry bushes will be cut. She has planted two of the wild roses in the garden, and some sweetbriar over the rock spring. Her grandmother continues to be ill, but they hope the warm weather will help her recover. Polly Galt leaves for Norfolk and then plans to visit the recipient. Cousin Johnny is doing well, but has not yet moved his shop across the creek. Mr. Floyd is to marry Miss Fountain, but they are not pleased with the idea. She sends some pickled oysters and oranges. [Note: Sarah Trebell Galt (1782-1844) was a daughter of John and Judith Craig Galt. She married Judge William Browne (1787-1855) and moved to Louisville, Kentucky. See Galt Genealogy, II. C, pl 14.].","The receipted account, November 28, 1799-March 10, 1800, of Alexander D. Galt with Matthew Anderson for paper, books, and cloth.","The account is for bacon.","Receipted account for 100 cents owed by Alexander D. Galt for postage for Pleasant's Paper [The Argus?].","Scope and Contents He is distressed to hear that Dr. Galt has been too ill to practice and invites him to come recuperate with them. He asks to be remembered to the ladies of Galt's family.","Judgement for Thomas Henry Prosser, executor of Thomas Prosser, deceased, assignee of Hogg and Rowland, against David Lambert, surviving administrator of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £38.12.4 and costs, at Henrico County Court. The obligation to be discharged if plaintiff is paid £15.5.6. Extract signed by J.B. Whitlock, clerk.","Scope and Contents She should have part of the garden prepared for winter cabbage. He warns her to keep the boys from the lane that leads to the well for it has not been covered. They all miss the crabs.","The account spans September 29, 1796-July 1800.","The account is for wines and spirits and spans May 8-July 14, 1800.","She chides her friend for not writing. She and Mr. Williamson are happy and want to hear from her. [Note: Elizabeth Galt (1779-1807), the daughter of Gabriel and Elizabeth (Ege) Galt of Richmond and sister of Mary Dorothea Galt who married Dr. Alexander D. Galt, married Thomas Williamson (1777-1846) and was the mother of Capt. Gabriel Galt Williamson and Dr. John Galt Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I. A. 1. c, p.1].","The account, dated May 16, 1796-November 14, 1798, is for wine, linen, a horse whip, stockings, and a pitcher.","Scope and Contents The receipt of $10 paid for a subscription (April 7, 1798-October 7, 1800) to his newspaper.","The receipt is for one year's postage for Samuel Pleasant's paper.","The receipt, dated September 11, 1800-January 9, 1801, totals 42s.","Autograph Account.","Scope and Contents The bond for £28.7.0 is to be paid to Burwell. Witnesses: W. Whitaker and John Power.","Autograph Account.","The account, dated October 1799-January 1801, is for toddies and grog totalling £12.9.0.","The account spans September 6-February 18, 1801. [Note: Peter Robert DBeneufville ( -1809) was the son of Robert and Marie Jeanne Code de Neuville. He came to Virginia about 1780 with his brother, Jean Augustine Deneufville (1763-1838). He married Miss Julia Travis and died without issue].","The account is for \"sundries furnished crump for pantaloons,\" costing £2.1.7 1/2.","Scope and Contents The receipt for taxes on two houses and one negro amounted to four dollars paid by Mrs. Elizabeth Galt, through her son-in-law Thomas Williamson, to Robert Preddy, collector.","The account, dated July 28, 1800-March 21, 1801, is for various wines, spirits, tea, and foods.","The account spans 1797-1801.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for a payment of £5.1.0.","The account, August 14-October 20, 1801, is for crackers, tea, sugar, and wine.","The account , August 2-December 29, 1801, is for various foodstuffs and other goods.","The account, January 16-December 4, 1801, is for various clothes.","The account, 1797-1801, is with the collector of the Revenue and City Tax.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for £10.0.0 paid.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for £9.15.3 paid.","The account, January 7-April 17, 1802, is for groceries and other articles.","The account is from March 1800-April 1802.","The account, September 22-October 7, 1802, is for spirits and other goods.","Scope and Contents He receives letters from Virginia and Maryland only infrequently, but each makes them anxious to return to Virginia. He hopes to visit Virginia in about a year. Dick's recent letter is very enthusiastic about the study of law. He discusses a debt to Graves that he would like to pay before Graves leaves in an Indiaman. Imagines Carey and Graves will dissolve their partnership. Hopes to decide about establishing a shop and building a house before spring.","The account, 1797-1799, is with the collector of the Revenue and City Tax.","A poem. [Note: Judith and Sarah Galt were daughters of John and Judith Craig Galt. Judith ( -1828) died unmarried. See Galt Genealogy, II.F,.p. 16].","A gift of six slaves belonging to Maria Dorothea Ege to her daughter, Elizabeth Galt. Witnesses: John Courtney, Junior, Thomas Charlton, and Thomas Underwood. [Note: Maria Dorothea Scheerer Ege (1724-1803) married Jacob Ege (ca. 1713- ), of Richmond. Her daughter was Mrs. Gabriel Galt, mother of Maria Dorothea Galt who married Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.,pp.1-3, and Ege Genealogy, II.,p.1 and II. B., p. 14].","Scope and Contents The writer understands Jane Russell is engaged to Mr. Porteau, but Dr. Coddie does not think so for Mr. Moody was courting her. They hope E.F. never repents her engagement to R. H. L. The writer recently moved to Spring Station where there are \"at least eight or ten genteel families.\" James Breckinridge is moving to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg is dull, for all the students except Mr. Nelson, Murder[?], and Mason have left. Roger was the last to leave. Samuel Archer was expelled for making a talk in the Church July 4th without the consent of the Bishop and the other professors. Polly Taliaferro spent the day with them. He asks to be remembered to her aunt, cousin Betsy, Mr. Williamson, and cousin John.","His infant son, Frederic, died from \"the hooping cough.\" Old Mrs. Ege is near death. [Note: Frederic was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Galt Williamson. Old Mrs. Ege was Maria Dorothea Sheerer Ege (1724-1803), who died two days after this letter was written].","Scope and Contents She discusses the loss of her son, Frederic. She wishes Polly happiness with a serious beau and advises her that love should be present in a marriage.","The account, January 3- December 10, 1803, is for various goods, mostly cloth.","Scope and Contents She jokingly rebuffs Sally's enquiries as to whether the writer is engaged and invited her to come to Kentucky with her brother Richard for a visit. She understands Mrs. [John Hartwell?] Cocke is expecting a baby, and she knows the doctor [Philip Barraud] will be pleased to be a grandfather. Jane Russell may be married by now. She is glad to hear that Martha Terrell has arrived safely in Williamsburg from Kentucky. Sorry to hear that the Bishop has prohibited the students from having balls. She still enjoys balls but finds the ones in Kentucky \"very disagreeable.\" Hutchings Travis now in Louisville.","The account, July 10, 1803-March 14, 1804, is for crackers, wines, and spirits.","He has deposited Dr. Galt's aunt's $500 with the Treasurer. He may need a power to attorney to vote for directors of the Bank of Virginia. He hopes Dr. Galt can come for a visit for the races start next week.","Scope and Contents Craig appoints Williamson as her attorney to purchase five shares of stock for her in the Bank of Virginia for $500. She gives Williamson the right to vote by proxy for the directors of the Bank. Copy.","Scope and Contents Wherby Stetson receives a bond from Robert Craig through Thomas Williamson for £700.15.0. After deducting the debt of £400 with 5% interest, he will pay the remainder to Thomas Williamson. Witnessed: George Webb.","The loss of some of Sally Galt's teeth has improved her looks and curtailed her spitting when she talks. Judy is engaged to Mordicai Cook, as is Betsey Diggs to Billy Brown. Susan Armistead has been visiting with their aunt Travis and is in better health, both mentally and physically. Mrs. C. Tazewell is ill with the ague and fever.","The lottery slip is authorized by the Virginia Assembly, for the benefit of William and Mary University. Signed by Robert Saunders and endorsed for A.D. Galt. Note on the back that if drawn before July 8, 1805, another ticket will be given.","Bond wherby the Galts' debt of £62 will be void if they pay £31. by 29 April 1807. Witness: William C. Galt.","Scope and Contents The memorandum recommends that Mr. Croughton's offer to take Mr. Craig's obligation for £160 in lieu of the debt of over £200 be accepted. Witness: John Galt. .","Scope and Contents The account is from 1797. Paid by John Galt and signed by William Duvall.","Memorandum that John Galt has paid or assigned certain debts due to C. Croughton and John Reveley. On reverse is copy, from Henrico County Court records, 11 November 1797, of agreement for payment of debt between John Reveley and Reuben Coutte.","Scope and Contents The note is for for £23. Money payable \"at the cash prices in such articles as he may want at Capt. Richardson shop in the City of Richmond.\" Teste: R. Henley.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for taxes received from Gabriel Galt's estate.","Scope and Contents She urges her to come for a visit. There has been racing all week with Dr. Tazewell winning the purse the first day, Dr. Dixon the second day, and Mr. Moseley yesterday. There is a mule race today with a ball at night at Mr. Moss's. Last Sunday she went with others to visit Capt. Bright and enjoyed oysters, fruit, and drams.","The account, May 18, 1800-November 30, 1806, is for various medicines, pills, and treatments amounting to £10.12.9.","The account is for two bandana handkerchiefs, one pair of gloves, and one blanket amounting to £1.4.9.","Tax slip for one dollar due on one tithe by John Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received by William B. Price 20 October 1807. Autograph Document.","Tax slip for $4.16 owed on lots 60 and 74 in Richmond owed by Thomas Williamson to the City of Richmond.","Tax slip for $9.16 owed on lots 30, 43, and 44 in Richmond by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received in 1807 by William B. Price.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for plank and cypress shingles, totalling $4.50.","Scope and Contents She relates miscellaneous bits of news, mainly that various friends and relatives of Mary's send their best wishes.","Scope and Contents He requests that Coleman purchase for him from the Prentis' estate, either the picture of a beautiful female that hung over the dining room mantle or one of the busts that were either in his chamber or in the dining room.","Scope and Contents Enclosed the bonds of B. Yates to be given to Mr. Semple. They had requested that they see the Sergeant about Mr. Yates's house rent. Nothing has been heard from them so will they please write and notify them as to what action has been taken.","Scope and Contents Receipt for butter.","Scope and Contents This letter is being conveyed by John and George Croghan, sons of Major William Croghan, a good friend of his. They have suffered acute flooding of the Ohio. His family has moved but this was a bad idea as they have come down with whooping cough. Dickie Maupin left for Baltimore.","Scope and Contents He suffered from a violent cough on the trip, and he had to be bled in Hagerston. His business is going well and his credit is high, but he badly needs a partner since, at present, he must make the journey to Baltimore twice a year. Their friends have been well in Louisville, which has been healthy this summer, but the influenza is pushing into other areas of the west.","Scope and Contents His brother, Hamilton, had asked him to find out the numbers of certain tickets held by Dr. Galt for the Rustletown [?] and Smithfield lottery, but that he has not been able to comply with the request due to illness.","Scope and Contents He is delayed in getting home for Mrs. P's disease has suffered a \"Translation of Matter from the Lungs to the Brain\" and, when he attempted to leave her, she suffered a cholera attack. He has used little medicine out of his stock for someone had a house chest.","The account, September 15-November 19, 1807, is for various kinds of cloth amounting to $26.71.","She discusses various illnesses in the family. There is to be a party at James Town next Tuesday. Elizabeth Waller was married last Saturday in a small private wedding. Betsey Carpenter \"has grown very large.\" There was to be a duel last night between two students and brother A[lexander?] was to be along, but it was settled on the field.","Tax slip for $4.38 owed on lots 60 and 74 and on real property by Thomas Williamson to the City of Richmond. Payment received by William Price October 11.","Tax slip for $1.90 on a lot owned by John Wedwell owed by Elizabeth Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico. Payment received September 21, 1808 by H. Henley from John Wedwell.","Tax slip for $3.54 owed by John Galt for Nathaniel White's lot. Payment received October 10, 1807 from Nathaniel White by H. Henley.","Tax slip for $9.50 on lot 39 and on real property owed by John Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received August 30 by William B. Price for John F. Price.","The account is from March 1796-1807.","Scope and Contents Bond between John M. Galt, A.D. Galt, and John Bracken, administrator of Philip Moody, deceased, for £45. If the Galts should pay £22.10.0 by January 8, 1809, the obligation will be void.","Scope and Contents They had a dull Christmas and she did not have a chance to get tipsy once. Hears that Portsmouth has been quite gay since G. Blow brought his wife down and Miss Tyler is greatly admired. She has been on a trip to Surry with Mrs. Cabell and rode in Mr. St. Claire's gun boat. Has been told that Miss Owinson's \"Novice of St. Dominick\" is a beautiful novel.","Scope and Contents Agreement between [Gilly Gill?], J.M. Galt, and Henley Taylor, executor of John Browne, deceased. Whereby they hire for £5.10.6 a girl, Polley, until December 25, 1808, agreeing to return her with sufficient clothing. Witnesses: John Moody and Mildred Allen.","Scope and Contents Whereby Robinson hires for $40 a mulatto man, Daniel, until December 31, 1808, agreeing to funish him with necessary clothing and provisions. Witness: William Jackson; signed by J. M. Galt.","The account, August 1- December 3, 1808, owed by Thomas Williamson for hardware and other goods amounting to $30.20.","Scope and Contents He was sorry to miss meeting Dr. Galt in Williamsburg. He has removed John from his former teacher and wishes to put him under Mr. Brackin where he can learn Latin grammar.","The majority of the extracts concern the death of Dr. John M. Galt.","He discusses the bond Robert Craig has with Thomas Williamson and the obligation Galt has with Croughton. He expects Galt to honour it.","She consoles with him on his recent loss. She and Polly want to come to Williamsburg to live, but do not want to live too near the Lunatic Hospital because the cries of the mad people will increase their melancholy. Polly Farquharson is better. She hopes Galt can help them find a small house. [Note: William Trebell Galt (1796-1826), son of James and Mary Inglish Galt, was Mayor of Williamsburg and Manager of the Lunatic Hospital from 1800 until 1826. The loss mentioned was probably of his first wife, for his second wife had their first child in 1811. See Galt Genealogy, I. E. 1., p. 5).","Mr. Prentis of Suffolk has notified him to give Galt the date and amount of a bond between him and his father to John Goodrich, executor of Solomon Wilson. The bond was dated April 20, 1806 and was $840.","He asks Galt's advice about an ingrown toe-nail on his wife's foot. He is worried about the money he owes Galt and wonders whether Galt will be interested in purchasing pork from him this winter.","Scope and Contents He writes that they have settled at the Cottage and are adjusting to chickens and bacon. He misses seeing her and her family and hopes she can come for a visit.","Scope and Contents Having heard such lavish praises of the fair young ladies of Williamsburg, she came to town to judge for herself. She found that their looks lived up to their reputations. However, she found the young ladies quick to ridicule and laugh at the bashful. Such conduct is in very poor taste and should be corrected.","Receipted account of Col. David Lamber with David Holloway for putty, window washes, and glass to be used on the Old City Tavern, the property of the estate of Gabriel Galt, amounting to £3.19.9 1/2.","Tax slip for $11.53 on one tithe and lot 30 owed by John E. Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received by Mr. John Litchfield by W.D. Wren.","Letter.","Scope and Contents He hopes Galt will be able to conclude the business of Mr. Hunt on time. He reminds him that part of the garden belongs to the town under a ground rent, but the exact amount can be determined when the Hunt property is surveyed. Galt's account balance is $175.","Scope and Contents He recently received, from a man in Norfolk, a bill from John Goodwin, druggist of New York, relating that a balance was due of £17.19.5. He thought he had already settled the account and wonders if the bill could be due to the late Galt partnership. He asks for any information that Dr. Galt can give him.","He recently told Warburton that all is well in Williamsburg. He still enjoys taking his rambling walks in the hills. Fragment.","She comments on the social activities of various relatives and sends messages to various relatives and friends. Fliminy [?] Price visited when he brought Bob Colier to the \"Mad House.\" She just learned of death of Polly Farquharson, who is to be buried at James Town. \"Billy Galt is going to bring all the family over to the Mad House to stay until Nancy Lynes or Jack returns.\" Letter is torn. [Note: This letter seems to have been written over several days. The recipient may be Mary Dorothea Galt, a daughter of Elizabeth Ege Galt, and later wife of Dr. Alexander D. Galt.]","Receipted tax slip for $5.85 owed by John E. Galt to George Watt on lots 60 and 74 for 1809.","Scope and Contents He has plenty of sugar candy but no way to send any now. He hopes that Maria and John will come to an understanding as he will make a good husband. The Misses Myers are still as talkative as ever and have invited him for tea.","Scope and Contents Receipt for £9.16.0 received in full for Mrs. McCoulls or himself, Richmond.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Miss Mary Galt, Williamsburg. He will be economic. Please let him know what she needs sent to her.","Scope and Contents He will send the articles she has requested. If she should want to write to him confidentially, she should do so on some other day than Saturday for the family sees her letters then. He is sorry to hear of Col. Travis' illlness.","This letter is too stained to be legible. The salutation indicates it is from a sibling of A.D. Galt's.","He will have to take action if the money owed to him is not paid. Letter is faded.","He regrets that he does not have any hog fish to fry and send down to her. The players presented The Road to Ruin last night, but he did not attend because he had already journeyed part of that road himself.","Scope and Contents She and the whole town are delighted to hear that his health has improved. There has been fever in Norfolk and Hampton. \"Our Negroes\" have been sick and she is tired \"of mixing and giving physick.\" Jane Farquharson has been visiting them and had an attack of St. Anthony's Fire. Mr. Bracken intends to give up his place at the College. Mr. Houston died with great fortitude, joking to the end. Betsey Wilkinson and Mr. Hannon were married in a small wedding because Mrs. Taliaferro was ill. Mr. Moir has sold his house and plans to move into town and live with his daughter. Mr. Turner who lives just above Mr. Coleman bought the Moir's house for $1100. Mr. Goodall has bought the Prentis place for $800. Mr. Sheilds has his bricks. Mr. Cole cannot decide where to build but talks of building between Mrs. Peaches and Dr. Tazewell. He has decided not to pull Mrs. Wilses' house down. Mrs. Bright's youngest child died quite suddenly.","Scope and Contents An account, March-November 1810, of Galt and Barraud with the Clerk of James City County. Signed by James Sheild, Junior.","He notifies him to pay John Brockenbrough, Cashier, $200.","Scope and Contents She regrets that she cannot come for a visit for her brother has been ill. The pasture has been all ploughed up. She enjoyed the flowers she sent. The letter was written on a Thursday.","Tax slip for $12 owed on lot 30, by Gabriel Galt's estate","Tax slip for $5.12 owed on one lot by John E. Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Harrison and Alexander D. Galt of Williamsburg to George Blow, the executor of W.Y Waller, deceased. Witness: Sally T. Galt. .","Scope and Contents He transmitted to the recipient the account of Dr. John M. Galt and Son, along with the recipient's account. He is now pressed for money and would like to have the loan settled. Fragment.","Account, April 19, 1807-May 31, 1808, with payments from 1808 through 1811.","Robert Greenhow can tell to 1/100 part of a farthing how much money he saves yearly by using a certain size of letter paper. The flowers he sent him were scratched up, possibly by a cat. He ate Wallace's oysters and crabs and wants the girls to have some next trip.","If Mr. Pike can get an order on any person in Williamsburg payable to Mr. Neilson in three or four weeks, it will be all right. If not, he should get a note payable to Thomas Neilson and Company.","An account, June 18, 1787-July 29, 1811, of Hay and Company, for £71.14.6 1/2 on court costs in a judgment in Henrico Court. \"Mr. John Galt is requested to pay the above Sum to Mr. Geo. Wall...\" Autograph Account [endorsed].","Scope and Contents Discusses payment of a debt.","Scope and Contents On reverse is fragment of a copy of a judgment ordered by the Henrico County Court.","He requests him to give the bearer two barrels of corn.","Receipted tax slip for $4.06 owed on lot 94 to the Sheriff of Henrico County by Gabriel Galt's estate.","Scope and Contents He has been disappointed in their business. The Treasury was robbed and only $11,400 was recovered. J. Strobia's family is in the same health and all are well at Aunt Ege's.","The account is or shoes.","Scope and Contents o \"Shields Tickett.\" Autograph Account [endorsed]..","Scope and Contents The receipt is for money received from A.D. Galt.","He arrived at the Eagle Tavern exhausted, but now rested. Sally is satisfied with Richmond because the beaux are not as young as the Williamsburg ones. Take possession of their house this week.","Scope and Contents His wife has the ague. He wants Galt to come to Corbin's on Friday so Major Page's boat can bring him over.","The receipted account, June 1, 1810-February 1, 1812, of Galt and Son with William Moore on balance and interest amounting to $197.9 1/2.","The testimony and court records, October 5, 1799-February 10, 1812, in the case of William T. Galt vs. Richardson D. Taylor, et al.","Scope and Contents He cannot imagine what he could have done to make Mr. W. think he was shunning him. He asks that Howard be told that he will be sent sweet things as soon as he stops swearing. Fanny Weymouth married Capt. Isbon Benedict and they had a gay reception that lasted until one o'clock in the morning. He plans to move his things into his new house this week and next.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Nelson has been in labor for forty-eight hours, the membrane has broken, but she has not yet delivered. He wishes Dr. Galt would see her as soon as possible.","An account, April 12, 1811-April 7, 1812, for various medicines and goods.","An account, January 10-April 20, 1812, for snuff, cloth, and a brass chest lock.","Scope and Contents The bond is to pay $36.20 to Alexander Galt.","Scope and Contents He is again in the \"commercial business.\" He is so much satiated with fun and nonsense, that he is willing to retire to a small circle of friends. \"N. Beale is in pursuit [of a] phantom popularity\" while his wife has a daughter. Betsy's health is bad and Polly is fat. Mrs. Mc's husband has not written since he left his family. He discusses the N.W. Army. He is pleased \"that that little discontented wasp J. Randolph is turned out by Epps.\" He hopes to go soon to Philadelphia to see his child and bring her home. The letter is torn.","The account is for various medicines and goods. Fragment.","An account, September 19, 1803-April 30, 1812,for various medicines and goods.","The indenture is for selling some slaves. Fragment.","Scope and Contents Brother Jack's wife had a baby. Patrick is going into the army and Dick into the navy. Bertrand has not been exchanged, so can do nothing. Nothing has been done with the old house, which Mr. McCandlish is anxious to lease and repair. The Doctor's family is still very sick. Aunt Galt is sick. Aunt Browne's second son, Bob, died. Another Browne married, but his wife died within two weeks. Fragment. [Note: Patrick is Patrick Galt (1797-1851), Dick, his twin brother Dickie Galt (1797-1856), and Bertrand, Bertrand Galt (1791-1815), all sons of James Galt (1748-1800) and his second wife, Mary W. Taylor (ca. 1760-1813). See Galt Genealogy, I.E.13,14, and 10, pp. 11 and 8].","The account, 1810-1812, is for levies and taxes owed.","Scope and Contents The order is to send some thick red flannel.","The account, February 5-16, 1813, is for printing tickets for the funeral of John E. Galt, and bills for the sale of the \"old City Tavern,\" the work costing $4.50.","Scope and Contents He did not know of the debt to Mr. Byrd, but will pay it as soon as possible. Feels will need to use \"the force of the law\" to collect the debts. \"The Squadron has quitted our waters except two 74'-which, it is supposed will with the first opportunity.\" Does not want to serve his tour of duty, although he is willing to make any sacrifices for his country.","Scope and Contents Since pressing him for the debt, he has come into some money from another source and will not need it for another year. He has been ill, but is better. On reverse is note, April 6, 1813, Norfolk, William Browne to Dr. A.D. Galt wanting him to see how successfully the matter has worked out.","An account, January 4-April 4, 1813, for Gabriel Williamson's schooling.","Scope and Contents The letter requests him to pay R. Jefferys $101.88.","Scope and Contents Mr. Stuart died. Caty Travis was married last Thursday. Sally has mended and Mr. Browne insists on taking her to the springs this week. She had planned to cross the Bay, but on getting to Matthews Court House found out that British ships were in sight and none of the cowards would take her across.","Scope and Contents She is sorry to hear that he has been ill and wants him to go to the country with them. Mr. Browne does not want her to stay here this fall, but she is much better and gained some weight. Mr. Waller has died. Mr. John Waller has outlived all his sons, so his daughter or grandsons will inherit his property.","Scope and Contents Sally B. is very unwell. She is pleased to hear there will not be a war. William B. left for Philadelphia last week. \"The young men are to perform a Douglas tragedy the fourth of July Dabney Browne has a part John Andrews is to perform Lady Randolph hel make a beautifull Lady it is to be performed at the Capitol.\"","Scope and Contents There is little need for doctors with his regiment for the few who were wounded were not injured seriously. The enemy had 200 killed or wounded, 20 deserters and some prisoners. The enemy evacuated Hampton last night, but the inhabitants were not as ill-treated or plundered as feared. They left behind a large number of slaughtered anim as well as the dead and the stench is awful. A group of negroes were found near his house planning to plunder and burn it.","Scope and Contents Dr. Jeffery has given his Galt's draft for $101.88. Since he wants to settle the hospital books he wishes Galt to send him a receipt for his half yearly salary. Mrs. Fitzhugh's daughter benefitted from the medicine, but needs some more. Mr. Lang will tell him about \"the unfortunate affair which lately took place at Hampton.\"","The writer mentions Judy and Sally. Some woman, who is pregnant, was very upset by the \"Exaggerated reports from Hampton,\" which reached her before the writer's letter. Fragment.","Scope and Contents Col. Walker's regiment has been ordered out and feared Dr. Galt had been summoned too as surgeon. She was worried about the situation in Hampton but feels there is little to fear now if the soldiers fight as bravely as they have. She dined today with Mr. Waddel, son of the celebrated preacher. There was a Methodist meeting about half a mile from here, but it was too warm to go. Great need for rain as everything is burnt up.","Scope and Contents The account is for advertising a house robbery. Payment received by Jesse Cole for Shields and Giraidun.","The account, July 4-October 4, is for tuition of Gabriel Williamson.","She hopes he will have a comfortable dwelling. It is to be shingled. She suggests that he buy household goods in Richmond for things are so expensive here. She offers a place for them to stay until their house is ready.","Scope and Contents He has examined Judge Nelson's house and finds that it is not in satisfactory repair to be occupied. It will need to be shingled and the workmen told Judge Nelson that they will be finished in a fortnight. He has leased the \"old house\" to Mr. McCandlish for three years at $100 per annum with the rent being used to put the house in a state of repair. Mr. Saunders has been confined to bed.","An acount for a set of dining \"best china\" valued at $70.","He thanks him for the $130 and apologizes for having to ask him, but compelled to by necessity. Has received payment for one year's board for Miss Mary (Molly) Craig, and $60 for the present quarter.","The tax slip is for $58.50 owed on lot 30, the Old City Tavern. The payment was received November 24, 1813 from Mrs. Elizabeth Galt by John Seabrook, Collector.","The account of $5.37 is owed for wagon hire, a horse and purchase of cheese.","Scope and Contents \"I have barely time to give you the distressing news of the loss of Hampton. The Enemy landed it is said Eleven hundred men at N.P. News and came up the Creek with 300 Barges. Our gallant fellows fought bravely 2 1/2 hours about 250 opposed 1100 and forced their way thro: then at the Cross Roads- just before you get to H- The other part opposed the boats. Corbin distinquished himself- is the only officer wounded- his arm splinted by a ball and one thro his leg, he is safe- Pryor fought like a tiger and I am happy to say that my brothers conduct is highly laudable. Our loss opposed [?] about 50- tho it is not known. The Enemy's not known- tho great. 250 under Crutchfield are now at Smilth's half way house. The Regt. is ordered out. Capt. Coleman militia were ready to have marched this night but postponed till the morning by the Col. and Capt. The men are highly and justly exasperated. It is very properly considered as an act of folly and I might add cowardice. It is to be presumed (tho it is doubted) that the Executive will send on some troops to our assistance. I must confess that I have been long been [torn] Opinion that [torn] that [torn] abandoned the idea of defending this place... It is hoped that the town and [torn] not now be laughed at for the stupidity of asking [torn] will again be said that the 'Enemy will not got to H.W. or York. What can they get by going there?' It is the universal wish that the G...[Governor James Barbour] would identify himself with those who are nobly defending their country and who by the folly of the Executive have been sacrificed- Poor fellows they deserved a better fate. They are now without provisions, ammunition, or clothes and no doubt fatigued.\"","The account is for pork costing $148.75.","He discusses Miss Elizabeth L. Hening, the fourteen-year-old daughter of William Hening, who has astounded everyone with her poetry. He sends a copy of her \"Lines on the Death of General Covington.\" Daily expects to hear news of the destruction of Erie, Pennsylvania, and of Perry's fleet.","The account is $22.80 for his services as surgeon in the 68th Regiment of Virginia Militia from February 4, to February 15, 1814. Copy.","Scope and Contents An account, for $50 for part of one quarter's board of Miss Mary (Molly) Craig.","Scope and Contents He asks that he have the endorsed contract signed, witnessed, and returned to him.","Scope and Contents Undated facsimile.","An account, January 1-August 4, 1814, for various bits of hardware and blacksmith work.","His wife is ill and wishes Galt to come see her. Signature is torn off.","He discusses a claim he has against the estates of Gabriel Galt. He wishes to hear from Dr. Galt in order to work the matter out. He has already written twice to Dr. Galt and gotten no answer.","An account for three wagon loads of wood from Mrs. Paradise's plantation amounting to $5.","The tax slip is for $58.50 owed on lot 30. Payment received from John H. Strobia by John Seabrook, Collector.","An account, September 12, 1810-January 6, 1815, for miscellaneous goods totaling £128.6.7.","Scope and Contents He writes from 16 North 9th Street, Philadelphia. He wishes to know the nature and seriousness of his brother William's illness.","He discusses Galt's order for drugs and means of sending them.","Scope and Contents He writes as agent for administrators of S. Pleasants, deceased. He received Galt's remittance for The Argus. His subscription has been placed on the books.","The account is for $3.52 owed on 251 acres of land.","The tax slip is for $10.90 owed by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico on lot 30 and James Henderson's rent. Payment received July 30, 1816.","Scope and Contents He requests him to pay $80 to Mann Page for the rent of a house and lot in Williamsburg belonging to the estate of Thomas Nelson, deceased.","An account, October 30, 1815-January 1, 1816, totalling $21.15.","He received yesterday Galt's $200 arising out of his claim to the executors of Gabriel Galt. The balance can be paid when convenient.","Scope and Contents As administrator of Solomon Wilson, he holds a bond of Dr. John M. Galt dated April 20, 1806 for $804. He wishes to know when this obligation will be discharged.","Scope and Contents The partnership of Richard Jeffery and Company was dissolved October 3, 1815. They wish Galt to pay his balance of $52.08.","He received the $143 on account for rent of the house of Thomas Nelson and for his and for his mother's accounts. He thinks someone should advise them as to the proper rent for the stable. He feels that Galt has not charged enough for the advice and attendance he gave to the old lady before she died. He asks him to add that amount on.","An account, December 23, 1814-February 17, 1816, for various supplies, amounting to $250.","Printed circular telling of his views regarding the current Congressional scene. Printed Letter Signed [fragment] [Note: Burwell Bassett (1764-1841), of New Kent County, Virginia, was a Representative at this time].","The account is for three bushels of oats.","Scope and Contents He discusses a bond that is owed. [fragment].","He has been able to exchange his unchartered note at a discount for Virginia Bank Paper. He wants to know how best to convey the money to him.","Scope and Contents His poor health has compelled him to plan to leave the area and wants advice as to where he should go. Appended is a note, August 2, 1816, from George Semple to Dr. A.D. Galt saying that he is to wait until Dr. Galt gives an answer for Mr. Armistead.","She worries because she has not heard from them for some time. Little John Minson has another tooth and is as fat as a butter ball. Mr. and Mrs. Corbin have a legal separation with Mrs. Corbin getting a good settlement, the house and the children. He had been thinking about this move for seven years, but no reason was given.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg and the area has been flooded. He is distressed to hear that his boy is not benefitted by the trip and trusts his health will improve.","Scope and Contents She is glad to hear that Polly [Mrs. A.D. Galt] and little Alexander are mending. Their house is not yet ready for occupancy. Supposed to be a bad winter so let her know what should be salted up extra. Mrs. Corbin has moved to town and Mr. Corbin has taken the children and is suing R. Randolph. Mrs. Corbin's mother has bought Capt. Goodall's house, and he has gone to Mrs. Waller's.","Scope and Contents His health is gradually recovering. \"The migration to the Missouri is incredible this fall.\" Beverly Tucker and other Virginians have gone there and Mr. Brown could easily be induced to go. Dr. Galt's nephew is progressing satisfactorily with his education. [The nephew mentioned above is probably Norborne Alexander Galt (1805-1844), the only son of William C. Galt, a physician who married Elizabeth Mildred Thompson Gray. See Galt Genealogy, II. A. 1, p.13].","Scope and Contents The tax receipt is for two dollars received from Dr. A.D. Galt by John R Lee for Servant Jones on household goods.","Glad to hear that she and Cousin Alex are on the mend. Has purchased the carpeting for them. Fragment.","Scope and Contents Receipt for ten dollars received by T. Lamb from Thomas Williamson for Gabriel Williamson's tuition. [Note: Gabriel Galt Williamson (1803-1859) was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Galt Williamson and the nephew of Mary Dorothea Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii., p.2].","Scope and Contents Receipt for $124.80 received by Robert Anderson, Williamsburg, from Dr. William C. Galt of Kentucky, through Dr. A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents He encloses Mr. Hendring's letters and a receipt for the money brought him from Kentucky. John Edwards, of Louisville, leaves tomorrow for Kentucky and can take any messages back.","Receipt for \"the purchase money paid by the estate of J. M. Galt for real property sold for Direct Tax\". The document is badly faded.","Scope and Contents It is in the interest of the heirs of Thomas Nelson to sell his property in Williamsburg. He wants to know if Galt would be interested in purchasing the house and lots that he is now occupying. He asks Galt to let him know whether he could suggest a fair price.","Scope and Contents She encloses a small gift in appreciation for the professional help Dr. Galt gave her and her family.","The medicine he prescribed has worked successfully.","An acount, October 17- December 16, 1817, for various orders of meat amounting to $62.17 1/4.","Indenture between Elizabeth Galt, widow of Gabriel Galt, Alexander D. Galt, Mary D. Galt, Thomas Williamson, Gabriel G. Williamson and John G. Williamson; and John Marshall, Joseph Darmsdatt, John Moody, Julius B. Dandridge, Jacob J. Cohen, John Stewart, William H. Fitzwhylsonn, and Samuel McCraw whereby the Galts sell and transfer title to the land on which the Lodge of the Masons No. 13 stands. Copy.","An account, August 18, 1812-January 1, 1818, with a note that the charges through March 20, 1815 may have been put on Mr. Len Henley Senior's account.","Scope and Contents \"I will give Mr. Pearman credit on my books for $5 which I have subscribed to the repairs of the church.\"","Scope and Contents A receipt for payment of $8 on subscription to The Richmond Compiler for May 20, 1816 to May 20, 1818 by Dr. A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents She requests payment on the enclosed account, August 26, 1816-August 26, 1818, for meat and corn amounting to $31.09.","A receipt for payment of $75.60 in taxes by Capt. John H. Strobia on property owned in Richmond by the estate of Gabriel Galt.","Receipt for payment of $12 owed on lot 30 by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico. The payment received from John Strobia by R. Burton.","Scope and Contents Receipt for payment of $85.59 owed in taxes on lot 30 by the estate of Gabriel Galt. The payment received from John Strobia by E.S. Seabrook for John Seabrook. .","Scope and Contents A receipt for $10 paid for subscription to The Virginia Patriot from January 1816 to January 1818 by Dr. A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents A receipt for thirteen dollars paid by Thomas Williamson to Charles McPherson for tuition of his two sons and for fuel.","Scope and Contents The balance due on Dr. Galt's bond will be paid.","He apologizes that Dr. Galt's order was carelessly mislaid. His medicines will come by the next packet. On verso is a bill for medicines totaling $18.43.","An account, June 18-December 9, 1819, for various meats, beef and lamb mostly. Payment received December 29, 1819.","Scope and Contents A bond between Dr. A.D. Galt and Cole and Sheldon of Williamsburg, whereby Galt is obligated to them for the sum of $800.","Scope and Contents Receipt for payment of Dr. A. Galt's subscription to The Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1819-January 8, 1820.","The letter is addressed to Mary Dorothea Galt [Mrs. A.D. Galt]. They arrived in Norfolk this morning after a pleasant passage. Commodore Barron arrived from Baltimore and was carried on a cot by sailors. Saw Cousin Patrick Galt who asked about them. They are going to see the picture by Sully of Washington crossing at Trenton.","Scope and Contents His enclosed order for various goods amounting to $36.69 is ready to be sent by packet.","Scope and Contents Agreement whereby Collins agrees to locate two land warrants for 100 acres each, on in the name of John Jones, and the other in the name of John Hampten, and, in return, Galt will assign him forty acres.","Scope and Contents He lists the various papers that he received from Galt, substantiating his land claim.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Mary Dorothea Galt [Mrs. A.D. Galt]. He writes it is difficult to find limes and oranges but he will try. They passed the largest frigate in the navy, The Guerriene [?], which had fifty-eight guns.","An account, October 23-December 12, 1820, of Dr. A.D. Galt with Daniel Jones, Junior, for various foodstuffs valued at $13.86.","An account, January 1-December 31, 1820, for various goods valued at $331.35.","Scope and Contents He arrived in Norfolk. His father cannot decide whether he is to go to school there or to Mr. Campbell's in Williamsburg. Mr. Lucas will probably leave town as the Roman Catholic Bishop told him his services are not wanted here. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents Carter requests him to pay George W. Nelson $80 due as rent on the house and lot in Williamsburg belonging to the estate of Thomas Nelson, deceased.","Scope and Contents He is obliged for his grandmother's present. Sorry to hear that his uncle has been unwell. Mr. Dunlap has been persuading his father to let John take a trip to Canada with him next fall. There was a horrible murder last Tuesday where three men, pretending to be jewelers, murdered a man. They dismembered his body and Gabriel, after seeing one of the limbs, will never be able to eat veal again. Half of Portsmouth burned down. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents He planned to be in New York by now and had boarded the ship when Cousin Gabriel decided to disembark with him because the passengers were blackguards. Cousin Gabriel went by way of Baltimore later and he will go with Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap by way of Baltimore and Philadelphia. He expects to be able to play any piece of music on the flute when he returns. [Note: John Galt Williamson (1806-1861) was the son of Thomas Williamson and his wife, Elizabeth, the daughter of Gabriel and Elizabeth (Ege) Galt. He was the brother of Gabriel Galt Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A. 1. c. iii, p.3.].","Scope and Contents He requests him to pay A. Green or settle with him the account of Col. Burwell's estate for the sum of five dollars due for rent by Dandridge Meacon. On verso: note July 28, 1821, Dr. A. D. Galt to Alexander Green, asking him to pay Meacon $5.50 and charge the same to him on Col. Burwell's account.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Mary D. Galt [Mrs. A. D. Galt]. John does not think Mr. Dunlap will go any further north as he is painting a large historical picture and a portrait of Bishop Moore. He thinks the area around New York very beautiful and better cultivated than Virginia but \"give me old Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Teste William McCandlish, adjutant. Copy.","Scope and Contents He has recently examined the burned foot of a negro pauper boy and found it so badly injured that he had to amputate it. He wants Peachy to examine it for him.","Tax slip for $18.69 1/2 owed by Dr. A. D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg on nine slaves, three horses, levies, and houses.","A receipt for a payment of $15.62 1/2 due as a subscription fee for the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Mercantile Advertiser from January 1818 to February 14, 1821. Dr. A.D. Galt paid amount to Augustine Davis.","An account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Cole and Sheldon on a bond for $476.65. Later additions made as account was paid.","Scope and Contents The bond is for $91.05. It is torn and faded.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for his patronage and includes his bill for $8 for various medicinal goods.","Scope and Contents He is acquainted with the surviving issue of James Galt and gives various data on the family of James Galt and on his children. Attested to by Leonard Henley, clerk, and William T. Banks, Mayor of Williamsburg.","An account, July 12, 1820- October 28, 1822, of Dr. A.D. Galt with \"the Eagle\", Williamsburg, for goods amounting to $6.25.","Scope and Contents The claims of Revolutionary officers to land will expire in two months. He knows that the heirs of Dr. J.M. Galt are entitled to his unclaimed land and will be delighted to help them claim it if they are interested. Appended is note from William C. Galt, dated December 6, 1822, saying that he does not have the pleasure of knowing him and asks him to refer the matter to Dr. Benjamin Tompkins, his brother William, or Richard D. Anderson in Chilliocothe.","He has had a checkered career since 1817 with both disease and speculation. Speculation was rampant \"after the introduction of the numberless Banks in the western country.\" Now all face ruin with the new Mother Bank. Area has suffered a great deal of disease. His wife and son Norborne had the fever. Norborne has recovered enough to attend Transylvania University with his cousin Samuel Beall. Maj. Croghan died.","Scope and Contents Alexander D. Galt, William Galt, Judith P. Galt, William Brown and wife, and Nancy Craig, Williamsburg, to clerk Henrico Superior Court, two orders and continuances against Davis 88 Cts. J. Robinson, Clk.","Scope and Contents He discusses accounts owed by Galt to him and to his father's estate. He itemizes money involved.","He discusses the money owed him and would be appreciative if Dr. Galt could pay something on it.","Scope and Contents He sends him some money and is delighted to have heard from him.","Scope and Contents A deed from Thomas Nelson, Junior, of Hanover, George Washington Nelson, of Lynchburg, William Meade and his wife Thomasia Nelson Meade of Frederick County, sell Dr. A.D. Galt a house and lot in Williamsburg for $600. Endorsed. [Note: This document is catalogued here for reference only. It was given to Colonial Williamsburg by Mr. V. Lee Kirby and is filed as a Miscellaneous Manuscript.]","Scope and Contents He will be detained longer here because of Dr. Tazewell's weakness resulting from fever. He visited with the Robert B. Scotts. He has been entertained by the Charles L. Abrahams. Their son William has acted quite well with strangers. Tell Polly Galt that her cousin Betsey Collier died day before yesterday. [Note: Mary Arnet Goodwin Galt (1790-1854) was the second wife of William Trebell Galt (1769-1826). See Galt Genealogy, I. E. 1., p.5].","Galt owes $15.62 1/2 for the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Mercantile Advertiser from January 1818 to February 14, 1821. He needs the money because \"from a misplaced confidence, I have been compelled to stop printing my paper for the present.\"","Scope and Contents He introduces Norborne Galt to them and request that they offer \"any civilities\" to him when he becomes \"a member of Yale College.\"","The bond is for $751.16.","An account, July 1-December 20, 1823, for various goods and foods amounting to $46.82.","The account is for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot and the Richmond Mercantile Advertiser totaling 25.62 1/2.","The tax slip is for $1.63 owed to the Collector of Williamsburg by the estate of Thomas Nelson for a house and lot. The payment was received by H. Edloe, collector.","The tax slip for $12.85 is owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to the collector of Williamsburg for a house and lot, seven slaves, two horses, 1 gig, and town levies. The payment was received by H. Edloe.","Scope and Contents Alexander D. Galt, William C. Galt, Judith P. Galt, William Brown and wife, and Nancy Craig of Williamsburg, to Clerk Henrico Superior Court for two orders and continuances against Davis 88 cents, J. Robinson, clk.","Scope and Contents An account, April-June, of $.80 owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to the clerk of York County for executions against Harwood. Signed by Samuel Sheild.","An account, July 19, 1823-January 1, 1824, for various goods totaling $199.16.","The account is for new shoes and shoe repairs amounting to $5.25.","Scope and Contents He requests him to pay Norborne A. Galt $5.75.","Scope and Contents Norborne Galt had left an order with him to hand to Mr. Galt but that he was unable to arrange a meeting with Mr. Galt and is sending the order to him. Endorsed.","An account, January 1-June 29, 1824, for various goods amounting to $173.24.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $70 received by Mr. Ennis from Mrs. A.D. Galt for the account of Gabriel Galt Williamson.","An account, October 31-December 14, 1824, for medical visits and vaccination of daughters and servants.","Scope and Contents He arrived in Louisville for a few days over Christmas. He shares various bits of family news and asks if she has seen some of the Maupins. Letter is faded. [Note: Mrs. Polly Galt is Mrs. A. D. Galt.]","Autograph cover.","Whereby Galt is bound to Webb for $373.44.","Scope and Contents Ferdinand writes that the bad weather has prevented him from changing a draught until this day. As he understands that Galt is not at present home, he encloses $100 by Mr. Williamson.","An account with Henry Guegan, Norfolk, for $10 worth of French books bought by Mr. Williamson.","The bond is for $468.20.","Scope and Contents He requests a meeting of the Court of Directors in order to appoint a superintendant of the hosiptal and to advertise for a keeper.","Document.","He is entrusting his nephew, Alexander Galt Taliaferro, to his career and is counting on the doctor to arrange for the boy's classes at the College. [Note: A. G. Taliaferro attended the College of William and Mary in the session of 1827-28. His father or guardian was Dr. William Taliaferro, of Gloucester Court House].","Scope and Contents His maternal grandfather is dead. His father had a bad tumor on his chin, but had it cured by a Dr. Harrison of Bardstown. The area is improving, the ponds will be drained in the spring and a canal is being build around the falls. The society is of a more refined kind. Some people have been trying to put through blue laws. He is opposed for he believes in the Galt tradition of \"wrong no one--do as much good as possible, and futurity can have no terrors.\" He is sorry to hear Spotswood Christian lost in his courting of Lucy Jane. He wants to hear how John Williamson is progressing with medicine.","Scope and Contents He has decided to attend the lectures in Philadelphia rather than the ones at the Lexington school because it is a better one. He discusses various aspects of his medical education. Letter is faded.","Scope and Contents He is planning to go to \"the upper country\" and would like to have his bill before he leaves. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents She is glad to hear that Liz is better and would like her to come for a visit. She discusses routine happenings in her family. [Note: Liz is Elizabeth J. Galt (1816-1854), daughter of A. D. and Mary D. Galt].","An account, July 2-December 21, 1827, for various goods totaling $367.74.","Scope and Contents A receipt for one pair of overshoes bought by Dr. A.D. Galt from William Weaker [?].","Scope and Contents He is sorry that he will not be able to pay them a visit any time soon. He is not satisfied with his progress. Mathilda's [his mother?] health has improved.","Account.","Scope and Contents He is sorry that he cannot follow his uncle's advice, but does not want to incovenience his father. [Note: Apparently Dr. Galt wants him to have further medical schooling in Philadelphia, but John is worried about the expense].","An account, January 1-July 4, 1828, for various goods, amounting to $316.88.","Scope and Contents He is interested in obtaining the professorship at William and Mary which his father held. [Last sheet only].","Scope and Contents He is distressed to hear the news of their sister's [Judith's?] death. Their sister, Sarah Trebell Brown is threatened with permanent deafness. Some cousins visited them and it was pleasant to see people from the \"old Dominion\" again. From the way they talked, their politics would lead them to make a pilgrimage to the Hermitage [Andrew Jackson's home]. His son, Norborne, is leaving his wife and child and heading back to Philadelphia where he hopes to graduate.","Scope and Contents He did at one time owe Dr. Galt some money, but he has already paid it. The amount he is charged with now should be paid by Mr. McCandlish, because Daniel bought some slaves from him that turned out to be diseased and Dr. Galt cared for them. The agreement was that McCandlish would pay Galt for his services since Daniel had bought the slaves in good faith.","Scope and Contents He has successfully instituted land claims on behalf of Revolutionary officers and would be delighted to undertake the claim of Dr. John M. Galt.","An account, April 1, 1809-December 7, 1829, for postage totalling $516.52.","An account, January 1830-July 17, 1835, for various items amounting to $592.05.","Document.","An account of, March 31, 1830-August 21, 1835, for various goods amounting to $147.80.","Scope and Contents A receipt for one year's subscription to the Virginia Phoenix (1829-1830) owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to Bruff and Repiton.","An account for flour and other goods amounting to $64.95.","Scope and Contents A receipt for thirty dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for first half session of tuition for Alexander Galt, Junior, and Elizabeth J. Galt. [Note: Alexander D. Galt, Junior (1814-1842) was the eldest child of A.D. and Mary D. Galt].","Scope and Contents A tax of $1.63 owed on lot by estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg. Payment received from Dr. A.D. Galt by H. Edloe, collector.","An account, October 29-January 6, 1831, for various goods totalling $14.92.","A receipted account, October 21, 1830-February 8, 1831, for various goods totaling $6.13.","An account, May 24, 1831-March 26, 1835, for various goods amounting to $33.33.","An account, May 10-June 8, 1831, for rails and planking totaling $10.40.","Scope and Contents He had no success in Washington. He plans to visit her in July as his practice has not been too demanding.","Manuscript.","Scope and Contents He recommends Mr. and Mrs. Sanford who taught two of Galt's children from 1829 to 1830.","Scope and Contents A recipt for thirty dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for tutoring Alexander and Elizabeth Galt in English.","Scope and Contents The bearer of this note, Hannah, has suffered from ague for three or four weeks and he hopes that one of them can give her some help.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $13.37 1/2 paid by Dr. A.D. Galt to John Gormly for a saddle and stirrups. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $13.37 1/2 for a horse for Alexander Galt, Junior.","Receipted account, July 18-November 27, 1831, of John M. Galt II with P.F. Powell for various goods amounting to $33.63.","An account, April 11, 1829-December 10, 1831, for saddlery and harness goods, totalling $26.50.","An account amounting to $9.31.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $2 paid for the repair of a clock.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $2 paid for a year's subscription to the Saturday Courier.","Scope and Contents He apologizes on not sending the money he has collected for him. He tried to get in touch with Col. Bassett but missed him and had to give money to Robert Anderson. Miss McKenzie's School is having a coronation of a Queen of May and all the gardens in town have been requisitioned for flowers.","Scope and Contents He hopes he can come to a meeting of the \"Court\" this evening at five o'clock.","Scope and Contents She wishes to start a school, but the only place in town which would be satisfactory is his house and lot. She has been told that he has never rented it and wonders whether he would consider leasing it to her for the cause of education.","Scope and Contents He and his family arrived after an exhausting trip in which they suffered from the heat. He plans to see them soon.","Scope and Contents He received a letter from Judge Brown. He is distressed by Brown's proposed move to the west. There has been some illness at Old Point, Hampton, Elizabeth City, and Edenton, and recently at West Point Academy, but he feels it is safe to stay. Mr. Southall had a letter from Gabriel Galt Williamson, written from \"Rio Jenario.\" He approves of Judge Brown's plan to buy one of her slaves.","Scope and Contents They finally arrived at Cousin Norborne Galt's after being detained in Cincinnati by sickness. While there, they were cared for by Bishop Smith. Few Episcopalians in Ohio as the Catholics and Presbyterians are in the majority. Mr. Beale has recovered his speech and can walk with crutches. Cousin Betsy Maupin was so affected when she saw Mama that she had to go to bed. [Note: Mary Frances Galt Browne (1814-1891) was the eldest of William (1787-1855) and Sarah Trebell Galt Browne (1782-1844)'s children. See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 1., p. 14. Mary was never very happy in Kentucky and her constant theme in letters to Williamsburg over many years was to return to her old home. Seemingly she never even visited Virginia again after moving in the summer of 1832. She never married, and seems to have sent much time raising her sisters, and then her nieces and nephews].","Scope and Contents Finally got him a treatise on \"the Prevailing Epidemic\" and is sending Dr. Chapman's work on cholera. After Galt has finished, he would like him to send it on to Dr. Garret and then to Henry Sheilds in York. Cholera on the decline in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents He hopes that Williamsburg is not troubled any more with incendiaries. He saw her friend Mr. Page. At present they have seen Mrs. Falcon, Miss Berracoin [?], Miss Coke, A. Cocke, and many people from Richmond and New York. Mrs. Washington Pots has been here too. Appended to letter is note from Pel Bassett to Barbara and Elizabeth apologizing for not writing and mentioning that Mary Chapman is here from Philadelphia cutting many capers. Recounts tales of some of the belles and their flirtations.","Scope and Contents She is worried that they have not heard from them as this is their sickly season. Her father has had trouble finding a house and the ones he has seen have not had separate quarters for the servants. The servants would have to stay in the basement or in the garret rooms. \"This you know cannot be very agreeable to Virginians.\" Rent is high with houses with six rooms being leased from $350 to $500.","Scope and Contents They are busy fixing the house. \"We went to church last Sunday- our minister is a Mr. Page- I hope we shall like him but he has not that calmness and solemnity which I think every minister should possess- he appears to hurry over the service. I like the church very well the pews are large enough to kneel in this is something unusual for a modern church. The congregation in the afternoon reminded me of our poor old church. They were \"few and far between- the music is indifferent but more general as is the responding than in the churches in Richmond.\" Begs her to keep a little journal of events and then send it to her at her leisure. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet].","Scope and Contents He is distressed to hear of the trouble in Williamsburg. J. Temple, Junior, passed through yesterday and told them of the cholera at Coleman's Mill and of her mother's fever. Barbara Page is with them, but will not take her medicine. More deaths have occurred in these watering places than usual. Their return will depend on the cholera conditions.","Scope and Contents Her father has still not found a house yet and talks of moving to Nashvillle or building in the country; neither prospect pleases her. Their church attendance has been irregular due to her mother's sickness. She does not like the idea of contribution boxes being carried through the congregation and prefers the boxes being left at the door. Judge Semple was elected to fill her father's place. She encloses letter from Cousin Judy Browne to Sally M. Galt. Cousin Norborne's house is lovely and it will look better when they finish planting around it. They have althea bushes down the drive-way. [Note: Mary Browne was apparently accustomed to the method of collecting used by Bruton Parish Church when she was in Williamsburg. Although the church had used alms basins since the eighteenth century, the vestry decided April 1, 1828 \"that the peculiar Circumstances of this Congregation render it inexpedient at the Time to make any Collections at the Church, or during public Worship...\" By 1873 the Vestry was talking of \"the Sunday Collections\" so the traditional method must have been resumed.]","Scope and Contents He encloses a copy of a letter to Robert Saunders, Jr., in which he gives his plans to reduce the cost of teaching French if he should be appointed professor of French. He would like Galt to recommend his propos to the members of the Board in his area.","He thinks it will be of service to the students at William and Mary to revive the professorship of Modern Languages and to make French particularly available for the grammar boys. He hopes Galt will present his viewpoint in a favourable light to those with whom he may come in contact.","Enjoyed seeing their friends Rev. Cole, Mr. Vest, Mr. Sheldon and Mr. William Barton Rogers who is bringing this letter. Her mother is happy living here now. She does not like the idea of only seeing those people of whom her parents approve and she and Mary will not go out to the places they are invited by their mother's friends.","Scope and Contents She wonders why she has not heard from her sooner. Pattrick (\"Goody Gracious\") Galt is visiting them and is in good spirits considering that he almost died of cholera. Cholera is rapidly increasing. Mr. Beale's family has left town because of it. She paid her first visit to their new house. It is convenient as far as her mother being able to manage it in her present poor health, but does not like the empty, cold, ceremonious rooms of Louisville houses. Someone has told them that \"Black Hawk\" is a little dried up old man and not the Indians' greatest warrior, but merely a chief.","Scope and Contents Judy writes Alexander that they live in a part of Louisville called Germany because so many of the Dutch live there. The rest of the letter has general bits of news and urges them to write.","Scope and Contents She and her mother have paid morning visits, some of the ladies sent word that they were too busy to be seen instead of the customary \"not at home.\" She was invited to a party with her sisters but refused to go. There have been some steam boat accidents and last week four or five people were scalded to death when a boiler broke. Envies Elizabeth's situation at Mr. Anderson's school. Hopes her father will send Sally and Judy to a good teacher.","Scope and Contents His plans for visiting them have been frustrated. He was ordered to New York and was there two days when he was ordered to Charleston, South Carolina, in the midst of the difficulties of that state with the \"general government.\" He hopes \"that the horrid realities of civil war will be spared us, but considering the phrenzied haste with which the popular leaders of So. Carolina seem determined to push matters, much is to be feared.\" [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents He regrets that is unable to pay the money requested of him.","Scope and Contents Receipt for fifteen dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for the tuition of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents She mentions their gloomy Christmas with the church not decorated because of the scarcity of evergreens. The Bishop called for a day of thanksgiving because of the cessation of the cholera. Sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. [George?] Harrison. Has heard from Dr. Cole that the piano is being mailed to her and she is pleased for playing the piano is her only recreation and accomplishment. Her time is much taken up with receiving and returning morning calls. Judge Crittenden has died here. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","She is planning to sing with the choir, but worries whether she can find a beau to walk her home afterwards. She enjoys playing the piano, but is upset that hers was filled with water when it arrived. The town has had a Methodist minister, an Irishman by the name of Maffet, who has been most theatrical and has induced many of the girls to lay aside their feathers. Still his preaching did not stop a large party last night whereby a twice-married lady entertained. She mentions the marriage of John Minson Galt to Miss Land. [Note: While the year 1832 is plainly written on the envelope side of this letter, comparison of its contents with letters from from Louisville in September 1832 clearly shows that it should be dated 1833. John Minson Galt (1808-1868), son of John Minson (1785-1814) and Nancy Herbert Galt, marrried Anne W. Land (1814-1884) in March 1833. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p.7.].","Scope and Contents She could be happy there if she was not full of thoughts of Williamsburg. She fears she will not see him again but hopes to see him in the life to come. She misses them all. She has seen various relatives. The fashion in Louisville is to keep the rooms so dark that you cannot see anyone in mid-day.","Scope and Contents He has given up his shop in Great Bridge and come to Portsmouth, but plans to settle permanently in Norfolk. He will marry Anne W. Land on March 19th. He hopes Elizabeth can come to the wedding. His mother's health has improved and he has not suffered as much from his \"hepatic derangement\".","Scope and Contents He mentions that Richmond is growing and property values are going up with the construction of new houses. New buildings are going up at the corner near the market known by the name of \"Darmsdalt.\" They are expecting them for the convention and have plenty of room. Miss Blaky marries Mr. Tomlin tonight. Rosina Tucker is supposed to marry Mr. Dyer from Albemarle but her father stongly objects so the marriage might fall through. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents She has just recovered from a serious illness, similar to measles. The Unitarians are having a fair to raise money to buy an organ. They [the Episcopalians?] are having a fair next week. Her uncle has been bringing her plenty of flowers. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents Ann has taken up astronomy. She makes various joking remarks and innuendoes about various friends and relatives. The letter contains a few pen sketches of relatives.","Scope and Contents He is worried about counting on Mr. Saunders in \"money matters.\" Fears his mind is slipping and as a result his accounts cannot be trusted. Discusses a land problem that revolves around the handling of Mr. Saunders. Mentions Mr. Tazewell. Endorsed: received on July 20, 1833. Faded and torn.","Scope and Contents The letter contains joshing references to various people and happenings in Norfolk and Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Discusses various routine happenings at home. Mary writes that she was sorry that she could not have been with them in church on the Fourth of July. Describes the parade with people of all trades and professions marching together in companies. Mr. Booth and seven of his family were apparently poisoned when having tea and Mr. Booth is not expected to live. Bishop Smith's wife died from cholera.","Scope and Contents He received his letter and check for $250, one half of the price paid by Judge Brown for Edwin.","Scope and Contents He never relinquished his share of his father's land claim. He opposes the idea that debt of their father to Robert Saunders be paid out of money coming from the land claim. Saunders should show by what authority he has claim. Makes further references to the land claims resulting from father's Revolutionary War services. Letter is faded and torn.","Scope and Contents So far they have survived the cholera and hope for the best. She mentions the custom of people serenading with horns, tin pans, and the like any people who marry someone much older or younger than themselves. The girls from Mr. Quinan's school gave a recital. Discusses some of her own domestic achievements in sewing and cooking.","Scope and Contents Compliments her for sending such nice letters to an old man. He has taken two baths so far. He wants some snaps sent to be planted and his silk comfort aired so the moths will not get it. The white sulphur over-flows.","Scope and Contents He makes joking remarks about their mutual acquaintances and throws in veiled innuendos about people and events. Mainly interested in who is courting whom and who has been seeing whom, i.e. Miss N.V. has captured the heart of Alexander Galt, Junior.","Scope and Contents The sulphur water does not agree with either Nancy or himself. He finds it strange that bathing is not accepted as fully in this country as it is by other civilized people. These baths have a particularly \"exciting effect\" for old people. Thinks that most people do not stay long enough to get the full benefits of the baths.","Scope and Contents She laments the death of cousin Lucy and expresses belief they never knew the whole story of her motives. Eliza and Mary Ann each have a new daughter. Their church is being repaired. She sends news of their Galt relatives in Kentucky. [Note: While this letter has no year, other than 1833 pencilled on the fouth sheet, either 1833 or 1834 is acceptable because of the reference to Mary [Galt]'s first tooth. The other people cannot be identified.].","Scope and Contents The weather is nice and the temperature at sixty degrees. The Faulcons left yesterday and they plan to overtake them and visit with them at General Cocke's at Bremo. He rejoices that they have had such a healthy season. [Note: General John Hartwell Cocke (1780-1866) married in 1802 Ann Blaus Barraud, daughter of Dr. Philip Barraud, of Norfolk. One of his sisters, Sally, married Nicholas Faulcon, of Surry; another, Mary Kennon, married John Faulcon, of Surry.].","Scope and Contents He is quite low spirited and wants to hear from him. He is depressed and homesick for his friends and family.","Scope and Contents Mr. Ashe has replaced Mr. Page as minister. Samuel Beale arrived with his new bride, the daughter of Gov. Duval of Florida. Their father has been too ill to come downstairs. Mary was invited to be in the wedding of Miss Holloway. Various other accounts of local events.","Mentions various young men in their acquaintence.","Scope and Contents Uncle [William C. Galt] talks of selling his house and moving into the country. The Bishop cannot get enough ministers to come West so he wants to establish a theological school in Lexington. Uncle William sold his house for fifteen hundred dollars but decided to stay in town so as to be close to his patients. Miss Empie died. Chatter about daily happenings. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents She chats about her visit in North Carolina. Saw Dr. Robinson Piedmont in North Carolina who was quite pompous. When she asked him if he had seen it rain fire the other night, he replied that it was meteors.","Scope and Contents She is sorry they have not had a chance to get together and hopes that she will come up for a visit. The bad weather has postponed the fair. Sends various words of greeting to friends and relatives. A planned birthday party for Mr. Brow, Mr. Macmmurds and Mr. Strobia had to be postponed as some of the gentlemen wanted to go to the theatre that had opened.","Document.","Scope and Contents Her mother gave one of the Philadelphia Annu for 150 people. An Ethiopian named Johnson was the caterer for a dinner of turkey, chicken, oysters, and terrapins as well as champagne and Lisbon wine. The writer did not attend for she had a slight headache. Describes the elaborately set table with the stewed oysters, terrapin, chicken salad, ice cream, jellies and sugar candy. The guests stood by the table and ate of their plates with spoons. There was no dancing.","He discusses Mr. Saunders' claim, and its long history. He summarizes the claim. Draft, torn.","He is unable to pay Dr. Galt the money requested of him.","Scope and Contents Since writing her they have all been down with the influenza. Bunny has been ill and the writer wonders whether it is the indigestible ham they have there. Worries about their house in Williamsburg for it needs repairs.","Scope and Contents He discusses various aspects of the land claim of the heirs of Dr. J.M. Galt. He mentions Mr. Saunders, Mr. Lambert and Mr. McCandlish. Faded and stained.","Scope and Contents Discusses various aspects of Mr. Saunders' claim to some of the western lands due Dr. J.M. Galt's estate. [Note: Apparently Mr. Saunders was elderly and confused on whether or not an old debt owed him by Dr. J. M. Galt had been paid.].","Scope and Contents She looks forward to a ball they are having and hopes that Mr. Bowers will come over. Wonders whether Elizabeth has been meeting \"a certain gentleman in the streets as often as you used to do\". Gives her advice about courting. \"Never think a gentleman intends addressing you till he asks you to marry him. Never be engaged for more than six months. Never act in such a way as to lead any one to suppose that you are a flirt. Never let a gentleman know that you love him till he tells you he feels something for you. Never go in a store when you see a certain gentleman go in for fear that gentleman may think you went in to see him. Never go all over town following a certain captain. Never be engaged to dance with more than one gentleman at the time. Lastly never wear a red turban unless you wish to greate a great effect.\" [Note: Mary Tyler (1815-1847) was the eldest daughter of John and Letitia Christian Tyler.].","An account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Richard M. Bucktrout for various orders of planking valued at $6.19 1/4. Payment received March 26, 1835.","Scope and Contents She regrets that she had to leave town without saying farewell. She wants to know if Mr. Bowers has missed her.","Scope and Contents They have moved to a new house. She is distressed that Harriet Beale has joined the Catholic Church. She feels she did through ignorance. The Catholics increase throughout the state but mainly among the immigrant Dutch. She enjoys the sketches Elizabeth sent them and asks for some more.","Scope and Contents He discusses a letter of recommendation he sent H.B. Tomlin to be read before the Board on behalf of the appointment to the professorship of Mr. Powers. Powers had followed Mr. Bonnycastle [at the University of Virginia] and done a satisfactory job.","Scope and Contents Gabriel Galt Williamson is now in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and holds the rank of Lieutenant. While in Philadelphia, Thomas dined with David Crockett, \"a rough, awkward, bullying sort of a fellow about 45 years old. \"I put up at the National Hotel and I suppose 100 or 120 persons were seated at the table, he was shown a bill of fare and selected a dish of tripe on which he made his dinner and when asked what kind of wine he'd drink, said some of that old cider wine [champagne] because it tastes like cider. On being called on for a toast he rose and pronounced in a loud voice--'may the bones of Kings and tyrants be introduced in Hell as Grid Irons, to wash the souls of Tories.' His language is vulgar and quite in the negro quarter style. Says he left at home a wife and five or six children in a log hut with a plenty of Bear meat and corn as happy as cubs.\" [Note: David Crockett (1786-1836), at this time a Representative in Congress, was on his celebrated \"tour of the north\".]","An account of Mrs. John H. Strobia with Van Lew P. Smith for ivory table cutlery and other goods amounting to $22.","Scope and Contents She discusses her courtship and possible engagement with Henry Jones. She mentions other beaux. She hopes she can come for a visit. [Note: Mary Tyler married Henry Jones in December 1835.]","Scope and Contents She recounts a visit in Norfolk to the home of Gabriel and his new bride, Lizzie (Gatewood). She relates various occurrences in an elaborate writing style.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her kind note and plans to visit them as soon as she is well enough to come. Had a several-day visit to Old Point. She saw Mary Tyler. Note added from Nannie (Ann) Williamson saying that they may go to Parker's Spring a few miles from here where the springs are filled with marsh mud and therefore very healthy. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents He has been ill here as has Mr. Rodgers who has suffered an attack of chills. Plans to leave Monday for Salt Sulphur Springs.","Scope and Contents She has just returned from Old Point. Her two suitors visited her and no one could tell which one she was engaged to.","Scope and Contents She makes veiled remarks about various suitors and their suits. She hopes she will not get married before they have a chance to get together again. She questions her about her beau, H.J., and jokingly teases her.","Scope and Contents It is very hot there despite refreshing showers yesterday. He is better but there is room for improvement. He may go to Red Sulphur Springs. He has not seen Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton yet, but hears that they are at the White Sulphur.","Scope and Contents The titled letter discusses love affairs, flirtations, the spelling of \"fullest,\" merits of apple brandy and preserved black-berries, politics, domestic economy, a visit to Washington, importance of dress for women, and whether they were talking too much.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Williamson has been ill from taking quack medicine, but is now well and has gone to stay at her father's house while he goes to the springs. He has a machine to press flowers with. He shares news of his plans and of daily domestic events.","Scope and Contents The trip up was not too bad, but she does not like yankees and wishes she were home. She was infatuated with a man with hazel eyes for hazel eyes always thrill her. She took a trip across the bay and was sea sick.","Scope and Contents The area is crowded with visitors. The White Sulphur is the most popular. He plans to go on to the Warm Springs.","Scope and Contents He is working to earn enough money to come to Williamsburg to attend college. He wonders if he will be able to make enough money to get there. He mentions several of the young ladies whom he is interested in.","Today has been one of his good days. Mr. Rodgers has arrived. Mrs. Page of Gloucester is here and Elizabeth's friends Eliza and Caroline Lambert are at the White Sulphur.","Scope and Contents Nannie is over helping Gabriel and Lizzie set up housekeeping at W. Gatewood's where they have excellent servants. Gabriel comes to his house every morning for his juleps and wakes them up. He visited John Galt's farm which he hopes to soon settle on as he is deranged with ideas about agriculture. He has various questions for and about friends and relatives in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents She left Newport which she thinks \"the meanest place in the world.\" She has not heard a word from H.J. but if he comes to Newport he will miss them as they are leaving for Philadelphia. She will attend a party at Gov. Knight's tonight. She misses the peach and apple brandy. \"I would give fifty dollars this minute for a good drink, for I have not seen a drop since I left you.\" Some wines in the North and she will take a little good champagne when she cannot get apple brandy. She had to send down for a little something for a stomach ache and was sent gin, \"the most delightful thing with the exception of the apple brandy I ever tasted.\" In a later note, she writes that she has returned from the governor's party where she was a big hit and flattered the people with how much she liked New England.","Scope and Contents He has been troubled with bilious fever. He was not able to eat an excellent slice of vension. He plans to return home soon. Philosophies on virtue.","Scope and Contents He will be leaving in two days and heading west. A frost has killed all the fodder around here. He expects the Lamberts, Mr. Dew, and Mr. Rodgers in ten days. Mrs. Venable arrived yesterday and was dead by morning. She had been suffering from dropsy. There have been more sick people at the springs than usual. He ends with the postscript that Mr. Dew has just arrived and sends his best.","Scope and Contents He discusses the fact that he and Professor Campbell used to argue over the relative merits of French and mathematics. Both came to appreciate the value of the other's field. Now he has an arrangement with John Murdaugh whereby he teaches his brother French and Murdaugh teaches Anderson's son, Henry, geometry. There were no improper motives in his action and he wants Dr. Galt to not misinterpret his last letter to him.","Scope and Contents They apologize for not writing but they have been preserving. Gabriel (\"Sir Anthony\") Williamson has gone off in search of a julep. Nannie has been accused of editing, with Louisa Garnett, a scandal sheet called The Hornet. Gabriel is now playing pranks while another young man sings naval songs.","Scope and Contents He is on his way home. Mr. Dew left yesterday. He is \"rather the worse for wear.\"","An account, September 30-October 15, 1834, of Dr. A.D. Galt with William Durfey for mutton and meat totaling $23.61.","Scope and Contents He has been examined by Dr. Phisick and Dr. Randolph and they find that he has a stone in his bladder. He relates his symptoms and will write more after further examination.","Scope and Contents She regrets that she was unable to stop by Williamsburg and see her on her way home from Philadelphia. There is little news since she has gotten back.","Scope and Contents She writes glowing descriptions of her courtship by \"hazel eyes\". She cannot write his name for she does not know how to spell it. She wants Elizabeth to meet her cousin C. Tyler for she thinks she would like him. She does not like for Mrs. Galt to call her a drunkard when she likes her liquor far more than the writer. Halloween night they played games to see what sort of person they would marry.","Scope and Contents She will not be able to come for a visit for she expects a special visitor in the middle of the week. Her father wants her to go to Washington around the first of January. She misses her dear friend, but thinks of Mr. Bowers and others. She went to church and saw her old suitor, Dr. Flirt.","An account, November 29-December 20, 1834, of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe for meal and hominy amounting to $18.","Scope and Contents He writes to assuage his father's alarm at his imprudent engagement with a young lady with whom he became involved without proper thought. The lady in question has broken off her engagement with him so he does not plan further pursuit. He replies to his father's advice that a wife should either be industrious, beautiful with frugality, intelligent, or weathy, and that the lady in question had none of these qualities with the counter-charge that he would never marry for money. The whole matter is over and he trusts that his father will forget the whole thing. [Copy].","Mrs. Robinson's invitation to Mr. Tyler, Georgetown Heights, for Monday, January 19.","Scope and Contents She discusses health and activities of family and friends and requests news of Williamsburgers. She has experienced cold weather with temperatures of 32º below zero recently. She hopes they, and their children, can meet each other again. In postscript to John [Minson Galt II?] she warns him against waiting too long and becoming an \"old Bachelor\". She mentions Mrs. Vest, Mrs. Saunders, Mary Anna Mingay, Mary Tyler, G. Semple, Leroy A., Mrs. L. Waller, Aunt Nancy, Aunt Sarah, and Mr. Empie. Postscript from Mary F. G. Browne. [Note: John Minson Galt died unmarried, but his cousin John Galt Williamson married in 1836.].","Scope and Contents She left Hampton and arrived in Annapolis. On board, she met a young gentleman from Charles City who knew the Jones famiy and had heard that H.J. was engaged to be married. This evening she is going to the President's levee and another party afterwards. She wants to hear about all her friends and especially H.J.","Scope and Contents She wishes she could have seen the \"dark eyed one,\" for while she sees his faults, she is infatuated with him. She wants to know what \"the Camomile\" said. She went to the levee for half an hour, where both President Jackson and Vice President Van Buren shook her hand. Then went to Duff Greens' and danced, and received many compliments. Another day she went to the Senate chamber and met most of the Senators. The previous night was at a musical party at Governor Poindexter's, with supper at eleven standing around a table. She has received about fifteen visits in two days and dreads having to return them all. She includes her thoughts on love and beaux.","Scope and Contents She finds beaux scarce. \"I am sorry indeed that your organ is destroyed. Which gallery is it to be put in? I think the Organ gallery is the worst place in the whole church.\" She has been reading the Listener by Mrs. Fry. She desires news of family and friends including Mary Smith Anne Williamson, Mrs. Vest, Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Anderson, Miss Converse, the McCandlishes, George Semple, and Mr. Page.","Scope and Contents \"To the damsels... at the Galtonian Castle Woodpecker Square; Williamsburg...\" She hopes they can all come visit soon since \"the attention which the three orphans require\" prevents her from going to Williamsburg. She sends news of friends. She goes to hear Bishop Meade every Sunday. \"There is a report to day by the Baltimore Boat that Louis Phillippe has sent Mr. Livingston home and sent for the French minister.\" She mentions the Garretts, Caroline, and Mr. McFarland.","Scope and Contents She writes of her thoughts on \"the dark eyed one.\" Mr. Van Buren gave her a geranium leaf at the ball. She plans to go home soon and hopes they will go through Williamsburg. After seeing Mrs. Galt's tartan, she could not find a cloak she liked. She mentions Mr. Kennedy, Miss Selden, Mr. Page, and General Lambert.","Scope and Contents She came from Washington by boat and had a delightful party on board. When she arrived home found a favorite cousin (John) there. She hopes to have a visit from a beau soon. She wonders what price Mrs. A.D. Galt would want for her tartan. She mentions M. Southall, Mr. Burwell, and Dr. D.","Scope and Contents She must be housekeeper and \"mantuamaker for the whole concern\" since mother is unwell. Many people think she is to be married soon and went to Washington for her wedding clothers.","Scope and Contents She shares family news. No doubt Mr. Sully is at present very busy painting Mr. and Mrs. Minge and Dr. Williamson's wife, and \"the other little children.\" She shares news of a boat travelling between Norfolk and Richmond. She mentions Col. Garrett, Ann Page, Mr. Calhoun, and Mr. Beston.","Scope and Contents She shares mainly news of a beau who has been there but is leaving. He is at the moment talking with her father. She mentions James Semple and Mrs. Tucker.","Receipt to Alexander D. Galt for one year's subscription to the New-York Albion at $6.00. Endor","Scope and Contents She tells of [?]'s talk with her father. She wants Elizabeth's opinion on all the occurrances. Mother is better, but Mary is still doing the great deal there is to do for so large a family.","\"As to the enlargement of the house, I believe Miss M. would prefer the trunk in its primitive pristine purity.\" She hated to leave Williamsburg. She mentions W. Young, J. Murdaugh, Burwell, and Miss Rebecca.","Receipted account, November 1834-April 11, 1835, for building supplies totaling $194.78.","Scope and Contents She share thoughts on her relationship with ____, and what others think about him. \"I wish we could contrive so as to get Alexander here. We would all have fine fun.\" She mentions Matilda S. and Smith Claiborne.","Scope and Contents She sends some pieces by Willis [?], as well as Dich's [?] Christian Philosopher, \"a work which combines science with religion.\" [Note: Caroline Lambert (1816-1909) was Elizabeth Galt's second cousin, the grand-daughter of Sarah Ege Lambert and David Lambert. Sarah Ege Lambert's sister, Elizabeth Ege, married Gabriel Galt and was Elizabeth J. Galt's grandmother. See Ege Genealogy, II. B. and C. 2. a., p.14].","Scope and Contents She has no idea of being married in less than six or eight months. She will try to correct self of any vanity. Mother is better but Mary is still very busy. She mentions G.S., Dr. Boyd, and Agnes Marshall.","Scope and Contents Robert has been playing pranks. She did not accuse Mary of being vain. She can't really judge ______. \"W. Pryor attributes the Christian love that I bear to the whole human race to my having had so little intercourse with the World which... appears almost as an unmarred Eden to my eyes. Still I visit less than ever and never was anyone endowed with so little taste for making new acquaintances.\" She shares news of various mutual friends-- mostly male [identified by code names]. \"You know what to expect-- to be treated as one of the family.\" \"My fondness for... reading of any kind except novel reading increases with my years.\" Lord Dunmore's grandson, the Hon. Mr. Murray has been in Williamsburg. Mary Browne has a large swelling on her throat.","An account, February 24-April 23, for repairs to carts and wheelbarrows, etc.","Scope and Contents Mary writes, \"I don't believe brother... knows exactly what love is...\" She has known ______ all her life, but feels others will be surprised to know they love each other.","An account, February 6, 1834-May 6, 1835, for visits and medicines, totaling £11.19.0.","Scope and Contents She prefers Willis' pieces to Bryant's, though \"Bryant and Dana are generally ranked above Willis.\" If she could visit Europe, she would go first to Italy and Greece. She has read \"Six Months in a Convent\" and the \"Beauties of the Court of Charles the Second,\" and found nothing \"pre-judicial to mor\" in the latter. She mentions Charley Kennedy, Mrs. Murdaugh, Mrs. Young, and Col. McCandlish. [Note: Enclosed is a small amount of what might have been very blonde hair. It is now so pale as to be almost invisible, and in very short pieces.].","Scope and Contents She is disappointed that _______ did not come with Robert. Charlie's eyes are weak. The letter mentions S. Armstead, Mr. Kennedy, and Miss McKeurie's boarding school in Richmond.","Scope and Contents \"Believing that one who knew the worth of my revered father, and who was so perfectly esteemed by him as yourself, would be pleased to possess some memento of him; I beg you to accept his sleeve buttons and his gold stock buckle, together with the stocks with which he wore it.\" [Note: Robert Saunders (1761-post July 1833) was an ESH Director (1793-?). His son, Robert Saunders, Jr., (1805-1868) the writer of this letter, was a Director (1831-1851, 1852-1857). The Saunders were distant kin and very good friends of the Galts. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.3., p.6.].","An account, April 24-May 29, for various meats.","Scope and Contents She finds everyone attacked by \"the Alabama fever\" and the \"Texas Malady,\" including \"Brother John\" [J.M.Galt II?]. She shares news of many friends, most of whom are identified only by initials. A.S. has returned from a five year absence from the United States during which he travelled seventy five thousand miles. Thoughts on compliments. \"People would think it... strange for me to leave home.\" She had four \"disconsolate Swines [swains]\" escort her home from church.","Public Output Disabled.","Scope and Contents She wishes Elizabeth had not been in Richmond when ________ passed through Williamsburg. Gloucester is quite gay. She mentions Dr. Byrd and Mr. Clark.","Scope and Contents She returned from Richmond by boat, after visiting Aunt Strobia, whom her mother lived with when young. She has been asked to be a bridesmaid to R. Henly, who is marrying Mr. Peirce on the 11th. She has been asked to be a bridesmaid five times and participated three times. \"I believe a fourth time, (says the superstition of olden time,) prohibits the unfortunate and devoted Bridesmaid's occupying a more elevated station. And with a mind wholly untrammeled by Superstition on all other subjects I am much inclined to believe implicitly in this [in my case] as I have always foretold.\" She fears Mr. D. is dying. She expects much excitement on the Fourth [of July]. She dislikes writing with a steel pen. She mentions James Minge and Capt. Hennon. [Note: Aunt Strobia was Anna Maria Lambert Strobia (1788-1877), wife of John H. Strobia, and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C. 1.p.14].","Scope and Contents He has just been to a flower exhibit that he wishes he could adequately describe. He wishes Elizabeth and \"Sal\" Sally M. Galt could have seen it.","Scope and Contents At the horticulural exhibit the strawberries were superior to those in Virginia, but the cherries were inferior. Comments on Elizabeth's letter with its news of friends.","Scope and Contents He plans to return to Williamsburg by the Fourth of July.","Scope and Contents She shares her thoughts on love of __________. \"I think this having bridesmaids is a foolish custom, you are the only person I love well enough to desire to act for me.\" She wonders how long Caroline will visit Elizabeth. She is getting well again. She mentions Cousin George and Aunt Douglas.","An account, January 3- June 20, totaling $118.14. Paid July 1, 1835.","Scope and Contents She recounts details of a visit by friends. She is reading Dr. Combe's book on Phrenology, and has \"a plaster cast of a head, with all the organs numbered...\" Mary spent an evening with them. She sends messages for John and Bob Tyler.","Scope and Contents She believes Elizabeth is influenced by the \"little God\" [Cupid?]. She has just finished Mrs. Trollope's Paris and the Parisians, which she was pleased with. She has been reading the Rambler but finds the Spectator better.","Scope and Contents Mary writes, \"We have a house full according to custom.\"","Scope and Contents Mary writes that ________ is to leave soon, but they plan on being married before the new year. Mary C. Tyler is to be married there July 30. She mentions Sally Page and Virginia Southall.","Scope and Contents She finds herself very busy making wedding clothes. She is often sick. They have a houseful of guests. She imagines some people from Williamsburg will go to York to see the President while he is there. \"I love those who love me, I like every one.\" She mentions Albert, Virginia, Maria, Samuell, and Aunt Betsy.","Scope and Contents She shares news of the neighborhood, her family, and what others say about ________. She hopes Elizabeth will set her cap for several young men who will soon be visiting.","Scope and Contents She is tired of having people think she is engaged to someone she does not care for. Postscript by M.I. Postians [?].","Scope and Contents She is disappointed that Alexander won't let her take care of chosing his gig. She is upset by rumors that her father disapproves of her engagement. She understands that G.W.S. is to be married and expects it is to either Emily Booker or Christianna Pryor.","Scope and Contents She had a misunderstanding with ________, but it is all cleared up. She pleads with Mrs. Galt to let Dr. Williamson bring Elizabeth over.","Scope and Contents She has all best wishes for Mary's future happiness.","Scope and Contents Gabriel [Galt Williamson] is finally better, after suffering [sunstroke or sunburn] when they went to the Bay Shore for the writer's health. The baby [Elizabeth Williamson, born March 29, 1835] is well. \"As you know we Norfolk people think it death to go to Williamsburg in... August and September.\" She expects John [Galt Williamson] imminently. She shares news of other Williamsons.","Scope and Contents She dreads not seeing [?] for four to six weeks.","Lively for planking. Autograph Account. The letter is badly stained.","Scope and Contents She understands Mary looked lovely at the wedding [of Mary C. Tyler]. She share her thoughts on if one can truly love more than once. She cannot visit since mother is unwell, and there is more to do in this season than in any other.","Scope and Contents Robert is busy reading law and saying he will someday be the greatest lawyer ever. Poem on First and Second Love.","Scope and Contents He writes that the weather has been chilly and rainy. There are Northerners there. He sends news of various acquaintances.","Scope and Contents The letter is too faded to be legible.","Scope and Contents While she loves ________, as time for marriage approaches, she feels melancholy for she hates to leave old friends.","Scope and Contents Mary writes, \"I am perfectly convinced that if I have a turn for any thing it is for politics,... I am devoted to politics and have the greates inclination always to join in a political dispute... nothing but believing it unfeminine, and thinking it not becoming me prevents my being a decided politician.\" She feels the greatest friendship for Doctor [Williamson] and wants to know when he is getting married.","Scope and Contents She is glad that Miss Tyler [the recipient?] was such a success in the \"Yankee Country.\" She makes a cryptic note on a kinsman whose affections she has not engaged. \"Mr. Empie... has received more letters from the parents and guardians of young men, (respecting the College) that he ever did during any other summer and it is predicted we shall have a full course.\" There has been much illness in the county but the town is healthier than usual. They were serenaded a few nights past by a grinding organ, base drum, and pandean [?] pipes, played by two strolling Italians. She kokes with Mary about various mutual friends and their loves.","Scope and Contents She hopes to go to Williamsburg sometime that winter, and on to Norfolk. She is enjoying horseback riding. She just finished \"The Disowned\" by Bulwar. She cannot give \"Cousin John any news of his affianced;...\" Mentions Christian McNaught, a Scotch cousin.","Scope and Contents Only a few people remain at the springs. A Democratic Meeting is being held in Warrenton. The only amusement they have is the ten pin alley. [Note: Marianna Saunders ( - ), a daughter of Robert (1805-1886), was a very close friend of Elizabeth and Sally Galt. She married George T. Wilmer.]","The account is for bacon.","Scope and Contents Eliza and Caroline [Lambert] just returned from a six weeks trip, during which they saw Mr. Rogers, Mr. Dew, the Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Mr. T. Martin, and Miss Walton. She inquires about whether they have received their organ, and if they like it. She describes some mechanical toys now on exhibition, including the Chessplayer, and the Turk. She does not want Dr. Williamson to get married until he meets Miss Mary Dixon. [Note; Dr. John Williamson married Mary Dixon (1808-1881) in February 1836. Sally Lambert (1802- ) was a daughter of David and Sarah Ege Lambert and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C.4. p. 16.].","Scope and Contents He sent two barrels of flour \"by one of D. Galts packets.\" Mr. McAndrews, formerly of Williamsburg, is there. Ann Dixon MacMurdo had a daughter. Elisa and Caroline returned home, the former much better.","Scope and Contents She is to be married December 24, but Elizabeth is the only one she has told the date. She has no wedding paraphenalia yet, and is only interested in a gown and cap. Mother rarely leaves home except for church and father loves home though business keeps him away a great deal of the time. There is nothing very new in fashion.","Scope and Contents She sends a teasing letter about friends and family.","Scope and Contents She imagines Elizabeth will soon go up to serve as a bridesmaid. She share news of how matchmakers have paired people off (Elizabeth with \"little Jones\").","Scope and Contents Mary warns her not to believe anything Robert Tyler tells her.","An account, July 4- November 2, for meat totalling $1.50.","A paid account, October 20-November 4, for meat totalling $2.65.","Scope and Contents He introduces his young friend and neighbor John. T. Barksdale, who is going to Williamsburg \"in charge of destined tenant of the Lunatic Hospital.\" He takes this opportunity of \"reviving an acquaintance of nearly forty years...\" [In another hand, over nine columns of medical notes, dated February 7, 1826 [?] through December 29, '36 [?]are recorded, of which two columns are torn away.]","Scope and Contents She has not written for a month for she has been too ill with ague and fever, and a sore throat to even leave her room. She loves Mary because they are so different that she does not see her faults in the other. She expresses her hope in Heaven. Brother Gabe with his wife and child, and Cousin E. Lambert visited them. Teaches little Sal \"more regularly now than I ever did.\" \"Neither Dr. John or Dr. George will, I expect, be long after you in a state of single blessedness.\" [Note: Gabriel Galt Williamson's first wife was Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson (1815-6 December 1837). The child was their daughter Elizabeth Galt Williamson (1835- ), who was later a frequent resident of the Galt's home, and who married Randolph Harrison. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii [a]., p.2. Elizabeth Galt Lambert (1800- ), was the daughter of David and Sarah Ege Lambert, and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II.C.3.p.16. The Doctor John mentioned must be Dr. John Galt Williamson, who married Mary R. Dixon in February 1836. For date, see letter of Mary Browne to Elizabeth J. Galt, February 1, 1836.].","She is anxious for Elizabeth to come, and hopes she can make it not later than the 12th or the 15th. The wedding will be very private, for they fear John Jones will die before then. \"I never anticipated any thing that I was not disappointed.\" [Note: While this letter is not dated, the heading of Wednesday, and the reference to all she has to do in three weeks date it as December 2, 1835, three weeks before Mary's wedding. John Jones seems to be the brother of Mary's fiance.].","Scope and Contents Last Saturday, many Williamsburg beaux were there \"to escort the bridegroom elect home.\" She recommends Lamartine's \"A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land\". She is busy preparing for the fair which begins the next Thursday.","Scope and Contents She is very disappointed that Elizabeth can not come to the wedding. Yet still hopes that \"in the course of one week, you may yet be well enough...\" A note at the end to \"Mrs. Galt, Dr. Galt, Dr. Williamson, Alexander, little John and Sal\" pleading that they make Elizabeth well enough to come. She expresses pleasure that will see Dr. Williamson at the wedding. [Note: While this letter is completely Undated, the text places it around December 15-17.].","Scope and Contents Galt through Ro. H. Armistead in settlement of accounts. Document is badly staine.","\"Mr. and Mrs. Tyler request the pleasure of your company at Gloucester Place on thursday the 24th December at seven o'clock P.M. [for the wedding of their daughter Mary and Henry L. Jones]\". Newspaper.","Scope and Contents She is not sure if it is correct to write about one's own wedding but shall. At 10 on the 23, she went to bed miserable for had not heard if H. was coming or not. An hour later received word he was \"in the county at my cousins.\" One hundred people were there for the wedding, but Mary missed Elizabeth. They attended various dinners and parties on Monday and Tuesday. \"This morning our Charles City friends\" left. Henry leaves for North Carolina and will be away two weeks. \"the gift... shall be treasured while I live, I have put it on my wedding ring finger and there it shall remain...\"","Scope and Contents She has not yet entirely recovered from a bilious fever and a quartan ague. \"I should not complain for this is my first introdcution to both ague and bilious fever.\" Brother John Williamson has been very busy with patients and has not yet specified a time for his wedding. She shares news of various friends and relatives. \"Verily this house seems to be... into chaos-- not an asylum can be found secure from the dust, dirt, and din of Bricklay[ers], Carpenters-- and such a tardy race are they that we can not even anticapate when we [will?] be free from their incursion.\" [torn] [Note: Quotations from a letter from a \"Richmond correspondent\" are from Caroline Lambert's letter of September 17.]","Alexander D. Galt's account with the Collector of Williamsburg for tax on nine slaves, a Gig, three horses, 11 \"tinn levies\" [?], house and lot, and Corporation levy on saine, totalling $15.29.","An account of the Thomas Nelson Estate with the Collector of Williamsburg for tax on house and lot, and a levy on the value, totalling $2.97. Paid by A.D. Galt. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents He has been home a week and is tired of it, so hopes to leave soon. \"I have a cousin who is about to be tied in holy bands of wedlock to a gentleman of this ilk and my brother goes over... to purchase a few necessities for the occasion.\" The wedding is to take place the 30th of the month, and Robert expects Thomas about that time. A cousin named George who just graduated from West Point is there. He hopes strongly that \"Lizzy and all at Dr. Galts are well.\" He sends messages to Elizabeth Galt and Coraline Low. [Note: Could the wedding referred to be the one Mary mentions in her letter of July 13, thus dating this letter in July?].","Scope and Contents An account for brickwork costing $87.12 to October 26. The note from D. Galt to A.D. Galt says that if the latter cannot pay it all at once he may pay part now and the rest when convenient. [Note: D. Galt, who addresses A.D. Galt as \"couzin\" is probably Dickie Galt (1797-1856).].","Scope and Contents She feels \"Mama's inexorable disposition\" may relent and let her attend the wedding in December. J. and __ were just there.","Scope and Contents She had not written for did not want to tell of her Mother's illness, but now learns that they already know. She describes her illness and present condition. She is reconciled to the country, except the distance from church. She looks forward to the convention to be held in Louisville in June, but \"they must necessarily fall far short of our Virginia Conventions.\" Cousin Norborne and his family expect to move into their new home soon. Will goes to the school of an Episcopal minister with a new system of teaching. Speaks of \"little Mary\", and Norborne Browne, \"the prettiest child I ever saw,\" as well as various other friends and their children. Expects Elizabeth will be in Richmond at John Williamson's wedding when the letter arrives. [Note: William Henry Galt (1827-1893), Mary Ormsby (1833-1840), and Norborne Browne (1835-15 October 1836) were children of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. William became a doctor and married Elizabeth Pape. (1828-1883). See Galt Genealogy, II.A.I.a., d. and e., p. 13.].","Scope and Contents She is very lonely since her husband, Henry [Henry L. Jones] has left.","Scope and Contents If Elizabeth's father and she are both well, she hopes she will come over with Robert.","Scope and Contents Many have remarked on Mary's wedding and seem to agree with the \"modern writer who says 'Perfect love and confidence can exist only before marriage... Different feelings and separate objects of interest inevitably spring up... The love may still remain but the confidence... is gone.\" Dr. John Galt Williamson, who she describes as \"the blissful candidate for matrimony\", goes to Richmond tomorrow, and will be married next Thursday. Elizabeth is not well enough to go to the wedding.","Scope and Contents Much of news is repetition of that in the letter of January 8. Left Sally and Mary at home when they came to Louisville. Mr. Southall has been visiting them.","Scope and Contents [Enclosed with above] Expects a detailed account of John Williamson's wedding. Sends a \"box of trifles\" including a belt she wore once, and paw-paw seeds for Alexander. Cousin Norborne took greater interest in George Southall than ever in anyone else. Has long had an attachment to Mr. Anderson, and he to her, but she had to promise her father not to marry Mr. Anderson without his consent, which will never be given. Feels a visit to Williamsburg would \"awaken regret for the past and make the future more gloomy.\" Warns them never to mention Mr. Anderson in their letters. Deprecates self as a \"source of trouble to all who are dearest to me and... a burden to myself.\"","Miss Tyler requests Miss Sally Galt's company Wednesday at 8 p.m. Autograph Letter [Note: Miss Tyler is probably Letitia Tyler (1821-1907), a daughter of John and Letitia Christian Tyler. She married before 1841. The letter is dated Monday, February 8th, the perpetual calendar shows the only possibly years as 1836 and 1841. Therefore, 1836 is the likely year.]","Scope and Contents He has written Anthony Robinson of Richmond to purchase nineteen shares of Bank stock for A.D. Galt, if it can be had at a fair price ($114 or $115). Will forward stock when arrives. Shares will pay dividend of at least $152 yearly. They expect Polly in May. [Note: Thomas Williamson (1777-1846) was Mary D. Galt's brother-in-law, and the cashier of the Virginia Bank of Norfolk. Polly was a pet name for Mary D. Galt (Mrs. Alexander Dickie Galt).].","Scope and Contents She wonders if Mary Tyler Jones ever forgets that she is married. She is reading McIntosh's history of England, which she finds inferior to Hume's. She is also reading Racine's plays. She has not been sleighing for have had no snow deep enough, but wonders if Elizabeth has been sleighing. [Most of the third page missing].","Scope and Contents She has not heard from Hal in several weeks. She is envious of \"Cousin George,\" who she identifies as Doctor George William Semple with his Baroche. She wonders if the Galts have visited George and his bride. [Note: George Semple was not a blood relative of Mary Tyler but could be considered \"kin\" under its broad Virginia definition. He was the son of Judge James Semple, Law Professor at William and Mary, and his second wife, Joanna McKenzie. Semple's first wife was Anne Tyler, Mary's aunt. George married Maria Christiana Pryor in February, 1836. James Semple, a cousin of George, married Mary's younger sister Letitia.]","Scope and Contents She remembers the many happy times at this, her childhood home. She arrived there after John Jones died. Henry sends \"not his respects but his love, real old fashioned love to all of you, Alexander particularly.\"","A.D. Galt promissory note for $124.36 due Henry Edloe on demand.","Scope and Contents She accuses Elizabeth of duplicity, and of attempting to get Uncle Strobia to assist in a scheme against George. Both she and Aunt Sally hope to visit Williamsburg soon. She advised Robert to stick to his books when she saw him. She is glad Mary Tyler Jones is with Elizabeth. Wonders if cousin John finds Mrs. Southall as charming as ever.","Scope and Contents [In form of speeches from various Brownes to Dr. Williamson.] Are mourning the death of their pastor. John [M.G. Browne] and Laura Booth will probably be married soon. \"Laura is a second edition of your wife.\" John is a Colonel on his way to Texas but will first be in Virginia to get recruits. Hopes George Southall will settle in Kentucky. Teases John that he should have married her. News of friends and relatives. [Note: John Browne (1816-1899), Mary Browne's only brother, married Laura A. R. Booth, 11 December 1838.].","Scope and Contents She has been suffering from a sore throat and influenza. Cousin George Semple has left with his wife, but before he left he gave Elizabeth a perpetual rose bush which \"Cousin M.B.\" had given him. Mr. Empie is leaving in July to become Rector of the Episcopal School in Raleigh, North Carolina. News of friends and relatives. John received letters from Gabe Williamson and Charlie R., who are both sick at Pensacola. \"That mess of Navy Commissioners having sent the Warren out in actually a decayed condition.\"","Scope and Contents She is very unwell, but did go to a party at Mrs. Taylor's the day before. Henry is also unwell. Mother [Letitia Christian Tyler] is better. \"If you don't come over here, folks will begin to think there is some truth in that report concerning yourself and Bob...\"","Scope and Contents She informs her of the birth yesterday of a new daughter, to be named Sally, to General and Mrs. Lambert. Describes her sister Eliza's visit to see Afong Moy, \"The Chinese Lady,\" who was the first known female Chinese immigrant to the U.S. and was part of a touring exhibition, and comments on the practice of foot-binding. Discusses her reading. They are going to see a balloon ascension on Thursday. [Note: A note to Mary D. Galt requests her to spare Elizabeth to them a few weeks, as they are very anxious to see her.].","Scope and Contents Henry must leave tomorrow for \"he cannot remain longer from his farm.\" Postscript notes that bad weather has held up Henry's departure and sending of this letter for a week.","Scope and Contents Have had enough rain \"to make an Englishman cut his throat.\" Uncle Strobia said he would take Cary to Williamsburg any time, but Papa is in Washington and her uncle, Robert McMurdo, has just returned from New Orleans and is very sick with consumption. Tells Elizabeth to tell Mary \"that she would scarcely know Aunt Virginia, she is so much altered, a complete wreck of what she was.\" Hears that May Tyler Jones is very pale and thin.","Scope and Contents Very glad Uncle [Dr. A.D. Galt]'s health is better. There were fifteen or sixteen ministers at the Convention, but not all were from Kentucky. Mr. Bower may settle in Louisville since \"Aunt Mary is tired of living away from her relations.\" Mary Ann Randolph lives in Philadelphia with the Bowers and goes to school with their only daughter, Virginia. Sends love to many friends and relatives. John Browne enjoys living in the country, makes bad bargains for horses, and falls in love with ever pretty girl he sees. Mother is better but quite deaf from a cold. Mary teaches Judy, and they are reading French together daily. Harriet Beall has returned from Florida but is quite ill. The new organ arrived. Mentions Mrs. Faulcon, Cousin Lucy Saunders, Dr. Selden of Norfolk, Miss Charlotte Dixon, Aunts Betsy and Sally, and Mrs. Bower. [Note: Harriet Beall was the sister of Matilda Beall Galt, the wife of William Craig Galt.]","Scope and Contents She feels \"as if there was something wanting to complete my happiness.\" She regrets that Miss Lambert did not appreciate Bob as she does. Henry is busy cutting wheat.","Scope and Contents Gabriel Williamson's family left Sunday. He asks Uncle John H. Strobia to use $6.00 of the money from Henderson for Alexander's subscription to the Albion. Mrs. Galt wants a dozen napkins and four pairs of black cotton stockings, but no cotton for the servants. Sally says her lessons. He gets John up early to ride. Is reading Quentin Durward and intends resuming the study of medicine next week. Plans to start reading Riccardo on Political Economy.","Scope and Contents John thinks she learns more from his teaching than from Elizabeth's. Is reading The Vicar of Wakefield, and John is reading Rollin's history. Sends messages to various relatives. [Note: This and the preceeding are on the same sheet of paper. There is also a postscript from Mary D. Galt, mentioning that Col. Bassett \"has made up a subscription on more than $1000 towards getting a minister.\" Another handwriting (John M. Galt's?) says that Elizabeth's last letter showed the effects of liquor. Seemingly before Elizabeth received these letters she returned home, for they are redirected to Williamsburg.]","Scope and Contents She went to Richmond with Dr. John Williamson and his wife. Robert has left for home after visiting Richmond, and sent five fashionable songs by Samuel Lover on the superstitions of Ireland. \"Brother has for his present hobby a Cold...\" Have been several cases of cholera in Richmond but no alarm. Robert was charmed by his cousin Edmonia. Postscript by Mrs. Mary D. Galt. She let Elizabeth go to Richmond because Dr. Galt thought it would be good for Elizabeth's health. Alexander has a double gig.","Scope and Contents Answers her sister's letter \"to show how highly I value your slightest efforts to improve, and to encourage you to persevere.\" It is Elizabeth's first attempt at writing without lines.","Scope and Contents In a few days, she goes to North Carolina. Loves Bob more than all her other brothers and sisters, for they were children together, and admires him \"with all his ecentricity, more than any one I ever saw.\" Robert and Johnny are \"very different in manners tho' their dispositions are pretty much the same, John is rather more thoughtful and calculating.\" [Note: Mary (1815-1847) and Robert (1816- ) were the two oldest children of John Tyler's (U.S. Representative, Senator, and President, and Governor of Virginia) first marriage. John, the next child, was three years younger than Robert. Both boys attended William and Mary, and seem to have been noted for their pranks. John was especially slow to settle down and caused his family much heartbreak. Mary had a total of six full and seven half-brothers and sisters who lived to maturity.]","An account for 102 lbs. bacon bought July 30 for $14.79, and paid for August 2.","Scope and Contents Was sick when Elizabeth was there. Has recently read one of Sir Walter Scott's novels. They might go to the Springs.","Scope and Contents Discusses _________ and his experiments in teaching, reading and writing, and finds him talented \"in making himself master of the Juvinal mind.\" Goes on Friday to New York.","Scope and Contents Harriet Beall died, after several years of bad health. \"A journey to Florida last winter, so far from benefitting her, hastened her end.\" She had joined the Catholic church, which grieved her family. Cousin Norborne Alexander Galt and his family are with them. Hopes to get to Virginia since \"Cousin has employed an Englishman to rearrange his grounds and the outhouses are to be removed...\" She has no scruples on going to Virginia though such excitement might cause her mother to have a relapse. Questions if a minister \"can be supported in Wmsburg without the aid of the college.\" Praises their new organ. Have formed a musical group called the \"Mozart Society which will improve our choir very much.\" Whole family is well except \"little Norborne\" and herself. Requests news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents She has been away for three weeks. Heard that Ben Anderson is to marry. \"If he can fancy such a woman as Fanny Blair he never loved... Mary Browne.\" Mentions Miss Francis Anderson and Mary Ann Blair.","An account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe for planks amounting to $10.15.","Scope and Contents Gives the substance of Mary Browne's letter [of August 18]. Feels it could be argued that all of lower Virginia is dull and sickly. Little John [John Minson Galt II?] is ill with the ague and fever and \"Dr. S. wishes Papa to send him to Lombardy, where it is very healthy.\" Are having difficulties finding a minister whose wife \"will superintend a Female Academy they propose establishing.\" Is too cold in the north \"to make corn-bad wheat here-- too rainy for the Southern cotton crops-- so we must be very etherial fed and clothed by the atmosphere.\" Has been making the \"Boys' winter rigging,\" with her portion three shirts a week. Mentions Mr. Millington, Col. B., and Mr Dew.","Scope and Contents She has been visiting Bessie Gipson's relatives there, and will then go to Faquier Springs. Describes an Englishman and a Frenchman she met on the stage. Has done little reading.","Scope and Contents John Gray is there after returning from Cambridge. Has been busy preserving peaches. Will always remember them as they were when she left-- John a boy of 12, etc. Little Norborne's life seems to hang on a thread for he is very delicate. Mary still teaches Virginia, and Mary and Judy read French together. This summer they read Moliere's plays. John has been busy making brandy peaches. Sends love to a great many friends in Williamsburg. [Note: Since John was born in 1819, the Brownes must have left Williamsburg in 1831. Virginia Lafayette Browne (1824-1902) was Mary's sister, as was Judith (Maupin?) Browne (1820-1850). See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 2. and 5., pp. 14-15.].","Scope and Contents Will be in Gloucester all winter. Mr. Wilkinson's account of the situation of the Browne family [in Kentucky] is distressing. \"He says cousin Mary is the most dejected human being he ever say, does not seem to care for any thing but Williamsburg...\" Wonders if the dogs bark all night [in Williamsburg].","Scope and Contents Consigns William to her care while he is in college. He has chosen engineering for a profession, so \"should take tickets from Mr. Saunders, [and] Mr. Millington in Chemistry and civil Engineering.\" Fears the best boarding houses are full but hopes Judge Christian will take him in. Mrs. Galt is to dole out William's money to him, but \"he will have but the little occasion for money if he attends to his studies as he has promised to do.\" Wonders if it is true that John is going South. Their son has been ill but is getting better. Caroline has been away. [Note: William Lambert (1790-1853) was the son of David Lambert and his wife Sarah Ege, and thus a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. William is William Lambert's son, and Caroline his daughter, the \"Cary\" of the many letters to Elizabeth J. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C. 2., pp. 14-15.].","An account, July-December 1835, for various building supplies, totalling $405.77. An affidavit signed by Thomas Sands and George W. Jackson certifies that the \"Work is done in a workmanlike manner and... the prices... are the Customary prices in the City of Williamsburg.\" On the last page are the receipts for the gradual payment of the account, with the last July 6, 1837.","Scope and Contents She has been in the country and her health is much better. She went to Washington with Aunt Margaret Weth [?], \"Our friend Williams is engaged to Miss Anne Eliza Lyons, a lady old enough to be his mother.\" \"The widow Mrs. James Johnston is married to Mr. Darby [?] a very young man, but that seems to be all the fashion.\" News of other marriages. Hopes to begin reading The Lives of the Painters and Sculptors by Allen Cunningham.","Scope and Contents She inquires about health of [Henry Jones?], and studies of brother William. Her mother, and Aunt Sally and Eliza Lambert have been busy \"fixing the room for the Fair.\" Describes the charitable activities of the Working Society.","Scope and Contents Brother George [Lambert] is going to Williamsburg for a \"matrimonial speculation after breaking the heart of the elite of the city of Richmond.\" The Fair closes that day, but has not been as successful as other years. \"The theatre is open and Mr and Miss Cooper the attraction. Cannot avoid receiving, and having to return, many visits. Strongly recommends that Elizabeth read \"The Deformed\" and the \"Admiral's Daughter\" -- \"intensely interesting but most harrowing to one's feeling.\" Many parties are in the offing. Is going to Black Woth [?] for Christmas.","Scope and Contents Tax on eight slaves, three horses, a gig, and ten \"town levies,\" and a lot owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg. A total of $14.23 was paid to John W. McCandlish.","Scope and Contents A tax of $3.44 on house and lot is owed by estate of Thomas Nelson to the collector of Williamsburg. Payment received of A.D. Galt by Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector.","Scope and Contents Taxes for 1835 and 1836 of $92 owed by John M. Galt estate to the James City County sheriff for 151 acres of land. Paid to J.H. Barlow.","Scope and Contents A receipt from Cary Pierce and Co. for a bill of $2.00 owed by A. Galt for two white wool hats.","Scope and Contents Received the plain gold ring so battered that she could not recognize it as hers, but will not give it to Bob even though he wants it. The Wandering Piper is there. Supposedly this man and another have agreed that one should tour France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and the other England, Scotland and America and see which can collect the most money for charity. \"They merely take a receipt of the amount... made in each place...\" [In Richmond] it will go to the Orphan Asylum. \"No one has yet discovered their state or station. Some people believe them to be nobility, which of course throws a kind of interest about them the mystery of which they will do well to beef up for whom would take any interest in a plebian?\" A postscript from Eliza [Galt Lambert] says that \"Brother sends cousin Alex a piece of roast beef and three stakes, [and] hopes... all may have good appetites...\"","Scope and Contents Had been busy preparing articles for sale. The money raised will be used for the \"improvement of our church.\" Wishes they had had some of Mrs. Williamson's handwork. Has become very common to move south \"where the prospects are brighter and where hope urges them on.\" Hopes to visit Norfolk soon. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Vest, the Johnsons, and Mr. Dana, their minister.","Scope and Contents Little Norborne died October 15, after \"gradually declining for several months...\" Judy and Jenny [Virginia] are living in town this winter so they can go to school. Virginia is very pretty. \"There is little danger of young lady being admired here without she has a large fortune.\" Sally has been visiting Laura Booth. Acccording to rumor, John [M.G. Browne] and Laura will be married in the spring. Prices are high, flour is double the price when they came, \"selling at $9 1/2 dollars-- wood five Dollar a cord and coal 25... [torn] women hiring for $4 [torn] dollars. These things and tight sleeves are all you hear talked of.\" Louisville has an over supply of doctors. Mentions Richard Taliaferro, Aunts Susan and Margaret and other relatives.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $3.33 paid by Ellie, Mrs. Galt's servant, to \"Yaneiser [?] for Martin\" for twenty pounds of pork.","The account is for pork. Paid. [Fragment].","A receipt for $14.25 paid by Mireau Bentey [?] as an agent for John S. Bartlett for Alexander D. Galt's subscription to the New-York Albion from August 23, 1835 to December 31, 1837. Signed document.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". She is worried about her mother's ill health.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Hopes to go to Williamsburg the end of the month. Finds Bob [Tyler?] changed, \"graver, more manly, and not the same wild rattling creature he used to be.\" Bessy Gibson will probably come with her.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Whole family wonders about William and if he enjoyed the Ball. Has been sick and busy nursing mother. Comments on the beauty of the Bishop's prayer while she was visiting her mother. Has been reading Madame de Stael's Delphine.","Scope and Contents During his trip from Norfolk to New Orleans was, \"on a fine bright day, presented with... the Atlantic in a storm, proceeding from a furious North Wind contending with the resistless weight and force of the Gulf Stream.\" The storm wrecked their only attempt at a \"stylish\" dinner on board the ship. Reached Mobile the twentieth day after leaving Norfolk. Was hired to take charge of the Academy before any building was done but was given complete freedom to rent a schoolroom and was able to open his school in December, ten days after he arrived. \"Nothing could be in my estimation at least, more romantic and interesting, than to see the girls of every age from six to sixteen advancing in family groups towards... [the school].\" Students bring him cream, milk, butter, vegetables, flowers, etc. School building was completed in the Spring, and has equipment for 50 to 60 students. Mrs. Hannah Wingate Southgate Anderson and her sons Leroy and Washington joined Henry and L. in April. L's daughter Louisa and her four sons are in Mobile. [Note: While the author signs his name only as L.A., he is most certainly Leroy Anderson, who tutored Elizabeth and Alexander Galt in 1830. Seemingly he is of advanced age, since a daughter and her four sons are mentioned. His description of himself as a friend of Dr. Galt for over fifty years gives a clue to his age.]","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Mother is still quite ill.","Scope and Contents She is upset that Elizabeth has not written to congratulate her on being a mother. Writes of past joys and sorrows. Just heard of death of George Semple's wife.","Scope and Contents Hopes to go to Williamsburg soon. Is anxious to hear about the ball.","Scope and Contents She sends cream candy for Alexander and \"some choice little articles for your Tatler.\" Letter to \"Mrs. Tatler\" describes the overflow of guests \"Nancy the Friendful, Spinster of Norfolk\" has had to find beds for in the last year. Wants some method to cut down on number of visitors. Extract from the [illegible]. Various cases brought before the \"court of Fashion.\" Writes family news, including that Gabriel Williamson's family is well and expect to move into the house tomorrow, and that \"brother Major\" was in Louisville to purchase a steam engine for he had a job in a mill in Manchester. Wants to come to the Citizens Ball but fears cannot. Enclosure: Joking note from Elizabeth's nieces [?]. [Note: Anne Williamson was the daughter of Thomas Williamson by his second marriage with Anne Walke. Brother Major might be William Price Williamson who was an engineer. See Williamson Genealogy, IV. A-H, pp. 1-3.].","Scope and Contents A.D. Galt promissory note for $123.38 due Henry Edloe on demand.","Scope and Contents He reports failure of several large merchant firms, \"and I believe most of them have been caused by the Josyrls [?].\" Writes various family news.","Scope and Contents Summarizes tales of that day's newspapers, including the Richmond Compiler \"(which is no longer to be called the Courier)\", and the Albion. Has copied ten times \"Oh how this world is given to Lying,\" says Shakespeare.\"","Scope and Contents Has been unhappy since William Pryor left. News of her parents, brother, and sisters. Have had only a temporary minister for a year but will soon get Mr. Jackson of New York. A new church, called St. Paul's is being built and it may call Mr. Page. The city appropriated $50,000 for a new medical college.","Scope and Contents Is glad his son is studying hard for the public examination. Sally has a cold and inflamed eyes. [Note: This letter was on the third side of the letter of George Lambert to William (March 13, 1837).]","Scope and Contents She reports on her reading, which includes \"the Great Metropolis,\" \"the Historic Token,\" \"The Life of Lord Nelson,\" \"The Lives of the painters,\" and \"The Lord of the Isles.\" \"Written by S.M. Galt as an Exercise.\"","Scope and Contents Cannot get accustomed to how much her husband travels. Hopes Elizabeth's health has improved.","Scope and Contents The children are in the country because scarlet fever is so bad in Louisville, but Judy remained in town \"as there is less danger of a grown person taking it.\" Mary is acting as school-mistress. Describes the classes. Cousin Norborne is \"rearranging this place under the guidance of an English landscape gardener...\" The cedars, which are very hard to replace in Kentucky, are dead. Recommends that if Sally ever leaves Williamsburg she go to Nachez as she is devoted to flowers and there \"nearly every place is enclosed by a hedge of the Cherokee rose...\" Expect various relatives next month, and may spend the winter in Key West. Recommends that Elizabeth read the life of Dr. Bidell.","Scope and Contents Still suffers from ague and fever daily. Speaks of the loss of a loved one in Richmond. Sends a kiss to baby Johnnie. Requests the \"Brother's\" Stith's Virginia which he lent Robert be returned as a friend wants it and cannot get a copy elsewhere. [Note: The death was of Mary Ann Picket Lambert].","Scope and Contents The baby has the \"hooping\" cough.","Scope and Contents Just alarmed by hearing John coming upstairs groaning. He had fallen from the cherry tree and they thought his arm was broken, but was only sprained. Mother died three months ago. [Note: John is Caroline's brother. Mary Ann Pickett had been ill from some time before her death as Cary's letters to Elizabeth point out.].","Scope and Contents Will consent to William's withdrawl from the mathematical lectures since \"it would mortify both you and myself to make the attempt and fail of success.\" Takes part of the blame that William was not better prepared for college. Feels the Richmond schools are very poor. Wants William to try harder in the other two subjects.","Scope and Contents Is sorry to hear Dr. John Galt Williamson is so ill. Was glad to receive Elizabeth's letter with all the news of Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Asks him to send some Liver of Sulphur. Has been very cold so fires are agreeable.","Scope and Contents News of family and servants. Has just finished Madame de Stael's \"Germany.\"","Scope and Contents Suggests that a change of air might improve Elizabeth's health. Has been reading Bichersteth's book on the Lord's Supper. Mentions Bessie Gibson and Bowling McMurdo.","Scope and Contents Searched all over town for handkerchiefs and thinks 80 cents apiece was a good price for the fine ones, which are all linen. Caroline has gone visiting for several days. Few people have left town.","Scope and Contents He is on way to Washington. He is 73 years old. \"I wish John was with me that he might see some thing of the world.\" Has met with various acquaintances from Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Recommends Abbott's Young Christian for Elizabeth to read. Hopes Dr. Empie will remain as their minister. Her father feels that when people learn that he [Empie] is opening a classical school he will get more students than he can take. If he cannot remain in Richmond, it is said that he will go to the Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Fears many people will leave Monumental Church if Dr. Empie preaches at the other.","Scope and Contents Her health has never been better, and has suffered little from head-aches-- which she attributes to not using milk except in tea or coffee. Expects to move to town soon since Father and John talk of going to Mississippi. Bishop Smith's trial is in progress at Lexington on charges she finds ridiculous. News of family. Is kept busy as a \"mantuamaker.\" Notes several deaths in Mr. Beall's family, including \"Cousin Milly's only remaining child,\" cousin Polly Maupin, Louisa Beall, and Mr. Beall's grandchild [a Booth]. The remainder of the Beall's live in Brandenburg. Mr. Beall's health is bad and he has become childish. Yellow fever is prevalent in Natchez and Vicksburg. Mentions John Murdaugh, Mr. Page, Aunt Susan Randolph, and Uncle Fielding.","Scope and Contents \"One as young as you are in bad health and... do nothing to restore it\" is committing a sin. Bob's health is delicate. Finds her son Johnnie just like Bob.","Scope and Contents Mary Williamson has been in Richmond but goes to Norfolk for Anne's wedding. Fears it will be a sad wedding if \"little Lizzie\" is not better. [Note: The wedding spoken of was probably of Ann Walke Williamson and James Marsden smith, a Norfolk merchant. \"Little Lizzie\" could refer to Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson, the wife of Anne's half-brother Gabriel, who died December 6, 1837, or to her daughter, Elizabeth Galt Williamson.].","Scope and Contents \"The old man is pretty much chained to his fireside.\" Has sent Elizabeth a \"Christmas box.\" Offers sympathy for the \"melancholy incident at Norfolk.\" [Note: The \"incident\" must refer to Elizabeth (Gatewood) Williamson's death.].","Scope and Contents Will spend the week after next in Williamsburg. \"The beautiful little dress you sent my baby is too small about the body.\" She does not dare alter it for her stiches are different from Elizabeth's.","A seemingly personal memorandum on various people. Autographed. Fragment.","A tax on nine slaves, 11 town levies, four horses, two Gigs, and a lot, owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg. Total of $16.41 paid to Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector. Autograph Document Signed.","Scope and Contents Tax of $4.35 on a lot owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg. Payment received of A.D. Galt by Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector.","Scope and Contents While Elizabeth is sick, at least she can find comfort in her religion. Caroline has not been confirmed for there were so many questions proposed which she did not think she could answer. Hopes to read Boswell's Life of Johnson.","Scope and Contents Receipt of Walter H. Taylor, Norfolk, for $65.33 received from W.G. Williamson in payment of Dr. A.D. Galt's account.","Scope and Contents Her grandmother is very ill. \"There has been a most interesting exhibition of the blind, deaf and dumb here. They wish to establish an Asylum in Virginia, there being more afflicted in that way in the state than in any other...\" \"The blind sing, read, write... and the deaf and dumb beside other things give an exact representation of the different passions... equal to the best dramatic performance.\"","Account of John Galt with James G. Bowry, $1.25 for making a vest.","Account for cloth, \"Timbles, twist, and buttons\" totalling $4.15.","Scope and Contents He would have written sooner but was waiting to hear if he was going on the new survey over the mountains. He has not heard for the Corps is not yet organized. He hopes to go, for it would give him a good chance for a promotion. Hopes to come home in the Spring if he is promoted. Wishes she were there to mend his clothes, a wife would help but \"I can't get married off of a Dollar a day.\"","Scope and Contents \"Tell Captain Young to flog you when you don't know your lessons.\"","Scope and Contents [In French] [Note: The above three letters are all on one sheet of paper. William R. Galt (1818-1892) was the eldest surviving son of Alexander (1793-1855) and Mary Jeffery Galt (1796- 1840) of Norfolk. Alexander Galt, Jr. (1827-1863) and Alexina Galt (1820-1854) were a brother and a sister of his. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.11., pp.8-10. On the death of Sally Maria Galt of Williamsburg, the Galt's papers fell into his hands. Thus, his papers are mixed with those of his Williamsburg relatives.].","An account for a subscription for 1838.","Scope and Contents He had hoped to go to Williamsburg, but the weather prevented it. He invites various friends to go there and hunt.","Scope and Contents Cary writes, \"You have heard I suppose of the horid affair which took place here, not long since, between Dr. Vaughn and Mr. Pleasants in which the latter was killed.\" Father is still in Washington. Mentions Catherine Empie, Mrs. Dougherty, Jim Browne, John Marshal, and Mary Virginia Smith.","Scope and Contents Sally [Lambert?] is much better. Over $600 has been subscribed for a church for Dr. Empie. Dr. Vaughn's trial begins today.","Scope and Contents He has sent flour, herrings, and bread by Captain Hutchings. [Note: On back are two columns of medical notes.]","An account, May 5- August 16, for building supplies and work. Total of $48.00 paid March 8, 1838. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Thought of writing Sunday and \"debated a long time with conscience, whether it would be a profanation of that holy day... Conscience replied, that it was a thing, which could with much more propriety be postponed...\" Thanks Sally for the history books. News of family. Heard a Sunday night sermon by a Presbyterian minister against \"theatrical amusements.\" Strongly urges Elizabeth to go to the Springs for her health, \"and don't plead funds for an excuse. Miss McCandlish will be married soon.","Scope and Contents A man was in town yesterday inquiring about John Minson Galt's bounty land. A. D. Galt prefers to put the matter in Lambert's hands. Has faint remembrances of Judge Browne saying that someone in Kentucky had obtained a warrant for his bounty land. This is connected with the problem of the Galt land. If Lambert is successful, Galt will insist on paying him.","Scope and Contents She has finished the first canto of the \"Lord of the Isles.\" Has read the Lives of the Painters-Wilson and Blair, and summarizes these books.","Scope and Contents Comments on her reading, and what she hopes to read in the future.","Receipted bill from James T. Bowy for $5.00 for making a coat for John Galt. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents He had a green crew on the passage out so he had duty 17 out of 24 hours. This ship is very pleasant, with \"a very Gentlemanly Capt excellent Quarters and pleasant Messmates...\" Knows his children are in good hands. Mentions Alex. Southall and Phil Gatewood.","Scope and Contents He hopes she and her brother will be good. [Note: This and the preceding letter are on the same sheet of paper.].","Scope and Contents Six thousand acres of land were granted by Resolution of the House of Delegates, 2 September 1784. Thinks Judge Browne believed John Minson Galt \"was defrauded out of it by some person in Kentucky...\" Additional land may be recovered by proving over six years of service. Dr. Patrick Galt would be entitled to nearly two thousand more acres. Wants any old letters or papers showing the beginning of J. M. Galt's service.","Scope and Contents Are in the midst of the French blockading Squadron which captures Mexican vessels daily. Has been so busy with duties \"to me new\" that has not been able to write as often as promised. \"A French Vessel which was blockaded here by her own Countrymen has recived permission to sail to Havanna...\" Will buy Betty a parrot. [Note: A lock of dark brown hair is enclosed in this letter, but not mentioned in the text.].","Scope and Contents Has no papers referring to his father's war service. Hugh Nelson told him his father was Senior Field Surgeon, and served at the siege of York. Another man told him his father \"attended the sick soldiers for some time after the seige in the hospital established in Williamsburg.\" Dr. Tankard of the Eastern Shore \"lived in my fathers shop as a student and he might have been one of his mates in the early part of the War. Dr. Philip Barraud certainly acted... [as] mate...\" Whole family, except Elizabeth, is well.","Scope and Contents Receipt for a bill of $4.88 owed by Alexander Galt. Letter is faded.","Scope and Contents Account of $8.63 for flour and drayage.","Account of $11.63 for bacon and drayage.","Account of $8.62 for flour and drayage.","Scope and Contents The writer's grandmother died after a long illness. She shares news of the family and aunts.","Scope and Contents The French blockading squadron stops all ships entering or leaving port. The passengers on the blockaded vessels suffer from very short water rations. The French expect reinforcements soon and will then attack the castle. Mentions Alex Southall.","Account for $4.00 for making a coat. Letter is torn.","An account, June 29- July 4, for various goods bought by Dr. A.D. Galt of W.W. Vest and Co. totalling 21.21. Paid. Autograph Signed Account.","A practice letter giving the substance of her reading on the history of China, much of which is quite derogatory.","Scope and Contents Family news. Is glad to see John's \"name honerably mentioned among the students...\"","An account, September 22, 1837, for $22.26. Paid. Autograph Signed Account.","The account is for $5.75. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents The weather is very hot, so that many of the Irishmen working on the canal are dying. Has been away in Lunenburg, and Petersburg, and return from Petersburg in the cars. Generally there is not much sickness in Richmond but knows Williamsburg is always unhealthy at this time. Mentions Sally V. Williamson and Ellen Smith. The church will be done by December.","Scope and Contents Generalizes on his duties. Imagines his children are now in Norfolk. Congratulates John on his A.B. Mrs. Cond Dallas promised him some flower seeds which he will bring. Sally worries about Phil Gatewood.","An account for bacon. Autograph Signed Account.","An account totalling $41.2_ [torn]. Autograph Account.","Scope and Contents Has sent sugar and flour by Captain Martin. Would have sent more flour, but that ground this month or next will keep better. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the previous account.]","An account totaling $1.88. Autograph Signed Account.","An account totaling $2.40. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Has not heard from his children in a while. Wanted to return with Phil Gatewood but could not get leave.","Asks her brother to send Gabriel's children's letter to her so she can send it to him. Autograph Note Signed [Note: While this letter has no date, it is on the same sheet of paper as the above and pertains directly to it.]","Scope and Contents He is well established in his \"private apartment\" at the home of Mrs. R. and her adopted daughter, Miss Eliza A. He went to a Methodist meeting which he describes. Mary was going visiting and taking the train and \"was very much alarmed at the idea of the dangers she was to encounter.\" Must ride four miles to post the letter. Mentions Cousin Lucy, Aunt Nancy, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Pickett, and Miss M. Bowden.","Scope and Contents The children [of his brother Gabriel] will be remaining in Norfolk a while longer. Mrs. R. will send some blackberry vinegar which diluted with water makes a good drink for warm days. Asks that she not pay the postage when she writes for it reminds him of his poverty. Messages for various family members.","Scope and Contents News of the family and the books she is reading.","Scope and Contents Plans to go to a Baptist meeting. Asks his uncle to advise him in operating on the leg of a free mulatto named Jameson living near him. Has not had much work since the area is healthy. Mentions Henry Williamson and Mr. Grigsby. .","Scope and Contents Went to see \"one of the most antique buildings in this country... called [from] time immemorial the 'stone house,' it stands upon the banks of Ware Creek, in a thick forest of old oaks... The legend amongst the neighbors is that it is one of 'Bluebeard's' (as they call Blackbeard) buildings for the purpose of secreting his money... I examined it very closely and am persuaded that... it was... intended for a place of defence...\" Describes the building as of a coarse reddish rock quarried there. Has heard it is in a recent American novel, perhaps the Cavaliers of Virginia. Hopes the sixteen year old son of a neighbor can be placed to learn a trade, perhaps with Mr. John Hames. Mentions Uncle Dabney, and Thomas Warren.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"Cousin WM's\" [William Lambert?] thoughts on \"our patrimony in the Dismal Swamp.\" Sends jovial messages to Alexander and John.","Scope and Contents Wrote him the 3rd, telling of Aunt Nancy Craig's death. Discusses the settlement of her estate, including two bonds, and eight slaves. The house she lived in belongs to their father's estate, and will be sold. \"The old shop which was a wreck I have sold to Mr. Cogbill of Jas. city coun[t]y [?] for 125 dollars.\" Mr. Cogbill plans to build on the site of the shop. \"The Old Quarter house [is] no[w] without an occupant. Jack and Gab [ha]ve retreated to town. Discusses a debt to Mr. Saunders. \"I cannot expect to be long in the land of the living.\" Autograph Letter [draft, torn] [Note: Ann (Nancy) Craig (1763-1838) was a sister of Judith Craig Galt, the wife of John Minson Galt and thus an aunt of Alexander D. Galt, William Craig Galt, Sarah Trebell Galt Browne, and Judith P. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, II., p.12].","Scope and Contents Discusses Benedict Poiliaux's accidental shooting of a friend. Family news. Mentions General and Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Benbury and Mr. and Mrs. Fose.","Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Summaries of her reading including [?--blotted]'s Life of Jefferson, and the Recorder. Copies fourteen times \"Carisbrook Castle was the prison of Charles the First.\"","Scope and Contents Summarizes her reading on states of mind, pastoral poetry, and the Life of Jefferson.","Scope and Contents Wishes A.D. Galt to have the little property their Aunt Nancy left when she died. Various matters relating to their father's and aunt's estates, with transcriptions of comments from their brother-in-law, Judge Browne. Assigns his share of the estates of his aunts Mary and Nancy Craig to Alexander D. Galt since he had the care of them. [two envelopes included] [Note: Mary (1753- ) and (Nancy) Craig (1763-1838) were sisters of Judith Craig Galt, the wife of John Minson Galt.]","Autograph Signed Account.","News of family and the books she is reading. Autograph Letter [torn].","An account for $6.00 for making a coat.","An account for $4.58.","Scope and Contents Has been on one of the worst cruises, weather-wise, of his fifteen years in the Navy. Stopped in Galveston and saw something of Texas which will \"be an important Country in a few Years.\" Describes rapid growth of Galveston. Quotes figures for Texas' cotton export. \"What an immense acquisition to our Southern Confederacy would this Splendid Country be, it would make Orleans the New York of the South...\" Suffered from a great shortage of provisions. Rescued a young man from Louisville whose ship had been destroyed in a storm, leaving him the only survivor. Has kept a private journal. Betty's parrot died. [Note: This seems to be an 8 page letter, though the second half is on different paper than the first].","Scope and Contents Requests various belongings stored at the Galts.","An account totalling $2.31. Autograph Document [faded].","Scope and Contents Sends his air cushion. Would have sent it sooner, but John Page was using it until his death. [Note: John Page, youngest son of Gov. John Page (1744-1808) and his second wife, Margaret Lowther Page ( -1813) died in 1838. He was the brother of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders (1807-1886), the wife of the writer of this letter.].","Scope and Contents Requests various sewing material for his wife Mary. Dr. G.W. Semple is to be married next month if he recovers from the loss of the use of one side. Wonders how Alexander's mulberry trees are. Mentions Rebecca Warren, Mr. P. Hankins, Major Taylor, and Mary's uncle, Hunter Royle.","Scope and Contents Has been busy getting Will ready to go to his \"situation\" in North Carolina. \"The new Theatre, or rather the old one repaired until it is made almost new, is an elegant affair.\" Will send the various goods the Galts asked them to buy. [stained and torn].","Account of Alexander Galt with P.H.A Bellette for shoes costing $1.39. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Wonders how Alexander and John \"come on with the law,\" and expects their disputations are vigorous. Understands the police force has changed with Pryor dead and the Barlows installed as constable and jailor. Heard there were 200 students [at the College] but cannot believe there are that many.","Scope and Contents If John plans to study medicine, suggests that he come to medical school in Louisville, which he describes as to facilities and students. If John comes, he is welcome to stay at Norborne's home. Suggests John travel there and look the school over, since the trip is \"nothing\" and takes only a week. Has had news of Gabriel G. Williamson by a man rescued by the Grampus. John Browne is to marry Laura Booth soon. Laura's nineteen year old brother is marrying a girl not yet fifteen. Thought Judy [Browne] would marry Edwin Booth, but now is not sure. Mentions John Murdaugh and Williams Pryor. [Note: John Browne and Laura Booth were married 11 December 1838 while Judy Browne and Edwin Booth married 20 June 1840. While Norborne calls Edwin Laura's \"brother\", it seems likely that they were twins, for they were both born in 1816. See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 4andamp;5, p. 15].","An account, January 4- December 8, for work on carriages and shoeing horses, totalling $44.50. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Certifies the recipient's qualifications to teach \"most of the common branches of the mathematicks, and particularly plane and spherical trigonometry, Algebra, Geomitry and c.\" as well as Latin, French, and Greek. The recipient proved himself an able engineer in the fifteen months he worked with Pryor.","Scope and Contents The recipient's son attended the classical school and several other classes at the College during the 1832-4 terms. Browne is able to recommend him for his character and mind. In addition, has learned from reliable sources that he has applied himself well to business. [Note: Dabney Browne, a Professor at the College of William and Mary, was the brother of Judge William Browne, of Williamsburg and Kentucky, who married Sarah Trebell Galt.].","Scope and Contents A certificate by Edward L. Young, Teacher of Mathematics, that William R. Galt was his student during part of 1833, and that he is \"amply qualified to assume the responsibilities as a Teacher of youth in any of our County Schools\".","Scope and Contents A certificate by P. Schisand [?] that William Galt is qualified in French. Certificate is in French.","Scope and Contents Advises Elizabeth to read Stevens' accounts of his travels in the Near East. Is reading Dicks' [?] Philosophy of a Future State, and reads the Rambler daily with Bess. News of relatives. Mentions Bess, Mr. Barlett, Mrs. Gibson, Anne McMurdo, the wedding of Miss Ellis to Mr. Munford, and the death of Dr. Cabell's son.","Scope and Contents He will not get home before January.","Scope and Contents Hopes John [Minson Galt II] will visit Louisville but still study medicine in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Wants some clothing to use as patterns in her sewing. [On the same sheet as previous letter].","An account for advertising in the Norfolk Herald the sale of a Negro family that had belonged to Ann Craig. Bill of $1.00 paid. Autograph Signed Account.","An account for $2.48. Autograph Signed Account [faded and stained].","Scope and Contents The temperature is zero. Feels John [M. Galt II] has led a \"secluded life\" and would benefit from going to Louisville. Writes of John's marriage and his employment as a farmer. Pities Mary Tyler. Describes Norborne's family, his own, and those of other friends. Plans to go to Mississippi and thinks John Williamson should do the same. Wants Alexander to send John Browne some advice on \"Domestic Oconomy,\" in return for advice on the management of hogs, poultry, and cows. Tells of the incident involving John Murdaugh and Judge Wilkinson.","Scope and Contents Tax of $8.38 on a lot owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg, paid by A.D. Galt.","Tax of $1.40 on slaves owed by the estate of Nancy Craig to the Collector of Williamsburg, and paid by A. Galt. Autograph Document.","Tax of $18.69 on seven slaves, three horses, two gigs, and 10 levies, and a low, paid to the Collector of Williamsburg by A.D. Galt. Autograph Document.","Regarding the possible purchase of some Negroes. Autograph Letter [Endorsed].","Scope and Contents Bill and receipt for Dr. A.D. Galt's subscription to The Norfolk Beacon and Virginia and North-Carolina Gazette from October 1, 1834 to September 30, 1839, at $5.00 per year.","Scope and Contents She is engaged to a young man of 22. She is kept busy mending and sewing for her father and brothers.","Scope and Contents Armistead, French's Hotel. Offers $1300 for the Negroes. [Endorsed].","Scope and Contents Notice that Littleton W. Tazewell of Norfolk, has given his check for $1,475 on the Bank of Virginia in Norfolk to Robert H. Armistead as the purchase price for four slaves.","Scope and Contents Notice of teller John E. Beale, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, that Robert H. Armistead has credited the account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with $1475.","Invitation to a Ball in honor of Washington's Birthday, to be given in the \"Hall of Apollo\" by the students of the College of William and Mary. On reverse, handwritten memorandums on finances in March 1839. Document.","Scope and Contents He arrived in Norfolk after a twenty day passage from Havana, and will go to Williamsburg as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Sends eight apples and his \"solicituous\" thoughts.","An account totalling $7.95. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Describes the circumstances of her family and the characteristics of each member. Sends messages to Uncle Dabney, Mrs. Bright and Mrs. Murdaugh.","Scope and Contents Notice of receipt of $475 from Robert H. Armistead of Norfolk, the attorney of Dr. Alexander Galt, the Administrator of Ann Craig's estate, as payment for return of one slave bought from that estate.","Scope and Contents Notice of purchase by John W. Murwine [?], Norfolk, of four slaves from the estate of Ann Craig for $1250.","Scope and Contents Notice of teller John E. Beale, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, that Robert H. Armistead has deposited $1275 in the account of Dr. A.D. Galt.","An account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.","An account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Cannot go to Williamsburg with Cousin Gabe since Aunt Elizabeth is very ill. News of family.","Scope and Contents His thoughts on the state of the accounts between the late Mr. Robert Saunders and the estate of Dr. John M. Galt. [Copy but seemingly sent since endorsed. Stained].","Scope and Contents Reactions of his children on leaving Williamsburg.","An account, November 23, 1838- March 23, 1839, totalling $25.00. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Galt has been appointed Postmaster of Norfolk by the President, and can perform the duties thereof once he fulfills certain requirements.","Scope and Contents Commission of Alexander Galt as Deputy Postmaster at Norfolk, signed by M. Van Buren and John Forsyth, Secretary of State. [Note: This is Alexander Galt of Norfolk (1793-1855) the son of James Galt and his second wife Mary W. Taylor. He was the father of William R. Galt and the first cousin of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt of Williamsburg].","Scope and Contents News of the children. Alexander Galt appointed Postmaster at a salary of about $2500.","Scope and Contents Tales of his children and other relatives.","Scope and Contents Sends her \"Sister\" some oranges. [Note: This letter from Gabriel's four year old daughter, Elizabeth, is on the same page as his letter to Elizabeth J. Galt. Its salutation is yet anoter indication of the closeness between the Williamsons and the A. D. Galts].","Scope and Contents Indenture in which William Galt transfers his share of the estate of Nancy Craig, and that which he received from William Browne in right of his wife Sarah Galt Browne to Alexander Galt. Proved: April 12, 1839, Louisville, Kentucky.","Various handwritten notes, March 2- April 25, by Robert H. Armistead and A.D. Galt. Notes on the conveyance of the rights to Nancy Craig's property from William Browne and William Galt to A.D. Galt.","Autograph Letter [Signed?] [So faded as to be illegible] [Endorsed].","Invite them for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Document.","Invite them for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Document.","Scope and Contents Receipt of Robert P. Shelburn for $17.07 received from Doctor A.D. Galt by the hand of Robert M. Armistead. [endorsed].","Scope and Contents Tales of his children. A convention begins in Norfolk the next day.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Dr. A. D. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Compiler from May 20, 1837 to May 20, 1839, costing $10.00.","Scope and Contents Asks that his shoes, clover seed, and mulberry plants be sent him.","Scope and Contents An account for making a coat and furnishings trimmings, totalling $7.00.","Scope and Contents Tells of her reading, and of the [Episcopal?] convention. Is not engaged. William is working in Parkersburg, Virginia.","Scope and Contents On the trip to Norfolk met Mrs. Judge Baker, and Miss P. Skinner, the latter very ugly. News of his family and his ship.","Scope and Contents Refuses to take money for things he has got her, since the Doctor has been so kind when his family has been sick. [Note: Dickie Galt (1797-1856) is most likely the son of James and Mary Taylor Galt, and thus Dr. A.D. Galt's first cousin. In this letter he speaks of numerous brothers and sisters, and he was one of eleven children of this, the second marriage of James Galt. While he o speaks of \"his family\" he married but died without issue. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.14., p.11]","Scope and Contents Has sent various goods by the packet.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $8.46.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.94.","Scope and Contents Messages for various famiy members. Mentions Sally Johnson, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Richards, and Mary.","Scope and Contents News of his relatives, including the death of \"Major's\" only daughter Nancy.","Scope and Contents An account for a pair of white kid gloves costing $1.00. Paid by A.D. Galt. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account, January 10- June 27, of Dr. Alexander Galt with John B. Charles for repairing shoes, totalling $13.25.","Scope and Contents News of the ill health of many at the Yard, and of the departures of various others. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Cannot get any oranges for Alexander. The Major went to New York to try for the position of Chief Engineer on one of the Navy's new steam frigates. News of other family members.","Scope and Contents Still has no idea when he will sail. Mentions Mrs. Richards and Captain Martin.","Scope and Contents News of family. Seems to be inUndated with visitors named Smith. Mentions Captains Martin and Lively, Mrs. Richards, Mary, the Thompsons, and Wms. Carter.","Scope and Contents Hopes John will change his mind and go to school in Louisville rather than in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Has sent various goods to the Galts, and will send others as soon as possible. Norfolk is \"unusually healthy for this Season.\"","Scope and Contents News of his family. [Note: The first paragraph of this letter has been cut out.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $62.80.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $36.19.","Scope and Contents Explanation of why order is slightly different from what Galt wanted. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the above account]","Scope and Contents News of the family, including impending marriages of Sally and Betty, and messages for various Galts. Mentions Mrs. Shelden and Mr. Hodges.","Scope and Contents Cannot go to Williamsburg yet. Will send some figs Monday if he can get them, but that is the worst market day.","Scope and Contents They are going to sea immediately, to go to the Labrador coast to look after the American fishermen.","Scope and Contents Account, March 1835- August 17, 1839, for medicines totalling $15.88.","Scope and Contents Makes arrangements for children while he is at sea.","Scope and Contents News from the Springs.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.69.","Scope and Contents Apologize for the musty-smelling rice, which they have replaced. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the above account.]","Scope and Contents Still does not know when the ship will be sailing. News of the Brownes in Kentucky from Dr. and Mrs. Wilson of Louisville.","Scope and Contents Account for making a dress coat and a frock coat, totalling $12.50.","Scope and Contents Account for wood, totalling $3.75.","Scope and Contents Now expects to sail for the West Indies the end of the month. News of the family.","Scope and Contents Account for 47 yards of flannel costing $25. Paper is torn.","Scope and Contents Sails the next day for Halifax. Is very happy that Dr. Galt's health has improved greatly and Elizabeth slowly mends. Wants his children's clothes made in Williamsburg, so that Elizabeth can oversee it and \"at the same time asist some poor person there.\" Arrangements for his children while he is at sea.","Scope and Contents Describes Halifax and the garden of Sir Colin Campbell.","Scope and Contents Account of Dr. A. Galt with James T. Bowry, $8.50 for an overcoat and \"panterloons.\"","Scope and Contents Praises the \"March of Intellect\" and Bulwer's works. Before their minister left, he preached to the servants several times. Their church has been closed since the last week in August. They have lost their organist. [First page only. On the back is a list of letters of John in 1840].","Scope and Contents If the weather is fair will go to the Straits of Belle Isle, and the Labrador Coast. Describes social gatherings he has attended, and comments on the fashionable clergymen and the extravagance of the aristocrats. Describes the Aurora Borealis.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $4.20. [Endorsed]","Scope and Contents Sends various goods she purchased for the Galts. News of the family. Margaret McNaught is to marry Mr. Vaughn, but her friends are not pleased.","Scope and Contents Torn and faded.","Scope and Contents Describes \"this outlandish place.\" Still hopes to join Alexander in farming the Quarter.","Scope and Contents Account for grey cloth, suspenders, cotton, buttons, cotton thread, and hanks of silk.","Scope and Contents Edwin died October 8, but the writer did not know until after he was buried, though he was not too surprised. Quotes prices on a plain hair-covered sofa. Their banks have suspended payments \"in self defence.\" Mentions Mr. Enders, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Miss Barbara Page, Maria, Lucy Ann Claiborne, and Col. Bassett. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents News of their family. Describes St. Paul's Church and the consecration service there. \"Nothing is now talked of but the suspension of special payment-- the hard times...\" Will have to make her annual report on the Orphan Asylum. Knew of the death of Elianna's little boy, but imagines he is happier with his mother in heaven.","Scope and Contents Concerns money for John Galt in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Sends various items from the garden.","Scope and Contents Describes work among the many yellow fever patients. Letter is faded.","Scope and Contents American ships are very necessary in the area since fishermen have received hard usage from British cruisers. Describes the town and surrounding area.","Scope and Contents Sends four letters to Professors in Philadelphia which he can use or not, but which the writer suggests will give him certain advantages. [Note: This letter is quite confusing since at about this time John Minson Galt II was himself going to Philadelphia to study medicine. However, various other John M. Galts became doctors, and perhaps one of these wrote the letter.]","Scope and Contents A family scene at home. Mrs. Richards recently died. The empress of Mexico was at the Springs while the writer was there. Describes Judge Scott's home.","Scope and Contents Describes the trip to Philadelphia, which he and John Coke have just completed. Describes his rooming house. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Millington.","Scope and Contents Gives a more detailed account of his trip from Williamsburg to Philadelphia, and of the boarding house where he is living. Is homesick.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $7.00.","Scope and Contents Certificate that John M. Galt of Virginia has matriculated in the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania for the 1839-40 session. Signed by Wm. E. Horner M.D., Dean.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Asks John to send him \"Seymore on the medical treatment of Insanity and Doctor Castle's translation of the London Pharmacopaica.\" He and Mrs. Galt rode to Martin's Hundred. Mrs. Saunders has offered her carriage when Alexander, Jr. is able to use it.","Scope and Contents Sends extracts from Mary Browne's letter of October 15. Has sent various goods, presents, and magazines. Describes a Quaker wedding in which the groom was 72 and the bride 60.","Scope and Contents Hopes John will punctually attend the lectures on anatomy, physiology, and surgery.","Scope and Contents Describes the other boarders and his activities in Philadelphia. \"Mrs. Jackson knew a number of the Aristocracy of Virginia, but of its institutions she knew nothing; not being aware for instance... [of] William and Mary.\" One home had central heating, which he was unfamiliar with. Are colored servants in every family. Most people are more \"violent against the abolitionists than we are down South.\" His first impressions of the professors and the dissecting room. Saw Moore Robinson and Robert Rogers. [Note: There is an Undated copy of most of this letter. Seeemingly John recopied it for mailing.]","Scope and Contents Account for $10.00 for altering a coat and \"making over\" a coat.","Scope and Contents Speaks of someone in Pensacola who he seemingly hopes to marry. \"For Yankee hospitality, I'll not allow one syllable against it...\"","Scope and Contents Describes the stock of the bookstores, and the many Newfoundland dogs he has seen. Finds the professors at \"the Jefferson\" better lecturers than those at \"the Old School.\" Summarizes a lecture on the hospit and surgeons of London. \"Took the ticket\" of the Pennsylvania Hospital instead of that of the Blockley since the former is closer and has more operations. Lists some of the books he bought. Hopes Alexander has \"got to college\" but doubts it. Mentions \"Fat Tailor\" and his brother \"Lean Tailor,\" both formerly students at William and Mary. Describes the Misses Waterman.","Scope and Contents Describes social calls, a visit to Girard College, and his professors. Has become \"much less in favour of abolition than before...\" Has seen many small gardens reminiscent of Sally's. Mentions Mrs. Stewart, Cousin W. Saunders Gresham, Miss Douthat, and Miss Marty Carter.","Scope and Contents Encloses a letter of introduction to Mr. Josiah Randall.","Scope and Contents Receipted account for shoes.","Scope and Contents Gives her opinion of \"Galt's Byron.\"","Scope and Contents Plans to atend the Methodist quarterly meeting the next day. Praises the Tyler's back parlor. Mentions Aunt B., Liz, Mrs. B. Tyler, Mrs. Jameson, and Col. Cary. AL [seemingly only part of the letter] [Note: These two letters are on the same sheet.]","Scope and Contents \"The students have the most foolish practice of clapping every little thing that occurs in lecture.\" Finds clapping very common at public amusements. His reading medicine at home earlier is of great help. All the public buildings and many shops are lighted by gas. Gentlemen there have a higher respect for religion than they do in Virginia. Describes a visit at Dr. Harris'. Met the son of Dr. Seldon of Norfolk. Finds no one there as beautiful as Miss Elizabeth Tyler.","Scope and Contents Expects to get to Norfolk soon.","Scope and Contents Describes a performance by Forrest. Finds Philadelphia ladies \"inferior in dignity\" to those of Virginia, and feels that the men have less respect for the ladies. Observations on slavery and opinions about it in Philadelphia. Describes some of the lectures he has attended. Effect of the split on the medical schools.","Scope and Contents Yesterday wrote Mr. Millington and Col. Bassett. Saw Forrest at the theatre. Discusses Prof. Gibson's lectures.","Scope and Contents Account is badly stained.","Scope and Contents Describes some of his classes in detail. Describes West's picture of Christ healing the sick, and the room in which it is kept. One of John Page's brothers maried a wealthy Philadelphian-- Miss Davis. Praises the method of paving with wood blocks. Thoughts on the various churches. Hopes Mr. Millington is entriely recovered and wonders if he is thinking about leaving William and Mary.","Scope and Contents Describes a social evening at Dr. Horner's. Understands the church will be finished by Christmas, but thinks it a shame it should be altered since \"there are so very few... in the whole United States like it.\" Saw Williams Carter. Describes some of the churches. Inquires about Mr. Browne, the College, and Robert Tyler, and asks to be remembered to Miss Susan and Miss Williana. [Note: In 1839-1840 the interior of Bruton Parish Church was greatly altered and modernized. \"Mr. Galt,\" Mr. Randolph, and Mr. Millington comprised a committee to discuss repairs with Mr. Swains of Norfolk.]","Scope and Contents Alexander has not yet attended lectures at the College, but his health is improving. Elizabeth's recent toothaches seem to be unconnected with the \"nasal disease.\" Has heard nothing about Mr. Millington quitting.","Scope and Contents His ship is going to the Mediterranean but he cannot sail with it because of ill health.","Scope and Contents An account, January 3-December 14, 1839, for various goods totalling $15.81 3/4. Payment received by James M. Mahone, January 2, 1840.","Scope and Contents Is moving to lodgings closer to the college. \"I suppose that Mr. Tyler and ... the whole family are very highly pleased at his being nominated... for the vice-presidency. How do John and Robert Tyler succeed in college this year.\" Mentions Robinson, Butt, and John Coke.","Scope and Contents News of the family, Williams Carter and Col. Bassett.","Scope and Contents Encloses some money, and many kind thoughts of a long friendship.","Scope and Contents An account, July 16- December 21, for various goods totalling $124.18. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents News from Williamsburg. Comments on Dr. Ducachet, an Episcopal minister formerly in Norfolk and now in Philadelphia. Problems caused by the split of the medical schools.","Scope and Contents Gives his reasons for transferring his money from the Girard Band to the Bank of North America. Does not think he will mind the weather. Mentions Mr. Newland, Mr. Randall, Mrs. Stewart, and various of his professors.","Scope and Contents An account, September 23-December 23, totalling $45.25. On reverse, accounts of January 2-9, 1840, totalling $10.62.","Scope and Contents News of family. Mentions Miss Jane Douthert, Miss Nancy Marshall, Cousin John Galt, Captain Emerson, Williams Carter's brother, and parties at various professor's homes.","Scope and Contents Describes parties he has attended. Has a low opinion of most women he met. Finds music \"the chief subject of both thought and action here.\" Is reading Wordsworth's poems and the works of Charles Lamb. Mentions Henry and Robert Rogers, Williams Carter's brother, Dr. Page and the American Museum.","Scope and Contents Finds Patrick Galt an agreeable friend and relative, with whom he has reminisced about Williamsburg and all its habitants.","Scope and Contents News of the family.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth has a very bad toothache, and cannot write. John is studying very hard. Received the pamplet of Dr. Gibson's lecture which discusses people her father and Mr. Millington knew. Gabriel Galt Wiliamson is sick in New York.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.19.","Scope and Contents She is not going to Alabama. Thanks Sally for the care of her flowers which can now be returned.","Scope and Contents Since both boys have left his class, returns $10 or half John's tuition fee as well as all of Alexander's fee. ANS","Scope and Contents John M. Galt's entrance card to the Lectures on Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department, 1839-40 Session, signed by Hugh D. Hodge, M.D. DS.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.88, the tax on 151 acres of land, plus the \"Shff Jas City Ticket.\"","Scope and Contents An account of various taxes amounting to $14.78. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account of taxes on a house and lot totalling $6.18. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, 1815-1819, for the hire of servants. Payment received by John F. Bryan January 8, 1840.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.63.","Scope and Contents An account for making a flannel vest and drawers, making over a coat, and cutting a vest, totalling $10.50.","Scope and Contents News of weather and his health.","Scope and Contents Describes the Philadelphia postal system. Attended a New Year's party at Mr. Rosenbaum's. Saw Charles Kean as King John. Discusses various doctors.","Scope and Contents Receipted account of Dr. A. Galt for a subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1838 to January 8 1840, costing $10.","Scope and Contents An account amounting to $67.71, which amount Bryan refused, since he understood that \"his account was intended as an offsett agst the Doctor's...\" Signed by Ro H. Armistead.","Scope and Contents Receipt for A.D. Galt Jr.'s $6.00 subscription to the New York Albion, for 183 [torn], signed by J. H. Strobia, agent. ADS [On reverse is part of a letter.]","Scope and Contents Discusses the series of lectures given by the Athenian Institute and the Mechanics Association, and then discusses fire-fighting procedures. Hears that Jefferson College may close. There are many beggars there.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.17.","Scope and Contents Wants to visit John but needs to know his address.","Scope and Contents Announces that he has moved to another boarding house which he describes. Describes an evening's entertainment at Dr. Wood's. Disturbances among the students. Mentions Mash [?] and Armistead and Cole, both from William and Mary, and Captain Parker.","Scope and Contents The weather is colder than any time since 1780. Feels that English teachers are always moving around for higher salaries, and for this reason has \"preferred native Americans, Virginians particularly, for teachers.\"","Scope and Contents As usual, all their relatives spent Christmas Day with them. Has often heard of the \"goodness of Mr. Millington.\" The oratorio at St. James Church raised $600 for the organ. The river is still blocked with ice. News of friends and relatives, including those in Kentucky. Mentions Matilda Southall, Cousin Elizabeth, and Aunt Mary Bower. [Note: The January 10 receipt for the subscription to the New York Albion is part of this letter (see above).]","Scope and Contents An account for $4.00 for altering a coat and furnishing cloth.","Scope and Contents Went to a lecture on Cromwell which he disliked for the man \"adhered too much to facts, and too little to philosophical principles.\" Finds that the trend is to make Cromwell seem better and Charles worse. Comments on the large number of \"Dutch\" and Dutch language facilities. Most students move several times for it is very simple.","Scope and Contents Describes an altercation at one of the theatres in which the students were involved. Mentions Dudley, son of the Governor of North Carolina, Celeste, and Mrs. Kennedy.","Scope and Contents Praises Philadelphia's medical and scientific facilities. Wishes his hot house were done. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Weather has prevented him from traveling to Williamsburg. Will get various books and maps for the Galts.","Scope and Contents Has books and flower seeds for her. [On same sheet as above letter]","Scope and Contents News of fellow-boarders. Anxious to exchange views of bricks and mortar for woods and fields. Thinks Miss Waterman writes too much. Mentions Miss Parker and her opinion of why Mrs. Tyler married John Tyler. Various opinions of Robert and John Tyler. Mentions Judge Upshur.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Saw Miss Poole in \"La Somnambula.\"","Scope and Contents Describes the weather and the opera \"Somnambula.\" Comments on various friends from Williamsburg, including Mrs. Randolph, Trim [?] Browne, Ledy Tyler, and the Millingtons.","Scope and Contents Theatre news. Finds Mr. Wise like John Randolph in that \"their order of mind [is] peculiarly suited to... being in the opposite party to an [admi]nistration.\" Mentions Mr. White and his daughter, Weldie, and Miss Wilmer.","Scope and Contents Signed by M. Van Buren and John Forsyth, Secretary of State.","Scope and Contents Account is badly stained.","Scope and Contents Discusses his and John's respective healths.","Scope and Contents Appreciated receiving a copy of Dr. Gibson's lectures since it speaks of men [in England] who he knows well. The College had \"a full steady and flourishing session... The only mishap was William Wood's shooting of Robert Scott in the hip \"during a scuffle, and afterwards cutting his own throat, and making off... for N. Carola.\" Discusses making \"oxygen gas,\" which he has been experimenting with. [Note: John Millington (1779-1868) was at this time Professor of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, and Engineering at the College of William and Mary. For the first fifty years of his life he lived in his native England, where he attended Oxford, studied law, and acquired a M.D. degree. A Fellow of the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, he was a friend and associate of many of the great men of science. In America he lived, taught, and wrote in Mexico, Philadelphia, Williamsburg, Jackson, Mississippi, and Memphis before dying at his daughter's home in Richmond. He is buried in the churchyard of Bruton Parish Church.]","Scope and Contents Describes the weather, the literary department, his lectures, and his plans for the rest of his studies. Mentions Robert and Henry Rogers.","Scope and Contents Mr. Clay was to be in Richmond and has been invited to come to Williamsburg. The women are sponsoring a fair \"for converting our humble Church into a Cathedr..,\" and Sally is selling at Miss Barbara Page's booth. [Note: Barbara Page (1795-1860) was the daughter of Gov. John (1744-1808) and Margaret Lowther Page (    -1813), and a sister of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders.]","Scope and Contents Praises the sermons of Dr. Bethune. Is sorry to hear that Mr. Tyler plans to leave Williamsburg. Describes Harrison-Tyler campaign headquarters and a meeting for a higher tariff. Comments on various denominations whose churches he has attended. Differences in manners of town and country people. Mentions Dick Shields.","Scope and Contents Describes Clay's visit to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Sends her a token that spring will soon arrive.","Scope and Contents News of Williamsburg society. AL [torn]. Postscript from Elizabeth J. Galt with news of family. Mentions Mrs. Tucker, Peggy Blair, Miss Barbara Sheldon, Miss E. Bowers, and various [slaves?]. Postscript from [?] notes that Dr. Galt met Mr. Randolph's wagon \"with an old Tombstone in it some of the Ludwells I suppose as they brought it from some place that formerly belonged to them he is the greatest antiquarian...\" Postscript from [?] describes Wm. Nelson as \"the fat end of a great family.\"","Scope and Contents Is leaving for home, but will spend some time in Washington and Richmond on the way. Describes visits with Miss Waterman who is sending Elizabeth a small gift. Understands Mr. Wise is engaged to Mr. Sargeant's daughter.","Scope and Contents Attended a \"conchological\" [shell] lecture with Mr. Dew and Mr. and Mrs. Millington. Mr. Dew thinks the new professor of elocution \"will be of great advantage to the students.\" News of many Williamsburg residents. Postscript by Elizabeth J. Galt. The derangement of Ben. Waller is so severe and threatening to Charles' family that Dr. Waller should put him in the hospit Mr. Tyler takes a great interest in Sally. Postscript from Mary D. Galt. John Galt [Williamson?] is going to Portsmouth. Mr. M[illington?] will be happy to see his son again. Mentions Dick Galt and Sam Shield. [Note: Thomas R. Dew (1802-1846) was at this time President of the College, where he o served as Professor Political Economy. Benjamin Waller was the son of Benjamin Carter Waller (1757-1820), and the grandson of Benjamin Waller (1716-1786) the judge and Burgess. Waller was a pateint at ESH by 1859, and died in 1866. Charles was probably his son, Charles Carter Page Waller ( - 1867). Dr. Waller was Robert Page Waller, Benjamin's brother. Many Wallers had official positions at ESH. See Person Associated with ESH, pp. 40-42.]","Scope and Contents Invites him to tea.","Scope and Contents Describes the Capitol, which \"is situated on the outskirts of the city.\" Describes Calhoun and Benton-- who he heard speak.","Scope and Contents An account for $9.10 for hams.","Scope and Contents Mr. Hodges, a young, intelligent, ambitious member of the legislature, died. Feelings on the worth of historical, as opposed to other, novels. Would like to go to the \"mother country\" which \"seems now to be... so common, that numbers go constantly and is scarely thought so much of, as a trip to the Springs some time since.\" Comments on Dickens' works. Mentions Miss Skipwith, Mr. Basil Gordon, Sally Mr. Waniel [?], Mrs. Chevallie [?], and John Murdaugh.","Scope and Contents His health has improved. Sends gifts to Mrs. Galt and Elizabeth.","Scope and Contents Has sold all the spectacles he had, except the three enclosed pairs. Hopes one will suit his father. Cannot remember where he put the surgical instruments Galt returned to them, but will search for them and send them to Galt.","Scope and Contents Autographed document is torn.","Scope and Contents Returns some pamplets. Had to go get a new copy of one as his son overturned an inkstand on it.","Scope and Contents Everyone is very happy about \"Brother's\" [General William Lambert's] election as Mayor. Mr. Beverley Davney's embezzlement of money from the Bank has left many widows and orphans in desperate situations. Mentions Ben Green, St. James Church, and Mrs. Gwaltheney.","Scope and Contents Would like to have seen Robert Tyler's book of autographs that she described. Describes the visit of Audubon to Richmond, where he spent two evenings with Strobia. William Lambert has been very busy since being named Mayor. Dr. Empie is in bad health.","Scope and Contents Norfolk. An account, January 28, 1839-May 8, 1840, totalling $20.50, with a note that goods have been forwarded. Miscellaneous financial memoranda on reverse.","Scope and Contents An account for $6.00 for making a corded edge coat.","Scope and Contents An account, April 27- May 15, totalling $55.39.","Scope and Contents Reports many new church members. News of family. Mentions Dr. and Mrs. Empie and Miss Travis.","Scope and Contents Account for $8.50 for making a dress coat and a pair of pants.","Scope and Contents Is trying to study medicine in Williamsburg but has made little progress. Plans to go to Philadelphia next winter. Mentions the old Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Skipwith Mclaw [?], and Scott.","Scope and Contents A melancholy letter full of his troubles with his half-brothers and sisters.","Scope and Contents News of the medical students and the professors.","Scope and Contents An account for oats costing $12.60.","Scope and Contents An account for $10.00 for making a coat, vest, and pants, and cutting two jackets.","Scope and Contents News of medical students. Fanny Elssler is at the Chestnut Street Theatre and \"in the very highth of her glory.\"","Scope and Contents Requests that John take two letters with him to Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents News of his trip, and various relatives he saw in Norfolk. Describes some of the sights of Baltimore. \"It is quite warm here though winter clothes seem not yet to be taken off...\"","Scope and Contents A receipt for $10.26 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents News of family. Alexander's disease \"has ever been and ever will be unccontrollable.\" Dr. J. M. Galt has decided, as a final resort, to resume practicing medicine in Portsmouth. Mentions Dr. Stewart. [Note: The Dr. J. M. Galt going to Portsmouth is probably Dr. John Minson Galt (1808-1868), the son of John (1785-1815) and Nancy Herbert Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p. 7]","Scope and Contents News of various acquaintances, including Robert Rogers and Mr. Empie. Williams Carter \"did not relish the changes in Williamsburg, particularly the alteration of the Church and prohibition of a ball.\" Moved to a house opposite that occupied by Fanny Kemble. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Ann Galt, and Mrs. Stewart.","Scope and Contents News of Miss Missouri [?] who he thinks would happily marry John. Wants some information on attending medical lectures in Philadelphia. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Describes the commencement of the \"literary department of the medical College,\" and comments on differences in subjects and styles of oratory between this occasion and those in the South. Finds there are no bugs except lightning bugs and thinks his Mother would appreciate this. Describes a political procession. Mentions Robert Tyler.","Scope and Contents Describes a visit to Bristol and the home of Mr. Cooper [Robert Tyler's father-in-law]. Describes David Paul Browne, \"the first lawyer in the city and an abolitionist...\"","Scope and Contents Receipt of Lea and Blanchard for a subscription to a medical journal bought by John M. Galt for $5.00. [Note: Other correspondence reveal that this was the \"American Journal of the Medical Sciences.\"]","Scope and Contents Feels Mr. Saunders visit to Washington will be especially interesting at \"this critical juncture in the cession of Congress.\" Describes a new book on Central America by Stephens and Catherwood. [Note: This may be a draft of a letter.]","Scope and Contents Describes a political meeting. Speaks of books he has bought or intends to buy. Comments on nonsense about Miss Missouri Butler in a letter from Butt [see July 23, 1840]. Mentions Mrs. Stewart and Williams Carter.","Scope and Contents Describes a book by Dr. Astley Cooper, which he will buy for his father. Politics are the chief subject of conversation and John finds the Democrats ahead of the Whigs \"in everything base and vile...\"","Scope and Contents News of various acquaintances, and of his attempt to get a \"Panacea.\" Mentions the Swains, the Stewarts who are going to France, and Mrs. Taylor.","Scope and Contents News of family, and the suicide of a suitor rejected until he would pay his debts.","Scope and Contents Has Sir Aastley Cooper's lectures on surgery which he \"took down when [he] was his pupil.\" News of the family, especially their various illnesses. Mentions Mr. Saunders.","Scope and Contents Describes the cabriolets or cabs that have just been brought to the city. Had his first taste of rhubarb pie. Describes his boarding house. Mentions Harris and Donelly-- medical students from Virginia, and Robert Tyler.","Scope and Contents Finds resemblances to Angelica Wilson and Elizabeth Tyler in a portrait of Queen Victoria that he saw. Impressions of the city. It is pleasant that there are no exculsive seats in churches, but feels this prevents strangers from going to church. Hopes Gabriel G. Williamson will be successful in his suit with Miss Harriet.","Scope and Contents Describes where they are staying with 20 children and 2 dozen ladies. Is pleased Mrs. Dickson [?] is going to take Mr. Dew's house.","Scope and Contents Is upset by Cousin Betsy Page's situation and Dr. Dabney's hopeless illness. Mentions Mrs. Beverley Blair, Peggy, Mary Mosby, and Mr. Vest. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of his family.","Scope and Contents Describes various places around Philadelphia that he has visited. Mentions Mrs. Sheldon.","Scope and Contents Describes the treatment Mrs. Galt is receiving for the fever. Fifty people die daily. Jim just left in time. Suggest treatment if he gets sick. Asks Zander to tell his Uncle Dick [Galt] that Mr. A. Galt gave the money to his wife, and learned that both the children are better. News of the deaths of various doctors and other friends. [Note: Alexander Galt's first wife, Mary Jeffery Galt, died in December 1840, after never recovering from the effects fo the fever. Seemingly Alexander Jr., and his brother Jim were staying with their cousin, Gabriella Galt, in Williamsburg.]","Scope and Contents Encloses $10. The recipient's mother is \"much the same\".","Scope and Contents Comments on the lectures he is attending, and the professors who give them. Has moved again, but the charge of $6 per week may prove too expensive.","Scope and Contents Family news. Describes the log cabins carried in a Whig parade. Mentions Mr. Line and Aunt Betty.","Scope and Contents An account of $4.00 for services as a tailor.","Scope and Contents News of family illness. Mentions Dr. Leroy Anderson, and Mrs. Richardson. The signature is cut off.","Scope and Contents News of various acquaintances, including Dr. Baraud, Mr. William Shields, Leroy Anderson, Henry, Mr. Thomson, Miss Henderson, Mrs. Steward, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Sewall, Mr. Marshall, and many others.","Scope and Contents An account for various repairs to the house, costing $14.50. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Discusses various magazines, including Burton's, the Penn Magazine, and the Ledger. Discusses Miss Waterman's recent works. Mentions many acquaintances.","Scope and Contents Have finally received various goods from the North including fancy stationary, pen, knives, scissors, zephyr worsteds, and patterns for needle work, and will be glad to send her a price list.","Scope and Contents Added note on goods that will be sent when more are received.","Scope and Contents Receipt of John H. Watkins, agent, Richmond Compiler, for Dr. A. D. Galt's subscription for two years, costing $10.","Scope and Contents Describes a party at Mr. Lyne's farm. News of various romances.","Scope and Contents Paul has left Norfolk for a naval career. Discusses her reading of Cicero, and compares its difficulty with Horace and Salust. The Whigs are preparing for their celebration at Yorktown. News of Miss Mary Watson, Mr. Pollard, Aunt Nancy, and Cousin Richard.","Scope and Contents Mr. Perks has resigned his charge at Christ Church. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Describes political activities, including a procession. Comments on the Riche family. Butt says that on his side of the river John Tyler is not censured for his conduct. Describes the boarders. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Stewart, Miss Waterman, Miss Eliza White, Miss Missouri and her brother Robert, John Butler, Miss Wilson, and Lizzie Taylor.","Scope and Contents Finds Florida very monotonous. If William is at the University he is to see Truehart and thank him for the invitation to the Society of the Alumni.","Scope and Contents Sent 45 bushels of oats and will send the rest, and the receipt, the next day.","Scope and Contents News of the medical schools. Describes the election. Letter is torn. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Hopes Sally can be an attendant at her wedding, November 10. The wedding is to be small, for her father cannot afford more, and Aunt Margaret Carrington's death limits them. They will live with his mother. [Note: Caroline married William Mortimer Harrison (1817-1865).]","Scope and Contents Discusses the various illnesses of the family. Sally went with Robert and Lizzy Tyler to the celebration of \"Cornwallis's capture-- or rather to the Whig Convention at York...\"","Scope and Contents Discusses various churches he has attended, and finds the Quaker meeting \"absurd, stupid, and evil in its consequences...\" Describes his visit to Miss Wilmer.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear \"the good prospects of William and Mary.\" News of medical students from Virginia, including Mead (who boarded at Cousin John Galt's), Selden, Dr. Charles Carter, Perkins, Harris, Edmund Randolph, and Dr. Blanchman (\"who fixed Sally's teeth\"). Mentions Miss Catherine Travis, Dr. Vaughn, and Moore Robinson.","Scope and Contents Dr. Leecock has left Philadelphia and will sail for Africa. Hugh B. Grigsby is to marry Miss Carrington of Charlotte County next month. News of other marriages in Norfolk. Cousin E[lizabeth J.?] Galt is improving and will probably live. Dr. John Williamson is probably better. Aunt Sally [Capron?] will move to Capt. Young's house. Mother is much improved.","Scope and Contents Their mother is getting better and even can sign her name to this note. [Note: Note from Alexander Galt Sr. says that Jim meant to copy the letter but did not have time. This letter may have been written in the fall of 1840.]","Scope and Contents Agrees with Jefferson that all men have equal rights, and therefore there should be universal suffrage, \"the right of instruction in all brances of legislative bodies,\" the overriding will of the majority, etc. Feels that he is as qualified to vote as those men with property. Agrees with the \"essential principles of the [Democratic] party... but not with their measures nor their leading men-- who are nearly all... of bad character.\" Feels the most important thing is not the party but the man's honesty. Is against Jackson's bank measures, and the force bill. Miss Waterman married Mr. Esling recently. Mentions the Waldies, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Page.","Scope and Contents News of the theatre and his boarding house. Finds Virginia women have a calm dignity lacking in most others. Mentions Henry Anderson, Miss Burwell, Mrs. Sheldon, Miss Marshall, and Miss Douthat. [Note: This letter has a printed political cartoon of a log cabin, the Capital, and large ball on a stick saying \"Tips Coming\" as a letterhead.]","Scope and Contents Was shocked by the news of Professor Davis' murder by a student. News of Norfolk and parties she attended. Has almost finished Cicero, and will begin Livy.","Scope and Contents Is not certain whether the Whig victory will mean he will lose his job. Regrets that William witnessed Professor Davis' murder. [Note: This letter and the preceding are on the same sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of his classes and plans for his thesis.","Scope and Contents Receipt of C. Stall, agent of John D. Ghiseling, Jr., for $6 received from Alexander Galt of Williamsburg for one year's subscription to the New York Albion.","Scope and Contents Describes Caroline Lambert's wedding and the gifts she received.","Scope and Contents News of the family's health. Gabriel Williamson is back aboard ship. Bishop Meade preached in Williamsburg yesterday. Complains about the effects of whiskey on his slaves.","Scope and Contents Describes the funeral procession of General Mercer.","Scope and Contents News of many acquaintances. Discusses a Roman Catholic Church service.","Scope and Contents Sent Dr. A. Galt a half barrel of meat, so that, with the other half barrel, the cost is $3.","Scope and Contents Describes the death of William's mother, Mary Jeffery Galt. William should not come home, as money is very scarce.","Scope and Contents Comments on Robert Tyler's foolish conversational style. Describes a famous mechanical chessplayer. Describes Louisa Cooper.","Scope and Contents Describes the death and funeral of their mother. Today is her birthday.","Scope and Contents News of the family and friends.","Scope and Contents His activities the day their mother died. [Note: All these three letters are on one sheet of paper. When their mother, Mary Sylvester Jeffery Galt died, Ann was almost 18, Alexina was 20, and Alexander was 13.]","Scope and Contents Are sending a book for his perusal. List other books in stock.","Scope and Contents Jim's leg is better, and Dick Drummond is improving. The Doctors took much of the watch out of Drummond's side. The deaf and dumb and the blind from the Staunton Seminary have been visiting the town. Their father has invited one, a Mr. Turner, to visit them.","Scope and Contents Thinks the medical College will drop \"that humbug the summer course,\" especially since last summer only 45 out of 400 students attended it. Saw Booth perform. Mentions Gresham, whose brother Sally is acquainted with.","Scope and Contents An account for $3 for altering a bedstead. Paid, Norfolk, January 6, 1841.","Scope and Contents News of the medical school. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents News of churches in the area. Hopes William will teach them the Italian he is learning. News of various friends, including Mr. Parks, Mr. Parwood, Mr. Bell, Miss V. Loyall, the Archers, Sally Anderson, the Wilson's, H. Garnett, Paul Loyall, and many others.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Dr. Selden, a trustee of the Academy, hopes William will apply for the position there. [Note: This letter is on the same sheet as the preceding. ]","Scope and Contents News of the family. Postscript by Alexander Galt notes that Mallory will win the place caused by Holleman's resignation as he was not opposed.","Scope and Contents An account, October 23- December 30, totaling $108.78. On reverse, $28 credited \"By 2 Cows to WW Vest.\"","Scope and Contents News of family's ill health. John Murdaugh, who has quit practicing law and teaches in Suffolk, visited them. Fears he cannot give John the $300-$400 he feels he needs for the rest of the year. Mentions Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Waggoner [?].","Scope and Contents Finds there are over 20 organizations sponsoring public lectures on a variety of subjects. If passes the examination in March plans to practice as one of the free physicians in a district of the city.","Scope and Contents An account, July 1- December 31, totalling $134.29. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Has read that Edgar Poe's magazine is quite successful. News of acquaintances, including Mr. Millington, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Edgar, Mrs. Taylor, and many others.","Scope and Contents An account for oats costing $4.80.","Scope and Contents An account for $1.51, the tax on 151 acres, to be paid by A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents The book includes a trip from Williamsburg to Philadelphia, and withdraw from the Bank. L ists of laundry sent out.","Scope and Contents Receipted account from January 1, 1840-January 1, 1841.","Scope and Contents Concerning Galt's purchase or hire of a slave and her children.","Scope and Contents receives the Richmond Whig, and is glad to hear his brother gets the Albion. News of the theatres in Philadelphia. Mentions Mrs. Fields, Donally of Kanawha County, and Dr. Jackson.","Scope and Contents Account from November 14, 1840-January 1, 1841. Fragment.","Scope and Contents Describes Richard Drummond's accidental shooting of himself. He is still alive, but there is little hope of his recovering. The doctor says her eyes will gradully improve and within 20 years will be almost well. News of various friends. C. Williamson lost his job in the bank for being \"a perfect sot.\" Alexander translates well and will probably be a good scholar. The library has been moved to the Academy.","Scope and Contents The upper story of the Academy is to be made into a Museum.","Scope and Contents Will sound out Dr. Seldon on the subject of William getting a position at the Academy. Goes to sit up with Dick Drummond. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Describes their ice skating. Jim cut his leg with the hatchet. Paul has just returned from three months at sea. News of Mr. Drummond's accident.","Scope and Contents While family does not want him to stay after he passes the examinations, he feels he must, so that he is familiar with the actual practice of medicine. Discusses Goethe, Carlyle, and Shelley, and theatrical productions he has seen. Mentions Miss Magdalen Swift, Dr. Jackson, and Dr. Everett.","Scope and Contents Thoughts on the superior conversational abilities of women, especially mature ones, over that of men. Specie is now less scarce. Mentions Mr. Rose, Miss Riche, Dr. and Mrs. Berkley, Mrs. Semple, the Tylers, Fanny Kemble, Lightfoot, Mr. Gravit, Miss Missouri, Mr. Butt, Dr. Barton, and Frank Johnson's Negro band.","Scope and Contents News of the family. John Tyler assured \"uncle Dick\" that he will notify him of any move to oust Galt from his position as Postmaster. Mentions Dr. Selden and Otway Barraud.","Scope and Contents Discusses a new theory of digestion, in which pepsin is considered the digestive agent. Comments on various physicians he has come in contact with. Mentions Mr. Seawall from Kentucky, Seldon, and Dr. Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Family news. Mentions the Archers, Sally Anderson, Mr. Turner (assistant at Staunton Deaf and Blind Seminary), M. E. Valentine, Miss Harwood, Richard Drummond, R. Alfried, Mr. Francis, Dr. Selden, and Robert Timberlake.","Scope and Contents Gabriel Williamson is there on a short visit from his ship, and predicts war with England within six months. Discusses various doctors, the family's health, Aleck, their driver, and the very hard rains they have had.","Scope and Contents Various young ladies, including Lucy Burwell, and Missouri, continually talk about John. News of Williamsburg society. Mr. Millington showed her snuff boxes given him by the Mechanicks Institute, Parliament, and his daughter in Liverpool. Mentions Mr. Warner Taliaferro, Mrs. Sheldon, Mr. Saunders, Anna Blair, the Tylers, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Farras, Mr. Rhone, Mr. Royal, Mr. Armistead, Dick Gatewood, Henry Anderson, William Taliaferro, the Tuckers, and the Henlys.","Scope and Contents Leaves money maters to Elizabeth and visiting to Sally. Tom M[illington?] is very dissipated. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. The former may be a joint effort of Elizabeth and Sally Galt for while there is no break, the handwriting changes markedly.]","Scope and Contents An account, November 14, 1840- February 4, 1841, for $44.60 for 11 loads of oat hay.","Scope and Contents Describes the system of examinations he will undergo. Wants any money remitted to be in Virginia money, which has lately been at par and is rarely more than 2 or 3 cents on the dollar. Finds the banks \"abominable.\" The United States Bank has gone under or at least has had to suspend payments.","Scope and Contents More on the closing of the United States Bank and others. News of the medical school. Fears Mr. Millington will be offered one of the chairs at the University and therefore leave Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Feels sure \"Rose\" is courting Elizabeth Tyler. Describes a \"Tippecanoe ball\" for defraying election expenses. Mentions Miss Missouri and Captian Maryot. Discusses current fashions, including long hair, short cloaks, and mantillas.","Scope and Contents Many parties were given in her honor. Inquires about Bob Tyler and his wife, and wonders if the report about the separation of his brother [John] is true. News of the family. Mentions Miss Tompkins, Dr. Empie, and Mrs. Semple. [Note: Caroline Lambert married William Mortimer Harrison November 10, 1840. Robert Tyler married Priscilla Cooper in 1839, while John Tyler married Mattie Rochelle in 1838. The latter marriage was very unhappy and, while the report of a separation may not have been true in 1840, by 1844 they were spending little time together.]","Scope and Contents Mr. Hon wants a copy plate of large and small hands like William gave Alexander. Mentions Dr. Whitehead, Buck, Mr. Drummond, Jim Maurice, and Mr. Lyne. A prank in school.","Scope and Contents Regrets getting drunk at Christmas. Hopes the Whigs will not turn out their father. Has been skating with Zander.","Scope and Contents Has discussed Sawny [Alexander Jr.]'s schooling with Mr. Hen, who was very pleased. Dick Gatewood discussed the position of officeholders with John Tyler, and was told that the latter was quite unhappy with the situation in Washington. Feels the Southern Whigs will soon split. Mentions Mallory, Major Charles H. Smith, Cols. Todd and Chambers (who spoke of President-elect Harrison's views on remov and appointments), Dr. Wilson, Captain Cornick, and Mr. Ritchie of Richmond.","Scope and Contents Mr. Pierce still insists that William become a minister. There is to be a Ball in Portsmouth, and they have invited Gabriella to come down. Mr. Lyne is on the Pennsylvania which is to take the place of the Delaware. The latter is being readied for a cruise in the Mediterranean. Doctor Wilson purchased Mount Pleasant, opposite Jamestown. Mr. L. Tazewell tripped at the cotillion, and his fall amused the guests and upset him.","Scope and Contents Hopes to attend a fair in Williamsburg about the 22nd. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Col. Bassett is very ill at Eltham. Sally is helping Mrs. Sheldon at the Fair to raise money to help pay off the Church's debt of $2000. It was to be held at the Raleigh, but the College faculty would not let the students attend a tavern so it was moved to the Courthouse. Summarizes family illnesses. Harrison was at Richmond. Tyler and his son Robert were at Richmond, came to Williamsburg, and will go to Washington. \"His office as Vice President is free from serious responsibility at present, and is detached from the business of the cabinet.\" Hopes Tyler will adhere to pure Jeffersonian democracy, especially if the President should die.","Scope and Contents Account of charges for delivering summons in various lawsuits, $4.20.","Scope and Contents Form letter fulfilling University's law that the absences be reported to parents monthly. William R. Galt missed Professor Harrison's Ancient Languages class twice, the Modern Languages once, and Pike Powers Methematics class five times. In addition he violated the early rising law three times. Deposited $20 with the Patro. Personal note adds that while there were extenuating circumstances for some of William's absences they were still too frequent.","Scope and Contents Sends the form letter primarily as an example of the University's strictness and Dr. Harrison's high regard for him. Missed several lectures while testifying at Senimes [?] trial [for the murder of Professor Davis]. Did not send former letter as they had nothing important in them. Explains that he received the letter since they felt that at 21 he was entitled to it. Did not put all his money with the Proctor for found his accounts were not kept straight. Mentions Buck, Jacob, Bob, and Modecai Cooke. [Note: These 2 letters are on the same sheet.]","Scope and Contents Mr. Millington is very anxious to know when John will arrive home. News of many friends in Williamsburg, especially Mr. Dew. At the Fair they had Jefferson's autograph and people paid to see it.","Scope and Contents News of the animals and fruit trees.","Scope and Contents John Williamson, Judge Tucker, Mr. Saunders, and the man lecturing on shells went to Kings Mill to examine the marl banks. The Hanklers are in town after several years' absence. Advice on packing clothes. [Note: These three letters from Elizabeth, Sally, and Mrs. Galt are all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents R. Drummond is not much better. Describes the Blues Military Soiree on the 22nd. News of various friends. Asks his opinion of the Inaugural Address [of President Harrison?]. Aunt Nancy Galt thinks William will join her as a Whig.","Scope and Contents Plans to make money from the lettuce and the peaches. Mr. Hon thinks he should go to drawing school. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet].","Scope and Contents Passed his examinations. Describes the trip to New York. Thoughts on the use of titles, in which he agrees with Jefferson. His impressions of the city.","Scope and Contents Supposes William has heard of Mr. Loyall's reappointment, which has made the Whigs very angry. Had a heavy snow. Has been studying mathematics and reading the Bible.","Scope and Contents Jimmy wrote his letter unassisted. Did not write in French for fear she would not be understood. Dr. Leecock was left at the Cape Verde Island with yellow fever. Mentions Miss Thorougood, John Galt, and P. Loyall.","Scope and Contents News of the family. One of William's old pupils, John W. Ames, married Disey Arthur. Discusses marriage of Willis Happer and Cornelia Blunt.","Scope and Contents Mr. Drummond is much better. News of his activities, and schoolwork. [Note: These four letters from James, Ann, Alexina, and Alexander Galt to their brother William are all on one sheet of paper. At this time James was only 10 years old.]","Scope and Contents Dick Drummond may yet live. Feels he wil keep his position, but is puzzled as to why Harrison asked Canniyham and Segar about him. Mallory would be consulted before anything was done. Walton \"is going to take Fisk's paper and turn loco. foco. about it.\"","Scope and Contents Describes his trip to New York, and various buildings there. Discusses the state of the theatre in Philadelphia and New York. Saw Attorney-General Crittenden on his trip.","Scope and Contents Arranges to repay Galt's loan. Will probably locate at Louisa Court House. Hopes their correspondence will continue. Received a letter from Cobb.","Scope and Contents John Galt is sorry he had to leave Williamsburg and does not do too well in Norfolk since there are so many doctors there. Praises a sermon by Bishop Ives of North Carolina. War talk has subsided but Gabriel feels it will be renewed.","Scope and Contents Found Lizzy Williamson's glove in Church, but has not yet been able to return it. Wants Sally to write John asking him to see Dr. R. Grant the Deneoustrator [?] at he Jefferson School and see if he got the articles he promised Millington. Katy [his daughter?] hopes to soon play with little Lizzy a whole afternoon.","Scope and Contents Mr. J.W. Grigsby, who boarded with John Galt two years ago, is in town on his way to France where he is Consul at Bordeaux. News of the medical school. Feels Poe has had to give up editing the new magazine because of the \"hardness of the times.\" Poe recently became an editor of the Casket. Discusses his recent reading and a new bookstore.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.","Scope and Contents Describes the Commencement. Discusses getting teeth. Supposes the Tylers will now go to Washington since Harrison has died. Mentions Rev. Converse, John Coke, various Doctors in Philadelphia, and various young ladies in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents \"Williamsburg is as usual one of the dullest places in the whole world.\" Doubts the sincerity of Lizzy Tyler (now called the \"Young Princess\") in being distressed at Harrison's death. Will practice in Gloucester though prospects there are not entirely favorable. That evening orators for the 4 of July are to be elected by the students. Benjamin Garrett will probably win.","Scope and Contents Describes the appearance of Philadelphia while mourning President Harrison. Summarizes the inquiry into the United States Bank and future plans for it. News of the medical schools. Mentions Mr. Sheldon.","Scope and Contents Describes funeral of Mr. Lyne, which reminded her of that of Uncle Gabriel. Hopes William will pass his Greek examination.","Scope and Contents Is making money on radishes and \"salad\". Describes both his play activities and school.","Scope and Contents Understands that Paul [Loyall?] is going to settle on his Wisconsin land. Intend having an affair to repair the Old Church and the Wall.","Scope and Contents Lt. Lyne drowned. Is doing well in school. News of the family. [Note: These four letters are all on one sheet, with a date at the end of May 10, 1841. Lt. Lyne may well have been a relative, as his wife [?] is called Aunt Betsy.]","Scope and Contents Plans for ceremonies on the death of President Harrison. Comments on the newspaper's discussion of who will serve as hostess for President Tyler. Activities of office seekers. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Stewart, and the Randalls.","Scope and Contents The girls are willing to give up their trip to Washington, Philadelphia, and New York, so that William can study for the \"A.M.\" but Alexander hopes William will take Col. Woodley's offer and teach his boys, and then study for the degree next term. Hopes he will master Greek as it would give him \"a name in Va. and will tell in your future efforts in life.\" News of the Drummonds.","Scope and Contents Fears they will never again have pleasant times together like last winter. News of Logan. Plans to spend the winter in New Orleans and then settle in St. Louis. Mentions Perkins [?], Miss Chamberlain of Richmond, Mrs. Rochelle, and Mrs. Lyle. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 paid by Dr. J. M. Galt to P. Blakiston [?], agent for Lea and Blanchard, for one year's subscription to the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, New Series, Nos. 3-6.","Scope and Contents Account for 4 weeks and 4 days board at $7.50 per week, plus $1.22 1/2 for blacking boots, totalling $35.37 1/2.","Scope and Contents News of their brother William's family, and of her own.","Scope and Contents An account, April 10-28, totalling $1.82 1/2 for sturgeon at .05 a pound.","Scope and Contents Their church (St. Paul's) may recover, but they hope to continue at Christ Church. Gabriella and Sally Galt may visit them. Discusses Mrs. Higgin's wedding.","Scope and Contents Discusses his school and plans to move to another teacher. Gabe saw wild turkeys and opossums in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Congratulates his son on the election, and discusses Mallory.","Scope and Contents Will start school at Geo. Hon's in July, though he does not want to leave Capt. Young. Their father made them burn their dominoes, as it was too much like gambling. [Note: These four letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents An account, February-April, for various cabinet-maker services, totalling $6.25.","Scope and Contents An account, April 21-May 1, for making and repairing horse trappings, totaling $4.00.","Scope and Contents Thomas Williamson, Junior, of Norfolk, desires appointment to the surveyor's department, Iowa Territory, and is qualified by his education at West Point, and experience as an engineer. [Note: Thomas Holmes Williamson, who was born in 1813, was a half-brother of Dr. John Galt Williamson and Gabriel Galt Williamson. See Williamson Genealogy.]","Scope and Contents Wrote the enclosed letter [above] reluctantly, for dislikes promoting the separation of a man and wife for three years, feels Tom may soon get a good position at home, and was not on such close terms with Tyler as to justify such a favor.","Scope and Contents Arranges for William to study full time the next year, if he will promise to help Alexander or James attain at least one year of college. Is raising rasberries, the proceeds from which will go toward the trip North. Wonders if William would be willing to take Alexander with him on a week long hike in the mountains, which might improve Alexander's health. Mentions Mr. Lyne's family, Dick Drummond, Paul, Richard Jeffery, and Dr. Leecock.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.80.","Scope and Contents Gabriella and Sally Galt from Williamsburg are at \"Aunt Sally's\". News of scarlet fever which killed Herman and his sister, and made Dr. Balfour, Jones [?], and Aaron Jeffery quite ill. Mentions Richard Leecock, Paul, and Joe. [Note: Gabriella (1816-1891) and Sally (1819-1860) Galt are children of William and Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I. E. I., p. 5. Aunt Sally was probably Sarah Trebell Galt Capron (1795-1847), a sister of Alexander Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.12., p.11]","Scope and Contents Will send his order of clothing as soon as possible. Suggests remittance by draft. The firm of Browning and Everett was dissolved December 9, 1839.","Scope and Contents Occurences while visiting and being visited by Gabriella and Sally Galt. Mentions Miss M. Barraud, Abraham Leonard, Lucy and Susan Wilkinson, Isaac Parker, Charles Swain, the Hunters and Mrs. Ignatius Higgins.","Scope and Contents Richmond boats no longer run Sunday, but now run on Monday. Hopes \"this eventful day\" passed satisfactorily. [Note: This must have been the day of William's examinations. These two letters were on one sheet of paper, and the following was enclosed with them.]","Scope and Contents Cousins Gabriella and Sally are going to stay with them a week, and in the area a month, but William has returned home. Looks forward to their walking trip and wonders if they will go to the natural bridge. Mentions Gabriel, Ruck, and Cornelius Herman whose father, aunt, and sister all died of scarlet fever. [Note: William is William Trebell Galt (1769-1826) of Williamsburg. Sally and Gabriella are his sisters.]","Scope and Contents Alexander, Jr., is disappointed in not being able to take a trip, but bears it well.","Scope and Contents Has decided it is too expensive for Zander to go on the mountain trip. Dick Drummond can now go downstairs. Jim was in a fight recently. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Discusses William's plans for the next year of school. Hopes William will defer his trip as the girls are anxious to see him and the father is pressed for money. The drought killed some of the raspberry bushes and has meant a 50 percent less yield than expected.","Scope and Contents Glad he passed his Greek examination. John Galt is appointed Superintendant of [ES] Hospital at $1,666 yearly. Gabriel Williamson wants to take them on the Pennsylvania but they are afraid. Does not worry about the decline of St. Paul's Church, for then they could attend Christ's Church. Mr. Robinson is selling his schoolhouse and moving to Richmond. A house is to be built for John Galt, and until then rooms are being fitted up in a wing. Mentions Col. Prior, Miss Hetley, Richard Drummond, Gabriella and Sally Galt, the Charles Smiths, Miss Field, W. Pierce, and Miss Hile. [Note: Dr. John Minson Galt II, who had just received his M.D. degree after studying in Philadelphia, succeeded his father, Dr. A.D. Galt, who served as Acting Superintendant from 24 April to 1 July, 1841. The senior Galt had been suffering from ill health for some time, and frequently mentions in his letter that some slight improvement gives him hopes of resuming medical pratice. Dr. A. D. Galt died November 20, 1841.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 1-June 17, totalling $150.18.","Scope and Contents An account, June 17-23, for the harnessmaker, totalling $4.00.","Scope and Contents A series of ten sentences with many spelling and grammatical errors, seemingly to be corrected on another sheet of paper.","Scope and Contents Sends $20 for his trip home, but hopes he can be economic.","Scope and Contents An invitation to the anniversary dinner of the students of William and Mary, Saturday, July 3. On reverse thoughts on \"the shadows of former feelings.\"","Scope and Contents An account, January 13-June 19, totalling $200.24. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Returns the $18 he borrowed while in Philadelphia. Feels he will have a good country practice for the 2 or 3 years he stays there before moving to some city. Asks about Coke.","Scope and Contents Account, January 26- July 1, totalling $12.25 for services on horses, carriages, and carts. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.77. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account for $4.50.","Scope and Contents A certificate is a graduate of the School of Ancient Languages of the University of Virginia. Signed by William Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty, and Gessner Harrison, Professor of Ancient Languages and Chairman of the Faculty.","Scope and Contents A certificate is a graduate in the French and Italian Languages and Literature of the University of Virginia. Signed by William Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty, Joseph Togno, M.D., and Gessner Harrison, Chairman of the Faculty.","Scope and Contents Comments on John's new position. Are moving when they return from a trip to Mr. Harrison's relatives in Cumberland. News of family health. Mentions Anne Smith, John Woods, and Anne McMurdo.","Scope and Contents An account, July 1-26, totalling $5.50.","Scope and Contents An account for the tailor, totalling $8.00.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.14.","Scope and Contents An account for $18.00 for furniture.","Scope and Contents An account for various goods totalling $29.00.","Scope and Contents Has sent her father the various goods he requested. Includes itemized account of costs.","Scope and Contents An account for $1.00 for repairing horse shoes.","Scope and Contents A record of the weather for August 1-6, giving sky conditions and temperatures at three times each day.","Scope and Contents Imagines Mr. Saunders is in Washington, where he should \"have an interesting visit at this critical juncture in the Session of Congress. The word veto seems to echo from Portland to N. Orleans...\" Papers say Robert Tyler said his father would veto the bank bill. Praises their minister, Mr. Hodges. Mrs. Lee died of a rapid consumption. Mentions Barbara Page, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Bright, Mr. Browne and Susan, Dr. Cole, and the Newtons.","Scope and Contents His views of the gossip concerning Mr. and Mrs. Tyler. Discusses the present administration. Mentions Mrs. Rochelle. Letter is torn and stained. [Note: Seemingly there was some gossip on the fact that Mrs. Tyler spent little time in Washington and none in the public view. This was almost certainly due to her state of invalidacy, and general ill health. She died in 1842.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.65. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Describes her husband's trip to Bordentown, where he saw J. Bonaparte's villa, and to Washington, where he dined at the White House. In Washington, he, Mr. Dew, and Mr. Wyatt had their pictures taken, but Mr. Dew was not satisfied with his. Is very pleased that Lizzy Tyler has joined the church. Dr. Carter Berkely and his wife recently visited them [note in EJG's hand at this point identifies Berkely as the physician that John practiced with in Philadelphia, and his wife as a sister of Bishop McIlvane. Mentions the entire Galt famiy. Sympathizes with Mr. Lee and his daughter in their loss.","Scope and Contents Hopes the work of Mr. Hodges and his temporary asistant will bring many into the church. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents A recipt for $2.25 received from Dr. Galt.","Scope and Contents Requests Elizabeth to give her brother the enclosed sheets of the Messenger, and ask him to use them carefully and write his corrections legibly.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $1.25 received from Dr. A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Sheldon remained in town, and rides over frequently to bring them green-gage plums. Discusses society's criteria for chosing Belles and Beaux, in which wealth is the only thing given serious consideration. Her father's creed was that no man should ever use any of his wife's money, and that it should be left entirely to her disposal and so secured by law. Mrs. Lee died, like many of her family, of rapid consumption.","Scope and Contents Account, August 26-September 4, totalling $3.00.","Scope and Contents An acount totalling $1.75.","Scope and Contents Is going on his \"usual visit North\" in a few days, and will be glad to get them anything they need.","Scope and Contents Sprained his ankle the day after Robert Saunders left. Have been many promotions. News of scarlet fever in Portsmouth and Norfolk, of which three children of Adelaide Tyler Armstrong have died. Finds Cooper's works deteriorating. News of the Williamsons. Heard the whole Cabinet, except Webster, resigned, and Judge Upshur is now Secretary of the Navy. Praises former Secretary Badger. Mentions Dick Galt and William Gatewood.","Scope and Contents News of approaching marriages among many of their acquaintances.","Scope and Contents The confession of a Negro accused of nearly killing two women. A fight with school friends. Mentions Aunt Fullgham and Uncle Dick.","Scope and Contents Has order Bennetts Herald for his son. [Note: The three above sheets are all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Her sister is at the Springs, where she saw the remarkable cure of Waldie, the editor of the \"Circulating Library.\" News of the travels of her son, Mr. Vest, Judge Tucker and Mrs. Spenser. Describes a visit to Hickory Hill. [Note: o includes a note to Sally M. Galt, thanking her for her letter and expressing pleasure that Dr. [A.D.] Galt goes out, and hopes Dr. Williamson will recover.]","Scope and Contents Comments on Mr. Waldie's cure. Mrs. Coke, Nancy Marshall and her brother went to Montre John M. Galt boards at the Morris House in Philadelphia and often sees visitors from Virginia.","Scope and Contents Discusses her reading and comments on the improvement in \"Br. Jonathan\" since Willis became editor. Brought Mrs. Saunders' and Miss Barbara Page's flowers in to protect them from the frost. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Will send John all the information he can on the lunatics. Discusses the case of Ely, with information on other derangement in the family. Information on Mrs. Richardson [?] will be in his next letter. Asks John to ask Dr. A.D. Galt if he remembers Briggs, an inmate of the Hospital 35 years ago. Understands John Tyler [Jr] has been dismissed from office. Quotes Tyler's business card.","Scope and Contents An account of $14.57 for tax on five slaves, four horses, a carriage, and two gigs, and eight town levies. On reverse, memoranda on taxes owed by various people.","Scope and Contents The Tylers wanted John and Sally to go with them to Washington this summer. Describes a visit of Prince de Joinville. Scarlet fever is raging.","Scope and Contents Describes fight between Zander and Gabriel Capron. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of his school, including new students Arthur Kenneday and Samuel Redrick. News of the family. [Note: A.G's postscript that \"this is a bit of originality for you\" is quite true, for it is a mixture of Latin and English as only a young boy could compound them.]","Scope and Contents News of his school. Mentions Richard Capron, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hon (both schoolmasters), Mr. Johnson, across the street who died, Myra Barraud's wedding, Mr. Wallis and Mr. John P. Scott.","Scope and Contents Mira Barraud was married last night. News of the illness of the Caprons. Jim is better after a mild case of scarlet fever.","Scope and Contents Is reading Hume's History of England, and began French. Mr. Tyler recognized father when he saw him today. Mentions various relatives.","Scope and Contents Father and the boys were in Williamsburg. Cousin Alexander Galt of Williamsburg is sick and father thinks he will die soon. Mentions many acquaintances, including Mira and Mr. Wilson, Miss Carmichael from Richmond, and Mary Butt.","Scope and Contents Cousin Alex is very low. He is now on his back, and cannot linger many weeks. [Note: It is hard to say which Alexander Galt of Williamsburg is referred to in these two letters. Both were quite illl, but Dr. Galt did die eight days later, while his son lingered on for another year.]","Scope and Contents Various business affairs he was taking care of for the Galts. Mentions Mrs. Gatewood and Miss Custis.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $2.50 received from Dr. A. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $11.88. [Note: This is actually headed \"The Estate of Doctor A.D. Galt\" indicating it was written some time after Galt's death on November 20.]","Scope and Contents Account of $31.00 for making a close stool, and a black walnut coffin and case. Endorsed. [Note: This is headed 1840, but is certainly meant for 1841, the day and date Dr. Galt died. ]","Scope and Contents Obituaries of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt (1771-1841) from the Richmond Whig, the Churchman, Norfolk Beacon, Norfolk Phoenix, and two unidentified papers.","Scope and Contents Hopes Mr. Sylvester has begun his duties, and that William is benefitting from his great talents. Sends a newspaper obituary for Aunt Fullgham. Since they were poor, he and Richard Capron are paying the funeral expenses. Mentions Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Eulogy by the Court of Directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Copy, bordered in black. [Sent to the widow?].","Scope and Contents Was glad William was pleased with most of his professors, though he excepted \"that prince of pedants Geo Tucker Esq.\" Describes a meeting at the Court House to choose delegates to the education Convention in Richmond in December. The lectures of Professor Welles. Mentions J. Tally, Ben. Pollard, Bob Taylor, Rd. Leecock, Dr. Clinton, Mr. Sylvester, Va. Loyall, the Cooks, and John and Martin Cormick.","Scope and Contents Sympathizes with the Galts on the recent death of Dr. Galt. Sister is still ill.","Scope and Contents Just heard of his father's death, and sends his condolences. Would like to know the particulars at some time in the future.","Scope and Contents Caroline expects to be confined soon. News of family illnesses. Were most upset at the Bishop's death.","Scope and Contents Heard from Cousin Gabriella Galt that Dr. Galt's funeral procession was very large since \"every body was anxious to see the last of the good man.\" Mentions Virginia Loyall, Mr. Tazewell, Captain Drummond, Mr. Sylvester, and Mr. Vickery.","Scope and Contents Comments on changes from last year's loud Whig revels.","Scope and Contents Family news. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper. Part of that from Jim may be from Alexander Jr. as the handwriting seems to change.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $18.13.","Scope and Contents A letter of consolation. Family news.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $8.75 received from Dr. Galt.","Scope and Contents News of his schools. Mr. Vickery married Margaret Saunders.","Scope and Contents News of his schooling. Cousin Virginia Loyall is going to marry Littleton Tazewell.","Scope and Contents Is anxious to know how William did on his examination. [Note: The three above letters were all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of the family, especially Jimmy.","Scope and Contents An account with the tailor totalling $17.00.","Scope and Contents Wants to sell his servants and wonders if Galt would like to purchase Grace and her family and/'or Arrenor and her family.","Scope and Contents An account, January 1- December 31, totalling $9.50.","Scope and Contents Arrenor and her family will cost $800 to $1000, based on the appraisal by someone better acquainted with their value, or on the \"hiring tomorrow.\"","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.94.","Scope and Contents Fears they will think themselves forgotten in their hour of affliction, but the writer has been ill, and has a sick family. Asks to be remembered to Sally's mother and sister, and inquires about her mother.","Scope and Contents Would come to visit but for the illness of her sister [Barbara M. Page]. Understands that their affliction and Alexander's illness means they see no one. [Note: The affliction referred to may be the death of Dr. A.D. Galt in November 1841.]","Scope and Contents \"An Act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the trustees of the female academy of Williamsburg, and for other purposes.'\" [Note: This is either in two forms or the second half of the document is the act before amendment.]","Scope and Contents Describes his visit to Williamsburg, including mention of Edgar Barziza, Dr. Cole, Aunt Saunders, Mrs. Custis, Dick, and Mrs. Drummond, as well as many relatives.","Scope and Contents Discusses his trip to Williamsburg. Is enjoying the Pickwick Papers. Comments on the death of \"Aunt Fulgham\" at 75. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents A receipt for $1.51 received from Doctor Galt.","Scope and Contents Account for issuing summons, $1.26.","Scope and Contents An account of $1.89, the tax on 151 acres.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Elizabeth J. Galt's subscription to Volume 7 (1841) of the Southern Literary Magazine, costing $5.00. Reverse has handwritten notice that within was paid and, in another hand, that the 1843 volume was paid for by mail.","Scope and Contents Card admitting John M. Galt, M.D., to Lee W. Buffington, M.D.'s \"Instructions in Practical Pharmacy, Cupping, Bleeding and Dentistry at the Philadelphia Dispensary.\"","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Hill, Agent, for John M. Galt's $5.50 subscription to the Richmond Whig from January 1, 1841 to January 1, 1842.","Scope and Contents Describes the celebration of General Ingram's wedding to Miss Drury. Discusses the Norfolk Register's demise and the new \"Old Dominion.\" Thinks the Collegian has deteriorated since he was at the University. Mentions R. Leecock, J. Pearce, Dr. Clinton and J. Vickery.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by M. Sallen, for $1.68 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for various goods.","Scope and Contents Receipt by C. B. Hill, Agent, on receipt of Dr. A. Galt's $5.00 for a subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 1841 to 8 January 1842.","Scope and Contents Consoles Mrs. Galt on the death of Dr. Galt. Family news. Encloses receipts for 1841 taxes on lots in Richmond and Henrico County that are part of Gabriel Galt's estate.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $6.13.","Scope and Contents Describes a trip from [?] to Philadelphia. Is attending the Jefferson School, which he is very pleased with. Sends messages to various friends and acquaintances. Mentions many friends [from the University?] who are in Philadelphia, including Harris, Nunn, Tailor, Shelton, and Henry.","Scope and Contents Consoles him on Dr. Galt's death. Gabriel Galt Williamson is about to board ship and asked him to write that he purchased the nuy [?] Sally.","Scope and Contents Congratulates William on passing the examinations so well, and thinks he may get the \"A.ch.\" and then the professorship. She and Alexander had their palates cut, as a health measure. Mrs. Matilda Maupin died of typhus. Jimmy is a good friend of Elizabeth Williamson's.","Scope and Contents Describes having his palate cut. Discusses school. Uncle Dick's packet sunk while full of sand, but he thinks it can be raised.","Scope and Contents Discusses school. Mentions Lizzy Williamson, Richard Gatewood, and Gab. Galt Capron.","Scope and Contents Has discussed with several friends what the action of the Visitors in regard to the professorship will be. Feels if William gets the A.M. he can get the professorship. Discusses Alexander's and Jim's schooling. [Note: These four letters are all on one sheet of paper. Elizabeth Williamson is Gabriel Galt Williamson's daughter. Richard Gatewood was some relative of Gabriel's dead wife Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson. Gabriel Galt Capron was one of Jim's first cousins, the son of his father's sister Sarah Trebell Galt Capron.]","Scope and Contents An account for freight totalling $.13.","Scope and Contents Discusses what William should write to Mr. Rogers. Family news, including that if it is true that the Girard Bank has failed William's Aunt Nancy has lost her stock in it. \"These times remind me strongly of the South Sea bubble.\" Mentions Bright and Richard Jeffrey.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.25.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of account for January, 1842, with various copies of a parting phrase on the reverse.","Scope and Contents Responds to Mrs. Saunders note of consolation on the death of Dr. Galt. Describes her father as never uttering \"one word of praise or one word of reproof.\" [Note: This may be a rough draft or an unsent letter.]","Scope and Contents A receipt for $7.70 received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Was surprised by Gatewood's letter since Gabriel Galt Williamson had said the children would be returning to Williamsburg in 2-3 weeks, but since Gatewood is their nearest relative she will not interfere. \"Copy\" written at top of letter.","Scope and Contents Does not agree that it is now more incovenient for the children to reside \"at my Mother's.\" [ \"Copy\" at top.] [Note: These two letters, seemingly rough drafts, are on the same sheet of paper. Thomas Gatewoood must have been either the father or the brother of Gabriel Galt Williamson's wife, Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 18-February 6, totalling $11.77.","Scope and Contents Describes his work at medical school. Mentions \"Old George\", Compton, Higginbotham, Norris, Rodere, and Flannagan, all seemingly professors or students at the University.","Scope and Contents Saw an advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer that on July 3 an election will be held to fill the post of professor of ancient languages [at William and Mary] vacated by Mr. Dabney Browne. William should start preparing as a candidate. Will write his friends among the Visitors, including Dr. Peachy, Ed. Ruffin, J.C. Pryor, and Col. Blow. Mentions other Visitors, and College Officials. Feels William should mention the subject to Mr. Rogers and Dr. Harrison. The church is experiencing a great revival, brought about by the preaching of Mr. Philip Slaughter of Culpeper.","Scope and Contents An account of $11.50 for making a coat, pants, and double breasted vest.","Scope and Contents News of his schoolwork. Drew a picture of the Hospital. Mentions Gabe, Sam Marsh, and Mary Wilkinson.","Scope and Contents News of the family and the church.","Scope and Contents Dr. John from Baltimore is drawing great crowds to the church.","Scope and Contents News of his school, and of the family's health. Tales of his schoolmates. [Note: These four letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Has received $20 to rent pew 15 until next Easter. On reverse, various financial notes.","Scope and Contents Hopes William will do well that day [on an examination?]. News of the church and the impression of Dr. Johns [?] on various friends.","Scope and Contents \"Times are worse here than I ever thought they...could be... The only currency... (Illinois paper) is not worth [anything]...\" Has joined the Native American Association. Discusses the political situation there. His impression of conditions in Norfolk. Messages to various friends. News of his various pranks. Mentions Pat Cunningham, Wm. Steed, and John Perry.","Scope and Contents News of the family including Caroline Lambert Harrison's son. News of the Empies. Mr. Enders bought out Gabriel's interest in the Old City Tavern, and should expect his proportion of the rent.","Scope and Contents Hopes that with Mr. Rogers' brother as professor of chemistry the course will be easier. William's uncle Patrick is commander at Fort Niagara.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Lyne's tombstone. News of various relatives. Uncle Patrick's letter contained a deed for some of the western land. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of his ship. Rescued $40,000 or $50,000 worth of property \"out of the clutches of those wretches who infest\" St. Juan De Nicaraugua.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.00 received from Mrs. Galt.","Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary. Understands from Thomas White that Dew is working on an article for the \"Messenger.\" Hopes to soon be able to spend more time on a long-planned systematic work. Asks to be remembered to \"Mrs. Peachy the Doctor and family.\" Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Requests Saunders favorable consideration for William's application for the professorship at William and Mary. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Feels the recipient is the best medical man to judge Dr. A.D. Galt's mental ability, and wants his advice on publishing Galt's writings on his various medical cases. Plans to \"collect the cases together into separable chapters [?],... without any remarks of my own; and trans-cribed precisely as it was originally written.\" [Note: John M. Galt published Galt's Practice of Medicine in 1843].","Scope and Contents William must be pleased by the support of Dr. Harrison and Mr. Rodgers in his application for the professorship. He has written to Ed. Ruffin, Dr. Peachy, Professor Saunders, Col. McCandlish, Col. Blow, Col. Pryor and John B. Sewell, and mentioned the problem to George Loyall. Hopes Mr. Rogers will get the support of Mr. Dew and Dr. Empie. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of one of her children. [draft?] [Note: On reverse, a penciled note signed by Elizabeth J. Galt requesting the recipient to keep the electrical machine which he got for John if it comes while John is still away. Returns journal lent to [her father?] before his death. This is a draft of a letter to Mr. Millington- See April 1843.]","Scope and Contents Is pleased to help John with the project he wrote about on the 21st [see letter]. \"From my knowledge of the medical book market... I am convince, that... a separate volume,... would not only lose money... but... would ... preclude the acquisition of extended reputation.\" Suggests selections in succeeeding numbers of a periodic Recommends that John write Dr. Hays, the Editor of the American Journal of Medical Science.","Scope and Contents Discussed William's candidacy with Col. Blow who expressed his hope of reorganizing the Professorship of Humanity, to \"make it something more than a grammar school for boys.\" He said, \"it was the desire of the Visitors to cherish Virginia feelings...\" Sends two drawings by Alexander Jr.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $7.33.","Scope and Contents Went through his father's papers, and found the debt from \"Uncle Galt\" was £471.15.8, due in 1785. The money was lent when he was in \"embarrassed circumstances.\" When $20,000 or $30,000 could have been obtained for the Tavern, Lambert's father advised a sale, but \"Aunt Galt\" did not take the advice. Lambert's sisters, Eliza and Sally, \"are now in the situation Uncle Galt's children were when my Father befriended them and would thankfully receive from his descendants any sum they may think reasonable-- taking into consideration the reduced price of the Property.\" L [copy] [Note: William Lambert's father was David Lambert of Richmond, who married Sarah Ege. Uncle Galt is probably Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) who married Sarah Ege's sister Elizabeth. Gabriel Galt was Dr. John Williamson's grand-father.]","Scope and Contents \"Calender kept in Williamsburg Virginia by A.D. Galt [Jr.?] showing the progress of Vegetation the mean maximum and minimum temperature and the prevailing Winds\" during January-March 1841, and January- March 1842. AD","Scope and Contents Calls the recipient's attention to William R. Galt's qualifications for the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent, for Dr. A.Galt's subscription to the Richmond Enquirer, $5.00 for January 8, 1842 to January 8, 1843.","Scope and Contents Account of $4.17, paid. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.37.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.","Scope and Contents Is happy that Dr. Harrison, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Tucker, and Dr. Kraitzer have all shown such friendship for Williamsburg. Feels a letter from Henry St. George Tucker would be especially favorable to the Visitors, even though it could only be on general character. Mary Butt died yesterday. She was almost certainly engaged to Gabriel Maupin.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.37.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.","Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]","Scope and Contents Comments on William's letter with its news of the University's faculty and students. News of friends in Philadelphia, including Henry Ashton, Harris, and Shleton. Discusses the engagement of Susan Thoroughgood.","Scope and Contents Finds Norfolk \"gloomy beyond description [with] the youngsters... all joining the church and temperance Society...\" Mentions Eversfield, Dr. Leecock, and Tom Cooke. Attends some lectures, and practices among the poor. Will go to North Carolina in the fall and then maybe to the far west. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Describes her illness after the birth of her baby and his naming. News of her Lambert relatives. Many people have joined Dr. Empie's church, and generally there is a great interest in religion.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.50 received from Mr. Vest for repairing a watch for Elizabeth Galt. [Printed billhead.]","Scope and Contents Recommendation of William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]","Scope and Contents Sends the graduated glass measure, which is part of the rain gauge which he sent the day before. Explains the working of the gauge in great detail.","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's proficiency in French and Italian. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]","Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]","Scope and Contents News of the family. Is going to \"Williamsburgh\" on Saturday. Mentions Mary and Gabriel Capron, Eliza Benn and Gen. Hodge. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Received Mr. Roger's and Dr. Kraitzin's letters. Has talked to Mr. G. Loyall, Dr. Wilson, and Dr. Baylor about the application. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Results of his conversation with Judge Tucker. Requests his conversation with Judge Tucker. Requests that his father tear off the letter on the following sheet [other half of the folded paper] and send it to Dr. Wilson.","Scope and Contents Requests that his candidacy be presented to the Board of Visitors at the proper time. Encloses letters of recommendations. [Note: There is a draft of this letter.]","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character and proficiency. Endorsed. [Note: There are two copies of this letter, one probably in William R. Galt's hand, and the other in two different [?] hands.]","Scope and Contents Encloses his letter to Mr. Dew, and Judge Tucker's to the Visitors. Thinks should get letters from Mr. Geo. Loyall, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Baylor, and Mr. Jno. Tazewell. Will send the letters the end of May. Will go to Williamsburg before July 5. While it is strange that most of the letters are from Democrats, \"it would be hard to find a Whig, whose letters I would care about, in Norfolk.\" His Democratic leaning might go against him since \"Wm and Mary has been a sort of Whig political school... ever since the proclamation.\" Feels his father should not write on the last sheet of the letter since some of the students love to pry.","Scope and Contents Hopes he will study hard. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper].","Scope and Contents Mr. John Tazewell will write a letter about the professorship. Feels William has enough letters and that he should not go to Williamsburg before the election. News of the election, and Democratic victories in the area.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $9.08.","Scope and Contents \"Calender kept at Williamsburg Virginia by Alexander D. Galt showing the progress of vegetation, the mean maximum and minimum temperature... and the direction of the winds...,\" January- April, 1841, and January-April, 1842.","Scope and Contents Relates the latest developments in William's attempt to get the Professorship.","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follows this sheet.]","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of the family. Many people joined the Church. Strategy in William's candidacy. [Note: This letter, and the copies of the other three, are all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents His sisters are visiting \"sister Polly\" in Williamsburg. Matilda and Kathe Friend Cole have died. News of her family. William's Uncle Patrick is on the Board to examine the West Point Cadets. Mentions Ben Pollard, Jesse and Robert [Cole?], Aaron Jeffery, Robert Timberlake, and Lucy Wilkerson, Virginia Loyall, Capt. Chapman, and C. Hall.","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in another hand.]","Scope and Contents News of the family, especially illnesses. Financial matters concerning the \"old tavern,\" which Parker rents. Mr. Enders willl soon be entitled to half the rent, as he has John's and Gabriel's shares. \"I congratulate you all on your escape from the Fire, and am truly sorry for John's loss by water; I hope the vessel is yet safe, and that he will yet get his collection of valuable Books.\" Mentions Mr. Hodges and John Hall. [Note: According to an entry in the Diary kept by Alexander Galt, Jr., in 1841-1842 (Galt Papers), a fire occurred on April 4, 1842, starting at 2 a.m. The fire destroyed or damaged at least eight structures, and come within 3-4 lots of the Galt's house.]","Scope and Contents Encloses various letters recommending William for Saunders and President Dew. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Ann wrote from Williamsburg that Mr. Millington told \"Cousin Polly\" there were nine candidates, but only three had a chance and William was one of these. Jim is studying with Mr. Pasc His father is \"determined to give [him] every chance [since] he has a splendid intellect. \" Mentions Mrs. Saunders, Dick [of Williamsburg] and young Dick Gatewood.","Scope and Contents Passed his mathematical examination and is studying for the other four. Is grateful for the letters of recommendation.","Scope and Contents Finds Cousin \"Jean\" Galt \"un savant jeune homme et... tres aime.\" News of his school. Mentions Cousin Mary [Capron?], and Little John Sikes. [The first part of this letter is in French]","Scope and Contents Started \"french school.\" Enjoys Christ Church Sunday School.","Scope and Contents Imagines that since William has passed mathematics he can consider himself \"safe\" [for the M.A. degree?]. ANS [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 15- May 20, totalling $7.92. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by J. E. James, agent for Wm. E. Cunningham and Co., for $15.00 received from Dr. A.D. Galt's estate for a subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Caroline Gazette, for October 1, 1839 to September 30, 1842.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.97.","Scope and Contents The list spans February-May 1841 and January- May 1842.","Scope and Contents Aunt Mary Ann told the writer that Mr. Dew considers \"brother\" William R. Galt fully qualified for the position at the College. Their relatives were disappointed at not seeing Mary. Fragment only.","Scope and Contents Collect the rent of the \"Old Tavern\" and encloses Mrs. Galt's share of $25.00. Mr. Enders bought Gabriel's share on January 14 and John's on March 1. News of his and his wife's health.","Scope and Contents While in Williamsburg learned little about William's prospects, but does relate the news he heard. Describes a conversation with Col. Pryor, who responded to the news of applicants from Connecticut and New York with \"Yankees would not do in Wmsburg.\" Julia Travis and Sarah Saunders returned from Williamsburg with William's sisters.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.00.","Scope and Contents Attended a Fair sponsored by the young ladies of Mrs. Ashbury's school. Elizabeth's uncle William Gatewood sailed from Charleston for Harver.  He will travel in Europe all summer and return to his wife and children in October. Mentions Mary Frances Duvall, Margaret Ann Vickery, Elizabeth's cousins Richard and Robert Gatewood, and her Aunt Betsy Gatewood. [Note: Thomas Gatewood was Elizabeth's grandfather.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.08.","Scope and Contents Latest news in regard to William's candidacy.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.","Scope and Contents Describes their trip to Williamsburg, and the general confidence that William will get the Professorship at the College. News of social events among their friends in Williamsburg. The Norfolk Blues and Juniors are to participate in the July 4th celebration in Williamsburg, and encamp on one of the greens.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $23.17.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.17.","Scope and Contents An account of $.88.","Scope and Contents Encloses a letter from his daughters. [Note: On the reverse are sketches of three men, a woman, and a boat.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.13.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $10.80.","Scope and Contents An account, June 1-24, totalling $1.62.","Scope and Contents Suggests that William come home by boat on July 6, so that John Williamson or William Galt could give him the news at Jamestown. Mentions Richard Leecock, Richard Jeffery, and Paul.","Scope and Contents News of school and the Mayorial election. Mentions Uncle Patrick Galt, Gabe [Capron?], Cousins Richard Jeffery and Richard Leecock and Paul Loyal[l]. [Note: There is a note written June 27 by William's father notifying William that he sent him $20.]","Scope and Contents Notifies Dew that William R. Galt will receive the M. A. degree on July 4. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, January 20- June 30, totalling $1.50.","Scope and Contents Introduces Mr. Minnigerode, of Philadelphia, a native of Germany \"and a gentleman of finished education.\" He is a candidate for the Chair of Ancient Languages at the College.","Scope and Contents Gives all the information he has learned on the situation of the election of Professor of Ancient Languages. Feels William's chances are not very good. John Galt \"seems to take a wonderful interest in the management of his patients in the Hospital.\"","Scope and Contents Requests Galt to send him a copy of his journal on the weather, as part of a wide geographic study of the weather for the Navy Department. Includes a sample form. Asks Galt to send the \"Circular\" on to someone else in the state, to get their cooperation. Requests that the letter be published to foster more interest.","Scope and Contents Diploma of the University of Virginia, granting William R. Galt the degree of Master of Arts. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty and Gessner Harrison, Chairman of the Faculty. DS","Scope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Chemistry of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and Wm. R. Rogers for the Professor of Chemistry.","Scope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Moral Philosphy of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and George Tucker, Professor of Moral Philosophy. DS","Scope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Natural Philosophy of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and Wm. R. Rogers, Professor of Natural Philosophy.","Scope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Mathematics of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and P. Powers, Professor of Mathematics.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.67.","Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of the election at William and Mary and why Mennigerode was elected on the first ballot. Asks him to tell Loyal that he has been elected a Visitor.","Scope and Contents \"On my mentioning to the Directors, the answer which they gave to their resolution of June 29th; they resolved, that their resolution... applied equally to the Matron's lot, as that of the institutional proper. \" ANS [Note: William T. Galt (1814-1854), an employee of ESH, was Dr. John M. Galt's second cousin.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.12 1/2.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.62.","Scope and Contents News of family health. Richmond \"is duller and less business done than I have ever known here.\" Affairs in regard to the rent of the old tavern.","Scope and Contents News of his home, and especially his brother. Mentions various friends, probably from the University. Postmarked Hicksford, VA.","Scope and Contents Is sending $300 as part payment of his mother's portion of the debt of her father to Lambert's father. Figures her whole portion of the debt is $789. Professor Saunders brings the money, and cannot call on Lambert, but can be reached at Mr. Archibald Bair's. [Note: Gabriel Galt (1748-1788), John's maternal grandfather, seems to have borrowed money from his wife's brother-in-law at a time when Galt was in financial straits.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.67.","Scope and Contents Is disappointed that she did not come up to visit.","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.31.","Scope and Contents Informs him of a new academy being built at Littleton, in Sussex County, where he might be able to get a good job.","Scope and Contents Requests a journal of the weather for certain dates in February, July, and August 1842. Wants as many observers as possible for future storms.","Scope and Contents William Cornick left for Tennessee where he will settle as a doctor. News of a bad storm and a \"fuss with the negroes\" in Philadelphia. Mentions various [University?] friends and who some of them will marry, including Ranks, Justice Hendren and Jane Cochran, Stark and Miss Hunter, Rudder, Wm. Jenkins, and Bob Timbelake.","Scope and Contents Describes their trip to Washington. In Washington the President and Mrs. Waller inquired about the Galts. Mentions Mr. Roosevelt of New York, and Mrs. Palmer of Richmond, formerly Miss Enders, who claimed relationship to Mrs. Mary D. Galt. [Note: Elizabeth Walker Enders (1815-1890), the wife of William Palmer, was a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy II. A. 4. a, p.5.]","Scope and Contents Could not get him the maps he wanted and suggests he writes Richmond. His father wrote to learn the price of subscribing to the Boston Times.","Scope and Contents Mr. Strobia has gone to the hot springs. News of the family. Dr. Johns has been elected assistant Bishop of Virginia, and when he is consecrated in October the Bishops of North Carolina, Maryland, and New York will be there. Mentions Matilda Southall.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.","Scope and Contents Summary of the weather, August 1-18, with readings taken three times a day.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Receipt for the $300 paid on Gabriel Galt's debt.","Scope and Contents An account, July 1- August 19, totalling $8.25. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, August 23-27, totalling $1.25.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $7.25.","Scope and Contents The summary spans January-August 1842.","Scope and Contents Everyone is happy that William will be working in Williamsburg, and with Mr. Pryor, \"who holds, both morally and intellectually, so high a place in the estimation of the community.\" [Note: This may be a draft of a letter, as it is on a torn scrap of paper.]","Scope and Contents Finds the place very dull, with few amusements. Describes the Springs themselves with their facilities. Chronicles the many amusements at the White Sulpher Springs. News of his wife, the Harrisons and a Mrs. Persico [?].","Scope and Contents An account totalling $25.00 for repairs to the house.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.62.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.33.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.04.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.94.","Scope and Contents Summary of the weather, September 1-22, with readings taken three times a day.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.94.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.00.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.75.","Scope and Contents Hopes Elizabeth will remember what Elizabeth J. Galt taught her, and give little trouble to Mrs. Saunders who is going to teach her. Alexander bought bubble pipes for when Lizzie and Tommie return. News of the animals, especially the cats. Mentions Marion Moore, Cynthia and Lucy Tucker, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, and Eliza, Walker, and Willie.","Scope and Contents \"Brother and myself... are hopeless Invalids, so far as recovery is concerned.\" [Note: These two letters are on the same black-bordered sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Wm. \"Gault\". News of various [University?] friends, including Rudder, Laz, Dabney, \"the old justice,\" and John Thompson.","Scope and Contents Has four young ladies in his French class and hopes will soon have more.","Scope and Contents His brother Alexander's health is constantly improving. He is not losing time in school for he says mathematics and Greek and Latin to William. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.00.","Scope and Contents News of his medical practice, and especially the prevalent fever. Understands he is going to assist Mr. Pryor, in Williamsburg. If so, reminds him to be sure and meet Mr. Millington, an old and valued friend. His brother Leroy plans a trip to Paris, and he may go there in a year. Mentions his sister, Mrs. Ashburn.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.38.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $26.00.","Scope and Contents Plans to visit Williamsburg with Patrick Galt maybe next month.","Scope and Contents Receipt for 11 bushels of oats received from Mr. Savages' servant. Wants to pay the account. On reverse: Reciept of Wm. Durfey for Mr. Savage for $9.60 received from Mrs. Galt. Oct. 4 [?], 1842.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.44.","Scope and Contents An account, October 19-25, totalling $90.60.","Scope and Contents Jim is doing very well in school. Is Dr. Cole to be married? Is pleased that Zander is doing well.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.00.","Scope and Contents Uncle Patrick [Galt] must go to New York to have something done to his teeth. News of various social calls they have received and made.","Scope and Contents Sold his fox for $1.09. They had to get rid of it for it was killing chickens.","Scope and Contents Jim wrote his letter without notice, in 20 minutes. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of his family.","Scope and Contents It is no wonder he likes his French class, with Gippy [Gabriella Galt], Sally Maria [Galt] and Miss Rosa in it. News of the weddings of several friends, the Fair, and various relatives.","Scope and Contents Hopes his present life will improve his health. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents In regard to a debt with Dr. A.D. Galt's estate, in which suit has been instituted. Requests a longer time in which to pay. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, August 20- November 9, totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.06.","Scope and Contents Account, November 12-21, totalling $8.75.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.69.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $.90 for 1 1/2 bushels.","Scope and Contents Wonders if William can give him any information on a position for a classical and mathematic teacher in southern Virginia. Wants the information for a friend.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.36.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.62.","Scope and Contents The girls are going to Williamsburg with various things for William and Alexander, but neither their father nor their Uncle Patrick can go with them. The enclosed letter to Gabriella [Galt] requests that [her brother] William meet the girls at the Grove.","Scope and Contents An account, October 26-December 16, totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.97.","Scope and Contents Invites Galt and Dr. John Williamson to dinner that day at 3:30.","Scope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of her son Alexander. [Note: Alexander Galt, who was born May 20, 1814, died December 4, 1842. His health seems to have been poor for many years.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.50.","Scope and Contents The order instructs Dr. John M. Galt, administrator of A. D. Galt, to pay Richard Bassett $33.01, the balance due him. With receipt signed by Bassett.","Scope and Contents The letters of recommendation should be sent soon. Badly stained.","Scope and Contents An account, August 13, 1841-1842, totalling $4.87 1/2.","Scope and Contents Sends Lizzie and Tommy some candy, cakes, and apples.","Scope and Contents An account of $20.00 for hire of Arenor for the last year. Receipt on reverse signed by John G. Williamson.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $12.50.","Scope and Contents Discusses favorable comments on William and from Revd. Mr. Beall and Mr. Hodges, and the effects on his future of any early marriage. [Note: William R. Galt married Mary William Ware in July 1843]","Scope and Contents Hopes Mrs. Galt's fever has disapperared and mind \"has become more composed.\" News of the family. Encloses Mrs. Galt's portion of the rent, excluding the $6 due the Albion. [Black-bordered paper]","Scope and Contents Advises him to postpone marriage until he can support a wife, even if has \"committed [himself] too far to retract.\" Thinks of bringing Alexander back from Williamsburg, when the girls return. Mentions Dr. Cole and \"Cousin John.\"","Scope and Contents The content is theology, Dante's Inferno, and Spenser's Fairy Queen.","Scope and Contents Both the lady and Mr. Pryor has consented so nothing lacks but the \"wherewith\" If can come to a good arrangement with Mr. Pryor they will stay for he learns more there than in Norfolk, except in French. Instructions to Aunt Sally Leecock on the kind of shirt he likes.","Scope and Contents Hopes the \"accompanying Fates, wishes and may by the might of your magic, be transmuted into the more tangible and useful form of silver-- or even copper.\" Her health will not let her give more help.","Scope and Contents Sends a ring his sisters bought. Wants William to clarify the arrangements with Mr. Pryor if William marries Miss Ware.","Scope and Contents Introduces Dr. John M. Galt, who is touring the Northern and Eastern states. Although ESH \"as yet labours under many disadvantages,\" Galt has done an excellent job. Barziza visited Bell in 1838.","Scope and Contents Encloses letters of introduction to Drs. Woodward [?] and Bell, both of whom he knows. Questions treatment of two patients and responsibilities while Galt is away.","Scope and Contents News of his trip.","Scope and Contents \"If you go the Northern Asylums be sure to deliver the Steward's [Barziza?] letters; for I'll venture to say that no other Institution has a steward who could write such letters, let his other qualifications be what they may.\" Requests that he brings a few books.","Scope and Contents Mother is busy reading the newspapers, while Elizabeth sends out the [ESH Annual?] reports. Mr. Millington said that when he lived in London he had three tame eagles in his backyard. Understands George Nottingham changed his name and will receive much property from son-less Judge Upsher. Mentions the Misses Christian, Hon. Henry A. Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Judge T[ucker?], and Mr. Dew.","Scope and Contents Mentions B's [Barziza's?] letters, and wonders what W. Lambert said about the Claim. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of his visit to relatives in Richmond, and of the trip to Philadelphia, including looks at Mount Vernon and the White House. Publishing will cost from $500-600. Mentions Robert Tyler, the Tyler daughters, Miss Barron, Henry Selden, Dorsey, Mr. Sully, Mary Cartle [?], and Mrs. Nott [?].","Scope and Contents According to Mr. Millington, Mr. Minnegerode is publishing a Greek book, \"the last book in all human probability, that he will ever write poor man.\" News of a spat between their neighbor, Mrs. M., and her boarder Mrs. L. Mentions Cousin Lucy Saunders, Roberts Saunders, Mrs. Hallam, the Hodges, Mr. Savage, Ben Millar, Dr. Cole, and Mrs. Adison.","Scope and Contents Mentions Mrs. Sewel of Gloucester, Maria E., A. Southal, Henly Taylor, and Mrs. Galt, in her news of the family and friends. Postscript from Elizabeth mentions that the \"servants at the hospital\" think John is going to Philadelphia to be married. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents An account with the tailors totalling $41.00.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $363.54, received from Dr. John M. Galt for printing Galt's Medical Cases.","Scope and Contents Describes the Asylum at Frankford, which he visited. Saw Mr. Stewart there, and met Mr. Worthington, Dr. Earle's replacement. Describes the Pennsylvania Hospit Provisions for the publishing of the books. Mentions the Misses Cooper, Mr. Rose, Dr. Bell, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs. Taylor.","Scope and Contents News of a revival in Suffolk, and his teaching at a school which is \"too much under the control of the popular will\". Mentions John T. Bidgood and Mr. Kuling, and asks to be remembered to the Doctor.","Scope and Contents News of family activities, including Elizabeth's work to send out the Reports. Enjoys making \"hail-stone lemon-ade.\" Describes the comet. Mentions Mr. Wise, Mrs. Tucker's brother, Mr. Barziza and Mr. Minnegerode.","Scope and Contents Advice for John's health in the cold weather. Mentions who preached the day before. Postscript from Elizabeth on her progress with the Reports. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Introduces Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents An account, January 10-March 23, totalling $32.55.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent for the Richmond Whig for $5.00 received from Dr. J. M. Galt for his subscription from 1 January 1842 to 1 January 1843.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent for the Richmond Compiler for $4.00 for A.D. Galt's subscription from 20 May 1841 to 20 May 1842.","Scope and Contents Was quite upset by Anne's news as \"he [?] was the last person that I would have suspected of doing such a thing.\" Will return to Norfolk with Alexander on Friday.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $87.00 received from Dr. John M. Galt for printing Medical Practice.","Scope and Contents He has been pricing \"sophas\" for Elizabeth. News of various relatives and their healths. Caroline's husband is a warder of St. James Church. The Strobias live near Dr. Empie's Church.","Scope and Contents Sends the buff paper she asked him to order from Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents His good impressions of the family he visited [family of his bride of that year Gabriella Woolfolk?]. Has had several requests for \"John's Books.\"","Scope and Contents Requests him to keep the electrical machine until John returns. Returns the scientific journal he lent [her father or brother Alexander].","Scope and Contents News of the family, including John's trip to Philadelphia to publish a book on insanity, and a selection from their father's papers. John has visited New York, Hartford, Worcester, Charlestown, and Boston. A word sketch of Sally. Will move with John once the house purchased for him is finished. The new house \"is considered a desirable residence, having a good garden with fine fruit and c.,\" but they will miss their old one. Ill health has \"made me an exile from the social world for six years past.\" Comments on news of the Galts and Brownes.","Scope and Contents Received his invitation to visit them during the Convention, but only Sally might be able to go, though she is so very shy that she prefers to stay at home. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. The latter, with its mention of the invitation to visit during the Convention is almost certainly to John H. Strobia of Richmond.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.88.","Scope and Contents Sent croton oil in the usual form, but can furnish it in bulk. Has no peppermint like the sample sent, but can get them.","Scope and Contents News of his schoolwork. Sends messages to Lizzy, Tom, and Sally. AL [Note: On back is unsigned note to Alexander telling him to be sure and visit at the Grove, and including a message for \"cousin Lizzie.\" It mentions \"Sister Mary,\" so may be from one of William Trebell Galt's children.]","Scope and Contents Their mother is plaiting a stripted muslin apron for Lelia Saunders. Discusses in general terms, a recent case at the Hospital. Everyone is pleased she went to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Misses Sally, but is glad she can hear so much good preaching. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents An account, October 18, 1842- May 25, 1843, with note, dated Richmond, May 27, 1843, notifying Galt that most of the items ordered have been sent. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account dated January 16-May 28.","Scope and Contents Mary is sick so they cannot return home. Therefore, Galt is to dismiss the female part of the school, except the French class. Is anxious to hear how is America.","Scope and Contents Describes Samuel and LaFayette Robinson, Major Skyren, Charles Parmer, Robert Crouch, and various other beaux. Describes some of their social activities. LaFayette Robinson thinks Gabriella's brother is very rich, eccentric, and agreeable. They expect Gabriel Williamson and his bride shortly.","Scope and Contents Pleased that America is improving, and that he may get the Academy in Norfolk. Mary is better, but they will not yet return home.","Scope and Contents The \"sopha\" is on its way. News of the family, with comment that most are \"pretty much as when Sally left.\"","Scope and Contents Describes their visit [to Richmond?]. Finds she preferred the country to town. Should begin making preparations for his marriage. Suggests he get some new shirts and drawers.","Scope and Contents There is strong feeling that under its present organization the Academy will fail. \"Little Dick Capron\" said there are only 60 scholars and half of those plan to leave. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of the Academy and Cooke's tri. Mentions John Tazewell, Mr. Mayo, Mr. Hopkins, and Mr. P.","Scope and Contents News of changes in the administration of the Academy. Feels Pryor would make a good Superintendent of the high school.","Scope and Contents Will not take a position at the Academy unless Mr. Pryor is chosen president. Discusses Mr. Pryor's qualifications for the position.","Scope and Contents News of the Academy and Cooke's tri. Alexander, Jr. is to come home and bring Gabriella and Sally Betty [Galt] with him. Encloses names of some fo the Trustees for the Academy. Mentions Ben. Pollard, and Scott.","Scope and Contents Is sending some books and Campbell's magazine. Has taken out a subscription to the \"Anglo-American\" for Elizabeth. [Note: There is an initial at the bottom of this letter, but it is quite unclear. Since the two following letters from Old Point Comfort are from Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson, Gabriel's new wife, might these be from her?]","Scope and Contents They will soon be in Williamsburg. She is very anxious to become better acquainted with her new children, and take them with her to visit her kin.","Scope and Contents Describes activities there. Mentions Mr. Moody.","Scope and Contents News of the Academy and his conversations with John Tazewell, and Charles Shield on the subject. Reports the severe illness of Dr. Baylor, with something similar to what struck Drs. Jeffery and Stark.","Scope and Contents The articles ordered for the Hospital have been sent. Could not get good quality Morphine there but will get some soon and send it.","Scope and Contents News of the children, and their trip. Mentions Mrs. Gordon, Grandma Winston, Cousin Fanny, Jessie Gordon, and Fanny Burnley.","Scope and Contents An account, July 15-17, totalling $7.30.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $14.79.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.44.","Scope and Contents Arranges to provide Galt with copies of the annual reports of European asylums, and to distribute copies of ESH's report. Plans to publish an article by Dr. Jacobi of Siegburg, Germany. Is a merchant but realizes the need for spreading information on the treatment of the insane among various hospitals.","Scope and Contents Lizzy and Tom Williamson are well, but she has been quite sick. [Note: The writer seems to be a nanny to the Williamson children.]","Scope and Contents Thanks William for his note, but cannot get leave. Welcomes \"our new niece\" [William's wife?] to the family circle. [Note: William R. Galt married Mary Williams Ware about this time.]","Scope and Contents Were disappointed that Lizzie and Tommy Williamson were not there. Lizzy [Williamson]'s nanny was quite sick.","Scope and Contents Wants to go to sea and desires the recipient to notify him of any open positions as Captain's or Purser's Clerk. Asks to be remembered to \"Cosin Mary.\"","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.12.","Scope and Contents Asks William to send an order on Christopher Pryor for the amount William owes Mrs. Dixon, which John will use to settle the account with Sheldon and Maupin. Mentions Mrs. Christian, and the reported elopement of Miss B. W. X.","Scope and Contents Requests the return of the title form for \"Practical Medicine\" so they can finish printing the work. Have received some of the London books and expect the others shortly.","Scope and Contents Requests Galt to settle the enclosed account.","Scope and Contents An account with J.S. Moody of the Hygiea [?] Hotel, Old Point, for me, for himself, a lady and \"2 Miss Galts,\" totalling $21.25. [Endorsed--\"myself and sisters.\"]","Scope and Contents Sends a book on travels in the East, and comments on the vast increase on world travel. All the Alexander Galts were there, and William and his wife, and Ann and Alexina are still there. Hopes John will bring Sally down.","Scope and Contents Recounts his settling of Galt's financial affairs. Almost regrets not joining William in setting up a private school in Norfolk, which in the end would have led to their running the Academy. Plans to leave Williamsburg as soon as he gets another job. Fears he will have trouble filling William's position in his school, for Mr. Minnegerode applied, but they could not come to terms. Has decided \"not to keep house after Octr but to fill rooms if possible with Boys only and get some one in in Town\" to feed them. Mentions Burruss, Samuel Pryor, and Marin [?] who is dying.","Scope and Contents Since the recipient left, Pryor has not been able to get a position in Virginia, so is considering moving South or West. Wants information on passage to Mobile. His Uncle is going to the Eastern Shore shortly.","Scope and Contents Sends receipt for $200 received from John M. Galt in part payment of debt due David Lambert's estate. Has been kept busy by the court in which he presides.","Scope and Contents Maria Lambert Strobia has been traveling to Staten Island and Baltimore. News of the family's health. The Choirs missed Sally. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the fruit. Encloses some poetry he has translated. Mrs. Minnigerode's health forces them to leave Williamsburg for a while.","Scope and Contents Account, July 22-August 28, for various advertisements pertaining to a classical and mathematical school.","Scope and Contents An account, July 22- August 28, for various advertisements pertaining to a classical and mathematical school.","Scope and Contents Newspapers received August 2-30, 1843, includes Richmond Whig, Enquirer, and Compiler, Norfolk Beacon, Philadelphia Courier and Saturday Courier, New York Anglo-American, Alexandria Churchman, Southern Literary Messenger, New Haven Herald, and various printed proof sheets, and short periodic.","Scope and Contents An account, August 21-31, totalling $14.92.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.38.","Scope and Contents News of the Williamson children. News of various friends and relatives including Aunt Sally, Page, Lelia, Sue, Bob, Peggy Blair, and Dr. Empie. Mentions Mr. Minor the African Missionary.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.37.","Scope and Contents At the request of John W. Butler, a carpenter from Portsmouth, is writing to ask if the Hospital will be extended. If so, Mr. Butler could do a very good job. The writer plans to move to the South, but hopes to first visit Williamsburg and see his many old friends.","Scope and Contents Went with Gabriel to Washington where he applied for the command of the Navy Yard, the position formerly held by Mr. C. Kennedy. News of the children. Mentions Mrs. Saunders, Roberta Lelia, and Mariana.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.38.","Scope and Contents News of the trip of the Strobias and her sister to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Describes the \"colossal statue of General Washington\"in which he is \"almost naked to the waist, with sand on his immortal feet\" which Strobia thinks should \"find a place at the bottom of the deepest part of the Potomac River.\" News of the family. Mentions Bishop Mooore, and his son the Reverend David Moore.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.00.","Scope and Contents \"Your information as to a new house in Wmsburg was really astounding; but judging from the general habits of mechanics [?] in small Southern towns, I entertain but slender hope of seeing it complete when I come up this winter...\" Has often wished to be with John this summer in \"the solitude of the old college in its ancient [?] Library. There must be many things there rare and interesting of a byegone state of literature...\" Wishes the new house \"had been in the gap opposite Mr. Coleman's. What a sad gap it is for the old city\". Mentions Mrs. Scott and her children who are arriving from Havre.","Scope and Contents Mr. Saunders says what a good job John is doing at ESH. News of the family. Understands Mrs. Dixon could not succeed in Williamsburg and is going to live with Wardross [?]. Mentions the Saunders, Lucy Claiborne, and Cousins John and Mary [Williamson?].","Scope and Contents Account, August 25-October 10, totalling $5.38.","Scope and Contents Has received a copy of the book of Dr. A.D. Galt's cases, and only wishes that he had been more careful when he said certain things that are now in print.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.08.","Scope and Contents An account, October 6-18, totalling $13.00 for an amethyst pin and a 30 hour clock.","Scope and Contents Sends, with his compliments, a bottle of her favorite \"perfumery 'the Hedyosm'\" which the importer assured him was the genuine article.","Scope and Contents Receipt of J. Mallory for E. Cunningham Co., for $10.00 received from Doctor A.D. Galt for a subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Carolina Gazette\" from October 1, 1842 to October 1, 1844.","Scope and Contents Has seen Mr. Edloe, asks her to send the books by Uncle Alex. up to the office.","Scope and Contents News of the family. General Bertrand and President Tyler met in Richmond. Financial affairs regarding the old Tavern.","Scope and Contents Are sending the 20 copies of \"Practical Medicine\" they have received from the binders. Their price for the book is $2.50, and 15 % commission allowed does not repay a man for the trouble of selling it. They will send him books directly minus the commission price.","Scope and Contents Copy of a fragment of a letter from Mary Browne in Louisville, in which she comments on how quickly the copies of Galt's book sold there.","Scope and Contents Understand that the land in Ohio that Molly [Mary Ware Galt?] is interested in has been recovered and Mr. Ware is going to visit Ohio to dispose of it. Advises recipient to \"attend particularly to your own interest [and] take no step in this matter without the most mature deliberation.\" Wonders if there is any situation for Samuel Pryor in Norfolk. Has 40 pupils and Southall [?] has 12 boarders, but still plans to leave in the spring.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Edward L. Young for Stephen Wright, for $12, received from William Galt for one quarter's room rent on Wolf Street.","Scope and Contents Are sending the cut herrings on the steamer to the \"Grove.\" Interviewed both the servant and Mr. C.C. Williams and thinks he will do very well. Describes the servant. Mr. Williams wants Galt's decision as quickly as possible as the \"hiring out' season is close. On next sheet is account for cut herrings with drayage, costing $5.38.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Was a Resident Student of medicine in Williamsburg 24 years ago [c. 1819], and Dr. A.D. Galt loaned him books, and took him on his rounds of the hospital. Could not get a copy of Galt's book in Norfolk and asks Galt to send him one by Col. McCandlish, Capt. Armstead, \"or any other Lawyer attending our Bar...\"","Scope and Contents An account, February 9-December 20, for goods, wharfage, and storage, totalling $.125.","Scope and Contents An account, September 12-December 22, totalling $14.56.","Scope and Contents Mr. G. A. Wood has not received anything from Mr. Barnard for Galt, and they cannot learn about the French books he inquired about. Galt should not be too hopeful about the sale of \"Practical Medicine,\" for, while \"very handsome and pointed expressions of praise\" have been in most of the journ, their agents have not reordered from the few copies sent them.","Scope and Contents An account, October 2-December 27, totalling $4.43.","Scope and Contents Mr. Millington sends Mrs. [Mary D?] Galt the only pair of glasses he has left. If they do not suit the broken pair will have to be sent to Richmond so a new pair of lens can be ground, for no one in Williamsburg can do the job. AL","Scope and Contents Requests that she sends various items of furniture. Is going to Caroline to get Gay and Virginia. Thinks of sending Lizzy to Mr. Smith's, where Littleton Waller's children go.","Scope and Contents Wonders if Billy could occupy \"your kitchen, near us,\" as he has not been able to find a place and his family is \"about to be taken from him\". Vest promises his \"personal superintendance in keeping everything in order...\"","Scope and Contents An account of John M. Galt as Administrator of Alexander D. Galt, totalling $8.97.","Scope and Contents Account for 13 bushels of oats costing $4.55.","Scope and Contents An account for $1.05. Signed by Wm. Howard, Sheriff.","Scope and Contents The notebook has Elizabeth J. Galt's name on the cover. Contains lists of household items [on hand?], amounts of material needed for servants' clothes, a list of pamplets [received in 1843?] and loose sheets of tradesmen's accounts, and household lists.","Scope and Contents Describes her visit in Richmond, with pen sketches of various relatives. Finds Cousin Eliza [Lambert] \"very literary and more intelligent by far than any lady in Williamsburg.\" Everybody seems to think it will be hard to get a President for the College \"and are astonished when I say that Dr. H. offered for it.\" The latest fashion in men's shirts. Mentions Tom Mackenzie, Mrs. Elinot Richardson, Mr. Evans, Gus Claibourne, Miss Lucy, Matilda McCandlish, Midgely and Rupert Duval, Molly Minge Christian, Alfred Williams, Rebecca Byrd, and the Misses Coke.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from Mr. Galt for renting a schoolroom in the Old Academy from October 1, 1843 to January 1, 1844, and due to Fred. Hemicke [?].","Scope and Contents An account, October 21, 1843-January 1, 1844, totalling $68.79.","Scope and Contents An account, January 3-4, totalling $2.52.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $14.48.","Scope and Contents An account, January 11-12, totalling $6.74.","Scope and Contents Mr. \"Barzisse\" came to borrow a key, but there has been no other noise or trouble from the Hospital. Antics of Lizzy and Tom. Mentions Sandy Commer's family, and Mrs. Sheldon.","Scope and Contents The social views of \"Miss Shad.\"","Scope and Contents Understands the Norfolk Bank will be withdrawn. Mentions John and Gabriel Williamson, and Mrs. Richardson. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Is sending the goods on the account on the same sheet of paper, and has credited the account with the candles he has returned. On next page, are miscellaneous financial notes, and drafts of letters.","Scope and Contents Fears his main business will not succeed. Mentions Mr. Saunders, Dr. Taliaferro, major Christian, Uncle Enders, and Dr. Empie.","Scope and Contents An account, January 12-20, totalling $1.40.","Scope and Contents Their Aunt [Sarah Trebell Galt Browne} died the 17th. News of the family, especially Virginia Browne and her husband, Dr. George Wood Bayless. Mary Browne thinks her father will now move to Jackson, Mississippi, as he has never been very happy in Louisville, and there are too many lawyers there.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.19.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $10.22.","Scope and Contents An account, February 3-5, totalling $9.69. On back, further account totalling $12.74.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.05.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $7.50.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.25.","Scope and Contents An account dated August 9, 1842-February 23, 1844.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $21.75.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $34.00 and a note that another book will be sent as soon as a copy is located.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $44.00 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by John S. Gauldin [?], Agent, for $4.00 received for A.D. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Compiler from May 20, 1842 to May 20, 1843.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $1.50 and note of March by W. Deneufville, wondering if a bill of $1.00 was part of the account recently paid, with a pencilled note by [Elizabeth J. Galt?], that it was not.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.45.","Scope and Contents An account for repairs costing $.63.","Scope and Contents An account for one quarter's rent of the school-room, costing $15.00.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $20.00 for one set of ivory handled knives and forks.","Scope and Contents An account, January 2-April 12, totalling $2.62.","Scope and Contents News of his teaching, with a complaint that he lacks a textbook, and wishes students were better prepared. Hopes William still adheres to the \"democratic faith.\" News of the political activities in the area. Mentions Mr. Talbot, Mr. W. Rogers, and Mr. Minnigerode.","Scope and Contents An account, January 29-April 19, totalling $10.87.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the flowers and asks to be remembered to Lucy Page and Mary Whiting.","Scope and Contents An account dated April 26-May 1.","Scope and Contents An account, March 14-May 8, totalling $47.95.","Scope and Contents Dickie Galt to Dr. John M. Galt. Introduces Mr. Livy [?] Swain, who \"so neatly and faithfully altered our church a few years ago\" and is bidding for the work advertised for the Hospital.","Scope and Contents An account, May 13-31, totalling $11.63.","Scope and Contents Fine for not mustering in April and May [May crossed out], $.75 a month, total of $1.50.","Scope and Contents Requests Dr. Galt to cash their check at the store as later in day they expect a transaction which will take all their cash.","Scope and Contents An account, January 4-June 4, totalling $19.03.","Scope and Contents An account, May 7-June 6, totalling $49.79.","Scope and Contents An account, May 2- June 10, totalling $32.05.","Scope and Contents An account, June 1-13, totalling $12.08.","Scope and Contents \"President [of the College of William and Mary] Dew will be pleased to see Dr. John Galt in Elm Garden\" at 8, July 1.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by F.M. Burroughs for John B. Dey, for $16.00 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.50 received from William R. Galt for making a bookcase and a desk. [Note: On the same sheet is a receipt of John Whitehurst for $15.00 received from William R. Galt on July 1, 1844, for the quarter's rent on the room in old academy.]","Scope and Contents Receipt for the $1.50 paid by William R. Galt as the Corporation head tax.","Scope and Contents Account including cost of passing a case of books for the Insane Asylum through the Customs House.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.94.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $23.25.","Scope and Contents News of his \"precious pet\" Virginia Scott who entered the nunnery at Georgetown. Met the brother of Elizabeth Galt of Louisville. Had planned to visit Louisville in the Fall with Alexander, but now anticipates it less because was quite attached to Norborne. Has been visited by Alexander, William and his wife, Alex, Jr., James, \"poor Gab's Alexander [Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt?], and \"Sally's second daughter [one of the Capron girls?], Anne, Alexina, and their father will soon go to the Springs. Recommends Canning's \"Think I to myself,\" \"D'Israeli's Coningsby,\" and Murray's \"Prairel [?] Bird\" for her reading. News of a duel between Hugh Pleasants and John Tyler Jr. The new \"Presidentess\" who he describes, will arrive in two days. [Note: Patrick may have met the brother of Elizabeth Thompson Gray Galt, the widow of Dr. Norborne A. Galt who died in 1844. President John Tyler, whose first wife died in 1842, shocked many people when he married Julia Gardiner, a woman 30 years his junior, in 1844.]","Scope and Contents Tom and Lizzie Williamson's clothes brought from Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Accounts dated June 19- July 9.","Scope and Contents Encloses Mr. Colgate's letter [see June 25, 1844] regarding the books sent from Paris by Dr. Selden.","Scope and Contents Missed school the last two days because of an injury to his foot. Since he will not be able to attend for at least another week, and then the session will be nearly over, his uncle is going to take him to the Eastern Shore for about a month. Will attend the next session.","Scope and Contents An account, May 13- August 2, totalling $3.38.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $14.87 1/2.","Scope and Contents P. Carr, Recording Secretary of the Society of the Alumni of the University of Virginia, informs recipient of his election to the Society, and summarizes the purpose of the Society. The new member must write a formal acceptance and send a $5.00 initiation fee.","Scope and Contents An account, June 3-August 7, totalling $5.00.","Scope and Contents An account, June 28-August 8, totalling $33.53.","Scope and Contents Account, July 20, 1843-August 10, 1844, for various clothes costing $24.75.","Scope and Contents Account for $110.00 for a \"fine Gold Lever watch Made by Wm Robinson, Liverpool\" and guaranteed to run well for a year if well used.","Scope and Contents An account, of Dr. John Galt with Isaac Smith","Scope and Contents Account totalling $2.50.","Scope and Contents Planned to deliver the enclosed letter personally, but has been too busy since arriving home.","Scope and Contents An account, July 1-August 21, totalling $11.49.","Scope and Contents An account $5.00 for advertising school notice.","Scope and Contents Describes activities at the Springs. Mentions Dr. and Mrs. Barraud, Col. M. Cooke and his sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Tabb, James Vickery [?], Chr. Shields, Mr. Price Wetherill of Philadelphia, Aunt Nancy, Dr. and Mrs. Baylor, and Mr. Loyall.","Scope and Contents Account for $24.95 for taxes on 4 slaves, 2 horses, 1 carriage, 1 gold watch, 1 clock, silver tythes, and miscellaneous other items.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $8.00.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of $10.00.","Scope and Contents News of his school, activities of his brothers, and political action in the area. Tyler's withdrawal as a candidate \"has had some good effect-- They all are going ahead in one cause...\" Mentions H. Robertson, Mr. Hall, William Butler, Tom Camp, the Thorntons, and Dr. and Mrs. Baylor.","Scope and Contents Account, August 19-31, totalling $15.62.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by J. Parry for E.L. Carey and A. Hart of Philadelphia, for $12.00 received from Dr. John Galt for a two year subscription to Silliman's Journal.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents An account, September 6-16, totalling $46.72.","Scope and Contents An account, September 17-20, for the tailor totalling $11.50.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for the quarter's rent of a schoolroom in the old Academy.","Scope and Contents An account with drapers and tailors of Norfolk, totalling $9.00.","Scope and Contents \"My dependence is chiefly upon Mr. Southall, who has not yet gotten home. He is expected to night or in the morning. If I fail with him I will try every one else by the time I mentioned 8 o'clock Monday morning and think I shall succeed.\"","Scope and Contents While John is away, Mrs. Galt \"solaces herself\" with the London punch and the London News. Many people are expected to stay with the Saunders during the Whig conventions as \"York is rather too small to accommodate many persons.\" Rumors that Mrs. Tyler was disappointed with the Charles City farm. \"The mysterious disappearance of Mr. Luther Calvin Dew has not been accounted for unless perhaps he came today.\" Mentions Anny, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Steward, Capt. Armisted, and Mrs. Lowe, a patient at the Asylum.","Scope and Contents Mentions C. Maupin, and Mr. Clarke, whose light she sees every night. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents An account, September 3-October 17, totalling $2.68 3/4.","Scope and Contents General Leslie Combs stayed with Mr. Bright. The Whigs were quite disappointed with the meeting. \"The 19th quite a crowd of strangers under the Convoy of Mr. S. and Judge C. went to the asylum.\" \"Mr. Barziza has turned a Whig!!!!!\" Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Vest, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Tom, Cousin M., Cousin John, M[ary?] Capron, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Hetty Ben, Mr. Standart, Edmund Murdagh, and Mrs. Bowers.","Scope and Contents \"Nobody here knows where Miss B is.\" [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Wonders if Galt has received the package of English reports he sent via Brown and Taylor of Richmond, which were to be forwarded to Dr. Stribling. If received, should be sent to Mr. Geo. A. Wood of Philadelphia. Sends more reports as a gift to be kept at ESH. [Note: On the back is a draft note from John M. Galt to [Barnard?] concerning both of the packages mentioned in this letter.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $18.00. Torn.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the beautiful edition of Willis. Draft.","Scope and Contents An account, November 1-12, totalling $1.88.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $4.00.","Scope and Contents Account dated December 18, 1841-December 4, 1844.","Scope and Contents Account dated August 13-December 4.","Scope and Contents Account of one \"cribb\" costing $10.00.","Scope and Contents Recommends the discharge of Thomas J. Hancock, as cured, and of Charles Taylor, a colored patient with a condition in which \"it is rendered doubtful whether the individual is a fit subject for an asylum...\"","Scope and Contents An account totalling $16.36.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent of a school room.","Scope and Contents He and Alexander Galt did not visit the relatives in Louisville, as the election of Mr. Clay might make people think Alexander had an \"improper motive\" and the writer was ordered to Washington. Quotes the letter of General Scott to his daugher Virginia giving his agreement for her to take the final vows as a nun. Received orders the day before to go to Charleston, S.C. Torn.","Scope and Contents An account, August 30-December 28, totalling $63.69.","Scope and Contents Account of $11.62 1/2 for goods bought at an auction.","Scope and Contents An account through John M. Galt, administrator, with John Coke, Sgrt of Williamsburg, for $.63.","Scope and Contents An account of $1.25 in taxes on one clock and his $75 of income.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.64.","Scope and Contents An account, September 16, 1844-January 1, 1845, totalling $146.19.","Scope and Contents An account, September 23, 1843- December 31, 1844, with accompanying note that they have a package waiting for him.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.01.","Scope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in three months, for one \"Qu\" [quarter's?] house rent.","Scope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in six months for one [quarter's?] house rent.","Scope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in nine months, for one [quarter's?] house rent.","Scope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in twelve months for one quarter's [?] house rent.","Scope and Contents An account, January 10, 1844-January 1, 1845, totalling $12.51.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $8.31.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.00.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $15.19.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $11.50.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $10.00 received from William Galt as final payment on gold spectacles.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.51.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.54 for calico.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $13.13 for candles and gloves.","Scope and Contents Will send the newest issue of the American Medical Journal as soon as he gets it. Has sent for more yellow paper and will send the recipient some. Torn.","Scope and Contents Account, January 7-14, of Dr. John M. Galt with W.W. Vest and Co. Torn.","Scope and Contents Account, January 4-14, totalling $14.13.","Scope and Contents Inquires about treatment for a young Negro man, and describes his illness.","Scope and Contents Requests him to take the names of anyone in his area who wants to subscribe for her volume of poetry, to be called \"The Broken Bracelet and other Poems\", and published by Appletons as soon as there are 500 subscribers.","Scope and Contents Bought the \"Girandoles\" that she requested, and will send them in next Friday's boat. The weather has been unusually warm. [Note: On rest of sheet is draft of letter from [Elizabeth? to Strobia]. Understands \"Mr. Millington... [has] packed up his chemical apparatus to leave the College [and] Mr. Minnigerode has just been to Philadelphia in search of a place and Mr. Holmes has sent in his resignation... It is really sad but that just as they have bought a house (where Judge Browne used to live) and taken the trouble to move he should have to resign from the [College] no man in his senses can be expected to hold a professorship in this college til it is rid of the nuisance.\" Dr. Mercer resigned as Rector and says \"the College, the church, the whole town, and every body and every thing in it has gone to ruin except the Lunatic Asylum, which really does rise and shine amid the chaos of infamy and stupidity.\" Her brother is drawing plans for two new wings. The Legislature voted $60,000 with only one dissenting vote. Mentions \"the lots of beaux and the scarcity of belles here.\" Mentions Peggy Blair, and Marianna. While this draft is on a letter written in 1845, it seems likely that it dates from 1848, the year in which the Professors all resigned and the College suspended all classes except in Law.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 16-21, totalling $6.63.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by John W. Tab, agent for Thomas Ritchie and Sons, for $5.00 received for Mr. A. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1844 to January 8, 1845.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by John W. Tab, agent, for $5.00 received for John M. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Whig from January 1, 1844 to January 1, 1845.","Scope and Contents An account, September 20, 1844-January 30, 1845, totalling $1.75.","Scope and Contents The content urges subscriptions for a new work of \"ethenography\", with a letter to the editor asking him to put the article in his medical journal.","Scope and Contents Account, December 13, 1844- January, 1845, totalling $4.75 for shoes and their repair.","Scope and Contents Account of John M. Galt as the administrator of the estate of Alexander D. Galt, totalling $1.90.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.00 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $25.00 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by O.H. Steny [?], for J.G. James, agent for Wm. E. Cunningham and Co., for $5.00 received for Dr. A.D. Galt's subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Carolina Gazette\" from February 6, 1845 to October 1, 1845.","Scope and Contents Describes the wax baby [doll] given her by Uncle James Henderson. Mentions Lelia Saunders and Johnny. [Note: Johnny was Lizzy's half-brother, the child of Gabriel Galt Williamson and his second wife Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. John Alexander Galt was born in October 1844. ]","Scope and Contents News of the family. [Note: The right half of this page is missing, so that it is almost impossible to make sense of this letter. It is on the same sheet as that from Lizzy.]","Scope and Contents He will be pleased to \"see Miss Sally Galt to dinner, at Mr. Sheldons\" at 4 o'clock the next evening.","Scope and Contents An account, December 30, 1844-February 12, 1845, totalling $12.28.","Scope and Contents Account, January 4- February 22, totalling $8.69.","Scope and Contents Requests that he take the necessary action so the cattle will not get on her wheat \"through the Hospital inclusures.\" They have destroyed several acres of wheat, and her requests to Mr. Barziza and Mr. Clows are unheeded. The fence is entirely down. She often sees cows in his garden \"and the hands looking on with perfect indifference.\"","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.00.","Scope and Contents Requests Galt to tell Mr. Barziza that if \"he wishes me to present this [Revolutionary] claim he must send me a correct copy...\" Expects to return to the U.S. soon, after visiting London, and perhaps Dublin and in Paris. News of French politics, especially M. Guizot's predicament. Mentions Walker, Cobb, Perkins, and William Galt.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.94.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.","Scope and Contents An account, December 16, 1844-March 13, 1845, for furniture costing $200.00.","Scope and Contents Requests William's aid in trying to find a position for Robert Ware, who first could not leave home because of financial distress, and now, after being taken in Frank Armistead's store, had to be let go because of Armistead's problems.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.75.","Scope and Contents After leaving Galt in Philadelphia, met Rev. J. O. Choules in New York, who offered to submit Galt's manuscript to Harper and Brothers. Encloses their letter to Charles in which they say they would be gald to publish Galt's \"Treatment of Insanity\" and allow Galt ten percent of the trade list price after 1500 copies were sold. Charles advises that they accept the offer. Discussed the subject with Drs. Bell and Woodward, and summarizes their advice. Advises against sending the work abroad.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for one quarter's rent of the schoolroom.","Scope and Contents Requests Dwight to notify Harper and Brothers that he accepts their terms, and to send them the manuscript. Wants 20 copies for his own distribution. Decided to delete the proceedings of the Conventions of Superintendents.","Scope and Contents Account, November 4, 1844- April 3, 1845, with note that a small sum is still owed, and the apples were shipped February 28. On reverse [draft] note ordering candles, soda crackers, and apples.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $75.00 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents An account, January 2-April 10, totalling $16.54.","Scope and Contents News of flowers blooming in town, including at the Greenhouse, and at Mrs. Clara Southall's.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from Mrs. \"Gault.\"","Scope and Contents An account, March 13-April 13, totalling $1.88.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $23.63 received from Mr. Barziza in payment of Dr. J. M. Galt's account.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $21.63.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.64 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $33.35 received from Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents A printed letter describing the disorders at the University and the resulting actions of the Board of Visitors. [Note: There is a footnote from Gessner Harrison dated April 5 suggesting newspaper accounts of the disorders that Galt should read and compare for their misconstructions.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 2-May 3, totalling $2.81.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00 for a brass clock.","Scope and Contents Would be better to include the special material in the first, rather than the second edition if Galt feels that it is particularly important and valuable. Will send proof sheets as soon as they begin working on it. Requests that he prepare and send the additional materials.","Scope and Contents An account, January 2-May 10, totalling $64.31.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.50.","Scope and Contents Compares his unhappy life with William's happy one. Requests Galt to describe the character and disposition of Mary Tazewell, the daughter of Governor Tazewell. Mentions Land, Battle Yagle [?], Hunter, and Weekes.","Scope and Contents Sends some flowers from Eliza's flower garden.","Scope and Contents An account, May 7-26, totalling $1.81.","Scope and Contents As a result of Miss Guthrie's marriage the previous evening, Mr. Guthrie needs his house back and she has no place to go. Wants Galt to use his influence with his mother in getting the writer a room in \"hire house that is vacant down town.\"","Scope and Contents Account totalling $10.00. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account for $11.00 for making Refrigeration and \"furnishing cock and Blocks of a do.\" Note requesting that Galt pay the account to W. Weise [?].","Scope and Contents William Galt promises to pay $180.40 to L. Salusbury and Brother in ninety days.","Scope and Contents Account with the seamstress totalling $5.38. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00 for repairing and cleaning two watches.","Scope and Contents An account, January 29-June 26, totalling $37.03.","Scope and Contents Account, February 28-June 27, totalling $14.16.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent for the schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Account of $.79 1/2 for milk.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by C.G. Lookim, agent, for $15.50 received from Dr. Galt for his subscription to Hancorts Operative Surgery and Ellitron and Stewerteir Practice of Medicine.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.88, the revenue tax on the lot.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.88, the revenue tax on the lot.","Scope and Contents Account, March 22-July 10, totalling $11.25 with note on the account signed by E.D. Love [?]. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, December 20, 1844- July 11, 1845, with the tailor totalling $16.25.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.25.","Scope and Contents Account, March 22- July 20, totalling $7.50.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $25.00 received from William Galt. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents A set of dinner china such as the sample sent costs $25.00 in New York. He will get it if wanted. Has bleached sheeting on hand at a good price.","Scope and Contents Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, June 10-August 30, totalling $5.98.","Scope and Contents A few pages of proof have been sent and more will come on soon. They hope to have the book ready for the coming sessions of the Medical Schools.","Scope and Contents William R. Galt's promise to pay S. Salusbury and Brother $105.40 in ninety days.","Scope and Contents Account of $.50 for repairing a cot.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $7.50 with a price list of recent importations and a note that other books have been sent recently, signed by Henry Kernot for Wiley and Putnam.","Scope and Contents Was very pleased that the \"drawing gave satisfaction with the exception of the slight alerations... which I have since corrected...\" Will color 150 copies for $10.00. His father said it would cost $20.00 to draw the Hospital, and he will abide by that figure. Is pinched financially. \"I should have liked to have heard about the College but I suppose my Father being unwell he was unable to attend to it.\" Regrets the death of James Lee. [Note: The writer is a son of John Millington, a professor at William and Mary.]","Scope and Contents Account, April 20- September 30, totalling $12.76 1/2.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for one quarter's rent of the school room.","Scope and Contents A brief history of the Eastern State Hospital, including the information that at present there are 70 males and 58 female patients. Describes the various buildings as to locations and dimensions, the tailoring, shoe maker's, and carpenter's shops and the cost for patients. Will contribute to Cooper's Journal. Asks him some questions about his hospital and generally the condition of the Negroes in Georgia. Draft.","Scope and Contents Mentions Cousin Barbara.","Scope and Contents The exchange of reports is progressing satisfactorily. The English formula for observation will be adopted, with modifications, in Germany. Mentions Dr. Julius of Berlin.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $5.25.","Scope and Contents Account of various textiles, costing $8.83.","Scope and Contents Encloses various books he had ordered in care of William and Mary College. Will order the other books from London.","Scope and Contents The taxes for the year will be more than the quarter's rent. St. Paul's Episcopal Church will be consecrated the 11th. Feels the building boom in Richmond is a mania that cannot last. Mentions Dr. Smith, formerly of Williamsburg, who treated Eliza Lambert while they were in the North. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is a draft letter of November from Elizabeth to Strobia. Judge Browne has moved to Missouri. Mentions Judge Tucker's mother-in-law Mrs. Smith. Another draft note asks if Mr. Gray has time to make Dr. Galt a broadcloth cloak immediately. If so, Mr. Vest will furnish the materi]","Scope and Contents The position in his office that Miller applied for has already been filled. Mentions Mrs. Irving. [Note: On the back are various financial memorandum mentioning Mr. Deneufville, John H. Barlow, and Mr. Fentor and his son.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $17.75. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account dated July 31- November 31. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $15.99. Includes a note apologizing for not sending the bill sooner.","Scope and Contents Thanks the recipient for the illustrated English papers he sent, and which came from Norfolk at the same time as various boxes ordered from a merchant. News of Judge Browne's move to Missouri, with thoughts on the restlessness of western travelers. Wonders about the outcome of the squabble over Oregon. Comments on the improvement to the Asylum, and Bishop Meade's sermon on the subject. Mentions death of Virginia Scott. Mentions Sally and Mary Browne. AL [draft?]","Scope and Contents Requests some book to read. Hopes \"Aunt Galt\" will come to see her mother and \"dear little George.\"","Scope and Contents Account dated October 3-December 16.","Scope and Contents Account, July 5- December 20, totalling $9.98.","Scope and Contents Account, July 2- December 20, totalling $9.98.","Scope and Contents Account, October 20- December 22, totalling $2.12.","Scope and Contents Enjoyed reading the report and knows of nothing which should be added.","Scope and Contents Account, November 1- December 25, with the tailor totalling $20.50.","Scope and Contents Account, May 14-December 29, totalling $117.13.","Scope and Contents Account, July 4-December 29, totalling $272.67.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $10 received from W. [R?] Galt for one quarter's hire of Nelly.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's rent for the school room.","Scope and Contents Account for $2.25 for missing musters on April 19, May 15, and October 18. Two copies.","Scope and Contents Account for $10.09 in taxes due for 2 slaves, 2 metallic clocks, and 1% interest on an income of $875.","Scope and Contents Sends messages to all her relatives. The baby is fine.","Scope and Contents Request clarification of a note regarding the book.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.82.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.53.","Scope and Contents Are sending the \"Acts of the Legislature\" which he ordered.","Scope and Contents News of Grandpa's death. Discusses her schooling. Wants the picture of Uncle John [Williamson] painted for her. [Note: Thomas Williamson, the father of Gabriel Galt Williamson, died in 1846, at the age of 69.]","Scope and Contents Account, May 7, 1845- January 10, 1846, totalling $52.00.","Scope and Contents Account, August 22, 1844- June 30, 1845, with attached note regarding the account.","Scope and Contents Goes to school, where her teacher, Miss Julia Deverix, teaches her Dictionary, Geography, Grammer, Arithmetick, History, Astronomy, and French. Her brother Tom goes to school with [Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson]'s brothers. Ellen Woolfolk and she put up their stockings for Christmas. Mentions Aunt Jenny and Madeline, Mr. Jourdan Woolfolk, and Mary Sharp.","Scope and Contents Requests Galt's views on buildings for hospital for the insane, so that he can submit a report at the next meeting of the Association of Medical Superintendents, which is to meet in Washington. Is pleased to be on Galt's committee \"on Asylums for colored persons.\" Believes the last census made great errors in its figures on insanity among Negroes. They admit no Negroes to his institution. Mentions the practices of treating Negroes the same as whites at \"Woodwards institution.\" The Legislature ordered his reports translated and printed in German.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $30.00 received from Dr. John M. Galt on his account.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.25 for painting a baby house.","Scope and Contents Is worried that Elizabeth did not receive his last letter which contained $20.00.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.50 for making a ring.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00 for a bird eye bonnet.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.05.","Scope and Contents Account, 1845- February 13, 1846, of $4.00 for various repairs.","Scope and Contents Hopes to have the recipient read the report of the committee of the General Assembly which investigated the affairs of the University. Suggests articles to read, and enclosed the report from the Jeffersonian Republican. Requests that the recipient write an editorial notice directing the public to the remarks of Mr. Alexander.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the gift, which is \"evidence of Marianna's taste and skill.\" On the reverse a wish for a bright future.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.99 received from Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents They are sending the herrings but have not been able to find good apples to send. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Discusses cases of insanity he has seen among the Negroes and mulattoes, both slave and free. The only place for lunatics there is the Common Jail.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Jane.","Scope and Contents Is doing Galt's book for Harper and Brothers, and requests that the proofs be sent to him. Various matters regarding the book. [Note: According to the address Galt is to use, Smith is a \"Stereotyper.\"]","Scope and Contents Called on the Secretary [of the Navy?] who said that he had recommended reducing the number of midshipmen, and that there were no vacancies. However, since the writer's application was very strong and signed by Representative Geddings and Senators Allen and Corwin, he might have a chance. The rumor is that the Secretary will leave office next month. Could not hear Mr. Calhoun's speech for the crowd was so large. Mentions Capt. Edelin, Commadore William U. Crane, Thomas Upshur, and Jim and Aleck.","Scope and Contents News of her father and his ship. Wishes she could have seen the 30 big fish, \"whales, or something kin to them\" that Uncle John [Williamson] said were blown ashore at Yorktown. Mentions Mr. Brooks, Johnny Uncle Harry, and Miss Margaret Burcher. [Note: There is a note from [Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson?] added in which she discusses their plans for the winter, and how they hate to lose Miss Deveraux, who teaches Lizzie.]","Scope and Contents Thanks him for his letter to Mr. Mason. Is glad the recipient's school is going so well. News of the government, including the debate on Oregon, the President's recommendation for an increase in the Army and Navy, and the expected resignation of the Secretary of the Navy. A Mr. Tucker from Virginia attacked Capt. Ramsay with a knife. Mentions Gen. Dix, Sam Hoosten, Sam. Cormick, and Tom Upshur.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from William R. Galt for rent of a house on Main Street.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for rent of the schoolroom.","Scope and Contents Thanks her, and the other ladies for their present of a gown. Is on the threshold of a ministerial career.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.00 received from W. R. Galt for this year's subscription to the Lady's Book.","Scope and Contents Account of $4.37 for apples, with a note that they have never been so expensive.","Scope and Contents Account, February 28-April 9, totalling $2.38.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $12.82 received from W. R. Galt, settling his account.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Encloses $19.18 3/4, her share of the last quarter's rent of the old tavern. Invites Mrs. Galt and/or Sally to come up for the Episcopal Convention in Petersburg. [Note: On the next two sides is a draft [?] of a letter from [Elizabeth J. Galt?] to Strobia in which she says Sally would like to go to the Convention. John goes to Washington in May for a Medical Convention. Dr. Williamson \"frequently spends an hour or two in playing drafts with the patients.\" Mentions Miss Lucy Ann Claiborne and Miss Lucy Ann.]","Scope and Contents Send the price of various articles that the Galts [purchased?].","Scope and Contents Account, April 2-May 3, totalling $15.00.","Scope and Contents Is going to a German wedding in the suburbs, where they expect to illuminate the house and trees. Plans to arrive in Williamsburg the 13th.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received in payment for four pairs of shoes.","Scope and Contents In Richmond went to the District Clerk's Office and found the original census records \"nailed up in a large box, which had never been opened for examination...\" Describes the meeting of the Medical Superintendents, and especially mentions Drs. Chandler, Woodward, Packer, and Kirklinde, as well as Miss Dix. Attended a religious service at the Capitol. Mentions Mr. Tyler, Virginia Williamson, Maj. Christian, and Mr. Southall.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $13.75 received from Dr. \"Gault,\" for six days board at the National Hotel.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $100.00 received from Dr. John Galt.","Scope and Contents Account, January 3- May 21, totalling $59.43.","Scope and Contents Understands Galt has just arrived from Richmond, and wonders if he has any news regarding General Taylor's army.","Scope and Contents Feels both Mrs. Galt and Elizabeth stay at home too much. Sends John's gold pen and pencil case which he left. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne.","Scope and Contents Sends the names of Stephen Kent, Sam B. Mayor, and John F. McCearman who want copies of the Report of the Lunatic Asylum. Understands Dr. Stribbling sends a copy of the report from the Western Asylum to each delegate. Feels that the law John wants should be passed, as Stribbling's report shows that formerly patients ill for a period of time were not admitted by the Directors. Inquires if Mr. Dew and Miss Hay are yet married. Hopes his Negroes are behaving and that Galt will keep them another year \"for it would be a serious incovenience to me if they should, by bad conduct, lost their places.\"","Scope and Contents \"In this part of the world everything is war, war.\" News of her school. Mentions Mrs. Baylor, Mr. Prior, Ellen, Henry Vickery, Cousin Sally Capron, Annie, and Eliza Vest.","Scope and Contents Account, May 1-June 16, totalling $1.63.","Scope and Contents Account of $3.00 in taxes for one white male and one slave.","Scope and Contents Account, January 10 June 24, of $15.91 for postage.","Scope and Contents Account, January 1- June 29, totalling $146.67.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from W. R. Galt for one quarter's house rent. [Note: This is dated June 31, but June has only 30 days.]","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Account, April 29- July 1, totalling $11.75 for attending and medicine for Rose.","Scope and Contents Has sent all the proof sheets, but still lacks copy for title, preface, contents, and index. Reminds him that it is expensive to alter plates. [Note: On the same sheet is a draft of Galt's reply to this letter. Had not planned on an index but now thinks one should be done by \"some suitable person in New York, at my charge.\" If this cannot be done will prepare an index as quickly as possible, perhaps within 2 to 3 weeks.]","Scope and Contents The mills begin working very soon, and he will then get her the flour she wanted. The weather has been very hot, but the city remains healthy. Mentions Mr. Enders and Miss Claiborne.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.25 for repairs on a cart.","Scope and Contents Harper and Brothers would prefer that Galt make the index, as that insures that it is the best one. Harper and Brothers desire that the work be finished as quickly as possible, as they hope to have book on sale by fall.","Scope and Contents Invitation of Judge Christian and Miss Martha Christian for Dr. John M. and Miss Sally Galt at 8 o'clock that evening.","Scope and Contents Last week was as cold as the one before was hot, so that for the first time in his life Storbia was forced to sleep under blankets in July. Mentions Mrs. Meade and Lucy A. Claiborne.","Scope and Contents Account, May 25- July 30, of $6.13 for ice.","Scope and Contents Account, March-July, totalling $18.50 for various clothes.","Scope and Contents Fragment of a letter to a business house, with a detailed description of a blank book on the reverse.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $30.00 received from Wm. R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $9.25 received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Describes the hot trip from Williamsburg to Richmond, and their stay at Elba.","Scope and Contents Account of $10.87 1/2 for two days board and dinner for himself, a lady, a child, and a servant, plus a charge for lemonade and cigars.","Scope and Contents William R. Galt promised to pay $84.07 to J.I. Bloodgood Co. in ninety days.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $4.55.","Scope and Contents Things are very dull in Williamsburg, especially since most people have left. The [flour?] arrived after being detained some time at the Grove, by the many passengers, \"frequently insane patients and their attendants.\" Mentions Mrs. Richardson who is a patient at the Asylum, as well as Mrs. Meade, Susan Bright, Marianna Saunders, and Judge Mason. [Draft?]","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00 for two clocks.","Scope and Contents Will mail corrected proofs tomorrow. Hopes to receive the title and preface very soon, and wonders when he will receive the index.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.00 for advertising the classical school.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $6.25.","Scope and Contents Account of $3.00 for advertising the opening of the school.","Scope and Contents Account of $3.88 for taxes on a lot.","Scope and Contents Account of various taxes totalling $29.10.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Hay's place is lovely. Describes the sudden death of Mr. Thomas Roderick Dew in Paris. The Christians and the Tuckers are at the Springs. [Note: Thomas Roderick Dew (1802-1846), professor at the College of William and Mary, died in Paris on his wedding trip, shortly after marrying Natilia Hay.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $15.90 with accompany note on how the goods were sent, and on their receipt of money for his account.","Scope and Contents Note for $15.00 borrowed from Dr. J. M. Galt and payable on demand.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $36.15 with an attached account of Dr. John M. Galt with the same firm.","Scope and Contents Is very anxious to know how soon the index will be ready, as Harpers wants to publish the work in early November.","Scope and Contents Account of $8.00 for a violin, a flute, 2 fifes, a backgammon box and a set of dominos.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.50 for making a coffin and burying \"old woman Sarah.\"","Scope and Contents His reflections on the difficulties faced by the University and by himself. News of various students and professors, including Cornick, Rush, Dr. McGuffey, Mr. Tucker, Col. Woodley, and Mr. Rogers. Comments on Mr. Dew's death.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from William R. Galt for house rent.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Taxes are so high that they took all the quarter's rent from the old tavern. Lucy A. Claiborne is at their home ill. Mr. Hoyt just died and the examinations of Myers and Burr took place yesterday.","Scope and Contents News of his College work, after attending Galt's school. Is reputed to have the finest room for a student in Williamsburg. Describes his travel companions from the boat to the town. Hopes Galt's father will send Alek [Alexander D. Galt, Jr., William's brother] to Italy. \"Willliamsburg is decidedly the dustyest place, save Washington, in dry weather, and the wettist in wet...\" Mentions McCalpin, Lewis, and Shield's son.","Scope and Contents Has been requested to ask if Galt would consider becoming principal of a new male academy there. Describes the proposed organization of the school, and compares the conditions of education there and in Virginia. Describes their trip there, including a meeting with Robert Armistead, the son of Col. W. Armistead. Discusses the academy he runs. Mentions Judge Pierce, Churchil, Mary Jane, Edwd., Ann and Dr. Semple, Mr. Brock, Dr. Johns, Mr. Preston, and the Widow Cole.","Scope and Contents Account, November 13, 1845-November 17, 1846, totalling $.88.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $5.75.","Scope and Contents Was greatly disappointed that Mary [Ware Galt] could not come and visit. Her brother has 60 pupils and 14 boarders. Mentions Charles McA., Christopher, Ned Shield, Turner, and Mrs. Capron.","Scope and Contents Note from the Director asking that Mr. Dunlop be permitted to visit the Asylum.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $8.00 received from W. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account, July 3- November 27, totalling $10.88 for postage and ice.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.50.","Scope and Contents Note for $50.00 due L. Salusbury and Bro. in ninety days.","Scope and Contents Account, November 7-December 11, totalling $12.95.","Scope and Contents Account, August 20- December 14, totalling $3.76.","Scope and Contents Wants to subscribe to The London Quarterly Review and the Foreign Quarterly Review for the next year for himself, and the Edinburg and Westminister Reviews for Dr. John G. Williamson. Gives his check for $8.05 at the bottom of the page.","Scope and Contents Cannot spend the next day with her because of the speech, but she and Lelia will spend a day during the Christmas holidays.","Scope and Contents Account, July 1- December 23, totalling $278.71.","Scope and Contents Account, October 28- December 24, totalling $8.20.","Scope and Contents Account, May 29-December 24, totalling $121.38.","Scope and Contents Account, December 2-28, with the Post Master totalling $.59 1/2.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from W. R. Galt for renting a house on \"Main Street opposite Exchange\", Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $15.87 1/2.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.50.","Scope and Contents Account of various taxes on one slave, 2 clocks, and income, totalling $8.42.","Scope and Contents Possibly by Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.56.","Scope and Contents Describes Caroline [Lambert Harrison]'s family and home. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne, Ann MacMurdo, Rose Dixon, Mr. Dixon, and Mrs. Tally.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $9.75.","Scope and Contents Account, April 21, 1846- January 28, 1847, totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents Thinks often of their happy days together in the past.","Scope and Contents Describes his new position as apprentice on the Havre packet ship Havre, and his future possibilities.","Scope and Contents Can sell corn shucks [?] at 1/6 per barrel. On reverse are notes of goods received.","Scope and Contents Summarizes Galt's bank statement, notifies him that he presently has $48.87, and tries to straighten out the credit on five shares of stock.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $77.03 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Wm. and John B. Dey for $21.75 received from W. R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account, January 30- February 23, totalling $8.90.","Scope and Contents Sends a statement of dividends due on five shares of stock in the Virginia Bank, amounting to $67.25 for the period January 1844 to January 1847.","Scope and Contents Attempts to straighten out some confusion regarding transferring the credit of the dividends to the bank in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Account, January 30-March 12, totalling $8.10.","Scope and Contents Account, January 5- March 19, totalling $3.06 1/4.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.25.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent of the schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Account totaling $4.00.","Scope and Contents News of his school. All his parlor and chamber furniture bought in Mobile, and all his books sent from Virginia were destroyed in the explosion of the steamer Tuscaloosa, but his beds and bedding had been sent before. Mentions Edwin Shield and Mr. Buck.","Scope and Contents Account, March 1846- April 13, 1847, of payments for the hire of Rose. Signed by E.L. Hall.","Scope and Contents Is sending the bonnet for Sally, but cannot come for a visit at this time. William Lambert's duties as Mayor of Richmond should have more compensations than $1800. Mentions Wardros MacMurdo, Mrs. Dixon, and Mary W.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $189, which, with previous payments of $600 covers the whole amount of Mrs. Mary D. Galt's share of her father's debt to Lambert's father. [Draft?]","Scope and Contents Sends a check for the money collected from the old city tavern. His gout is lessening. [Note: On the blank sheets are drafts of letters to John H. Strobia and Eliza Lambert, giving the news that Lucy Claiborne sent her servant to have Uncle Alex come and extract two teeth, and that she is very busy writing speeches for the Queen of May. Requests advice on the cost of a gold watch-chain for John M. Galt. Inquires about most of the Lamberts.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $8.00.","Scope and Contents Describes General Tom Thumb and his effect on Richmond. Mentions Dr. Smith, Mrs. Campbell, Mary Smith, and Dr. and Mrs. Chamberlayne. On next sheet is receipt of Wm. Lambert for $189 received from John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.00.","Scope and Contents Invites John and Sally up to see the Viennoise Dancers. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne, and the various members of his family.","Scope and Contents News of the death of Jane Randolph Scott (Mrs. Robert G. Scott) formerly of Williamsburg, and one of the Strobia's neighbors. The general assembly of the Presbyterian Curch has been meeting in Richmond, and the Baptists will meet there soon.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $17.16 for bacon.","Scope and Contents An invitation for Dr. Galt to attend their 4th of July dinner. Signed by the committee of J.E. Friend, A.S. Norwent, J.L. Scott, W.H. Mitchell, and G.B. Jones.","Scope and Contents Account, January 2-June 14, totalling $64.96.","Scope and Contents Account of $3.00 for taxes on one white male and one slave.","Scope and Contents Account, February 24- June 24, totalling $1.50.","Scope and Contents Account, January 1-June 25, totalling $4.06.","Scope and Contents Account, January 2-June 28, totalling $207.90.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.50 for a pair of shoes.","Scope and Contents Account of $28.75 for one quarter's house rent.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for a quarter's rent for the schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by C.F.M. Powell for $10.00 received from W.R. Galt for a subscription to the Weekly Union from December 11, 1846 to December 11, 1848.","Scope and Contents Sends check for $18.75 for their share of the quarter's rent of the Old City Tavern. News of the death of John Copeland, and an explanation of his kinship to Mrs. Mary D. Galt. Caroline [Lambert] Harrison has another son, her fourth child. Mentions Miss Smith. [Note: On the next page is the draft of Elizabeth's reply to this letter in which she comments on the \"anarchy\" of the mail. They were promised 6 steamboat and 2 stage mails a week but get only one a week. Mentions Mary Ann [Harrison].]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $12.50.","Scope and Contents Account, July 8-29, of $24.25 for feathers and a rocking chair.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.88 for advertising the classical school.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.50 for advertising the classical and mathematical school.","Scope and Contents Account of $9.18 3/4 for 2 days board for himself, a lady, a child, and a servant, plus \"segars.\"","Scope and Contents Account of $5.17 for taxes.","Scope and Contents Account of $29.10 for taxes.","Scope and Contents Their mother is very busy with her \"Newspaper Studies.\" Mentions Mrs. Cole, Chintham, Mr. Saunders, W. Greenhow [Saunders or Greenhow wants to visit the Asylum the next day], Dr. Thomas F. Green, and Dr. Hawks who \"offered for this place\" but reputedly accepted a position at the Louisiana University.","Scope and Contents Worries about Sally's health, her getting cold, and not getting enough rest. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents The two Johns [John Galt and John Williamson] are in her room talking politics while Elizabeth prepares quinine pills for Sally.","Scope and Contents Asked John for news \"over the banisters (as he goes over to rec. a patient)...\" Has $60 with which to purchase silver tumblers, preferably with oval bottoms. Dr. Hawks accepted the Presidency of the University of Louisiana. Mentions Marianna, Eliza, and Mr. Saunders. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Hopes Sally can go North with their relatives. \"A Mr. Gerberding has just come to get a pay-patient in, and this is the 4th personal application to have patients squeezed in.\" Mentions Miss E. Bowers, L. Nimmo, Matilda McCandlish, Mrs. Claiborne, Eliza Vest, Col. Warrenton, Dr. Stewart, Dr. Mercer, little Armistead Mr. Hodges, Marianna, and Leandon C. Garland who has accepted a post in Alabama, perhaps at the college William Richard Galt was offered a position.","Scope and Contents Advises Sally regarding the proposed trip North. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Account, July 30- August 30, totalling $.62.","Scope and Contents Praises their relatives in Richmond. One of Mr. Bright's servants became deranged, was brought to the Asylum, and tranferred to Staunton. Expects everyone to return to Williamsburg early this year as they are all interested in the College and some are anxious about it. Mentions Marianna, Lelia, Cynth, Matilda Mc, Bob and Mrs. Cole who are on a nothern trip, and Mr. and Mrs. Millington, who she hopes will return in better health and spirit.","Scope and Contents Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon and Martha, Rebecca, Gabriella, Mrs. Galt [probably Mary Arnet Godwin Galt, wife of William Trebell Galt], Cousin Lucy [probably Lucy Jane Galt Cabell], and Eliza. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents John insists that Sally get Elizabeth a cheap wooden clock for the storeroom, as he would then know what time to get up, for he \"does not always hear the Church clock.\" Asks her to get several other things, including cards, linen trimming, blinds, and curtains. As for the patient, \"Geberding did not want to take her out... but to put her in ... offering to pay board, which he has been doing in the country-- says his wife is thrown into convusions at the thought of seeing her, not having done so for 2 years. She is to be brought, and the officers anticipate torment from descriptions of her.\" Mentions Louis, the little V's, Mr. V., Mrs. B., and Mrs. Crump.","Scope and Contents Is pleased Sally is not going North with her relatives. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents The town is dull but healthy, with not one of the 200 people in and around the Asylum is ill. Uncle Jack has been polishing all her tin. John is busy on the report, and Pliny is writing something for the paper and wants John to help. \"The Builders have begun the kitchen...\" News of a Methodist meeting on the Eastern Shore. The only service in town the day before was at the Asylum. John is teaching Clark French, and Dudley music. Tom supposedly gave $500 to the orphan asylum in Norfolk. News of the condition of Mr. Bright's servant. A Mrs. Howard, an Englishwoman, who had been at the Western Asylum, was brought to the Asylum this evening. Mentions Judge Baily, Finny, Bellicola, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Vest, Rebecca Walker, Mrs. W. Warren, Kate, Harriet, and Julia. AL [Note: There is a very brief note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt at the end of Elizabeth's letter.]","Scope and Contents Two patients, Miss L. Fleming and Mrs. Wilkes are leaving the Asylum, though the latter has been very ill. Mentions Sam McCraw, Mr. Hairston, Mrs. Cogbill, Bernard, Mrs. Blackwell of Halifax whose husband is a patient, and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, Marth P., Emma Taylor, Mr. Maupin, and Mr. Saunders, who are all traveling or just returned from doing so. AL [Note: There is a brief note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt at the end of Elizabeth's letter.]","Scope and Contents Would be very pleased to have Sally join them for their trip to New York, and informs John when he will be in Washington. He makes arrangements for having his mail forwarded.","Scope and Contents \"The King\" sent John a large parcel of books, as well as Blackwood's for the patients. Understands Robert Tyler is to go to Naples. \"Tis said that Dr. Griffin says Dr. Stewart is coming to live in his house opposite. Understands Mr. Hodges is going to get a female teacher in the north, to form a school in Williamsburg. Mentions Dr. Dudley (a patient), James Copee, Mr. Saunders, Dr. Mercer, Mr. Deneufville, Farley Ball, R. Burke, and Mr. Eoff. AL [Note: There is a note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt which mentions Peggy.]","Scope and Contents Is not sure she wants to leave Richmond yet. Mentions the many people she has met, including Miss Mills, Miss Jackson, Miss Jane Foster, Dr. Leper's daughter, Mrs. Crump, Mrs. W.Bassett, W. Crump, Emma Scott, Dr. Dabney, and Molly Minge C.","Scope and Contents Hopes that Sally would visit her for at least a day while in Richmond. Mentions many of her neighbors and friends, including Nannie Lecjt [?], Anne Maivel [?], Eliza Harrison, Mrs. Mckenzie, Miss Peggy Blair, and the Tallys.","Scope and Contents Cynthia Tucker is going to go to Mrs. Millers' school. Finds the Springs quite dull now, as most people have left. Mentions Maria Custia [or Curtis], Montague and George Thompson, Warner Jones, and Henry Taylor.","Scope and Contents Draft of an order for a keg of lard, containing 40-60 lbs. to be sent by the next steamboat. On reverse is list of various measures pertaining to the asylum, covering the years 1843-1847.","Scope and Contents Account of totalling $22 for shades.","Scope and Contents Recommends that they wait to buy plate until John and Sally go North as they will find more fashionable items there at less cost. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is the draft of a letter from Elizabeth J. Galt to Strobia. Still wants the plate purchased in Richmond. News of Mrs. Richardson, a patient, and her pleasure with the snuffbox Strobia gave her. Mentions Judge Mason and Professor Deems.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $14.00.","Scope and Contents Sends $60 for four silver tumblers and a silver waiter. Dr. Hawks may leave Louisiana and accept the position at Wm. and Mary. Someone proposed Dr. Sparrow for the position. In Williamsburg they can neither see nor get pretty things, as \"our merchants do not venture upon fancy articles, the sale is so small.\" Mentions Marianna and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Daiel, Mr. Hodges, and Cynthia Tucker.","Scope and Contents Account, September 20-21, totalling $10.55.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from W.R. Galt as one quarter's rent of a house on York Street.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 school room rent received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account, August 23- October 1, totalling $1.77 1/2.","Scope and Contents Account, July 30-October 10, totaling $3.25.","Scope and Contents News of her activities, including writing in a new copy book, and jumping rope. Mentions Uncle Littleton, Brother Walker, Cousin Thomas Warren, Miss Mary Brown[e of Kentucky?], Cousins Mary and Lousia, and Patty.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $9.45, signed by Wm. F. Shield.","Scope and Contents Other than whooping cough in one family, the town is perfectly free of contagious diseases. His nephew Thom [Thomas Wiliamson] goes to school to Dr. Griffin in Mr. Christian's yard. The arrangements of the Visitors in making Saunders president and appointing two new professors, one of whom Mr. Garland, had already taken a position in Alabama and cannot come until next session, are too late for this year. Congratuates William on an additional brother. Mary [Dixon Williamson] has been visiting her relatives in Richmond. [Note: Edward Pegram Galt, the son of Alexander Galt and his second wife, Mary Anne Raincock, was born in 1847.]","Scope and Contents Sends bills and receipts for the silver plate and for taxes on the Old Tavern. Their old servant Harry, who had been with them more than twenty years, died. Was glad to hear of the impending marriage of Sally Edloe to Peyton Coles. Mentions Mrs. Mary Williamson, Miss Lucy Claiborne, and Mrs. Bright.","Scope and Contents Sends Sally's dress, an account of how much it cost, and suggestions on what to wear with it. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is the draft of a letter from Elizabeth Galt to Strobia. Mr. Hodges got an assistant for the school, a woman fresh from England. The College is doing better than expected, though still in an unsettled condition. \"In so small a village the 2 public Institutions constitute its existence.\" The students are as interested in the Asylum as in the College. The patients take daily rides. Mentions Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. B. P., Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. R. Hemson, Mr. Lyons, Beverly Botts, Mr. Millington, Mr. Dabney, and Mr. Boynton.]","Scope and Contents Is quite short of money as people have been slow in paying. Mentions Molly, Tom Upshur, Aunt Cely, Mrs. Armistead, and William Galt.","Scope and Contents Sends a story for her. Mentions Aleck. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. Mary Jeffery (1844-1922) and Alexander Patrick (1845-1850) were the two oldest children of William R. and Mary Ware Galt.]","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.50 for a pair of shoes.","Scope and Contents They cannot send his \"bundle\" until the freight is paid to the Grove Landing. This, plus the charge from New York, amounts to $1.25.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $4.00.","Scope and Contents George Lambert was in all the recent battles but was not wounded. May go on to Staunton. Mentions John Lambert, Mat Waller, and Mrs. Dr. Waller. [Note: George and John Lambert are two of the sons of General William Lambert, and brothers of Caroline Lambert Harrison. Mrs. Dr. Waller is probably the wife of Dr. Robert P. Waller.]","Scope and Contents Account, May 24- November 29, totalling $6.92 for 107 quarts of milk. Signed by W. Moore.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.50.","Scope and Contents Have received the $5.00 and sent the bundle and credit his account with $3.75.","Scope and Contents Account, August- November, totalling $14.00 for making various clothes.","Scope and Contents Notifies Galt of his election as an Honorary Member, and briefly outlines the purposes of the Society.","Scope and Contents Received a judgement in Galt's favor regarding the half-pay of his grandfather Dr. John M. Galt, at the last term of the Circuit Court. However, the Attorney General resisted the claim and plans to appeal unless the U.S. government pays the money. Needs a power of attorney from Galt before he can act in his behalf in Washington. Outlines the legal steps necessary in getting a certified power of attorney.","Scope and Contents Informs them that has sent Sally's new bonnet and cloak, and the cost of each. Worries about the College and that it may soon expire.","Scope and Contents Account, June 15- December 18, of $.37 1/2 for mending various pieces of jewelry.","Scope and Contents Revises the cost of the cloak and bonnet, and mentions how much the \"sopha\" pillows cost. Would like to give John the plaster bust of Washington that he has. The three volumes of Marshall's Life of Washington costs $4.00. While he knows of an old edition of Sparks' Life and Writing, a new edition by Harpers costs $18.00. Mentions Mr. Barziza.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.50 for a power of attorney.","Scope and Contents Describes her trip to Richmond, and the house where she is staying. Mentions many friends, and new acquaintances, including Bev., Molly, Marianna, Mrs. S[aunders?], Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Fleming, Mr. Randolph, A. Southall, Mr. Eubank, Mr. Start, Judge T., Dr. and Mrs. Griffin, Peggy, Dr. Crenshaw, and Mrs. Botts.","Scope and Contents News of the various visitors of the day, bringing bills, and gifts. Mentions Dr. Mercer, Miss Louisa Teagle, Mr. Cheatham, Mrs. Oakley, Mrs. Barziza, Mrs. Richardson at the Asylum, Jenny, Mary Eliza, Mrs. Bright, Brother Jones, Dr. Dudley, Connolly, Mr. Saunders, and Peggy.","Scope and Contents Received his draft. Suggest that the works on architecture that they mentioned are not practical, and that others might be better. Are sending to London for the books he ordered.","Scope and Contents John went to church Christmas Day, but \"found few from down town and none from the green but those at Mr. Saunders' and Minnigerode's.\" Discusses the sermons of Mr. Clark and Mr. Hook. Comments on the address to the Visitors of the College in the [Dec.] 25 Enquirer. Mentions Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Pettit, Mrs. Bright, Bob Cole, John Morrison, Charles Waller, Mr. Mountcastle, Miss Vaiden, and Mr. Barziza, as well as Mr. Vance, Capt. Christian, Mrs. Williams, Miss Pierce, and Mrs. Richardson, who may all be patients at the Asylum. AL","Scope and Contents Account for repairs to a clock, \"specks,\" and a tea spoon, plus Miss Sally's account.","Scope and Contents [Readdressed in another hand to Williamsburg.] John has gone to a meeting to choose a Mayor, and will probably have to decline the post as he did last year. John Byrd was \"convoyed up to the Asylum\" by Mr. Claiborne yesterday. Much fanciful comment on Sally's letters home.","Scope and Contents Compliments him on joining the [Episcopal?] Church. Knows it was impossible for him to stay in Princess Ann, but misses the many friends he had there. In June they will have a large Convocation there, and have already received acceptances from Bishops Ives, Polk, McIlvaine, Elliot, Cobbs, and Otey. News of his Church, its indebtedness, and the size of the congregation. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Pegram, Mrs. Blow, and Dr. and Mrs. A Galt of Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Account, June 21-December 20, totalling $65.72.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $40.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Celia for the year.","Scope and Contents Account, July 2- December 31, totalling $274.04.","Scope and Contents News of all her activities in Richmond, the people she has met, and her reactions to some of them. Mentions many people, including Mr. Eubank, Mattie Hallyburton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Dunderdale, Mr. Friend, Mr. Moss, Emma Scott, Tom Watson, Betty Harrison, Mr. Daniel London, Peggy, Marianna, Mr. Botts, Marian Anderson, Mrs. Walker, Dr. Harrison, Mr. Drew, Mrs. Carter, E. Fisk, M. Christian, and William Lambert.","Scope and Contents Account of a fine of $2.25 for not mustering in April, May, and October.","Scope and Contents On the back, the phrase \"Report of the Eastern Asylum in the City of Williamsburg, Virginia 1847\".","Scope and Contents Account of $30.80 in taxes on a lot.","Scope and Contents Account of $9.91 in taxes on one slave, 2 clocks, and income of $900.00","Scope and Contents Elizabeth cannot fulfill her request because her eyes are very weak and inflamed. In his last letter, John mentions seeing the recipient's brother John, as well as Robert and Mr. Denison. Mentions Alice. [Note: Lettie is Letitia Tyler, a daughter of President John Tyler, Robert and John are two of her brothers. Mr. Denison is the husband of Letitia's sister Alice.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $139. 1/2.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.52 1/2.","Scope and Contents Account of taxes totalling $3.60.","Scope and Contents Receipted account for postage on various peridocals.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $300 received of Mrs. Mary D. Galt, for the purchase of Oliver.","Scope and Contents Please pay Eliza's hire to Robert Warburton.","Scope and Contents Receipted account totalling $1.72 1/2 for postage on various newspapers and magazines.","Scope and Contents Note by the Galts for Littleton T. Waller for $368.00 to be paid by January 1, 1849.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Mrs. Ann M. Whiting of $6.25 received from Mr. Wm. Gault as one quarter's hire of Margaret. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt of L.D. Starke for S.T. Sawyer, of $6 received from Mr. W.R. Galt as one year's subscription to \"The Southern Argus...\" Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Has written to Col. Northrup but if he does not reply within 10 days Parker will send Galt a check.","Scope and Contents Encloses a printed copy of his \"Rhyming\" [not with letter], which he translated literally. Has not heard of any fracas in Williamsburg lately. Wife and new son both doing well. Anecdote of Pascal on the birth of a child. His school is full. Uncle Patrick is well and distinguished himself in the 3 days' battles, and had the command of the brigade in Mexico. Sends love to Cousin Mary Williamson, all at Cousin Polly's, Aunt Polly's [Mary D. Galt], and Aunt Saunders. [Note: William Galt's third child, Robert Ware Galt, was born in 1847. His daughter is the present owner of these manuscripts.]","Scope and Contents Account of $5.33 for making a cart shaft and repairing a wheel barrow and buggy tires. Receipted.","Scope and Contents Requests payment of bill for meat and lard sent in 1845.","Scope and Contents Imagines his Uncle Adolphus described his passage and arrival. Comments on the ship, crew, and weather. May go to Canton on his return from Havre. Wishes to be remembered to the recipient's family, and to Thos. Upshur and Sam Cormick.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.00 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for wood.","Scope and Contents Hopes he continues translating German verses but does not lose himself \"amidst the mazes of transcendental nonsense...\" Enquires about Alexander Galt's progress with the chisel and advises him to be sure to draw from nature. Laments the prospect of the complete downfall of the College, and comments on various resignations, and the legislature's plans to use its money elsewhere. Although a Whig, was proud of the American successes in Mexico. Is disgusted with some Whigs for aiding the enemy.","Scope and Contents The content spans December and January.","Scope and Contents Requests Sally to ask Elizabeth to mark the cards she has sent for herself.","Scope and Contents Enclose statement of his account for books. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Requests that she not mention their conversation to anyone. Expects she heard of the death of John Quincy Adams.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.76 received from William R. Galt in payment of his bill for milk.","Scope and Contents Describes her visit to the ailing Susan Eppes. News of various friends and family members. Mentions Captain Cocke, Ann Woodlief, Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, Margaret Micks, Margaret Vickery and Mary Brook. [Note: The writer of this letter calls Mrs. Ann Jeffery \"aunt\". There is no information on the relationship, if any, of these people to the Galts of Williamsburg or Norfolk.]","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's house rent.","Scope and Contents Invitation to supper at the City Hotel the next evening at nine-thirty. Committee composed of W.A. Dudley, Jas. G. Kent, and Jas. T. Bowyer.","Scope and Contents Invitation to supper. [See above letter.]","Scope and Contents Invitation to the Anniversary Address of the Society, that evening at 7 o'clock at the Court House. W.A. Dudley, Jas. G. Kent, and Jas. T. Bowyer, committee.","Scope and Contents Report of the insubordination of Oliver, in leaving down the fence on a farm rented by Jones from Galt. [Note: John D. Galt and his mother purchased Oliver from L.T. Waller, see receipts and promissory note of January 1 and 5, 1848]","Scope and Contents Account dated May 12, 1847- February 28, 1848.","Scope and Contents Account of $13.50 for gloves and handkerchiefs.","Scope and Contents News of Richmond since Sally's departure. The opera company is in Richmond. Saw Hamlet and Macbeth at the theater. Describes the recent aurora. News of her family and best wishes to the Galts and Mary Anne Saunders. Post Script by Sally Lambert in Verse. Plans to visit the Galts in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Wants to borrow Sally's copy of Dante, and wonders if Sally has completed the bookmark she promised to make Mary.","Scope and Contents Request information on price of hogs head hoops in Norfolk, as he has 3000 on hand. Hopes can sell them for $18 or $20 per thousand.","Scope and Contents Are sending the lemons and walnuts he ordered. Includes receipt for bill.","Scope and Contents Encloses all Elizabeth's letters to her sister Mary Tyler Jones.","Scope and Contents Fragment describing a trip from Richmond to Williamsburg. Praises the Institution [Insane Asylum?] as \"very well kept\", and discusses the carousing of his comrades on the trip.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"Legends of the Revolution\" and \"Napoleon's Oroenlum [?]\" which he sends her.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her \"catalogue of misfortunes\" is at an end. Purchased a lard lamp for her which he feels corresponds with the candelabra she purchased earlier. Describes funeral procession honoring John Q. Adams, and comments on Va. state senators' refusal to agree with the lower house in this tribute. Caroline [Lambert] Harrison is going to add a fifth child to her interesting family.","Scope and Contents Would enjoy accompanying her to Mr. Vest's that evening.","Scope and Contents Will furnish him with straw when he has it, but left all he had in Jamestown.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated October 1847- March 25, 1848.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Celia and Lucy Banks.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received of Mr. William Galt for the hire of Margaret, a servant girl.","Scope and Contents Account of $16.25 for rent of the schoolroom and repair of the house in the back yard.","Scope and Contents Hopes she will come to visit during the Convention. Spent the morning in the greenhouse. Discusses their reading and Zander's work.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the piece which she composed for her.","Scope and Contents Invitation to attend a Cotillon Party at the City Hotel, Williamsburg, on April 20. Managers are Dickie Galt, Docr Wh. H. Sheild, Jno. M. Maupin, R.W. Hansford, Jno. U. Morrison, A.J. Henshaw, L.A. Goodwyn, C.W. Murdaugh, R.L. Kent, and B.C. Houston.","Scope and Contents Encloses a bill for some books and some catalogues.","Scope and Contents Would take great pleasure in accompanying her to an exhibition at the Methodist Episcopal Church that evening.","Scope and Contents Is very pleased to learn that John and Sally will spend one day with them on their way north.","Scope and Contents The author writes that Sally is not going to Norfolk or the North, unless \"any of you\" would accompany her, as she understands the north is unpleasant without a companion. They hope to see them in May, although John will be absent at a Medical convention. Requests that this letter be forwarded to the Strobias. Comments on news of the \"grown up Boys\" including William, George, John, and Davy. Feels \"our whole generation split [on] the want of proper confidence.\" Sally and others are torn among 2 Richards and Robert Bland, Robert Harris, Parker and Robert Lackey, the \"handsomest, most polished, and best informed man in college.\" A tragedy was narrowly averted at the asylum when Mr. Holt, a patient, stabbed Mr. B[arziza?], the steward, and was only prevented from killing him by John's quick action. Draft. [Note: This letter is probably from Mary D. Galt or Elizabeth J. Galt, and was probably intended for either Elizabeth Galt Lambert or Sallie Lambert, first cousins of Mary Galt. The four grown boys are the Lambert boys, children of Elizabeth and Sallie Lambert's brother William.]","Scope and Contents Summary of Biblical texts used in arguments for and against Universalism.","Scope and Contents Requests him to get the address of Joseph Brano while in New York. Hopes he can get him a catalogue of fossil geological specimans and remains and the prices.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Millington and Barbara visited them and said Mr. Millington had been urged to apply at the University, but fears he will not be reelected at the College and does not want to lose both. Mr. Millington has spent $5000 for the College and received only $150, though Rogers used to get $75 yearly for chemic Rumor is that Dr. Hawkes has not applied, and that Hopkins applied for the Law chair. Tom Millington, H. Henly, and Cornelius have been practicing for the May Coronation, though it, like everything in Williamsburg, is doubtful. [The servants] are washing windows and whitewashing the passage. \"In this neighbourhood houses seem more locomotive than [some] people [as] there is another house on the move between us and the green field...\" Mentions Mr. Eubank, Judge Bland, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Richardson, and various servants.","Scope and Contents Understands everything is going well at the Asylum. [Note: The letter is on the same sheet as that immediately above it.]","Scope and Contents Describes their trip to New York from Richmond, with her impressions of the Capitol, Trinity Church, and Grace Church. Mentions going on to the Falls.","Scope and Contents Invites John and Sally to stay with them while at the Church Convention.","Scope and Contents Thought he would retrun from Bloomingdale Asylum in time to spend the evening at Mr. Campbell's, but just got back. They will leave tomorrow by 6 o'clock.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $50 received from W.R. Galt as his subscription for the alteration of St. Paul's Church.","Scope and Contents She and John plan to see \"Niagra\" the following day, but no longer plan on going to Connecticut. Describes the Palisades and the Catskill Mountains, and their various stops on the way. Finds the white servants \"civil and obliging, but feels a coloured face is \"an old Va. friend.\"","Scope and Contents Account of $1.82 for milk.","Scope and Contents They will arrive on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Strobia will go straight to the Convention. Asks her to tell Mary Williamson that Mary Dixon will stay with her a few days.","Scope and Contents Her husband, Gabriel Galt Williamson, is liable to be ordered to sea next year. Dislikes having all her family scattered. Mentions Lizzie Galt Williamson, Ellen Woolfolk, and Tom.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt for rent of a house in York Street. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $1.25 received from William Galt. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $51 received from William R. Galt. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Describes their trip from Norfolk to Richmond. Plans to attend the large wedding of Sally Roane and E. Harrison. [Note: Sally Lambert, Jr. was the youngest child of William and Mary Ann Pickett Lambert. She is probably designated as \"Jr.\" in this letter to distinguish her from her aunt, Sallie Lambert, the sister of William Lambert.]","Scope and Contents Account of $38.08 for herrings, lard, soda biscuits, sugar crackers, and apples. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Have sent the herring and enclose his bill to date.","Scope and Contents Met various members of the Campbell family who think so highly of her parents. Plans to travel as far as Toronto. Finds the ladies dress plainer in N.Y. than in Va. Mentions Miss Wilber, and Dr. Smith.","Scope and Contents Receipted account of $11.05 for coal and flour. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents News of their various relatives in Richmond and of their trip home from Williamsburg. Mentions G. Dixon, Mr. Nichols, and Lavinia Myers.","Scope and Contents Describes the illness of her friend Ellen Woolfolk. Asks to be remembered to a great many friends and relatives.","Scope and Contents Account of $6.00 for property, 1 white male and 3 slaves.","Scope and Contents Account of $4.50 for 1 white male and 2 slaves.","Scope and Contents If Mrs. Galt is not going to use her cherries and currants, Eliza Vest would like to gather some.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for a quarter's schoolroom rent.","Scope and Contents Account dated January 7-June 30.","Scope and Contents Recommends Professor Chrarles Minnigerode for the Chair of Moral Science of the University of Georgia.","Scope and Contents Were disappointed that the Strobias and John and Sally did not come up after the Convention. Discusses John's and Sally's trip to Canada. Sally denies the coldness of northern manners. In Philadelphia they spent one day at Mr. Richie's.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 20-28.","Scope and Contents Account of $80.15 for books.","Scope and Contents Invitation of Dr. Galt and family to the Valedictory address of the M.U. Society at the M[ethodist?] E[piscopal?] Church, July 10. The Committee was composed of T.M. Gleming, R. Randolph, and H. Tucker.","Scope and Contents Receipted account of $26.00 for various clothes.","Scope and Contents Encloses quarter's rent for the old City Tavern. Laments the poor fourth they had, and blames the destruction of sociability on politics and party spirit. News of their relatives. [Note: While the letter is clearly headed June 12, the postmark is Jul[y] 14, and the reference to the fourth clearly shows that this must have been written after July 4.]","Scope and Contents His brother's situation makes it impossible for him to take leave of them in person. Will probably move west. Will attribute any success he might have to Sally.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt as house rent.","Scope and Contents News of the various ills of her family. Hopes Cousin Richard did well on his examinations.","Scope and Contents \"As to the affair at College I have heard enough to astonish and surprise me but I hope yet all will turn out better than we expected. \" Want to know what steps the townspeople have taken. [Note: These two letters from niece and aunt are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Receipted account for the Building Committe of St. Paul's Church, Norfolk, for Wm. B. Galt's payment of $25 for one pew in the western gallery, with part paid in April towards the alterations.","Scope and Contents Receipted account $11.20 on 3 slaves, 2 clocks, and income.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her hospitality while Sally and John were in Buffalo. [Note: There is an unsigned draft of this letter].","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her kindness to Sally and John during their stay in New York. When they returned Bishop Meade and several ministers were holding an association. Regret not meeting Dr. Smith. Charles Dabney is with them again. It is expected that the College will lose most of the old professors. Is unhappy that the Visitors decided that Commencement should be held the 15th instead of July 4. Aunt Sylvia left the lady she was living with, and lives at the Asylum and nurses a child of one of the servants. Draft, two copies.","Scope and Contents Just learned from George Lightfoot that Mr. Millington has received a position at Mississippi College. Mentions Dr. Waddel, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Holmes, Mrs. Henly, and various other Williamsburg residents.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Millington wants Mrs. Galt to persuade Mr. Millington not to go to Mississippi. Quotes from the July 31 letters of the two Sally Lamberts.","Scope and Contents Account of Sally \"Gault\" for 4 3/4 days board.","Scope and Contents Request two weeks to consider their invitation to become Rector of Bruton Parish Church. If takes the position, could not come before October.","Scope and Contents Little Sally Lambert has been quite sick since returning from Williamsburg, and they are taking her to the Huguenot Springs the next day.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $1.15 received from John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Family news, and comments on Sally Galt's many beaux.","Scope and Contents Judge Mason gave him four letters of introduction. Sends messages to members of his family. Is studying Ollendorff's method of learning Italian, and finds it works quite well. Sees Uncle Patrick [Galt] daily. The Captain who took corn to the starving Irish made $17,000 on the trip, for that amount was voted him by Congress for his expenses.","Scope and Contents Describes his visit to the President [James K. Polk]. Plans to go to New York Wednesday, and leave New York by the following Monday. \"Ma and the girls\" will return home then unless Lizzy continues ill. Describes politics in Washington. Messages for his brothers and sisters. Plans to go to Rome first. Mentions Mr. Pegram, Aunt Nancy, Rosa, Miss Boyle, and various other friends in Norfolk. Mentions several people to whom he has introductions.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.00 for advertising his school.","Scope and Contents Describes a Tournament and a fancy dress ball held there. Mentions many acquaintances who were at the Springs, including Mr. Fauntleroy, Phil Taliaferrro, Sally and Henny Lyon, Bernard Peyton, and Julien Harrison. Fears there will be no beaux in Williamsburg as all the young men speak of the college as a dead institution.","Scope and Contents Feels very close to the whole Galt family, Elizabeth, who he never saw, has an extraordinary mind, but to the sorrow of the family and friends is \"sorely afflicted.\" Knows a man who can cure Elizabeth, and this man has consented to go to Williamsburg if the Galts will accept his services. His fee will be far less than \"you would cheerfully and gladly [pay] to see your fond sister saved from the inevitable effects of an unchecked cancer.\" Pledges his Christian faith and gentlemanly honor that this man can cure Elizabeth, and knows of hundreds of others who would endorse Dr. Jackson's abilities. Mentions several cures with some details. Jackson is a rough country man and almost illiterate.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $1.88 received from W.R. Galt for advertising his school.","Scope and Contents Receipt of $23.00 for a Sheffield cake basket.","Scope and Contents Does not object to Oliver going through the fence if he replaces it each time, but when he leaves it down the cattle get into the corn.","Scope and Contents Caroline Harrison has another son, and now has four sons and one daughter. Very stained fragment.","Scope and Contents Account of $4.00 for making various clothes.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $60.15 received from John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipted account with T.W. Seabury, signed by J. Moore.","Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account with Rudolph Garriguc for German books.","Scope and Contents Has just received some very superior flour which Mrs. Galt may want to purchase.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account with the Post Master of Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Account, September 1- October 27, for repairing harnesses.","Scope and Contents Would like to know when and where the Methodist Conference is being held and when it will adjourn. [Note: On the reverse is a note, signed M. T. Peyton, that Capt. Armistead is in York Court, that the Va. Conference begins Nov. 1 in Elizabeth City, N.C., and usually lasts a week.]","Scope and Contents Form letter regarding meteorological observations to be carried out by the Smithsonian Institution.","Scope and Contents Capt. Wormely of the Royal Navy would like to visit the Asylum.","Scope and Contents Comments on his voyage to date, with special mention of the degraded state of the lower classes at Fazal [?] and Madeira, the similarity of the Portugese and Latin, a physical description of the Madiera, Canary, and Cape Verde Islands, the formation and sinking of an island between 1811 and 1848, social life on Madeira, and politics of the islands.","Scope and Contents Has become very interested in the study of bugs. Laments the state of the College, but takes hope from the recent appointment of new visitors and the rumor that it will be united with the Episcopal Church. The College is now being repaired and improved. Comments on the continuing bad health of Sally T. Galt. Feels William would be pleased by the improvements going on at the Asylum. [Note: Sally T. Galt, whose physical and mental illnesses John Williamson discusses, was probably Sally Trebell Galt (1819-1860), daughter of William Trebell Galt and his second wife, Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1.e., p. 5.]","Scope and Contents The faculty will not hire out Henry this year. He hopes this will not inconvenience Dr. Galt.","Scope and Contents Hopes Sally and Dr. John M. Galt can spend the evening with Eliza Vest's family.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents News of Caroline Harrison and her family, and various other relatives. While Revd. Mrs. Norwood is away, Bishop Johns will be the pastor of St. Paul's. Is interested in any news of the dedication of the church at Yorktown.","Scope and Contents Account dated June 8-December 22.","Scope and Contents Sends her two pigeons which her husband brought her from Mexico but which she cannot care for.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $40 received from Dr. John M. Galt for the hire of Mrs. Warburton's servant Eliza.","Scope and Contents Account for postage.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5.00 from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe for 1848.","Scope and Contents The town has been a \"whirlpool of indignation\" for two weeks because of the election of A. Peachy as a professor under unusual circumstances. The students have serenaded Peachy and Judge Christian with a band of tin pans and horns, and draped the statue of Lord Botetourt in black crape with an inscription \"even the mighty dead mourn the downfall of the college.\" The night of the election Mr. Saunders refused the presidency and resigned his professorship, but under pressure from the students he will lecture till the end of the tern. Mr. Millington and Mr. Minnigerode considered resigning. Praises Mr. Saunders and his control over \"an infuriated body of Students\" and reflects that if he had been at the University of Virginia Professor Davis might not have been killed. Asks him to get some things for Sally. A wedding was planned, but Peyton Coles' parents would not give their consent. [Note: Peachy was elected professor in September 1847. John H. Strobia's letter of 16-19 October 1847 mentions the Coles' wedding plans.]","Scope and Contents A faculty meeting is in progress there, with Messrs. Minnegerode, Holmes, Millington, Carter, and Lee in attendance. Reportedly Mr. Peachy has resigned. Judge Tucker wrote that he refused to attend faculty meeting with men \"who were undermining the College!!!\" Mr. Peachy's resignation was not accepted.","Scope and Contents Summary of financial transactions with the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents If no eminent person applies for the Chair recently vacated by Mr. Holmes, he would fill that place.","Scope and Contents Thanks the recipient for prose and other gifts. Describes a recent visit to Old Point [Comfort?]. News of the sad state of the College. Mr. Saunders will remain in Williamsburg, though not at the College. Mentions Aunt Sylvia, who lives at the Asylum, and Miss Wilber.","Scope and Contents The hire of Eliza at $40 should be settled with Mr. William L. Spencer.","Scope and Contents Account with St. Paul's Church for pew rent On reverse is receipt for pew rent dated 1 October 1848.","Scope and Contents Account with John Wiley for books.","Scope and Contents Account with Richard H. Baker for hire of Celia and Lucy.","Scope and Contents Influenza is very prevalent, and now the weather is so very cold that the river is frozen across at Rocketts. News of the family, especially Eliza Lambert's illness.","Scope and Contents Account with Benjamin Waller for work done by Wm. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $34.10 received from John M. Galt for pork.","Scope and Contents Account with Walter H. Taylor and Co., for herring.","Scope and Contents Memorandum on Mrs. Mary D. Galt's purchase of the negro servant Oliver at the sale of Littleton T. Waller's servants on 1 January 1848.","Scope and Contents The bond concerns a share in the Pacific Mining and Trading Company of Richmond, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipted account, August 1848-January 1849, for making various clothes.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated ante October 18, 1848-December 20, 1848.","Scope and Contents Account for oranges, lemons, grapes, and pearl barley.","Scope and Contents Returns the books she borrowed and would like to borrow the November Lady's Book. Thinks often of the Levee and how strange she would have looked \"dangling upon a pair of Crutches.\"","Scope and Contents Receipt for $330 received from John M. Galt, for one share of the California Mining and Trading Company's stock, plus defraying Teagle's expenses in going to California.","Scope and Contents Bond concerning the Pacific Mining and Trading Company of Richmond, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of $6925.34, the balance due the heirs of his grandfather from his commutation [?] pay. Has no objection to the sums received by the recipient and General Lambert. Draft.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated December 9, 1848- February 17, 1849.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6 received from W.R. Galt for house rent.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt for house rent.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $56 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents All three families have enjoyed Alexander Galt Jr.'s letters. Discusses the literary habits of various residents, including John Galt, and Mr. Smead. Cornelius is leaving for \"the Eldorado\" and Williamson understands that Galt's brother Jim is o thinking of going. They are trying to establish an academy and already have between $6000 and $7000 in subscriptions. Feels education is at a low ebb in the area.","Scope and Contents Would like to borrow Miss Landon's prose works, if she has them.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 30- March 22.","Scope and Contents News of the weather, and the family. John Lambert is going to California. He left with over one hundred people on the Marianna. General Lambert recently moved. Caroline Lambert Harrison's husband is fitting out a farm in Charles City County.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 rent received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from William Galt for hire of Celie and Lucy.","Scope and Contents Receipt for pew hire received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Since the recipient is not using his little farm, Powell would like to buy it and wants to know the price. The recipient could keep the right to haul wood.","Scope and Contents News of the various Galts in Williamsburg, especially William and Cornelius, and comments on actions of Gabriel Capron. Christopher Pryor plans to start a school in Williamsburg. By October hope to have both a female seminary and a boys school, and hope the College may be resuscitated. [Note: William Galt may be William Trebell Galt (1814-1854), son of William and Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1.c.p 5. Cornelius is probably a half-brother of John G. Williamson. Gabriel Capron is probably Gabriel Galt Capron (1835- ) son of Richard and Sarah Galt Capron. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 12. e. p. 11.]","Scope and Contents Receipted account for Mrs. Anne M. Whiting for $7.50 received from William R. Galt for the hire of Margaret.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 27- April 9.","Scope and Contents Discusses the price and availability to Exchange Bank stock, Eliza Lambert's health, and the fact that they have not heard from John Lambert.","Scope and Contents Receipted account, March 30-April 15, of $3.72 for various meat.","Scope and Contents Account for postage.","Scope and Contents Receipt of John Nimmo, Agent, for W. R. Galt's subscription to The New York Albion.","Scope and Contents News of the Browne family of Kentucky. Finds \"the mania here for moving; particularly to California... incredible.\" Hopes to visit Williamsburg with his six grandchildren. Has already sent his receipt for his share of his father's Revolutionary service claim.","Scope and Contents News of her family, and various neighbors. Feels sure Sally Galt will soon be Mrs. Eubank. Has seen Madame Bishop, Miss Julia Dean, and the Vienoise children.","Scope and Contents Will get Sally's bonnet soon. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Receipt for $2.00 received from Mrs. Mary Galt.","Scope and Contents Account has the note that no apples are available.","Scope and Contents Received Galt's check, deposited it, and has seen that it is forwarded to Richmond. The goods ordered were sent today.","Scope and Contents Has forwarded two parcels for him to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $12 received from Mrs. Mary Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 9- May 19.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $47 received from Mr. Will Galt.","Scope and Contents Account dated February 28- May 19.","Scope and Contents There are no epidemic diseases prevailing in Williamsburg, and William's family will probably be safer there than in Norfolk, where there is the fear of cholera. Heard that Bishop Johns will accept the Presidency [of the College]. Discusses various books he is reading. Feels William's Uncle Patrick is better employed in supplying William with books than in \"banging the Mexican yellow devils.\" Aunt Galt received a letter recently from William Trebell Galt?'].","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from W.R. Galt for a subscription to the Union.","Scope and Contents Received his check for his father's Revolutionary War claim. News of his nieces Judy and Sally, who have moved to [Missouri?].","Scope and Contents Cholera is prevalent in Richmond and the House of Delegates is considering adjourning. The weather has been very bad all spring.","Scope and Contents Lease of a small farm belonging to the heirs of A.D. Galt to Goodrich Durfey.","Scope and Contents Account dated May 19- June 9.","Scope and Contents Invitation to Dr. Galt and sister [probably Sally M. Galt] to attend the Commencement Party of the Graduating Class of Randolph Macon College, at the Steward's Hall, on June 13. Signed by W.Y. Peyton, who is not listed as one of the Managers.","Scope and Contents Receipted account, June 9-18, for work done by Wm. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Account for milk.","Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for house rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 1- June 30.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 4-June 30.","Scope and Contents Account with Sheriff of James City County for tax on 151 acres of land.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Lucy and Celia.","Scope and Contents Receipt for pew tax in St. Paul's Church received from Mr. R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 received from William R. Galt for hire of Margaret.","Scope and Contents Account dated February-July 2.","Scope and Contents Account, January 4- July 3, for shoeing horses.","Scope and Contents Heard Galt had the cholera and hopes it is not true. Studies daily, even on the fourth, but wants to return to Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated July 3- December 22, 1848.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the bookmark.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated March 31- July 10.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe for 1848.","Scope and Contents Sent 2 dozen knives last week and encloses the residue from the old tavern's rent.","Scope and Contents While ill was visited by Dr. Harding, Mr. Powers, and Mr. Tiffany. Plans to move shortly. Mentions many acquaintances including Dr. Duyer of New Orleans, Dr. Elliotson, and Dr. Aiken. Discourses on the European pronunciation of Latin and Greek. [Note: This letter is in pencil on thin paper, and very faded.]","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the little basket.","Scope and Contents Account included a note on certain books that they will have to order.","Scope and Contents Will go to Goochland if Mr. Whittle declines the post. If can, will probably stay with his father-in-law's family for 2 years, and then serve as chaplain at the University for 2 years. Hopes Mr. Walker will accept the rectorship of St. Paul's, and elaborates on Walker's qualifications for the post.","Scope and Contents Requests payment for the office chair.","Scope and Contents An account with the Collector of Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Fears letters from his father in California burned in the fire in St. Louis. Mentions John Jenkins.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $50 received from John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account for corn and wheat.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Encloses John Lambert's letter from Rio. Mentions Dr. Empie, Cornelius Williamson, Betsey Dixon, and Mr. Smith, Miss Mary Smith, and Mary Louisa.","Scope and Contents News of her various Lambert relatives. Her brother William does not want to remain in Fluvanna longer than necessary to settle his wife's estate, for physicians abound there. John should be in California and George is going to try his fortune in New Orleans. Discusses her reading, and her newest child.","Scope and Contents Receipt of $29.25 received from Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Mary Williamson has been visiting them and will bring this letter, and a paper holder as a gift.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 servant's hire received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for work done by Wm. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Account includes note of goods sent.","Scope and Contents Upset that the Galts are ill with ague and fever- \"one of the most relentless of Wms. torments.\" Wants all the news of the \"old City.\" Mentions Marianna, Lelia, Cynthia, Mattie Page, and Lissie Williamson. [Note: Mary Eliza is probably Mary Eliza Galt (1835- ), a daughter of Dr. John Minson and Anne White Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a.ii., p.7.]","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated November 26, 1848- November 1, 1849.","Scope and Contents Receipted account, August- November 1, for milk.","Scope and Contents News of the family. The Harrisons have rented a house, which Caroline prefers to boarding out.","Scope and Contents Account for wheat.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $19 received from Dr. John M. Galt for subscriptions to periodicals.","Scope and Contents Regrets William and Mary has so few students, but is pleased with the success of the two academies. Understands the congregation [at Bruton Parish] is larger than ever due to the work of Mr. Denison. News of the family. [Note: On the third side of this letter there is writing in pencil, but it is so faint, and the page is so stained and torn that the contents cannot be read.]","Scope and Contents Receipted account with Henley Taylor's executor for purchase of a cow.","Scope and Contents Account includes a note that the order was transferred from Captain Fitzgerald who is out of business.","Scope and Contents Could find no sofa that Dr. John could use for lolling or sleeping and recommends a sofa-bed.","Scope and Contents Describes his trip from Williamsburg. News of their relatives in Richmond. Describes a new church in Fredericksburg which is in the Byzantine style and cost much more than \"our Tudor Gothic building.\" Describes the boat going up the Potomac. Mentions Mr. Eubank and Mrs. Weymouth, as well as Dixon H. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Account is for magazines.","Scope and Contents Receipt for house rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated July 16-December 16.","Scope and Contents Account dated July 2- December 29.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 servant's hire from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Cannot get her the bonnet she wants. Describes their quiet Christmas.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe.","Scope and Contents Note: Beginning with the 1850 material, accounts, receipts, and bills have not been catalogued unless of unusual nature or interest. Anyone interested in the information found in this sort of document will find a rich supply in the collection.","Scope and Contents Regrets that has no coal to spare.","Scope and Contents Social life in Florence. Comments on other men studying to be artists.","Scope and Contents Bond in a case brought before John M. Galt, alderman and justice of the peace of Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Will publish the verses Galt sent him and hopes he will continue to work in German literature. Refers to their days at University of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Regarding sale of tobacco and snuff under contract since December 1, 1849.","Scope and Contents Regrets that Joseph left school, but feels Lemuel will be a good student.","Scope and Contents Wants certain information on a land claim being prosecuted by Searle. [Copy.]","Scope and Contents Is not surprised that she loves Williamsburg, but wishes she would spend more time with her own family. Mentions many relatives. Imagines her \"clubs\" are very interesting, but does not think Lizzie is dignified enough to be President. Tell Tom [Williamson, Lizzie's brother] they expect him home as soon as he has a vacation. Mentions the Hudgins girl, Mary Eeland, and various other neighbors.","Scope and Contents News of his family and the University. Comments on the work and personality of many of the professors. Feels the recipient could do quite well in Buchanan [?].","Scope and Contents Because of the large number of applications it is impossible to say if Sylvester will receive an appointment, though his chances are very good. A new barrack is being built. Will have a new edition of the algebra book out this summer.","Scope and Contents News of his trip from Williamsburg, including a scene of the Congress firing her cannons. Mentions Dr. Perkins, Beverley Kennon, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Williamson.","Scope and Contents Describes the Lunatic Asylum there, and compares it unfavorably with the one in Williamsburg. Describes the Pennsylvania Hospital Mentions many friends, including Doctors Carson, Rood [?], Chapman, Welford, and Bell. Describes the changing architecture of Philadelphia. Saw John Tyler, who told him Robert was doing quite well.","Scope and Contents Sally now wishes she had accompanied John. Mentions by first name only the many people who have been in to see them, as well as Mr. Ewell, Capt. Johnson, Mr. Porter, Mr. Mason, Mr. Neblitt, and Mr. Savage, all seemingly suitors of Sally's. AL [P.S. from Mary D. Galt, advice on his health and safety.]","Scope and Contents Went to the Asylum. The officers and patients all send love and say that the \"little Dr.\" cannot compare with the \"big Dr.\" News of various patients, including Mrs. Campbell and Miss Pierce. Mentions the Bishop, Anne Galt, and Sandy. [Note: These letters are all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Discusses his action toward Hardy, and the unjust complaint he has received from Capt. Th. A. Hardy, the boy's father. Does not want the recipient to get involved, but would ike a report on Hardy's habits when he came to the University.","Scope and Contents Purchased busts of Washington, Marshall, Scott, Milton, Shakespeare, and Byron in New York. Saw Mr. Lambert and Mr. Denison while in New York, and visited Christ Church and Trinity. Describes New Haven.","Scope and Contents Baylor's two children are leaving Galt's school as of this date.","Scope and Contents The Bishop preached Wednesday because Dr. Totten was fatigued from conducting services at the College, Sunday school, church, coloured Sunday school, and evening church. Describes Lelia's birthday party, and the kind of people who were invited. News of the Asylum, and of various visitors. Mr. Ewell is going to live near them. P.S. from Mary D. Galt. The carpenters have left and Mr. Bilson is doing his work.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lefebre says the Academy will soon begin. News of many Williamsburg friends. [Note: These letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Finds the hotels quite improved. Discusses some of the other physicians who have arrived for the conference, including Drs. Awl and Smith. Feels the Hospital at Worcester has regressed. Describes the celebration of the Battle of Bunker Hill. `","Scope and Contents Received Baylor's note regarding the withdrawal of his sons, but feels if he had seen Galt he would have done otherwise.","Scope and Contents Eleven students board with them. [Note: This letter is so stained and torn that it is hardly legible.]","Scope and Contents Circular letter reporting post-mortem examination of a patient \"to whose case the attention of the association was called when at this place.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on the convention and discusses some of the participants. Describes the Butler Hospital.","Scope and Contents Describes the corner-stone laying for the Academy. The same day there were a hundred visitors at the Asylum. One of his reports was put in the copper box under the stone. Mentions many of Sally's beaux.","Scope and Contents Note: These three letters are on one very badly torn sheet of paper.","Scope and Contents Introduces a violinist friend [name is torn, but seems to be Laize Elenna].","Scope and Contents Discusses various goods she asked him to get. Letter is badly stained.","Scope and Contents News of his life in Italy. [Note: Salutation is to William [R. Galt]. The letter is in light ink on thin paper, and very hard to read.]","Scope and Contents Enjoys visiting the Tottens, for spent so many happy hours there with the Millingtons. News of the Saunders. Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple is still living on the green, but may move. She took one of Lizzie [Tyler Waller]'s children and Mrs. Speed took the others. Alice Tyler just married Mr. Denison, who is going to a church in Brooklyn. Mr. Lefevre will live in the new academy, which should be finished in October. Mr. and Mrs. Dabney are leaving and his successor will be appointed in August. News of the Asylum. Describes the recipient's mother's grave. [Note: Letitia Tyler Semple (1821-1907), Elizabeth Tyler Waller (1823-1850), and Alice Tyler Denison (1827-1854) were all daughters of John and Letitia Christian Tyler. Mrs. Semple and her husband James were semi-estranged through much of their marriage and had no children. When her sister Alice died, she raised Alice's only daughter, Bessie.]","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed from Cary to Lizzie. Quotes extensively from her brother John's letter from California. News of her children's activities. Feels sure they are happy with Bishop John's family, but fears the College may not get all the benefit from his appointment that was hoped. News of her father's and aunt's healths, and of her brothers.","Scope and Contents Recommends Bill Smith as a servant for the Asylum.","Scope and Contents Encloses sprigs of grass and leaves from Washington's birth-place to put in her book. Discusses Marianna Saunders.","Scope and Contents Request a certificate of the present year's hire of Bob and Billy.","Scope and Contents Has been requested by A.M. Daffan to write to find out if his brother, John, confined at the Asylum, is dead.","Scope and Contents Coal costs 22 1/2 cents a bushel and he will bring some within ten days.","Scope and Contents Regrets William plans to move but wishes him success. Encloses a letter to Mr. Bruce.","Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the position of Principal of the Academy. [Two copies of this letter.] [Note: Note on bottom signed by William R. Galt that could not reach Winchester in time to present it.]","Scope and Contents Just wrote a letter in his behalf to the Trustees of the Winchester Academy.","Scope and Contents Recommendation by Franchis H. Smith, Superintendent, Virginia Military Institute.","Scope and Contents Recommendation by Francis H. Smith and others. [Two copies.]","Scope and Contents Regrets having missed Galt.","Scope and Contents Describes her holiday with various relatives, and a visit to Mr. Clay's birthplace.","Scope and Contents Wants any information on claim for Revolutionary War service of John M. Galt, grandfather of the recipient. D. Alexr Galt \"of this place\" [Norfolk?] feels he was never paid for drugs and medicines. Enclosed is a clipping on Bounty Land Bill signed by A.H.H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior.","Scope and Contents The house on the River, now occupied by Col. Boyer, will soon be vacant and the recipient has the first chance at renting it. Asks about the recipient's father.","Scope and Contents Sends his condolences on the death of Galt's oldest son. Feels Galt's brother will do well. Is honored by Galt having named his youngest son after him. [Note: William and Mary Ware Galt's second child and first son, Alexander Patrick Galt, was born in 1845 and died in 1850. Their fourth child and third son Rogers Harrison Galt was born in 1850. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 11. b. ii. and iv., p. 9.]","Scope and Contents A man is interested in purchasing the City Tavern and wonders if Mrs. Mary D. Galt will sell her portion. Reports death of Miss Diana M. Ege. News of the Lamberts and the Harrisons. Mentions Matilda Southall, Mrs. Judge Tucker, and Mrs. John G. Mosby.","Scope and Contents Galt is quite welcome to use his name in Western Virginia, though the writer's acquaintance with the region is limited.","Scope and Contents Will replace the herrings he found inferior.","Scope and Contents Has ordered the paper he wanted and encloses proofs of the first two forms. Needs to know how many copies Galt wants.","Scope and Contents Received the letter of introduction from Col. Smith, and is quite willing for the recipient to use his name in the prospectus of his school.","Scope and Contents Received Mr. Sharp's letter and is quite willing for Galt to use his name. Remembers him from the University.","Scope and Contents Sends a leaf from General Washington's birthplace. Judge Browne has moved to Missouri, where his children live. Dr. Bayless (Virginia Browne's husband) resigned his professorship at the Medical College of Cincinnati to go to Missouri. Williamsburg is improving, and has a new Grecian building at the Asylum, and another is being built for an academy. Mr. Lefebre and his family are great favorites. Describes the new building at the Asylum. Draft.","Scope and Contents Recommendations signed by Professors Gessner Harrison, W.B. Rogers, R. E. Rogers, and W. H. McGuffey, of the University of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Laments the prevalance of the \"break bone fever\" and scarlet fever in Norfolk. Feels Galt should leave the politics of the family to his wife, who Caldwell describes as a \"good Whig.\" Has no suggestions on where Galt can get servants. Gives his philosophy of child-raising.","Scope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name. Will find out about a boat to take Galt's things up the canal as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Encloses the recommendations of various members of the faculty [see above, November 1, 1850]. Thanks Galt for naming his son after him.","Scope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name.","Scope and Contents Sends him letters to friends in the area where Galt is moving.","Scope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name.","Scope and Contents Discusses Galt's order of meteorological instruments.","Scope and Contents Account for printing 1000 copies of \"Essays on Asylums for Persons of Unsound Mind.\" Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Send a present.","Scope and Contents News of his life in Italy.","Scope and Contents Wants to borrow $100.00 to continue his education.","Scope and Contents News of his life in Italy.","Scope and Contents The proposed plan of exchanges with England has not worked out. Hopes Galt is doing all he can to \"allay those fake prejudices which have lately arisen between the north and the south about slavery. We must keep together.\"","Scope and Contents Mr. Millington will go to Williamsburg next summer to move the rest of their things and try to sell all their property, which is now going to ruin. Enjoys where they are, especially their neighbors, the Long-streets. News of the University. Mentions Jockey [?] Griffin, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Edlow, and the Saunders. Tom has been offered a position as teacher of music at the female academy. Entertained the new Bishop of Mississippi.","Scope and Contents Will send his sons Joseph and Lemuel to Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Has been there longer than expected because of the illness of Patrick Galt. Made arrangements for Alexander's bust to be displayed in New York.","Scope and Contents Asks to borrow some lard.","Scope and Contents Consoles him on the death of his son, Alexander Patrick Galt.","Scope and Contents Circular for William R. Galt's school in Buchanan with a list of text books and various recommendations.","Scope and Contents Hopes they all found the trip not too hard. Their father feels Patrick Galt cannot recover. Their father had good success in getting people in New York interested in Alexander's work, and a planned display. Annie Capron's letter describing Mr. Maupin's suicide says that he seems to have planned it some time ahead. Old Dr. Griffin has succeeded to an Earldom and will go to Scotland in the Spring.","Scope and Contents Thanks for for the present.","Scope and Contents His difficulties in compiling a list of the legislators of Mississippi for Galt. Encloses a list which he feels is incomplete. Discusses the two essays Galt sent him, and provides his own examples of buildings built without consulting the people going to use them. Discusses the condition of the University of Mississippi. Will sell his house and the \"Brick House in which Dr. Camm carries on his business, and my Interest in the large frame house opposite, (where Mrs. Carter used to live),\" as soon as he can get to Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Asks Galt to meet him at the Courthouse for the sitting of the Court.","Scope and Contents Just learned from Ma [his step-mother, Mary Ann Raincock Galt] of the death of Uncle Patrick Galt. Fears Alexander is ruining his health by too constant work as a sculptor. Understands Zander is highly spoken of in Europe. Agrees with Zander that William should have left Norfolk long before. Discusses his course of study, professors, and fears about certain courses. Miss Tucker, a sister of Mrs. [Gessner?] Harrison, died recently. A southern rights association has been formed at the University, but he has not joined.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of money.","Scope and Contents Sends the things with Mr. Williams. News of the family's health.","Scope and Contents News of the family's health. Hints at the hope that Sally will soon marry.","Scope and Contents Sends her a package. The weather is uncommonly warm. \"I fear we shall have but little fruit and less ice:- but the north will be able to furnish us with as much as we want, as it does with too many articles that we ought to raise ourselves.\"","Scope and Contents Requests information on a servant in Buchanan.","Scope and Contents Four obituary and funeral notices of Brevet Lt. Col. Patrick Henry Galt who died at Philadelphia, January 12, 1851.","Scope and Contents Fra[n?]k Galt, the son of William's cousin John, wants to go to Buchanan until entering either West Point or William and Mary. William's uncle Dick arrived on his way from Cardenas to Richmond. His wife is in Williamsburg. News of various neighbors and relatives, many of which have been ill with scarlet fever. Must go to New York as one of Patrick's executors, and will get to see Zander's bust at the Art Union. [Note: Frank is probably Francis Land Galt (1833-1915) eldest child of Dr. John Minson and Anne White Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7. a., p. 7]","Scope and Contents Gives his policy in regard to refunding money to students withdrawing because of health, or being dismissed.","Scope and Contents Frank Galt will probably join him shortly. Mentions Benbury, Martin, and Pannell.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the gifts for little Alexander.","Scope and Contents Advises him on the time it will take to build his reputation. Cannot spare either of the boys.","Scope and Contents News of various boys who may, or may not, come to Galt's school. The scarlatine has killed many children, including 2 of Dr. Newton's and 3 of Lt. Johnson's. Billy B. is doing very well at Lexington Institute.","Scope and Contents Would like some flowers for her garden.","Scope and Contents Encloses a letter from Zander. The head of the plaster cast has been repaired. Speaks of Lizzie's death and Mary [his wife's]? illness. Mentions Powers, Mr. B.B. Moseley, Mr. Ritchie, and William's children.","Scope and Contents His father is in New York to get the money due Patrick Galt's estate, to see Zander's first work and try to sell it, and to learn in Washington whether the government has received a commission for a bust from subscribers in Norfolk. Describes Mr. Jackson's speech at Commodore Barron's funer Caleb Bonsal died suddenly. There is a good chance the \"old homestead\" [her mother's home?] will be sold for taxes. Describes her daughter, Mary, and Bishop Johns' recent visit.","Scope and Contents News of the family. The streets are all torn up to put in gas pipes, but the streets and stores all look lovely at night.","Scope and Contents Invitation to Dr. Galt and sister to attend a Commencement Party at the Steward's Hall on June 12, honoring the Graduating Class of Randolph Macon College.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Still hopes to visit Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Her father is very ill. Her daughter cannot come to York and wants her to return home. Understands Mr. Ewell is in Boston. \"Mr. Ewell is going to take his Mother to live with him.\" Mentions Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Mauphin, and Mrs. Wright. [Note: This letter is very disjointed.]","Scope and Contents Seemingly wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Account with a note that he cannot get \"Graham Crackers\" in Norfolk, and has substituted with \"Navy Bread.\"","Scope and Contents Printed announcement of regular monthly meeting of the Society for August 19, plus letter offering to nominate Galt for membership in the Society.","Scope and Contents Account with note that have found \"Graham Crackers\" and are sending them to him.","Scope and Contents Describes the boat trip up to Richmond, and mentions that Mrs. Edloe, John Armistead, Mr. and Mrs. James French, and Mr. Johnson were on board. Describes their visit with their relatives in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Describes the trip up from Richmond.","Scope and Contents Describes their \"rural\" life. York is very unhealthy. Is writing in the study. Received the certificate of John's election to the Medical Society. Mentions George Southall, Matilda, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. Wright, and Mr. Clowes.","Scope and Contents Describes her activities in Staunton, including various parties. Mentions Capt. Fulton, Mrs. George Burwell, Mrs. Sheldon, Miss Thomson, Miss Cullen, and Henry Washington.","Scope and Contents Wants to buy a hickory tree from her.","Scope and Contents His life in Italy.","Scope and Contents Returns a book, and lends Sally one.","Scope and Contents Laments the death of Mr. Enders. Nearly promised Mr. Barziza to go to Williamsburg yesterday, but cannot go at this time.","Scope and Contents Describes his recent pieces.","Scope and Contents Describes his statues, and his social life. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents A memorandum book listing her work. Included are copying pages from her brother's books, teaching Lizzie Williamson, keeping house, cutting out all the sewing work, packing furnishings to move (1843), varnishing furniture, preparing \"Reports\" for mailing, gardening, painting lithographs for \"Reports\", plaiting 18 shirt bosoms, \"Prepared for an Un-invited Company every other tuesday,\" and \"Collected and copied in Ornamental penmanship in a Morocco-bound blank book, my own Compositions.\"","Scope and Contents Describes her trip home from Williamsburg. Asks about many people and things in Williamsburg. Mentions Bob Wynne, Mr. R. Harrison, Miss Tunstall, and Aunt Sally.","Scope and Contents Delivered Grange to his brother, though he was annoyed about having to go there.","Scope and Contents A folder of miscellaneous scraps, including \"Extracts of Oration by J.H. Christian of the Cheerful Club, July 4th, 1851, [on] European as contrasted with American Policy\", various essays and comments on \"farewell\", [seemingly occasioned by the departure of Elizabeth Williamson], Minutes of the Cheerful Club for June 20, 1851 with the following present: Miss L[elia?] S[aunders?], Mr. J[ohnson?], Miss [Marianne?] S[aunders?], Miss Alexina Galt, Mr. Christian, Mr. Wynne, Miss Capron, Miss L. Shield, Mr. Tinsley, Mr. Washington, Mr. Flemming, and Mr. Gwynn.","Scope and Contents Can see him any time Monday, and suggests 4 p.m.","Scope and Contents Mr. Mayo's suit against the heirs of John M. Galt I has been decided in favor of the heirs. His Mother's health is not as good as before. Feels Williamsburg is improving, and considers the allaying of the College's difficulties and the building of two academies have made the town \"a very desirable residence for persons having children to educate.\" All this has made a great demand for houses. One recent arrival is Mr. Nottingham from the Eastern Shore. His wife was Miss Leah Carpenter, whose Mother was a Galt. Political differences between the Directors of the Asylum and some people in the neighborhood has caused a harassing contest for over a year, and brought the Asylum's affairs into politics. As a result there has been a change in the Board, and several officers of the Asylum are displaced. He has remained neutral.","Scope and Contents News of the family, including General Lambert's illness and the death of Wm. Harrison's brother. Mentions a fire near the Old Market. Mentions Mrs. Enders.","Scope and Contents The weather has been so cold that the Ohio River is closed beyond its mouth. Discusses improved communication of Louisville with neighboring areas.","Scope and Contents Describes the concert of Mad'lle Parodi, and trying to teach William's daughter, \"Molly,\" to dance. Annie's eyes are better, and she is teaching herself Spanish. Aunt Mary D. Galt and Sally were recently very sick. John Williamson has been turned out of his quarters at the Asylum by the new Board of Visitors. Dr. Garrett is now an assistant, and John 's salary is divided between the two of them.","Scope and Contents Discusses his trip to Vienna, his money problems, and his work.","Scope and Contents Describes his love of Florence, and his homesickness, and his daily regimen.","Scope and Contents Describes Vienna.","Scope and Contents Encloses his portion of the expenses in the Mayo case.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Dr. John M. Galt's $240 subscription to the Female Academy.","Scope and Contents Sent Alexander the money and the book order. The books should be sent soon, or Alexander may bring them with him this summer.","Scope and Contents Invites them all up for the Convention in May. News of the family's health.","Scope and Contents Regrets having missed seeing him. Wrote Dickie Galt and enclosed the letter to Mrs. Galt. Is pleased Galt is succeeding.","Scope and Contents Describes the trip up from Williamsburg, and the many people she met. Describes some of the meetings.","Scope and Contents Describes the meetings, and the many people she has met. Wishes John M. Galt were there.","Scope and Contents John will go up Friday. John understands the choice of a minister is between Mr. Morwood, Mr. Wilmer, and a Northern one, \"however, I suppose our spirited people, (judging the future by the past,) will probably decline all.\" Many people have wanted flowers as Dessie Barziza'a and Kate E.'s parties were the same night. Lizzie Ewell is better. Mr. Coke told John that Judge Clopton would probably win the election as the College's problems were detrimental to the incumbent.","Scope and Contents One wing of the Democratic Party ran John for Mayor, and the other wing as magistrate, but he hopes not to win either. Discusses the election. Mentions the Saunders, Mrs. and Miss Griffith, Kenzie, the Wallers, and the Vests.","Scope and Contents News of his work and how it is progressing.","Scope and Contents Letter is addressed to \"Jim\". Discusses his life in Italy. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents John cannot go up to Richmond at all. Mother still will not see company [this is seemingly the meaning, though section is obscure]. John won as Mayor and magistrate, and Mr. Saunders won as Recorder.","Scope and Contents Explains the impossible result in a mathematical problem.","Scope and Contents Has been listening to the services in the Chapel. Mr. Wilmer was elected minister by the Vestry. The gallery has been postponed. The women say the gentlemen will not have the money \"unless the gallery is to be for servants, and the gentlemen don't want a black but a white gallery.\" Mentions many Williamsburg friends, including Wm. Washington, Lelia Saunders, Walter Gwynne, and Lizzie Ewell.","Scope and Contents Discusses the many people she has visited. Has several possible parties to accompany her home.","Scope and Contents Her visits and other activities in Richmond. Everyone is upset about the Governor pardoning that man.","Scope and Contents Discusses Sally Wright's planned annual party. Col. Armistead's servant fell in the ice-house.","Scope and Contents Describes the procession of sons and cadets. Mentions many friends and acquaintances, including Col. Armistead, Mrs. Gen. Scott, Mr. Mayo, and Mrs. Cabell.","Scope and Contents (Morning) Suggests Sally comes home as their mother is ill. If no friend is coming down Wednesday, George Coke will meet her at Jamestown.","Scope and Contents (Evening) The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Is sending this with Mr. Moore who is returning a cured patient. Describes Sally Wright's party.","Scope and Contents The next time Galt writes about Mr. Hatcher, please include word on how Alexander Yancy is.  His Father lives nearby and is anxious about him.","Scope and Contents Their father is not upset about having lost his position. Describes John Galt [their cousin from Kentucky], and their trip down the river from Richmond. He liked the people in Williamsburg, but thought the town small and decayed. News of the ill healths of Mr. Christian and John Warren.","Scope and Contents News of the family's health. Mr. Harrison is making his farm on the river in Charles City County a profitable one. Heard recently from George and John Lambert, who are in San Francisco.","Scope and Contents Comments on visit to Williamsburg of John Galt of Louisville. Caroline Harrison has another child.","Scope and Contents Was glad to hear of John, though regrets that he did not attend the Exhibition at the College on July 3. John's brother William wants to visit Williamsburg, but studies and a family will prevent it. Thanks Elizabeth for several gifts. Encloses pictures of himself and Williams, and locks of hair from his two great grand-daughters (Sally and Elizabeth). Former President Tyler used to think the writer looked like his brother [Dr. A.D. Galt], but removal of a tumor on the lip has changed that. News of his grand-children and of Cousin Henry's return from Mexico. [Note: William Craig Galt's only son, Dr. Norborne Alexander Galt, died in 1844 leaving six children. William is Dr. William Henry Galt (1827-1893) who married Elizabeth Thruston Pope and, by 1852, had daughters Sally and Elizabeth. John is John Thompson Gray Galt (1830-1892). See Galt Genealogy, II.A., pp.12-14.]","Scope and Contents Is working hard so he can come home soon. News of his work and of Florence.","Scope and Contents Comments on his father's news that he will lose his office of Post Master. His present work and future plans.","Scope and Contents The heirs can get information regarding their Revolutionary War claims by writing General DuVal, who lives in Tallahassee, Florida, but now is in VA.","Scope and Contents Jim is very anxious to become a doctor, and keeps busy among the Dispensary, Dr. Silvester's shop, and the ladies. News of various acquaintances, mostly identified only by first name. In the evening the mosquitoes are dreadful. Some brick tenements are being built opposite them, but they are not removing the trees. News of [the Capron girls?] and possible arrangements for them to support themselves.","Scope and Contents Discusses the fees he charges for investigating and presenting Revolutionary War claims. Describes his Revolutionary documents as \"voluminous.\" DuVal is a native of Richmond and attended William and Mary in 1810. Gives various references.","Scope and Contents Sends a political article he has written and would like to see published. Williamsburg is flourishing with two male academies and a female academy in a building that cost $9000. Draft. [Note: This draft letter is on the back of a note regarding the cashier of the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, dated August 25, 1852 and signed by John M. Galt, Administrator of A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents His life and work in Florence.","Scope and Contents His life and work in Florence, with some discussion of the problems he has.","Scope and Contents Received Galt's letter regarding DuVal's circular. DuVal has been flooding Virginia with these. Alexander Galt does not believe that anything more is due his father's estate as the heir of his uncle Patrick, or John's grandfather's estate.","Scope and Contents Understands young Bernard and young Benberry are returning to William's school. Does not know how they would survive without the mosquito nets. Discusses the recent letters from Alexander. Frank [Francis Land Galt?] hopes to get the position of Assistant at \"Our Hospital\" Charlotte, Lucy, and Mary [Capron] are at Dr. Silvester's, and Annie is visiting Mrs. Nottingham in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Eliza, Sally, and little Sal have returned from the Hugeunot Springs much improved. General Lambert is at the Springs, and there was an unfounded rumor that he was dead. News of his wife's health. Their cook was married last week in their drawing room by Revd. Doctor Jones, and then ate in their dining room in the basement. \"All this to accommodate a parcel of invited slaves and coloured free people.\"","Scope and Contents Describes his arrival at the University, his meeting with Dr. Gessner Harrison and a visit to his home, his rooming arrangements, and the courses he is taking, and his financial affairs. Gives his intention of studying very hard.","Scope and Contents The Bishop will attend Bishop Doan's trial soon. Mrs. Gibson was brought to the Asylum after bringing her son to the Academy. John finished the Report. Discussed Dr. Corbin.","Scope and Contents Mr. Atkinson, the Isle of Wight Congressman, spoke at the Court House.","Scope and Contents Hoped her sister would return home soon, but now, since there is some fever in town, she should wait until after the first frost. Jim left last week for the University. Lucy and Charlotte Capron have left for school, and Mary is visiting in Williamsburg. Commodore Skinner, acting secretary of the Navy, gave Alexander permission to return home on the San Jacinto. However, they have heard rumors that it is not a safe ship.","Scope and Contents Her visits and other activities in Richmond, including visits from many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Isaac Dove is in the Staunton Asylum. Mentions the Saunders, the Hallyburtons, Armisted Christian [?], John Carter, Dick Mackenzie, and Mrs. Woolfolk.","Scope and Contents News of a sale, and various compliments on his work.","Scope and Contents Receipt with Richard M. Bucktrout for making a coffin and digging a grave for Polly Preston.","Scope and Contents Will not return home tomorrow, and makes other arrangements. Tom [Williamson?] or John should meet her at the boat.","Scope and Contents Submits two propos regarding William Galt's discussion with Rock of a change in the note from Waugh's colleague of the Fincastle Circuit to remove allusions to ladies and leave only the portion referring to William Galt and the other man.","Scope and Contents A letter from \"Zander\" discusses his life and work in Italy.","Scope and Contents Poem. [Note: This poem is addressed to Elizabeth's first cousins once removed, the grandchildren of her uncle William Craig Galt. They are Matilda Elizabeth Galt (1837-1898), Elizabeth Gray Galt (1841-    ) and Anita Anderson Galt (1843- 1861). See Galt Genealogy, II. A. i. f. g. and i, p. 13.]","Scope and Contents Circular advertising William R. Galt's school at Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Comments on the reception of his work. His plans for returning home. His life and work in Italy.","Scope and Contents The progress of his work and his plans for a trip to Rome.","Scope and Contents Discussion of the division of an estate.","Scope and Contents Arrived safely despite the heavy fog.","Scope and Contents Gives a detailed description of his sight-seeing in Rome, and mentions some of the artists he has met there. Expresses confidence in his abilites.","Scope and Contents Poem.","Scope and Contents Valentine with colored picture and poem.","Scope and Contents Saw the advertisement regarding the \"Old City Tavern\" and wants to know the size of the lot and the price wanted.","Scope and Contents Scarlet fever and measles have been prevalent in Louisville, and the children there have whooping cough. Describes an enclosed daguerrotype of his granddaughters, and discusses the interests of each girl. William has received his diploma and will practice medicine in Louisville. Thanks Sally for the \"James Town Diamond.\"","Scope and Contents Recently sent him 20 copies of the \"Enquirer\" with the remainder of Galt's article. Lackey plans to move east as the climate does not agree with him. Mentions Alexander Galt's appointment as Post Master in Norfolk and the marriage of Mary Willing Byrd to Mr. Fitchett. In 3 months last year 14000 people went through there on their way to California. \"You can have no idea of the might of our country till you see the Mississippi valley.\"","Scope and Contents Describes how he has settled his affairs before leaving Florence. Gives a resume of what he has learned and his itinerary of his trip home.","Scope and Contents Needs an additional copy of the essay on \"Reading, recreation, and amusement\" and wants the recipient to hire someone to transcribe it and give both copies to Dr. Fonerden [?] when the recipient reaches Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Now occupies the old City Tavern lot and wants to know Galt's selling price for the lot.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Harrison has chartered a steamboat to go to Jamestown to plant ivy on the ruins. This was a result of Bell Harrison's remark to Mr. Everet that that should be done, and his offer to accompany her. Inquires about Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Rayland.","Scope and Contents Letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Praises John's \"Report\" and his \"Future of the Democracy.\" Loves eastern Virginia, but finds living cheaper in the western part of the state. Each boy pays $200 and he has several from out of state. Describes his family. Visited with Major and Mrs. W[illia]mson at Lexington, where he saw Harry Williamson. Sends a translation of the \"Hymn of the Three Archangels\" from Faust. [Note: Major Williamson is probably Thomas Holmes Williamson while Harry is probably Henry Watson Williamson. These are half-brothers of John and Gabriel Galt Williamson.]","Scope and Contents Loves Williamsburg in the spring, with all its trees and flowers. There has been much socializing, because a Dutch frigate is in port. Recommends \"The Wide Wide World\" to her. Sends them a rose. Letter is signed \"Zene\".","Scope and Contents Drafts of three letters requesting the forwarding of various essays to John Wiley, Bookseller, New York; Dr. Forbes Winslow, Editor of the Journal of Psychological Medicine, London; and the Editor of the Times.","Scope and Contents Comments on William's poetry, and the success of his school. John has published 2 large medical works and 12 pamplets, some of which have been republished in European journals. Mr. and Mrs. Gray (Lizzie Valentine) recently visited Sally. Mentions John Williamson's family and \"our little Georgia Cousin, Mary...\"","Scope and Contents Alexander has nearly finished the likeness of the writer. He will make a plaster cast, and then place it at halls, where it should be as well received as the Bacchanto. Mentions Billy Loyall and Mr. Valentine. Jim is slowly improving.","Scope and Contents Requests that he mail an enclosed letter, and send him certain books. Draft.","Scope and Contents Cannot send her more than 10 of the present issue. They are, however, corrected copies, while the first numbers printed, of which she received a copy, were not entirely correct.","Scope and Contents Introduces Mr. and Mrs. Waller, and Miss Sallie Galt.","Scope and Contents Got Sallie and Mrs. Cole well placed on the boat. Gives Jim's address in Philadelphia. Note from Alexander Galt that Mr. Tyler and his family were on the boat.","Scope and Contents Describes her trip to Norfolk, and her visit with Alexander Galt's family. Mr. and Mrs. John Tyler and their five children were on the boat.","Scope and Contents Returns the books borrowed by \"cousin Mary Eliza\" and requests another one.","Scope and Contents Letter of condolence on death of his father, Dr. William Craig Galt. Writes that Mr. Denison and his family will leave December 1 for their new congregation at St. Paul's Church, Louisville.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the clipping from the \"Gazette\" of writings by herself and John. Alick [Galt, his brother] is with him and will cut the cameo as soon as possible. He brought with him a small copy of the Bacchante, and a bust of their father. Has purchased a home outside Buchanan. Is glad Mr. Pryor is returning to Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Invitation for Mrs. Mary Galt and family, Williamsburg, to attend the wedding of Lissie A. Williamson to Randolph Harrison, Christ Church, November 30, at 5 p.m.","Scope and Contents Two printed obituaries of Dr. William Craig Galt of Louisville, Kentucky.","Scope and Contents Is very upset to hear that Elizabeth must be shut up in as dark a place as possible. Requests word on Elizabeth's condition by every mail.","Scope and Contents Attended Lizzy Williamson's wedding in Norfolk. Describes the views from her windows.","Scope and Contents Describes their wedding trip to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Thought New York would be much noisier than it is. Comments on the enormous collars that are fashionable there.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear Elizabeth has improved. Describes the year as \"a melancholy one to the Lambert Family.\" [Note: This letter is dated 1854, but was certainly written in 1853. The year of melancholy because of the death of General William Lambert.]","Scope and Contents James Semple's health is better than at any time since his African trip. News of her family. Hears about the Brownes of Louisville through her cousin Robert Miller.","Scope and Contents Sends a gift from little Alexander. Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Littleton are visiting them.","Scope and Contents Was very pleased to get her description of the wedding of Lizzie Williamson and Randolph Harrison. Describes her sister's ill health.","Scope and Contents Sends him word of the sudden death of his sister, Alexina, and describes her last illness.","Scope and Contents Encloses an article regarding the Crania Britannica which he would like published in Yandel's periodic. Article included.","Scope and Contents Obituary notice for Alexina Galt, daughter of Dr. Alexander Galt of Norfolk","Scope and Contents News of her young daughter Marian. Discusses Lizzie Williamson's wedding to Randolph Harrison. Understands Mr. Norwood did not accept the call to Williamsburg. Mentions Bernard Peyton, Archie McCandlish, John Seldon, and Penelope Benbury.","Scope and Contents Map has unintelligible note on the back.","Scope and Contents Has decided to name the cameo, 'Compassion,\" and encloses a poem on it.","Scope and Contents Invitation for evening of February 28.","Scope and Contents Invitation for evening of February 28.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Is writing her after so many years for saw pieces by her in the \"Churchman\". Describes her six children. Mentions Cousin Eliza Vest, and reminisces over their childhood.","Scope and Contents Has been so ill that could write only to Alice Tyler Denison and Tazewell Tyler. Describes the festivities in Annapolis. Describes Julia and another niece of Bishop Johns. Is very pleased that Sally's mother had her picture taken. Alice is very contented, as she should be, for Mr. Denison's congregation is very kind. Heard that the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for [Alexander] Galt's statue of Jefferson. Just heard of Alexina Galt's death. Mentions little Mary, and Willy, who is with John at P.Ed.C. House. [Note: The children mentioned at the end of this letter may be the children of William and Elizabeth Tyler Waller. Elizabeth died in 1850, leaving four children. Tazewell is Letitia's youngest full brother (1830-1874).]","Scope and Contents The First Decade is not yet ready for distribution, but does send 300 copies of the \"Propos\". [Note: Badly torn and stained.]","Scope and Contents Describes Martha Christian's home. Eliza Vest has returned from Lynchburg and describes \"yr darling Robert\" in glowing terms. News of many friends, including Lelia and Marianna Saunders, Virginia Joyner, and Sally Cary Peachy.","Scope and Contents Many people think John was too good in refusing to have his salary raised. Alex Galt has a $10,000 appropriation for the statue of Jefferson. Bishop John's family are moving to Alexandria. Mentions Rebecca Ewell and Lelia and Marianne Saunders.","Scope and Contents News of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Thanks Galt for his kindness to his son, Robert. Is now pondering Robert's future education. Feels the four years necessary to become an apothecary would be almost useless. Dr. Upshur thinks he should be a doctor, and the writer tends to agree. Robert has not expressed an opinion. The writer is considering civil engineering, and generally would like Galt's opinion. Asks to be remembered to the Revd. Mr. Pain.","Scope and Contents News of various relatives and many mutal friends.","Scope and Contents Sent one of Wm's letters to Mr. Wise with a very favorable recommendation. When his son is older may send him to William.","Scope and Contents After 40 years lost his office as City Gauger [?], and blames it on universal suffrage. News of the family. Inquires about Matilda.","Scope and Contents Letter of condolence on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents Letter on condolence on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear that Sally's mother, brother and sister are all better. News of the death of Mr. Poitiaux.","Scope and Contents Letter of condolence. [Note: This letter is dated May 19, 1853, but clearly refers to Elizabeth Galt's death and must, therefore, have been written one year later.]","Scope and Contents Sends sympathy on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents The day after his last letter to Sally [see May 17, 1854] he read in the paper of Elizabeth's sudden death. Was rather prepared for it, and sends condolences.","Scope and Contents Heard from Mrs. Semple of Elizabeth's death and sends condolences.","Scope and Contents He is coming to school to Galt next session, and is bringing his cousin from Alabama. The cousin wants to prepare for the University of Virginia.","Scope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents Condolences on the death of Elizabeth Galt. Comments that while he never met her she was \"an object [of] deep interest to the entire community from the seclusion in which she lived, [and] the misfortune that she suffered.\" Asks that condolences be sent to John's cousins, the Misses Galts [Gabriella and Sally], on the death of their mother. [Note: The second death referred to is probably that of Mary Arnet.]","Scope and Contents The bearer, William, is the son of the servant Sally now in the Asylum. He wants to know if she can be brought home.","Scope and Contents Mourns the death of Elizabeth J. Galt. Will visit her the first time she goes to Kings Creek. Has a large family. Mary E. Walker visited her recently.","Scope and Contents Requests news of the family since Elizabeth's death.","Scope and Contents Sends the boy as he promised. He wishes him to be a good Latin and Greek scholar, and strong in Mathematics, but Galt has complete control of him.","Scope and Contents Praise of her sister Elizabeth. Notes that Williamsburg is very sickly and there have been several cases of typhus fever.","Scope and Contents The quote is from a poem written by Rev. H.M. Denison on the death of his wife, Alice Tyler Denison.","Scope and Contents \"Cousin\" may refer to Sally M. Galt. Condolences on a death [probably that of Elizabeth J. Galt]. Mentions Marianne Saunders, Lou Petitt [?], and the Bishop.","Scope and Contents Would like to borrow $20 for a few days.","Scope and Contents Finds Galt's description of Abe not flattering, but hopes \"that gentle persuasive, Master Birch\" will change things. There has been much sickness in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Describes Lissie Williamson Harrison as a \"first rate housekeeper,\" and her home as in a \"beautiful situation\" and \"large... and elegant.\" Have seen Julien Harrison and his wife often. \"The neighborhood is principally made up of Harrisons.\"","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of condolence. Sends her condolences on the death of Lettie's sister Alice Tyler Denison.","Scope and Contents Has been at the Fauquier Springs. Will shortly go to Kentucky to care for Bessie, her sister Alice's child, and bring back Alice's remains. Her son, Robert, will go to school in Fredericksburg. News of her father and brother.","Scope and Contents The female patients at the Asylum have made various things to be exhibited at the Fair, including two quilts. [Almost half this letter is torn away.]","Scope and Contents Lizzy Williamsburg  Harrison has a son. News of their relatives in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Would like him to do a bust of John and hopes he can stay with them while doing it.","Scope and Contents Would be glad to do her brother's bust, as he hopes to make as many portraits as possible before the Jefferson statue. Has an appointment to do a portrait bust of Mrs. Bruce.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the sympathy on the death of her brother. Wants to borrow a book for Mrs. Ashburn.","Scope and Contents Feels \"John Birch\" will cure Abe's laziness. Money is very tight.","Scope and Contents Describes the circumstances and manner of her brother's death. [Note: Gabriella Galt (ca. 1815-1891) is discussing the suicide of her brother, William Trebell Galt (1814-1854). They were children of William Trebell Galt and his second wife, Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genalogy, I.E.1.b. and c., p. 5.]","Scope and Contents Letter regarding Alexander Galt, Jr.'s proposed statue of Jefferson with a long quotation from A. Galt regarding his method of preparation for the work. Draft.","Scope and Contents News of the family's health.","Scope and Contents Terry does not want to go to school to Mr. Pryor, and the writer hopes Galt can persuade him to return to his school.","Scope and Contents Encloses money to pay for Abe's schooling. Would have sent it sooner, but because of the pressure in the money market the bank could not give it to him.","Scope and Contents Asks Galt to enquire about Abe's debt of $142.","Scope and Contents Is worried that he has not heard from his parents in the last year. Enjoys his church and congregation. His wife is a school teacher. Sends love and respects to \"the white family.\"","Scope and Contents Will pay only for a few items on the bill sent him. Thinks that it is disgraceful that his ward, Abel, a boy of twelve years, should be charged with these things. Refers to a Virginia law whereby a student cannot charge goods without the consent of a parent or guardian. Says that Galt's school will break down if he cannot keep his students from running up big bills without permission.","Scope and Contents Feels Dr. Mayo avoided him while in Norfolk. Sends Abe's fare to Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Describes her arrival there and describes the College building. Inquires about the number of students at \"Mary College,\" especially the number from Petersburg.","Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Goode's will and Galt's opinion on if he was legally competent to make a will.","Scope and Contents Advertisement for the school run by William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents The bust and picture arrived safely and he understands Mr. Coolidge's picture arrived in Boston.","Scope and Contents His sons, Edward (14) and Thomas (16), are interested in his school, and Hardy wonders if there is room for them.","Scope and Contents Returns his \"handsome relative\" to school, in hopes the strap will improve him.","Scope and Contents Deed is for the rent of the small farm belonging to Dr. A. D. Galt's heirs.","Scope and Contents His fifteen year old brother is interested in attending Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Jim has been promoted. Zander enjoyed his visit in Augusta with John's family, and is on his way to Mr. Bruce's to do his likeness. News of other pieces of Zander's work. Describes his visit to Williamsburg and Mr. Grigsby's speech. Gabriella Galt got the board to let her exchange her lot for 2/3 of Griffin's next to the Asylum. She will continue her boarding house there. Discusses his three youngest children.","Scope and Contents Refers to various calamities suffered by his family and himself, but expresses hope that things will improve. Discusses the troubles he has brought upon his wife, Inde. Has not made plans for the future \"owing to the surrounding circumstances... close confinement... under bolts and bars day and night....\"","Scope and Contents Inquires about her family. Asks her to write his wife. Hopes Bob can soon get him discharged. Continuation of August 2 to affect Dr. \"Gawilt\" plans to discharge him soon, but a member of his family must come for him. Cannot go into town, as closely confined, and has no clothing but a shirt. [Note: These two letters on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of various boys who are, or are not, planning to attend Galt's school. Describes the pitcher, medal and diploma awarded to Zander at the fair in Charleston. Yesterday there was a yellow fever scare. Describes measures against the fever taken by the town and the resulting loss of business.","Scope and Contents Is now ready to work on his bust and will come down next week. Plans to return to Florence in October. The bust of Mrs. Gatewood was well received in Charleston.","Scope and Contents Hope to see the Millingtons again before they go to Philadephia. Understands the yellow fever is bad in Norfolk, but the smallpox is abating in Staunton. Have seen many friends. Alick Galt visited them and plans to go to Williamsburg soon to make a bust of Dr. Galt.","Scope and Contents His sons will leave for Galt's school under the care of their brother George. Discusses the foibles of boys their age, and common attitudes toward them. Gives instructions on Galt's care of the boys.","Scope and Contents Will come next week. Is very worried about the epidemic in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents The fever is in Norfolk but is confined to the area of what was Barry's which was burned two nights ago. The disease might have stopped if it had been burned sooner. The Post Office has been moved to the Academy as a precaution. The panic is the worst ever and a fifth of the people have left. Harry Harwod, John Emmerson,Dr. Schoolfield, and Capt. Barron are all ill, but the relatives are composed and safe.","Scope and Contents The Custom's House is being moved to Old Point. News of the epidemic and its effect on their relatives.","Scope and Contents If the yellow fever is in Williamsburg he should leave. Inquires about the mad people and if the recipient likes living there. All his ducks died. His grandfather is busy plowing. [Note: Seemingly Wilson wrote over someone else's writing of this letter. Clearly he is a young boy.]","Scope and Contents The papers have reported the illnesses and deaths of many friends in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Knows Galt's devotion to duty and does not think he will move his office to Hampton.","Scope and Contents Note to Robert M. Garrett for $200. Receipted on reverse.","Scope and Contents Sarah [a servant?] has the fever. News of many illnesses and deaths from the fever. Capt. Joy [?] brought a doctor and 10 nurses from New Orleans.","Scope and Contents Feels the family should leave Norfolk immediately to escape the fever. Does not feel the fever is contagious.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for $100 remembrance of their distressed people. At least 500 people are under treatment there. About 25 die each day. Brooks' brother and Jim Tottendoll died.","Scope and Contents Sends fruit and flowers.","Scope and Contents News of many people in Norfolk, mainly a listing of friends who have died. Comments on the politicians' workings against Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Mary Ann Raincock Galt continues to improve. News of many illnesses and deaths from the fever. Only 15 people went to church, and as the minister had three calls to attend dying people the service was suspended. The disease does seem to be abating, as only 13 were buried yesterday. There are not 1000 whites on their feet in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents His father has the fever. All their \"home\" physicians are ill or nursing their own families. She is convalescing.","Scope and Contents Dr. Holmes thinks his father is doing well. News of many deaths and illnesses.","Scope and Contents Has just received news of the death of their father. Hopes William can ease the shock to their sister, Anna.","Scope and Contents Hopes to stay there until April, as it is quite inexpensive, and he will then be much better prepared to become a physician. Will then practice in Norfolk, as his father wanted him to, and there are now very few doctors there. Hopes Mr. Vaughan will become Post Master.","Scope and Contents Discusses his visit with relatives in Richmond. Alexander Galt, Jr. left a plaster cast of the Bacchante with the Strobias. A daguerreotype of John Lambert looks just like Cousin William Lambert. Torn.","Scope and Contents Sends word of the death of his sister Annie.","Scope and Contents Laments the death of her step-daughter, Anne Jeffrey Galt. Packed and sent Alexina's and Anne's clothes. Discusses what needs to be done regarding Alexander Galt's will. Fears after the debts are paid little will be left. Plans to open a school for girls 8 to 14 in January.","Scope and Contents Action taken by Robert Blassingham against Pleasant Baker and John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Anne Jeffrey Galt was the daughter of the late Dr. Alexander Galt of Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Mourns the death of his father and sisters. Is \"filling the situation in the Yard which my poor Father held.\" Copy.","Scope and Contents Encloses the pedigree prepared by Wm. Dunlop and comments on it. [Note: The enclosure is a history of the early Galts, tracing their descent from Normans named FitzGaultier. A letter of February 11, 1838, from W. Dunlop to Capt. Patrick H. Galt is included. As William Galt explains, the original was lost, but he had made a copy and then made this copy for Dr. John Galt.]","Scope and Contents His nephew, John H. Nash, plans to enter Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Requests that Galt let James come home, and send his bill.","Scope and Contents Zander had to leave for he wants to finish his design for the seal for the state of Virginia. Details regarding the settlement of Alexander Galt Sr.'s estate. News of various boys who plan to attend Galt's school and of a large fire.","Scope and Contents Regarding his father's will. His son is to return home to enter a clerkship.","Scope and Contents Order by Thomas O. Cogbill, clerk, Circuit Court of Williamsburg and James City County, to Sergeant of the City of Williamsburg, for an attachment of goods from William Weight and John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents The snow and ice make it difficult to get out, especially as they do not have \"pavements on our sidewalks.\" Mr. Barziza's son wrote from California that George and John Lambert are well and George recently found a large piece of gold.","Scope and Contents Lettie Tyler Semple hopes to go to Spezzier in April. If he wants to contact her about going to Europe, he should send the letters to Robert Tyler in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Would like to go on the same ship as Mrs. Semple. Hopes to return to Virginia next month and finish the bust of Mr. Ruggin. Has an order from Congress for a bust of Chief Justice Rutledge for the Supreme Court room in Washington.","Scope and Contents Describes her return to Norfolk from Williamsburg. Describes Mr. Lindsay's place, where they are staying. [?] does not want Luce and the writer to go to California until Fall, but wants Sister and Charlotte to go immediately. [Note: This letter may be from Anne Capron (1831-1909) the second daughter of Richard ( - ) and Sarah Trebell Galt Capron (1795-1847). The Capron children were Mary, Anne, Lucy, Charlotte, and Gabriel (1835- ). See Galt Genealogy, I.E.12., p. 11.)","Scope and Contents Summons for Richard Ford, Robert McCandlish, Goodrich Durvey, John M. Galt, and William R.C. Douglas to appear in Williamsburg Circuit Court.","Scope and Contents Requests that Mrs. Mary D. Galt's share of the rent for the Old City Tavern be sent to him, if Mr. Palmer has not made other arrangements.","Scope and Contents Hopes Alex can come soon. News of their healths. Draft.","Scope and Contents Sails for Europe on the Asia on July 9, and fears will not get to Williamsburg before then, so would like Galt to send his bust to the Grove on Thursday to be put on the boat.","Scope and Contents Asks Galt to loan him some money.","Scope and Contents His travel plans. Comments on the exhibition of paintings and sculpture of modern artists he saw in London. Dined with Judge Mason. [Note: This letter is probably misdated. Compare with June 28, 1856].","Scope and Contents Describes her voyage, and her sightseeing in Paris. Comments on military rule and the Empress.","Scope and Contents Explains his article in the \"Albion\" replying to the attack in the Charleston Mercury and giving his reasons for his point of view.","Scope and Contents Will make enquiries as to Mr. Ramsey's reliability from George H. Jones, Gen. John S. Millson, Mrs. Mary Raincock Galt, Aaron Jeffrey, and Hugh B. Grigsby. Gives what he knows on the location of Alexander's works. Is pleased that John is going to write the biography of Alexander.","Scope and Contents Cousin Sue has asked her to write him for examples of poetry written by a lunatic to go into a book on Virginia history and literature by Prof. Ramsay of Washington. Ramsey had letters of introduction for Prof. Maupin, Gov. Wise and Mr. Thompson, and has Sue's poems, Anna's poems, and a biographical notice of cousin Alex.","Scope and Contents Action against Edwin Hurt and John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Requests that he send the rest of the payment for the bust to his brother James. Describes the marble and his progress on it.","Scope and Contents News of many relatives in Williamsburg and elsewhere, including Gabriella Galt, Charlotte Capron, Mrs. Dickie Galt, and the Southall and Williamson families. Feels Williamsburg will ultimately be a large town, as several buildings are going up and the College and schools, while not large, are satisfactory. While things are now quiet at the Asylum, the appointment of a new Board next year will probably cause political problems. Dr. Stribling [?] has recently resigned from the Asylum at Staunton. Comments on the recent Presidental election. Draft.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $150 received from Dr. John M. Galt for a bust made by Alexander Galt.","Scope and Contents Wonders if Galt will subscribe $20 or more to the celebration of the 166th anniversary of the foundation of the College. Saunders feels it may appear ridiculous to visitors, as they will see \"the slender furnishing of the halls with pupils.\"","Scope and Contents Note to Ball and Santon for $85.25 for building supplies.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the picture, which has been put in a prominent place over the mantlepiece. Heard from Alex that he has finished John's bust and will soon send it. John is sending various books to Randolph Macon and Henry and Emory Colleges.","Scope and Contents Has delayed sending his sons until now, since received letter on the postponement of the session. Is sending another son, Samuel [or Lemuel]. Leaves the course of study up to the recipient, but wants them to have a \"good collegiate education.\" Joseph will probably go to the University. Sends $250 by the boys and will send the rest when required. \"Relying upon your good judgement and discretion, I deliver them up to your management.\"","Scope and Contents Has not heard from brother Walker in three weeks. The storm in Richmond was very severe, several houses lost their roofs.","Scope and Contents Sends the answers to his inquiry concerning Mrs. M. Gentin [?] as copied from the inquest before the Justices when the Lunatic was examined.","Scope and Contents Will send his sketch of [Alexander Galt Jr?]'s life for him to approve before sending it to Mr. Ramsey.","Scope and Contents Describes her European travels. Hopes to return home soon.","Scope and Contents A letter from Y.B. Watkins stated that Galt wants Y.B. Watkins to go to the writer's home. If Galt thinks it prudent, it is all right with him.","Scope and Contents On the occasion of her sixteenth birthday will begin a correspondence with her cousin. Dr. and Virginia Bayless and Mary Browne have returned to Louisville from Missouri with the 6 Bayless children. Mary cares for Judy [Browne Booth]'s four children. Were disappointed that Alexander Galt did not visit them. News of the marriages of her brothers and sister. [Note: Elizabeth Gray Galt (1841-    ) was the daughter of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. Her grandfather, William Craig Galt, was Sally M. Galt's uncle. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.1.h., p. 13.]","Scope and Contents Summarizes Alexander Galt's activities, including spending the summer of 1855 in Williamsburg, and recently sending the marble bust of John M. Galt to them. News of various Williamsburg friends, including Marianna Saunders' marriage to Mr. Wilmer, the Episcopal minister, Mrs. Vest's eldest son's graduation from the University of Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Semple's travels in Europe.","Scope and Contents Understands Galt has a building to rent in Williamsburg, and while the advertisement says it is 160 feet long and 44 feet wide, Watkins would like to know the number of rooms, and the height, and whether it is brick or stone.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of money.","Scope and Contents Sends her some poetry that is comforting in time of death. The poems are by George W. Doane and L.H. Signurrez [?].","Scope and Contents Consoles her on the death of her mother. Discusses death of Mamie's little \"Clopton\".","Scope and Contents Comments on a funeral service by an English clergyman, and compares it to one at sea, and with funerals in Florence. Has begun a bass relief for the font of St. Paul's, Richmond. Is sorry that \"that little boy\" [a son of Dr. John Williamson?] has such a dreadful disease.","Consoles her on the death of her mother. Offers to come stay with her.","Consoles her on the death of her mother.","Consoles her on the death of her mother.","Sympathizes with her in the death of her mother.","Sends condolences on the death of her mother. [Note: These 2 letters are on one sheet.]","Was so glad to see Walker and hear about all their Williamsburg friends. News of her father and other members of her family.","Letter of condolence on the death of her mother.","The letter is written by \"Sawney\". Discusses his work and that of various acquaintances of his.","Sends him a copy of his speech and hopes Galt agrees with him.","Wants information regarding the date of delivery of S. Bowman's, S.T. Bowman's and C. Durfey's bonds.","Discusses his newest book, which will soon be on sale. Inquires about inexpensive ways of sending single copies.","Deplores some action of a young relative of theirs. News of various friends in Italy and of his work.","Is very anxious to see the recipient, who is her sister, as well as to see Emily. Mr. Minor, Mrs. Wilmer's baby, and Mr. Washington have all died fairly recently. There is music every evening at the hospital. [Note: For identification of writer see November 26, 1858]","Describes the long hours he has had to work. Discusses the reception of his book by [Galt] and various newspapers.","Of Dr. Gessner Harrison, May 26, 1858, and August 2, 1858. Discusses the reception of his book. [Attested copy.] The letter was likely written prior to 1858 August 2.","Discusses Galt's school and his comments on the writer's book.","News of the family, especially ill health. Understands Gay Williamson would move to Williamsburg in October. They thought Gabriel had bought Mr. Jones' house, but he said he was only renting it as the purchase price was too high.","Miss Dix was pleased with the Asylum and could find no faults, \"which we considered as a great compliment, as her object in visiting charitable institutions is to discover errors and have them remedied.\" She gave the patients pictures, and ribbon and mouseline to make into quilts. The patients were very pleased that the recipient and Aunt Strobia visited them and saw their chapel.","Discusses the advertisements for his book.","Hopes to send their 16 year old son, Thomas, to William and Mary, and wonder if he could board with them. Describes her trip to Rockbridge Baths and Natural Bridge.","Hopes they can take Tom. Is almost blind from quintine. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","The rules of the Asylum prevent their taking Tom as a boarder, but would be happy to have him stay with them.","He will not return to school since his father thinks it best to read under his supervision, and in the spring he will go to business. Expresses his thanks to both Mr. and Mrs. Galt for their attention when he was sick. Walter Thomson and Roscoe Browne left for the school that day.","Discusses the Ohio land claim of the heirs of their grandfather, James Galt. Lists the heirs as the Saunders, Gabriella and Sally Galt, the Caprons, Cousin John, Alex, and themselves. Reports his progress on the Jefferson statue. Has lent Jim so much money that has none to live on. [First sheet only.] [Note: The heirs listed are those of James Galt (1741- 1800) by his two wives. The Saunders are children of Lucy Galt and John Saunders; Gabriella and Sally the surviving children of William and Mary Godwin Galt; the Caprons the children of Sarah Galt and Richard Capron; Cousin John is Dr. John Minson Galt (1785-1815); Alex. is Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt, son of Gabriel Galt; and Alexander and William R. Galt were sons of Alexander Galt (1793-1855). James Galt's nine other children left no descendents. See Galt Genealogy, I.E., pp. 4-11.]","Would like to borrow some money for a short time.","Gabriella Galt is far happier when her house is full of boarders than when it is empty. Her one purpose is to care for her sister, whose condition rarely changes. Some of Gabriella's immediate family are buried in the Hospital grounds, and she just had a wall put around their graves. Miss Dix visited them in June. Gabriel Williamson and his family are living on a fairly new \"country-seat\" \"on the left hand road to the mill-pond.\" The \"recent revolution in the Asylum\" led to Dr. Williamson being \"reinstated in his former position-- i.e. living in the building.\" Mr. Barziza intends to remain in Texas. Mr. Pryor's school resumes in the fall. Discusses Mr. Pryor's confirmation and joining the Baptist Church. During the last year the College lost Professors Washington and Minor. Discusses recent decisions and actions of the Visitors concerning the College. Summarizes the annual circular of the Jefferson Medical College. This has been an excellent year for fruit. The Asylum has 274 patients, and can hold no more than 300. Approves of the Legislature's decision on the placement of a third asylum.","Regret that they cannot keep Tom as a paying boarder, and that Dr. John Williamson is under the same restraint. Tom has asked Mr. Moriyson [?] to keep him. Feels the College would present more tempations than a private boarding house.","The writer has not heard from her daughter in a long time. She is now almost entirely blind. Speaks of \"my fellow Servants,\" including Lucy Jones, Alex, Arena, who lives in the old house, and Oliver's family. When she was young she lived \"where a large school was kept...\" Is almost 90 now, as was 10 at the time of the siege of York[town]. Their kind mistress [Mrs. Mary D. Galt] died this year. L [Note: This letter, seemingly from an old slave of the Galts, may well be in Sally Maria Galt's handwriting.]","Has been disappointed in orders this year. Describes his statue of Jefferson, the problems he has faced in working on it, and his other work.","By the Williamsburg Hustings Court of Robert M. Garrett, Sydney Smith, John C. Mercer, Lemuel J. Bowden, and John M. Galt as School Commissioners.","Dr. Williamson gave her her letter. Emily married Mr. Batte and lives in Petersburg. Lottie married Mr. Gilliam. Mentions Emily Christian, Lizzie, Mary Gregory Purcell, Dr. and Mrs. Williamson who live in the \"West-End,\" Sallie Galt, Mr. Moore, Mr. James, and Miss Carter. Lives in the Hospital.","Would like to help [Alexander Galt], but at the present time there is no work planned that he could get the commission for.","Needs to borrow some money to pay his bills. Alexander wrote that he could not help him, and people have been healthy so that he has had few patients. Has resumed his visits to Miss Pattie. Spent a dull Christmas tormented by the noise of firecrackers and pistol shots.","Hopes that by the end of the month William can lend him some money. There was an Anti Letcher meeting last night.","Thanks him for the loan of the money. Zander wrote Ma [their father's second wife] that he removed the mould from the plaster cast [of Jefferson?]. He will soon send three copies of their father's bust.","Sends a photograph of the Jefferson statue for himself and one for the relatives in Kentucky.","The committee to raise subscriptions for the celebration of the college's founding has been told by the faculty to get $15 from each subscripber. Requests that Galt send that amount.","Discusses James D. Galt's money problems and his own. News of his other work. Describes a Bachelor's Ball he gave with some other friends.","Is so weighted down by work that he has considered leaving the University but does not have the capital to start a school, and that is all he could do. Describes Mr. Gildersleeve's classes' readings.","Requests his assistance in selling some stock and in other business relating to the rent of the [Old City Tavern?] lot in Richmond.","Will sell the stock shares for him. Mr. William Palmer will take care of certain details regarding his mother's estate. Hopes for the improvement of the College.","Requests Cole holds up the execution of P. Slater against E. Hurt and Slaughter until Galt can pay the amount due Hurt's estate for the purchase of 2 women slaves.","Requests the stock certificates he wants sold, and promises to show Armistead's opinion to Mr. Palmer.","His life, work, and problems in Italy.","Discusses the marble for the [Jefferson] statue and the progress on various pieces of work. Encloses two more photographs.","Regarding the sale of his stock.","Letter is addressed to \"Dr. Gault\". Requests a loan of money or clothing.","Describes his trip from Galt's home to Norfolk. News of various boys [who were Galt's students?].","News of John, Mrs. Ragland, Mrs. Keith, Fanny Stribling, Mrs. Saunders, and Lelia. Sends greetings to various Lambert relatives in Richmond.","Sends information on the cost of pamphlets.","Discusses the revolution in Italy in some detail. Would like to come home but cannot afford to, for has lent Jim $1200.","Alex has been entered with Mr. Morris.","News of many relatives and friends, including Uncle Harry, Baynie [?] Tunstall, Maddy and Bettie Gatewood, Dessy Barziza, Pinny [Barziza?], Miss Helen and Mrs. Coleman. Believes his father is expecting orders. [Note: Thomas Gatewood Williamson was the oldest son of Gabriel and Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson. When his mother died, Tom and his sister were often cared for by the A.D. Galt family. His father was also in the Navy.]","The writer's health is enough restored that she has been able to go out and shop at Mrs. Hofener's. Mentions a well near Mrs. Hofener's door. The water at the Asylum is not cool, and the food is plain, always bacon, beef, or lamb. Occasionally they have fish, though not as often as she would have . \"They don't place any dishes or plates containing food ever at breakfast dinner or supper; But every allowance is placed on his own plate at each me..\" Mrs. Christian always gives her more than enough. Mrs. Christian says they do not give them vegetables, hashes, stews, and soups because so many patients are subjected to diarrhea. Mentions Mrs. Grubbs, Miss Carrot, and Mrs. Raglin, all patients.","Of Miss Mary Copeland, by O.S. Fowler, Professor of Phrenology, W. Giles, Reporter.","Gives details of the situation in Italy. The statue is about one third done in marble. Is working on a statue called L'Allegro.","Is glad Ann Robinson left Rose Dixon some money, as the latter needs it. News of the family.","Sends her information on a daguerreotype taken by Mr. Morsters of Baltimore of the girls at Chesapeake College.","Has been appointed by the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia to speak at the laying of the capstone of the \"New College of Wm. and Mary\" and would like to know about the architecture of the building, if it has columns, a general idea of its appearance, and, if possible, would like a diagram of it. Offers to preach at the church the Sunday preceding the ceremony. While there will try to see Mrs. Keith.","News of her daughter's family in Lynchburg. May visit her in Williamsburg next month. [Note: The writer, Ann Eliza Ege Dove (1789-1865), was the daugher of Samuel and Elizabeth Walker Ege. Samuel's sister, Elizabeth, married Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) and was Sally M. Galt's maternal grandmother. Another sister, Sarah, married David Lambert and was the grandmother of Caroline Lambert Harrison. The daugher she speaks of was probably Ann Eliza Dove Copeland Hughes. See Ege Genealogy, II.A.7., p.11.]","If the daguerreotypist has a picture taken at the last session at Chesapeake Hall, she would like a copy. Describes the picture.","Describes a recent visit to the Lunatic Hospital there, and another visit with a botanist interested in American plants. Discusses political affairs in Italy.","Describes her recent severe illness, her baby, and her other children.","Describes the death of his Captain, Gabriel Galt Williamson.","Many people will not discuss Galt's school with him, so he can give him little information. The reasons he has heard for people not sending their sons include too long a vacation, too distant a location, and need for more teachers. Inquires if Galt could follow G. Harrison's example. Alex is at William and Mary. Tells of Gabriel Galt Williamson's death at Pensacola from a fever contracted at Key West. Mrs. Williamson is in Williamsburg.","Discusses the death of \"our dear Brother Gabriel [Galt Williamson]\" who, though ill with yellow fever, saved his crew in the shipwreck on September 16.","Mrs. Hanell [?] is not known there, but he can probably get the bond cashed. Is improving slowly, but fears the trip to New York he wants to take will impair his health. [Note: Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt (1789-1836) and [?] Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.9.a., p.8]","Recently visited Dr. Chissley, the Superintendant of the Lunatic Asylum in Lexington, and his daughter. While there went to Ashland and, at a dance at the asylum, danced with Theodore Clay.","Discusses her hope that her sister and \"Brother Robert\" will be happy in their married life. Asks Sally to tell Tom Harrison that she regrets breaking off their correspondence, as she now learns that the girls can write men if the governess mails the letters. Asks to be remembered to Dr. Galt. [Note: Tom Harrison is probably Thomas Randolph Harrison (1842-      ), eldest son of William and Caroline Lambert Harrison.]","Is very upset that he has not been paid for the font, and various other work, so that he is in financial straits.","Account of Dr. John M. Galt with the Sergeant of Williamsburg for taxes.","Describes the dresses she has worn to several parties. Is not going to teach, but hopes to get a job with a literary journal. Is anxious to hear about Mrs. Joyners' [?] wedding, if Kate Waller is going to marry O. Jennings, and about Mrs. Williamson and Mr. Woolfolk. [Note: Mary Copeland (1843-  ), daughter of Ann Dove and John Copeland, and granddaughter of Ann Ege and John Dove, was a second cousin once removed of Sally M. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. A. 7. d. I., p. 13]","Recommends a firm dealing in Spanish literature, and suggests that she send her writing to various periodic through him. Also discusses various books on Spain. Their old house \"down town\" is being repaired for Mrs. Gabriel Williamson to live there. Mrs. Williamson's brother, Mr. Woolfolk, assists in Mr. Pryor's school.","Recommendation of Leanthe as a servant.","News of his improved financial state and new work he is doing. Thinks he will have the Jefferson statue done in time to return home in the fall. Summarizes his daily schedule, and gives some account of his friends. Discusses his refusal to meet Mrs. Stowe, and compares her to Benedict Arnold. People either fear or like H.R. Wise, but all admire his manly conduct.","Sends him some vaccine virus. William's school is not doing so well, for several students were ill last spring. Alexander writes that he was attacked in a cafe by Ferguson, a Kentuckian. Frank [Francis Land Galt] has passed his exam for Assistant Surgeon. Sends a drawing and an explanation of [Gabriel] Alick D[ickie Galt]'s improvement on the trephine. Norfolk has been unusually healthy. Mentions Emily and Lucy Galt and their sister Mrs. Baylor. [Note: Emily and Lucy Galt, and Louisa Galt Baylor were daughters of Dr. John Minson Galt (1808-1868) and sisters of Francis Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p. 7]","Discusses his travel plans for himself and the statue. Reports favorable progress on the Jefferson and other statues. Gives some political news, including his impressions of how Italians vote.","Lynchburg is very quiet. Plans to attend the July 4 celebration in Lynchburg, including the students' ball and then go on to Natural Bridge and Peaks of Otter. Is writing for the Family Journals.","Finds Lynchburg very dull. Discusses her writing.","Alex wrote that the visitors to his studio included Lady Murray, formerly Maid of Honor to Queen Victoria, and that the Bacchante has received good notice in Edinburg. Understands small pox is very prevalent in Williamsburg.","Is pleased by Miss Kate's marriage.","Discusses his work, especially the model used for his Sappho and the plans for the statue at the University.","Describes evenings in the Square with the band playing. Mentions Mrs. Letcher, and Mrs. McMurdo.","Plans to spend July 4th with her, before going to Old Point. \"All the N.York world are mad on the Japanese subjects.\" Has refused 3 invitations to meet with them.","John and she are both pleased that they plan to visit. Gay Woolfolk Williamson will not be there, for she is going to visit Lizzie, Randolph, and their new daughter, Lelia Saunders.","Describes the servant, Sally, sent to them from Williamsburg. [First sheet only.]","Comments on various literary men of her acquaintance, including Mr. Frank Alfriend, Mr. English, and Mr. Hope.","Reports on the opening of the Presidential campaign there. Describes his work at the St. Vincent Hospital.","News of various Williamsburg friends, including Susan Henley, Mrs. Bright, Kate Edloe Marshall, Sally Edloe, and Jean Bright. Also discusses Jennie and the Dr.'s travel plans. [Note: Jennie and the Dr. are Virginia Browne Bayless and George Bayless. See below, August 17, 1860].","Coraden [?] B. Cast, a patient from Caroline County, January 20, 1858, is cured and recommended for discharge.","Reports that the Trustees of the Academy have voted to offer him the position of the head of the Academy, describes the building, and the pupils he would have.","Many friends regret not seeing her. Tom Williamson loves the scenery in North Carolina. Describes Mrs. Henderson's party for the children.","Circular letter on political matters.","Would like to borrow money.","Wanted to borrow money, and not get an advance on Aunt Betsy's hire. [Note: On the same sheet is a draft letter to Mrs. Casey regarding the mental and physical health of her mother.]","Really wishes they could have visited for a longer time. Mary [Browne] has only a few students in her school, but has six boarders. Maria Anderson is one of the boarders. Hopes Sally and John can come for Lizzy Galt's wedding. Her fiancee is a son of Dr. Chiply of Lexington, Kentucky and a Superintendant of the Lunatic Asylum. News of her children.","Describes the Continental Hotel, where he is staying, and his room. On his trip met Dr. Hurt, who knows many Williamsburg people.","Describes the crowds during the Prince of Wales' visit. Enjoyed her visit in Williamsburg.","The letter is addressed to \"Dr. Gault\". Wants the money for last quarter and would like some blankets.","Regarding the claim to Virginia military land in Ohio. [Signatures on document represent John M. Galt of Georgia (1808- 1868), William T. Saunders [Mary and Sarah Saunders listed in text], (1817-    ), William R. Galt, Alexander Galt, James D. Galt [all sons of Alexander Galt (1793- 1855)]. G.A.D. Galt (1830-1908), Annie, Mary, and Gabriel Capron [Lucy, Charlotte, and Sarah also listed in text], and Gabriella V. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1., 3., 7.,9.,11., and12.]","News of the death of Barbara Page. Susan \"and your Uncle Dabney\" [Dr. Dabney Browne] are planning a school in James City.","Could not get anything definite from the brother and executor of George T. Williamson regarding the Ohio land claim, so has engaged Mr. J. McCormick as a lawyer. Encloses power of attorney to be signed by all the heirs [see December 6, 1860 above]. The 730 acres still due is not valuable land. Discusses the Yankees and their quarrel with the South in vigorous language. [Note: The writer is Dr. John M. Galt (1808-1868), son of John Minson Galt and Nancy Herbert. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7. a., p.7.]","News of her aunts' health.","Includes a slate of Stephen A. Douglas for President and Herschel V. Johnson for Vice-President. Two copies.","Mary Capron has a job with Judge Daniel to care for his two little children. Sally [Lambert Jr.?] is in New York, and saw the \"late W[ashington] Irving's\" home. [Note: Washington Irving died in 1859. Certainly this letter was written before the start of the Civil War, and Southerners rarely went North before late Spring.]","Expresses distress at Mary's accident, but knows she is in good hands. [Note: While the writer calls Sally \"Cousin\", there were so many cousins named Ann that it is impossible to identify the writer or the injured Mary.]","Encloses resolutions from the faculty concerned with Galt's liberality to the College since the fire. If he wishes to continue, he might indicate that the money be used for the Library, and how long the gift will continue.","Writes concerning the legal case of the heirs of James Galt, and feels there is need for evidence of the kinship of the present heirs as grand-children of James Galt.","The enemy has not advanced past Warwick county, and our soldiers hold the roads between there and here. Many families left Williamsburg, and were replaced by refugees from Hampton with nothing but what they wore. The first night many slept on the Court House green. Col. Magruder \"has just sent to John for the old map of the battle ground which is the only copy exant and belonged to our grandfather who you know was chief Surgeon to the forces in Virginia. General Lee has sent for a copy.\" Most servants are opposed to the enemy. Soldiers are coming and going from the house all day, and officers are staying with them. Mary Copland and she have given about a thousand soldiers permits to visit the Asylum. [Draft] [Note: A second letter, addressed \"Dearest Cousin\" and signed S.M. Galt is probably of the same date as the infromation contained is identical. It mentions that the College and the Court House are being used for barracks, and they have been making beds for the hospital for wounded soldiers, and that Cousin Sarah has rented her house to refugees and is going to live with Sally.]","Of Vest and Hansford for $40 for pew rent and $215.50 on account from Dr. Galt.","Describes the work of women in the churches making tents and clothing for the soldiers. Understands there may soon be a battle at Manassas that will decide everything. Have heard little from Davey Lambert, and asks Sally to find out if he received the things they sent. Asks her to come live with them if Williamsburg is in any danger. Describes Capitol Square.","It is impossible to get coal anywhere. Is now 2nd Lt. of Artillery.","Requests 4 yds. of carpeting, a candle mould, and $1 worth of potash. Candles and soap are hard to get so she is going to make her own. The churches are all being used as hospital, so the Methodist, Baptist, and Episcopalian ministers are preaching in the chapel at the Asylum. There are 750 sick soldiers in town. Lettie Tyler Semple is living in the College hospital and has charge of all the churches. Describes the Zouave and Louisiana Regiments' ball at their camp and another at \"Col. Munford's (Tazewell Hall).\" Mrs. Millington from Tennessee has been visiting them. All their property in Philadelphia was confiscated. Seventeen sick soldiers, including 4 with typhoid, have been staying with them.","The letter is addressed to \"Miss Gault\". Would like a glass of milk for a sick brother who can drink nothing but tea and milk.","Since most all of the timber on Galt's land has been cut and is going to waste, would like permission to have it gathered up and used.","Asks certain questions about the physical and mental condition of her mother. Mrs. Whitlock is not again deranged.","Describes his various military assignments in Gloucester and Mathews Counties. News of Lucia Tabb's wedding.","Requests some pieces of cloth to be used for blisters.","Describes her mother's funeral. Thanks Miss Galt for her letter. Inquires if her mother knew of her insanity, and if she gave any indication of what caused it.","Of Wm. H. Robertson, Asst. Surgeon, C.S.A. that Private Wilburne, Company A, Cobbs Legion, is suffering from mania and should be sent to the Asylum at Williamsburg, and receipt of Robert Saunders that he had been received there.","Of Sally Galt with C.W. Mahone.","He is safe, but they have been \"whipped most confoundedly and all feel rather humiliated, but not by any means subdued.\" Describes the battle and his part in it.","Has been constantly busy with visitors, and making jelly and custard for the hospital. Most of her work is for the one in the African Church which is close to her. She does not visit the soldiers as others do. Patients from the Asylum visit her almost daily. Describes Mrs. Jones, a patient. The recipient's uncle [Alexander Galt?] took a likeness of Mrs. Jones' son when he visited them. John has had 20 sick soldiers staying with them.","Thinks his brother is right to remain in Norfolk. He will stay in Richmond where he can get some work, but is not sure that Richmond will be safe for long. Gives the latest news on the position of the armies, casulties, and the probable fate of Norfolk. Does not think the war can last longer than a year. Thinks Jim should resign his position \"but he knows better than I do what is his duty as an army officer.\"","Asks Galt to give Dr. Maull, the Surgeon of the 1st. De. Reg. Vol., possession of the Academy. With Mayor Lamb's concurrence, it is to be used as a Regimental Hospitals.","Two handwritten and four printed obituaries of Dr. John M. Galt.","Of Dr. John M. Galt, stressing the donation of medicines to the Asylum by both John M. Galt and Alexander D. Galt.","Mourns the death of her brother John.","Expresses her continuing grief over her brother's death. Dr. Williamson, who said he could not survive John, died \"Sunday week.\" Mary Williamson will probably go to Richmond. Sally is living in one half of the old house, and Mrs. Sherwell, Mrs. Clara Southall's sister, lives in the other half. Sends an obituary for the Enquirer. [Note: John G. Williamson died 13 July 1862.]","Understands that ladies can leave Williamsburg under a flag of truce, and invites Sally to come to them. News of the family, including Davy [Lambert's sickness or wound], the death of W. Macmurdo, and of two of William Lambert's children, and of Sally's job signing bank notes.","Could leave home as the library and household goods could be well taken care of by Mrs. Sherwell and Annie. The soldiers used to stop at the apple tree in their garden that hangs over the street. Describes the warfare in the area. Almost everyone has left town. Col. Durfey's yard \"(Col. Bassett's place)\" is the skirmish line. Except themselves, everyone in their end of town has taken refuge in the Asylum. Most slaves have gone to the enemy. Finds the Feder polite, even when searching the house. \"Only one shell struck the 'old house,' and that did not injure it all.\" It hit just under the window sill in the library. The house was filled with enough provisions for years, but it was all used in 6 months. Understands Gov. Wise has taken the Asylum under his charge. Mentions Mrs. Goodman, wife of one of the officers at the Asylum. Letters to her can be sent via Miss Eliza Warren, c/o Col. Tabb, Wise's [?] Legion, James City Co.","Worries about him and \"all the Boys in the company.\" Mentions Miss Mary, Dr. Dove, and Mrs. Dove. The recipient can write him c/o Mr. Gilliam.","That William R. Galt has signed the Oath and Parole for a Loyal Citizen of the United States.","Request for protection by the Federals for Aleck Preston, a 73 year old servant.","Commends the servant Arena and her children and grandchildren to the care of the Federal troops.","Requests mitigation of the requirement of taking the oath. Has not given the Confederates any information, and has no intention of writing, for has no relative in the Army, and no relatives closer than a distant cousin. Has kept the Federal laws. Would like an extension, in order to get a letter of intercession from Mrs. Dix. In May 1862 General Groves said she was to be protected because she was so kind to his people. Dr. Alesander, a Federal Surgeon from Chambersburg, Pa., asked for her name so that he could mention her kindness in a Northern newspaper. Cannot leave the servants, one of which is nearly 80. \"I know no Federal person abhors slavery more than I do.\" Knows he has the influence necessary to intercede with General Wistar. [Note: At the bottom of this letter is a recommendation to General Wistar from Rob W. West, Colonel, Commanding, headed Hd. Quarters, Fort Magruder, February 3, 1864, that Miss Galt is \"truly grief stricken and desolate\" and without a home beyond the lines. She does not object to the oath on political grounds. \"Her character is rather that of a religious recluse. Moreover she lives in a part of the town which makes it almost impossible for her to hold Communication with the Enemy...\" He will be surety for her if she can remain. On the front, and also dated February 3, 1864, is General Wistar's order that Miss Galt \"and all others like her\" be undisturbed.]","Petitions that they do not have to take the oath and leave their homes. In same hand is note that Wistar permitted Miss Galt \"and all others like her\" to remain without taking the oath.","Asks her to make no arrangements to leave until seeing him, and to say nothing about receiving this note.","Thanks her for a book on surgery from Dr. Galt's library.","She will have to take the oath or go across the lines, but she can give her property to the Lunatic Asylum. [Bottom section only]","Another copy of the petition of February 2, 1864.","Is very pleased that Miss Dix has remembered her in these times. Describes his nine children. If Alexander had lived he would have taken Mollie [Wm.'s daughter Mary Jeffrey Galt] with him to Florence. Is glad to hear Gabriella Galt's school is supporting her. Was recently looking over an old Masonic book on the Grand Lodge in Williamsburg, and saw the names of John M. Galt, James Galt, Peyton Randolph, John Marshall, and George Washington.","Prisoners are not designated as \"Confederate,\" so a letter directed to \"Prisoner of War\" will reach someone at Fort Warren.","They are to be sure that people taking the Oath of Allegiance do it with true loyalty to the United States.","Wrote General Wistar in February regarding the oath, and would like an official copy of his order in reply.","Has been directed by the Commanding General to inform her that he can see no reason for her to be excepted from the general order. Therefore, she must take the oath or be sent across the lines. She is free to donate her property to the Lunatic Asylum.","Miss Sarah Galt has permission to remain within the lines until the proper authorities can take action in her case.","Describes her husband and her young daughter. Inquires about Uncle John, and the possibilities for his recovery. Sally Lambert is not yet married, but is engaged to Charles McEvoy. Imagines she knows of \"poor Alex's\" death. [Note: Uncle John could be any of several people. Sally Lambert married William Edward Sparrow. \"Alex\" is most likely Alexander Galt the sculptor, who died in January of smallpox.]","[Note: Four Galts are listed. Three can be identifed as William R. Galt's sons, but the fourth, \"P.H. Galt\" is not one of his sons. He may be William's half-brother, a son of Alexander and Mary Anne Raincock Galt.]","News of a great many social activities, and messages for many people in Williamsburg.","Sends sympathy on the death of the recipient's brother. The writer's brother is in this office. Johnnie Long is in Louisana. Would like to visit him when released, if he has enough money. Saw Miss Mary only once since leaving W. and that was before her marriage.","That William R. Galt, age 46, profession: teacher, residence: Bute St., has taken the Oath of Loyalty.","Regarding the death of a son in battle, sent to Sallie M. Galt, Richmond, and with a pencilled notation that written by Sally Lambert.","The Saunders will soon return to Williamsburg, where she hopes they will stay until their home is repaired. Dr. and Mrs. Millington went with her through the Saunders' home which they found too damaged. Mentions Lizzie Williamson Harrison, Mrs. Botts, Beverley, Mary Rose, and Belle. Mourns her brother's death.","Harrison died last week after a long illness. Caroline Lambert Harrison is left with a large family and few assets.","Gives them the power to sell his property near Pattonsburg. Copy.","Thanks him for his appreciation of the excellence of her brother, John M. Galt.","Asks him to send her a copy of the letter from his paper, regarding a visit to Williamsburg by Rev. Somerfield Lyndsay.","Has advertised his property for sale, and writes him concerning certain aspects of the sale.","Details concerning the sale of Galt's property, and a bond for the hire of Lucinda.","Discusses his disposal of Galt's goods, toward the payment of his debts. Fears his property will sell for very little.","Encloses a statement regarding Galt's note due Moelick's father. He plans to close the estate soon.","Galt's property brought a low price that will not pay his debts.","The property was sold for enough to pay Galt's debts.","Hopes to clear up their financial affairs. [Draft.]","Sends him an account for collection.","Requests that Galt, as an Alumnus, exert what pressure he can on the Assembly to give the University a much needed appropriation.","Arena (a former slave) is quite willing to continue to serve Miss Galt, but will not \"be subjected to others\" and plans to vacate the \"Old House, kitchen, and yard if the contemplated change in your Home [takes] place.\"","Explains why has not sent Galt a statement on the sale of his property, and payment of his debts.","Has been a prisoner for four months. Wonders if the recipient has Federal friends who could get him exchanged or paroled. Has heard only once from Lizzie Williamson Harrison.","Reports on the improved condition of the University as a result of the Assembly's passage of a bill, and strong interest from many friends of the University.","Notifies him, as a member of the Board of Visitors of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: also included is a recommendation of Galt by Charles Sharp.]","Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin. [Draft] [Note: There is a copy of this letter.]","Recommends William R. Galt for a Professorship at the University of Virginia.","Sent his father's obituary to the Medical Journ Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Maupin, Mrs. Southall, and Miss Eva Hughes.","Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin.","Introduces William R. Galt and recommends him for a Professorship at the University. [Copy]","Would be glad to send her extra copies of the April Medical Journal containing the obituary of [John M. Galt?]. Asks to be remembered to many friends and relatives.","Notifies him that he is a candidate for the Professorship of Latin at the University of Virginia. [Draft]","Recommends William R. Galt for a Professorship at the University. [Copy]","Thanks him for the recommendation of William Galt and assures him that if the chair of Latin is reestablished Mr. Galt's application will be carefully considered.","Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","Sends him the recommendation. News of his family, and of Gabriella and Sally M. Galt.","Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","While he has not yet been able to sell the \"Quarter,\" the taxes have been paid on all her properties in Williamsburg and the country.","Recommends William R. Galt for a position at the University.","Recommends William R. Galt. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","Thanks him for the recommendation, but requests that he change the section relating to Galt's membership in the Episcopal Church. Thinks the Norfolk Academy should be the future site of William and Mary College.","Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin.","The College of William and Mary should not be moved, and if it were it would be to Richmond rather than to Norfolk. Mentions Alexander Galt's statue of Sappho.","Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","Discusses the best time for Mr. Hope to present his poem.","Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin.","Received Tabb's recommendation of Galt. The writer is no longer a Visitor.","Sends him his recommendations. [Note: There is also a draft of this letter and an envelope.]","Applies for the Professorship of Latin and sends letters of recommendation. [2 copies]","Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","Of letters of recommendation and other letters sent by William R. Galt to A. Rives, Rector of the University of Virginia.","Notifies him that he is an applicant for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a draft of part of this letter.]","Encloses letters from Dr. Gessner Harrison to be put before the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia as evidence of Dr. Harrison's regard for him.","Did not know Rives had retired as Rector until after sending him some letters of recommendation. Asks him to notify him if he received the letters, and to tell him what should now be done with them.","He gave the letters to Mr. Wertenbaker, the Secretary of the Board of Visitors, to be presented to them when they convene.","Mrs. Jarvis told them during the war that Sally was nursing in a hospital in or near Richmond. In February gave up her house to her sister Sally Browne Relf, who has a sick husband and 5 children. She is now boarding with Sally Relf, and has with her her adopted daughter, Sally Booth. John M.G. Browne's servants were taken from Missouri to Kansas by some Jayhawkers 3 years ago. Describes John's and Virginia's families, and two marriages.","News of various boys who are planning to enter the University. Notifies him of his candidacy for the Latin Professorship. [Draft]","Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Latin. Concurring statements from John Goode Jr. and Charles Sharp. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter and its endorsements.]","Asks if Galt can attend the \"Teacher's Association\" meeting in Charlottesville. Was glad to know Galt was applying for the Latin Professorship, although Minor's endorsement has already been given another.","Sends Sally a photograph of herself.","Encloses additional letters recommending him for the Latin Professorship.","Received the recommendations from Galt, and those forwarded by Judge Alexander Rives.","One evening recently she found two Confederate officers sitting on the porch. Thanks her for the picture of herself. Mentions Helen and Hunter.","Discusses the photograph she sent Sally.","Has not yet received all the money from the sale of Galt's property.","They made a fight for William R. Galt, and still feel he was qualified, and especially recommended by the letters from Dr. [Gessner?] Harrison. Plans strategy to try and get the position for Galt. [This is seemingly an excerpt from a letter.]","Certifies that William R. Galt worked hard to get the last appropriation for the University of Virginia.","The work he was doing is finished, so he has lost his job with the rail road. May try to get a job with the railroad in Williamsburg. John and Betsy [former slaves?] were so kind to them in their poverty, and he feels he owes his life to Betsy and her cow. Enquires about Tom McCandlish, Emily Dennison, and Tom Sneed.","Thanks him for his recommendation of Mr. Kummell for the position of Assistant Professor. Requests more information on Kummell, discusses possible future plans for the University, and sends his regrets that Galt did not get the Latin chair.","Thanks her for the invitation to the wedding and sends her best wishes. [Note: There is also a copy of part of this.]","Requests that he return the letters recommending Galt, and suggests a method for their return. Disputes the grounds on which the choice of a Latin professor was made. [Note: There is also a copy of most of this letter.]","Sends Galt his letters of recommendation.","Requests the payment of Galt's debt to him.","Requests that she write biographical sketches of her grandfather [John Minson Galt (1744-1808)] and great-grandfather [Samuel Galt, ca. 1700-1760]. Requests specimans of the Drs. Galt's handwriting. [Note: The writer is probably in error in wanting information on Miss Galt's great-grandfather, and instead wants her father, although he does mention having material for her father and grandfather prepared by Margaret M. Baum.]","Letter is addressed to \"Miss S. Gault\" in \"Williamsburgh\". Circular letter \"Soliciting Information for a Biographical Dictionary fo Deceased American Physicians\" and asking her for information on her father, grandfather, and great grandfather.","The cholera has almost completely left Richmond. News of several weddings, including Gertrude McMurdo to Mr. Fell and Ellen McCann to Mr. Rogers.","Hopes Sally will come for a visit. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Thanks him for the letter and circular, and sends him various pamphlets written by her brother. Lists some of the subjects he wrote on. Their library and manuscripts are disarranged, and it will take her a while to find what he requested.","Asks her to write sketches of her relatives who were doctors. [Note: This is seemingly a partial copy in Sally M. Galt's hand.]","Requests that she write a sketch of Drs. John Minson I, William Craig and John Minson, Jr., Galt. Is collecting material for a History of Medical Literature in the U.S. [Note: The latter half of this letter is full of holes and thus nearly illegible.]","Requests that she distribute some circulars for him. Accepts her offer to copy articles on medicine in the U.S. for him.","Contributes a quotation of Dr. Physic of Philadelphia, praising Dr. A.D. Galt, to her work on biographies of her father and grandfather. Will send her the genealogy of their family [that compiled by Dunlop?]. News of his family. His school is doing better than at the start of the War, when he was turned out of the Academy and it was made into a barracks. He edits the Norfolk Journal. Mentions Aunt Mary Anne, and Emily Christian.","Notifies him that he is applying for the Professorship of Latin at the University.","Notifies him that he intends to apply for the Professorship of Latin at the University.","Hopes he told Mr. Smith that she will not accept the part of the salary that her brother always refused.","Has asked Dr. Bayless to write the memoir of Dr. William Craig Galt for Dr. Jos. M. Toner. Hoped to visit her during the war, but could not leave his command.","A teasing letter regarding Sally Galt's refusal to visit her relatives in Richmond. News of the Lamberts and Mrs. Strobia. News of their neighbors.","Thanks her for the extracts from various newspapers.","Will send her the sketch of William Galt's immediate family by Dr. John M. Galt. Discusses Dr. William Dunlop's history of the Galts, and his own theory about their origin and growth in Virginia. Discusses his children, and the resemblance between his son James, and her brother, John M. Galt. His school is doing well, and he serves as Editor of the Norfolk \"Journal\".","Will come to Williamsburg about April 1. Wonders if the recipient can get him some shingles.","Is sitting there with Gay [Gabriella Williamson] reading St. Elmo.","Submits an obituary notice for Dr. Williamson that he has written for the Norfolk papers. [Note: left side of page missing.]","Sends her the information on their grandfather's family from a Bible that seemingly belonged to Alexander Craig. [Draft]","Does not anticipate trouble for Virginia like others do, and sees \"our present fate [as] the natural consequence of circumstances over which we have had no control...\" News of his family.","Discusses the sketches of the Galt Doctors for Mr. Toner's book. A few days ago found the certificates of the physicians whose lectures her grandfather attended at St. Thomas's Hospital, London, in 1767 and 1768. [Note: These certificates were displayed in December 1966 in the Apothecary Shop.]","Discusses the sketches of Drs. John M. I, Alexander D., and John M. II Galt that he is to write.","Discusses her father and brother and their work. Is going to have a photograph taken of the plaster cast of her brother's bust. It will have to be done in Richmond, as there is no daguerreotypist in Williamsburg. Had a photograph made of an ivory miniature of her father, taken about 1801.","Our friends are buried at the west end of the church near the west door. They do not have tombstones. Mentions Mrs. Anderson, a former patient who is now 83 and quite recovered.","Discusses the life of her father that he is writing.","Praises the life of her grandfather written by William R. Galt.","Discusses her father's long illness before his death.","Praises the memoirs he has written.","Praises the lives of the three Dr. Galts by William R. Galt. [Copy.]","Discusses the biographies and her reaction to them. [First sheet only.]","Received the package with the memoirs. In penciled note says that Bishop Meade says Williamsburg was a miniature copy of the Court of St. James, and discusses the early history of the College. [Draft.]","Discusses the biographies of her father, grandfather, and brother, with changes she has made.","He will not be using photographs in his book, except in selected copies.","Discusses his latest changes in the biographies.","Received his letter of July 5. Plans to have an engraving made of the bust of her brother. Will there be engravings in his book? [First sheet only.]","Writes to clarify some of the information in the biographies of the Drs. Galt prepared by William and Sally Galt. All will be placed into the same pattern, and the correspondence giving the information will be put in a fireproof library.","Discusses when he will need photographs.","Received a letter from Dr. Toner in which he requests evidence of Drs. A.D., William Craig, and John M. II Galt having graduated M.D. Fears Toner has altered the biographies a great de [Note: The letter referred to seems to be one dated 16 July 1867.]","Discusses the sale of Galt's property by the writer's uncle, Jordan Anthony, and encloses an account of the disposal of the purchase money.","Discusses the chaos her family's papers were reduced to by being moved around for safe-keeping during the War. Dr. A.D. Galt studied in London from 1792 until 1796 under Balington, Cline, Sainders, Hervey, Relph, and Sir Astley Cooper. Dr. J.M. Galt Sr. studied under Hugh Smith and Colin Mackensie. [Note: There is another copy of the first half of this letter.]","Seeks to clarify a few points in the biographies.","Answers her questions concerning having a picture engraved. Recently saw Miss Sally [Millington?], Mr. Bright, Charley Williamson, the Wilmers, and Miss Pagie [?].","Suggests that if she publishes the biographies in pamphlet form she include one for John Williamson.","Thanks her for her help in getting the information for his book.","Plans to use Professor Maury's new geographical books and maps in her school. Describes her visit to Norfolk.","Expresses sympathy on the death of Mrs. Eliza Waller Vest.","Certificate reads that \"William R. Galt is a Master Mason in good standing and has, of his own will, withdrawn from membership in Atlantic Lodge No. 2.\"","Has been very ill and truly appreciated the recipient's [letter?].","Discusses the size of any pictures to be included in his book.","Introduces J.H. Loundes of Richmond. Her brother thought very highly of Dr. Kirkbride.","Wants a copy of the poem of Tom Moore, with an account of its history, to give it to the Editors of the \"Galaxy\" with a view to printing it and then selling the manuscript.","The poem is so little that it may be hard to sell. Quotes from a poem.","News of Annie Capron and of her nieces and nephews. Regrets hearing of the deaths of Mrs. Vest, and Peggy. News of her school.","Discusses the agricultural progress of the Valley. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Maupin, Miss Sarah M. Maupin, Mrs. Kellem, and Mrs. Martha Wooden.","Advises her to not have an engraving done.","Inquires about the money owed her.","Praises the recipient's mother. Mentions Cousin Eliza, Sister Marianna, and Miss Amelia. [First sheet only]","Requests that he pays him the money due immediately.","Discusses selling her farm and the difficulties involved in finding a purchaser.","He and Dr. P. went to see her library and found the key was not there. Hopes Mrs. Coleman has a key.","Does not think he can stay at the Asylum, for imagines the present Superintendant has some friend that he wants as his assistant. News of Mr. Lands [?], and Miss Drumgeld, both patients at the Asylum.","Will try to sell or rent her land. Mrs. Coke died recently. Understands Mr. and Mrs. Bright and Sallie, Betty Edloe, and Mrs. Anderson are all ill.","Recalls his pleasant childhood. Hopes Miss Galt will soon return to Williamsburg.","Thanks her for the lines written by Sally's brother. They have a new child since Miss Galt was there.","Alexander Galt's statue of Jefferson will probably be inaugurated July 1. Asks Galt to be the guest of the Board of Visitors at the ceremony.","Has rented two rooms in her home to people building a house on the lot opposite, but keeps five rooms for herself. Dr. C.M. Hubbard feels that if Mr. Saunders and William R. Galt had professorships at the College, its success would be practically ensured. Is pleased that Jim is a popular physician.","Received her letter telling of Mr. Saunders' death. Mentions Mrs. Claiborne, Mrs. Blankenship, and Mrs. Millington. [Note: A penciled notation on the back says this is from \"a cured patient.\"]","For sale of \"Spratleys,\" a landed estate just below Jamestown on the James River, and \"Wheatland,\" within Williamsburg. The letter was likely written prior to 1868 October 9.","Hopes to visit her as soon as no longer confined for lunacy. Requests help in getting free. [Note: While the writer addresses Miss Galt as \"cousin\", the relationship is not clear.]","Wants to write a sketch of Dr. Millington. Her brother left for California in September. Mentions Page Saunders.","There is no hope of realizing anything on her stock in the Virginia and exchange Banks. [Note: On back is letter, headed New York, January 29, 1869, from John S. Pierson to \"Dear Sir\" enquiring whether a hand stereoscope with views would be an acceptable addition to the things for the amusement of the patients. Wonders what books, periodic, pictures, and other things the institution has.]","There is a lot on the corner of Main and 19th. [Draft]","Mr. Palmer will help Sally sell her property in Richmond, but this is a bad time to sell. Gives her advice on making investments. Sends best wishes from Mary and the children. [Note: The writer of this letter is most likely John Enders, Jr. (1821- ), the son of Sarah Lambert Ege and John Enders. mary would be his wife, Mary Jane Foster, and Mr. Palmer would be either his brother-in-law George Smyth Palmer (1814-1884), or his brother-in-law William Palmer (1801-1870). See Ege Genealogy, II.A.4.,pp.5, 7 and 8.]","Discusses a bond of Barziza's, and the action Miss Galt might take regarding it.","Feels they fulfilled their obligations, and are no longer bound by the bond. They are generally in financial straits. Have had only one letter from Edgar since the War. [First sheet only.]","Encloses receipt for subscription to the Examiner. Invites her to visit them.","Discusses the bond between his son, Edgar A. Barziza, and Dr. John M. Galt. His family, as well as most people in that area, are poverty stricken.","Likes Mr. and Mrs. Chew, and her new home, but will be anxious to return to Williamsburg in September.","Account dated August 2, 1861- April 1869 with Capt. P. McCarrick.","Thanks her for her interest in his application for the Superintendency of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Was in Staunton the day the position was to be filled, but since the Board was mainly military officers, he did not have much chance anyway. Dr. Simmons does not think they made a a good choice.","Asks her to suggest to Judge Morton that he rent Sweeney's residence and office in Williamsburg. Describes the land and water surrounding his home in the country.","Requests burial \"in the old Episcopal Church yard\" [Bruton Parish]; requests that William R. Galt publish the manuscripts of John M. Galt and Elizabeth J. Galt, and to pay for this gives him 8 years rent of her house; gives William R. Galt's son, John Minson Galt, her house and lot in Williamsburg with all the furniture and her library and her brother's, except for the books on insanity, the shell collection, the marble bust, and its scarlet crepe embroidered cover, which to go to the Eastern Lunatic Asylum; Gabriella V. Galt and Susan Mayer each have a room and furniture in the house until their deaths; kitchen and land east of it to Arena Baker, colored woman, and Alick Preston, former slave, for their lifetimes, and then to John M. Galt; jewelry to Elizabeth Ann Williamson Harrison; John M. Galt's gold watch to Thomas G. Williamson; her gold chain to Mrs. Gay Williamson. William R. Galt, executor, to carry out bequests in order given. Notation at bottom, dated September 3, 1880, that this copy was left in the clerk's office, and, in pencil, that the will could not be followed. D [copy]","Finds Dr. Mead's recommendations very good. Hopes the Asylum will not be made a political tool, but does not know what policy for the management of the Asylum will be set up.","Encloses a power of attorney for her to sign so he can sell her land. [Note: Enclosed are printed forms for describing land and making a power of attorney.]","Wants to sell the farm for $1000 cash and balance in one year. The farm is 2 miles from a navigable creek emptying into the York, and 5 or 6 miles from the River itself. There were some fortifications on it during the war. [Note: On back is obituary of Mrs. Helen Maxwell Anderson, who died December 5, 1868 in her 86th year, and one for Mrs. Helen Maswell Macauly, who died December 15, 1868 in her 86th year.]","Attended the meeting of Superintendents of American Institutions for the Insane in Staunton, and was given a testimonial of his qualifications by some of the leading men present. Comments on the effect of the Conservative victory in Virginia on the Asylum.","Asks her to send them some soft crabs. Wishes she would come visit.","Sister Marianna, the Lady Superior of the St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum in Richmond is a good friend. Thanks her for the green leaf from Ireland. After seeing the recipient, everything in the house was confiscated because she would not take the oath of allegiance, but she recovered everything after the War. One of her brother's cured patients lives with her.","Encloses payment for the subscription, but can no longer take it as has no money. Her family received it for about 20 years. [Draft]","For a Male and Female Classical and English Academy to be opened in Williamsburg and run by J.L.C. Griffin and Miss Gabriella V. Galt. The letter was likely written prior to 1869 September 6.","Wants to buy 200' of inch plank, and large amounts of weather boarding and sheeting from him.","The letter is addressed to \"Cousin Sallie\". Praises Georgia and the Georgians. [First sheet only.]","For Sally M. Galt to appear in the Clerk's Office, Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court to answer James W. Custis regarding debt of John M. Galt.","Sends the order with Col. Armistead, as he knows she needs money now.","Discusses the financial and legal status of her lots in Richmond. [First sheet only.]","Because of Professor Preston's death the chair of Greek and German at the College is vacant, and wonders if Galt would be interested.","Would like some more of Elizabeth J. Galt's writing. She already has \"The Old Garden\" and \"Lines Written in Sickness.\" Inquires about Mr. Vest, Sallie's garden, Galt servants, Mary Williamson, and Rosa. This is her fiftieth birthday.","Encloses her rent from the lot on Main Street.","Gay Williamson and her brother, James Woolfolk, spent the morning. The writer's brother [John M. Galt II] especially liked Woolfolk and Cousin Sarah Saunders, and said they had the \"soft green of the soul.\"","Requests him to pay part of his long-standing debt.","Recently heard of the deaths of his two brothers. Asks her to prepare an obituary \"for the Press\" on the death of his dog.","Would like to borrow \"Political Ethics\" by Francis Lieber. [Note: This letter is badly torn, so that date and signature are now lacking.]","Advises her concerning the sale of her lot in Richmond. The workmen are shingling Mrs. Saunder's building. Understands the railroad depot will be on the Palace land that Armistead recently sold Aspinwall.","Received the old deeds and will notify her when everything is arranged.","Discusses her profit from the division of the lot in Richmond.","Discusses the division of the lots.","Discusses sorrow and joy and how one must react to them. [First note only] [Note: William E. Sparrow ( - ) married Sallie Lambert, daughter of General William and Mary Ann Pickett Lambert.]","Discusses things necessary to perfect her title to the lot in Richmond, and various other matters concerning the lot.","Discusses the money she received from the sale of lot.","To be held June 20, 1871, at 9:30 a.m. Signed by E.R. Denison, and addressed to \"dear Cousin Sallie M. Galt with Bessie's best love.\" [Note: Elizabeth Denison, the daughter of Henry and Alice Tyler Denison, was raised by her aunt, Letitia Tyler Semple. They ran the Eclectic Institute in Baltimore.]","No application for George Chahoon's [?] pardon has been received, but would give one serious consideration.","Inquires about any information she might have on a note to Edward B. Lindsey from Pleasant Baker and her brother.","Invites her to visit them in New York.","Lizzie Harrison recently wrote that Mary Wilmer is quite well. [Draft?]","Asks her to speak to Mr. Crenshaw in Richmond about purchasing the land behind the Asylum called Dalks. Mrs. \"Lisely-Ed\" [?] is in a moribund condition.","Discusses how should write while under powerful excitement. Discusses wedding of Rev. Mr. Baker and Maria Greenhow.","Discusses Galt's payment of a debt owed to Mrs. Walton.","Discusses the settlement of his father's estate as it related to Sally M. Galt's share of the lot in Richmond.","Discusses the slowing of communications by the recent violent storms. Is sorry to hear of Gabriella V. Galt's financial condition, and hopes things can be straightened out. Recalls her father, mother, and grandmother. Asks her to send news of Williamsburg. Mentions his family and his parish. [Note: William Trebell Saunders (1817-    ) was the son of John (    -    ) and Lucy Servant Galt (1773-1849) Saunders. Thus, he was a second cousin of Sally M. Galt, and a nephew of Robert Saunders (1807-1868) of Williamsburg. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.3.b., p. 6.]","Her mother would like the return of a daguerreotype of the writer, taken about 16 years ago, and will replace it with a recent one. Mentions \"Cousin Mary Capron,\" and Page Saunders. She has three children, the youngest named Lucy Galt after the writer's grandmother. [Note: While the relationship is not clear in this letter, nor in the Galt Genealogy, the writer's relationship to Sally M. Galt was probably through Lucy Servant Galt Saunders.]","Discusses deaths of General and Mrs. Ewell. \"I had great care anxiety and fatigue the last winter at my old home in getting and keeping up a fire!!\" Is pleased that Roberta enjoyed the party Mrs. Nannie Waller gave her. Her daughter, Page Saunders, is very successful as a teacher, and all the children love her. [Note: Richard S. Ewell, brother of Benjamin S. Ewell, died January 25, 1872. He was born February 8, 1817.]","Discusses the recipient's account with him.","Discusses the present government of Texas in very harsh terms. Requests a copy of Galt's poem on the death of General Worth. Inquires about the other boys who attended Galt's school when he did.","Describes the households of her Lambert aunts, and of Sallie Lambert Sparrow. Describes the \"Louise\" where Mrs. Saunders lives. [First sheet only.]","Sends the memoirs of her father, grandfather, and brother, written by William R. Galt.","News of the Lamberts, and of his wife, Sallie Lambert Sparrow.","Requests that he not leave them. [Draft.]","Encloses a deed of release for her to sign, and notifies her that all the notes have been paid.","Requests the loan of $5.","Should be paying the money his wife borrowed, but instead requests the loan of more money. Has rented an office in Richmond and will move there soon. His book will be printed soon.","Inquires if she got the form of check she requested.","Note for $20 that he owes her, and request for information on how she wants the money repaid.","Discussion of the resignation of Rev. T.M. Ambler as Rector of Bruton Parish Church, and the calling of Rev. George T. Wilmer to the post.","Uncle Aleck, a former family slave, died this winter. [Draft]","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.]","Describes the celebration, in Williamsburg, honoring the Confederate dead burried there. The letter was likely written prior to 1873 May 15.","To the wedding of W. DeBere Miller and Mathilde F. Dimitry. The letter was likely written prior to 1873 May 31.","News of his family, and a description of two enclosed photographs. Describes the paymaster's special railroad car.","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.]","Introduces Mrs. Gay [Gabriella Woolfolk] Williamson, and her daughter Mary Gay. They are going to visit Rev. Dr. Hopson in Louisville. [Draft.]","Includes some facts on their young son who recently died, so she can write the obituary.","Forwards a check. News of her family.","Of Sallie M. Galt with James City County for taxes on property in Williamsburg.","Of total receipts of W.R. Galt for 1871, 1872, and 1873.","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.","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.","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.]","Would like to keep her manuscript a few days longer to get it copeid. He is making arrangements for publication, and for illustrations.","Has fond remembrances of Williamsburg, but finds Baltimore has many advantages.","Of Wm. H.E. Morecock for $14.26 received from Sally M. Galt for building a fence between their properties.","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.","On back is notation \"How Mr. Vest got cousin Gippy's house and ect.\"","News of the Browne relatives in Kentucky. Is glad the Misses B. are with Sally. Discusses Mr. A.'s family problems.","On Alexander Galt, the sculptor, from the Norfolk Landmark.","Describes a box of clothes and other things sent by Mary Browne. Describes Annie Wilmer. [Draft]","Of Sallie M. Galt with City of Williamsburg for taxes.","Of Sallie M. Galt with James City County for taxes on land in Jamestown Township.","Describes her trip home with Mrs. Coleman. Read a book by Mrs. Harrison of Randolph Macon. Mrs. Lefevre and her new daughter are well. [Draft]","Will repay his debt when he can and encloses the executed note for his son's tuition.","He is destitute and lost his home in Quincy. Requests Galt pay him the money he owes.","Would like to repay his debt, and will try to pay a little at a time, but must support six children, his wife, and his mother-in-law, his eldest daughter is a confirmed invalid, and he keeps contracting bad debts, so is in financial straits himself. [Copy]","Requests that Galt send more money now if he possibly can.","Discusses the handling of his note to Josselyn. [Copy]","Cannot sign the contract for has no assurance that the part of the note will be paid, any more than that the whole amount will ever be paid.","Discusses their debt and his plan for settling it. [Copy]","Discusses their debt.","Discusses ways of his paying the debt to Josselyn. [Copy]","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.","Discusses the plight of his Cousin Sydney. Discusses his recent trip to England and Scotland.","Just learned of the death of her cousin and of Aunt Pussie Lindsay. Discusses death of Ellen's child.","Discusses the course of study of Floyd, [Judge Hughes' son?], and praises William R. Galt highly.","Misses Williamsburg a great deal. Letter is badly torn.","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.]","Discusses the fire and other matters concerning the Asylum. Valentine's studio is to be opened to visitors to see General Lee's statue.","Describes a Valentine he received, and his wish to have a goat to pull his cart. Has a 3 day old sister.","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.","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.]","Mrs. Powers and she will return home on Saturday, the 11th.","Wonders if the \"Demoncy Criticism\" has been exorcised so that it is safe for them to meet.","Encloses money for her trip to Richmond. News of his family, and his wife's aunts.","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.\"","Expresses sympathy on the loss of a loved one, and especially feels sorry for Sally [seemingly the bereaved widow]. [3 copies draft]","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.","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.","Wants the address of anyone in London, New York, or any large city who will buy... [Draft]","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.","Sends congratulations on his marriage. Praises his parents' married life.","Inquires about the [statue?] called \"Awakening\" that the recipient made, which is now at Valentine's Studio.","Discusses the death of her aunt [Anna Maria Lambert Strobia]. [First sheet only.]","Describes his new wife. Mary Galt [William R. Galt's daughter] spent some time in Warrenton this summer.","Has been staying at Lizzie Harrison's for 2 months, to take care for the children, and help Lelia Harrison keep house. Lizzie went to welcome her grandchild. Describes a trip \"downtown\" and the many friends she saw. News of Lettie Tyler Semple. Their new minister is from Canada. [Last sheet missing.]","News of relatives and friends, mostly women who have died in childbirth. Mr. Vest took Miss Sallie Peachie driving in his \"fatin\" [phaeton?].","Thanks her for cutting the roots for Mrs. Tyler. Suggests she send a note of consolation to [Mrs. Tyler?].","Asks her to ask Aunt Fanny, who belonged to Judge Christian, whether the writer's maternal grandmother (Judge Semple's sister) or cousin Martha Christian's mother died first, and when Uncle Semple married his last wife, Miss Joan McKenzie. News of the deaths of Robert Tyler, and Cousin Edward Semple.","Encloses $5, the money borrowed by Mr. L.L. Lee's son several years ago.","News of many acquaintances, including Anne Capron, Nannie Waller, Lettie Semple, and her children.","Was glad to hear about Mr. Rogers. Mrs. Christian is with her.","Is visiting Mittie's little girls, Margie and Virginia Boteher, who are visiting their grandmother. Surveyors for the railroad are there. Describes her trip, and their visit with Mr. Williams. Discusses the hard lives of her sisters Virginia Browne Bayless and Sally Browne Relf.","The letter is addressed to \"Mollie\". Discusses financial matters, the speed of a telegram over letters, and the state of his romantic interests. [Note: While this letter is not signed, it is probably from Mary's brother Robert Ware Galt (1847-1923), or her brother Rogers Harrison Galt (1860-1910), both of whom were in the Navy.]","Is running a printing office. Mr. Randolph, Bookseller, wants to know what Miss Galt will take for her copy of the \"Va. Gazette,\" and he will try to sell it for her. The Strobia ms. is of no value.","Sends a photograph of herself and her husband, who is now in Europe for his health. Describes her children and the area where they live. Understands Sally's health is not good.","News of her children, D. V., Kate Blackenship, Kate Nelson, and Bessie D. Prays for Sally's improving health, but is glad she has many friends to care for her.","Discusses the health of \"Aunt Lettie\" [Letitia Tyler Semple]. Describes her travels here, and mentions her trip to Europe. Mrs. Waller is heartbroken at Agnes' death.","Has opened his office in a village across the stream from Norfolk, and called Atlantic City. Has already discovered that a doctor, and especially a coroner, needs discretion. Thanks her for the two mortars. News of Cousin Lettie Gregory, his grandmother, and his father. Jimmie should return from Key West soon. [Note: John M. Galt, the namesake of Sallie's brother, was the son of William and Mary Ware Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.II.b.viii., p. 10.]","Thanks her for her help to the cause of education in securing Mr. Galt's contribution. Would like to see her library.","Also includes later relationship of John Randolph of Roanoke and his cousin Ann Cary Randolph Morris, for the Louisville Courier-Journ Attached are notes by William R. Galt on various people mentioned in the letters, and his memories of Mrs. Ann Cary Randolph Morris as seen by him in Bristol, Pa. in 1836.","With names of those who bought the goods.","Will call this afternoon as she requested.","Account dated September 25, 1880-July 1, 1881 of Sallie M. Galt's estate with William R. Galt, executor.","Sends love to Mollie [Mary Ware Galt], Grandma, and Gippy [Gabriella V. Galt]. Asks her to bring a book from the library with her. Mentions Uncle William [William Trebell Saunders?] and his family, and Jim Dillard.","The letter is addressed to \"Miss Gault\". Cannot use the upstairs room, but would like to get the 2 lower rooms. Requests that she leave her answer with Mrs. Christian before she leaves the next day.","Of Sallie M. Galt with the Treasurer of Williamsburg for taxes.","Summarizes his letter to the Herald concerning his acquaintance with a man whose name may have been Morgan or Ferguson.","Discusses what he knows about a man whose name may have been Morgan who was in Turkey about 1828.","$23.91 is still due from the United States to the estate of John M. Galt, late Apothecary, U.S.N.","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.","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.","Regarding claims of William R. and James D. Galt as heirs of Major Patrick H. Galt, for Galt's three months pay.","Of Sallie M. Galt's estate with William R. Galt.","Judge Henley was told by Mr. B. that the latter will take a minimum of $100 of his $400 claim.","Of W.H. Braithwaite for $100 received from William R. Galt, for Braithwaite's claims against Sally M. Galt's estate.","Of R. L. Henley for $50 received from William R. Galt for Henley's professional services as Galt's advisor in the settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate.","Of H. T. Jones for his prorata of Sally M. Galt's estate.","Of C.W. Coleman for his prorata of Sally M. Galt's estate.","The marble bust of Dr. John M. Galt was delivered to the Asylum, and is there, but the books, shells, and other curiosities have never been received.","Discusses their account and describes his family.","Will accept Galt's suggestions for paying as much of the debt as he can. Appended is a signed copy of William R. Galt's reply to this letter and notations on payments made.","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.","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]","Has not heard from his office regarding his letter of September 29.","Received the money. Discusses his health. His daughter is writing this for him.","Acknowledges the receipt of the money.","Acknowleges receipt of the money.","Acknowledges receipt of the money. Sympathizes with his wife in her bereavement. News of his family.","Presents his bill for the settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate. [Endorsed as paid.]","Encloses receipt for money paid in settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate. Leaves for New Kent Court in the morning.","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.","Discusses the agreement between her father and David Collins. Regrets that Miss Galt has lost her home and all her prospects.","Discusses contributions to a fund to place a monument on the grave of her uncle, Alexander Galt.","Subscribes $50 for a monument to be placed on the unmarked grave of Alexander Galt in Hollywood Cemetry, Richmond.","Aleck thinks she should wait until better weather to leave. [Note: Susan W. Galt, the probable writer of this letter, was a daughter of William R. and Mary Ware Galt. She married Dr. Alexander Duane (1858-1925) in 1891.]","Asks if Galt has seen Judge McCue's accounts of John Brown's wanderings in Virginia in print, and if Galt has published his reminiscences of the event.","These 7 letters, some of which have been dated in Mrs. Kirby's hand, are probably from Mary Ware Galt (Mrs. V. Lee Kirby), the daughter of Robert and Mary Butt Galt, or from Mary, the daughter of William and Mary Grigsby Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.II.b.iii. and v., pp. 9-10.]","Is interested in any information on a celebration in Yorktown, Virginia, in May 1822, in which her husband [William Barton Rogers] and Robert Saunders, both students at William and Mary, took part. Understands her husband's oration was published in a Norfolk paper at the time, and would appreciate a copy of it. Has some very interesting letters of the recipient's father [William R. Galt] to Mr. Rogers. [Note: Attached is a copy of information on the celebration held May 24, 1822 in Jamestown.]","Have just received an engraved plan of the Siege of Yorktown, by James Scott, bearing the autograph of Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1781. They will be happy to send it for her inspection. They want $90 for it.","Material Note: This material is arranged by the Galt it refers to, beginning with John M. Galt I, continuing through Dr. A.D. Galt and his family, and William R. Galt and his family, and ending with several miscellaneous categories. Letters are arranged alphabetically within sections. Dates in brackets are very conjectural and are based on content and other clues resulting from familiarity with the lives of the Galts.","Jack arrived that morning. Describes his treatment of himself. There has been more Influenza among those along the Bay than those living in the woods. Does not like Williamson's idea of taking company with him. [Fragment]","Discusses Dr. Tazewell's treatment of Mrs. [?]. [Fragment]","Scrap mentioning a snuff box that belonged to Dr. John M. Galt [I?], and a ring and seal \"dug up in Williamsburg fifty years ago.\" The motto inside the ring was \"A mind content/Need not repent.\"","Sends $52 with Mann Page's account, discharging Dr. Berkeley's order and leaving a small balance.","Regarding claims against his father, and the land left him by Alexander Craig. [Letter is torn and stained.]","Plans to leave town in the morning and would like to know the amount due for Galt's medical services.","Would like information on her husband's services as Surgeon's Mate to Galt's father during the Revolutionary War.","Received a letter from Virginia in which Dr. Barraud mentions that Dr. John M. Galt recovered his health by visiting Bath, and intends to stay there until October.","Sends the goods he requested. Hopes Galt's health is improving. [Note: the writer is probably Gabriel Galt (1798-1836), a son of James and Mary W. Taylor Galt, and a first cousin of Dr. A.D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 9., p. 8.]","Sends crackers, flour, and a set of surgeon's instruments which he won at a raffle.","Encloses a letter from Mr. Latham of Chilicothe, Ohio. He answered it directly and told Latham they agreed to his terms. Asked Latham if their uncles, James Galt and Gabriel Maupin, were entitled to lands.","News of a stage accident of the way from Pittsburgh in which [a relative of theirs?] was injured. [Very faded and stained.]","Hopes to see Galt and Mr. Hornsby on Sunday. The picture will not be removed until the following week. Has moved from James street to \"No. 67 Castle street Oxford Market within 2 or 3 doors of the corner of Berner's street Oxford road.\"","Hopes to see Galt Sunday for tea.","Can give him accommodations next Thursday or any day thereafter.","Discusses her husband's health and asks Galt to come visit him as soon as possible.","Eliza Lambert wants to know if it is safe to visit Williamsburg at this time of year. Ann and Mary are still visiting them. The people who left Norfolk are now returning. Cholera seems to be increasing in Richmond.","Was unable to meet Galt last Sunday but will call this Sunday. Asks him to bring his letter.","Discusses the recipient's improvements on the lots in the vicinity of the Old City Tavern in Richmond, and their effect on the Tavern lot. Mrs. Elizabeth Galt cannot agree to the recipient's propos regarding the Tavern.","Note: There are 3 letters in 2 packets too fragile to calendar until they are conserved.","For a small lancet.","Of Dr. A.D. Galt with William W. Tyler.","That Jackson's and Saunders' accounts taken for payment of the writer's father's debts to them.","Of accounts of A.D. Galt, R.C., J.H. Ewing's estate, and the Lunatic Hospital.","Of names and amounts, including Mann Page, Captain Hall, John Pryor, Mr. Ball (Student), John Dixon, and Mrs. Fox.","Of a resolution to apply to the Legislature regarding moving the College.","Due his father for Revolutionary War service.","Mentions many friends and relatives, but usually only by first name. Would rather live in Richmond than Norfolk, but finds she likes Norfolk more the longer she is there. Was in Norfolk [?] just after the fire. Is pleased with \"cousin Billy Galt's\" wife.","Arranges to send her some things.","Discusses Maria's board and education, and Mr. Marshall's ideas on the subject.","In regard to the request made by Pleasant and his wife Arena Baker, I have only to say that I prefer post-poning the baptism of their children, until things are in a more settled state in the colored congregation.","Returns her copy of the life of the Bishop. Sends Sally a book in preparation for confirmation by Bishop Johns. [Note: Rev. Wm. Hodges was the minister at Bruton Parish Church, 1837-1848.]","Discusses Ann's newest love and her piano playing. Mary Browne wrote that she heard Sally Lambert had inherited a large fortune, but it is not true.","Mr. Empie is expected tomorrow for the consecration of the new Chapel. Understands E. Southall will soon marry Mr. Coke.","Is very worried about John, and other members of her family.","Discusses her interest in the lot at the corner of 19th and Main in Richmond, known as the Old City Tavern lot.","Would like to borrow something to read. Marianna and Sally are well and enjoying themselves.","Discuss the kinds of goblets they have, and the price of English cheese.","Discusses some china that was ordered, and a possible error. Has both Puerto Rican and New Orleans Molasses. [Note: On the reverse is a draft letter from Elizabeth J. Galt to Mrs. Vest thanking her for some vases and flowers.]","Will come visit with her brother, Ann, and Frederic. Most of the people in Richmond seem to be planning trips. Describes a recent fire in the Armory and a meteor shower that same night.","Sends fresh strawberries and peaches. The baby is well.","Papa returned from New York, leaving Thomas well situated and doing well in his studies. Has decided again to try to get into the Navy, though Gabriel opposes it. Gabriel expects to be ordered to the Congress shortly. Mentions \"Major,\" Uncle Price's death, and Annie. Teases Elizabeth and Cousin Mary Browne, and inquires about relatives in Richmond.","Asks about all his relatives in Williamsburg.","His father left yesterday for 2 years at sea. Sends love to all his relatives and to the slaves. [Note: Both these letters were written when he was very young]","For Mrs. Dr. Galt and family to attend the valedictory address to the Washington Society, Tuesday, the 11th, at the Methodist Church. [Signed by Talbot Sweeney and around June 1848]","Thanks him for the gift, which he fears is too valuable to accept from a friend.","Asks to borrow \"Bacon's Rebellion.\" Has been ill.","Orders some Ede's essence Verbena, Florida Water, and Lavender Water.","Finds the bust a perfect resemblance, and sends a poem on it.","The letter is addressed to \"Zene\". Sends her the lines written on the death of Belle and describes her death.","Thanks him for the package of books and London papers. Spends the time \"wrested from sickness\" in helping John by making pens, sealing, transcribing, and correcting proofs. Describes some of their new books. Williamsburg seldom changes, but she can see one improvement from her window- \"a broad gravel walk from our house round to the street: a consideration where the streets are guiltless of pavement.\"","Thanks him for the books, which were the ones she was just ready to order. For seven years has been so sick that she is \"as stationary as any article of household furniture.\" Henry Howe was there last week collecting materi for a history of Virginia, and Sally gave him a picture of the Old Capitol and one of the old stone ruin in James City County \"which has the appearance of having been a place of defence, having loopholes and c.\" He asked John to prepare a historical sketch of the hospital. [Note: Henry Howe, Historical Collection of Virginia... Charleston, S.C., 1856, contains a sketch of the Capitol, p. 329, and of \"Ruins at Jamestown (probably the church tower) on p. 317. In his Preface, Howe states that he began his travels for the book in 1843, and that most of his drawings were made on the spot.]","Appreciates Mrs. Gatewood's offer to make Lissie Williamson's and Sally Galt's dresses, but does not want her to go to the trouble when she is not well. Asks her to have Gabriel Williamson bring a box up with him.","Thanks him for his gift, \"the greatest wonder of the vegetable kingdom ever seen here.\"","They expect her in May. It is unlikely that Sally and Marianna will go with John to the Medical Convention, for he is planning on going to Niagara and into Canada. [Note: While this letter is unsigned, and addressed to Mrs. Dr. Alexander D. Galt, c/o Dr. J.M. Galt, Williamsburg, the handwriting and contents show it to be from Elizabeth J. Galt to one of the Lamberts in Richmond.]","Returns the essays to him and expresses her disappointment that the promise of the thesis could not be fulfilled.","The recipient's former neighbors, the Saunders, have a house full of guests. Discusses the recent weddings of Harriet Edloe to Mr. Lamb, Etta to Mr. Tinker, and Anna Wilson to Mr. Donnan. The latter two were performed by the Rev. Mr. Withers, the Chaplain of the Asylum, who boards with Mrs. Edloe. \"The 'Taskers' from Phillidelphia are conducting the Springs in the ravine by the Asylum throughout the whole building.\" The Female Academy has 51 students, and the male has 50. Mr. Ford is the Principal of the latter. There are only 40 students at the College. Mr. Hopkins has gone to Annapolis and Mr. Ewell and Dr. Totten divide the classes.","Often thinks of the recipient and her dead loved one.","Sends her some \"fresh trifles\", and inquires about Mrs. Saunders' health.","Knows her to be an admirer of Miss Waterman, the postess, and informs her of the projected subscription publication of her poems.","Orders various kinds of paper and some sealing wax. Her brother will pick them up and pay the bill.","Often thinks of them in their summer home.","Is pleased that she and \"the little ones\" are pleasantly situated for the summer, and that Barbara Page is off her crutches. Describes Sally and John weighing hailstones, and making other weather calculations for Professor Espy. [Note: On reverse is a letter, Elizabeth J. Galt to [?], praising his review of the 1842 Report of the Eastern Asylum in the \"Churchman,\" and correcting two typographical errors in the article.]","Returns the handkerchiefs. Marianna could probably have marked them better, as Elizabeth's hands were trembling with weakness, and it is always hard to write on fine silk. Sends a wish for Mr. Harrison and \"his Chosen One.\"","Sally has gone to Richmond and can spend the whole summer as John and her mother are well and the writer is \"never sick enough to require attention, and is always too much occupied to require amusement...\" Discusses Dr. Hawkes' refusal to take the appointment. Mr. Minnigerode and Robert Christian are in the mountains. Discusses Miss Ferrier's books, and her rationalization for reading novels. The Millingtons wanted to take Sally to Philadelphia with them. Landon C. Garland has accepted a professorship in Alabama.","Thanks her for the books and asks her to congratulate Robert on his \"Chosen One.\" [Tyler?]","Returns one book and will return the others soon. They \"always keep a cover on a book which is not our own.\" Sally's health has improved since the Convention.","Sally plans to go to Richmond with Marianna Saunders and Beverley Botts to visit Peggy Blair. Asks them to buy some clothes and books.","Received the package with the \"plate-- 2 goblets, 2 tumblers, one waiter...\" Discusses an embroidered dress for Sally. A student, a brother of Dr. Dudley, says they are considered heirs to an immense fortune that has been discussed in the English papers. Dr. Dudley's case of insanity is very sad, but his sweetheart says she will wait for him, or become \"deranged\" herself.","His letter confirmed the news that John Lambert had gone to California. One of Judge Christian's sons and others from Williamsburg have gone. John would like his opinion about shares of stock from the Exchange Bank of Virginia. [Draft]. [Note: This letter is addressed to Dr. J.M. Galt, Williamsburg, but Elizabeth seems to have been using blank scraps from received letters for her drafts of outgoing letters.]","Sally and John enjoyed their visit to Richmond a great deal. The day of the storm they did not go for their ride as they had 30 quarts of strawberries from their garden to preserve. Sends some seeds.","Understands Sally is having a wonderful visit. Hopes Sally Lambert and little Sal will come for a visit, but little Sal should be warned that \"Williamsburg is like a very little Richmond in thick fog.\" The town is still in \"the same horrid state of contention\" and there was some incident involving a professor whistling to an empty classroom and a student beating time. Sends a recipe that she used to cure John of dyspepsia.","Nothing else is talked of, thought of, dreamed of, hoped for, wished for, prayed for but the poor old College... The Professors have all resigned. The whole town, \"save some few implicated in the atrocious concern,\" are on the side of virtue. The students were very upset at a rumor that the Visitors plan to suppress their Societies. Many students returned only from attachment to the Societies. The rivalry among Societies is fostered by certain townspeople, who allow only members of a certain Society in their homes. Sally has friends in all groups who visit at the same time. John is busy planning the new wings.","John has just been made an Honorary Member of the Washingtonian Society at the College, but as he is opposed to all secret societies he cannot join. However, he wants to present them with a bust of Washington, Marshall's \"Life of Washington,\" and Sparks' \"Life and Writings of Washington.\" Mr. Millington has a bronzed plaster bust, but says a painted one would be better.","Orders some carpeting, lemonade glasses, and a jelly strainer, if he can get them from the North without incovenience.","Would like to honor her request, but is ignorant of the \"Court etiquette of the May Queen\" and feels many Beaux could do a better job.","Sends a speech to be read when presenting the sceptre to the May Queen, but hopes she can get something better.","Hopes Tommy and she are obedient and polite, and say their prayers, though she is not there to hear them and tell them Bible stories. Martha Vest brought Sally some flowers yesterday, and flowers are blooming in their garden. Eliza Walker [Vest?], and Willie Vest play out daily. Alexander Galt, Jr. has a white pig.","Sends book-marks for Lissie, Tommy, Johnnie, and their parents. News of Eliza, Jenny, Mary Eliza, Bella Waller, and the two Cynthias. Understands Miss Devereux is a very good teacher for them.","Is pleased Tommie and Johnnie are better, and that Gabriel is well. A friend of Gay's will live in Williamsburg with her newly married brother. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Thanks them for the roots.","Cannot mark her handkerchiefs for her eyes are very inflamed.","Enclosed $3 for a subscription and various pieces written by members of her family for publication consideration. [Draft] [Note: On the reverse is an extract from a lecture by G.P.R. James, concerning Alexander Galt's Bacchante.]","Asks the recipient to give the enclosed letters to Mr. Chas. Palmer to be transmitted to England. Discusses the method used to send John's Reports to Europe.","Asks her to write a \"wish\" to be given a student at the College on his birthday.","His orders were suspended, but he leaves Saturday.","The letter's date may range from 1843 to 1845. As a married woman with two children, she cannot be a very punctual correspondent. Describes her two children. Discusses Mrs. Clara Southall and Bob Tyler.","The letter's date may range from 1848 to 1851. The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Describes the antics of her daughter, Mary. The health of her Lambert relatives. News of her brothers, William, George, and John. Discusses her reading. Recently came across Robert Tyler's poems.","News of her Lambert relatives. Discusses her brothers' lives in California. Mr. Cummins, the new minister at St. James, is very popular. Discusses, \"North and South or, slavery and its contrasts.\"","The date of 1848 is uncertain. Their visit should not prevent Sally from going north with John. George Lambert is recruiting in Caroline and expects to return to Mexico. William Lambert is in Fluvanna County, John hopes to get his law license soon, and David is a merchant.","Little Sally Lambert and Eliza Lambert have gone to the Huguenot Springs. Hopes Sally Galt will come up to go to the springs too.","Hoped to visit them, but is too tired from Friday's lectures.","Sends the \"Beauties of Byron\" as a small gift for the \"sweet intimate and companion of my earliest years.\"","Asks that her name be put on the subscription list for Miss Waterman's book. \"The little boy is thought very much like his Father.\"","Thanks her for the letters from herself and from Sally.","The date for this letter may fall between 1841 to 1842. Lizzy and Tom Williamson are enjoying themselves a great deal, and would probably have been sick if they had not left Williamsburg. News of her sister and of Peggy.","Asks Elizabeth, her mother, father, and sister, to write in Marianne's album. The letter was likely written ante November 1841.","Asks her to mark handkerchiefs, George F. Harrison.","Thanks her for marking the handkerchiefs.","Cannot come for a visit before she leaves the next day. Will take things to Sally in Richmond.","Mamma and the dear little Stranger are as well as can be. Thanks Elizabeth in the name of \"our little sister\" for her good wishes.","Describes the phenomenal blossoms of their Japonica. Their neighbor, Sterling J. Crump, just died. The writer has not mourned anyone as much since his brother died in 1815.","Illness is on the increase in Richmond, but their block is still healthy.","Is very pleased with Mr. August's appointment as Steward [at the Asylum?]. Describes their strict observance of Friday as a fast day. The letter was likely written ante 1853 August 6.","The sofa should arrive soon.","His wife sends them a few of her flowers and lemons with Miss Lucy Claiborne.","[Note: There are two letters from Strobia to EJG that cannot be described until they are conserved.]","Her mother is more unwell and Aunt Douglass has just arrived, so she cannot come over with Robert. However, she definitely plans to be there on the first.","Has been ill.","Thanks her for the things she sent. The letters she sent are not to be destroyed until the writer sees Liz.","Asks her to write a note declining the party at Governer Tyler's. Inquires if Alexander is tired of her dinners.","Feels she is a highly favored little girl for being able to write Lizzie. Brought some of their gingercakes. Her brother, Walker, goes to Mr. Pryor.","Has rarely been able to get ready-made clothing in the North, and thinks Dr. [John M.?] Galt will do better to get a cloak here. Leaves in the morning for New York and will look for Dr. Galt's books.","Describes the material they have for making men's cloaks. [Note: A draft of Elizabeth's reply is on the bottom. She says they prefer the $7 per yard material.]","Hopes to see Williamsburg, and all her Galt relatives soon. Has a little sister, Fanny. Lizzie and Father are well. Mentions sister Mary, Auntie, and Eliza, and several of the Galt servants.","Asks her to write a few lines for her to recite to the Queen of May.","When she returned home found \"little Lizzy\" quite ill. Has been busy measuring their new house. Describes in detail some sewing that Mary [Dixon Williamson?] could do.","Papa took them there, but had to go right on to Norfolk. They like all their Mama's [stepmother's] brothers and sisters.","Her father seems to know everyone in the village. Is busy sewing dresses. Hopes to spend a week in Williamsburg in June or July, and then go to Old Point. Understands the \"British Liver\" is having a house built.","Describes their trip from Williamsburg. While they were at the Strobia's in Richmond, they saw Rebecca and Mary Bird, Beverley Botts, Miss Barbara [Page?], Bella Waller, and many other friends. Johnny scared them with an accident with his horse. Her father does not have any orders yet. Describes Charley's greeting to her. [Note: Johnny and Charlie are Lissie's half-brothers. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii. [c] and [d], p.2]","Tom and she go to school to Mrs. Gordon. Their parents are going to Richmond, and when their mother returns they will go to Caroline.","Gay will take the chidlren to her father's for a visit, but he feels Caroline County is too unhealthy for them to live there. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Hoped to return with Dr. Smith, but is staying with Dr. Dabney, as there are few there to sit with him. Mentions Hal, who intends writing Sal and John, and who is staying a miles from him.","Gay came to Richmond with him, but they left the children at Taylorsville. The children love Gay's sisters and brothers.","Left Gay in Richmond. The Saunders are quite well. Cousin Maria Strobia enjoyed her trip to the North. Describes the fair Lizzie Williamson and Lelia Saunders held.","Bet [Lizzy Williamson?] has been ill with fever, but Mrs. Saunders is taking good care of her. Describes their entertainments.","Asks her to return the speech of Mr. Kents that she borrowed.","The writer and Lucy thank Elizabeth for the wreath.","Understands Elizabeth has returned safely to Williamsburg. Thomas Su Su Lally [?] threatens suicide, for Charlotte is leaving for Berkeley. Sends handkerchiefs for the servants. The letter was likely written ante 1841 December 24.","Poems on abstract topics, poetic wishes sent to various friends and relatives, essays on nature and human lifetimes, \"testimoni\" recommending various unidentified people for unidentified positions, and descriptions of various daguerreotypes.","Is pleased to hear that the recipient has applied for the office of Physician to the Royal Edinburgh Asylum. [Draft] [Note: On the reverse is a draft recommendation of Robertson for the position he is interested in.]","Will be pleased to relieve the \"destitute condition... [of] the Garrison on the Fort...\"","Discusses a possible error in the transfer of 5 shares of stock from the Bank of Virginia, Richmond, to the Branch Bank at Norfolk. The shares were purchased by Thomas Williamson, Cashier, in the name of John M. Galt, administrator of A.D. Galt, on 23 October 1843.","Hopes to see him tonight about hospital business. [Draft] [Note: On reverse is list of names.]","News of various hens that are laying. [Note: Endorsement in another hand that this is John's first letter.]","Signed as the recipient's security with the understanding that he would get another signer. Otherwise, will not be able to assist him.","Is unhappy that William Y. Peyton is leaving Williamsburg, but is sure he will be a valuable addition to any community, for he has been a devoted student.","Describes his ideas for the make-up of the book.","Would like to assist him, but the only vacancy was filled December 28, and no other vacancy is anticipated. Inquires about the plans, made at the medical convention in Richmond, for a journal.","The answers to the recipient's questions can be found in a letter to the Committee on Lunatic Asylums of the last session of the Legislature, a printed letter to a member of the Senate, and a letter from Galt to the recipient.","Recommendation of Mr. Bowden's character and political zeal. He was a school fellow of the writer.","Discusses placement of a patient in the Asylum and the costs and facilities thereof.","Describes the salary and other benefits of the office the recipient inquired about. Details the duties. If the recipient is interested, she should send references immediately.","Discusses Mr. Jones' case.","Chronicles his actions and those of his staff in the care of Mr. Banks.","Inquires about the mental and physical condition of her mother.","Intends publishing a history of Williamsburg, and would like copies of all Dr. Galt's information on the subject, including a history of the Asylum.","Sally has gone with Mr. Cocke to hear Mr. Overton speak at the Chapel. Mrs. Botts, sister of Archie and Beverley Blair, and aunt of Peggy Blair, just died. Mr. Waggaman say Mr. Tyler will give him an office, but when asked if he [Tyler?] could get ones for Robert and John [Tyler?], he [Tyler?] replied \"An office under Government is the graven of Talent\" and Waggaman replied with \"Thank you for wishing to bury mine.\"","His father has slept and looked better recently than for a long time. [Note: These 2 letters plus the one below from Missouri are on one sheet.]","Describes an evening spent with various older women, and their comments on John. Describes a recent visit to Judge Geratt's [?]. [Draft?] [Note: Only slight changes in handwriting indicate this was written by all 3 Galt women.]","Sends the rough copy of the Report by mail, as Mr. Bowden advised them.","Would like to borrow Bill to clean her cellar and put away her coals.","Returns the books which he enjoyed very much.","Inquires about the amount of the extra salary offered Galt several years before, which he refused.","Is in desperate need of money, and her father cannot help as he is very poor.While Mr. Galt is almost a stranger, she hopes he can assist her. The letter was likely written ante 1857 October 16.","Chastizes him for saying her devoted admirer in Philadelphia is the insipid Mr. B. [Note: On same sheet with letters from Elizabeth and Mary D. Galt, see above.]","Letter is addressed to \"Dr. John Gault\". Discusses an old account with Galt's father, and one with John W. Murdaugh. Had the writer's child lived, he would have paid it. The writer has made over Eliza and Wm. to Capt. Armistead for him to sell. Finds many references to Elizabeth \"among her friend John's writings.\"","Thanks Galt for his gift to the writer, and for the gift to the F.L. Society, which \"so strikingly delineates the strong and noble features of our Literary Father.\"","Asks him to prepare some toasts for the dinner on the Fourth of July, and suggests some subjects.","Discusses men he has up for sale and where Galt can see them.","Asks Galt to give Mr. Vogdes various instructions in bidding for some land for Saunders.","Mr. Moncure Robinson would like to visit the Asylum between 11 and 12 this morning.","Introduces Mr. Shepperson of Albemarle County who has come to learn the details of the proposed new building, so that he can bid for the contract.","Asks Galt to stop at the office of Vogdes and Phillips in Philadelphia, and see if they have anything to send him. If Mr. Vogdes has sold the land, Saunders would like to have the deed sent with Galt.","Invitation to attend a Ball at Gloucester Court House, Thursday, 7 October, at 6 p.m. J.A. Coke is one of the Managers.","Was indisposed when he called, and hopes he will come this evening.","Would like to borrow his copy of Byron's works.","Recommends some blue-black English cloth and sends the prices of various other goods.","Uncle Jack wants to go \"home,\" where he feels he will be more comfortable. Sends the address of Dr. Philip Thornton in Rappahanock County, Virginia.","Thanks him for past favors and true friendship.","For [shoeing horses?].","For books and postage.","For digging a grave and tolling the bell.","On income received by John M. Galt II and payments made by him. Memo.","Toasts, and various short descriptions. Also, descriptions of various birds done when very young.","Just learned that he is going to leave and begs him to stay.","Enjoyed their trip, but was glad to get home. Mentions the Millingtons, Minnegerodes, the Holmes, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, and Agnes Douthat's wedding. The only topic of conversation is the College.","Discusses the wartime hanging, in Norfolk, of a Mr. Wright. Tom Williamson and his wife and son were in Richmond in October.","Sends the requested sketch, but knows it is but a faint resemblance to the dead original.","Letter of condolence on Mr. Catlett's death, with descriptions of the care given him, and of his funeral.","Sends him some of her brother's Reports, and calls his attention to the statement in the 1861 Report on the beneficial influences of children in the Asylum.","Requests that five pounds of butter be sent every week as they use much food from their table for the soldiers in the hospital.","Describes the death of her mother.","Thanks him for the gift.","Mr. Garbardini [?] is very highly thought of there. He married Mrs. Hemson's daughter. Visited Caroline Lambert Harrison, Mrs. Carter, and Mrs. Mckenzie.","Their ocean voyage was quite pleasant, and she was only sick once. Mr. Tyler says she would make an excellent sailor. Mr. Tyler was pleased that \"John Galt should have achieved so extensive a European reputation.\" The crystal palace surpassed her expectations. Saw Alexander Galt's Bacchante and a picture titled \"Spring.\" [Note: While this letter begins \"Dear Mama,\" the address is to Elizabeth J. Galt.]","Describes a visit to the dentist, and the good news that she does not have to have her front teeth removed. Miss June Harrison married Mr. Scott, the missionary to Africa. They just got a letter from George Lambert. Mentions Lizzie [Williamson Harrison?] and her children, and Marianna and Lelia Saunders.","Her relatives want her to go to the theatre, but she will not since her mother does not want her to. Mentions Peggy, Marianna Saunders, and W.L.","Describes her visit, her church attendance, and the bad manners of Rebecca Byrd and Tom Watson's sister. News of many acquaintances. Mentions John Enders.","Sends messages from various relatives in Richmond, and comments on these relatives. Discusses various plans for going to New York with the Lamberts. Mrs. Strobia wishes John and Marianna Saunders would \"make a match.\" On the boat met a Capt. Fulton [?] who was at Yale with Dr. Norborne A. Galt.","Describes their walk to the Capitol, and insides of City Hall and the Capitol.","Describes her shopping, visiting and church attendance. George Lambert is going to Texas with the volunteer company. John Galt saw Mr. and Mrs. P[olk?] in the W[hite?] House. Aunt S[ally Lambert?] thinks Mrs. Galt was like Sally when she was young, and Elizabeth is like Aunt W [Elizabeth Galt Williamson].","No one knows what church the Governor's family attends, and no one has attended their levees except Cousin W[illiam Lambert?]. He did not know the ladies present and said most of them were Jewesses. Mrs. English, the Governor's daughter, presides over the house and assists Miss Selina in entertaining, for Mrs. Johnson's health is not good. Discussion of the Governor's background and social standing. [Note: Joseph Johnson from Harrison County was Governor from 1 January 1852 until 1 January 1856. He was the first governor elected by popular vote.]","Peggy Blair came to visit her, although she is quite an invalid. Describes the closing of the Convention. Wants John to bring a \"graham bisquit\" as the Lamberts have never seen one.","Mrs. D. Waller was on board but was met at Jamestown by Mr. Waller.","Expected John, and did not make arrangements with the Saunders to go home. Discusses other possible arrangements for her to get home. [Note: While this letter is headed May, it is postmarked June 8.]","The past year has been one long night. Asks to be remembered to their relatives in Kentucky.","Describes the weather, and a visit by a young boy and his dog. The dog's mother is now wild, for she was left at home when the owner went to the war seven years ago.","Describes four children making soap bubbles.","Encloses an article to be published in the \"Lady's Book.\" Discusses her family's long enjoyment of the magazine, and the problems of constantly having copies borrowed.","Asks him to come to see \"Unkle\" Aleck, an old slave of the family.","Would like the copy of \"Galt on the Treatment of Insanity\" which was in her brother's library that she sent to the Asylum for safekeeping during the War. Praises Hubbard's eulogy of Dr. Williamson.","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.","Describes the visit of Dr. McCabe. Mainly news of arriv and departures. Describes Lizzie Williamson's \"Miniature Library.\" Cousin Lucy is better.","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.\"","Asks to borrow \"Randolph's Letters,\" and sends best wishes for the new year.","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.","Recommends \"Our Old Home,\" published in 1864 by Hawthorne, to Cousin Eliza. Calls Williamsburg \"This once the Queen City of the South.\"","Gives her reasons for favoring Greeley for President.","Sends a leaf from Washington's birthplace. The letter was likely written ante May 1854.","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.","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.\"]","Letter of sympathy on the death of her child.","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.","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.","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.","Expresses sympathy on their bereavement. Has suffered so many times.","Thanks the recipient for some shopping, and encloses $5 for some long lace sleeves.","Asks the recipient to thank Mrs. Robinson for the flowers.","Discusses death and burial of General Pickett.","Discusses Professor Moore, the author of \"The Night Before Christmas.\"","Discusses a horse and rider seen in the Capitol grounds, and the many miniatures in ivory in Richmond.","Describes a visit to Mrs. Clifford Cabbel.","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.","Inquires about a bond executed by the recipipent and John M. Galt to R. McCandlish and R.H. Armistead, trustees of the Hambleton Lodge.","Recently saw Mrs. Maupin, and learned all was well in Williamsburg. Is anxious to take Page [Saunders?] home with her.","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]","Thanks her for the pretty and useful gift.","In a letter, Miss Dix told her that she had had one of the Revolutionary curtains \"of our Grandfathers, (which you gave to us),\" framed and placed on display in Independence Hall. Some Confederates have blamed the writer for giving away these relics, but Miss Dix's pleas in her behalf at Fortress Monroe and Petersburg make it correct. Miss Dix was a great help, but the writer feels Mrs. Mayer did the most good in the time of threatened exile. [pp. 9-12 only]","Farm was owned by Sally M. Galt and was said to be located 1 1/2 miles from King's Mill Wharf on James River. Also gives a brief description of Williamsburg.","$6.14 paid by H.M.C. for Sally Galt to Mrs. Coleman for the Lee monument.","Discusses the successes of her brother Dessie [Decimus Ultimus Barziza]. [Last sheet only. Last page of 13 February 1869?]","Understands Sally is sick and is worried about her. Would be quite willing to come down to nurse her.","Discusses the value of her Richmond property, and whether it should be sold. [Last sheet only.]","Would like to borrow a book. Sally and she miss their parents.","The November issue of \"Scribner\" had a long illustrated article on Williamsburg which she thought John Williamson had written, but now understands it was by John Esten Cooke. Discusses the recipient's plans of writing letters for publication on John Randolph and Edgar Poe. Understands a monument to Poe is to be dedicated in Baltimore next week. [Last sheet only.]","Describes the sorrow of Sally Bayless on realizing that her twin, Lizzie, was really married and leaving her. News of the other Bayless children, and of the children of her dead sister, Judith Browne Booth. Describes what happened to their former slaves. [Pages 5-8 only.]","Describes Marai Bayless' wedding. [First sheet only.]","News of her nieces and nephews. [Last sheet only.]","Describes the recent illness of Percy, [a grand-nephew?]. News of other nieces and nephews.","Would like any flowers she can spare.","Wants to borrow the copy of Tennyson's Poems she spoke of a few days ago.","Would like some lily of the valley, crimson verbina, or other flowers for the garden she is starting.","Returns Longfellow and asks to borrow Willis' Poems and Prose Stories.","The obituary was placed on the wrong copy-book, and thus not put in the paper. It will appear in the next issue of the Gazette. Sends her paper.","Apologizes for not writing sooner and asks her to write as \"we have no greater pleasure than the receipion of our Virginia letters.\" [Note: The writer is probably Alexina (1845-1868), the youngest daughter of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.1.j., p. 14.]","Some of the boys in his father William R. Galt's school have begun debating society. Attends school regularly. Family news. There is a new bathing house. [Note: On reverse is a drafted letter from S.M. Galt to [?], regretting that she is always out when the recipient comes to call.]","Sends her bag with John. Remind him to put on his \"Philadelphia Vest and pants\" on Sunday and Monday.","Hopes Sally will \"profit by the good preaching.\" [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","The letter is signed by \"Mollie\". Describes Aunt Mary's death, the passing of the \"oldest one who bore our name...\" Describes how the relatives took her things. [The letter breaks off and continues at a much later time.] News of all her brothers and sisters. She hopes Johnnie will study medicine in Philadelphia and then work at the Eastern Asylum.","Her sister has been hardly able to use her eyes for the last five years.","Mary's health is much better. Believes Mrs. Christian is not in Williamsburg, but sends her messages to her if she is. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Saunders and his family. [Last sheet only.]","His expenses in going to Williamsburg to settle Sally Maria Galt's estate were $5.","Will be pleased to see Miss Galt and Miss Saunders Wednesday at 8 p.m.","Thanks her for the bouquet and requests a copy of the poetry she read when they visited. [Note: This letter may be to Elizabeth J. Galt.]","Thanks her for her kindness. [Note: Natilia Hay married Thomas Roderick Dew in 1845. She was soon a widow, for he died in August 1846, while on their wedding trip.]","Hopes Sally will \"summon up resolution and come to church to be confirmed today,\" as she may not have another opportunity for a while.","Returns the books and asks to borrow the London News. Father and Nannie will return soon.","Would like to borrow any book containing Scott's \"fugitive poems.\" Her mother thanks Mrs. Galt for her present.","Asks to borrow the last number of Southey. Sends Elizabeth J. Galt a book. Expects Mrs. Peyton and the children by today's boat, and hopes Sally will come to see them.","Thanks her for the books and reports on Arthur's health. The letter may date from 1854 or earlier.","Returns the book and apologizes for his behavior the previous evening.","Hopes John and Sally will come up for the General Convention and the ordination of Bishop Oderheimer in October. The letter may date from before the Civil War.","The two Sally Lamberts have just returned from the mountains. [ca. 1840-41 fall]","Sends a few oranges, as she understands they are scarce in Williamsburg. Mrs. Beverley Blair's only son just died.","Hopes she will come visit them soon and, if she comes, she could bring several dozen eggs as they are much cheaper in Williamsburg. Sally is going to a wedding, and has been invited to spend the summer with Cousin Sabina.","Describes the Square. Hopes Sally and John will come up soon.","Spent a very quiet Christmas. Hopes Sally will rent her house and stay with them. William Sparrow spends all his time at their house. Sally has not yet met his parents, but they seem very happy with the match. John Lambert is still practicing law, but hopes to succeed in the mining operation. George Lambert is at Rough and Ready.","Hopes John will soon have business in Richmond, and bring Sally with him. It is snowing. Mentions Mr. Botts, Peggy Blair, and Miss A. Robinson. Mr. Davenport is very pleased with Davy Lambert.","Mentions Mr. H.A. Wise, Mr. Ritchie, and Rose Dixon. [Fragment.]","Poem asking Sally to come for a visit and sending her money for the trip.","Hopes John and Sally will come for the Convention.","Discusses some purchases for the recipient. Little Sally's health was benefitted by her trip. If Sally's mother and sister are better, maybe she can go to the springs with them in August. The colored people are incensed with the murder and think \"she\" should be burned alive.","Thanks her for the loan of the books. Plans to leave Williamsburg Thursday.","Hopes to see her at Duncan Lodge Thursday, October 5, at 8:30. [Note: This invitation may be to Elizabeth J. Galt].","Thanks her for the pears and \"tube rose.\" She has had chills and her brother seems to have intermittent fever. Mentions her sister Helen.","Accepts Sally's offer of a bouquet.","Would like to borrow the Club book for a few hours.","Thanks her for the crackers, and would now like to borrrow several pounds of them.","Understands John would probably buy her greenhouse plants for the hospital. Would sell all 200 pots for $50. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Hopes Dr. Williamson continues well. Edmund met Judge and Mrs. Wilkinson. John's partner has gone to New York, so he cannot come home. Asks to be remembered to many Galts in Williamsburg and to Mrs. George McCandlish. The letter may have been written prior to 1858.","Thanks her for the loan of the books. Sends the proof chest of C. Morton.","Would like to borrow the conclusion of \"Annetta Haverstraw.\" Little Robert Saunders is ill. The letter may have been written prior to 1854.","Lucy Page Saunders hopes Sally and John will spend the evening there to meet Page Morris. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Inquires about her mother's health. Wishes they lived nearer. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Has a \"noble nephew\" and the mother is doing well. Hopes Sally and Mrs. Galt will come soon to see them. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Wonders if Sally received Mrs. Murdaugh's flowers. Marianna and Mr. Earnest were going to visit the Galts this evening, but the snow may prevent it.","Marianna would like to borrow \"Undine,\" and both the invalids (Marianna and Lelia) would like some of Sally's Jelly.","Thanks her for the wreath and asks her to make one of mock oranges and pink rosebuds. Hopes she will be at Judge Nathaniel Beverley Tucker's this evening.","Cannot attend her levee this evening. Mattie Christian is sick. Returns \"Vanity Fair.\" The letter was likely written ante May 1854.","Would like to escort her to church this afternoon. The letter is simply dated as \"Sunday\".","Thanks her for the poetry and friendship. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Received a letter from Lizzie Macaulay, who is to be married the twentieth of next month. Discusses another girl who is entering a convent. [Stained.]","Hopes she will go with them.","Would like Elizabeth Galt to make her a flower wreath to wear to Mr. Maupin's party. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Hopes Mrs. Galt is now better. Would like to borrow a book to read to her mother. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Would like to borrow John's \"Now and Then.\" Marianna is reading a long note from Mr. Lackey, and wonders if Sally has seen Mr. Eubank.","Would like to borrow a book. The Bishop is not coming. Marianna went to Norfolk with Mrs. Tucker and Cynthia to see the little dancers.","Would like to borrow Punch. Enters her teens today.","She, Marianna, and Aunt Barbara Page are all sick. Would like to borrow another book, and returns the one she had.","Would like to borrow the Lady's Book, and to hear any news, puns, conundrums, or witty speeches.","Hopes Bishop Meade will soon describe his Canadian trip in the \"Southern Churchman.\" The children wish Sally, Lizzy, and Tommy Williamson were with them. Inquires about her Father, brothers, sisters, and mother, and hopes John will not go to Philadelphia until they have seen him.","Sends messages to many acquaintances. Describes the activities of her daughter and various friends. [Second sheet only.]","Asks John to take good care or her son, Robert. A Mrs. King keeps a female school there. Sister, Barbara Page, went to Lee's Springs with Cousin B. Page. Expect the Christians. Hopes Lizzy and Tom Williamson will join them. Mentions Sally's Mother, and Brothers [?], as well as Lizzy [J. Galt?].","Mr. and Mrs. William Tyler, Harriet Spencer, the Christians, and Mary Williams are there. Saw Lizzy Williamson with her father, Gabriel Galt Williamson.","Describes a musical evening at Dr. Cabell's in Richmond, where they saw General Lambert, his son, and the Misses Lamberts. The girls are having a \"Fair\" in the room under the house. Understands Mrs. Dickie Galt \"has been awakened.\" The letter was likely written ante 1853.","Her husband leaves for Richmond soon. Was very upset by the death of their cousin, \"the idol of his aged mother.\" The letter was likely written ante 1854.","If Sally is going to Col. McCandlish's this evening, Mrs. Saunders will call for her. Inquires for Sally's mother. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Requests something for Lelia to read. The letter may have been written prior to the Civil War.","Describes the many visitors to the Louise Home, and her recent visit to Van Ness Place, the home of a distant relative. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.","Was prepared for the sad news by Frank's letter of his visit to Sally. Comments on the death of Dr. William Sparrow. Went with Anne Capron to hear bishop Pinkney. Laments that the confessional may soon be instituted. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.","Mourns Mrs. Wilmer's death, for hoped she would be spared to care for Dr. Wilmer's children, and prove as good a mother as Mrs. Anne Wilmer. The aged Aunt Alice survives. Nannie Waller, Mr. and Miss Mallory, Mary Ball, and Sallie Nelson came to visit her. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.","Visited Sally Ball and saw many friends and relatives. Her daughter, Page, begins teaching Mrs. Cousin [?]'s daughter on Monday, and thus will be near her. As for the last four years, does not leave the room today, and generally finds the first two weeks of September sad. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.","Mrs. Mayer has been ill. Robert is coming at Christmas. Inquires about many friends in Richmond.","Lettie Semple has the comfort of Bessie Denison's presence every day. Her son is improving, but will have to work to make up for his lost time. Wishes she had more money for her children.","Visits of various young men. Understands Dr. William Carter is going to marry a Miss Tazewell. Heard Mr. Minnigerode preach at St. Paul's.","The stage they took there nearly turned over, and John and Robert Christian, who were riding on top, were thrown to the ground.","Describes her activities and those of other people at the Springs. Comments on \"Marriage\" by Miss Ferier. Describes Henry and Lucy Taylor, and Mr. Ward, who fought against the Mexicans. Discusses the possible beaux among the new students.","Describes the Tournament and the Masquerade Ball. Judge Tucker's family, Miss Custis from Gloucester, Mrs. Sheldon and her niece Miss Burwell, and Miss Ann Eliza Fitzhugh all share a cabin with the Saunders. Asks to be remembered to many friends and relatives.","Describes her costume, and those of others, at the Masquerade Ball. Rarely sees Cynthia [Tucker?].","Really enjoyed her summer, especially the fancy dress ball at the Springs. Aunt Barbara Page plans to go to the convention in New York. Saw the Millingtons, Mr. Dabney, and the Christians.","Lelia is too unwell to sit with cousin Sarah Saunders, but hopes Sally can sit with her. Hopes Sally's cold will not be worse from coming to see Marianna's children. Lucy Page is walking.","There is a large quantity of Undated notes from Marianna Saunders to Sally M. Galt. They are usually very brief, and consist almost entirely of cryptic comments on beaux, social events, and family affairs, or are requests for visits or reading material. Generally, they are the kind of chatter that young people of the 1960's would discuss in long telephone conversations.","Mr. Bassett, a delegate to the Baltimore Convention, and Col. Hubard, a candidate for Congress, visited there recently. [Last sheet only.]","Bessie Denison, her niece, wants to visit Sally. Her health is not strong and Letitia asks Sally to control her.","Understands that Dr. Coleman has purchased Mr. Ewell's house, and thus will not need to rent hers next year. She never expects to return to Williamsburg, for cannot bear to see the places her sisters walked. Has not heard from Robert Waller for a long time. Willy is a surgeon [?] in Lynchburg. Mary Stuart is beautiful. She saw her at Old Point this summer with Catherine Speed. [Last sheet only] [Note: Robert, Willy, and Mary are surely children of Letitia's sister, Elizabeth, who married William Waller. All Letitia's full sisters predeceased her by many years.]","Would like to borrow a copy of Campbell's poems, if Miss Galt has a copy.","Will be glad to \"change [cash?] her check.\"","George Dixon has returned home, and Mr. Barziza will return tomorrow, taking Tom Williamson with him.","Discusses financial affairs between them. Lent Mr. Saunders her $50 and is generally bound for $3000 for him.","Asks her to sign a paper, fill the blank with the proper Bank, and return it to him.","Discusses various financial affairs between them. [Torn.]","Would like to borrow a breast pin and chain to wear as a bridesmaid on Thursday.","Would like to borrow the May issue of the Lady's Book.","Returns the books Mrs. Galt lent her, and sends cakes to the Williamson children. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Hopes Sally and the Doctor John M. Galt will spend the evening with them.","Lost Sally's birthday ode and W. Tyler is asleep with a \"turkey salad headache\" so the writer cannot ask him what it said. Wishes Sally had not left so suddenly last evening. \"Poor little Mary\" is a very good child.","Requests a small quantity of paragoric.","Would be pleased to see them at 8:30, Thursday, July 18.","Hoped Miss Galt could visit her this evening, but she is too ill for company. If she cannot come before going to Petersburg, hopes for a visit on her return.","Sends her some flowers. Her Mother sends bread to Cousin Lizzie J. Galt. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Sends some books. Her father will be glad to take care of any orders they might have. Inquires about \"Aunt Galt.\"","Asks her to send some books for Aunt Lizzie. Ma is going to Lombardy tomorrow. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Would like to come to Williamsburg and sit at Cousin Eliza's grave. Her home was burned, but she has a \"comfortable shanty and plenty of rough and rude comforts...\" Describes her four children. Inquires about the Vests. Has over 1000 chickens.","Asks her to send her brown gaiters, pink bonnet, cherry ribbon, cuffs, white kid gloves, and a handkerchief.","George Coke visited recently. Visited her old house, where the roses were just coming into bloom. The letter was likely written ante 1853 November.","Describes her children. Thinks everyone will have to give up extensive farming. Describes the hard life of Lelia and Mr. Fleming.","Invites her to take breakfast with Betsy and Charley, before they leave tomorrow. [Note: Charley and Betsy are Charles Pichegru Williamson (1847- ), and his wife, Elizabeth Johnston Williamson. Charles was the second child of Gabriel and Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1. c. ii. [d], p. 2.]","Just received a letter from Johnny describing his trip to Rio. The Emperor of Brazil recently visited his ship. Johnny has a brother of the Secretary of the French minister in Washington to wait on him. [First sheet only] [Note: Johnny is John Alexander Galt Williamson (1844- ), eldest son of Gabriel and Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii.","Lucy and Katie are both doing well at school. A Jewish Rabbi is studying divinity with her father. [Last sheet only.]","Knows the bad weather will prevent Sally from coming today, but hopes to see her tomorrow.","As soon as recovered in Baltimore hoped to visit her. Asks Sally to come see her.","Asks them to write in her Album.","Invites Sally and the Dr. [John M. Galt?] to join the young ladies from Mrs. Waller's at her home this evening.","Cannot come over this evening. They leave for the Point on Monday, via the Grove, and her brother expects to be Sally's escort.","Hopes Sally and John can come tomorrow instead of this evening, as Marianna cannot come this evening.","Mr. Ewell has disgraced her and will not take her back. She is thankful her parents are dead, so that they do not know her disgrace.","Knows her sister loves everything beautiful, so sends her something sent the writer from Baltimore. Returns the books.","Asks Sally to ask Lizzie to send her a few oysters.","Would like to borrow something to read. [Torn.]","Would like to borrow some books.","Wishes her a Happy New Year and sends her a card composed of natural mementoes from the graves of General Jackson and Lee, and from the Natural Bridge.","Thanks her for the book. Cannot visit before leaving.","Returns the books, and asks to borrow several more. Did not read \"Rose-Maria\" \"as Aunty did not have time to look over it and I did not like to trust Paul De Kock.\"","Asks her to work a book mark to give Mr. Harris. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Returns the books and sends her one. Would like to borrow \"Modern Accomplishments.\" This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Asks to borrow the \"Expectant.\" This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Returns the books. The girls plan to come visiting tomorrow. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Hopes the cricket is forthcoming this fine day. Had a good frolic with [?]. Feels she must return home so the students will return to their studies. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Asks Lizzie J. Galt to write a wish for the writer's brother's tenth birthday. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Leaves tomorrow. Discusses a recent evening together. [Torn, first sheet only.]","Discusses the plays she has seen, the churches she attends, and her other activities.","[Note: the rest of the Undated material consists of accounts and empty envelopes.]","Laudatory essays on various relatives and friends, including her grandfather, father, brothers, uncle William C. Galt, and cousins Sally Trebell Galt, Alexander Galt the Sculptor, Alexander G. Boothe, John G. Williamson, and David Lambert. Some of these may have been copied from printed sources, or prepared by William R. Galt of Norfolk for the biographical encyclopedia of Dr. Toner.","Essays, mainly fragmentary, on the history and description of Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond, and the Peninsula area.","Essays on natural phenomena, and abstract ideas, a description of her trip to Niagara Falls, riddles and word plays (perhaps for the Cheerful Club), and other scraps. Some may not be in Sally M. Galt's hand, and others may be merely her copies.","Is unable to pay the debt he owes or to execute the bond the recipient required. His school has done poorly for four years. Robert is the main support of the family. Molly taught in [Petersburg or Portsmouth?] last year but her health will not let her continue. Susan has been a governess in California for 18 months. [Draft.] [Note: This draft is on the back of advertisements for Galt's school.]","Understands the recipient already knows of his application for the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary. Asks him to support his candidacy and present the enclosed recommendations to the Visitors.","Summarizes their previous conversations on the Academy in Norfolk, and his feelings on the recipient's plans. Enjoys his position with Mr. Pryor. Mr. Pryor might be interested in the [Principalship?] of the Academy, and Galt would like the recipient to recommend him.","Has decided to keep Tommy at home for the rest of the summer, and would like to close their account.","Discusses the Academy's plan to call a new headmaster. [Torn.]","Describes the serenades honoring R. Ingram's marriage. Cousin William Galt has scarlet fever, probably from going to Aunt Sally [Capron?]'s. Had a very dull Christmas. The mourning was still up at St. Paul's. Sarah Walke is to marry Mr. Booker. Discusses Mary and Charlotte Capron's personalities.","Will inquire from Williamsburg friends about D. Brown's resignation. Plans to start attending Christ Church in April. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Describes his hunting and \"extra [Billy alias?] Mr. Smith's\" speech on Harrison. Cousin Richard Lecock has been ordered to Africa.","The letter is signed by \"Zena\". Praises Frank [Frances Land Galt?]. Charlotte Capron has left for the same school as Lucy attended, and they hope it will do her as much good. Do not expect to see Cousin Susan as she is very lame. Discusses the sizes of William, Jim, Alexander, and their half-brother Patrick. Cousin William Galt is on his way home, but Gabriella's letter gave the impression they were not too happy about it. Mr. Pegram saw Alexander's bust in New York and praises it highly.","Everyone was pleased to learn he had passed his examinations. Social news of Norfolk. Gabriel [Capron?] is not going to William and Mary, for his father is \"too good a Methodist to send him to any ungodly institution while Randolph Macon is in existence.\"","News of many marriages. Patrick Galt is in New York. Sends messages to various cousins in Williamsburg, and to her brother, Alexander.","Mr. Hon has been ill from a fall. Zander is reading French fables and Jim is reading Junius Brutus and Tarquinus. News of his sisters' health.","The letter is signed by \"Molly\". Is to be the queen of the gypsies in the May Queen program. [Note: Identified as \"Molly's third letter.\"]","His health is restored. Would like a circular for a cousin who in interested in Galt's school. Inquires about various classmates.","Encloses an order to pay Mr. Bonsal's claim, and asks Galt to send him his note. Discusses his travel plans. Rented his house and lot to Turner Coke.","Had a genealogy of his family obtained from Como. James Barron, but it was burned. Suggests various people who might have a copy. Discusses what he remembers about their family history.","Discusses the future of a boy who was at Galt's school. Describes his trip to Augusta, Ga. Will leave on his trip in March with Claude Murdaugh. The Hotel is now opened, and Portsmouth is generally improving.","Has never worked so hard and complains about Archer, a teacher in the academy.","Thanks her for the offer of letting the writer stay with her for a few days. Mr. Sharp is quite ill, and she hopes a change of air will help him.","After consultation with various people, she has decided not to try to buy certain articles privately, but to take her chances and have them put up for sale. Hopes things go well, but is too ill to go down.","List of the inscriptions inside, and on, William R. Galt's watches.","Concerning William R. Galt's candidacy for an appointment [to the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary], and the competition he faces.","Concerning the breaking of the rules by certain boys in Galt's school.","Includes a list of pre-Civil War debts in the Valley.","Description of Activities of John Brown's Abolitionists in Botetourt County, Va., 1856-1859.","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.","Describes his trip to Bologna, Venice, Trieste, Lubach, and Vienna.","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.","Discusses his work and plans for future pieces.","Descirbes his social life and the amusements of Florence.","Man working on a bust.","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.]","Miscellaneous Undated accounts and financial memorandums.","Mostly pastoral scenes of animals, houses, boats, and sketches of people. Sketchbook of \"Uncle Jim's Battery\" and other [Civil War?] scenes.","Various short definitons of abstract terms, and word riddles. May have been compiled by members of the \"Cheerful Club.\"","Miscellaneous essays, and drafts, on various concrete and abstract subjects. Many are only fragmentary.","The next day is the one set aside by the President for prayer and fasting for the success of their government. Her school does well. Understands there are cases of measles in the recipient's regiment and cautions against them. Hopes he will soon become a Christian. [Last sheet only.]","Cousin William R. Galt and his family are well and live in a beautiful place in Buchanan County. Hates being twenty-one. Is anxious to see all her friends in Williamsburg before leaving Virginia. Sends love to \"Cousin Sallie.\" [Last sheet only.]","Asks him to send some wood and have it put in the wood house. Thanks him for the newspaper.","Expresses surprise that he is married, and sends him all best wishes.","Discusses someone's illness and some defeat. [Fragment.]","Will be pleased to see the recipient at Duncan Lodge on Thursday, October 5, at 8:30pm.","Would like to borrow \"Inheritance\" from her or from Sally Galt.","Was sorry to miss part of his visit and hopes he will come again soon. Sends Strobia one of the writer's catalogues.","Invitation for an unknown recipient. To attend the anniversary address of the Mireaux Union Society to be given at the Court House, Saturday, the 18th, at 3:30pm. The committee is Charles Dabney, B.B. Botts, and Richard Randolph.","Informs him of the death of one of the writer's earliest and closest friends.","Will soon be baptized. The recipient's father was recently baptized. Hopes the recipient, her child, husband, and owners are well.","(This letter is too stained and torn to be legible.)","Has brown and green cloth very suitable for an overcoat for the Doctor.","Cannot cash a check right now. Gives prices on the coal he has on hand.","Asks the recipient to take a box to Philadelphia. [Torn, last sheet only.]","Has been too ill to go hear Bishop McGill. News of various relatives. Fears there will soon be a war. Has not heard from her kin in Texas for a long time. [Torn]","Miss Dix visited the Asylum last June and praised it highly. Dr. Galt has been giving the patients a series of lectures each Monday. News of various patients. [torn]","He will soon be home. Will bring her presents from Havana. Hopes she will be good.","[?] to [?] Discusses plats of survey which, if not returned to the Register's office, should be applied for at Preston's office. [Note: On reverse is notation regarding land owned by Alexander Craig: \"1000 acres South East [of] big Spring upon Jessamine [and] 1000 acres upon Jessamine joining Stephen's survay.\"]","[?] to \"My dear Brother.\" Mentions Polly, Aunt, Mr. Browne, R. Travis, and Mr. Ripeton [Repiton?]. [Fragment.]","Letters either too mutilated to identify, or drafts giving no indication of author, recipient, time or place. Some may be from patients at the Asylum. The problem of identification is increased by the similarities of the handwritings of Mary D. Galt, Elizabeth J. Galt, John M. Galt II, and Sally M. Galt, especially when making a rough draft.","Various algebraic problems and their solutions.","Miscellaneous poems and fragments, in many different hands, and on many different subjects. Some are in honor of a certain person or occasion.","Invitations, advertisements, almanac pages, map of West Point, Va., printed obituaries, and other miscellany.","Scrapbook of a Galt Family member, from the mid to late 1800's. Mostly newspaper clippings of poetry, essays, articles and prints. Issues of the Asylum Gazette (no dates given) and Virginia Gazette (1853-1856) were removed in 1999 and filed in the bound newspapers collection.","News clippings, prints, newspapers, flyers, correspondence, financial records, notes, Civil War era material, poetry and other writings from the mid to late 1800's.","News clippings, prints, 2 issues of the Illustrated London News (June 19, 1852 and Feb. 12, 1853) and flyers. Alexander D. Galt, Jr.'s name is handwritten on one flyer.","Scope and Contents Circular about Virginia Lunatic Asylum, \"The Ministrel's Curse\" translation from German by W.R. Galt of Norfolk, Va, medicine label for Bamic, lists, academic notations, correspondence to and from family members and others particularly in the 1860's (Sally M. Galt, William R. Galt and others), instructions on making a cloth splint and more. Includes 1862 correspondence with William R. Galt as principal of Norfolk Academy after the military took over the building. 1859 to 1861 report of number of \"patients who have been inmates of the Eastern Asylum,\" number of patients discharged and number of deaths. List of supplies with a note, \"Paper showing cousin Sallie's kindness to Confederate Soldiers, 1861 or 2.\" The correspondence has been grouped at the beginning of the folder; otherwise this folder has not been processed.","Newspaper sections, including the Virginia Gazette. ","Bundles of rolled newspaper clippings tied with string, apparently organized by a member of the Galt Family. This box is unprocessed - the clippings remain rolled.","Sketches, poems, notes, specification for scrapbook and furniture, quotes, latin notes, blank report cards of William R. Galt, obituary for William M. Galt, MD, empty envelopes to Sally M. Galt, John M. Galt and Elizabeth Galt and other family papers. The items date from the mid to late 1800's. ","Clippings from newspapers and other publications. Mostly grouped by date.","Includes a 1848 edition of General Taylor's Rough and Ready Almanac.","Clippings concern \"Accounts of Negro Uprisings.\"","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","Account book of Edward Charlton, wig maker, Williamsburg, VA 1769-1776; and Appraisement and sales of estate of Williamsburg, VA coffeehouse proprietor, Richard Charlton, 1779. Includes the disposition of property, including enslaved people. \"(Microfilm NM 55-1)","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","(MIcrofilm M-1131-17)","(Microfilm M-1131-17)","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","Medical diary and clinical notes of Alexander D. Galt. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia operated the Eastern State Hospital. Galt family members include John Minson Galt II, A. D. Galt, Jr., Sarah Maria Galt, Elizabeth J. Galt, and others.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Family History:"],"bioghist_tesim":["The Galt family of Williamsburg, Virginia operated the Eastern State Hospital. Galt family members include John Minson Galt II, A. D. Galt, Jr., Sarah Maria Galt, Elizabeth J. Galt, and others."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGalt Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Galt Papers (I), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSee also Galt Papers (II), (III), and (V), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, and the Galt Family Papers (MS 78.3), Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. See also the John Minson Galt II library cataloged and arranged at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["See also Galt Papers (II), (III), and (V), Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary, and the Galt Family Papers (MS 78.3), Special Collections, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. See also the John Minson Galt II library cataloged and arranged at Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eProfessional 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.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe collections documents life in colonial, revolutionary, antebellum, and post-Civil War Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers also concern wider Virginia issues and relations with England, such as the Alexander D. Galt Diary (Msv 14a) which was written while in London during 1792-1793.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAdditions, filed in first folder of Galt Papers (1):\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAcc. 1938.28 \"Verses for the Year 1900\", handwritten poem from the January 18, 1855 Virginia Gazette which was also published in the September 13, 1937 Virginia Gazette. Author unknown.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAcc. 2008.285 Miniature photograph of a seated man found in Galt Books Collection, QA37.H99 1818 v. 2.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Aunt Emily to Miss Sue Galt; mentions Ella, Estelle and Emona. Aunt Emily is caring for a family. Undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe legatee is daughter, Susanna Polson. If she should die unmarried before age twenty-one, the estate is to go to Isabella Craig, daughter of Alexander Craig. Maria Crasson to be discharged from her indenture with testator if legatee Susanna should die before indenture has terminated. Executors: Alexander Craig and Hugh Orr, witnesses: Blovet Pasteur, Robert Nicolson, and C. Binns. The will was proved in York County Court, December 20, 1773 by oath of Robert Nicolson, and January 17, 1774 by oath of Blovet Pasteur. The copy is endorsed by Thomas Everard, clerk. [Note: Rebecca Polson was godmother to Isabella Craig and Maria Maupin Craig ( -1776). See Galt Genealogy, II, p.12],\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe will was witnessed by Judith Barron, Richard Taylor, and R. Brough, and that in his will, he left everything to his wife and his two children, Samuel and Richard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Confirmation by King in Council of an Act of the Virginia legislature, approved by Lt. Gov. Francis Fauquier on April 1, 1761.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The account are mostly for June and July, and apparently kept while Dr. Galt was studying abroad. The memo mentions paying nine pence for breakfast at The Rolls in Chancery Lane, and varying amounts \"at a Labour\", 2/6 for \"the Play,\" and £30.10.0 for year's board, and 1/ for punch. [Note: Dr. John Minson Galt (1744-1808) was the son of Samuel (ca. 1700-1760) and Lucy Servant Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.F. and II., pp.11-12.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter discusses the settlement of the Polson estate. Capt. Polson and his brother are appreciative of the trouble Craig has taken on their behalf. No further remittance has been received from Mr. Polson of Jamaica.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn October 20, 1773 there will be a partition of a tract of land on the Forks of the Great Kanawha and Ohio Rivers. He suggests that Craig send an agent and money to pay for the Polson part of the partition so he can secure the portion due them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"General Account of the Expences of the patentees in dividing the large tract of 51304 acres of Land in the Forks of the great Kanhawa and River Ohio.\" Surveyor: William Crafurd; shareholders: Col. Muse, Mr. Waggoner. \"Divided by 14 1/4 shares, allowing 3000 acres to a share is £6.14.8 per share.\" D. Copy. Endorsed. Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Statement certifying John Polson as a lieutenant in the Virginia Regiment is entitled to two thousand acres of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe declares that when John Madison, Junior, produces the required warrants, the Surveyor will lay off three thousand acres for Robert McKenzie, Gent., and two thousand acres for John Polson, Gent. under the direction of Craig, their attorney in fact.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Statement of John Madison, Junior, that he has been given a location warrant by Alexander Craig for land in Botetourt County amounting to 3000 acres for Robert McKenzie, Gent., and John Polson, Gent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He wonders whether the capital of the \"new government\" [Kentucky?] will be fixed in the area of the tract of land that they are interested in. Crafurd is proceeding with the surveying at the Great Kanawha. He speaks of the richness of the land and contemplates that the present demand will greatly enhance the future value. \"Here is the only place in America for a young person to lay a foundation for an estate.\" Mr. Douglass has surveyed Mr. McKenzie's land, using sloops or \"scooners\" on the water and canoes on the falls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He discusses the arrangements for the plots of land on Ohio River. \"Those that have seen the land on the Ohio will think very little of the lands in Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses settlement of his claim to 3000 acres of western lands. Mentions [his brother?] Hugh Polson and John Crosse of Philadelphia. Says that he is from Antiqua and is a lieutenant in the 60th. Regiment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends two land plats by Mr. Kennedy. Bullett has been superseded and Douglas has apparently been promoted under Col. Preston through the influence of Lord Dunmore. Douglas leaves for Fincastle tomorrow and asks for mail to be forwarded through Dr. Connely. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"After deducting out of the sum of fifteen pounds twelve shillings, the fee that Col. Preston takes for passing or certifying the plots, pay Mr. Alexander Craig the Ballance, as it has been a very expensive affair to me I hope youl not disappoint Mr. Craig in letting him have the money...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Draft for twenty pounds stirling in favour of Alexander Craig. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Unless a better offer can be obtained, he and his brother are willing to accept the offer mentioned by Craig for seven pounds per hundred acres for the Kanawha lands. The sooner they can receive cash for the lands the better. Bills on London are the speediest method of conveying the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for surveying 2000 acres of land for Mr. Polson at £2.1.8 per 1000 acres and 3000 acres for Capt. McKenzie at £4.11.8. As, Bill [endorsed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA certificate from the attorney to John Polson, Captain in the First Battalion of His Majesty's Sixtieth Regiment. Called Royal Americans, to secure western lands to which he is entitled in his own right or as heir of his deceased brother William Polson, Captain in the Virginia Regiment. Craig names Isaac Melcher, merchant of Philadelphia, as his agent to sell any of all of the lands due Polson. Witnesses: Charles Wilson and Leonard Jacoby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He states that he cannot sign Capt. McKenzie's warrant and plat for 3000 acres because the survey by Capt. Bullet on the Ohio was not legitimate. Mr. Douglas and his party have fallen into the hands of the Indians so his surveys will have to be redone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The division of Polson's portion of the land will not be complete until he has adequate power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. McKenzie should be able to gain his western land, for Mr. Taylor's conflicting surveys are mistaken and therefore void.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He sends the plats for the land of McKenzie and Polson and asks Craig to deliver plats for Mr. Charleton, Mr. Southall, Col. Byrd and Capt. Collins. He requests that Craig receive any fees due to him since he is at so great a distance. If he can receive Mr. Walter Stewart's warrant, he will draw up the plat. Mr. Alexander Baine will receive any fees owed him, but will be leaving town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He sends a copy of the general deed to John Polson's land and discusses matters relating to the patent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter discusses escheatable land belonging to John Polson in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe wishes him to select a reliable person to be receiver of the Continental taxes in Virginia. Morris has already received recommendations for the position. The salary is one eighth per cent of the money passing through his hands. [Note: This letter and the three following letters are copies made by J. Brown and transcribed together on two sheets of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe expresses delight that funds for Virginia's quota have been appropriated, but regrets that there is so much delay. \"The smallest delay in the application of means often defeats the end for which those means where instituted.\" Copy of the letter by J. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter includes some enclosures for Webb to read and hopes he will inculcate \"at proper opportunities those principles of national integrity which are essential to our safety.\" Copy of letter by J. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe notifies Morris that the majority of Virginia's taxes wil be paid in tobacco with some being paid in flour, hemp, and deerskins. He hopes the Continental government will accept part of Virginia's quota in commodities for if people were forced to sell in order to gain specie, the market would be serioulsy affected. He plans to have one thousand to fifteen hundred pounds of tobacco in the Treasury within three weeks. Copy of letter by J. Brown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She sends an affectionate letter lauding their friendship. She visited in Williamsburg while the French army was there and was quite impressed by the politeness of the French. Several relatives, including a young girl and a 16 year old boy, have died recently. [Note: Mary Craig (1753- ) was a daughter of Alexander and Mary Maupin Craig, and a sister of Judith Craig Galt (1749-1788) who married John M. Galt I. See Galt Genealogy, II, p. 12]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt's note for £120.0.0 due Wilkinson. If Galt would pay sixty pounds, the obligation is void. Witnesses: Frederick Bryan and Marvin Hallam. On verso, accounts (1788-1821) show payment of the debt. The final payment, July 13, 1821, was from Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt to Robert Butler, executor of John Bracken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese accounts were apparently compiled after Galt's death and presented to his estate. [Note: Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) was a son of William Galt (1725- ) and a grandson of Samuel Galt (ca. 1700-1760). He settled in Richmond and married Elizabeth Ege (1748-1822). Their daughter Mary Dorothea Galt (1786-1858) married Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt (1771-1840), a cousin. See Galt genealogy, I.A.1, p.1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£13.3.1. to Mr. Goodrick's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account (March 27, 1781-January 12, 1787) of Gabriel Galt's estate with Thomas Prosser\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for £13.5.0 for joiner's tools and shafts for a riding chair. On the reverse is a memorandum, October 24, 1810, of Wm. T. Galt that when he received the chest of tools from his uncle, Wm. Trebell, Trebell mentioned the cost of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Please to pay Mr. Gabriel Galt on order the sum of thirty three shillings being the balance due your Humble servt. Bryan.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum on the deaths of Alexander Craig (January 12, 1776, age 57) and Judith Galt (December 31, 1788, age 39)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavid Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, confess to debt owed by Galt to plaintiffs of £65.10.0 with interest. The extract is signed by Adam Craig, Clerk. The debt was paid September 19, 1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Price brings action against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for debt owed by Galt for £31.1.5 plus interest. J.B. Whitlocke, C.H.C. Endorsed copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe memo details his charges for $83.32, for the writer's share of drugs and a shop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe judgement is in action against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators for Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £31.15. Signed by Adam Craig, clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter requests recipient to pay £8. to David Lambert, one of Gabriel Galt's administrators.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe indenture is between Charles Wright of Richmond, David Lambert and Jacob Ege of Richmond, and Miles Selden of Henrico. Wright owes the estate of Gabriel Galt £144, and agrees to transfer to Selden lots 43 and 44 on Richmond Hill along with miscellaneous household goods. Selden is to sell the lots and goods and Wright is to receive the remainder of the money after the debt is paid. Witnesses: T. Warren, John Stewart, James Vaughan, senior, Francis Graves, and Nicole [?] Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Moors requests that Griffin pay David Lambert £9.5.0 owed Moors by Griffin. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is detained by the regular business of the court for his claim has not yet been determined, anxious for news from the plantation and from town, requests that the harvest not be brought in until he returns and that the wheat not be cut until further notice from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, dated March 16, 1790-March 7, 1792, of Dr. Alesander D. Galt with the estate of Col. James Southall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents J.M. discusses Alexander's passage home and provision for various goods to be brought up. The widow will not let his things be searched and keeps possession of the store.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe judgment for Samuel Paine, Henrico County Court, against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £13.6.0, plus damages. Paid, February 1812, by John Galt. AS Extract [endorsed] [Note: John Ege Galt (1782-1813) was a son of Gabriel (1748-1788) and Elizabeth Ege Galt (1748-1822), and the brother of Mary Dorothea Galt who married Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.l.e, p. 3].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The recipient's father has gone to the Springs with Mr. Fox and is in improved health. When he returns, he will begin his new project for smallpox innoculation at his farm and at Martin's Hundred. Dr. Tazewell was in town recently. Lary is good-natured, but lazy. The town has been quite healthy. Dr. Barraud has the enterainment \"the Grandees\" \"for want of exercise.\" \"Philosopher Houston is well.\" Miss Camm married Mr. Whitaker. \"Nobody dead of any consequence.\" Autograph Letter Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of Mr. Galt with John Wragg, No. 36, Throgmorton Street, for various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of John Wragg for money received from Mr. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted account of Mr. Galt with J. William Richardson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She left London the 4th, so has been unable to meet such a good friend of her nephew. The writer, a sister, and Mr. Campbell live in Manchester, while her eldest sister, Mrs. Miller, lives at Phillimore House near Kensington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted account of Mr. Galt with C. Forster of London, for various books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The recipient's father [Dr John Minson Galt] arrived safely at the Springs and, after a return bout of his old pains, is now enjoying good health. Miss Judy Brown of Richmond has visited them. His brother Billy [William Craig Galt], and George Greenhow escorted Miss Nancy Davenport to Richmond in Mr. Greenhow's phaeton for a five day visit and ended up staying three weeks. John Houston has gone to Philadelphia in the hopes of getting into business. [Note: Lucretia Craig (1760- ) was a daughter of Alexander and Maria Maupin Craig, and a sister of Judith Craig Galt (Mrs. John M. Galt).]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ticket admits Mr. Alexander D. Galt to the Autumn Course of Mr. Cline's lectures on Anatomy and Surgery in the autumn of 1792. Printed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is glad to hear of his safe arrival in London. His father is well, as are the rest of his family, but the Negro, Betty, lost her little Peggy. Uncle Morpin [Maupin?] is living at the Raleigh. His father has returened and breakfasts on mild. Charles Galt is planning to sail for London, and will probably bring this letter. [Note: Charles Galt (1775-1798) was a son of James (1748-1800) and Mary Inglish Galt (1742-1778), and a first cousin of Dr. Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.4, p.6].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Their father found relief at the Springs and now drinks plenty of porter. Betty's Peggy and Charles Tate, the blacksmith, have died, as well as German Baker, the lawyer, and Betsy Younghusband of Richmond, who had cramps in their stomachs. He attended the weddings of cousin Betsy Galt to Mr. Swan, and Sally Valuntine to Jack Dixon in Richmond. He saw a whale yesterday near Mr. Hanken's opposite Mr. Fox's. [Note: William Craig Galt (1777-1853) the brother of Alexander Dickie Galt, married Matilda Beall, and moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he was a practicing physician for some years. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.,p. 1. Elizabeth Ege (ca. 1750- ) daughter of William (1725- ) and [?] Servant, married Samuel Swan. See Galt Genealogy I. A. 2, p. 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He describes a silver watch, chain, key, and seal, costing six guineas, to be paid for by Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., packed, and given to his brother, Jack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Leroy chides him for not writing, but realizes that he is busy and obligated to correspond with his relatives. He knows of no interesting news, but wants some books, and asks Galt to request Dr. Barraud's uncle to get Anderson a good watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe writes since Jack Griffin is sailing for London. His father is well and in Hampton innoculating the inhabitants with smallpox. Innoculation has not yet begun at Martin's Hundred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ticket admits Alexander D. Galt to Mr. Astley Cooper's lectures on Surgery. Printed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Greenhow bemoans the boredom of his life and compares it to a prison, relieved only by reading. Mr. John Randolph [\"of Roanoke\" (1773-1833)] and Mr. Robert Taylor, Junior, engaged in a duel. After three shots were fired, Mr. Tayor was wounded in the right buttock. The main topic of conversation has been the French Revolution, with numerous balls being held throughout the United States. Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Hallam, John Saunders, and Samuel Crawley have died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of J. Morrison for £10.0.0 received from A.D. Galt for three months board and lodging\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for a hat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ticket admits Mr. Alexander D. Galt to the Spring Course of lecures on Anatomy and Surgery by Mr. Cline, circa spring 1793. Printed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account of Alexander D. Galt with William Jagg [?] for making various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Billy is sending him a catalogue of births, marriages, and deaths. Betsy Harwood died and her brother, William, is in poor health. Mrs. Finie and her daughter, Nancy, died. Peggy Nicolson married her old admirer, L. Gibbons. His cousin Charles [?] and Mr. Hannsley arrived safely. Dr. Barraud took W. Tazewell as an apprentice, but they could not agree and parted. Barraud now expects Mr. Gillcrist from Norfolk, who will board with Mrs. Pearson whose daughter just returned from Scotland. She wants her best respects to be presented to Dr. [Peter?] Pelham of whom she often thinks \"especially when I sing the old songs he used to write for me.\" Since the death of Mrs. [Sarah?] Hallam, Pelham's sister, [Mrs.?] Blackgrove keeps school in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe compiles a list of births, deaths, and marriages in the community. The deaths were Mrs. Spratley, October 2, 1792; Miss [Mrs.] Maria [Rind] Coalter, October 1792; Mrs. Blair, November 2, 1792; Mrs. [Sarah?] Hallam, the school mistress, November 27, 1792; John Saunders, carpenter, January 14, 1793; Samuel Crawley, January 29, 1793; Miss Polly Harwood, the dumb child, May 5, 1793; Mrs. Finnie and her daughter Nancy a few days later; Miss Betsy Harwood, May 7, 1793; Mr. Huges at the Capitol Landing, April 18, 1793; and Nicholas Dixon, May 15, 1793. The marriages were Mrs. Boadman and Mr. Walker of Charles City, November 24, 1792; Miss Betsy Lewis and John Town of Amelia, December 24, 1792; Miss Betsy Willis of Gloucester and Henry Hiort, attorney at law, December 24, 1792; Miss Judith Brown of Richmond and Joseph Shepherd, December 24, 1792; Miss Peggy Nicolson and L. Gibbons of York. The births were a boy to Miss Mary Griffin, December 16, 1792; a boy to Mrs. Hunt, December 30, 1792; a girl for Mrs. James Carter, nee Saunders; and a girl to Mrs. Travis, December 6, 1792. There was a ball January 30, 1793 rejoicing the French Revolution and a celebration February 22, 1793 in honour of Washington's birthday. Aunt Galt gave birth to a boy, named Alexander. [Note: Alexander Galt (1793-1855) of Norfolk, was the son of James Galt (1748-1800) and his second wife, Mary W. Taylor. See Galt Genealogy I.E.II, p. 8).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She hopes that he has not been worried by the war. Mrs. Dunbar is living in Mr. Wythe's house, her eldest daughter was married to Charles Champe Carter who lived with Mrs. Campbell and who is buying the [Governor's]Palace. Mr. [Wilson Miles] Cary of Ceeleys has bought the John Carter House, and his daughter Mrs. Carey has gone to live in Mr. Blair's House by Mr. Hornsby's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has been in Williamsburg since March and is finding life there lonely and boring. He fears that William Harwood will soon follow his sister to the grave. He believes the people in the area wish to remain neutral with promises of abundance of small grain. [Endorsed, received July 30, 1793]. [Note: Samuel Galt (1765?-1820) was the son of James Galt (1748-1800) and his first wife, Mary Inglish (1742-1778). See Galt Genealogy , E. 2. p. 5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is planning to send letters by Charles Galt, but Capt. Lymeburn is leaving first, so a chance for an earlier letter. \"Your old acquaintance,\" Robert (Bob) Taylor was expelled from the College of William and Mary because of his duel with John (Jack) Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Greenhow is \"surfeited with this place\" and hopes Barraud will release him so he can go to Philadelphia to attend the lectures. Then he hopes to come to London or Edinburgh to continue his studies. Barraud and Tazewell have parted company and the latter has been replaced with Gillchrist. Parson Camm has been married for some time. Newspapers are full of accounts of French Revolution and the war. On June 18, the \"goal was burnt by a prisoner who suffered in the flames.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe promissory note is from an unknown person to Graham Frank for £22.3.0. Document is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe received a letter from Norfolk with the news that all friends were well. He hopes Galt heard from his father by this ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe hopes to visit him before this or would have written earlier. He understands they both behaved with propriety. He will call tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe envelope is addressed to Alexander Galt, at No. 7, Maze Pond, Southwark, London. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ticket admits Alexander D. Galt to Mr. Cline's Autumn Course of lectures on Anatomy and Surgery, circa autumn 1793. Printed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is much obliged by \"our Beadles recollection of me.\" If he can be at Ilford any day except Sunday, they dine at 3:30 and would like to discuss with him the subject Galt wrote about.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe receipted account, dated May 28-October 19, 1793, of Mr. Galt with William Jagg for making and repairing clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for hair dressing and ribbons\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He mentions a young man named Wright from Norfolk who plans to study medicine in England. He saw Mr. Maclean at the Virginia Coffee House and encloses his address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA calendar of events, dated March 1793-February 1794, in Williamsburg apparently sent to Alexander D. Galt in London. The occasions of interest were the marriage of Charles Champe Carter and Miss Farley, May 1793; the death of Mrs. Andrews, June 26, 1793; the death of David Jamison of York, July 8, 1793; the marriage of [G.?] Fox and Miss Nelly Lewis, both of Gloucester, July 27, 1793; the death of Mrs. Bryan, the widow, September 1793; the death of Richard Booker, September 27, 1793; the marriage of John Connelly and Miss Sally Easter, October 1793; the deaths of William Lewis, old Mrs. Steward, old Mrs. Nicolson, old Mrs. Fergusson, and Mrs. Newton Connelly, October 1793; the death of Mat Saunders, November 1793; the death of little Hind Russell, November 30, 1793; death of Arthur Dickinson, December 1793; death of J. Gray and \"the Spanish Captain,\" January 19, 1794; marriage of George Jackson and Miss Peirce, James City, February 1793; deaths of Humphry and Billy Harwood, February 1794; and the marriage of James Semple and Miss Sally Harwood, February 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He apologizes for not writing his uncles Samuel and Jacob, but thought that his letters would be shared by all his friends and relatives. He fears he will not be able to get home for some time. [Note: William Galt (1772-1797) was the son of Gabriel Galt (1748-1822). His sister, Mary Dorothea Galt, married their cousin, Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I. A. a., p. 1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is glad to learn that the effects of small pox have not been too serious. He appreciated her letter and hopes that she will continue her correspondence with him. He enjoyed her \"harmless raillery.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe ticket admits A.D. Galt to the Spring lectures on Anatomy and Surgery by Mr. Cline, circa spring 1794. Printed Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He and William Galt have been ill, but are now well. He regrets that he cannot come to Virginia this summer, but has too much unfinished business to be able to leave. He hopes that she will continue her correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt of J. Morison for £46.6.0 received from A.D. Galt for a year's board and lodging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has seen a letter written by her to her son in which she mentions Lambert in terms of esteem. He is most appreciative of her compliments and wishes that she would write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His father is well and just finished a visit with him on the Eastern Shore. Mrs. Gray is in good health and likely to marry old Mr. R. Nicolson. Their cousin, Sam [Dr. Samuel Galt (1763-1796)?] has taken to drink owing to business difficulties. The country is apprehensive of a war with Great Britain and the sea port towns have been taking defensive measures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes that his health is good and that he has \"sown all my wild oats to reap the benefit of enjoying it for a length of time.\" He looks forward to seeing Mr. Gunn and Mr. Taylor. No particular news to relate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He expresses regret that he has not heard from him, but knows how busy he is. People are greatly disturbed by the \"critical situation of American Commerce occasioned by the unprecedented depredation of British Agents and Subjects.\" Forty American ships were confiscated when the British captured Gaudaloup. He is concerned about the Americans who have fallen into slavery under the Barbary pirates. The British have stirred up the Indians and fortified as their own territory. Gov. [John Graves] Simcoe of Canada has fortified the rapids at the foot of the Miami River. The majority of Representatives have been crying for vengenance against British intrigue. The President has sent John Jay to try to work out negotiations between the two countries. The country is quite prosperous except for the interference of the British. Manufacturing of woolens and cotten cloths has increased and nothing seen but home spun. Local distilleries and breweries are rapidly increasing and pushing out foreign competition due to the cheapness of their goods. The majority of the Americans want to cut out the British and \"the cause of the French is the cause of America.\" Some people have been tarred and feathered for their British sympathies. Macaulay and Charlton of York, agents of British merchants, have had to be quiet or run the risk of abuse and molestation. The recipient's brother [Wm.C.Galt] is beginning to study \"physic\" under their father and natural and moral philosophy at William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The health of the family is good with the exception of his grandmother, who has sprained her arm. His brother Billy will not write because Alex has not answered any of his letters. His old friend Mr. Gray died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His friend, William Lambert, is departing for Richmond and will bring this letter. He will miss Lambert as he has cultivated few friends. Another close friend, Charles Carter, son of Col. Carter, is going with Lambert as far as Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He expresses regret that his brother has not seen fit to write to him. Their father does not know when Dr. Tazewell will sail. Dr. Greenhow is probably in London by now. Cousin Samuel Galt from the Eastern Shore has been visiting with Uncle Galt. Cousin Samuel Galt of Williamsburg has gone as secretary for Gov. Lee against the insurgents at Fort Pitt. There is a great deal of discontent that could lead to a civil war especially in the back country of Pennsylvania. Men have been drafted into the service and a Volunteer Company has been formed in Williamsburg. He desires advice as to whether he should join or not. An insurrection in Surry County has been quelled. Torys in abundance. \"I fear we shall be obliged to erect a guillotine before the expiration of a few years as they [the Torys] are growing more overbearing every day with erecting their Liberty Poles as they call them and bidding defiance to the Laws of the Land and of Humanity.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, dated March 24-September 27, 1794, of Mr. Galt with S. Winter for various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe receipted account, dated July 12-September 27, 1794) of \"Mr. Goff\" with William Jagg for repairing various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt of S. Winter is for £11.0.6, received from Mr. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA summary of the contents and the costs involved is included. Printed Document. Three copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe card admits Mr. Alexander D. Gault to Mr. Babinton's Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Chemistry, at Guy's Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe card admits Mr. Alex. D. Gault to William Saunders M.D.'s Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Medicine, at Guy's Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe card admits Mr. Alex. D. Gault to Clinical Lectures at Guy's Hospital by William Saunders, M.D., James Hervey, M.D., and John Relph, M.D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for debt of £12.12.2 owed Hunt. If £6.6.5 is paid by February 17, the obligation is void. Witness: Augustine M. Smith. On reverse is assignation of bond to William Shermer by Jane Hunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Alexander D. Galt with John Smith. No. 2 Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, Surry, for board and lodging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is at Mr. Pears, No. 163 Borough high street. Mr. Baker will see Mr. Galt the next morning before 10. Mr. Barraud asked that Mr. Galt be told that Mr. Pollard and Mr. Gilchrist from Birginia are at the London Coffee House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has more practice than he can handle and tries to avoid cases of midwifery. He needs a saddle. He will call on Dr. Galt if he needs advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe memorandums, taken from M. Pearsons Memorandum by George Jackson Sergt. of Williamsburg and admr. of Pearsons Estate, concern the settlement of the estate and the raising of Edmund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of cash received, July 30, 1792-October 1795) from various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He cannot imagine why Mrs. Richards said what she did. He has been unwell, but now recovered. He requests that [William] Lambert attend to some business for him. Alexander Galt is in Philadelphia but leaves Tuesday. Mrs. Wood leaves the same day on Capt. McNarin's ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe receipted account of Alexander D. Galt with Leroy Anderson is for linen, a comb, soap, and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived in New York by ship after not succumbing to sea sickness as many of the other passengers did.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe taxes, dated from 1789-1796, include city tax, revenue tax, and ordinary licence. On reverse is a statement of payments on the £42.1.0 due.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for Alexander D. Galt's payment of his account with Mingo Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for a year's subscription to the Virginia Argus, paid for Alexander D. Galt by Samuel Galt to Samuel Pleasants, Jr., Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is pleased that Galt accepted his plan. He will send the letters shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Anderson says that only 600 acres of Dr. Galt's land on the Siota on the northwest side of the Ohio River have been surveyed, and he does not know their quality. Massie will finish the surveys this summer, and will claim one third of the land for locating it. None of the fees, which will amount to about $60, have been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has received the three patents, but cannot proceed until he knows in whose name the patents were issued.He encloses a copy of a letter from Harris [apparently the July 16, 1797 letter above]. He feels Galt has been treated badly by the parties involved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account spans December 23, 1784-October 5, 1797.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe offers his sympathy on the loss of her son and mourns the frustration of their plans. [Note: This letter apparently refers to the death of William Galt (1772-1797)].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The agreement is regarding rent. Whereby Galt will rent rooms by the year in the house, formerly the property of Robert Nicholson. If Galt lets Charles Greenhow rent one of his rooms, he will pay half the rent. [Fragmentary].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account spans December 1, 1796-December 30, 1797, and details miscellaneous purchases, mostly clothing, totaling £18.1.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The statement by Pleasant Southall states that he relinquishes any claim against Mrs. Elizabeth Galt [Mrs. Gabriel Galt].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture whereby J. M. Galt makes a deed of gift of his shop on Lot 56 on Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg (purchased from Dr. William Pasteur who had purchased it from Henry Wetherburn) to his son. [Endorsed and recorded by Robert H. Waller, clerk, April 16, 1798].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe requests some medicine to stop Nancy's \"violent puking.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He requests Galt to pay John Coke £12.19.3 1/2 owed Lang by Galt on his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bill of Sale whereby Augustus Olivier, Gloucester County, sells Alexander Galt one bay horse for £41.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents As a private individual, and not as a member of Reveley and Balandine, he lent money to Gabriel Galt, now deceased. He obtained a judgement against Galt in his lifetime and wishes to be paid. He does not feel obligated for any debts that John Balandine may have contracted with Archer and Galt. The debt is owed to him and cannot be cancelled out by any debt owed Archer and Galt by John Ballandine. Statement received by William Duv Copy [approved by P. Tinsley].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, January 17-December 31,1799, for goods purchased by Dr. Alexander Galt from Robert Greenhow amounting to £47.7.11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due of £149.21.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She hopes she will come for a visit. She has been working in the garden, especially with the old walks in the pasture, but will not be able to enjoy them long for Mr. Cashe plans to cultivate the pasture. She is grieved that the blackberry bushes will be cut. She has planted two of the wild roses in the garden, and some sweetbriar over the rock spring. Her grandmother continues to be ill, but they hope the warm weather will help her recover. Polly Galt leaves for Norfolk and then plans to visit the recipient. Cousin Johnny is doing well, but has not yet moved his shop across the creek. Mr. Floyd is to marry Miss Fountain, but they are not pleased with the idea. She sends some pickled oysters and oranges. [Note: Sarah Trebell Galt (1782-1844) was a daughter of John and Judith Craig Galt. She married Judge William Browne (1787-1855) and moved to Louisville, Kentucky. See Galt Genealogy, II. C, pl 14.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe receipted account, November 28, 1799-March 10, 1800, of Alexander D. Galt with Matthew Anderson for paper, books, and cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted account for 100 cents owed by Alexander D. Galt for postage for Pleasant's Paper [The Argus?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is distressed to hear that Dr. Galt has been too ill to practice and invites him to come recuperate with them. He asks to be remembered to the ladies of Galt's family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudgement for Thomas Henry Prosser, executor of Thomas Prosser, deceased, assignee of Hogg and Rowland, against David Lambert, surviving administrator of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £38.12.4 and costs, at Henrico County Court. The obligation to be discharged if plaintiff is paid £15.5.6. Extract signed by J.B. Whitlock, clerk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She should have part of the garden prepared for winter cabbage. He warns her to keep the boys from the lane that leads to the well for it has not been covered. They all miss the crabs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account spans September 29, 1796-July 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for wines and spirits and spans May 8-July 14, 1800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe chides her friend for not writing. She and Mr. Williamson are happy and want to hear from her. [Note: Elizabeth Galt (1779-1807), the daughter of Gabriel and Elizabeth (Ege) Galt of Richmond and sister of Mary Dorothea Galt who married Dr. Alexander D. Galt, married Thomas Williamson (1777-1846) and was the mother of Capt. Gabriel Galt Williamson and Dr. John Galt Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I. A. 1. c, p.1].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, dated May 16, 1796-November 14, 1798, is for wine, linen, a horse whip, stockings, and a pitcher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt of $10 paid for a subscription (April 7, 1798-October 7, 1800) to his newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe receipt is for one year's postage for Samuel Pleasant's paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe receipt, dated September 11, 1800-January 9, 1801, totals 42s.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The bond for £28.7.0 is to be paid to Burwell. Witnesses: W. Whitaker and John Power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, dated October 1799-January 1801, is for toddies and grog totalling £12.9.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account spans September 6-February 18, 1801. [Note: Peter Robert DBeneufville ( -1809) was the son of Robert and Marie Jeanne Code de Neuville. He came to Virginia about 1780 with his brother, Jean Augustine Deneufville (1763-1838). He married Miss Julia Travis and died without issue].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for \"sundries furnished crump for pantaloons,\" costing £2.1.7 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt for taxes on two houses and one negro amounted to four dollars paid by Mrs. Elizabeth Galt, through her son-in-law Thomas Williamson, to Robert Preddy, collector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, dated July 28, 1800-March 21, 1801, is for various wines, spirits, tea, and foods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account spans 1797-1801.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt is for a payment of £5.1.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, August 14-October 20, 1801, is for crackers, tea, sugar, and wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account , August 2-December 29, 1801, is for various foodstuffs and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, January 16-December 4, 1801, is for various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, 1797-1801, is with the collector of the Revenue and City Tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt is for £10.0.0 paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt is for £9.15.3 paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, January 7-April 17, 1802, is for groceries and other articles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is from March 1800-April 1802.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, September 22-October 7, 1802, is for spirits and other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He receives letters from Virginia and Maryland only infrequently, but each makes them anxious to return to Virginia. He hopes to visit Virginia in about a year. Dick's recent letter is very enthusiastic about the study of law. He discusses a debt to Graves that he would like to pay before Graves leaves in an Indiaman. Imagines Carey and Graves will dissolve their partnership. Hopes to decide about establishing a shop and building a house before spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, 1797-1799, is with the collector of the Revenue and City Tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA poem. [Note: Judith and Sarah Galt were daughters of John and Judith Craig Galt. Judith ( -1828) died unmarried. See Galt Genealogy, II.F,.p. 16].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA gift of six slaves belonging to Maria Dorothea Ege to her daughter, Elizabeth Galt. Witnesses: John Courtney, Junior, Thomas Charlton, and Thomas Underwood. [Note: Maria Dorothea Scheerer Ege (1724-1803) married Jacob Ege (ca. 1713- ), of Richmond. Her daughter was Mrs. Gabriel Galt, mother of Maria Dorothea Galt who married Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.,pp.1-3, and Ege Genealogy, II.,p.1 and II. B., p. 14].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The writer understands Jane Russell is engaged to Mr. Porteau, but Dr. Coddie does not think so for Mr. Moody was courting her. They hope E.F. never repents her engagement to R. H. L. The writer recently moved to Spring Station where there are \"at least eight or ten genteel families.\" James Breckinridge is moving to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Williamsburg is dull, for all the students except Mr. Nelson, Murder[?], and Mason have left. Roger was the last to leave. Samuel Archer was expelled for making a talk in the Church July 4th without the consent of the Bishop and the other professors. Polly Taliaferro spent the day with them. He asks to be remembered to her aunt, cousin Betsy, Mr. Williamson, and cousin John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis infant son, Frederic, died from \"the hooping cough.\" Old Mrs. Ege is near death. [Note: Frederic was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Galt Williamson. Old Mrs. Ege was Maria Dorothea Sheerer Ege (1724-1803), who died two days after this letter was written].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She discusses the loss of her son, Frederic. She wishes Polly happiness with a serious beau and advises her that love should be present in a marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, January 3- December 10, 1803, is for various goods, mostly cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She jokingly rebuffs Sally's enquiries as to whether the writer is engaged and invited her to come to Kentucky with her brother Richard for a visit. She understands Mrs. [John Hartwell?] Cocke is expecting a baby, and she knows the doctor [Philip Barraud] will be pleased to be a grandfather. Jane Russell may be married by now. She is glad to hear that Martha Terrell has arrived safely in Williamsburg from Kentucky. Sorry to hear that the Bishop has prohibited the students from having balls. She still enjoys balls but finds the ones in Kentucky \"very disagreeable.\" Hutchings Travis now in Louisville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, July 10, 1803-March 14, 1804, is for crackers, wines, and spirits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has deposited Dr. Galt's aunt's $500 with the Treasurer. He may need a power to attorney to vote for directors of the Bank of Virginia. He hopes Dr. Galt can come for a visit for the races start next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Craig appoints Williamson as her attorney to purchase five shares of stock for her in the Bank of Virginia for $500. She gives Williamson the right to vote by proxy for the directors of the Bank. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wherby Stetson receives a bond from Robert Craig through Thomas Williamson for £700.15.0. After deducting the debt of £400 with 5% interest, he will pay the remainder to Thomas Williamson. Witnessed: George Webb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe loss of some of Sally Galt's teeth has improved her looks and curtailed her spitting when she talks. Judy is engaged to Mordicai Cook, as is Betsey Diggs to Billy Brown. Susan Armistead has been visiting with their aunt Travis and is in better health, both mentally and physically. Mrs. C. Tazewell is ill with the ague and fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe lottery slip is authorized by the Virginia Assembly, for the benefit of William and Mary University. Signed by Robert Saunders and endorsed for A.D. Galt. Note on the back that if drawn before July 8, 1805, another ticket will be given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond wherby the Galts' debt of £62 will be void if they pay £31. by 29 April 1807. Witness: William C. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The memorandum recommends that Mr. Croughton's offer to take Mr. Craig's obligation for £160 in lieu of the debt of over £200 be accepted. Witness: John Galt. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The account is from 1797. Paid by John Galt and signed by William Duvall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum that John Galt has paid or assigned certain debts due to C. Croughton and John Reveley. On reverse is copy, from Henrico County Court records, 11 November 1797, of agreement for payment of debt between John Reveley and Reuben Coutte.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The note is for for £23. Money payable \"at the cash prices in such articles as he may want at Capt. Richardson shop in the City of Richmond.\" Teste: R. Henley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt is for taxes received from Gabriel Galt's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She urges her to come for a visit. There has been racing all week with Dr. Tazewell winning the purse the first day, Dr. Dixon the second day, and Mr. Moseley yesterday. There is a mule race today with a ball at night at Mr. Moss's. Last Sunday she went with others to visit Capt. Bright and enjoyed oysters, fruit, and drams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, May 18, 1800-November 30, 1806, is for various medicines, pills, and treatments amounting to £10.12.9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for two bandana handkerchiefs, one pair of gloves, and one blanket amounting to £1.4.9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for one dollar due on one tithe by John Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received by William B. Price 20 October 1807. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $4.16 owed on lots 60 and 74 in Richmond owed by Thomas Williamson to the City of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $9.16 owed on lots 30, 43, and 44 in Richmond by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received in 1807 by William B. Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt is for plank and cypress shingles, totalling $4.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She relates miscellaneous bits of news, mainly that various friends and relatives of Mary's send their best wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He requests that Coleman purchase for him from the Prentis' estate, either the picture of a beautiful female that hung over the dining room mantle or one of the busts that were either in his chamber or in the dining room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclosed the bonds of B. Yates to be given to Mr. Semple. They had requested that they see the Sergeant about Mr. Yates's house rent. Nothing has been heard from them so will they please write and notify them as to what action has been taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for butter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents This letter is being conveyed by John and George Croghan, sons of Major William Croghan, a good friend of his. They have suffered acute flooding of the Ohio. His family has moved but this was a bad idea as they have come down with whooping cough. Dickie Maupin left for Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He suffered from a violent cough on the trip, and he had to be bled in Hagerston. His business is going well and his credit is high, but he badly needs a partner since, at present, he must make the journey to Baltimore twice a year. Their friends have been well in Louisville, which has been healthy this summer, but the influenza is pushing into other areas of the west.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His brother, Hamilton, had asked him to find out the numbers of certain tickets held by Dr. Galt for the Rustletown [?] and Smithfield lottery, but that he has not been able to comply with the request due to illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is delayed in getting home for Mrs. P's disease has suffered a \"Translation of Matter from the Lungs to the Brain\" and, when he attempted to leave her, she suffered a cholera attack. He has used little medicine out of his stock for someone had a house chest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, September 15-November 19, 1807, is for various kinds of cloth amounting to $26.71.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe discusses various illnesses in the family. There is to be a party at James Town next Tuesday. Elizabeth Waller was married last Saturday in a small private wedding. Betsey Carpenter \"has grown very large.\" There was to be a duel last night between two students and brother A[lexander?] was to be along, but it was settled on the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $4.38 owed on lots 60 and 74 and on real property by Thomas Williamson to the City of Richmond. Payment received by William Price October 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $1.90 on a lot owned by John Wedwell owed by Elizabeth Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico. Payment received September 21, 1808 by H. Henley from John Wedwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $3.54 owed by John Galt for Nathaniel White's lot. Payment received October 10, 1807 from Nathaniel White by H. Henley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $9.50 on lot 39 and on real property owed by John Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received August 30 by William B. Price for John F. Price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is from March 1796-1807.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond between John M. Galt, A.D. Galt, and John Bracken, administrator of Philip Moody, deceased, for £45. If the Galts should pay £22.10.0 by January 8, 1809, the obligation will be void.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They had a dull Christmas and she did not have a chance to get tipsy once. Hears that Portsmouth has been quite gay since G. Blow brought his wife down and Miss Tyler is greatly admired. She has been on a trip to Surry with Mrs. Cabell and rode in Mr. St. Claire's gun boat. Has been told that Miss Owinson's \"Novice of St. Dominick\" is a beautiful novel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agreement between [Gilly Gill?], J.M. Galt, and Henley Taylor, executor of John Browne, deceased. Whereby they hire for £5.10.6 a girl, Polley, until December 25, 1808, agreeing to return her with sufficient clothing. Witnesses: John Moody and Mildred Allen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Whereby Robinson hires for $40 a mulatto man, Daniel, until December 31, 1808, agreeing to funish him with necessary clothing and provisions. Witness: William Jackson; signed by J. M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, August 1- December 3, 1808, owed by Thomas Williamson for hardware and other goods amounting to $30.20.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He was sorry to miss meeting Dr. Galt in Williamsburg. He has removed John from his former teacher and wishes to put him under Mr. Brackin where he can learn Latin grammar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe majority of the extracts concern the death of Dr. John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe discusses the bond Robert Craig has with Thomas Williamson and the obligation Galt has with Croughton. He expects Galt to honour it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe consoles with him on his recent loss. She and Polly want to come to Williamsburg to live, but do not want to live too near the Lunatic Hospital because the cries of the mad people will increase their melancholy. Polly Farquharson is better. She hopes Galt can help them find a small house. [Note: William Trebell Galt (1796-1826), son of James and Mary Inglish Galt, was Mayor of Williamsburg and Manager of the Lunatic Hospital from 1800 until 1826. The loss mentioned was probably of his first wife, for his second wife had their first child in 1811. See Galt Genealogy, I. E. 1., p. 5).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Prentis of Suffolk has notified him to give Galt the date and amount of a bond between him and his father to John Goodrich, executor of Solomon Wilson. The bond was dated April 20, 1806 and was $840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe asks Galt's advice about an ingrown toe-nail on his wife's foot. He is worried about the money he owes Galt and wonders whether Galt will be interested in purchasing pork from him this winter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He writes that they have settled at the Cottage and are adjusting to chickens and bacon. He misses seeing her and her family and hopes she can come for a visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Having heard such lavish praises of the fair young ladies of Williamsburg, she came to town to judge for herself. She found that their looks lived up to their reputations. However, she found the young ladies quick to ridicule and laugh at the bashful. Such conduct is in very poor taste and should be corrected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted account of Col. David Lamber with David Holloway for putty, window washes, and glass to be used on the Old City Tavern, the property of the estate of Gabriel Galt, amounting to £3.19.9 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $11.53 on one tithe and lot 30 owed by John E. Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received by Mr. John Litchfield by W.D. Wren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He hopes Galt will be able to conclude the business of Mr. Hunt on time. He reminds him that part of the garden belongs to the town under a ground rent, but the exact amount can be determined when the Hunt property is surveyed. Galt's account balance is $175.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He recently received, from a man in Norfolk, a bill from John Goodwin, druggist of New York, relating that a balance was due of £17.19.5. He thought he had already settled the account and wonders if the bill could be due to the late Galt partnership. He asks for any information that Dr. Galt can give him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe recently told Warburton that all is well in Williamsburg. He still enjoys taking his rambling walks in the hills. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe comments on the social activities of various relatives and sends messages to various relatives and friends. Fliminy [?] Price visited when he brought Bob Colier to the \"Mad House.\" She just learned of death of Polly Farquharson, who is to be buried at James Town. \"Billy Galt is going to bring all the family over to the Mad House to stay until Nancy Lynes or Jack returns.\" Letter is torn. [Note: This letter seems to have been written over several days. The recipient may be Mary Dorothea Galt, a daughter of Elizabeth Ege Galt, and later wife of Dr. Alexander D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted tax slip for $5.85 owed by John E. Galt to George Watt on lots 60 and 74 for 1809.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has plenty of sugar candy but no way to send any now. He hopes that Maria and John will come to an understanding as he will make a good husband. The Misses Myers are still as talkative as ever and have invited him for tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for £9.16.0 received in full for Mrs. McCoulls or himself, Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to Miss Mary Galt, Williamsburg. He will be economic. Please let him know what she needs sent to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He will send the articles she has requested. If she should want to write to him confidentially, she should do so on some other day than Saturday for the family sees her letters then. He is sorry to hear of Col. Travis' illlness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis letter is too stained to be legible. The salutation indicates it is from a sibling of A.D. Galt's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe will have to take action if the money owed to him is not paid. Letter is faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe regrets that he does not have any hog fish to fry and send down to her. The players presented The Road to Ruin last night, but he did not attend because he had already journeyed part of that road himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She and the whole town are delighted to hear that his health has improved. There has been fever in Norfolk and Hampton. \"Our Negroes\" have been sick and she is tired \"of mixing and giving physick.\" Jane Farquharson has been visiting them and had an attack of St. Anthony's Fire. Mr. Bracken intends to give up his place at the College. Mr. Houston died with great fortitude, joking to the end. Betsey Wilkinson and Mr. Hannon were married in a small wedding because Mrs. Taliaferro was ill. Mr. Moir has sold his house and plans to move into town and live with his daughter. Mr. Turner who lives just above Mr. Coleman bought the Moir's house for $1100. Mr. Goodall has bought the Prentis place for $800. Mr. Sheilds has his bricks. Mr. Cole cannot decide where to build but talks of building between Mrs. Peaches and Dr. Tazewell. He has decided not to pull Mrs. Wilses' house down. Mrs. Bright's youngest child died quite suddenly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, March-November 1810, of Galt and Barraud with the Clerk of James City County. Signed by James Sheild, Junior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe notifies him to pay John Brockenbrough, Cashier, $200.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She regrets that she cannot come for a visit for her brother has been ill. The pasture has been all ploughed up. She enjoyed the flowers she sent. The letter was written on a Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $12 owed on lot 30, by Gabriel Galt's estate\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $5.12 owed on one lot by John E. Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond of Samuel Harrison and Alexander D. Galt of Williamsburg to George Blow, the executor of W.Y Waller, deceased. Witness: Sally T. Galt. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He transmitted to the recipient the account of Dr. John M. Galt and Son, along with the recipient's account. He is now pressed for money and would like to have the loan settled. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount, April 19, 1807-May 31, 1808, with payments from 1808 through 1811.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Greenhow can tell to 1/100 part of a farthing how much money he saves yearly by using a certain size of letter paper. The flowers he sent him were scratched up, possibly by a cat. He ate Wallace's oysters and crabs and wants the girls to have some next trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Mr. Pike can get an order on any person in Williamsburg payable to Mr. Neilson in three or four weeks, it will be all right. If not, he should get a note payable to Thomas Neilson and Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, June 18, 1787-July 29, 1811, of Hay and Company, for £71.14.6 1/2 on court costs in a judgment in Henrico Court. \"Mr. John Galt is requested to pay the above Sum to Mr. Geo. Wall...\" Autograph Account [endorsed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses payment of a debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents On reverse is fragment of a copy of a judgment ordered by the Henrico County Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe requests him to give the bearer two barrels of corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted tax slip for $4.06 owed on lot 94 to the Sheriff of Henrico County by Gabriel Galt's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has been disappointed in their business. The Treasury was robbed and only $11,400 was recovered. J. Strobia's family is in the same health and all are well at Aunt Ege's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is or shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents o \"Shields Tickett.\" Autograph Account [endorsed]..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The receipt is for money received from A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe arrived at the Eagle Tavern exhausted, but now rested. Sally is satisfied with Richmond because the beaux are not as young as the Williamsburg ones. Take possession of their house this week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His wife has the ague. He wants Galt to come to Corbin's on Friday so Major Page's boat can bring him over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe receipted account, June 1, 1810-February 1, 1812, of Galt and Son with William Moore on balance and interest amounting to $197.9 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe testimony and court records, October 5, 1799-February 10, 1812, in the case of William T. Galt vs. Richardson D. Taylor, et al.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He cannot imagine what he could have done to make Mr. W. think he was shunning him. He asks that Howard be told that he will be sent sweet things as soon as he stops swearing. Fanny Weymouth married Capt. Isbon Benedict and they had a gay reception that lasted until one o'clock in the morning. He plans to move his things into his new house this week and next.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Nelson has been in labor for forty-eight hours, the membrane has broken, but she has not yet delivered. He wishes Dr. Galt would see her as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, April 12, 1811-April 7, 1812, for various medicines and goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 10-April 20, 1812, for snuff, cloth, and a brass chest lock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The bond is to pay $36.20 to Alexander Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is again in the \"commercial business.\" He is so much satiated with fun and nonsense, that he is willing to retire to a small circle of friends. \"N. Beale is in pursuit [of a] phantom popularity\" while his wife has a daughter. Betsy's health is bad and Polly is fat. Mrs. Mc's husband has not written since he left his family. He discusses the N.W. Army. He is pleased \"that that little discontented wasp J. Randolph is turned out by Epps.\" He hopes to go soon to Philadelphia to see his child and bring her home. The letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for various medicines and goods. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, September 19, 1803-April 30, 1812,for various medicines and goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe indenture is for selling some slaves. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Brother Jack's wife had a baby. Patrick is going into the army and Dick into the navy. Bertrand has not been exchanged, so can do nothing. Nothing has been done with the old house, which Mr. McCandlish is anxious to lease and repair. The Doctor's family is still very sick. Aunt Galt is sick. Aunt Browne's second son, Bob, died. Another Browne married, but his wife died within two weeks. Fragment. [Note: Patrick is Patrick Galt (1797-1851), Dick, his twin brother Dickie Galt (1797-1856), and Bertrand, Bertrand Galt (1791-1815), all sons of James Galt (1748-1800) and his second wife, Mary W. Taylor (ca. 1760-1813). See Galt Genealogy, I.E.13,14, and 10, pp. 11 and 8].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, 1810-1812, is for levies and taxes owed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The order is to send some thick red flannel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, February 5-16, 1813, is for printing tickets for the funeral of John E. Galt, and bills for the sale of the \"old City Tavern,\" the work costing $4.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He did not know of the debt to Mr. Byrd, but will pay it as soon as possible. Feels will need to use \"the force of the law\" to collect the debts. \"The Squadron has quitted our waters except two 74'-which, it is supposed will with the first opportunity.\" Does not want to serve his tour of duty, although he is willing to make any sacrifices for his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Since pressing him for the debt, he has come into some money from another source and will not need it for another year. He has been ill, but is better. On reverse is note, April 6, 1813, Norfolk, William Browne to Dr. A.D. Galt wanting him to see how successfully the matter has worked out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 4-April 4, 1813, for Gabriel Williamson's schooling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter requests him to pay R. Jefferys $101.88.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Stuart died. Caty Travis was married last Thursday. Sally has mended and Mr. Browne insists on taking her to the springs this week. She had planned to cross the Bay, but on getting to Matthews Court House found out that British ships were in sight and none of the cowards would take her across.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is sorry to hear that he has been ill and wants him to go to the country with them. Mr. Browne does not want her to stay here this fall, but she is much better and gained some weight. Mr. Waller has died. Mr. John Waller has outlived all his sons, so his daughter or grandsons will inherit his property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally B. is very unwell. She is pleased to hear there will not be a war. William B. left for Philadelphia last week. \"The young men are to perform a Douglas tragedy the fourth of July Dabney Browne has a part John Andrews is to perform Lady Randolph hel make a beautifull Lady it is to be performed at the Capitol.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents There is little need for doctors with his regiment for the few who were wounded were not injured seriously. The enemy had 200 killed or wounded, 20 deserters and some prisoners. The enemy evacuated Hampton last night, but the inhabitants were not as ill-treated or plundered as feared. They left behind a large number of slaughtered anim as well as the dead and the stench is awful. A group of negroes were found near his house planning to plunder and burn it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dr. Jeffery has given his Galt's draft for $101.88. Since he wants to settle the hospital books he wishes Galt to send him a receipt for his half yearly salary. Mrs. Fitzhugh's daughter benefitted from the medicine, but needs some more. Mr. Lang will tell him about \"the unfortunate affair which lately took place at Hampton.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe writer mentions Judy and Sally. Some woman, who is pregnant, was very upset by the \"Exaggerated reports from Hampton,\" which reached her before the writer's letter. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Col. Walker's regiment has been ordered out and feared Dr. Galt had been summoned too as surgeon. She was worried about the situation in Hampton but feels there is little to fear now if the soldiers fight as bravely as they have. She dined today with Mr. Waddel, son of the celebrated preacher. There was a Methodist meeting about half a mile from here, but it was too warm to go. Great need for rain as everything is burnt up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The account is for advertising a house robbery. Payment received by Jesse Cole for Shields and Giraidun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account, July 4-October 4, is for tuition of Gabriel Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe hopes he will have a comfortable dwelling. It is to be shingled. She suggests that he buy household goods in Richmond for things are so expensive here. She offers a place for them to stay until their house is ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has examined Judge Nelson's house and finds that it is not in satisfactory repair to be occupied. It will need to be shingled and the workmen told Judge Nelson that they will be finished in a fortnight. He has leased the \"old house\" to Mr. McCandlish for three years at $100 per annum with the rent being used to put the house in a state of repair. Mr. Saunders has been confined to bed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn acount for a set of dining \"best china\" valued at $70.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe thanks him for the $130 and apologizes for having to ask him, but compelled to by necessity. Has received payment for one year's board for Miss Mary (Molly) Craig, and $60 for the present quarter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tax slip is for $58.50 owed on lot 30, the Old City Tavern. The payment was received November 24, 1813 from Mrs. Elizabeth Galt by John Seabrook, Collector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account of $5.37 is owed for wagon hire, a horse and purchase of cheese.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"I have barely time to give you the distressing news of the loss of Hampton. The Enemy landed it is said Eleven hundred men at N.P. News and came up the Creek with 300 Barges. Our gallant fellows fought bravely 2 1/2 hours about 250 opposed 1100 and forced their way thro: then at the Cross Roads- just before you get to H- The other part opposed the boats. Corbin distinquished himself- is the only officer wounded- his arm splinted by a ball and one thro his leg, he is safe- Pryor fought like a tiger and I am happy to say that my brothers conduct is highly laudable. Our loss opposed [?] about 50- tho it is not known. The Enemy's not known- tho great. 250 under Crutchfield are now at Smilth's half way house. The Regt. is ordered out. Capt. Coleman militia were ready to have marched this night but postponed till the morning by the Col. and Capt. The men are highly and justly exasperated. It is very properly considered as an act of folly and I might add cowardice. It is to be presumed (tho it is doubted) that the Executive will send on some troops to our assistance. I must confess that I have been long been [torn] Opinion that [torn] that [torn] abandoned the idea of defending this place... It is hoped that the town and [torn] not now be laughed at for the stupidity of asking [torn] will again be said that the 'Enemy will not got to H.W. or York. What can they get by going there?' It is the universal wish that the G...[Governor James Barbour] would identify himself with those who are nobly defending their country and who by the folly of the Executive have been sacrificed- Poor fellows they deserved a better fate. They are now without provisions, ammunition, or clothes and no doubt fatigued.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for pork costing $148.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe discusses Miss Elizabeth L. Hening, the fourteen-year-old daughter of William Hening, who has astounded everyone with her poetry. He sends a copy of her \"Lines on the Death of General Covington.\" Daily expects to hear news of the destruction of Erie, Pennsylvania, and of Perry's fleet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is $22.80 for his services as surgeon in the 68th Regiment of Virginia Militia from February 4, to February 15, 1814. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, for $50 for part of one quarter's board of Miss Mary (Molly) Craig.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He asks that he have the endorsed contract signed, witnessed, and returned to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Undated facsimile.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 1-August 4, 1814, for various bits of hardware and blacksmith work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis wife is ill and wishes Galt to come see her. Signature is torn off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe discusses a claim he has against the estates of Gabriel Galt. He wishes to hear from Dr. Galt in order to work the matter out. He has already written twice to Dr. Galt and gotten no answer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for three wagon loads of wood from Mrs. Paradise's plantation amounting to $5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tax slip is for $58.50 owed on lot 30. Payment received from John H. Strobia by John Seabrook, Collector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, September 12, 1810-January 6, 1815, for miscellaneous goods totaling £128.6.7.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He writes from 16 North 9th Street, Philadelphia. He wishes to know the nature and seriousness of his brother William's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe discusses Galt's order for drugs and means of sending them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He writes as agent for administrators of S. Pleasants, deceased. He received Galt's remittance for The Argus. His subscription has been placed on the books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for $3.52 owed on 251 acres of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tax slip is for $10.90 owed by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico on lot 30 and James Henderson's rent. Payment received July 30, 1816.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He requests him to pay $80 to Mann Page for the rent of a house and lot in Williamsburg belonging to the estate of Thomas Nelson, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, October 30, 1815-January 1, 1816, totalling $21.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe received yesterday Galt's $200 arising out of his claim to the executors of Gabriel Galt. The balance can be paid when convenient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents As administrator of Solomon Wilson, he holds a bond of Dr. John M. Galt dated April 20, 1806 for $804. He wishes to know when this obligation will be discharged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The partnership of Richard Jeffery and Company was dissolved October 3, 1815. They wish Galt to pay his balance of $52.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe received the $143 on account for rent of the house of Thomas Nelson and for his and for his mother's accounts. He thinks someone should advise them as to the proper rent for the stable. He feels that Galt has not charged enough for the advice and attendance he gave to the old lady before she died. He asks him to add that amount on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, December 23, 1814-February 17, 1816, for various supplies, amounting to $250.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted circular telling of his views regarding the current Congressional scene. Printed Letter Signed [fragment] [Note: Burwell Bassett (1764-1841), of New Kent County, Virginia, was a Representative at this time].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for three bushels of oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He discusses a bond that is owed. [fragment].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been able to exchange his unchartered note at a discount for Virginia Bank Paper. He wants to know how best to convey the money to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His poor health has compelled him to plan to leave the area and wants advice as to where he should go. Appended is a note, August 2, 1816, from George Semple to Dr. A.D. Galt saying that he is to wait until Dr. Galt gives an answer for Mr. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe worries because she has not heard from them for some time. Little John Minson has another tooth and is as fat as a butter ball. Mr. and Mrs. Corbin have a legal separation with Mrs. Corbin getting a good settlement, the house and the children. He had been thinking about this move for seven years, but no reason was given.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Williamsburg and the area has been flooded. He is distressed to hear that his boy is not benefitted by the trip and trusts his health will improve.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is glad to hear that Polly [Mrs. A.D. Galt] and little Alexander are mending. Their house is not yet ready for occupancy. Supposed to be a bad winter so let her know what should be salted up extra. Mrs. Corbin has moved to town and Mr. Corbin has taken the children and is suing R. Randolph. Mrs. Corbin's mother has bought Capt. Goodall's house, and he has gone to Mrs. Waller's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His health is gradually recovering. \"The migration to the Missouri is incredible this fall.\" Beverly Tucker and other Virginians have gone there and Mr. Brown could easily be induced to go. Dr. Galt's nephew is progressing satisfactorily with his education. [The nephew mentioned above is probably Norborne Alexander Galt (1805-1844), the only son of William C. Galt, a physician who married Elizabeth Mildred Thompson Gray. See Galt Genealogy, II. A. 1, p.13].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The tax receipt is for two dollars received from Dr. A.D. Galt by John R Lee for Servant Jones on household goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear that she and Cousin Alex are on the mend. Has purchased the carpeting for them. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for ten dollars received by T. Lamb from Thomas Williamson for Gabriel Williamson's tuition. [Note: Gabriel Galt Williamson (1803-1859) was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Galt Williamson and the nephew of Mary Dorothea Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii., p.2].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $124.80 received by Robert Anderson, Williamsburg, from Dr. William C. Galt of Kentucky, through Dr. A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He encloses Mr. Hendring's letters and a receipt for the money brought him from Kentucky. John Edwards, of Louisville, leaves tomorrow for Kentucky and can take any messages back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for \"the purchase money paid by the estate of J. M. Galt for real property sold for Direct Tax\". The document is badly faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents It is in the interest of the heirs of Thomas Nelson to sell his property in Williamsburg. He wants to know if Galt would be interested in purchasing the house and lots that he is now occupying. He asks Galt to let him know whether he could suggest a fair price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She encloses a small gift in appreciation for the professional help Dr. Galt gave her and her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe medicine he prescribed has worked successfully.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn acount, October 17- December 16, 1817, for various orders of meat amounting to $62.17 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIndenture between Elizabeth Galt, widow of Gabriel Galt, Alexander D. Galt, Mary D. Galt, Thomas Williamson, Gabriel G. Williamson and John G. Williamson; and John Marshall, Joseph Darmsdatt, John Moody, Julius B. Dandridge, Jacob J. Cohen, John Stewart, William H. Fitzwhylsonn, and Samuel McCraw whereby the Galts sell and transfer title to the land on which the Lodge of the Masons No. 13 stands. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, August 18, 1812-January 1, 1818, with a note that the charges through March 20, 1815 may have been put on Mr. Len Henley Senior's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"I will give Mr. Pearman credit on my books for $5 which I have subscribed to the repairs of the church.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for payment of $8 on subscription to The Richmond Compiler for May 20, 1816 to May 20, 1818 by Dr. A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She requests payment on the enclosed account, August 26, 1816-August 26, 1818, for meat and corn amounting to $31.09.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt for payment of $75.60 in taxes by Capt. John H. Strobia on property owned in Richmond by the estate of Gabriel Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for payment of $12 owed on lot 30 by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico. The payment received from John Strobia by R. Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for payment of $85.59 owed in taxes on lot 30 by the estate of Gabriel Galt. The payment received from John Strobia by E.S. Seabrook for John Seabrook. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $10 paid for subscription to The Virginia Patriot from January 1816 to January 1818 by Dr. A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for thirteen dollars paid by Thomas Williamson to Charles McPherson for tuition of his two sons and for fuel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The balance due on Dr. Galt's bond will be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe apologizes that Dr. Galt's order was carelessly mislaid. His medicines will come by the next packet. On verso is a bill for medicines totaling $18.43.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, June 18-December 9, 1819, for various meats, beef and lamb mostly. Payment received December 29, 1819.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A bond between Dr. A.D. Galt and Cole and Sheldon of Williamsburg, whereby Galt is obligated to them for the sum of $800.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for payment of Dr. A. Galt's subscription to The Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1819-January 8, 1820.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to Mary Dorothea Galt [Mrs. A.D. Galt]. They arrived in Norfolk this morning after a pleasant passage. Commodore Barron arrived from Baltimore and was carried on a cot by sailors. Saw Cousin Patrick Galt who asked about them. They are going to see the picture by Sully of Washington crossing at Trenton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His enclosed order for various goods amounting to $36.69 is ready to be sent by packet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agreement whereby Collins agrees to locate two land warrants for 100 acres each, on in the name of John Jones, and the other in the name of John Hampten, and, in return, Galt will assign him forty acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He lists the various papers that he received from Galt, substantiating his land claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to Mary Dorothea Galt [Mrs. A.D. Galt]. He writes it is difficult to find limes and oranges but he will try. They passed the largest frigate in the navy, The Guerriene [?], which had fifty-eight guns.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, October 23-December 12, 1820, of Dr. A.D. Galt with Daniel Jones, Junior, for various foodstuffs valued at $13.86.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 1-December 31, 1820, for various goods valued at $331.35.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He arrived in Norfolk. His father cannot decide whether he is to go to school there or to Mr. Campbell's in Williamsburg. Mr. Lucas will probably leave town as the Roman Catholic Bishop told him his services are not wanted here. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Carter requests him to pay George W. Nelson $80 due as rent on the house and lot in Williamsburg belonging to the estate of Thomas Nelson, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is obliged for his grandmother's present. Sorry to hear that his uncle has been unwell. Mr. Dunlap has been persuading his father to let John take a trip to Canada with him next fall. There was a horrible murder last Tuesday where three men, pretending to be jewelers, murdered a man. They dismembered his body and Gabriel, after seeing one of the limbs, will never be able to eat veal again. Half of Portsmouth burned down. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He planned to be in New York by now and had boarded the ship when Cousin Gabriel decided to disembark with him because the passengers were blackguards. Cousin Gabriel went by way of Baltimore later and he will go with Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap by way of Baltimore and Philadelphia. He expects to be able to play any piece of music on the flute when he returns. [Note: John Galt Williamson (1806-1861) was the son of Thomas Williamson and his wife, Elizabeth, the daughter of Gabriel and Elizabeth (Ege) Galt. He was the brother of Gabriel Galt Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A. 1. c. iii, p.3.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He requests him to pay A. Green or settle with him the account of Col. Burwell's estate for the sum of five dollars due for rent by Dandridge Meacon. On verso: note July 28, 1821, Dr. A. D. Galt to Alexander Green, asking him to pay Meacon $5.50 and charge the same to him on Col. Burwell's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to Mary D. Galt [Mrs. A. D. Galt]. John does not think Mr. Dunlap will go any further north as he is painting a large historical picture and a portrait of Bishop Moore. He thinks the area around New York very beautiful and better cultivated than Virginia but \"give me old Virginia.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Teste William McCandlish, adjutant. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has recently examined the burned foot of a negro pauper boy and found it so badly injured that he had to amputate it. He wants Peachy to examine it for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax slip for $18.69 1/2 owed by Dr. A. D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg on nine slaves, three horses, levies, and houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt for a payment of $15.62 1/2 due as a subscription fee for the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Mercantile Advertiser from January 1818 to February 14, 1821. Dr. A.D. Galt paid amount to Augustine Davis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Cole and Sheldon on a bond for $476.65. Later additions made as account was paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The bond is for $91.05. It is torn and faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for his patronage and includes his bill for $8 for various medicinal goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is acquainted with the surviving issue of James Galt and gives various data on the family of James Galt and on his children. Attested to by Leonard Henley, clerk, and William T. Banks, Mayor of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, July 12, 1820- October 28, 1822, of Dr. A.D. Galt with \"the Eagle\", Williamsburg, for goods amounting to $6.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The claims of Revolutionary officers to land will expire in two months. He knows that the heirs of Dr. J.M. Galt are entitled to his unclaimed land and will be delighted to help them claim it if they are interested. Appended is note from William C. Galt, dated December 6, 1822, saying that he does not have the pleasure of knowing him and asks him to refer the matter to Dr. Benjamin Tompkins, his brother William, or Richard D. Anderson in Chilliocothe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has had a checkered career since 1817 with both disease and speculation. Speculation was rampant \"after the introduction of the numberless Banks in the western country.\" Now all face ruin with the new Mother Bank. Area has suffered a great deal of disease. His wife and son Norborne had the fever. Norborne has recovered enough to attend Transylvania University with his cousin Samuel Beall. Maj. Croghan died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexander D. Galt, William Galt, Judith P. Galt, William Brown and wife, and Nancy Craig, Williamsburg, to clerk Henrico Superior Court, two orders and continuances against Davis 88 Cts. J. Robinson, Clk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He discusses accounts owed by Galt to him and to his father's estate. He itemizes money involved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe discusses the money owed him and would be appreciative if Dr. Galt could pay something on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He sends him some money and is delighted to have heard from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A deed from Thomas Nelson, Junior, of Hanover, George Washington Nelson, of Lynchburg, William Meade and his wife Thomasia Nelson Meade of Frederick County, sell Dr. A.D. Galt a house and lot in Williamsburg for $600. Endorsed. [Note: This document is catalogued here for reference only. It was given to Colonial Williamsburg by Mr. V. Lee Kirby and is filed as a Miscellaneous Manuscript.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He will be detained longer here because of Dr. Tazewell's weakness resulting from fever. He visited with the Robert B. Scotts. He has been entertained by the Charles L. Abrahams. Their son William has acted quite well with strangers. Tell Polly Galt that her cousin Betsey Collier died day before yesterday. [Note: Mary Arnet Goodwin Galt (1790-1854) was the second wife of William Trebell Galt (1769-1826). See Galt Genealogy, I. E. 1., p.5].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt owes $15.62 1/2 for the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Mercantile Advertiser from January 1818 to February 14, 1821. He needs the money because \"from a misplaced confidence, I have been compelled to stop printing my paper for the present.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He introduces Norborne Galt to them and request that they offer \"any civilities\" to him when he becomes \"a member of Yale College.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bond is for $751.16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, July 1-December 20, 1823, for various goods and foods amounting to $46.82.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot and the Richmond Mercantile Advertiser totaling 25.62 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tax slip is for $1.63 owed to the Collector of Williamsburg by the estate of Thomas Nelson for a house and lot. The payment was received by H. Edloe, collector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe tax slip for $12.85 is owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to the collector of Williamsburg for a house and lot, seven slaves, two horses, 1 gig, and town levies. The payment was received by H. Edloe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexander D. Galt, William C. Galt, Judith P. Galt, William Brown and wife, and Nancy Craig of Williamsburg, to Clerk Henrico Superior Court for two orders and continuances against Davis 88 cents, J. Robinson, clk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, April-June, of $.80 owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to the clerk of York County for executions against Harwood. Signed by Samuel Sheild.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, July 19, 1823-January 1, 1824, for various goods totaling $199.16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for new shoes and shoe repairs amounting to $5.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He requests him to pay Norborne A. Galt $5.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Norborne Galt had left an order with him to hand to Mr. Galt but that he was unable to arrange a meeting with Mr. Galt and is sending the order to him. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 1-June 29, 1824, for various goods amounting to $173.24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $70 received by Mr. Ennis from Mrs. A.D. Galt for the account of Gabriel Galt Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, October 31-December 14, 1824, for medical visits and vaccination of daughters and servants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He arrived in Louisville for a few days over Christmas. He shares various bits of family news and asks if she has seen some of the Maupins. Letter is faded. [Note: Mrs. Polly Galt is Mrs. A. D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph cover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhereby Galt is bound to Webb for $373.44.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ferdinand writes that the bad weather has prevented him from changing a draught until this day. As he understands that Galt is not at present home, he encloses $100 by Mr. Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account with Henry Guegan, Norfolk, for $10 worth of French books bought by Mr. Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe bond is for $468.20.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He requests a meeting of the Court of Directors in order to appoint a superintendant of the hosiptal and to advertise for a keeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is entrusting his nephew, Alexander Galt Taliaferro, to his career and is counting on the doctor to arrange for the boy's classes at the College. [Note: A. G. Taliaferro attended the College of William and Mary in the session of 1827-28. His father or guardian was Dr. William Taliaferro, of Gloucester Court House].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His maternal grandfather is dead. His father had a bad tumor on his chin, but had it cured by a Dr. Harrison of Bardstown. The area is improving, the ponds will be drained in the spring and a canal is being build around the falls. The society is of a more refined kind. Some people have been trying to put through blue laws. He is opposed for he believes in the Galt tradition of \"wrong no one--do as much good as possible, and futurity can have no terrors.\" He is sorry to hear Spotswood Christian lost in his courting of Lucy Jane. He wants to hear how John Williamson is progressing with medicine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has decided to attend the lectures in Philadelphia rather than the ones at the Lexington school because it is a better one. He discusses various aspects of his medical education. Letter is faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is planning to go to \"the upper country\" and would like to have his bill before he leaves. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is glad to hear that Liz is better and would like her to come for a visit. She discusses routine happenings in her family. [Note: Liz is Elizabeth J. Galt (1816-1854), daughter of A. D. and Mary D. Galt].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, July 2-December 21, 1827, for various goods totaling $367.74.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for one pair of overshoes bought by Dr. A.D. Galt from William Weaker [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is sorry that he will not be able to pay them a visit any time soon. He is not satisfied with his progress. Mathilda's [his mother?] health has improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is sorry that he cannot follow his uncle's advice, but does not want to incovenience his father. [Note: Apparently Dr. Galt wants him to have further medical schooling in Philadelphia, but John is worried about the expense].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 1-July 4, 1828, for various goods, amounting to $316.88.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is interested in obtaining the professorship at William and Mary which his father held. [Last sheet only].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is distressed to hear the news of their sister's [Judith's?] death. Their sister, Sarah Trebell Brown is threatened with permanent deafness. Some cousins visited them and it was pleasant to see people from the \"old Dominion\" again. From the way they talked, their politics would lead them to make a pilgrimage to the Hermitage [Andrew Jackson's home]. His son, Norborne, is leaving his wife and child and heading back to Philadelphia where he hopes to graduate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He did at one time owe Dr. Galt some money, but he has already paid it. The amount he is charged with now should be paid by Mr. McCandlish, because Daniel bought some slaves from him that turned out to be diseased and Dr. Galt cared for them. The agreement was that McCandlish would pay Galt for his services since Daniel had bought the slaves in good faith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has successfully instituted land claims on behalf of Revolutionary officers and would be delighted to undertake the claim of Dr. John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, April 1, 1809-December 7, 1829, for postage totalling $516.52.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 1830-July 17, 1835, for various items amounting to $592.05.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of, March 31, 1830-August 21, 1835, for various goods amounting to $147.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for one year's subscription to the Virginia Phoenix (1829-1830) owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to Bruff and Repiton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for flour and other goods amounting to $64.95.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for thirty dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for first half session of tuition for Alexander Galt, Junior, and Elizabeth J. Galt. [Note: Alexander D. Galt, Junior (1814-1842) was the eldest child of A.D. and Mary D. Galt].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A tax of $1.63 owed on lot by estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg. Payment received from Dr. A.D. Galt by H. Edloe, collector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, October 29-January 6, 1831, for various goods totalling $14.92.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipted account, October 21, 1830-February 8, 1831, for various goods totaling $6.13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, May 24, 1831-March 26, 1835, for various goods amounting to $33.33.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, May 10-June 8, 1831, for rails and planking totaling $10.40.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He had no success in Washington. He plans to visit her in July as his practice has not been too demanding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He recommends Mr. and Mrs. Sanford who taught two of Galt's children from 1829 to 1830.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A recipt for thirty dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for tutoring Alexander and Elizabeth Galt in English.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The bearer of this note, Hannah, has suffered from ague for three or four weeks and he hopes that one of them can give her some help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $13.37 1/2 paid by Dr. A.D. Galt to John Gormly for a saddle and stirrups. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $13.37 1/2 for a horse for Alexander Galt, Junior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted account, July 18-November 27, 1831, of John M. Galt II with P.F. Powell for various goods amounting to $33.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, April 11, 1829-December 10, 1831, for saddlery and harness goods, totalling $26.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account amounting to $9.31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $2 paid for the repair of a clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $2 paid for a year's subscription to the Saturday Courier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He apologizes on not sending the money he has collected for him. He tried to get in touch with Col. Bassett but missed him and had to give money to Robert Anderson. Miss McKenzie's School is having a coronation of a Queen of May and all the gardens in town have been requisitioned for flowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He hopes he can come to a meeting of the \"Court\" this evening at five o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She wishes to start a school, but the only place in town which would be satisfactory is his house and lot. She has been told that he has never rented it and wonders whether he would consider leasing it to her for the cause of education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He and his family arrived after an exhausting trip in which they suffered from the heat. He plans to see them soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He received a letter from Judge Brown. He is distressed by Brown's proposed move to the west. There has been some illness at Old Point, Hampton, Elizabeth City, and Edenton, and recently at West Point Academy, but he feels it is safe to stay. Mr. Southall had a letter from Gabriel Galt Williamson, written from \"Rio Jenario.\" He approves of Judge Brown's plan to buy one of her slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They finally arrived at Cousin Norborne Galt's after being detained in Cincinnati by sickness. While there, they were cared for by Bishop Smith. Few Episcopalians in Ohio as the Catholics and Presbyterians are in the majority. Mr. Beale has recovered his speech and can walk with crutches. Cousin Betsy Maupin was so affected when she saw Mama that she had to go to bed. [Note: Mary Frances Galt Browne (1814-1891) was the eldest of William (1787-1855) and Sarah Trebell Galt Browne (1782-1844)'s children. See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 1., p. 14. Mary was never very happy in Kentucky and her constant theme in letters to Williamsburg over many years was to return to her old home. Seemingly she never even visited Virginia again after moving in the summer of 1832. She never married, and seems to have sent much time raising her sisters, and then her nieces and nephews].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finally got him a treatise on \"the Prevailing Epidemic\" and is sending Dr. Chapman's work on cholera. After Galt has finished, he would like him to send it on to Dr. Garret and then to Henry Sheilds in York. Cholera on the decline in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He hopes that Williamsburg is not troubled any more with incendiaries. He saw her friend Mr. Page. At present they have seen Mrs. Falcon, Miss Berracoin [?], Miss Coke, A. Cocke, and many people from Richmond and New York. Mrs. Washington Pots has been here too. Appended to letter is note from Pel Bassett to Barbara and Elizabeth apologizing for not writing and mentioning that Mary Chapman is here from Philadelphia cutting many capers. Recounts tales of some of the belles and their flirtations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is worried that they have not heard from them as this is their sickly season. Her father has had trouble finding a house and the ones he has seen have not had separate quarters for the servants. The servants would have to stay in the basement or in the garret rooms. \"This you know cannot be very agreeable to Virginians.\" Rent is high with houses with six rooms being leased from $350 to $500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They are busy fixing the house. \"We went to church last Sunday- our minister is a Mr. Page- I hope we shall like him but he has not that calmness and solemnity which I think every minister should possess- he appears to hurry over the service. I like the church very well the pews are large enough to kneel in this is something unusual for a modern church. The congregation in the afternoon reminded me of our poor old church. They were \"few and far between- the music is indifferent but more general as is the responding than in the churches in Richmond.\" Begs her to keep a little journal of events and then send it to her at her leisure. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is distressed to hear of the trouble in Williamsburg. J. Temple, Junior, passed through yesterday and told them of the cholera at Coleman's Mill and of her mother's fever. Barbara Page is with them, but will not take her medicine. More deaths have occurred in these watering places than usual. Their return will depend on the cholera conditions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her father has still not found a house yet and talks of moving to Nashvillle or building in the country; neither prospect pleases her. Their church attendance has been irregular due to her mother's sickness. She does not like the idea of contribution boxes being carried through the congregation and prefers the boxes being left at the door. Judge Semple was elected to fill her father's place. She encloses letter from Cousin Judy Browne to Sally M. Galt. Cousin Norborne's house is lovely and it will look better when they finish planting around it. They have althea bushes down the drive-way. [Note: Mary Browne was apparently accustomed to the method of collecting used by Bruton Parish Church when she was in Williamsburg. Although the church had used alms basins since the eighteenth century, the vestry decided April 1, 1828 \"that the peculiar Circumstances of this Congregation render it inexpedient at the Time to make any Collections at the Church, or during public Worship...\" By 1873 the Vestry was talking of \"the Sunday Collections\" so the traditional method must have been resumed.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He encloses a copy of a letter to Robert Saunders, Jr., in which he gives his plans to reduce the cost of teaching French if he should be appointed professor of French. He would like Galt to recommend his propos to the members of the Board in his area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe thinks it will be of service to the students at William and Mary to revive the professorship of Modern Languages and to make French particularly available for the grammar boys. He hopes Galt will present his viewpoint in a favourable light to those with whom he may come in contact.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyed seeing their friends Rev. Cole, Mr. Vest, Mr. Sheldon and Mr. William Barton Rogers who is bringing this letter. Her mother is happy living here now. She does not like the idea of only seeing those people of whom her parents approve and she and Mary will not go out to the places they are invited by their mother's friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She wonders why she has not heard from her sooner. Pattrick (\"Goody Gracious\") Galt is visiting them and is in good spirits considering that he almost died of cholera. Cholera is rapidly increasing. Mr. Beale's family has left town because of it. She paid her first visit to their new house. It is convenient as far as her mother being able to manage it in her present poor health, but does not like the empty, cold, ceremonious rooms of Louisville houses. Someone has told them that \"Black Hawk\" is a little dried up old man and not the Indians' greatest warrior, but merely a chief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Judy writes Alexander that they live in a part of Louisville called Germany because so many of the Dutch live there. The rest of the letter has general bits of news and urges them to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She and her mother have paid morning visits, some of the ladies sent word that they were too busy to be seen instead of the customary \"not at home.\" She was invited to a party with her sisters but refused to go. There have been some steam boat accidents and last week four or five people were scalded to death when a boiler broke. Envies Elizabeth's situation at Mr. Anderson's school. Hopes her father will send Sally and Judy to a good teacher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His plans for visiting them have been frustrated. He was ordered to New York and was there two days when he was ordered to Charleston, South Carolina, in the midst of the difficulties of that state with the \"general government.\" He hopes \"that the horrid realities of civil war will be spared us, but considering the phrenzied haste with which the popular leaders of So. Carolina seem determined to push matters, much is to be feared.\" [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He regrets that is unable to pay the money requested of him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for fifteen dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for the tuition of Elizabeth J. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She mentions their gloomy Christmas with the church not decorated because of the scarcity of evergreens. The Bishop called for a day of thanksgiving because of the cessation of the cholera. Sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. [George?] Harrison. Has heard from Dr. Cole that the piano is being mailed to her and she is pleased for playing the piano is her only recreation and accomplishment. Her time is much taken up with receiving and returning morning calls. Judge Crittenden has died here. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is planning to sing with the choir, but worries whether she can find a beau to walk her home afterwards. She enjoys playing the piano, but is upset that hers was filled with water when it arrived. The town has had a Methodist minister, an Irishman by the name of Maffet, who has been most theatrical and has induced many of the girls to lay aside their feathers. Still his preaching did not stop a large party last night whereby a twice-married lady entertained. She mentions the marriage of John Minson Galt to Miss Land. [Note: While the year 1832 is plainly written on the envelope side of this letter, comparison of its contents with letters from from Louisville in September 1832 clearly shows that it should be dated 1833. John Minson Galt (1808-1868), son of John Minson (1785-1814) and Nancy Herbert Galt, marrried Anne W. Land (1814-1884) in March 1833. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p.7.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She could be happy there if she was not full of thoughts of Williamsburg. She fears she will not see him again but hopes to see him in the life to come. She misses them all. She has seen various relatives. The fashion in Louisville is to keep the rooms so dark that you cannot see anyone in mid-day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has given up his shop in Great Bridge and come to Portsmouth, but plans to settle permanently in Norfolk. He will marry Anne W. Land on March 19th. He hopes Elizabeth can come to the wedding. His mother's health has improved and he has not suffered as much from his \"hepatic derangement\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He mentions that Richmond is growing and property values are going up with the construction of new houses. New buildings are going up at the corner near the market known by the name of \"Darmsdalt.\" They are expecting them for the convention and have plenty of room. Miss Blaky marries Mr. Tomlin tonight. Rosina Tucker is supposed to marry Mr. Dyer from Albemarle but her father stongly objects so the marriage might fall through. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has just recovered from a serious illness, similar to measles. The Unitarians are having a fair to raise money to buy an organ. They [the Episcopalians?] are having a fair next week. Her uncle has been bringing her plenty of flowers. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann has taken up astronomy. She makes various joking remarks and innuendoes about various friends and relatives. The letter contains a few pen sketches of relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is worried about counting on Mr. Saunders in \"money matters.\" Fears his mind is slipping and as a result his accounts cannot be trusted. Discusses a land problem that revolves around the handling of Mr. Saunders. Mentions Mr. Tazewell. Endorsed: received on July 20, 1833. Faded and torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter contains joshing references to various people and happenings in Norfolk and Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses various routine happenings at home. Mary writes that she was sorry that she could not have been with them in church on the Fourth of July. Describes the parade with people of all trades and professions marching together in companies. Mr. Booth and seven of his family were apparently poisoned when having tea and Mr. Booth is not expected to live. Bishop Smith's wife died from cholera.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He received his letter and check for $250, one half of the price paid by Judge Brown for Edwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He never relinquished his share of his father's land claim. He opposes the idea that debt of their father to Robert Saunders be paid out of money coming from the land claim. Saunders should show by what authority he has claim. Makes further references to the land claims resulting from father's Revolutionary War services. Letter is faded and torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents So far they have survived the cholera and hope for the best. She mentions the custom of people serenading with horns, tin pans, and the like any people who marry someone much older or younger than themselves. The girls from Mr. Quinan's school gave a recital. Discusses some of her own domestic achievements in sewing and cooking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Compliments her for sending such nice letters to an old man. He has taken two baths so far. He wants some snaps sent to be planted and his silk comfort aired so the moths will not get it. The white sulphur over-flows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He makes joking remarks about their mutual acquaintances and throws in veiled innuendos about people and events. Mainly interested in who is courting whom and who has been seeing whom, i.e. Miss N.V. has captured the heart of Alexander Galt, Junior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The sulphur water does not agree with either Nancy or himself. He finds it strange that bathing is not accepted as fully in this country as it is by other civilized people. These baths have a particularly \"exciting effect\" for old people. Thinks that most people do not stay long enough to get the full benefits of the baths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She laments the death of cousin Lucy and expresses belief they never knew the whole story of her motives. Eliza and Mary Ann each have a new daughter. Their church is being repaired. She sends news of their Galt relatives in Kentucky. [Note: While this letter has no year, other than 1833 pencilled on the fouth sheet, either 1833 or 1834 is acceptable because of the reference to Mary [Galt]'s first tooth. The other people cannot be identified.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The weather is nice and the temperature at sixty degrees. The Faulcons left yesterday and they plan to overtake them and visit with them at General Cocke's at Bremo. He rejoices that they have had such a healthy season. [Note: General John Hartwell Cocke (1780-1866) married in 1802 Ann Blaus Barraud, daughter of Dr. Philip Barraud, of Norfolk. One of his sisters, Sally, married Nicholas Faulcon, of Surry; another, Mary Kennon, married John Faulcon, of Surry.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is quite low spirited and wants to hear from him. He is depressed and homesick for his friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Ashe has replaced Mr. Page as minister. Samuel Beale arrived with his new bride, the daughter of Gov. Duval of Florida. Their father has been too ill to come downstairs. Mary was invited to be in the wedding of Miss Holloway. Various other accounts of local events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions various young men in their acquaintence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Uncle [William C. Galt] talks of selling his house and moving into the country. The Bishop cannot get enough ministers to come West so he wants to establish a theological school in Lexington. Uncle William sold his house for fifteen hundred dollars but decided to stay in town so as to be close to his patients. Miss Empie died. Chatter about daily happenings. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She chats about her visit in North Carolina. Saw Dr. Robinson Piedmont in North Carolina who was quite pompous. When she asked him if he had seen it rain fire the other night, he replied that it was meteors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is sorry they have not had a chance to get together and hopes that she will come up for a visit. The bad weather has postponed the fair. Sends various words of greeting to friends and relatives. A planned birthday party for Mr. Brow, Mr. Macmmurds and Mr. Strobia had to be postponed as some of the gentlemen wanted to go to the theatre that had opened.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her mother gave one of the Philadelphia Annu for 150 people. An Ethiopian named Johnson was the caterer for a dinner of turkey, chicken, oysters, and terrapins as well as champagne and Lisbon wine. The writer did not attend for she had a slight headache. Describes the elaborately set table with the stewed oysters, terrapin, chicken salad, ice cream, jellies and sugar candy. The guests stood by the table and ate of their plates with spoons. There was no dancing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe discusses Mr. Saunders' claim, and its long history. He summarizes the claim. Draft, torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is unable to pay Dr. Galt the money requested of him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Since writing her they have all been down with the influenza. Bunny has been ill and the writer wonders whether it is the indigestible ham they have there. Worries about their house in Williamsburg for it needs repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He discusses various aspects of the land claim of the heirs of Dr. J.M. Galt. He mentions Mr. Saunders, Mr. Lambert and Mr. McCandlish. Faded and stained.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses various aspects of Mr. Saunders' claim to some of the western lands due Dr. J.M. Galt's estate. [Note: Apparently Mr. Saunders was elderly and confused on whether or not an old debt owed him by Dr. J. M. Galt had been paid.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She looks forward to a ball they are having and hopes that Mr. Bowers will come over. Wonders whether Elizabeth has been meeting \"a certain gentleman in the streets as often as you used to do\". Gives her advice about courting. \"Never think a gentleman intends addressing you till he asks you to marry him. Never be engaged for more than six months. Never act in such a way as to lead any one to suppose that you are a flirt. Never let a gentleman know that you love him till he tells you he feels something for you. Never go in a store when you see a certain gentleman go in for fear that gentleman may think you went in to see him. Never go all over town following a certain captain. Never be engaged to dance with more than one gentleman at the time. Lastly never wear a red turban unless you wish to greate a great effect.\" [Note: Mary Tyler (1815-1847) was the eldest daughter of John and Letitia Christian Tyler.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Richard M. Bucktrout for various orders of planking valued at $6.19 1/4. Payment received March 26, 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She regrets that she had to leave town without saying farewell. She wants to know if Mr. Bowers has missed her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They have moved to a new house. She is distressed that Harriet Beale has joined the Catholic Church. She feels she did through ignorance. The Catholics increase throughout the state but mainly among the immigrant Dutch. She enjoys the sketches Elizabeth sent them and asks for some more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He discusses a letter of recommendation he sent H.B. Tomlin to be read before the Board on behalf of the appointment to the professorship of Mr. Powers. Powers had followed Mr. Bonnycastle [at the University of Virginia] and done a satisfactory job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gabriel Galt Williamson is now in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and holds the rank of Lieutenant. While in Philadelphia, Thomas dined with David Crockett, \"a rough, awkward, bullying sort of a fellow about 45 years old. \"I put up at the National Hotel and I suppose 100 or 120 persons were seated at the table, he was shown a bill of fare and selected a dish of tripe on which he made his dinner and when asked what kind of wine he'd drink, said some of that old cider wine [champagne] because it tastes like cider. On being called on for a toast he rose and pronounced in a loud voice--'may the bones of Kings and tyrants be introduced in Hell as Grid Irons, to wash the souls of Tories.' His language is vulgar and quite in the negro quarter style. Says he left at home a wife and five or six children in a log hut with a plenty of Bear meat and corn as happy as cubs.\" [Note: David Crockett (1786-1836), at this time a Representative in Congress, was on his celebrated \"tour of the north\".]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of Mrs. John H. Strobia with Van Lew P. Smith for ivory table cutlery and other goods amounting to $22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She discusses her courtship and possible engagement with Henry Jones. She mentions other beaux. She hopes she can come for a visit. [Note: Mary Tyler married Henry Jones in December 1835.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She recounts a visit in Norfolk to the home of Gabriel and his new bride, Lizzie (Gatewood). She relates various occurrences in an elaborate writing style.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her kind note and plans to visit them as soon as she is well enough to come. Had a several-day visit to Old Point. She saw Mary Tyler. Note added from Nannie (Ann) Williamson saying that they may go to Parker's Spring a few miles from here where the springs are filled with marsh mud and therefore very healthy. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has been ill here as has Mr. Rodgers who has suffered an attack of chills. Plans to leave Monday for Salt Sulphur Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has just returned from Old Point. Her two suitors visited her and no one could tell which one she was engaged to.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She makes veiled remarks about various suitors and their suits. She hopes she will not get married before they have a chance to get together again. She questions her about her beau, H.J., and jokingly teases her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents It is very hot there despite refreshing showers yesterday. He is better but there is room for improvement. He may go to Red Sulphur Springs. He has not seen Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton yet, but hears that they are at the White Sulphur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The titled letter discusses love affairs, flirtations, the spelling of \"fullest,\" merits of apple brandy and preserved black-berries, politics, domestic economy, a visit to Washington, importance of dress for women, and whether they were talking too much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth Williamson has been ill from taking quack medicine, but is now well and has gone to stay at her father's house while he goes to the springs. He has a machine to press flowers with. He shares news of his plans and of daily domestic events.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The trip up was not too bad, but she does not like yankees and wishes she were home. She was infatuated with a man with hazel eyes for hazel eyes always thrill her. She took a trip across the bay and was sea sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The area is crowded with visitors. The White Sulphur is the most popular. He plans to go on to the Warm Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is working to earn enough money to come to Williamsburg to attend college. He wonders if he will be able to make enough money to get there. He mentions several of the young ladies whom he is interested in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eToday has been one of his good days. Mr. Rodgers has arrived. Mrs. Page of Gloucester is here and Elizabeth's friends Eliza and Caroline Lambert are at the White Sulphur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Nannie is over helping Gabriel and Lizzie set up housekeeping at W. Gatewood's where they have excellent servants. Gabriel comes to his house every morning for his juleps and wakes them up. He visited John Galt's farm which he hopes to soon settle on as he is deranged with ideas about agriculture. He has various questions for and about friends and relatives in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She left Newport which she thinks \"the meanest place in the world.\" She has not heard a word from H.J. but if he comes to Newport he will miss them as they are leaving for Philadelphia. She will attend a party at Gov. Knight's tonight. She misses the peach and apple brandy. \"I would give fifty dollars this minute for a good drink, for I have not seen a drop since I left you.\" Some wines in the North and she will take a little good champagne when she cannot get apple brandy. She had to send down for a little something for a stomach ache and was sent gin, \"the most delightful thing with the exception of the apple brandy I ever tasted.\" In a later note, she writes that she has returned from the governor's party where she was a big hit and flattered the people with how much she liked New England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has been troubled with bilious fever. He was not able to eat an excellent slice of vension. He plans to return home soon. Philosophies on virtue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He will be leaving in two days and heading west. A frost has killed all the fodder around here. He expects the Lamberts, Mr. Dew, and Mr. Rodgers in ten days. Mrs. Venable arrived yesterday and was dead by morning. She had been suffering from dropsy. There have been more sick people at the springs than usual. He ends with the postscript that Mr. Dew has just arrived and sends his best.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He discusses the fact that he and Professor Campbell used to argue over the relative merits of French and mathematics. Both came to appreciate the value of the other's field. Now he has an arrangement with John Murdaugh whereby he teaches his brother French and Murdaugh teaches Anderson's son, Henry, geometry. There were no improper motives in his action and he wants Dr. Galt to not misinterpret his last letter to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They apologize for not writing but they have been preserving. Gabriel (\"Sir Anthony\") Williamson has gone off in search of a julep. Nannie has been accused of editing, with Louisa Garnett, a scandal sheet called The Hornet. Gabriel is now playing pranks while another young man sings naval songs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is on his way home. Mr. Dew left yesterday. He is \"rather the worse for wear.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, September 30-October 15, 1834, of Dr. A.D. Galt with William Durfey for mutton and meat totaling $23.61.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has been examined by Dr. Phisick and Dr. Randolph and they find that he has a stone in his bladder. He relates his symptoms and will write more after further examination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She regrets that she was unable to stop by Williamsburg and see her on her way home from Philadelphia. There is little news since she has gotten back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She writes glowing descriptions of her courtship by \"hazel eyes\". She cannot write his name for she does not know how to spell it. She wants Elizabeth to meet her cousin C. Tyler for she thinks she would like him. She does not like for Mrs. Galt to call her a drunkard when she likes her liquor far more than the writer. Halloween night they played games to see what sort of person they would marry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She will not be able to come for a visit for she expects a special visitor in the middle of the week. Her father wants her to go to Washington around the first of January. She misses her dear friend, but thinks of Mr. Bowers and others. She went to church and saw her old suitor, Dr. Flirt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, November 29-December 20, 1834, of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe for meal and hominy amounting to $18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He writes to assuage his father's alarm at his imprudent engagement with a young lady with whom he became involved without proper thought. The lady in question has broken off her engagement with him so he does not plan further pursuit. He replies to his father's advice that a wife should either be industrious, beautiful with frugality, intelligent, or weathy, and that the lady in question had none of these qualities with the counter-charge that he would never marry for money. The whole matter is over and he trusts that his father will forget the whole thing. [Copy].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Robinson's invitation to Mr. Tyler, Georgetown Heights, for Monday, January 19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She discusses health and activities of family and friends and requests news of Williamsburgers. She has experienced cold weather with temperatures of 32º below zero recently. She hopes they, and their children, can meet each other again. In postscript to John [Minson Galt II?] she warns him against waiting too long and becoming an \"old Bachelor\". She mentions Mrs. Vest, Mrs. Saunders, Mary Anna Mingay, Mary Tyler, G. Semple, Leroy A., Mrs. L. Waller, Aunt Nancy, Aunt Sarah, and Mr. Empie. Postscript from Mary F. G. Browne. [Note: John Minson Galt died unmarried, but his cousin John Galt Williamson married in 1836.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She left Hampton and arrived in Annapolis. On board, she met a young gentleman from Charles City who knew the Jones famiy and had heard that H.J. was engaged to be married. This evening she is going to the President's levee and another party afterwards. She wants to hear about all her friends and especially H.J.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She wishes she could have seen the \"dark eyed one,\" for while she sees his faults, she is infatuated with him. She wants to know what \"the Camomile\" said. She went to the levee for half an hour, where both President Jackson and Vice President Van Buren shook her hand. Then went to Duff Greens' and danced, and received many compliments. Another day she went to the Senate chamber and met most of the Senators. The previous night was at a musical party at Governor Poindexter's, with supper at eleven standing around a table. She has received about fifteen visits in two days and dreads having to return them all. She includes her thoughts on love and beaux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She finds beaux scarce. \"I am sorry indeed that your organ is destroyed. Which gallery is it to be put in? I think the Organ gallery is the worst place in the whole church.\" She has been reading the Listener by Mrs. Fry. She desires news of family and friends including Mary Smith Anne Williamson, Mrs. Vest, Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Anderson, Miss Converse, the McCandlishes, George Semple, and Mr. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"To the damsels... at the Galtonian Castle Woodpecker Square; Williamsburg...\" She hopes they can all come visit soon since \"the attention which the three orphans require\" prevents her from going to Williamsburg. She sends news of friends. She goes to hear Bishop Meade every Sunday. \"There is a report to day by the Baltimore Boat that Louis Phillippe has sent Mr. Livingston home and sent for the French minister.\" She mentions the Garretts, Caroline, and Mr. McFarland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She writes of her thoughts on \"the dark eyed one.\" Mr. Van Buren gave her a geranium leaf at the ball. She plans to go home soon and hopes they will go through Williamsburg. After seeing Mrs. Galt's tartan, she could not find a cloak she liked. She mentions Mr. Kennedy, Miss Selden, Mr. Page, and General Lambert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She came from Washington by boat and had a delightful party on board. When she arrived home found a favorite cousin (John) there. She hopes to have a visit from a beau soon. She wonders what price Mrs. A.D. Galt would want for her tartan. She mentions M. Southall, Mr. Burwell, and Dr. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She must be housekeeper and \"mantuamaker for the whole concern\" since mother is unwell. Many people think she is to be married soon and went to Washington for her wedding clothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She shares family news. No doubt Mr. Sully is at present very busy painting Mr. and Mrs. Minge and Dr. Williamson's wife, and \"the other little children.\" She shares news of a boat travelling between Norfolk and Richmond. She mentions Col. Garrett, Ann Page, Mr. Calhoun, and Mr. Beston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She shares mainly news of a beau who has been there but is leaving. He is at the moment talking with her father. She mentions James Semple and Mrs. Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt to Alexander D. Galt for one year's subscription to the New-York Albion at $6.00. Endor\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She tells of [?]'s talk with her father. She wants Elizabeth's opinion on all the occurrances. Mother is better, but Mary is still doing the great deal there is to do for so large a family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"As to the enlargement of the house, I believe Miss M. would prefer the trunk in its primitive pristine purity.\" She hated to leave Williamsburg. She mentions W. Young, J. Murdaugh, Burwell, and Miss Rebecca.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted account, November 1834-April 11, 1835, for building supplies totaling $194.78.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She share thoughts on her relationship with ____, and what others think about him. \"I wish we could contrive so as to get Alexander here. We would all have fine fun.\" She mentions Matilda S. and Smith Claiborne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She sends some pieces by Willis [?], as well as Dich's [?] Christian Philosopher, \"a work which combines science with religion.\" [Note: Caroline Lambert (1816-1909) was Elizabeth Galt's second cousin, the grand-daughter of Sarah Ege Lambert and David Lambert. Sarah Ege Lambert's sister, Elizabeth Ege, married Gabriel Galt and was Elizabeth J. Galt's grandmother. See Ege Genealogy, II. B. and C. 2. a., p.14].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has no idea of being married in less than six or eight months. She will try to correct self of any vanity. Mother is better but Mary is still very busy. She mentions G.S., Dr. Boyd, and Agnes Marshall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert has been playing pranks. She did not accuse Mary of being vain. She can't really judge ______. \"W. Pryor attributes the Christian love that I bear to the whole human race to my having had so little intercourse with the World which... appears almost as an unmarred Eden to my eyes. Still I visit less than ever and never was anyone endowed with so little taste for making new acquaintances.\" She shares news of various mutual friends-- mostly male [identified by code names]. \"You know what to expect-- to be treated as one of the family.\" \"My fondness for... reading of any kind except novel reading increases with my years.\" Lord Dunmore's grandson, the Hon. Mr. Murray has been in Williamsburg. Mary Browne has a large swelling on her throat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, February 24-April 23, for repairs to carts and wheelbarrows, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary writes, \"I don't believe brother... knows exactly what love is...\" She has known ______ all her life, but feels others will be surprised to know they love each other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, February 6, 1834-May 6, 1835, for visits and medicines, totaling £11.19.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She prefers Willis' pieces to Bryant's, though \"Bryant and Dana are generally ranked above Willis.\" If she could visit Europe, she would go first to Italy and Greece. She has read \"Six Months in a Convent\" and the \"Beauties of the Court of Charles the Second,\" and found nothing \"pre-judicial to mor\" in the latter. She mentions Charley Kennedy, Mrs. Murdaugh, Mrs. Young, and Col. McCandlish. [Note: Enclosed is a small amount of what might have been very blonde hair. It is now so pale as to be almost invisible, and in very short pieces.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is disappointed that _______ did not come with Robert. Charlie's eyes are weak. The letter mentions S. Armstead, Mr. Kennedy, and Miss McKeurie's boarding school in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Believing that one who knew the worth of my revered father, and who was so perfectly esteemed by him as yourself, would be pleased to possess some memento of him; I beg you to accept his sleeve buttons and his gold stock buckle, together with the stocks with which he wore it.\" [Note: Robert Saunders (1761-post July 1833) was an ESH Director (1793-?). His son, Robert Saunders, Jr., (1805-1868) the writer of this letter, was a Director (1831-1851, 1852-1857). The Saunders were distant kin and very good friends of the Galts. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.3., p.6.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, April 24-May 29, for various meats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She finds everyone attacked by \"the Alabama fever\" and the \"Texas Malady,\" including \"Brother John\" [J.M.Galt II?]. She shares news of many friends, most of whom are identified only by initials. A.S. has returned from a five year absence from the United States during which he travelled seventy five thousand miles. Thoughts on compliments. \"People would think it... strange for me to leave home.\" She had four \"disconsolate Swines [swains]\" escort her home from church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePublic Output Disabled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She wishes Elizabeth had not been in Richmond when ________ passed through Williamsburg. Gloucester is quite gay. She mentions Dr. Byrd and Mr. Clark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She returned from Richmond by boat, after visiting Aunt Strobia, whom her mother lived with when young. She has been asked to be a bridesmaid to R. Henly, who is marrying Mr. Peirce on the 11th. She has been asked to be a bridesmaid five times and participated three times. \"I believe a fourth time, (says the superstition of olden time,) prohibits the unfortunate and devoted Bridesmaid's occupying a more elevated station. And with a mind wholly untrammeled by Superstition on all other subjects I am much inclined to believe implicitly in this [in my case] as I have always foretold.\" She fears Mr. D. is dying. She expects much excitement on the Fourth [of July]. She dislikes writing with a steel pen. She mentions James Minge and Capt. Hennon. [Note: Aunt Strobia was Anna Maria Lambert Strobia (1788-1877), wife of John H. Strobia, and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C. 1.p.14].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has just been to a flower exhibit that he wishes he could adequately describe. He wishes Elizabeth and \"Sal\" Sally M. Galt could have seen it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents At the horticulural exhibit the strawberries were superior to those in Virginia, but the cherries were inferior. Comments on Elizabeth's letter with its news of friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He plans to return to Williamsburg by the Fourth of July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She shares her thoughts on love of __________. \"I think this having bridesmaids is a foolish custom, you are the only person I love well enough to desire to act for me.\" She wonders how long Caroline will visit Elizabeth. She is getting well again. She mentions Cousin George and Aunt Douglas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 3- June 20, totaling $118.14. Paid July 1, 1835.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She recounts details of a visit by friends. She is reading Dr. Combe's book on Phrenology, and has \"a plaster cast of a head, with all the organs numbered...\" Mary spent an evening with them. She sends messages for John and Bob Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She believes Elizabeth is influenced by the \"little God\" [Cupid?]. She has just finished Mrs. Trollope's Paris and the Parisians, which she was pleased with. She has been reading the Rambler but finds the Spectator better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary writes, \"We have a house full according to custom.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary writes that ________ is to leave soon, but they plan on being married before the new year. Mary C. Tyler is to be married there July 30. She mentions Sally Page and Virginia Southall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She finds herself very busy making wedding clothes. She is often sick. They have a houseful of guests. She imagines some people from Williamsburg will go to York to see the President while he is there. \"I love those who love me, I like every one.\" She mentions Albert, Virginia, Maria, Samuell, and Aunt Betsy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She shares news of the neighborhood, her family, and what others say about ________. She hopes Elizabeth will set her cap for several young men who will soon be visiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is tired of having people think she is engaged to someone she does not care for. Postscript by M.I. Postians [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is disappointed that Alexander won't let her take care of chosing his gig. She is upset by rumors that her father disapproves of her engagement. She understands that G.W.S. is to be married and expects it is to either Emily Booker or Christianna Pryor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She had a misunderstanding with ________, but it is all cleared up. She pleads with Mrs. Galt to let Dr. Williamson bring Elizabeth over.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has all best wishes for Mary's future happiness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gabriel [Galt Williamson] is finally better, after suffering [sunstroke or sunburn] when they went to the Bay Shore for the writer's health. The baby [Elizabeth Williamson, born March 29, 1835] is well. \"As you know we Norfolk people think it death to go to Williamsburg in... August and September.\" She expects John [Galt Williamson] imminently. She shares news of other Williamsons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She dreads not seeing [?] for four to six weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLively for planking. Autograph Account. The letter is badly stained.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She understands Mary looked lovely at the wedding [of Mary C. Tyler]. She share her thoughts on if one can truly love more than once. She cannot visit since mother is unwell, and there is more to do in this season than in any other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Robert is busy reading law and saying he will someday be the greatest lawyer ever. Poem on First and Second Love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He writes that the weather has been chilly and rainy. There are Northerners there. He sends news of various acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is too faded to be legible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents While she loves ________, as time for marriage approaches, she feels melancholy for she hates to leave old friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary writes, \"I am perfectly convinced that if I have a turn for any thing it is for politics,... I am devoted to politics and have the greates inclination always to join in a political dispute... nothing but believing it unfeminine, and thinking it not becoming me prevents my being a decided politician.\" She feels the greatest friendship for Doctor [Williamson] and wants to know when he is getting married.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is glad that Miss Tyler [the recipient?] was such a success in the \"Yankee Country.\" She makes a cryptic note on a kinsman whose affections she has not engaged. \"Mr. Empie... has received more letters from the parents and guardians of young men, (respecting the College) that he ever did during any other summer and it is predicted we shall have a full course.\" There has been much illness in the county but the town is healthier than usual. They were serenaded a few nights past by a grinding organ, base drum, and pandean [?] pipes, played by two strolling Italians. She kokes with Mary about various mutual friends and their loves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She hopes to go to Williamsburg sometime that winter, and on to Norfolk. She is enjoying horseback riding. She just finished \"The Disowned\" by Bulwar. She cannot give \"Cousin John any news of his affianced;...\" Mentions Christian McNaught, a Scotch cousin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Only a few people remain at the springs. A Democratic Meeting is being held in Warrenton. The only amusement they have is the ten pin alley. [Note: Marianna Saunders ( - ), a daughter of Robert (1805-1886), was a very close friend of Elizabeth and Sally Galt. She married George T. Wilmer.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Eliza and Caroline [Lambert] just returned from a six weeks trip, during which they saw Mr. Rogers, Mr. Dew, the Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Mr. T. Martin, and Miss Walton. She inquires about whether they have received their organ, and if they like it. She describes some mechanical toys now on exhibition, including the Chessplayer, and the Turk. She does not want Dr. Williamson to get married until he meets Miss Mary Dixon. [Note; Dr. John Williamson married Mary Dixon (1808-1881) in February 1836. Sally Lambert (1802- ) was a daughter of David and Sarah Ege Lambert and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C.4. p. 16.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He sent two barrels of flour \"by one of D. Galts packets.\" Mr. McAndrews, formerly of Williamsburg, is there. Ann Dixon MacMurdo had a daughter. Elisa and Caroline returned home, the former much better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is to be married December 24, but Elizabeth is the only one she has told the date. She has no wedding paraphenalia yet, and is only interested in a gown and cap. Mother rarely leaves home except for church and father loves home though business keeps him away a great deal of the time. There is nothing very new in fashion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She sends a teasing letter about friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She imagines Elizabeth will soon go up to serve as a bridesmaid. She share news of how matchmakers have paired people off (Elizabeth with \"little Jones\").\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary warns her not to believe anything Robert Tyler tells her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, July 4- November 2, for meat totalling $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA paid account, October 20-November 4, for meat totalling $2.65.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He introduces his young friend and neighbor John. T. Barksdale, who is going to Williamsburg \"in charge of destined tenant of the Lunatic Hospital.\" He takes this opportunity of \"reviving an acquaintance of nearly forty years...\" [In another hand, over nine columns of medical notes, dated February 7, 1826 [?] through December 29, '36 [?]are recorded, of which two columns are torn away.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has not written for a month for she has been too ill with ague and fever, and a sore throat to even leave her room. She loves Mary because they are so different that she does not see her faults in the other. She expresses her hope in Heaven. Brother Gabe with his wife and child, and Cousin E. Lambert visited them. Teaches little Sal \"more regularly now than I ever did.\" \"Neither Dr. John or Dr. George will, I expect, be long after you in a state of single blessedness.\" [Note: Gabriel Galt Williamson's first wife was Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson (1815-6 December 1837). The child was their daughter Elizabeth Galt Williamson (1835- ), who was later a frequent resident of the Galt's home, and who married Randolph Harrison. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii [a]., p.2. Elizabeth Galt Lambert (1800- ), was the daughter of David and Sarah Ege Lambert, and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II.C.3.p.16. The Doctor John mentioned must be Dr. John Galt Williamson, who married Mary R. Dixon in February 1836. For date, see letter of Mary Browne to Elizabeth J. Galt, February 1, 1836.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is anxious for Elizabeth to come, and hopes she can make it not later than the 12th or the 15th. The wedding will be very private, for they fear John Jones will die before then. \"I never anticipated any thing that I was not disappointed.\" [Note: While this letter is not dated, the heading of Wednesday, and the reference to all she has to do in three weeks date it as December 2, 1835, three weeks before Mary's wedding. John Jones seems to be the brother of Mary's fiance.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Last Saturday, many Williamsburg beaux were there \"to escort the bridegroom elect home.\" She recommends Lamartine's \"A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land\". She is busy preparing for the fair which begins the next Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is very disappointed that Elizabeth can not come to the wedding. Yet still hopes that \"in the course of one week, you may yet be well enough...\" A note at the end to \"Mrs. Galt, Dr. Galt, Dr. Williamson, Alexander, little John and Sal\" pleading that they make Elizabeth well enough to come. She expresses pleasure that will see Dr. Williamson at the wedding. [Note: While this letter is completely Undated, the text places it around December 15-17.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Galt through Ro. H. Armistead in settlement of accounts. Document is badly staine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Mr. and Mrs. Tyler request the pleasure of your company at Gloucester Place on thursday the 24th December at seven o'clock P.M. [for the wedding of their daughter Mary and Henry L. Jones]\". Newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is not sure if it is correct to write about one's own wedding but shall. At 10 on the 23, she went to bed miserable for had not heard if H. was coming or not. An hour later received word he was \"in the county at my cousins.\" One hundred people were there for the wedding, but Mary missed Elizabeth. They attended various dinners and parties on Monday and Tuesday. \"This morning our Charles City friends\" left. Henry leaves for North Carolina and will be away two weeks. \"the gift... shall be treasured while I live, I have put it on my wedding ring finger and there it shall remain...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has not yet entirely recovered from a bilious fever and a quartan ague. \"I should not complain for this is my first introdcution to both ague and bilious fever.\" Brother John Williamson has been very busy with patients and has not yet specified a time for his wedding. She shares news of various friends and relatives. \"Verily this house seems to be... into chaos-- not an asylum can be found secure from the dust, dirt, and din of Bricklay[ers], Carpenters-- and such a tardy race are they that we can not even anticapate when we [will?] be free from their incursion.\" [torn] [Note: Quotations from a letter from a \"Richmond correspondent\" are from Caroline Lambert's letter of September 17.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexander D. Galt's account with the Collector of Williamsburg for tax on nine slaves, a Gig, three horses, 11 \"tinn levies\" [?], house and lot, and Corporation levy on saine, totalling $15.29.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of the Thomas Nelson Estate with the Collector of Williamsburg for tax on house and lot, and a levy on the value, totalling $2.97. Paid by A.D. Galt. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has been home a week and is tired of it, so hopes to leave soon. \"I have a cousin who is about to be tied in holy bands of wedlock to a gentleman of this ilk and my brother goes over... to purchase a few necessities for the occasion.\" The wedding is to take place the 30th of the month, and Robert expects Thomas about that time. A cousin named George who just graduated from West Point is there. He hopes strongly that \"Lizzy and all at Dr. Galts are well.\" He sends messages to Elizabeth Galt and Coraline Low. [Note: Could the wedding referred to be the one Mary mentions in her letter of July 13, thus dating this letter in July?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for brickwork costing $87.12 to October 26. The note from D. Galt to A.D. Galt says that if the latter cannot pay it all at once he may pay part now and the rest when convenient. [Note: D. Galt, who addresses A.D. Galt as \"couzin\" is probably Dickie Galt (1797-1856).].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She feels \"Mama's inexorable disposition\" may relent and let her attend the wedding in December. J. and __ were just there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She had not written for did not want to tell of her Mother's illness, but now learns that they already know. She describes her illness and present condition. She is reconciled to the country, except the distance from church. She looks forward to the convention to be held in Louisville in June, but \"they must necessarily fall far short of our Virginia Conventions.\" Cousin Norborne and his family expect to move into their new home soon. Will goes to the school of an Episcopal minister with a new system of teaching. Speaks of \"little Mary\", and Norborne Browne, \"the prettiest child I ever saw,\" as well as various other friends and their children. Expects Elizabeth will be in Richmond at John Williamson's wedding when the letter arrives. [Note: William Henry Galt (1827-1893), Mary Ormsby (1833-1840), and Norborne Browne (1835-15 October 1836) were children of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. William became a doctor and married Elizabeth Pape. (1828-1883). See Galt Genealogy, II.A.I.a., d. and e., p. 13.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is very lonely since her husband, Henry [Henry L. Jones] has left.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents If Elizabeth's father and she are both well, she hopes she will come over with Robert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Many have remarked on Mary's wedding and seem to agree with the \"modern writer who says 'Perfect love and confidence can exist only before marriage... Different feelings and separate objects of interest inevitably spring up... The love may still remain but the confidence... is gone.\" Dr. John Galt Williamson, who she describes as \"the blissful candidate for matrimony\", goes to Richmond tomorrow, and will be married next Thursday. Elizabeth is not well enough to go to the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Much of news is repetition of that in the letter of January 8. Left Sally and Mary at home when they came to Louisville. Mr. Southall has been visiting them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Enclosed with above] Expects a detailed account of John Williamson's wedding. Sends a \"box of trifles\" including a belt she wore once, and paw-paw seeds for Alexander. Cousin Norborne took greater interest in George Southall than ever in anyone else. Has long had an attachment to Mr. Anderson, and he to her, but she had to promise her father not to marry Mr. Anderson without his consent, which will never be given. Feels a visit to Williamsburg would \"awaken regret for the past and make the future more gloomy.\" Warns them never to mention Mr. Anderson in their letters. Deprecates self as a \"source of trouble to all who are dearest to me and... a burden to myself.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Tyler requests Miss Sally Galt's company Wednesday at 8 p.m. Autograph Letter [Note: Miss Tyler is probably Letitia Tyler (1821-1907), a daughter of John and Letitia Christian Tyler. She married before 1841. The letter is dated Monday, February 8th, the perpetual calendar shows the only possibly years as 1836 and 1841. Therefore, 1836 is the likely year.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has written Anthony Robinson of Richmond to purchase nineteen shares of Bank stock for A.D. Galt, if it can be had at a fair price ($114 or $115). Will forward stock when arrives. Shares will pay dividend of at least $152 yearly. They expect Polly in May. [Note: Thomas Williamson (1777-1846) was Mary D. Galt's brother-in-law, and the cashier of the Virginia Bank of Norfolk. Polly was a pet name for Mary D. Galt (Mrs. Alexander Dickie Galt).].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She wonders if Mary Tyler Jones ever forgets that she is married. She is reading McIntosh's history of England, which she finds inferior to Hume's. She is also reading Racine's plays. She has not been sleighing for have had no snow deep enough, but wonders if Elizabeth has been sleighing. [Most of the third page missing].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has not heard from Hal in several weeks. She is envious of \"Cousin George,\" who she identifies as Doctor George William Semple with his Baroche. She wonders if the Galts have visited George and his bride. [Note: George Semple was not a blood relative of Mary Tyler but could be considered \"kin\" under its broad Virginia definition. He was the son of Judge James Semple, Law Professor at William and Mary, and his second wife, Joanna McKenzie. Semple's first wife was Anne Tyler, Mary's aunt. George married Maria Christiana Pryor in February, 1836. James Semple, a cousin of George, married Mary's younger sister Letitia.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She remembers the many happy times at this, her childhood home. She arrived there after John Jones died. Henry sends \"not his respects but his love, real old fashioned love to all of you, Alexander particularly.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.D. Galt promissory note for $124.36 due Henry Edloe on demand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She accuses Elizabeth of duplicity, and of attempting to get Uncle Strobia to assist in a scheme against George. Both she and Aunt Sally hope to visit Williamsburg soon. She advised Robert to stick to his books when she saw him. She is glad Mary Tyler Jones is with Elizabeth. Wonders if cousin John finds Mrs. Southall as charming as ever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [In form of speeches from various Brownes to Dr. Williamson.] Are mourning the death of their pastor. John [M.G. Browne] and Laura Booth will probably be married soon. \"Laura is a second edition of your wife.\" John is a Colonel on his way to Texas but will first be in Virginia to get recruits. Hopes George Southall will settle in Kentucky. Teases John that he should have married her. News of friends and relatives. [Note: John Browne (1816-1899), Mary Browne's only brother, married Laura A. R. Booth, 11 December 1838.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has been suffering from a sore throat and influenza. Cousin George Semple has left with his wife, but before he left he gave Elizabeth a perpetual rose bush which \"Cousin M.B.\" had given him. Mr. Empie is leaving in July to become Rector of the Episcopal School in Raleigh, North Carolina. News of friends and relatives. John received letters from Gabe Williamson and Charlie R., who are both sick at Pensacola. \"That mess of Navy Commissioners having sent the Warren out in actually a decayed condition.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is very unwell, but did go to a party at Mrs. Taylor's the day before. Henry is also unwell. Mother [Letitia Christian Tyler] is better. \"If you don't come over here, folks will begin to think there is some truth in that report concerning yourself and Bob...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She informs her of the birth yesterday of a new daughter, to be named Sally, to General and Mrs. Lambert. Describes her sister Eliza's visit to see Afong Moy, \"The Chinese Lady,\" who was the first known female Chinese immigrant to the U.S. and was part of a touring exhibition, and comments on the practice of foot-binding. Discusses her reading. They are going to see a balloon ascension on Thursday. [Note: A note to Mary D. Galt requests her to spare Elizabeth to them a few weeks, as they are very anxious to see her.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Henry must leave tomorrow for \"he cannot remain longer from his farm.\" Postscript notes that bad weather has held up Henry's departure and sending of this letter for a week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Have had enough rain \"to make an Englishman cut his throat.\" Uncle Strobia said he would take Cary to Williamsburg any time, but Papa is in Washington and her uncle, Robert McMurdo, has just returned from New Orleans and is very sick with consumption. Tells Elizabeth to tell Mary \"that she would scarcely know Aunt Virginia, she is so much altered, a complete wreck of what she was.\" Hears that May Tyler Jones is very pale and thin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Very glad Uncle [Dr. A.D. Galt]'s health is better. There were fifteen or sixteen ministers at the Convention, but not all were from Kentucky. Mr. Bower may settle in Louisville since \"Aunt Mary is tired of living away from her relations.\" Mary Ann Randolph lives in Philadelphia with the Bowers and goes to school with their only daughter, Virginia. Sends love to many friends and relatives. John Browne enjoys living in the country, makes bad bargains for horses, and falls in love with ever pretty girl he sees. Mother is better but quite deaf from a cold. Mary teaches Judy, and they are reading French together daily. Harriet Beall has returned from Florida but is quite ill. The new organ arrived. Mentions Mrs. Faulcon, Cousin Lucy Saunders, Dr. Selden of Norfolk, Miss Charlotte Dixon, Aunts Betsy and Sally, and Mrs. Bower. [Note: Harriet Beall was the sister of Matilda Beall Galt, the wife of William Craig Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She feels \"as if there was something wanting to complete my happiness.\" She regrets that Miss Lambert did not appreciate Bob as she does. Henry is busy cutting wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gabriel Williamson's family left Sunday. He asks Uncle John H. Strobia to use $6.00 of the money from Henderson for Alexander's subscription to the Albion. Mrs. Galt wants a dozen napkins and four pairs of black cotton stockings, but no cotton for the servants. Sally says her lessons. He gets John up early to ride. Is reading Quentin Durward and intends resuming the study of medicine next week. Plans to start reading Riccardo on Political Economy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John thinks she learns more from his teaching than from Elizabeth's. Is reading The Vicar of Wakefield, and John is reading Rollin's history. Sends messages to various relatives. [Note: This and the preceeding are on the same sheet of paper. There is also a postscript from Mary D. Galt, mentioning that Col. Bassett \"has made up a subscription on more than $1000 towards getting a minister.\" Another handwriting (John M. Galt's?) says that Elizabeth's last letter showed the effects of liquor. Seemingly before Elizabeth received these letters she returned home, for they are redirected to Williamsburg.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She went to Richmond with Dr. John Williamson and his wife. Robert has left for home after visiting Richmond, and sent five fashionable songs by Samuel Lover on the superstitions of Ireland. \"Brother has for his present hobby a Cold...\" Have been several cases of cholera in Richmond but no alarm. Robert was charmed by his cousin Edmonia. Postscript by Mrs. Mary D. Galt. She let Elizabeth go to Richmond because Dr. Galt thought it would be good for Elizabeth's health. Alexander has a double gig.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Answers her sister's letter \"to show how highly I value your slightest efforts to improve, and to encourage you to persevere.\" It is Elizabeth's first attempt at writing without lines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In a few days, she goes to North Carolina. Loves Bob more than all her other brothers and sisters, for they were children together, and admires him \"with all his ecentricity, more than any one I ever saw.\" Robert and Johnny are \"very different in manners tho' their dispositions are pretty much the same, John is rather more thoughtful and calculating.\" [Note: Mary (1815-1847) and Robert (1816- ) were the two oldest children of John Tyler's (U.S. Representative, Senator, and President, and Governor of Virginia) first marriage. John, the next child, was three years younger than Robert. Both boys attended William and Mary, and seem to have been noted for their pranks. John was especially slow to settle down and caused his family much heartbreak. Mary had a total of six full and seven half-brothers and sisters who lived to maturity.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for 102 lbs. bacon bought July 30 for $14.79, and paid for August 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was sick when Elizabeth was there. Has recently read one of Sir Walter Scott's novels. They might go to the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses _________ and his experiments in teaching, reading and writing, and finds him talented \"in making himself master of the Juvinal mind.\" Goes on Friday to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harriet Beall died, after several years of bad health. \"A journey to Florida last winter, so far from benefitting her, hastened her end.\" She had joined the Catholic church, which grieved her family. Cousin Norborne Alexander Galt and his family are with them. Hopes to get to Virginia since \"Cousin has employed an Englishman to rearrange his grounds and the outhouses are to be removed...\" She has no scruples on going to Virginia though such excitement might cause her mother to have a relapse. Questions if a minister \"can be supported in Wmsburg without the aid of the college.\" Praises their new organ. Have formed a musical group called the \"Mozart Society which will improve our choir very much.\" Whole family is well except \"little Norborne\" and herself. Requests news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has been away for three weeks. Heard that Ben Anderson is to marry. \"If he can fancy such a woman as Fanny Blair he never loved... Mary Browne.\" Mentions Miss Francis Anderson and Mary Ann Blair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe for planks amounting to $10.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives the substance of Mary Browne's letter [of August 18]. Feels it could be argued that all of lower Virginia is dull and sickly. Little John [John Minson Galt II?] is ill with the ague and fever and \"Dr. S. wishes Papa to send him to Lombardy, where it is very healthy.\" Are having difficulties finding a minister whose wife \"will superintend a Female Academy they propose establishing.\" Is too cold in the north \"to make corn-bad wheat here-- too rainy for the Southern cotton crops-- so we must be very etherial fed and clothed by the atmosphere.\" Has been making the \"Boys' winter rigging,\" with her portion three shirts a week. Mentions Mr. Millington, Col. B., and Mr Dew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has been visiting Bessie Gipson's relatives there, and will then go to Faquier Springs. Describes an Englishman and a Frenchman she met on the stage. Has done little reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Gray is there after returning from Cambridge. Has been busy preserving peaches. Will always remember them as they were when she left-- John a boy of 12, etc. Little Norborne's life seems to hang on a thread for he is very delicate. Mary still teaches Virginia, and Mary and Judy read French together. This summer they read Moliere's plays. John has been busy making brandy peaches. Sends love to a great many friends in Williamsburg. [Note: Since John was born in 1819, the Brownes must have left Williamsburg in 1831. Virginia Lafayette Browne (1824-1902) was Mary's sister, as was Judith (Maupin?) Browne (1820-1850). See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 2. and 5., pp. 14-15.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will be in Gloucester all winter. Mr. Wilkinson's account of the situation of the Browne family [in Kentucky] is distressing. \"He says cousin Mary is the most dejected human being he ever say, does not seem to care for any thing but Williamsburg...\" Wonders if the dogs bark all night [in Williamsburg].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consigns William to her care while he is in college. He has chosen engineering for a profession, so \"should take tickets from Mr. Saunders, [and] Mr. Millington in Chemistry and civil Engineering.\" Fears the best boarding houses are full but hopes Judge Christian will take him in. Mrs. Galt is to dole out William's money to him, but \"he will have but the little occasion for money if he attends to his studies as he has promised to do.\" Wonders if it is true that John is going South. Their son has been ill but is getting better. Caroline has been away. [Note: William Lambert (1790-1853) was the son of David Lambert and his wife Sarah Ege, and thus a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. William is William Lambert's son, and Caroline his daughter, the \"Cary\" of the many letters to Elizabeth J. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C. 2., pp. 14-15.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, July-December 1835, for various building supplies, totalling $405.77. An affidavit signed by Thomas Sands and George W. Jackson certifies that the \"Work is done in a workmanlike manner and... the prices... are the Customary prices in the City of Williamsburg.\" On the last page are the receipts for the gradual payment of the account, with the last July 6, 1837.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has been in the country and her health is much better. She went to Washington with Aunt Margaret Weth [?], \"Our friend Williams is engaged to Miss Anne Eliza Lyons, a lady old enough to be his mother.\" \"The widow Mrs. James Johnston is married to Mr. Darby [?] a very young man, but that seems to be all the fashion.\" News of other marriages. Hopes to begin reading The Lives of the Painters and Sculptors by Allen Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She inquires about health of [Henry Jones?], and studies of brother William. Her mother, and Aunt Sally and Eliza Lambert have been busy \"fixing the room for the Fair.\" Describes the charitable activities of the Working Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Brother George [Lambert] is going to Williamsburg for a \"matrimonial speculation after breaking the heart of the elite of the city of Richmond.\" The Fair closes that day, but has not been as successful as other years. \"The theatre is open and Mr and Miss Cooper the attraction. Cannot avoid receiving, and having to return, many visits. Strongly recommends that Elizabeth read \"The Deformed\" and the \"Admiral's Daughter\" -- \"intensely interesting but most harrowing to one's feeling.\" Many parties are in the offing. Is going to Black Woth [?] for Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tax on eight slaves, three horses, a gig, and ten \"town levies,\" and a lot owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg. A total of $14.23 was paid to John W. McCandlish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A tax of $3.44 on house and lot is owed by estate of Thomas Nelson to the collector of Williamsburg. Payment received of A.D. Galt by Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Taxes for 1835 and 1836 of $92 owed by John M. Galt estate to the James City County sheriff for 151 acres of land. Paid to J.H. Barlow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt from Cary Pierce and Co. for a bill of $2.00 owed by A. Galt for two white wool hats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the plain gold ring so battered that she could not recognize it as hers, but will not give it to Bob even though he wants it. The Wandering Piper is there. Supposedly this man and another have agreed that one should tour France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and the other England, Scotland and America and see which can collect the most money for charity. \"They merely take a receipt of the amount... made in each place...\" [In Richmond] it will go to the Orphan Asylum. \"No one has yet discovered their state or station. Some people believe them to be nobility, which of course throws a kind of interest about them the mystery of which they will do well to beef up for whom would take any interest in a plebian?\" A postscript from Eliza [Galt Lambert] says that \"Brother sends cousin Alex a piece of roast beef and three stakes, [and] hopes... all may have good appetites...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Had been busy preparing articles for sale. The money raised will be used for the \"improvement of our church.\" Wishes they had had some of Mrs. Williamson's handwork. Has become very common to move south \"where the prospects are brighter and where hope urges them on.\" Hopes to visit Norfolk soon. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Vest, the Johnsons, and Mr. Dana, their minister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Little Norborne died October 15, after \"gradually declining for several months...\" Judy and Jenny [Virginia] are living in town this winter so they can go to school. Virginia is very pretty. \"There is little danger of young lady being admired here without she has a large fortune.\" Sally has been visiting Laura Booth. Acccording to rumor, John [M.G. Browne] and Laura will be married in the spring. Prices are high, flour is double the price when they came, \"selling at $9 1/2 dollars-- wood five Dollar a cord and coal 25... [torn] women hiring for $4 [torn] dollars. These things and tight sleeves are all you hear talked of.\" Louisville has an over supply of doctors. Mentions Richard Taliaferro, Aunts Susan and Margaret and other relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $3.33 paid by Ellie, Mrs. Galt's servant, to \"Yaneiser [?] for Martin\" for twenty pounds of pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for pork. Paid. [Fragment].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA receipt for $14.25 paid by Mireau Bentey [?] as an agent for John S. Bartlett for Alexander D. Galt's subscription to the New-York Albion from August 23, 1835 to December 31, 1837. Signed document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". She is worried about her mother's ill health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Hopes to go to Williamsburg the end of the month. Finds Bob [Tyler?] changed, \"graver, more manly, and not the same wild rattling creature he used to be.\" Bessy Gibson will probably come with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Whole family wonders about William and if he enjoyed the Ball. Has been sick and busy nursing mother. Comments on the beauty of the Bishop's prayer while she was visiting her mother. Has been reading Madame de Stael's Delphine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents During his trip from Norfolk to New Orleans was, \"on a fine bright day, presented with... the Atlantic in a storm, proceeding from a furious North Wind contending with the resistless weight and force of the Gulf Stream.\" The storm wrecked their only attempt at a \"stylish\" dinner on board the ship. Reached Mobile the twentieth day after leaving Norfolk. Was hired to take charge of the Academy before any building was done but was given complete freedom to rent a schoolroom and was able to open his school in December, ten days after he arrived. \"Nothing could be in my estimation at least, more romantic and interesting, than to see the girls of every age from six to sixteen advancing in family groups towards... [the school].\" Students bring him cream, milk, butter, vegetables, flowers, etc. School building was completed in the Spring, and has equipment for 50 to 60 students. Mrs. Hannah Wingate Southgate Anderson and her sons Leroy and Washington joined Henry and L. in April. L's daughter Louisa and her four sons are in Mobile. [Note: While the author signs his name only as L.A., he is most certainly Leroy Anderson, who tutored Elizabeth and Alexander Galt in 1830. Seemingly he is of advanced age, since a daughter and her four sons are mentioned. His description of himself as a friend of Dr. Galt for over fifty years gives a clue to his age.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Mother is still quite ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is upset that Elizabeth has not written to congratulate her on being a mother. Writes of past joys and sorrows. Just heard of death of George Semple's wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to go to Williamsburg soon. Is anxious to hear about the ball.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She sends cream candy for Alexander and \"some choice little articles for your Tatler.\" Letter to \"Mrs. Tatler\" describes the overflow of guests \"Nancy the Friendful, Spinster of Norfolk\" has had to find beds for in the last year. Wants some method to cut down on number of visitors. Extract from the [illegible]. Various cases brought before the \"court of Fashion.\" Writes family news, including that Gabriel Williamson's family is well and expect to move into the house tomorrow, and that \"brother Major\" was in Louisville to purchase a steam engine for he had a job in a mill in Manchester. Wants to come to the Citizens Ball but fears cannot. Enclosure: Joking note from Elizabeth's nieces [?]. [Note: Anne Williamson was the daughter of Thomas Williamson by his second marriage with Anne Walke. Brother Major might be William Price Williamson who was an engineer. See Williamson Genealogy, IV. A-H, pp. 1-3.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A.D. Galt promissory note for $123.38 due Henry Edloe on demand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He reports failure of several large merchant firms, \"and I believe most of them have been caused by the Josyrls [?].\" Writes various family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summarizes tales of that day's newspapers, including the Richmond Compiler \"(which is no longer to be called the Courier)\", and the Albion. Has copied ten times \"Oh how this world is given to Lying,\" says Shakespeare.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been unhappy since William Pryor left. News of her parents, brother, and sisters. Have had only a temporary minister for a year but will soon get Mr. Jackson of New York. A new church, called St. Paul's is being built and it may call Mr. Page. The city appropriated $50,000 for a new medical college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad his son is studying hard for the public examination. Sally has a cold and inflamed eyes. [Note: This letter was on the third side of the letter of George Lambert to William (March 13, 1837).]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She reports on her reading, which includes \"the Great Metropolis,\" \"the Historic Token,\" \"The Life of Lord Nelson,\" \"The Lives of the painters,\" and \"The Lord of the Isles.\" \"Written by S.M. Galt as an Exercise.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot get accustomed to how much her husband travels. Hopes Elizabeth's health has improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The children are in the country because scarlet fever is so bad in Louisville, but Judy remained in town \"as there is less danger of a grown person taking it.\" Mary is acting as school-mistress. Describes the classes. Cousin Norborne is \"rearranging this place under the guidance of an English landscape gardener...\" The cedars, which are very hard to replace in Kentucky, are dead. Recommends that if Sally ever leaves Williamsburg she go to Nachez as she is devoted to flowers and there \"nearly every place is enclosed by a hedge of the Cherokee rose...\" Expect various relatives next month, and may spend the winter in Key West. Recommends that Elizabeth read the life of Dr. Bidell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Still suffers from ague and fever daily. Speaks of the loss of a loved one in Richmond. Sends a kiss to baby Johnnie. Requests the \"Brother's\" Stith's Virginia which he lent Robert be returned as a friend wants it and cannot get a copy elsewhere. [Note: The death was of Mary Ann Picket Lambert].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The baby has the \"hooping\" cough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just alarmed by hearing John coming upstairs groaning. He had fallen from the cherry tree and they thought his arm was broken, but was only sprained. Mother died three months ago. [Note: John is Caroline's brother. Mary Ann Pickett had been ill from some time before her death as Cary's letters to Elizabeth point out.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will consent to William's withdrawl from the mathematical lectures since \"it would mortify both you and myself to make the attempt and fail of success.\" Takes part of the blame that William was not better prepared for college. Feels the Richmond schools are very poor. Wants William to try harder in the other two subjects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is sorry to hear Dr. John Galt Williamson is so ill. Was glad to receive Elizabeth's letter with all the news of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him to send some Liver of Sulphur. Has been very cold so fires are agreeable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family and servants. Has just finished Madame de Stael's \"Germany.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggests that a change of air might improve Elizabeth's health. Has been reading Bichersteth's book on the Lord's Supper. Mentions Bessie Gibson and Bowling McMurdo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Searched all over town for handkerchiefs and thinks 80 cents apiece was a good price for the fine ones, which are all linen. Caroline has gone visiting for several days. Few people have left town.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is on way to Washington. He is 73 years old. \"I wish John was with me that he might see some thing of the world.\" Has met with various acquaintances from Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Abbott's Young Christian for Elizabeth to read. Hopes Dr. Empie will remain as their minister. Her father feels that when people learn that he [Empie] is opening a classical school he will get more students than he can take. If he cannot remain in Richmond, it is said that he will go to the Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Fears many people will leave Monumental Church if Dr. Empie preaches at the other.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her health has never been better, and has suffered little from head-aches-- which she attributes to not using milk except in tea or coffee. Expects to move to town soon since Father and John talk of going to Mississippi. Bishop Smith's trial is in progress at Lexington on charges she finds ridiculous. News of family. Is kept busy as a \"mantuamaker.\" Notes several deaths in Mr. Beall's family, including \"Cousin Milly's only remaining child,\" cousin Polly Maupin, Louisa Beall, and Mr. Beall's grandchild [a Booth]. The remainder of the Beall's live in Brandenburg. Mr. Beall's health is bad and he has become childish. Yellow fever is prevalent in Natchez and Vicksburg. Mentions John Murdaugh, Mr. Page, Aunt Susan Randolph, and Uncle Fielding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"One as young as you are in bad health and... do nothing to restore it\" is committing a sin. Bob's health is delicate. Finds her son Johnnie just like Bob.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Williamson has been in Richmond but goes to Norfolk for Anne's wedding. Fears it will be a sad wedding if \"little Lizzie\" is not better. [Note: The wedding spoken of was probably of Ann Walke Williamson and James Marsden smith, a Norfolk merchant. \"Little Lizzie\" could refer to Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson, the wife of Anne's half-brother Gabriel, who died December 6, 1837, or to her daughter, Elizabeth Galt Williamson.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The old man is pretty much chained to his fireside.\" Has sent Elizabeth a \"Christmas box.\" Offers sympathy for the \"melancholy incident at Norfolk.\" [Note: The \"incident\" must refer to Elizabeth (Gatewood) Williamson's death.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will spend the week after next in Williamsburg. \"The beautiful little dress you sent my baby is too small about the body.\" She does not dare alter it for her stiches are different from Elizabeth's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA seemingly personal memorandum on various people. Autographed. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA tax on nine slaves, 11 town levies, four horses, two Gigs, and a lot, owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg. Total of $16.41 paid to Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector. Autograph Document Signed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tax of $4.35 on a lot owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg. Payment received of A.D. Galt by Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents While Elizabeth is sick, at least she can find comfort in her religion. Caroline has not been confirmed for there were so many questions proposed which she did not think she could answer. Hopes to read Boswell's Life of Johnson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of Walter H. Taylor, Norfolk, for $65.33 received from W.G. Williamson in payment of Dr. A.D. Galt's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her grandmother is very ill. \"There has been a most interesting exhibition of the blind, deaf and dumb here. They wish to establish an Asylum in Virginia, there being more afflicted in that way in the state than in any other...\" \"The blind sing, read, write... and the deaf and dumb beside other things give an exact representation of the different passions... equal to the best dramatic performance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of John Galt with James G. Bowry, $1.25 for making a vest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for cloth, \"Timbles, twist, and buttons\" totalling $4.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He would have written sooner but was waiting to hear if he was going on the new survey over the mountains. He has not heard for the Corps is not yet organized. He hopes to go, for it would give him a good chance for a promotion. Hopes to come home in the Spring if he is promoted. Wishes she were there to mend his clothes, a wife would help but \"I can't get married off of a Dollar a day.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Tell Captain Young to flog you when you don't know your lessons.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [In French] [Note: The above three letters are all on one sheet of paper. William R. Galt (1818-1892) was the eldest surviving son of Alexander (1793-1855) and Mary Jeffery Galt (1796- 1840) of Norfolk. Alexander Galt, Jr. (1827-1863) and Alexina Galt (1820-1854) were a brother and a sister of his. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.11., pp.8-10. On the death of Sally Maria Galt of Williamsburg, the Galt's papers fell into his hands. Thus, his papers are mixed with those of his Williamsburg relatives.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for a subscription for 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He had hoped to go to Williamsburg, but the weather prevented it. He invites various friends to go there and hunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cary writes, \"You have heard I suppose of the horid affair which took place here, not long since, between Dr. Vaughn and Mr. Pleasants in which the latter was killed.\" Father is still in Washington. Mentions Catherine Empie, Mrs. Dougherty, Jim Browne, John Marshal, and Mary Virginia Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally [Lambert?] is much better. Over $600 has been subscribed for a church for Dr. Empie. Dr. Vaughn's trial begins today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has sent flour, herrings, and bread by Captain Hutchings. [Note: On back are two columns of medical notes.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, May 5- August 16, for building supplies and work. Total of $48.00 paid March 8, 1838. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thought of writing Sunday and \"debated a long time with conscience, whether it would be a profanation of that holy day... Conscience replied, that it was a thing, which could with much more propriety be postponed...\" Thanks Sally for the history books. News of family. Heard a Sunday night sermon by a Presbyterian minister against \"theatrical amusements.\" Strongly urges Elizabeth to go to the Springs for her health, \"and don't plead funds for an excuse. Miss McCandlish will be married soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A man was in town yesterday inquiring about John Minson Galt's bounty land. A. D. Galt prefers to put the matter in Lambert's hands. Has faint remembrances of Judge Browne saying that someone in Kentucky had obtained a warrant for his bounty land. This is connected with the problem of the Galt land. If Lambert is successful, Galt will insist on paying him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She has finished the first canto of the \"Lord of the Isles.\" Has read the Lives of the Painters-Wilson and Blair, and summarizes these books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on her reading, and what she hopes to read in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted bill from James T. Bowy for $5.00 for making a coat for John Galt. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He had a green crew on the passage out so he had duty 17 out of 24 hours. This ship is very pleasant, with \"a very Gentlemanly Capt excellent Quarters and pleasant Messmates...\" Knows his children are in good hands. Mentions Alex. Southall and Phil Gatewood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He hopes she and her brother will be good. [Note: This and the preceding letter are on the same sheet of paper.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Six thousand acres of land were granted by Resolution of the House of Delegates, 2 September 1784. Thinks Judge Browne believed John Minson Galt \"was defrauded out of it by some person in Kentucky...\" Additional land may be recovered by proving over six years of service. Dr. Patrick Galt would be entitled to nearly two thousand more acres. Wants any old letters or papers showing the beginning of J. M. Galt's service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Are in the midst of the French blockading Squadron which captures Mexican vessels daily. Has been so busy with duties \"to me new\" that has not been able to write as often as promised. \"A French Vessel which was blockaded here by her own Countrymen has recived permission to sail to Havanna...\" Will buy Betty a parrot. [Note: A lock of dark brown hair is enclosed in this letter, but not mentioned in the text.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has no papers referring to his father's war service. Hugh Nelson told him his father was Senior Field Surgeon, and served at the siege of York. Another man told him his father \"attended the sick soldiers for some time after the seige in the hospital established in Williamsburg.\" Dr. Tankard of the Eastern Shore \"lived in my fathers shop as a student and he might have been one of his mates in the early part of the War. Dr. Philip Barraud certainly acted... [as] mate...\" Whole family, except Elizabeth, is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for a bill of $4.88 owed by Alexander Galt. Letter is faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $8.63 for flour and drayage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of $11.63 for bacon and drayage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of $8.62 for flour and drayage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The writer's grandmother died after a long illness. She shares news of the family and aunts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The French blockading squadron stops all ships entering or leaving port. The passengers on the blockaded vessels suffer from very short water rations. The French expect reinforcements soon and will then attack the castle. Mentions Alex Southall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for $4.00 for making a coat. Letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, June 29- July 4, for various goods bought by Dr. A.D. Galt of W.W. Vest and Co. totalling 21.21. Paid. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA practice letter giving the substance of her reading on the history of China, much of which is quite derogatory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news. Is glad to see John's \"name honerably mentioned among the students...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, September 22, 1837, for $22.26. Paid. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe account is for $5.75. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The weather is very hot, so that many of the Irishmen working on the canal are dying. Has been away in Lunenburg, and Petersburg, and return from Petersburg in the cars. Generally there is not much sickness in Richmond but knows Williamsburg is always unhealthy at this time. Mentions Sally V. Williamson and Ellen Smith. The church will be done by December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Generalizes on his duties. Imagines his children are now in Norfolk. Congratulates John on his A.B. Mrs. Cond Dallas promised him some flower seeds which he will bring. Sally worries about Phil Gatewood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for bacon. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account totalling $41.2_ [torn]. Autograph Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent sugar and flour by Captain Martin. Would have sent more flour, but that ground this month or next will keep better. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the previous account.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account totaling $1.88. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account totaling $2.40. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not heard from his children in a while. Wanted to return with Phil Gatewood but could not get leave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her brother to send Gabriel's children's letter to her so she can send it to him. Autograph Note Signed [Note: While this letter has no date, it is on the same sheet of paper as the above and pertains directly to it.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is well established in his \"private apartment\" at the home of Mrs. R. and her adopted daughter, Miss Eliza A. He went to a Methodist meeting which he describes. Mary was going visiting and taking the train and \"was very much alarmed at the idea of the dangers she was to encounter.\" Must ride four miles to post the letter. Mentions Cousin Lucy, Aunt Nancy, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Pickett, and Miss M. Bowden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The children [of his brother Gabriel] will be remaining in Norfolk a while longer. Mrs. R. will send some blackberry vinegar which diluted with water makes a good drink for warm days. Asks that she not pay the postage when she writes for it reminds him of his poverty. Messages for various family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family and the books she is reading.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans to go to a Baptist meeting. Asks his uncle to advise him in operating on the leg of a free mulatto named Jameson living near him. Has not had much work since the area is healthy. Mentions Henry Williamson and Mr. Grigsby. .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to see \"one of the most antique buildings in this country... called [from] time immemorial the 'stone house,' it stands upon the banks of Ware Creek, in a thick forest of old oaks... The legend amongst the neighbors is that it is one of 'Bluebeard's' (as they call Blackbeard) buildings for the purpose of secreting his money... I examined it very closely and am persuaded that... it was... intended for a place of defence...\" Describes the building as of a coarse reddish rock quarried there. Has heard it is in a recent American novel, perhaps the Cavaliers of Virginia. Hopes the sixteen year old son of a neighbor can be placed to learn a trade, perhaps with Mr. John Hames. Mentions Uncle Dabney, and Thomas Warren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses \"Cousin WM's\" [William Lambert?] thoughts on \"our patrimony in the Dismal Swamp.\" Sends jovial messages to Alexander and John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wrote him the 3rd, telling of Aunt Nancy Craig's death. Discusses the settlement of her estate, including two bonds, and eight slaves. The house she lived in belongs to their father's estate, and will be sold. \"The old shop which was a wreck I have sold to Mr. Cogbill of Jas. city coun[t]y [?] for 125 dollars.\" Mr. Cogbill plans to build on the site of the shop. \"The Old Quarter house [is] no[w] without an occupant. Jack and Gab [ha]ve retreated to town. Discusses a debt to Mr. Saunders. \"I cannot expect to be long in the land of the living.\" Autograph Letter [draft, torn] [Note: Ann (Nancy) Craig (1763-1838) was a sister of Judith Craig Galt, the wife of John Minson Galt and thus an aunt of Alexander D. Galt, William Craig Galt, Sarah Trebell Galt Browne, and Judith P. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, II., p.12].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Benedict Poiliaux's accidental shooting of a friend. Family news. Mentions General and Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Benbury and Mr. and Mrs. Fose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summaries of her reading including [?--blotted]'s Life of Jefferson, and the Recorder. Copies fourteen times \"Carisbrook Castle was the prison of Charles the First.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summarizes her reading on states of mind, pastoral poetry, and the Life of Jefferson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes A.D. Galt to have the little property their Aunt Nancy left when she died. Various matters relating to their father's and aunt's estates, with transcriptions of comments from their brother-in-law, Judge Browne. Assigns his share of the estates of his aunts Mary and Nancy Craig to Alexander D. Galt since he had the care of them. [two envelopes included] [Note: Mary (1753- ) and (Nancy) Craig (1763-1838) were sisters of Judith Craig Galt, the wife of John Minson Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of family and the books she is reading. Autograph Letter [torn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for $6.00 for making a coat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for $4.58.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been on one of the worst cruises, weather-wise, of his fifteen years in the Navy. Stopped in Galveston and saw something of Texas which will \"be an important Country in a few Years.\" Describes rapid growth of Galveston. Quotes figures for Texas' cotton export. \"What an immense acquisition to our Southern Confederacy would this Splendid Country be, it would make Orleans the New York of the South...\" Suffered from a great shortage of provisions. Rescued a young man from Louisville whose ship had been destroyed in a storm, leaving him the only survivor. Has kept a private journal. Betty's parrot died. [Note: This seems to be an 8 page letter, though the second half is on different paper than the first].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests various belongings stored at the Galts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account totalling $2.31. Autograph Document [faded].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends his air cushion. Would have sent it sooner, but John Page was using it until his death. [Note: John Page, youngest son of Gov. John Page (1744-1808) and his second wife, Margaret Lowther Page ( -1813) died in 1838. He was the brother of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders (1807-1886), the wife of the writer of this letter.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests various sewing material for his wife Mary. Dr. G.W. Semple is to be married next month if he recovers from the loss of the use of one side. Wonders how Alexander's mulberry trees are. Mentions Rebecca Warren, Mr. P. Hankins, Major Taylor, and Mary's uncle, Hunter Royle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been busy getting Will ready to go to his \"situation\" in North Carolina. \"The new Theatre, or rather the old one repaired until it is made almost new, is an elegant affair.\" Will send the various goods the Galts asked them to buy. [stained and torn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Alexander Galt with P.H.A Bellette for shoes costing $1.39. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders how Alexander and John \"come on with the law,\" and expects their disputations are vigorous. Understands the police force has changed with Pryor dead and the Barlows installed as constable and jailor. Heard there were 200 students [at the College] but cannot believe there are that many.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents If John plans to study medicine, suggests that he come to medical school in Louisville, which he describes as to facilities and students. If John comes, he is welcome to stay at Norborne's home. Suggests John travel there and look the school over, since the trip is \"nothing\" and takes only a week. Has had news of Gabriel G. Williamson by a man rescued by the Grampus. John Browne is to marry Laura Booth soon. Laura's nineteen year old brother is marrying a girl not yet fifteen. Thought Judy [Browne] would marry Edwin Booth, but now is not sure. Mentions John Murdaugh and Williams Pryor. [Note: John Browne and Laura Booth were married 11 December 1838 while Judy Browne and Edwin Booth married 20 June 1840. While Norborne calls Edwin Laura's \"brother\", it seems likely that they were twins, for they were both born in 1816. See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 4andamp;5, p. 15].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, January 4- December 8, for work on carriages and shoeing horses, totalling $44.50. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certifies the recipient's qualifications to teach \"most of the common branches of the mathematicks, and particularly plane and spherical trigonometry, Algebra, Geomitry and c.\" as well as Latin, French, and Greek. The recipient proved himself an able engineer in the fifteen months he worked with Pryor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The recipient's son attended the classical school and several other classes at the College during the 1832-4 terms. Browne is able to recommend him for his character and mind. In addition, has learned from reliable sources that he has applied himself well to business. [Note: Dabney Browne, a Professor at the College of William and Mary, was the brother of Judge William Browne, of Williamsburg and Kentucky, who married Sarah Trebell Galt.].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A certificate by Edward L. Young, Teacher of Mathematics, that William R. Galt was his student during part of 1833, and that he is \"amply qualified to assume the responsibilities as a Teacher of youth in any of our County Schools\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A certificate by P. Schisand [?] that William Galt is qualified in French. Certificate is in French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises Elizabeth to read Stevens' accounts of his travels in the Near East. Is reading Dicks' [?] Philosophy of a Future State, and reads the Rambler daily with Bess. News of relatives. Mentions Bess, Mr. Barlett, Mrs. Gibson, Anne McMurdo, the wedding of Miss Ellis to Mr. Munford, and the death of Dr. Cabell's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He will not get home before January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes John [Minson Galt II] will visit Louisville but still study medicine in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants some clothing to use as patterns in her sewing. [On the same sheet as previous letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for advertising in the Norfolk Herald the sale of a Negro family that had belonged to Ann Craig. Bill of $1.00 paid. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for $2.48. Autograph Signed Account [faded and stained].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The temperature is zero. Feels John [M. Galt II] has led a \"secluded life\" and would benefit from going to Louisville. Writes of John's marriage and his employment as a farmer. Pities Mary Tyler. Describes Norborne's family, his own, and those of other friends. Plans to go to Mississippi and thinks John Williamson should do the same. Wants Alexander to send John Browne some advice on \"Domestic Oconomy,\" in return for advice on the management of hogs, poultry, and cows. Tells of the incident involving John Murdaugh and Judge Wilkinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tax of $8.38 on a lot owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg, paid by A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax of $1.40 on slaves owed by the estate of Nancy Craig to the Collector of Williamsburg, and paid by A. Galt. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax of $18.69 on seven slaves, three horses, two gigs, and 10 levies, and a low, paid to the Collector of Williamsburg by A.D. Galt. Autograph Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the possible purchase of some Negroes. Autograph Letter [Endorsed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bill and receipt for Dr. A.D. Galt's subscription to The Norfolk Beacon and Virginia and North-Carolina Gazette from October 1, 1834 to September 30, 1839, at $5.00 per year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is engaged to a young man of 22. She is kept busy mending and sewing for her father and brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Armistead, French's Hotel. Offers $1300 for the Negroes. [Endorsed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notice that Littleton W. Tazewell of Norfolk, has given his check for $1,475 on the Bank of Virginia in Norfolk to Robert H. Armistead as the purchase price for four slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notice of teller John E. Beale, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, that Robert H. Armistead has credited the account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with $1475.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to a Ball in honor of Washington's Birthday, to be given in the \"Hall of Apollo\" by the students of the College of William and Mary. On reverse, handwritten memorandums on finances in March 1839. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He arrived in Norfolk after a twenty day passage from Havana, and will go to Williamsburg as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends eight apples and his \"solicituous\" thoughts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account totalling $7.95. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the circumstances of her family and the characteristics of each member. Sends messages to Uncle Dabney, Mrs. Bright and Mrs. Murdaugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notice of receipt of $475 from Robert H. Armistead of Norfolk, the attorney of Dr. Alexander Galt, the Administrator of Ann Craig's estate, as payment for return of one slave bought from that estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notice of purchase by John W. Murwine [?], Norfolk, of four slaves from the estate of Ann Craig for $1250.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notice of teller John E. Beale, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, that Robert H. Armistead has deposited $1275 in the account of Dr. A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot go to Williamsburg with Cousin Gabe since Aunt Elizabeth is very ill. News of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His thoughts on the state of the accounts between the late Mr. Robert Saunders and the estate of Dr. John M. Galt. [Copy but seemingly sent since endorsed. Stained].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reactions of his children on leaving Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn account, November 23, 1838- March 23, 1839, totalling $25.00. Autograph Signed Account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Galt has been appointed Postmaster of Norfolk by the President, and can perform the duties thereof once he fulfills certain requirements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Commission of Alexander Galt as Deputy Postmaster at Norfolk, signed by M. Van Buren and John Forsyth, Secretary of State. [Note: This is Alexander Galt of Norfolk (1793-1855) the son of James Galt and his second wife Mary W. Taylor. He was the father of William R. Galt and the first cousin of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt of Williamsburg].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the children. Alexander Galt appointed Postmaster at a salary of about $2500.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tales of his children and other relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her \"Sister\" some oranges. [Note: This letter from Gabriel's four year old daughter, Elizabeth, is on the same page as his letter to Elizabeth J. Galt. Its salutation is yet anoter indication of the closeness between the Williamsons and the A. D. Galts].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Indenture in which William Galt transfers his share of the estate of Nancy Craig, and that which he received from William Browne in right of his wife Sarah Galt Browne to Alexander Galt. Proved: April 12, 1839, Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious handwritten notes, March 2- April 25, by Robert H. Armistead and A.D. Galt. Notes on the conveyance of the rights to Nancy Craig's property from William Browne and William Galt to A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph Letter [Signed?] [So faded as to be illegible] [Endorsed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvite them for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvite them for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Document.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of Robert P. Shelburn for $17.07 received from Doctor A.D. Galt by the hand of Robert M. Armistead. [endorsed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tales of his children. A convention begins in Norfolk the next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for Dr. A. D. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Compiler from May 20, 1837 to May 20, 1839, costing $10.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks that his shoes, clover seed, and mulberry plants be sent him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for making a coat and furnishings trimmings, totalling $7.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tells of her reading, and of the [Episcopal?] convention. Is not engaged. William is working in Parkersburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents On the trip to Norfolk met Mrs. Judge Baker, and Miss P. Skinner, the latter very ugly. News of his family and his ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refuses to take money for things he has got her, since the Doctor has been so kind when his family has been sick. [Note: Dickie Galt (1797-1856) is most likely the son of James and Mary Taylor Galt, and thus Dr. A.D. Galt's first cousin. In this letter he speaks of numerous brothers and sisters, and he was one of eleven children of this, the second marriage of James Galt. While he o speaks of \"his family\" he married but died without issue. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.14., p.11]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent various goods by the packet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $8.46.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.94.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Messages for various famiy members. Mentions Sally Johnson, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Richards, and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his relatives, including the death of \"Major's\" only daughter Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for a pair of white kid gloves costing $1.00. Paid by A.D. Galt. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 10- June 27, of Dr. Alexander Galt with John B. Charles for repairing shoes, totalling $13.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the ill health of many at the Yard, and of the departures of various others. Letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot get any oranges for Alexander. The Major went to New York to try for the position of Chief Engineer on one of the Navy's new steam frigates. News of other family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Still has no idea when he will sail. Mentions Mrs. Richards and Captain Martin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family. Seems to be inUndated with visitors named Smith. Mentions Captains Martin and Lively, Mrs. Richards, Mary, the Thompsons, and Wms. Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes John will change his mind and go to school in Louisville rather than in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent various goods to the Galts, and will send others as soon as possible. Norfolk is \"unusually healthy for this Season.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his family. [Note: The first paragraph of this letter has been cut out.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $62.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $36.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explanation of why order is slightly different from what Galt wanted. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the above account]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family, including impending marriages of Sally and Betty, and messages for various Galts. Mentions Mrs. Shelden and Mr. Hodges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot go to Williamsburg yet. Will send some figs Monday if he can get them, but that is the worst market day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They are going to sea immediately, to go to the Labrador coast to look after the American fishermen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, March 1835- August 17, 1839, for medicines totalling $15.88.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Makes arrangements for children while he is at sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News from the Springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $.69.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologize for the musty-smelling rice, which they have replaced. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the above account.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Still does not know when the ship will be sailing. News of the Brownes in Kentucky from Dr. and Mrs. Wilson of Louisville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for making a dress coat and a frock coat, totalling $12.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for wood, totalling $3.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Now expects to sail for the West Indies the end of the month. News of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for 47 yards of flannel costing $25. Paper is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sails the next day for Halifax. Is very happy that Dr. Galt's health has improved greatly and Elizabeth slowly mends. Wants his children's clothes made in Williamsburg, so that Elizabeth can oversee it and \"at the same time asist some poor person there.\" Arrangements for his children while he is at sea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Halifax and the garden of Sir Colin Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of Dr. A. Galt with James T. Bowry, $8.50 for an overcoat and \"panterloons.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Praises the \"March of Intellect\" and Bulwer's works. Before their minister left, he preached to the servants several times. Their church has been closed since the last week in August. They have lost their organist. [First page only. On the back is a list of letters of John in 1840].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents If the weather is fair will go to the Straits of Belle Isle, and the Labrador Coast. Describes social gatherings he has attended, and comments on the fashionable clergymen and the extravagance of the aristocrats. Describes the Aurora Borealis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $4.20. [Endorsed]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends various goods she purchased for the Galts. News of the family. Margaret McNaught is to marry Mr. Vaughn, but her friends are not pleased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Torn and faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes \"this outlandish place.\" Still hopes to join Alexander in farming the Quarter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for grey cloth, suspenders, cotton, buttons, cotton thread, and hanks of silk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Edwin died October 8, but the writer did not know until after he was buried, though he was not too surprised. Quotes prices on a plain hair-covered sofa. Their banks have suspended payments \"in self defence.\" Mentions Mr. Enders, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Miss Barbara Page, Maria, Lucy Ann Claiborne, and Col. Bassett. Letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of their family. Describes St. Paul's Church and the consecration service there. \"Nothing is now talked of but the suspension of special payment-- the hard times...\" Will have to make her annual report on the Orphan Asylum. Knew of the death of Elianna's little boy, but imagines he is happier with his mother in heaven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerns money for John Galt in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends various items from the garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes work among the many yellow fever patients. Letter is faded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents American ships are very necessary in the area since fishermen have received hard usage from British cruisers. Describes the town and surrounding area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends four letters to Professors in Philadelphia which he can use or not, but which the writer suggests will give him certain advantages. [Note: This letter is quite confusing since at about this time John Minson Galt II was himself going to Philadelphia to study medicine. However, various other John M. Galts became doctors, and perhaps one of these wrote the letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A family scene at home. Mrs. Richards recently died. The empress of Mexico was at the Springs while the writer was there. Describes Judge Scott's home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the trip to Philadelphia, which he and John Coke have just completed. Describes his rooming house. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Millington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives a more detailed account of his trip from Williamsburg to Philadelphia, and of the boarding house where he is living. Is homesick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $7.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certificate that John M. Galt of Virginia has matriculated in the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania for the 1839-40 session. Signed by Wm. E. Horner M.D., Dean.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Asks John to send him \"Seymore on the medical treatment of Insanity and Doctor Castle's translation of the London Pharmacopaica.\" He and Mrs. Galt rode to Martin's Hundred. Mrs. Saunders has offered her carriage when Alexander, Jr. is able to use it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends extracts from Mary Browne's letter of October 15. Has sent various goods, presents, and magazines. Describes a Quaker wedding in which the groom was 72 and the bride 60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes John will punctually attend the lectures on anatomy, physiology, and surgery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the other boarders and his activities in Philadelphia. \"Mrs. Jackson knew a number of the Aristocracy of Virginia, but of its institutions she knew nothing; not being aware for instance... [of] William and Mary.\" One home had central heating, which he was unfamiliar with. Are colored servants in every family. Most people are more \"violent against the abolitionists than we are down South.\" His first impressions of the professors and the dissecting room. Saw Moore Robinson and Robert Rogers. [Note: There is an Undated copy of most of this letter. Seeemingly John recopied it for mailing.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for $10.00 for altering a coat and \"making over\" a coat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Speaks of someone in Pensacola who he seemingly hopes to marry. \"For Yankee hospitality, I'll not allow one syllable against it...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the stock of the bookstores, and the many Newfoundland dogs he has seen. Finds the professors at \"the Jefferson\" better lecturers than those at \"the Old School.\" Summarizes a lecture on the hospit and surgeons of London. \"Took the ticket\" of the Pennsylvania Hospital instead of that of the Blockley since the former is closer and has more operations. Lists some of the books he bought. Hopes Alexander has \"got to college\" but doubts it. Mentions \"Fat Tailor\" and his brother \"Lean Tailor,\" both formerly students at William and Mary. Describes the Misses Waterman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes social calls, a visit to Girard College, and his professors. Has become \"much less in favour of abolition than before...\" Has seen many small gardens reminiscent of Sally's. Mentions Mrs. Stewart, Cousin W. Saunders Gresham, Miss Douthat, and Miss Marty Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a letter of introduction to Mr. Josiah Randall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account for shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives her opinion of \"Galt's Byron.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans to atend the Methodist quarterly meeting the next day. Praises the Tyler's back parlor. Mentions Aunt B., Liz, Mrs. B. Tyler, Mrs. Jameson, and Col. Cary. AL [seemingly only part of the letter] [Note: These two letters are on the same sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The students have the most foolish practice of clapping every little thing that occurs in lecture.\" Finds clapping very common at public amusements. His reading medicine at home earlier is of great help. All the public buildings and many shops are lighted by gas. Gentlemen there have a higher respect for religion than they do in Virginia. Describes a visit at Dr. Harris'. Met the son of Dr. Seldon of Norfolk. Finds no one there as beautiful as Miss Elizabeth Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expects to get to Norfolk soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a performance by Forrest. Finds Philadelphia ladies \"inferior in dignity\" to those of Virginia, and feels that the men have less respect for the ladies. Observations on slavery and opinions about it in Philadelphia. Describes some of the lectures he has attended. Effect of the split on the medical schools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Yesterday wrote Mr. Millington and Col. Bassett. Saw Forrest at the theatre. Discusses Prof. Gibson's lectures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account is badly stained.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes some of his classes in detail. Describes West's picture of Christ healing the sick, and the room in which it is kept. One of John Page's brothers maried a wealthy Philadelphian-- Miss Davis. Praises the method of paving with wood blocks. Thoughts on the various churches. Hopes Mr. Millington is entriely recovered and wonders if he is thinking about leaving William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a social evening at Dr. Horner's. Understands the church will be finished by Christmas, but thinks it a shame it should be altered since \"there are so very few... in the whole United States like it.\" Saw Williams Carter. Describes some of the churches. Inquires about Mr. Browne, the College, and Robert Tyler, and asks to be remembered to Miss Susan and Miss Williana. [Note: In 1839-1840 the interior of Bruton Parish Church was greatly altered and modernized. \"Mr. Galt,\" Mr. Randolph, and Mr. Millington comprised a committee to discuss repairs with Mr. Swains of Norfolk.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexander has not yet attended lectures at the College, but his health is improving. Elizabeth's recent toothaches seem to be unconnected with the \"nasal disease.\" Has heard nothing about Mr. Millington quitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His ship is going to the Mediterranean but he cannot sail with it because of ill health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 3-December 14, 1839, for various goods totalling $15.81 3/4. Payment received by James M. Mahone, January 2, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is moving to lodgings closer to the college. \"I suppose that Mr. Tyler and ... the whole family are very highly pleased at his being nominated... for the vice-presidency. How do John and Robert Tyler succeed in college this year.\" Mentions Robinson, Butt, and John Coke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family, Williams Carter and Col. Bassett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses some money, and many kind thoughts of a long friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, July 16- December 21, for various goods totalling $124.18. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News from Williamsburg. Comments on Dr. Ducachet, an Episcopal minister formerly in Norfolk and now in Philadelphia. Problems caused by the split of the medical schools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives his reasons for transferring his money from the Girard Band to the Bank of North America. Does not think he will mind the weather. Mentions Mr. Newland, Mr. Randall, Mrs. Stewart, and various of his professors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, September 23-December 23, totalling $45.25. On reverse, accounts of January 2-9, 1840, totalling $10.62.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family. Mentions Miss Jane Douthert, Miss Nancy Marshall, Cousin John Galt, Captain Emerson, Williams Carter's brother, and parties at various professor's homes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes parties he has attended. Has a low opinion of most women he met. Finds music \"the chief subject of both thought and action here.\" Is reading Wordsworth's poems and the works of Charles Lamb. Mentions Henry and Robert Rogers, Williams Carter's brother, Dr. Page and the American Museum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds Patrick Galt an agreeable friend and relative, with whom he has reminisced about Williamsburg and all its habitants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth has a very bad toothache, and cannot write. John is studying very hard. Received the pamplet of Dr. Gibson's lecture which discusses people her father and Mr. Millington knew. Gabriel Galt Wiliamson is sick in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She is not going to Alabama. Thanks Sally for the care of her flowers which can now be returned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Since both boys have left his class, returns $10 or half John's tuition fee as well as all of Alexander's fee. ANS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John M. Galt's entrance card to the Lectures on Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department, 1839-40 Session, signed by Hugh D. Hodge, M.D. DS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.88, the tax on 151 acres of land, plus the \"Shff Jas City Ticket.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of various taxes amounting to $14.78. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of taxes on a house and lot totalling $6.18. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, 1815-1819, for the hire of servants. Payment received by John F. Bryan January 8, 1840.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $4.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for making a flannel vest and drawers, making over a coat, and cutting a vest, totalling $10.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of weather and his health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the Philadelphia postal system. Attended a New Year's party at Mr. Rosenbaum's. Saw Charles Kean as King John. Discusses various doctors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account of Dr. A. Galt for a subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1838 to January 8 1840, costing $10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account amounting to $67.71, which amount Bryan refused, since he understood that \"his account was intended as an offsett agst the Doctor's...\" Signed by Ro H. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for A.D. Galt Jr.'s $6.00 subscription to the New York Albion, for 183 [torn], signed by J. H. Strobia, agent. ADS [On reverse is part of a letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the series of lectures given by the Athenian Institute and the Mechanics Association, and then discusses fire-fighting procedures. Hears that Jefferson College may close. There are many beggars there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $5.17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants to visit John but needs to know his address.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Announces that he has moved to another boarding house which he describes. Describes an evening's entertainment at Dr. Wood's. Disturbances among the students. Mentions Mash [?] and Armistead and Cole, both from William and Mary, and Captain Parker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The weather is colder than any time since 1780. Feels that English teachers are always moving around for higher salaries, and for this reason has \"preferred native Americans, Virginians particularly, for teachers.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents As usual, all their relatives spent Christmas Day with them. Has often heard of the \"goodness of Mr. Millington.\" The oratorio at St. James Church raised $600 for the organ. The river is still blocked with ice. News of friends and relatives, including those in Kentucky. Mentions Matilda Southall, Cousin Elizabeth, and Aunt Mary Bower. [Note: The January 10 receipt for the subscription to the New York Albion is part of this letter (see above).]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $4.00 for altering a coat and furnishing cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to a lecture on Cromwell which he disliked for the man \"adhered too much to facts, and too little to philosophical principles.\" Finds that the trend is to make Cromwell seem better and Charles worse. Comments on the large number of \"Dutch\" and Dutch language facilities. Most students move several times for it is very simple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes an altercation at one of the theatres in which the students were involved. Mentions Dudley, son of the Governor of North Carolina, Celeste, and Mrs. Kennedy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Praises Philadelphia's medical and scientific facilities. Wishes his hot house were done. Letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Weather has prevented him from traveling to Williamsburg. Will get various books and maps for the Galts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has books and flower seeds for her. [On same sheet as above letter]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of fellow-boarders. Anxious to exchange views of bricks and mortar for woods and fields. Thinks Miss Waterman writes too much. Mentions Miss Parker and her opinion of why Mrs. Tyler married John Tyler. Various opinions of Robert and John Tyler. Mentions Judge Upshur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Saw Miss Poole in \"La Somnambula.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the weather and the opera \"Somnambula.\" Comments on various friends from Williamsburg, including Mrs. Randolph, Trim [?] Browne, Ledy Tyler, and the Millingtons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Theatre news. Finds Mr. Wise like John Randolph in that \"their order of mind [is] peculiarly suited to... being in the opposite party to an [admi]nistration.\" Mentions Mr. White and his daughter, Weldie, and Miss Wilmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Signed by M. Van Buren and John Forsyth, Secretary of State.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account is badly stained.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his and John's respective healths.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Appreciated receiving a copy of Dr. Gibson's lectures since it speaks of men [in England] who he knows well. The College had \"a full steady and flourishing session... The only mishap was William Wood's shooting of Robert Scott in the hip \"during a scuffle, and afterwards cutting his own throat, and making off... for N. Carola.\" Discusses making \"oxygen gas,\" which he has been experimenting with. [Note: John Millington (1779-1868) was at this time Professor of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, and Engineering at the College of William and Mary. For the first fifty years of his life he lived in his native England, where he attended Oxford, studied law, and acquired a M.D. degree. A Fellow of the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, he was a friend and associate of many of the great men of science. In America he lived, taught, and wrote in Mexico, Philadelphia, Williamsburg, Jackson, Mississippi, and Memphis before dying at his daughter's home in Richmond. He is buried in the churchyard of Bruton Parish Church.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the weather, the literary department, his lectures, and his plans for the rest of his studies. Mentions Robert and Henry Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Clay was to be in Richmond and has been invited to come to Williamsburg. The women are sponsoring a fair \"for converting our humble Church into a Cathedr..,\" and Sally is selling at Miss Barbara Page's booth. [Note: Barbara Page (1795-1860) was the daughter of Gov. John (1744-1808) and Margaret Lowther Page (    -1813), and a sister of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Praises the sermons of Dr. Bethune. Is sorry to hear that Mr. Tyler plans to leave Williamsburg. Describes Harrison-Tyler campaign headquarters and a meeting for a higher tariff. Comments on various denominations whose churches he has attended. Differences in manners of town and country people. Mentions Dick Shields.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Clay's visit to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her a token that spring will soon arrive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of Williamsburg society. AL [torn]. Postscript from Elizabeth J. Galt with news of family. Mentions Mrs. Tucker, Peggy Blair, Miss Barbara Sheldon, Miss E. Bowers, and various [slaves?]. Postscript from [?] notes that Dr. Galt met Mr. Randolph's wagon \"with an old Tombstone in it some of the Ludwells I suppose as they brought it from some place that formerly belonged to them he is the greatest antiquarian...\" Postscript from [?] describes Wm. Nelson as \"the fat end of a great family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is leaving for home, but will spend some time in Washington and Richmond on the way. Describes visits with Miss Waterman who is sending Elizabeth a small gift. Understands Mr. Wise is engaged to Mr. Sargeant's daughter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Attended a \"conchological\" [shell] lecture with Mr. Dew and Mr. and Mrs. Millington. Mr. Dew thinks the new professor of elocution \"will be of great advantage to the students.\" News of many Williamsburg residents. Postscript by Elizabeth J. Galt. The derangement of Ben. Waller is so severe and threatening to Charles' family that Dr. Waller should put him in the hospit Mr. Tyler takes a great interest in Sally. Postscript from Mary D. Galt. John Galt [Williamson?] is going to Portsmouth. Mr. M[illington?] will be happy to see his son again. Mentions Dick Galt and Sam Shield. [Note: Thomas R. Dew (1802-1846) was at this time President of the College, where he o served as Professor Political Economy. Benjamin Waller was the son of Benjamin Carter Waller (1757-1820), and the grandson of Benjamin Waller (1716-1786) the judge and Burgess. Waller was a pateint at ESH by 1859, and died in 1866. Charles was probably his son, Charles Carter Page Waller ( - 1867). Dr. Waller was Robert Page Waller, Benjamin's brother. Many Wallers had official positions at ESH. See Person Associated with ESH, pp. 40-42.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invites him to tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the Capitol, which \"is situated on the outskirts of the city.\" Describes Calhoun and Benton-- who he heard speak.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $9.10 for hams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Hodges, a young, intelligent, ambitious member of the legislature, died. Feelings on the worth of historical, as opposed to other, novels. Would like to go to the \"mother country\" which \"seems now to be... so common, that numbers go constantly and is scarely thought so much of, as a trip to the Springs some time since.\" Comments on Dickens' works. Mentions Miss Skipwith, Mr. Basil Gordon, Sally Mr. Waniel [?], Mrs. Chevallie [?], and John Murdaugh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His health has improved. Sends gifts to Mrs. Galt and Elizabeth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sold all the spectacles he had, except the three enclosed pairs. Hopes one will suit his father. Cannot remember where he put the surgical instruments Galt returned to them, but will search for them and send them to Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Autographed document is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returns some pamplets. Had to go get a new copy of one as his son overturned an inkstand on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Everyone is very happy about \"Brother's\" [General William Lambert's] election as Mayor. Mr. Beverley Davney's embezzlement of money from the Bank has left many widows and orphans in desperate situations. Mentions Ben Green, St. James Church, and Mrs. Gwaltheney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like to have seen Robert Tyler's book of autographs that she described. Describes the visit of Audubon to Richmond, where he spent two evenings with Strobia. William Lambert has been very busy since being named Mayor. Dr. Empie is in bad health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Norfolk. An account, January 28, 1839-May 8, 1840, totalling $20.50, with a note that goods have been forwarded. Miscellaneous financial memoranda on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $6.00 for making a corded edge coat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, April 27- May 15, totalling $55.39.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports many new church members. News of family. Mentions Dr. and Mrs. Empie and Miss Travis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for $8.50 for making a dress coat and a pair of pants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is trying to study medicine in Williamsburg but has made little progress. Plans to go to Philadelphia next winter. Mentions the old Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Skipwith Mclaw [?], and Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A melancholy letter full of his troubles with his half-brothers and sisters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the medical students and the professors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for oats costing $12.60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $10.00 for making a coat, vest, and pants, and cutting two jackets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of medical students. Fanny Elssler is at the Chestnut Street Theatre and \"in the very highth of her glory.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that John take two letters with him to Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his trip, and various relatives he saw in Norfolk. Describes some of the sights of Baltimore. \"It is quite warm here though winter clothes seem not yet to be taken off...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $10.26 received from William Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family. Alexander's disease \"has ever been and ever will be unccontrollable.\" Dr. J. M. Galt has decided, as a final resort, to resume practicing medicine in Portsmouth. Mentions Dr. Stewart. [Note: The Dr. J. M. Galt going to Portsmouth is probably Dr. John Minson Galt (1808-1868), the son of John (1785-1815) and Nancy Herbert Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p. 7]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of various acquaintances, including Robert Rogers and Mr. Empie. Williams Carter \"did not relish the changes in Williamsburg, particularly the alteration of the Church and prohibition of a ball.\" Moved to a house opposite that occupied by Fanny Kemble. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Ann Galt, and Mrs. Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of Miss Missouri [?] who he thinks would happily marry John. Wants some information on attending medical lectures in Philadelphia. Letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the commencement of the \"literary department of the medical College,\" and comments on differences in subjects and styles of oratory between this occasion and those in the South. Finds there are no bugs except lightning bugs and thinks his Mother would appreciate this. Describes a political procession. Mentions Robert Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a visit to Bristol and the home of Mr. Cooper [Robert Tyler's father-in-law]. Describes David Paul Browne, \"the first lawyer in the city and an abolitionist...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of Lea and Blanchard for a subscription to a medical journal bought by John M. Galt for $5.00. [Note: Other correspondence reveal that this was the \"American Journal of the Medical Sciences.\"]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels Mr. Saunders visit to Washington will be especially interesting at \"this critical juncture in the cession of Congress.\" Describes a new book on Central America by Stephens and Catherwood. [Note: This may be a draft of a letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a political meeting. Speaks of books he has bought or intends to buy. Comments on nonsense about Miss Missouri Butler in a letter from Butt [see July 23, 1840]. Mentions Mrs. Stewart and Williams Carter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a book by Dr. Astley Cooper, which he will buy for his father. Politics are the chief subject of conversation and John finds the Democrats ahead of the Whigs \"in everything base and vile...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of various acquaintances, and of his attempt to get a \"Panacea.\" Mentions the Swains, the Stewarts who are going to France, and Mrs. Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family, and the suicide of a suitor rejected until he would pay his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has Sir Aastley Cooper's lectures on surgery which he \"took down when [he] was his pupil.\" News of the family, especially their various illnesses. Mentions Mr. Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the cabriolets or cabs that have just been brought to the city. Had his first taste of rhubarb pie. Describes his boarding house. Mentions Harris and Donelly-- medical students from Virginia, and Robert Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds resemblances to Angelica Wilson and Elizabeth Tyler in a portrait of Queen Victoria that he saw. Impressions of the city. It is pleasant that there are no exculsive seats in churches, but feels this prevents strangers from going to church. Hopes Gabriel G. Williamson will be successful in his suit with Miss Harriet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes where they are staying with 20 children and 2 dozen ladies. Is pleased Mrs. Dickson [?] is going to take Mr. Dew's house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is upset by Cousin Betsy Page's situation and Dr. Dabney's hopeless illness. Mentions Mrs. Beverley Blair, Peggy, Mary Mosby, and Mr. Vest. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes various places around Philadelphia that he has visited. Mentions Mrs. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the treatment Mrs. Galt is receiving for the fever. Fifty people die daily. Jim just left in time. Suggest treatment if he gets sick. Asks Zander to tell his Uncle Dick [Galt] that Mr. A. Galt gave the money to his wife, and learned that both the children are better. News of the deaths of various doctors and other friends. [Note: Alexander Galt's first wife, Mary Jeffery Galt, died in December 1840, after never recovering from the effects fo the fever. Seemingly Alexander Jr., and his brother Jim were staying with their cousin, Gabriella Galt, in Williamsburg.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses $10. The recipient's mother is \"much the same\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on the lectures he is attending, and the professors who give them. Has moved again, but the charge of $6 per week may prove too expensive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news. Describes the log cabins carried in a Whig parade. Mentions Mr. Line and Aunt Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of $4.00 for services as a tailor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family illness. Mentions Dr. Leroy Anderson, and Mrs. Richardson. The signature is cut off.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of various acquaintances, including Dr. Baraud, Mr. William Shields, Leroy Anderson, Henry, Mr. Thomson, Miss Henderson, Mrs. Steward, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Sewall, Mr. Marshall, and many others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for various repairs to the house, costing $14.50. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses various magazines, including Burton's, the Penn Magazine, and the Ledger. Discusses Miss Waterman's recent works. Mentions many acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Have finally received various goods from the North including fancy stationary, pen, knives, scissors, zephyr worsteds, and patterns for needle work, and will be glad to send her a price list.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Added note on goods that will be sent when more are received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of John H. Watkins, agent, Richmond Compiler, for Dr. A. D. Galt's subscription for two years, costing $10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a party at Mr. Lyne's farm. News of various romances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Paul has left Norfolk for a naval career. Discusses her reading of Cicero, and compares its difficulty with Horace and Salust. The Whigs are preparing for their celebration at Yorktown. News of Miss Mary Watson, Mr. Pollard, Aunt Nancy, and Cousin Richard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Perks has resigned his charge at Christ Church. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes political activities, including a procession. Comments on the Riche family. Butt says that on his side of the river John Tyler is not censured for his conduct. Describes the boarders. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Stewart, Miss Waterman, Miss Eliza White, Miss Missouri and her brother Robert, John Butler, Miss Wilson, and Lizzie Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds Florida very monotonous. If William is at the University he is to see Truehart and thank him for the invitation to the Society of the Alumni.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent 45 bushels of oats and will send the rest, and the receipt, the next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the medical schools. Describes the election. Letter is torn. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Sally can be an attendant at her wedding, November 10. The wedding is to be small, for her father cannot afford more, and Aunt Margaret Carrington's death limits them. They will live with his mother. [Note: Caroline married William Mortimer Harrison (1817-1865).]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the various illnesses of the family. Sally went with Robert and Lizzy Tyler to the celebration of \"Cornwallis's capture-- or rather to the Whig Convention at York...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses various churches he has attended, and finds the Quaker meeting \"absurd, stupid, and evil in its consequences...\" Describes his visit to Miss Wilmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad to hear \"the good prospects of William and Mary.\" News of medical students from Virginia, including Mead (who boarded at Cousin John Galt's), Selden, Dr. Charles Carter, Perkins, Harris, Edmund Randolph, and Dr. Blanchman (\"who fixed Sally's teeth\"). Mentions Miss Catherine Travis, Dr. Vaughn, and Moore Robinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dr. Leecock has left Philadelphia and will sail for Africa. Hugh B. Grigsby is to marry Miss Carrington of Charlotte County next month. News of other marriages in Norfolk. Cousin E[lizabeth J.?] Galt is improving and will probably live. Dr. John Williamson is probably better. Aunt Sally [Capron?] will move to Capt. Young's house. Mother is much improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Their mother is getting better and even can sign her name to this note. [Note: Note from Alexander Galt Sr. says that Jim meant to copy the letter but did not have time. This letter may have been written in the fall of 1840.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees with Jefferson that all men have equal rights, and therefore there should be universal suffrage, \"the right of instruction in all brances of legislative bodies,\" the overriding will of the majority, etc. Feels that he is as qualified to vote as those men with property. Agrees with the \"essential principles of the [Democratic] party... but not with their measures nor their leading men-- who are nearly all... of bad character.\" Feels the most important thing is not the party but the man's honesty. Is against Jackson's bank measures, and the force bill. Miss Waterman married Mr. Esling recently. Mentions the Waldies, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the theatre and his boarding house. Finds Virginia women have a calm dignity lacking in most others. Mentions Henry Anderson, Miss Burwell, Mrs. Sheldon, Miss Marshall, and Miss Douthat. [Note: This letter has a printed political cartoon of a log cabin, the Capital, and large ball on a stick saying \"Tips Coming\" as a letterhead.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was shocked by the news of Professor Davis' murder by a student. News of Norfolk and parties she attended. Has almost finished Cicero, and will begin Livy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is not certain whether the Whig victory will mean he will lose his job. Regrets that William witnessed Professor Davis' murder. [Note: This letter and the preceding are on the same sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his classes and plans for his thesis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of C. Stall, agent of John D. Ghiseling, Jr., for $6 received from Alexander Galt of Williamsburg for one year's subscription to the New York Albion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Caroline Lambert's wedding and the gifts she received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family's health. Gabriel Williamson is back aboard ship. Bishop Meade preached in Williamsburg yesterday. Complains about the effects of whiskey on his slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the funeral procession of General Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of many acquaintances. Discusses a Roman Catholic Church service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent Dr. A. Galt a half barrel of meat, so that, with the other half barrel, the cost is $3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the death of William's mother, Mary Jeffery Galt. William should not come home, as money is very scarce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on Robert Tyler's foolish conversational style. Describes a famous mechanical chessplayer. Describes Louisa Cooper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the death and funeral of their mother. Today is her birthday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His activities the day their mother died. [Note: All these three letters are on one sheet of paper. When their mother, Mary Sylvester Jeffery Galt died, Ann was almost 18, Alexina was 20, and Alexander was 13.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Are sending a book for his perusal. List other books in stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jim's leg is better, and Dick Drummond is improving. The Doctors took much of the watch out of Drummond's side. The deaf and dumb and the blind from the Staunton Seminary have been visiting the town. Their father has invited one, a Mr. Turner, to visit them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks the medical College will drop \"that humbug the summer course,\" especially since last summer only 45 out of 400 students attended it. Saw Booth perform. Mentions Gresham, whose brother Sally is acquainted with.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $3 for altering a bedstead. Paid, Norfolk, January 6, 1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the medical school. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of churches in the area. Hopes William will teach them the Italian he is learning. News of various friends, including Mr. Parks, Mr. Parwood, Mr. Bell, Miss V. Loyall, the Archers, Sally Anderson, the Wilson's, H. Garnett, Paul Loyall, and many others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Dr. Selden, a trustee of the Academy, hopes William will apply for the position there. [Note: This letter is on the same sheet as the preceding. ]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Postscript by Alexander Galt notes that Mallory will win the place caused by Holleman's resignation as he was not opposed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, October 23- December 30, totaling $108.78. On reverse, $28 credited \"By 2 Cows to WW Vest.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family's ill health. John Murdaugh, who has quit practicing law and teaches in Suffolk, visited them. Fears he cannot give John the $300-$400 he feels he needs for the rest of the year. Mentions Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Waggoner [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds there are over 20 organizations sponsoring public lectures on a variety of subjects. If passes the examination in March plans to practice as one of the free physicians in a district of the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, July 1- December 31, totalling $134.29. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has read that Edgar Poe's magazine is quite successful. News of acquaintances, including Mr. Millington, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Edgar, Mrs. Taylor, and many others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for oats costing $4.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $1.51, the tax on 151 acres, to be paid by A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The book includes a trip from Williamsburg to Philadelphia, and withdraw from the Bank. L ists of laundry sent out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account from January 1, 1840-January 1, 1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerning Galt's purchase or hire of a slave and her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents receives the Richmond Whig, and is glad to hear his brother gets the Albion. News of the theatres in Philadelphia. Mentions Mrs. Fields, Donally of Kanawha County, and Dr. Jackson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account from November 14, 1840-January 1, 1841. Fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Richard Drummond's accidental shooting of himself. He is still alive, but there is little hope of his recovering. The doctor says her eyes will gradully improve and within 20 years will be almost well. News of various friends. C. Williamson lost his job in the bank for being \"a perfect sot.\" Alexander translates well and will probably be a good scholar. The library has been moved to the Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The upper story of the Academy is to be made into a Museum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will sound out Dr. Seldon on the subject of William getting a position at the Academy. Goes to sit up with Dick Drummond. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their ice skating. Jim cut his leg with the hatchet. Paul has just returned from three months at sea. News of Mr. Drummond's accident.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents While family does not want him to stay after he passes the examinations, he feels he must, so that he is familiar with the actual practice of medicine. Discusses Goethe, Carlyle, and Shelley, and theatrical productions he has seen. Mentions Miss Magdalen Swift, Dr. Jackson, and Dr. Everett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thoughts on the superior conversational abilities of women, especially mature ones, over that of men. Specie is now less scarce. Mentions Mr. Rose, Miss Riche, Dr. and Mrs. Berkley, Mrs. Semple, the Tylers, Fanny Kemble, Lightfoot, Mr. Gravit, Miss Missouri, Mr. Butt, Dr. Barton, and Frank Johnson's Negro band.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. John Tyler assured \"uncle Dick\" that he will notify him of any move to oust Galt from his position as Postmaster. Mentions Dr. Selden and Otway Barraud.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses a new theory of digestion, in which pepsin is considered the digestive agent. Comments on various physicians he has come in contact with. Mentions Mr. Seawall from Kentucky, Seldon, and Dr. Mitchell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news. Mentions the Archers, Sally Anderson, Mr. Turner (assistant at Staunton Deaf and Blind Seminary), M. E. Valentine, Miss Harwood, Richard Drummond, R. Alfried, Mr. Francis, Dr. Selden, and Robert Timberlake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gabriel Williamson is there on a short visit from his ship, and predicts war with England within six months. Discusses various doctors, the family's health, Aleck, their driver, and the very hard rains they have had.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Various young ladies, including Lucy Burwell, and Missouri, continually talk about John. News of Williamsburg society. Mr. Millington showed her snuff boxes given him by the Mechanicks Institute, Parliament, and his daughter in Liverpool. Mentions Mr. Warner Taliaferro, Mrs. Sheldon, Mr. Saunders, Anna Blair, the Tylers, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Farras, Mr. Rhone, Mr. Royal, Mr. Armistead, Dick Gatewood, Henry Anderson, William Taliaferro, the Tuckers, and the Henlys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Leaves money maters to Elizabeth and visiting to Sally. Tom M[illington?] is very dissipated. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. The former may be a joint effort of Elizabeth and Sally Galt for while there is no break, the handwriting changes markedly.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, November 14, 1840- February 4, 1841, for $44.60 for 11 loads of oat hay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the system of examinations he will undergo. Wants any money remitted to be in Virginia money, which has lately been at par and is rarely more than 2 or 3 cents on the dollar. Finds the banks \"abominable.\" The United States Bank has gone under or at least has had to suspend payments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents More on the closing of the United States Bank and others. News of the medical school. Fears Mr. Millington will be offered one of the chairs at the University and therefore leave Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels sure \"Rose\" is courting Elizabeth Tyler. Describes a \"Tippecanoe ball\" for defraying election expenses. Mentions Miss Missouri and Captian Maryot. Discusses current fashions, including long hair, short cloaks, and mantillas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Many parties were given in her honor. Inquires about Bob Tyler and his wife, and wonders if the report about the separation of his brother [John] is true. News of the family. Mentions Miss Tompkins, Dr. Empie, and Mrs. Semple. [Note: Caroline Lambert married William Mortimer Harrison November 10, 1840. Robert Tyler married Priscilla Cooper in 1839, while John Tyler married Mattie Rochelle in 1838. The latter marriage was very unhappy and, while the report of a separation may not have been true in 1840, by 1844 they were spending little time together.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Hon wants a copy plate of large and small hands like William gave Alexander. Mentions Dr. Whitehead, Buck, Mr. Drummond, Jim Maurice, and Mr. Lyne. A prank in school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets getting drunk at Christmas. Hopes the Whigs will not turn out their father. Has been skating with Zander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has discussed Sawny [Alexander Jr.]'s schooling with Mr. Hen, who was very pleased. Dick Gatewood discussed the position of officeholders with John Tyler, and was told that the latter was quite unhappy with the situation in Washington. Feels the Southern Whigs will soon split. Mentions Mallory, Major Charles H. Smith, Cols. Todd and Chambers (who spoke of President-elect Harrison's views on remov and appointments), Dr. Wilson, Captain Cornick, and Mr. Ritchie of Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Pierce still insists that William become a minister. There is to be a Ball in Portsmouth, and they have invited Gabriella to come down. Mr. Lyne is on the Pennsylvania which is to take the place of the Delaware. The latter is being readied for a cruise in the Mediterranean. Doctor Wilson purchased Mount Pleasant, opposite Jamestown. Mr. L. Tazewell tripped at the cotillion, and his fall amused the guests and upset him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to attend a fair in Williamsburg about the 22nd. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Col. Bassett is very ill at Eltham. Sally is helping Mrs. Sheldon at the Fair to raise money to help pay off the Church's debt of $2000. It was to be held at the Raleigh, but the College faculty would not let the students attend a tavern so it was moved to the Courthouse. Summarizes family illnesses. Harrison was at Richmond. Tyler and his son Robert were at Richmond, came to Williamsburg, and will go to Washington. \"His office as Vice President is free from serious responsibility at present, and is detached from the business of the cabinet.\" Hopes Tyler will adhere to pure Jeffersonian democracy, especially if the President should die.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of charges for delivering summons in various lawsuits, $4.20.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Form letter fulfilling University's law that the absences be reported to parents monthly. William R. Galt missed Professor Harrison's Ancient Languages class twice, the Modern Languages once, and Pike Powers Methematics class five times. In addition he violated the early rising law three times. Deposited $20 with the Patro. Personal note adds that while there were extenuating circumstances for some of William's absences they were still too frequent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the form letter primarily as an example of the University's strictness and Dr. Harrison's high regard for him. Missed several lectures while testifying at Senimes [?] trial [for the murder of Professor Davis]. Did not send former letter as they had nothing important in them. Explains that he received the letter since they felt that at 21 he was entitled to it. Did not put all his money with the Proctor for found his accounts were not kept straight. Mentions Buck, Jacob, Bob, and Modecai Cooke. [Note: These 2 letters are on the same sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Millington is very anxious to know when John will arrive home. News of many friends in Williamsburg, especially Mr. Dew. At the Fair they had Jefferson's autograph and people paid to see it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the animals and fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Williamson, Judge Tucker, Mr. Saunders, and the man lecturing on shells went to Kings Mill to examine the marl banks. The Hanklers are in town after several years' absence. Advice on packing clothes. [Note: These three letters from Elizabeth, Sally, and Mrs. Galt are all on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents R. Drummond is not much better. Describes the Blues Military Soiree on the 22nd. News of various friends. Asks his opinion of the Inaugural Address [of President Harrison?]. Aunt Nancy Galt thinks William will join her as a Whig.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans to make money from the lettuce and the peaches. Mr. Hon thinks he should go to drawing school. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Passed his examinations. Describes the trip to New York. Thoughts on the use of titles, in which he agrees with Jefferson. His impressions of the city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Supposes William has heard of Mr. Loyall's reappointment, which has made the Whigs very angry. Had a heavy snow. Has been studying mathematics and reading the Bible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jimmy wrote his letter unassisted. Did not write in French for fear she would not be understood. Dr. Leecock was left at the Cape Verde Island with yellow fever. Mentions Miss Thorougood, John Galt, and P. Loyall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. One of William's old pupils, John W. Ames, married Disey Arthur. Discusses marriage of Willis Happer and Cornelia Blunt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Drummond is much better. News of his activities, and schoolwork. [Note: These four letters from James, Ann, Alexina, and Alexander Galt to their brother William are all on one sheet of paper. At this time James was only 10 years old.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dick Drummond may yet live. Feels he wil keep his position, but is puzzled as to why Harrison asked Canniyham and Segar about him. Mallory would be consulted before anything was done. Walton \"is going to take Fisk's paper and turn loco. foco. about it.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his trip to New York, and various buildings there. Discusses the state of the theatre in Philadelphia and New York. Saw Attorney-General Crittenden on his trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arranges to repay Galt's loan. Will probably locate at Louisa Court House. Hopes their correspondence will continue. Received a letter from Cobb.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John Galt is sorry he had to leave Williamsburg and does not do too well in Norfolk since there are so many doctors there. Praises a sermon by Bishop Ives of North Carolina. War talk has subsided but Gabriel feels it will be renewed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Found Lizzy Williamson's glove in Church, but has not yet been able to return it. Wants Sally to write John asking him to see Dr. R. Grant the Deneoustrator [?] at he Jefferson School and see if he got the articles he promised Millington. Katy [his daughter?] hopes to soon play with little Lizzy a whole afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. J.W. Grigsby, who boarded with John Galt two years ago, is in town on his way to France where he is Consul at Bordeaux. News of the medical school. Feels Poe has had to give up editing the new magazine because of the \"hardness of the times.\" Poe recently became an editor of the Casket. Discusses his recent reading and a new bookstore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the Commencement. Discusses getting teeth. Supposes the Tylers will now go to Washington since Harrison has died. Mentions Rev. Converse, John Coke, various Doctors in Philadelphia, and various young ladies in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Williamsburg is as usual one of the dullest places in the whole world.\" Doubts the sincerity of Lizzy Tyler (now called the \"Young Princess\") in being distressed at Harrison's death. Will practice in Gloucester though prospects there are not entirely favorable. That evening orators for the 4 of July are to be elected by the students. Benjamin Garrett will probably win.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the appearance of Philadelphia while mourning President Harrison. Summarizes the inquiry into the United States Bank and future plans for it. News of the medical schools. Mentions Mr. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes funeral of Mr. Lyne, which reminded her of that of Uncle Gabriel. Hopes William will pass his Greek examination.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is making money on radishes and \"salad\". Describes both his play activities and school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understands that Paul [Loyall?] is going to settle on his Wisconsin land. Intend having an affair to repair the Old Church and the Wall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lt. Lyne drowned. Is doing well in school. News of the family. [Note: These four letters are all on one sheet, with a date at the end of May 10, 1841. Lt. Lyne may well have been a relative, as his wife [?] is called Aunt Betsy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans for ceremonies on the death of President Harrison. Comments on the newspaper's discussion of who will serve as hostess for President Tyler. Activities of office seekers. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Stewart, and the Randalls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The girls are willing to give up their trip to Washington, Philadelphia, and New York, so that William can study for the \"A.M.\" but Alexander hopes William will take Col. Woodley's offer and teach his boys, and then study for the degree next term. Hopes he will master Greek as it would give him \"a name in Va. and will tell in your future efforts in life.\" News of the Drummonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fears they will never again have pleasant times together like last winter. News of Logan. Plans to spend the winter in New Orleans and then settle in St. Louis. Mentions Perkins [?], Miss Chamberlain of Richmond, Mrs. Rochelle, and Mrs. Lyle. Letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $5 paid by Dr. J. M. Galt to P. Blakiston [?], agent for Lea and Blanchard, for one year's subscription to the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, New Series, Nos. 3-6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for 4 weeks and 4 days board at $7.50 per week, plus $1.22 1/2 for blacking boots, totalling $35.37 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of their brother William's family, and of her own.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, April 10-28, totalling $1.82 1/2 for sturgeon at .05 a pound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Their church (St. Paul's) may recover, but they hope to continue at Christ Church. Gabriella and Sally Galt may visit them. Discusses Mrs. Higgin's wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his school and plans to move to another teacher. Gabe saw wild turkeys and opossums in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates his son on the election, and discusses Mallory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will start school at Geo. Hon's in July, though he does not want to leave Capt. Young. Their father made them burn their dominoes, as it was too much like gambling. [Note: These four letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, February-April, for various cabinet-maker services, totalling $6.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, April 21-May 1, for making and repairing horse trappings, totaling $4.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thomas Williamson, Junior, of Norfolk, desires appointment to the surveyor's department, Iowa Territory, and is qualified by his education at West Point, and experience as an engineer. [Note: Thomas Holmes Williamson, who was born in 1813, was a half-brother of Dr. John Galt Williamson and Gabriel Galt Williamson. See Williamson Genealogy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wrote the enclosed letter [above] reluctantly, for dislikes promoting the separation of a man and wife for three years, feels Tom may soon get a good position at home, and was not on such close terms with Tyler as to justify such a favor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arranges for William to study full time the next year, if he will promise to help Alexander or James attain at least one year of college. Is raising rasberries, the proceeds from which will go toward the trip North. Wonders if William would be willing to take Alexander with him on a week long hike in the mountains, which might improve Alexander's health. Mentions Mr. Lyne's family, Dick Drummond, Paul, Richard Jeffery, and Dr. Leecock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gabriella and Sally Galt from Williamsburg are at \"Aunt Sally's\". News of scarlet fever which killed Herman and his sister, and made Dr. Balfour, Jones [?], and Aaron Jeffery quite ill. Mentions Richard Leecock, Paul, and Joe. [Note: Gabriella (1816-1891) and Sally (1819-1860) Galt are children of William and Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I. E. I., p. 5. Aunt Sally was probably Sarah Trebell Galt Capron (1795-1847), a sister of Alexander Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.12., p.11]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will send his order of clothing as soon as possible. Suggests remittance by draft. The firm of Browning and Everett was dissolved December 9, 1839.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Occurences while visiting and being visited by Gabriella and Sally Galt. Mentions Miss M. Barraud, Abraham Leonard, Lucy and Susan Wilkinson, Isaac Parker, Charles Swain, the Hunters and Mrs. Ignatius Higgins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Richmond boats no longer run Sunday, but now run on Monday. Hopes \"this eventful day\" passed satisfactorily. [Note: This must have been the day of William's examinations. These two letters were on one sheet of paper, and the following was enclosed with them.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cousins Gabriella and Sally are going to stay with them a week, and in the area a month, but William has returned home. Looks forward to their walking trip and wonders if they will go to the natural bridge. Mentions Gabriel, Ruck, and Cornelius Herman whose father, aunt, and sister all died of scarlet fever. [Note: William is William Trebell Galt (1769-1826) of Williamsburg. Sally and Gabriella are his sisters.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexander, Jr., is disappointed in not being able to take a trip, but bears it well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has decided it is too expensive for Zander to go on the mountain trip. Dick Drummond can now go downstairs. Jim was in a fight recently. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses William's plans for the next year of school. Hopes William will defer his trip as the girls are anxious to see him and the father is pressed for money. The drought killed some of the raspberry bushes and has meant a 50 percent less yield than expected.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Glad he passed his Greek examination. John Galt is appointed Superintendant of [ES] Hospital at $1,666 yearly. Gabriel Williamson wants to take them on the Pennsylvania but they are afraid. Does not worry about the decline of St. Paul's Church, for then they could attend Christ's Church. Mr. Robinson is selling his schoolhouse and moving to Richmond. A house is to be built for John Galt, and until then rooms are being fitted up in a wing. Mentions Col. Prior, Miss Hetley, Richard Drummond, Gabriella and Sally Galt, the Charles Smiths, Miss Field, W. Pierce, and Miss Hile. [Note: Dr. John Minson Galt II, who had just received his M.D. degree after studying in Philadelphia, succeeded his father, Dr. A.D. Galt, who served as Acting Superintendant from 24 April to 1 July, 1841. The senior Galt had been suffering from ill health for some time, and frequently mentions in his letter that some slight improvement gives him hopes of resuming medical pratice. Dr. A. D. Galt died November 20, 1841.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 1-June 17, totalling $150.18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, June 17-23, for the harnessmaker, totalling $4.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A series of ten sentences with many spelling and grammatical errors, seemingly to be corrected on another sheet of paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends $20 for his trip home, but hopes he can be economic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An invitation to the anniversary dinner of the students of William and Mary, Saturday, July 3. On reverse thoughts on \"the shadows of former feelings.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 13-June 19, totalling $200.24. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returns the $18 he borrowed while in Philadelphia. Feels he will have a good country practice for the 2 or 3 years he stays there before moving to some city. Asks about Coke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 26- July 1, totalling $12.25 for services on horses, carriages, and carts. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $.77. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $4.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A certificate is a graduate of the School of Ancient Languages of the University of Virginia. Signed by William Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty, and Gessner Harrison, Professor of Ancient Languages and Chairman of the Faculty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A certificate is a graduate in the French and Italian Languages and Literature of the University of Virginia. Signed by William Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty, Joseph Togno, M.D., and Gessner Harrison, Chairman of the Faculty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on John's new position. Are moving when they return from a trip to Mr. Harrison's relatives in Cumberland. News of family health. Mentions Anne Smith, John Woods, and Anne McMurdo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, July 1-26, totalling $5.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for the tailor, totalling $8.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $18.00 for furniture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for various goods totalling $29.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent her father the various goods he requested. Includes itemized account of costs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $1.00 for repairing horse shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A record of the weather for August 1-6, giving sky conditions and temperatures at three times each day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Imagines Mr. Saunders is in Washington, where he should \"have an interesting visit at this critical juncture in the Session of Congress. The word veto seems to echo from Portland to N. Orleans...\" Papers say Robert Tyler said his father would veto the bank bill. Praises their minister, Mr. Hodges. Mrs. Lee died of a rapid consumption. Mentions Barbara Page, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Bright, Mr. Browne and Susan, Dr. Cole, and the Newtons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His views of the gossip concerning Mr. and Mrs. Tyler. Discusses the present administration. Mentions Mrs. Rochelle. Letter is torn and stained. [Note: Seemingly there was some gossip on the fact that Mrs. Tyler spent little time in Washington and none in the public view. This was almost certainly due to her state of invalidacy, and general ill health. She died in 1842.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.65. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her husband's trip to Bordentown, where he saw J. Bonaparte's villa, and to Washington, where he dined at the White House. In Washington, he, Mr. Dew, and Mr. Wyatt had their pictures taken, but Mr. Dew was not satisfied with his. Is very pleased that Lizzy Tyler has joined the church. Dr. Carter Berkely and his wife recently visited them [note in EJG's hand at this point identifies Berkely as the physician that John practiced with in Philadelphia, and his wife as a sister of Bishop McIlvane. Mentions the entire Galt famiy. Sympathizes with Mr. Lee and his daughter in their loss.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes the work of Mr. Hodges and his temporary asistant will bring many into the church. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A recipt for $2.25 received from Dr. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Elizabeth to give her brother the enclosed sheets of the Messenger, and ask him to use them carefully and write his corrections legibly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $1.25 received from Dr. A.D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Sheldon remained in town, and rides over frequently to bring them green-gage plums. Discusses society's criteria for chosing Belles and Beaux, in which wealth is the only thing given serious consideration. Her father's creed was that no man should ever use any of his wife's money, and that it should be left entirely to her disposal and so secured by law. Mrs. Lee died, like many of her family, of rapid consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, August 26-September 4, totalling $3.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An acount totalling $1.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is going on his \"usual visit North\" in a few days, and will be glad to get them anything they need.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sprained his ankle the day after Robert Saunders left. Have been many promotions. News of scarlet fever in Portsmouth and Norfolk, of which three children of Adelaide Tyler Armstrong have died. Finds Cooper's works deteriorating. News of the Williamsons. Heard the whole Cabinet, except Webster, resigned, and Judge Upshur is now Secretary of the Navy. Praises former Secretary Badger. Mentions Dick Galt and William Gatewood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of approaching marriages among many of their acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The confession of a Negro accused of nearly killing two women. A fight with school friends. Mentions Aunt Fullgham and Uncle Dick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has order Bennetts Herald for his son. [Note: The three above sheets are all on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her sister is at the Springs, where she saw the remarkable cure of Waldie, the editor of the \"Circulating Library.\" News of the travels of her son, Mr. Vest, Judge Tucker and Mrs. Spenser. Describes a visit to Hickory Hill. [Note: o includes a note to Sally M. Galt, thanking her for her letter and expressing pleasure that Dr. [A.D.] Galt goes out, and hopes Dr. Williamson will recover.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on Mr. Waldie's cure. Mrs. Coke, Nancy Marshall and her brother went to Montre John M. Galt boards at the Morris House in Philadelphia and often sees visitors from Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses her reading and comments on the improvement in \"Br. Jonathan\" since Willis became editor. Brought Mrs. Saunders' and Miss Barbara Page's flowers in to protect them from the frost. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will send John all the information he can on the lunatics. Discusses the case of Ely, with information on other derangement in the family. Information on Mrs. Richardson [?] will be in his next letter. Asks John to ask Dr. A.D. Galt if he remembers Briggs, an inmate of the Hospital 35 years ago. Understands John Tyler [Jr] has been dismissed from office. Quotes Tyler's business card.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of $14.57 for tax on five slaves, four horses, a carriage, and two gigs, and eight town levies. On reverse, memoranda on taxes owed by various people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The Tylers wanted John and Sally to go with them to Washington this summer. Describes a visit of Prince de Joinville. Scarlet fever is raging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes fight between Zander and Gabriel Capron. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his school, including new students Arthur Kenneday and Samuel Redrick. News of the family. [Note: A.G's postscript that \"this is a bit of originality for you\" is quite true, for it is a mixture of Latin and English as only a young boy could compound them.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his school. Mentions Richard Capron, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hon (both schoolmasters), Mr. Johnson, across the street who died, Myra Barraud's wedding, Mr. Wallis and Mr. John P. Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mira Barraud was married last night. News of the illness of the Caprons. Jim is better after a mild case of scarlet fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is reading Hume's History of England, and began French. Mr. Tyler recognized father when he saw him today. Mentions various relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Father and the boys were in Williamsburg. Cousin Alexander Galt of Williamsburg is sick and father thinks he will die soon. Mentions many acquaintances, including Mira and Mr. Wilson, Miss Carmichael from Richmond, and Mary Butt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cousin Alex is very low. He is now on his back, and cannot linger many weeks. [Note: It is hard to say which Alexander Galt of Williamsburg is referred to in these two letters. Both were quite illl, but Dr. Galt did die eight days later, while his son lingered on for another year.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Various business affairs he was taking care of for the Galts. Mentions Mrs. Gatewood and Miss Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $2.50 received from Dr. A. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $11.88. [Note: This is actually headed \"The Estate of Doctor A.D. Galt\" indicating it was written some time after Galt's death on November 20.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $31.00 for making a close stool, and a black walnut coffin and case. Endorsed. [Note: This is headed 1840, but is certainly meant for 1841, the day and date Dr. Galt died. ]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obituaries of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt (1771-1841) from the Richmond Whig, the Churchman, Norfolk Beacon, Norfolk Phoenix, and two unidentified papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Mr. Sylvester has begun his duties, and that William is benefitting from his great talents. Sends a newspaper obituary for Aunt Fullgham. Since they were poor, he and Richard Capron are paying the funeral expenses. Mentions Cunningham.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Eulogy by the Court of Directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Copy, bordered in black. [Sent to the widow?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was glad William was pleased with most of his professors, though he excepted \"that prince of pedants Geo Tucker Esq.\" Describes a meeting at the Court House to choose delegates to the education Convention in Richmond in December. The lectures of Professor Welles. Mentions J. Tally, Ben. Pollard, Bob Taylor, Rd. Leecock, Dr. Clinton, Mr. Sylvester, Va. Loyall, the Cooks, and John and Martin Cormick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sympathizes with the Galts on the recent death of Dr. Galt. Sister is still ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just heard of his father's death, and sends his condolences. Would like to know the particulars at some time in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Caroline expects to be confined soon. News of family illnesses. Were most upset at the Bishop's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard from Cousin Gabriella Galt that Dr. Galt's funeral procession was very large since \"every body was anxious to see the last of the good man.\" Mentions Virginia Loyall, Mr. Tazewell, Captain Drummond, Mr. Sylvester, and Mr. Vickery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on changes from last year's loud Whig revels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper. Part of that from Jim may be from Alexander Jr. as the handwriting seems to change.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $18.13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A letter of consolation. Family news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $8.75 received from Dr. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his schools. Mr. Vickery married Margaret Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his schooling. Cousin Virginia Loyall is going to marry Littleton Tazewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is anxious to know how William did on his examination. [Note: The three above letters were all on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family, especially Jimmy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account with the tailor totalling $17.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants to sell his servants and wonders if Galt would like to purchase Grace and her family and/'or Arrenor and her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 1- December 31, totalling $9.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrenor and her family will cost $800 to $1000, based on the appraisal by someone better acquainted with their value, or on the \"hiring tomorrow.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $.94.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fears they will think themselves forgotten in their hour of affliction, but the writer has been ill, and has a sick family. Asks to be remembered to Sally's mother and sister, and inquires about her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would come to visit but for the illness of her sister [Barbara M. Page]. Understands that their affliction and Alexander's illness means they see no one. [Note: The affliction referred to may be the death of Dr. A.D. Galt in November 1841.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"An Act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the trustees of the female academy of Williamsburg, and for other purposes.'\" [Note: This is either in two forms or the second half of the document is the act before amendment.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his visit to Williamsburg, including mention of Edgar Barziza, Dr. Cole, Aunt Saunders, Mrs. Custis, Dick, and Mrs. Drummond, as well as many relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his trip to Williamsburg. Is enjoying the Pickwick Papers. Comments on the death of \"Aunt Fulgham\" at 75. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $1.51 received from Doctor Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for issuing summons, $1.26.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of $1.89, the tax on 151 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for Elizabeth J. Galt's subscription to Volume 7 (1841) of the Southern Literary Magazine, costing $5.00. Reverse has handwritten notice that within was paid and, in another hand, that the 1843 volume was paid for by mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Card admitting John M. Galt, M.D., to Lee W. Buffington, M.D.'s \"Instructions in Practical Pharmacy, Cupping, Bleeding and Dentistry at the Philadelphia Dispensary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by Hill, Agent, for John M. Galt's $5.50 subscription to the Richmond Whig from January 1, 1841 to January 1, 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the celebration of General Ingram's wedding to Miss Drury. Discusses the Norfolk Register's demise and the new \"Old Dominion.\" Thinks the Collegian has deteriorated since he was at the University. Mentions R. Leecock, J. Pearce, Dr. Clinton and J. Vickery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by M. Sallen, for $1.68 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for various goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt by C. B. Hill, Agent, on receipt of Dr. A. Galt's $5.00 for a subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 1841 to 8 January 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles Mrs. Galt on the death of Dr. Galt. Family news. Encloses receipts for 1841 taxes on lots in Richmond and Henrico County that are part of Gabriel Galt's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $6.13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a trip from [?] to Philadelphia. Is attending the Jefferson School, which he is very pleased with. Sends messages to various friends and acquaintances. Mentions many friends [from the University?] who are in Philadelphia, including Harris, Nunn, Tailor, Shelton, and Henry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles him on Dr. Galt's death. Gabriel Galt Williamson is about to board ship and asked him to write that he purchased the nuy [?] Sally.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Congratulates William on passing the examinations so well, and thinks he may get the \"A.ch.\" and then the professorship. She and Alexander had their palates cut, as a health measure. Mrs. Matilda Maupin died of typhus. Jimmy is a good friend of Elizabeth Williamson's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes having his palate cut. Discusses school. Uncle Dick's packet sunk while full of sand, but he thinks it can be raised.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses school. Mentions Lizzy Williamson, Richard Gatewood, and Gab. Galt Capron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has discussed with several friends what the action of the Visitors in regard to the professorship will be. Feels if William gets the A.M. he can get the professorship. Discusses Alexander's and Jim's schooling. [Note: These four letters are all on one sheet of paper. Elizabeth Williamson is Gabriel Galt Williamson's daughter. Richard Gatewood was some relative of Gabriel's dead wife Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson. Gabriel Galt Capron was one of Jim's first cousins, the son of his father's sister Sarah Trebell Galt Capron.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for freight totalling $.13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses what William should write to Mr. Rogers. Family news, including that if it is true that the Girard Bank has failed William's Aunt Nancy has lost her stock in it. \"These times remind me strongly of the South Sea bubble.\" Mentions Bright and Richard Jeffrey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Memorandum of account for January, 1842, with various copies of a parting phrase on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Responds to Mrs. Saunders note of consolation on the death of Dr. Galt. Describes her father as never uttering \"one word of praise or one word of reproof.\" [Note: This may be a rough draft or an unsent letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $7.70 received from W.R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was surprised by Gatewood's letter since Gabriel Galt Williamson had said the children would be returning to Williamsburg in 2-3 weeks, but since Gatewood is their nearest relative she will not interfere. \"Copy\" written at top of letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not agree that it is now more incovenient for the children to reside \"at my Mother's.\" [ \"Copy\" at top.] [Note: These two letters, seemingly rough drafts, are on the same sheet of paper. Thomas Gatewoood must have been either the father or the brother of Gabriel Galt Williamson's wife, Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 18-February 6, totalling $11.77.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his work at medical school. Mentions \"Old George\", Compton, Higginbotham, Norris, Rodere, and Flannagan, all seemingly professors or students at the University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saw an advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer that on July 3 an election will be held to fill the post of professor of ancient languages [at William and Mary] vacated by Mr. Dabney Browne. William should start preparing as a candidate. Will write his friends among the Visitors, including Dr. Peachy, Ed. Ruffin, J.C. Pryor, and Col. Blow. Mentions other Visitors, and College Officials. Feels William should mention the subject to Mr. Rogers and Dr. Harrison. The church is experiencing a great revival, brought about by the preaching of Mr. Philip Slaughter of Culpeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of $11.50 for making a coat, pants, and double breasted vest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his schoolwork. Drew a picture of the Hospital. Mentions Gabe, Sam Marsh, and Mary Wilkinson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family and the church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dr. John from Baltimore is drawing great crowds to the church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his school, and of the family's health. Tales of his schoolmates. [Note: These four letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received $20 to rent pew 15 until next Easter. On reverse, various financial notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes William will do well that day [on an examination?]. News of the church and the impression of Dr. Johns [?] on various friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Times are worse here than I ever thought they...could be... The only currency... (Illinois paper) is not worth [anything]...\" Has joined the Native American Association. Discusses the political situation there. His impression of conditions in Norfolk. Messages to various friends. News of his various pranks. Mentions Pat Cunningham, Wm. Steed, and John Perry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family including Caroline Lambert Harrison's son. News of the Empies. Mr. Enders bought out Gabriel's interest in the Old City Tavern, and should expect his proportion of the rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that with Mr. Rogers' brother as professor of chemistry the course will be easier. William's uncle Patrick is commander at Fort Niagara.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $2.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Mr. Lyne's tombstone. News of various relatives. Uncle Patrick's letter contained a deed for some of the western land. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his ship. Rescued $40,000 or $50,000 worth of property \"out of the clutches of those wretches who infest\" St. Juan De Nicaraugua.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $3.00 received from Mrs. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary. Understands from Thomas White that Dew is working on an article for the \"Messenger.\" Hopes to soon be able to spend more time on a long-planned systematic work. Asks to be remembered to \"Mrs. Peachy the Doctor and family.\" Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Saunders favorable consideration for William's application for the professorship at William and Mary. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels the recipient is the best medical man to judge Dr. A.D. Galt's mental ability, and wants his advice on publishing Galt's writings on his various medical cases. Plans to \"collect the cases together into separable chapters [?],... without any remarks of my own; and trans-cribed precisely as it was originally written.\" [Note: John M. Galt published Galt's Practice of Medicine in 1843].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William must be pleased by the support of Dr. Harrison and Mr. Rodgers in his application for the professorship. He has written to Ed. Ruffin, Dr. Peachy, Professor Saunders, Col. McCandlish, Col. Blow, Col. Pryor and John B. Sewell, and mentioned the problem to George Loyall. Hopes Mr. Rogers will get the support of Mr. Dew and Dr. Empie. Letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of one of her children. [draft?] [Note: On reverse, a penciled note signed by Elizabeth J. Galt requesting the recipient to keep the electrical machine which he got for John if it comes while John is still away. Returns journal lent to [her father?] before his death. This is a draft of a letter to Mr. Millington- See April 1843.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is pleased to help John with the project he wrote about on the 21st [see letter]. \"From my knowledge of the medical book market... I am convince, that... a separate volume,... would not only lose money... but... would ... preclude the acquisition of extended reputation.\" Suggests selections in succeeeding numbers of a periodic Recommends that John write Dr. Hays, the Editor of the American Journal of Medical Science.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discussed William's candidacy with Col. Blow who expressed his hope of reorganizing the Professorship of Humanity, to \"make it something more than a grammar school for boys.\" He said, \"it was the desire of the Visitors to cherish Virginia feelings...\" Sends two drawings by Alexander Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $7.33.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went through his father's papers, and found the debt from \"Uncle Galt\" was £471.15.8, due in 1785. The money was lent when he was in \"embarrassed circumstances.\" When $20,000 or $30,000 could have been obtained for the Tavern, Lambert's father advised a sale, but \"Aunt Galt\" did not take the advice. Lambert's sisters, Eliza and Sally, \"are now in the situation Uncle Galt's children were when my Father befriended them and would thankfully receive from his descendants any sum they may think reasonable-- taking into consideration the reduced price of the Property.\" L [copy] [Note: William Lambert's father was David Lambert of Richmond, who married Sarah Ege. Uncle Galt is probably Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) who married Sarah Ege's sister Elizabeth. Gabriel Galt was Dr. John Williamson's grand-father.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Calender kept in Williamsburg Virginia by A.D. Galt [Jr.?] showing the progress of Vegetation the mean maximum and minimum temperature and the prevailing Winds\" during January-March 1841, and January- March 1842. AD\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Calls the recipient's attention to William R. Galt's qualifications for the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent, for Dr. A.Galt's subscription to the Richmond Enquirer, $5.00 for January 8, 1842 to January 8, 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $4.17, paid. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.37.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is happy that Dr. Harrison, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Tucker, and Dr. Kraitzer have all shown such friendship for Williamsburg. Feels a letter from Henry St. George Tucker would be especially favorable to the Visitors, even though it could only be on general character. Mary Butt died yesterday. She was almost certainly engaged to Gabriel Maupin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.37.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on William's letter with its news of the University's faculty and students. News of friends in Philadelphia, including Henry Ashton, Harris, and Shleton. Discusses the engagement of Susan Thoroughgood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds Norfolk \"gloomy beyond description [with] the youngsters... all joining the church and temperance Society...\" Mentions Eversfield, Dr. Leecock, and Tom Cooke. Attends some lectures, and practices among the poor. Will go to North Carolina in the fall and then maybe to the far west. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her illness after the birth of her baby and his naming. News of her Lambert relatives. Many people have joined Dr. Empie's church, and generally there is a great interest in religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $3.50 received from Mr. Vest for repairing a watch for Elizabeth Galt. [Printed billhead.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommendation of William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the graduated glass measure, which is part of the rain gauge which he sent the day before. Explains the working of the gauge in great detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's proficiency in French and Italian. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Is going to \"Williamsburgh\" on Saturday. Mentions Mary and Gabriel Capron, Eliza Benn and Gen. Hodge. Letter is torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received Mr. Roger's and Dr. Kraitzin's letters. Has talked to Mr. G. Loyall, Dr. Wilson, and Dr. Baylor about the application. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Results of his conversation with Judge Tucker. Requests his conversation with Judge Tucker. Requests that his father tear off the letter on the following sheet [other half of the folded paper] and send it to Dr. Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that his candidacy be presented to the Board of Visitors at the proper time. Encloses letters of recommendations. [Note: There is a draft of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character and proficiency. Endorsed. [Note: There are two copies of this letter, one probably in William R. Galt's hand, and the other in two different [?] hands.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses his letter to Mr. Dew, and Judge Tucker's to the Visitors. Thinks should get letters from Mr. Geo. Loyall, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Baylor, and Mr. Jno. Tazewell. Will send the letters the end of May. Will go to Williamsburg before July 5. While it is strange that most of the letters are from Democrats, \"it would be hard to find a Whig, whose letters I would care about, in Norfolk.\" His Democratic leaning might go against him since \"Wm and Mary has been a sort of Whig political school... ever since the proclamation.\" Feels his father should not write on the last sheet of the letter since some of the students love to pry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes he will study hard. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. John Tazewell will write a letter about the professorship. Feels William has enough letters and that he should not go to Williamsburg before the election. News of the election, and Democratic victories in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $9.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Calender kept at Williamsburg Virginia by Alexander D. Galt showing the progress of vegetation, the mean maximum and minimum temperature... and the direction of the winds...,\" January- April, 1841, and January-April, 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates the latest developments in William's attempt to get the Professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follows this sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Many people joined the Church. Strategy in William's candidacy. [Note: This letter, and the copies of the other three, are all on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His sisters are visiting \"sister Polly\" in Williamsburg. Matilda and Kathe Friend Cole have died. News of her family. William's Uncle Patrick is on the Board to examine the West Point Cadets. Mentions Ben Pollard, Jesse and Robert [Cole?], Aaron Jeffery, Robert Timberlake, and Lucy Wilkerson, Virginia Loyall, Capt. Chapman, and C. Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in another hand.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family, especially illnesses. Financial matters concerning the \"old tavern,\" which Parker rents. Mr. Enders willl soon be entitled to half the rent, as he has John's and Gabriel's shares. \"I congratulate you all on your escape from the Fire, and am truly sorry for John's loss by water; I hope the vessel is yet safe, and that he will yet get his collection of valuable Books.\" Mentions Mr. Hodges and John Hall. [Note: According to an entry in the Diary kept by Alexander Galt, Jr., in 1841-1842 (Galt Papers), a fire occurred on April 4, 1842, starting at 2 a.m. The fire destroyed or damaged at least eight structures, and come within 3-4 lots of the Galt's house.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses various letters recommending William for Saunders and President Dew. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Ann wrote from Williamsburg that Mr. Millington told \"Cousin Polly\" there were nine candidates, but only three had a chance and William was one of these. Jim is studying with Mr. Pasc His father is \"determined to give [him] every chance [since] he has a splendid intellect. \" Mentions Mrs. Saunders, Dick [of Williamsburg] and young Dick Gatewood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Passed his mathematical examination and is studying for the other four. Is grateful for the letters of recommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds Cousin \"Jean\" Galt \"un savant jeune homme et... tres aime.\" News of his school. Mentions Cousin Mary [Capron?], and Little John Sikes. [The first part of this letter is in French]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Started \"french school.\" Enjoys Christ Church Sunday School.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Imagines that since William has passed mathematics he can consider himself \"safe\" [for the M.A. degree?]. ANS [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 15- May 20, totalling $7.92. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by J. E. James, agent for Wm. E. Cunningham and Co., for $15.00 received from Dr. A.D. Galt's estate for a subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Caroline Gazette, for October 1, 1839 to September 30, 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $6.97.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The list spans February-May 1841 and January- May 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Aunt Mary Ann told the writer that Mr. Dew considers \"brother\" William R. Galt fully qualified for the position at the College. Their relatives were disappointed at not seeing Mary. Fragment only.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Collect the rent of the \"Old Tavern\" and encloses Mrs. Galt's share of $25.00. Mr. Enders bought Gabriel's share on January 14 and John's on March 1. News of his and his wife's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents While in Williamsburg learned little about William's prospects, but does relate the news he heard. Describes a conversation with Col. Pryor, who responded to the news of applicants from Connecticut and New York with \"Yankees would not do in Wmsburg.\" Julia Travis and Sarah Saunders returned from Williamsburg with William's sisters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Attended a Fair sponsored by the young ladies of Mrs. Ashbury's school. Elizabeth's uncle William Gatewood sailed from Charleston for Harver.  He will travel in Europe all summer and return to his wife and children in October. Mentions Mary Frances Duvall, Margaret Ann Vickery, Elizabeth's cousins Richard and Robert Gatewood, and her Aunt Betsy Gatewood. [Note: Thomas Gatewood was Elizabeth's grandfather.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Latest news in regard to William's candidacy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their trip to Williamsburg, and the general confidence that William will get the Professorship at the College. News of social events among their friends in Williamsburg. The Norfolk Blues and Juniors are to participate in the July 4th celebration in Williamsburg, and encamp on one of the greens.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $23.17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $5.17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of $.88.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a letter from his daughters. [Note: On the reverse are sketches of three men, a woman, and a boat.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $10.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, June 1-24, totalling $1.62.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suggests that William come home by boat on July 6, so that John Williamson or William Galt could give him the news at Jamestown. Mentions Richard Leecock, Richard Jeffery, and Paul.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of school and the Mayorial election. Mentions Uncle Patrick Galt, Gabe [Capron?], Cousins Richard Jeffery and Richard Leecock and Paul Loyal[l]. [Note: There is a note written June 27 by William's father notifying William that he sent him $20.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies Dew that William R. Galt will receive the M. A. degree on July 4. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 20- June 30, totalling $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces Mr. Minnigerode, of Philadelphia, a native of Germany \"and a gentleman of finished education.\" He is a candidate for the Chair of Ancient Languages at the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives all the information he has learned on the situation of the election of Professor of Ancient Languages. Feels William's chances are not very good. John Galt \"seems to take a wonderful interest in the management of his patients in the Hospital.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Galt to send him a copy of his journal on the weather, as part of a wide geographic study of the weather for the Navy Department. Includes a sample form. Asks Galt to send the \"Circular\" on to someone else in the state, to get their cooperation. Requests that the letter be published to foster more interest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Diploma of the University of Virginia, granting William R. Galt the degree of Master of Arts. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty and Gessner Harrison, Chairman of the Faculty. DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Chemistry of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and Wm. R. Rogers for the Professor of Chemistry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Moral Philosphy of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and George Tucker, Professor of Moral Philosophy. DS\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Natural Philosophy of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and Wm. R. Rogers, Professor of Natural Philosophy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Mathematics of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and P. Powers, Professor of Mathematics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.67.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the conditions of the election at William and Mary and why Mennigerode was elected on the first ballot. Asks him to tell Loyal that he has been elected a Visitor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"On my mentioning to the Directors, the answer which they gave to their resolution of June 29th; they resolved, that their resolution... applied equally to the Matron's lot, as that of the institutional proper. \" ANS [Note: William T. Galt (1814-1854), an employee of ESH, was Dr. John M. Galt's second cousin.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.12 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.62.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family health. Richmond \"is duller and less business done than I have ever known here.\" Affairs in regard to the rent of the old tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his home, and especially his brother. Mentions various friends, probably from the University. Postmarked Hicksford, VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is sending $300 as part payment of his mother's portion of the debt of her father to Lambert's father. Figures her whole portion of the debt is $789. Professor Saunders brings the money, and cannot call on Lambert, but can be reached at Mr. Archibald Bair's. [Note: Gabriel Galt (1748-1788), John's maternal grandfather, seems to have borrowed money from his wife's brother-in-law at a time when Galt was in financial straits.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.67.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is disappointed that she did not come up to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him of a new academy being built at Littleton, in Sussex County, where he might be able to get a good job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests a journal of the weather for certain dates in February, July, and August 1842. Wants as many observers as possible for future storms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Cornick left for Tennessee where he will settle as a doctor. News of a bad storm and a \"fuss with the negroes\" in Philadelphia. Mentions various [University?] friends and who some of them will marry, including Ranks, Justice Hendren and Jane Cochran, Stark and Miss Hunter, Rudder, Wm. Jenkins, and Bob Timbelake.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their trip to Washington. In Washington the President and Mrs. Waller inquired about the Galts. Mentions Mr. Roosevelt of New York, and Mrs. Palmer of Richmond, formerly Miss Enders, who claimed relationship to Mrs. Mary D. Galt. [Note: Elizabeth Walker Enders (1815-1890), the wife of William Palmer, was a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy II. A. 4. a, p.5.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Could not get him the maps he wanted and suggests he writes Richmond. His father wrote to learn the price of subscribing to the Boston Times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Strobia has gone to the hot springs. News of the family. Dr. Johns has been elected assistant Bishop of Virginia, and when he is consecrated in October the Bishops of North Carolina, Maryland, and New York will be there. Mentions Matilda Southall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summary of the weather, August 1-18, with readings taken three times a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Receipt for the $300 paid on Gabriel Galt's debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, July 1- August 19, totalling $8.25. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, August 23-27, totalling $1.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $7.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The summary spans January-August 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Everyone is happy that William will be working in Williamsburg, and with Mr. Pryor, \"who holds, both morally and intellectually, so high a place in the estimation of the community.\" [Note: This may be a draft of a letter, as it is on a torn scrap of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds the place very dull, with few amusements. Describes the Springs themselves with their facilities. Chronicles the many amusements at the White Sulpher Springs. News of his wife, the Harrisons and a Mrs. Persico [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $25.00 for repairs to the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.62.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.33.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $4.04.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $1.94.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summary of the weather, September 1-22, with readings taken three times a day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $.94.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $4.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Elizabeth will remember what Elizabeth J. Galt taught her, and give little trouble to Mrs. Saunders who is going to teach her. Alexander bought bubble pipes for when Lizzie and Tommie return. News of the animals, especially the cats. Mentions Marion Moore, Cynthia and Lucy Tucker, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, and Eliza, Walker, and Willie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Brother and myself... are hopeless Invalids, so far as recovery is concerned.\" [Note: These two letters are on the same black-bordered sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to Wm. \"Gault\". News of various [University?] friends, including Rudder, Laz, Dabney, \"the old justice,\" and John Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has four young ladies in his French class and hopes will soon have more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His brother Alexander's health is constantly improving. He is not losing time in school for he says mathematics and Greek and Latin to William. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his medical practice, and especially the prevalent fever. Understands he is going to assist Mr. Pryor, in Williamsburg. If so, reminds him to be sure and meet Mr. Millington, an old and valued friend. His brother Leroy plans a trip to Paris, and he may go there in a year. Mentions his sister, Mrs. Ashburn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.38.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $26.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Plans to visit Williamsburg with Patrick Galt maybe next month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for 11 bushels of oats received from Mr. Savages' servant. Wants to pay the account. On reverse: Reciept of Wm. Durfey for Mr. Savage for $9.60 received from Mrs. Galt. Oct. 4 [?], 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.44.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, October 19-25, totalling $90.60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jim is doing very well in school. Is Dr. Cole to be married? Is pleased that Zander is doing well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Uncle Patrick [Galt] must go to New York to have something done to his teeth. News of various social calls they have received and made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sold his fox for $1.09. They had to get rid of it for it was killing chickens.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jim wrote his letter without notice, in 20 minutes. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents It is no wonder he likes his French class, with Gippy [Gabriella Galt], Sally Maria [Galt] and Miss Rosa in it. News of the weddings of several friends, the Fair, and various relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes his present life will improve his health. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In regard to a debt with Dr. A.D. Galt's estate, in which suit has been instituted. Requests a longer time in which to pay. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, August 20- November 9, totalling $2.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $6.06.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, November 12-21, totalling $8.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.69.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $.90 for 1 1/2 bushels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if William can give him any information on a position for a classical and mathematic teacher in southern Virginia. Wants the information for a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.36.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $5.62.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The girls are going to Williamsburg with various things for William and Alexander, but neither their father nor their Uncle Patrick can go with them. The enclosed letter to Gabriella [Galt] requests that [her brother] William meet the girls at the Grove.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, October 26-December 16, totalling $2.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.97.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invites Galt and Dr. John Williamson to dinner that day at 3:30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of her son Alexander. [Note: Alexander Galt, who was born May 20, 1814, died December 4, 1842. His health seems to have been poor for many years.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $6.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The order instructs Dr. John M. Galt, administrator of A. D. Galt, to pay Richard Bassett $33.01, the balance due him. With receipt signed by Bassett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letters of recommendation should be sent soon. Badly stained.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, August 13, 1841-1842, totalling $4.87 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends Lizzie and Tommy some candy, cakes, and apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of $20.00 for hire of Arenor for the last year. Receipt on reverse signed by John G. Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $12.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses favorable comments on William and from Revd. Mr. Beall and Mr. Hodges, and the effects on his future of any early marriage. [Note: William R. Galt married Mary William Ware in July 1843]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Mrs. Galt's fever has disapperared and mind \"has become more composed.\" News of the family. Encloses Mrs. Galt's portion of the rent, excluding the $6 due the Albion. [Black-bordered paper]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises him to postpone marriage until he can support a wife, even if has \"committed [himself] too far to retract.\" Thinks of bringing Alexander back from Williamsburg, when the girls return. Mentions Dr. Cole and \"Cousin John.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The content is theology, Dante's Inferno, and Spenser's Fairy Queen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Both the lady and Mr. Pryor has consented so nothing lacks but the \"wherewith\" If can come to a good arrangement with Mr. Pryor they will stay for he learns more there than in Norfolk, except in French. Instructions to Aunt Sally Leecock on the kind of shirt he likes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes the \"accompanying Fates, wishes and may by the might of your magic, be transmuted into the more tangible and useful form of silver-- or even copper.\" Her health will not let her give more help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a ring his sisters bought. Wants William to clarify the arrangements with Mr. Pryor if William marries Miss Ware.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces Dr. John M. Galt, who is touring the Northern and Eastern states. Although ESH \"as yet labours under many disadvantages,\" Galt has done an excellent job. Barziza visited Bell in 1838.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses letters of introduction to Drs. Woodward [?] and Bell, both of whom he knows. Questions treatment of two patients and responsibilities while Galt is away.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"If you go the Northern Asylums be sure to deliver the Steward's [Barziza?] letters; for I'll venture to say that no other Institution has a steward who could write such letters, let his other qualifications be what they may.\" Requests that he brings a few books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mother is busy reading the newspapers, while Elizabeth sends out the [ESH Annual?] reports. Mr. Millington said that when he lived in London he had three tame eagles in his backyard. Understands George Nottingham changed his name and will receive much property from son-less Judge Upsher. Mentions the Misses Christian, Hon. Henry A. Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Judge T[ucker?], and Mr. Dew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions B's [Barziza's?] letters, and wonders what W. Lambert said about the Claim. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his visit to relatives in Richmond, and of the trip to Philadelphia, including looks at Mount Vernon and the White House. Publishing will cost from $500-600. Mentions Robert Tyler, the Tyler daughters, Miss Barron, Henry Selden, Dorsey, Mr. Sully, Mary Cartle [?], and Mrs. Nott [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents According to Mr. Millington, Mr. Minnegerode is publishing a Greek book, \"the last book in all human probability, that he will ever write poor man.\" News of a spat between their neighbor, Mrs. M., and her boarder Mrs. L. Mentions Cousin Lucy Saunders, Roberts Saunders, Mrs. Hallam, the Hodges, Mr. Savage, Ben Millar, Dr. Cole, and Mrs. Adison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions Mrs. Sewel of Gloucester, Maria E., A. Southal, Henly Taylor, and Mrs. Galt, in her news of the family and friends. Postscript from Elizabeth mentions that the \"servants at the hospital\" think John is going to Philadelphia to be married. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account with the tailors totalling $41.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $363.54, received from Dr. John M. Galt for printing Galt's Medical Cases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the Asylum at Frankford, which he visited. Saw Mr. Stewart there, and met Mr. Worthington, Dr. Earle's replacement. Describes the Pennsylvania Hospit Provisions for the publishing of the books. Mentions the Misses Cooper, Mr. Rose, Dr. Bell, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs. Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of a revival in Suffolk, and his teaching at a school which is \"too much under the control of the popular will\". Mentions John T. Bidgood and Mr. Kuling, and asks to be remembered to the Doctor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family activities, including Elizabeth's work to send out the Reports. Enjoys making \"hail-stone lemon-ade.\" Describes the comet. Mentions Mr. Wise, Mrs. Tucker's brother, Mr. Barziza and Mr. Minnegerode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advice for John's health in the cold weather. Mentions who preached the day before. Postscript from Elizabeth on her progress with the Reports. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces Dr. John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 10-March 23, totalling $32.55.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent for the Richmond Whig for $5.00 received from Dr. J. M. Galt for his subscription from 1 January 1842 to 1 January 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent for the Richmond Compiler for $4.00 for A.D. Galt's subscription from 20 May 1841 to 20 May 1842.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was quite upset by Anne's news as \"he [?] was the last person that I would have suspected of doing such a thing.\" Will return to Norfolk with Alexander on Friday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $87.00 received from Dr. John M. Galt for printing Medical Practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He has been pricing \"sophas\" for Elizabeth. News of various relatives and their healths. Caroline's husband is a warder of St. James Church. The Strobias live near Dr. Empie's Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the buff paper she asked him to order from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His good impressions of the family he visited [family of his bride of that year Gabriella Woolfolk?]. Has had several requests for \"John's Books.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests him to keep the electrical machine until John returns. Returns the scientific journal he lent [her father or brother Alexander].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family, including John's trip to Philadelphia to publish a book on insanity, and a selection from their father's papers. John has visited New York, Hartford, Worcester, Charlestown, and Boston. A word sketch of Sally. Will move with John once the house purchased for him is finished. The new house \"is considered a desirable residence, having a good garden with fine fruit and c.,\" but they will miss their old one. Ill health has \"made me an exile from the social world for six years past.\" Comments on news of the Galts and Brownes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his invitation to visit them during the Convention, but only Sally might be able to go, though she is so very shy that she prefers to stay at home. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. The latter, with its mention of the invitation to visit during the Convention is almost certainly to John H. Strobia of Richmond.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $5.88.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent croton oil in the usual form, but can furnish it in bulk. Has no peppermint like the sample sent, but can get them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his schoolwork. Sends messages to Lizzy, Tom, and Sally. AL [Note: On back is unsigned note to Alexander telling him to be sure and visit at the Grove, and including a message for \"cousin Lizzie.\" It mentions \"Sister Mary,\" so may be from one of William Trebell Galt's children.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Their mother is plaiting a stripted muslin apron for Lelia Saunders. Discusses in general terms, a recent case at the Hospital. Everyone is pleased she went to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Misses Sally, but is glad she can hear so much good preaching. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, October 18, 1842- May 25, 1843, with note, dated Richmond, May 27, 1843, notifying Galt that most of the items ordered have been sent. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account dated January 16-May 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary is sick so they cannot return home. Therefore, Galt is to dismiss the female part of the school, except the French class. Is anxious to hear how is America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Samuel and LaFayette Robinson, Major Skyren, Charles Parmer, Robert Crouch, and various other beaux. Describes some of their social activities. LaFayette Robinson thinks Gabriella's brother is very rich, eccentric, and agreeable. They expect Gabriel Williamson and his bride shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Pleased that America is improving, and that he may get the Academy in Norfolk. Mary is better, but they will not yet return home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The \"sopha\" is on its way. News of the family, with comment that most are \"pretty much as when Sally left.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their visit [to Richmond?]. Finds she preferred the country to town. Should begin making preparations for his marriage. Suggests he get some new shirts and drawers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents There is strong feeling that under its present organization the Academy will fail. \"Little Dick Capron\" said there are only 60 scholars and half of those plan to leave. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the Academy and Cooke's tri. Mentions John Tazewell, Mr. Mayo, Mr. Hopkins, and Mr. P.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of changes in the administration of the Academy. Feels Pryor would make a good Superintendent of the high school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will not take a position at the Academy unless Mr. Pryor is chosen president. Discusses Mr. Pryor's qualifications for the position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the Academy and Cooke's tri. Alexander, Jr. is to come home and bring Gabriella and Sally Betty [Galt] with him. Encloses names of some fo the Trustees for the Academy. Mentions Ben. Pollard, and Scott.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is sending some books and Campbell's magazine. Has taken out a subscription to the \"Anglo-American\" for Elizabeth. [Note: There is an initial at the bottom of this letter, but it is quite unclear. Since the two following letters from Old Point Comfort are from Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson, Gabriel's new wife, might these be from her?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They will soon be in Williamsburg. She is very anxious to become better acquainted with her new children, and take them with her to visit her kin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes activities there. Mentions Mr. Moody.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the Academy and his conversations with John Tazewell, and Charles Shield on the subject. Reports the severe illness of Dr. Baylor, with something similar to what struck Drs. Jeffery and Stark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The articles ordered for the Hospital have been sent. Could not get good quality Morphine there but will get some soon and send it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the children, and their trip. Mentions Mrs. Gordon, Grandma Winston, Cousin Fanny, Jessie Gordon, and Fanny Burnley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, July 15-17, totalling $7.30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $14.79.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.44.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arranges to provide Galt with copies of the annual reports of European asylums, and to distribute copies of ESH's report. Plans to publish an article by Dr. Jacobi of Siegburg, Germany. Is a merchant but realizes the need for spreading information on the treatment of the insane among various hospitals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lizzy and Tom Williamson are well, but she has been quite sick. [Note: The writer seems to be a nanny to the Williamson children.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks William for his note, but cannot get leave. Welcomes \"our new niece\" [William's wife?] to the family circle. [Note: William R. Galt married Mary Williams Ware about this time.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Were disappointed that Lizzie and Tommy Williamson were not there. Lizzy [Williamson]'s nanny was quite sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants to go to sea and desires the recipient to notify him of any open positions as Captain's or Purser's Clerk. Asks to be remembered to \"Cosin Mary.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks William to send an order on Christopher Pryor for the amount William owes Mrs. Dixon, which John will use to settle the account with Sheldon and Maupin. Mentions Mrs. Christian, and the reported elopement of Miss B. W. X.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests the return of the title form for \"Practical Medicine\" so they can finish printing the work. Have received some of the London books and expect the others shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Galt to settle the enclosed account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account with J.S. Moody of the Hygiea [?] Hotel, Old Point, for me, for himself, a lady and \"2 Miss Galts,\" totalling $21.25. [Endorsed--\"myself and sisters.\"]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a book on travels in the East, and comments on the vast increase on world travel. All the Alexander Galts were there, and William and his wife, and Ann and Alexina are still there. Hopes John will bring Sally down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recounts his settling of Galt's financial affairs. Almost regrets not joining William in setting up a private school in Norfolk, which in the end would have led to their running the Academy. Plans to leave Williamsburg as soon as he gets another job. Fears he will have trouble filling William's position in his school, for Mr. Minnegerode applied, but they could not come to terms. Has decided \"not to keep house after Octr but to fill rooms if possible with Boys only and get some one in in Town\" to feed them. Mentions Burruss, Samuel Pryor, and Marin [?] who is dying.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Since the recipient left, Pryor has not been able to get a position in Virginia, so is considering moving South or West. Wants information on passage to Mobile. His Uncle is going to the Eastern Shore shortly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends receipt for $200 received from John M. Galt in part payment of debt due David Lambert's estate. Has been kept busy by the court in which he presides.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Maria Lambert Strobia has been traveling to Staten Island and Baltimore. News of the family's health. The Choirs missed Sally. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the fruit. Encloses some poetry he has translated. Mrs. Minnigerode's health forces them to leave Williamsburg for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 22-August 28, for various advertisements pertaining to a classical and mathematical school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, July 22- August 28, for various advertisements pertaining to a classical and mathematical school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Newspapers received August 2-30, 1843, includes Richmond Whig, Enquirer, and Compiler, Norfolk Beacon, Philadelphia Courier and Saturday Courier, New York Anglo-American, Alexandria Churchman, Southern Literary Messenger, New Haven Herald, and various printed proof sheets, and short periodic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, August 21-31, totalling $14.92.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $5.38.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the Williamson children. News of various friends and relatives including Aunt Sally, Page, Lelia, Sue, Bob, Peggy Blair, and Dr. Empie. Mentions Mr. Minor the African Missionary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $.37.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents At the request of John W. Butler, a carpenter from Portsmouth, is writing to ask if the Hospital will be extended. If so, Mr. Butler could do a very good job. The writer plans to move to the South, but hopes to first visit Williamsburg and see his many old friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went with Gabriel to Washington where he applied for the command of the Navy Yard, the position formerly held by Mr. C. Kennedy. News of the children. Mentions Mrs. Saunders, Roberta Lelia, and Mariana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $.38.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the trip of the Strobias and her sister to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Describes the \"colossal statue of General Washington\"in which he is \"almost naked to the waist, with sand on his immortal feet\" which Strobia thinks should \"find a place at the bottom of the deepest part of the Potomac River.\" News of the family. Mentions Bishop Mooore, and his son the Reverend David Moore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Your information as to a new house in Wmsburg was really astounding; but judging from the general habits of mechanics [?] in small Southern towns, I entertain but slender hope of seeing it complete when I come up this winter...\" Has often wished to be with John this summer in \"the solitude of the old college in its ancient [?] Library. There must be many things there rare and interesting of a byegone state of literature...\" Wishes the new house \"had been in the gap opposite Mr. Coleman's. What a sad gap it is for the old city\". Mentions Mrs. Scott and her children who are arriving from Havre.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Saunders says what a good job John is doing at ESH. News of the family. Understands Mrs. Dixon could not succeed in Williamsburg and is going to live with Wardross [?]. Mentions the Saunders, Lucy Claiborne, and Cousins John and Mary [Williamson?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, August 25-October 10, totalling $5.38.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has received a copy of the book of Dr. A.D. Galt's cases, and only wishes that he had been more careful when he said certain things that are now in print.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $4.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, October 6-18, totalling $13.00 for an amethyst pin and a 30 hour clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends, with his compliments, a bottle of her favorite \"perfumery 'the Hedyosm'\" which the importer assured him was the genuine article.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of J. Mallory for E. Cunningham Co., for $10.00 received from Doctor A.D. Galt for a subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Carolina Gazette\" from October 1, 1842 to October 1, 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has seen Mr. Edloe, asks her to send the books by Uncle Alex. up to the office.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. General Bertrand and President Tyler met in Richmond. Financial affairs regarding the old Tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Are sending the 20 copies of \"Practical Medicine\" they have received from the binders. Their price for the book is $2.50, and 15 % commission allowed does not repay a man for the trouble of selling it. They will send him books directly minus the commission price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Copy of a fragment of a letter from Mary Browne in Louisville, in which she comments on how quickly the copies of Galt's book sold there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understand that the land in Ohio that Molly [Mary Ware Galt?] is interested in has been recovered and Mr. Ware is going to visit Ohio to dispose of it. Advises recipient to \"attend particularly to your own interest [and] take no step in this matter without the most mature deliberation.\" Wonders if there is any situation for Samuel Pryor in Norfolk. Has 40 pupils and Southall [?] has 12 boarders, but still plans to leave in the spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by Edward L. Young for Stephen Wright, for $12, received from William Galt for one quarter's room rent on Wolf Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Are sending the cut herrings on the steamer to the \"Grove.\" Interviewed both the servant and Mr. C.C. Williams and thinks he will do very well. Describes the servant. Mr. Williams wants Galt's decision as quickly as possible as the \"hiring out' season is close. On next sheet is account for cut herrings with drayage, costing $5.38.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was a Resident Student of medicine in Williamsburg 24 years ago [c. 1819], and Dr. A.D. Galt loaned him books, and took him on his rounds of the hospital. Could not get a copy of Galt's book in Norfolk and asks Galt to send him one by Col. McCandlish, Capt. Armstead, \"or any other Lawyer attending our Bar...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, February 9-December 20, for goods, wharfage, and storage, totalling $.125.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, September 12-December 22, totalling $14.56.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. G. A. Wood has not received anything from Mr. Barnard for Galt, and they cannot learn about the French books he inquired about. Galt should not be too hopeful about the sale of \"Practical Medicine,\" for, while \"very handsome and pointed expressions of praise\" have been in most of the journ, their agents have not reordered from the few copies sent them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, October 2-December 27, totalling $4.43.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Millington sends Mrs. [Mary D?] Galt the only pair of glasses he has left. If they do not suit the broken pair will have to be sent to Richmond so a new pair of lens can be ground, for no one in Williamsburg can do the job. AL\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that she sends various items of furniture. Is going to Caroline to get Gay and Virginia. Thinks of sending Lizzy to Mr. Smith's, where Littleton Waller's children go.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if Billy could occupy \"your kitchen, near us,\" as he has not been able to find a place and his family is \"about to be taken from him\". Vest promises his \"personal superintendance in keeping everything in order...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of John M. Galt as Administrator of Alexander D. Galt, totalling $8.97.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for 13 bushels of oats costing $4.55.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for $1.05. Signed by Wm. Howard, Sheriff.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The notebook has Elizabeth J. Galt's name on the cover. Contains lists of household items [on hand?], amounts of material needed for servants' clothes, a list of pamplets [received in 1843?] and loose sheets of tradesmen's accounts, and household lists.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her visit in Richmond, with pen sketches of various relatives. Finds Cousin Eliza [Lambert] \"very literary and more intelligent by far than any lady in Williamsburg.\" Everybody seems to think it will be hard to get a President for the College \"and are astonished when I say that Dr. H. offered for it.\" The latest fashion in men's shirts. Mentions Tom Mackenzie, Mrs. Elinot Richardson, Mr. Evans, Gus Claibourne, Miss Lucy, Matilda McCandlish, Midgely and Rupert Duval, Molly Minge Christian, Alfred Williams, Rebecca Byrd, and the Misses Coke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from Mr. Galt for renting a schoolroom in the Old Academy from October 1, 1843 to January 1, 1844, and due to Fred. Hemicke [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, October 21, 1843-January 1, 1844, totalling $68.79.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 3-4, totalling $2.52.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $14.48.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 11-12, totalling $6.74.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. \"Barzisse\" came to borrow a key, but there has been no other noise or trouble from the Hospital. Antics of Lizzy and Tom. Mentions Sandy Commer's family, and Mrs. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The social views of \"Miss Shad.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understands the Norfolk Bank will be withdrawn. Mentions John and Gabriel Williamson, and Mrs. Richardson. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is sending the goods on the account on the same sheet of paper, and has credited the account with the candles he has returned. On next page, are miscellaneous financial notes, and drafts of letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fears his main business will not succeed. Mentions Mr. Saunders, Dr. Taliaferro, major Christian, Uncle Enders, and Dr. Empie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 12-20, totalling $1.40.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Their Aunt [Sarah Trebell Galt Browne} died the 17th. News of the family, especially Virginia Browne and her husband, Dr. George Wood Bayless. Mary Browne thinks her father will now move to Jackson, Mississippi, as he has never been very happy in Louisville, and there are too many lawyers there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $4.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $10.22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, February 3-5, totalling $9.69. On back, further account totalling $12.74.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $4.05.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $7.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $6.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account dated August 9, 1842-February 23, 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $21.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $34.00 and a note that another book will be sent as soon as a copy is located.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $44.00 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by John S. Gauldin [?], Agent, for $4.00 received for A.D. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Compiler from May 20, 1842 to May 20, 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $1.50 and note of March by W. Deneufville, wondering if a bill of $1.00 was part of the account recently paid, with a pencilled note by [Elizabeth J. Galt?], that it was not.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.45.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for repairs costing $.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account for one quarter's rent of the school-room, costing $15.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $20.00 for one set of ivory handled knives and forks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 2-April 12, totalling $2.62.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his teaching, with a complaint that he lacks a textbook, and wishes students were better prepared. Hopes William still adheres to the \"democratic faith.\" News of the political activities in the area. Mentions Mr. Talbot, Mr. W. Rogers, and Mr. Minnigerode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 29-April 19, totalling $10.87.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the flowers and asks to be remembered to Lucy Page and Mary Whiting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account dated April 26-May 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, March 14-May 8, totalling $47.95.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dickie Galt to Dr. John M. Galt. Introduces Mr. Livy [?] Swain, who \"so neatly and faithfully altered our church a few years ago\" and is bidding for the work advertised for the Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, May 13-31, totalling $11.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fine for not mustering in April and May [May crossed out], $.75 a month, total of $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Dr. Galt to cash their check at the store as later in day they expect a transaction which will take all their cash.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 4-June 4, totalling $19.03.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, May 7-June 6, totalling $49.79.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, May 2- June 10, totalling $32.05.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, June 1-13, totalling $12.08.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"President [of the College of William and Mary] Dew will be pleased to see Dr. John Galt in Elm Garden\" at 8, July 1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by F.M. Burroughs for John B. Dey, for $16.00 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.50 received from William R. Galt for making a bookcase and a desk. [Note: On the same sheet is a receipt of John Whitehurst for $15.00 received from William R. Galt on July 1, 1844, for the quarter's rent on the room in old academy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for the $1.50 paid by William R. Galt as the Corporation head tax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account including cost of passing a case of books for the Insane Asylum through the Customs House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $4.94.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $23.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his \"precious pet\" Virginia Scott who entered the nunnery at Georgetown. Met the brother of Elizabeth Galt of Louisville. Had planned to visit Louisville in the Fall with Alexander, but now anticipates it less because was quite attached to Norborne. Has been visited by Alexander, William and his wife, Alex, Jr., James, \"poor Gab's Alexander [Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt?], and \"Sally's second daughter [one of the Capron girls?], Anne, Alexina, and their father will soon go to the Springs. Recommends Canning's \"Think I to myself,\" \"D'Israeli's Coningsby,\" and Murray's \"Prairel [?] Bird\" for her reading. News of a duel between Hugh Pleasants and John Tyler Jr. The new \"Presidentess\" who he describes, will arrive in two days. [Note: Patrick may have met the brother of Elizabeth Thompson Gray Galt, the widow of Dr. Norborne A. Galt who died in 1844. President John Tyler, whose first wife died in 1842, shocked many people when he married Julia Gardiner, a woman 30 years his junior, in 1844.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Tom and Lizzie Williamson's clothes brought from Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts dated June 19- July 9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses Mr. Colgate's letter [see June 25, 1844] regarding the books sent from Paris by Dr. Selden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Missed school the last two days because of an injury to his foot. Since he will not be able to attend for at least another week, and then the session will be nearly over, his uncle is going to take him to the Eastern Shore for about a month. Will attend the next session.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, May 13- August 2, totalling $3.38.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $14.87 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents P. Carr, Recording Secretary of the Society of the Alumni of the University of Virginia, informs recipient of his election to the Society, and summarizes the purpose of the Society. The new member must write a formal acceptance and send a $5.00 initiation fee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, June 3-August 7, totalling $5.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, June 28-August 8, totalling $33.53.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 20, 1843-August 10, 1844, for various clothes costing $24.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for $110.00 for a \"fine Gold Lever watch Made by Wm Robinson, Liverpool\" and guaranteed to run well for a year if well used.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, of Dr. John Galt with Isaac Smith\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $2.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Planned to deliver the enclosed letter personally, but has been too busy since arriving home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, July 1-August 21, totalling $11.49.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account $5.00 for advertising school notice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes activities at the Springs. Mentions Dr. and Mrs. Barraud, Col. M. Cooke and his sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Tabb, James Vickery [?], Chr. Shields, Mr. Price Wetherill of Philadelphia, Aunt Nancy, Dr. and Mrs. Baylor, and Mr. Loyall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for $24.95 for taxes on 4 slaves, 2 horses, 1 carriage, 1 gold watch, 1 clock, silver tythes, and miscellaneous other items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $8.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of $10.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his school, activities of his brothers, and political action in the area. Tyler's withdrawal as a candidate \"has had some good effect-- They all are going ahead in one cause...\" Mentions H. Robertson, Mr. Hall, William Butler, Tom Camp, the Thorntons, and Dr. and Mrs. Baylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, August 19-31, totalling $15.62.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by J. Parry for E.L. Carey and A. Hart of Philadelphia, for $12.00 received from Dr. John Galt for a two year subscription to Silliman's Journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, September 6-16, totalling $46.72.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, September 17-20, for the tailor totalling $11.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for the quarter's rent of a schoolroom in the old Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account with drapers and tailors of Norfolk, totalling $9.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"My dependence is chiefly upon Mr. Southall, who has not yet gotten home. He is expected to night or in the morning. If I fail with him I will try every one else by the time I mentioned 8 o'clock Monday morning and think I shall succeed.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents While John is away, Mrs. Galt \"solaces herself\" with the London punch and the London News. Many people are expected to stay with the Saunders during the Whig conventions as \"York is rather too small to accommodate many persons.\" Rumors that Mrs. Tyler was disappointed with the Charles City farm. \"The mysterious disappearance of Mr. Luther Calvin Dew has not been accounted for unless perhaps he came today.\" Mentions Anny, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Steward, Capt. Armisted, and Mrs. Lowe, a patient at the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions C. Maupin, and Mr. Clarke, whose light she sees every night. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, September 3-October 17, totalling $2.68 3/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents General Leslie Combs stayed with Mr. Bright. The Whigs were quite disappointed with the meeting. \"The 19th quite a crowd of strangers under the Convoy of Mr. S. and Judge C. went to the asylum.\" \"Mr. Barziza has turned a Whig!!!!!\" Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Vest, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Tom, Cousin M., Cousin John, M[ary?] Capron, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Hetty Ben, Mr. Standart, Edmund Murdagh, and Mrs. Bowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Nobody here knows where Miss B is.\" [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if Galt has received the package of English reports he sent via Brown and Taylor of Richmond, which were to be forwarded to Dr. Stribling. If received, should be sent to Mr. Geo. A. Wood of Philadelphia. Sends more reports as a gift to be kept at ESH. [Note: On the back is a draft note from John M. Galt to [Barnard?] concerning both of the packages mentioned in this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $18.00. Torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for the beautiful edition of Willis. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, November 1-12, totalling $1.88.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $4.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated December 18, 1841-December 4, 1844.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated August 13-December 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of one \"cribb\" costing $10.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends the discharge of Thomas J. Hancock, as cured, and of Charles Taylor, a colored patient with a condition in which \"it is rendered doubtful whether the individual is a fit subject for an asylum...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $16.36.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent of a school room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He and Alexander Galt did not visit the relatives in Louisville, as the election of Mr. Clay might make people think Alexander had an \"improper motive\" and the writer was ordered to Washington. Quotes the letter of General Scott to his daugher Virginia giving his agreement for her to take the final vows as a nun. Received orders the day before to go to Charleston, S.C. Torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, August 30-December 28, totalling $63.69.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $11.62 1/2 for goods bought at an auction.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account through John M. Galt, administrator, with John Coke, Sgrt of Williamsburg, for $.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account of $1.25 in taxes on one clock and his $75 of income.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $4.64.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, September 16, 1844-January 1, 1845, totalling $146.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, September 23, 1843- December 31, 1844, with accompanying note that they have a package waiting for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $6.01.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in three months, for one \"Qu\" [quarter's?] house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in six months for one [quarter's?] house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in nine months, for one [quarter's?] house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in twelve months for one quarter's [?] house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 10, 1844-January 1, 1845, totalling $12.51.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $8.31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $15.19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $11.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A receipt for $10.00 received from William Galt as final payment on gold spectacles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.51.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $1.54 for calico.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $13.13 for candles and gloves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will send the newest issue of the American Medical Journal as soon as he gets it. Has sent for more yellow paper and will send the recipient some. Torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 7-14, of Dr. John M. Galt with W.W. Vest and Co. Torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 4-14, totalling $14.13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about treatment for a young Negro man, and describes his illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests him to take the names of anyone in his area who wants to subscribe for her volume of poetry, to be called \"The Broken Bracelet and other Poems\", and published by Appletons as soon as there are 500 subscribers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bought the \"Girandoles\" that she requested, and will send them in next Friday's boat. The weather has been unusually warm. [Note: On rest of sheet is draft of letter from [Elizabeth? to Strobia]. Understands \"Mr. Millington... [has] packed up his chemical apparatus to leave the College [and] Mr. Minnigerode has just been to Philadelphia in search of a place and Mr. Holmes has sent in his resignation... It is really sad but that just as they have bought a house (where Judge Browne used to live) and taken the trouble to move he should have to resign from the [College] no man in his senses can be expected to hold a professorship in this college til it is rid of the nuisance.\" Dr. Mercer resigned as Rector and says \"the College, the church, the whole town, and every body and every thing in it has gone to ruin except the Lunatic Asylum, which really does rise and shine amid the chaos of infamy and stupidity.\" Her brother is drawing plans for two new wings. The Legislature voted $60,000 with only one dissenting vote. Mentions \"the lots of beaux and the scarcity of belles here.\" Mentions Peggy Blair, and Marianna. While this draft is on a letter written in 1845, it seems likely that it dates from 1848, the year in which the Professors all resigned and the College suspended all classes except in Law.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 16-21, totalling $6.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by John W. Tab, agent for Thomas Ritchie and Sons, for $5.00 received for Mr. A. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1844 to January 8, 1845.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by John W. Tab, agent, for $5.00 received for John M. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Whig from January 1, 1844 to January 1, 1845.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, September 20, 1844-January 30, 1845, totalling $1.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The content urges subscriptions for a new work of \"ethenography\", with a letter to the editor asking him to put the article in his medical journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, December 13, 1844- January, 1845, totalling $4.75 for shoes and their repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of John M. Galt as the administrator of the estate of Alexander D. Galt, totalling $1.90.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $6.00 received from William Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $25.00 received from William Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by O.H. Steny [?], for J.G. James, agent for Wm. E. Cunningham and Co., for $5.00 received for Dr. A.D. Galt's subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Carolina Gazette\" from February 6, 1845 to October 1, 1845.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the wax baby [doll] given her by Uncle James Henderson. Mentions Lelia Saunders and Johnny. [Note: Johnny was Lizzy's half-brother, the child of Gabriel Galt Williamson and his second wife Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. John Alexander Galt was born in October 1844. ]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. [Note: The right half of this page is missing, so that it is almost impossible to make sense of this letter. It is on the same sheet as that from Lizzy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He will be pleased to \"see Miss Sally Galt to dinner, at Mr. Sheldons\" at 4 o'clock the next evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, December 30, 1844-February 12, 1845, totalling $12.28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 4- February 22, totalling $8.69.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that he take the necessary action so the cattle will not get on her wheat \"through the Hospital inclusures.\" They have destroyed several acres of wheat, and her requests to Mr. Barziza and Mr. Clows are unheeded. The fence is entirely down. She often sees cows in his garden \"and the hands looking on with perfect indifference.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Galt to tell Mr. Barziza that if \"he wishes me to present this [Revolutionary] claim he must send me a correct copy...\" Expects to return to the U.S. soon, after visiting London, and perhaps Dublin and in Paris. News of French politics, especially M. Guizot's predicament. Mentions Walker, Cobb, Perkins, and William Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.94.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, December 16, 1844-March 13, 1845, for furniture costing $200.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests William's aid in trying to find a position for Robert Ware, who first could not leave home because of financial distress, and now, after being taken in Frank Armistead's store, had to be let go because of Armistead's problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents After leaving Galt in Philadelphia, met Rev. J. O. Choules in New York, who offered to submit Galt's manuscript to Harper and Brothers. Encloses their letter to Charles in which they say they would be gald to publish Galt's \"Treatment of Insanity\" and allow Galt ten percent of the trade list price after 1500 copies were sold. Charles advises that they accept the offer. Discussed the subject with Drs. Bell and Woodward, and summarizes their advice. Advises against sending the work abroad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for one quarter's rent of the schoolroom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Dwight to notify Harper and Brothers that he accepts their terms, and to send them the manuscript. Wants 20 copies for his own distribution. Decided to delete the proceedings of the Conventions of Superintendents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, November 4, 1844- April 3, 1845, with note that a small sum is still owed, and the apples were shipped February 28. On reverse [draft] note ordering candles, soda crackers, and apples.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from William Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $75.00 received from William Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 2-April 10, totalling $16.54.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of flowers blooming in town, including at the Greenhouse, and at Mrs. Clara Southall's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from Mrs. \"Gault.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, March 13-April 13, totalling $1.88.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $23.63 received from Mr. Barziza in payment of Dr. J. M. Galt's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $21.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.64 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $33.35 received from Dr. John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A printed letter describing the disorders at the University and the resulting actions of the Board of Visitors. [Note: There is a footnote from Gessner Harrison dated April 5 suggesting newspaper accounts of the disorders that Galt should read and compare for their misconstructions.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 2-May 3, totalling $2.81.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.00 for a brass clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would be better to include the special material in the first, rather than the second edition if Galt feels that it is particularly important and valuable. Will send proof sheets as soon as they begin working on it. Requests that he prepare and send the additional materials.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 2-May 10, totalling $64.31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Compares his unhappy life with William's happy one. Requests Galt to describe the character and disposition of Mary Tazewell, the daughter of Governor Tazewell. Mentions Land, Battle Yagle [?], Hunter, and Weekes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends some flowers from Eliza's flower garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, May 7-26, totalling $1.81.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents As a result of Miss Guthrie's marriage the previous evening, Mr. Guthrie needs his house back and she has no place to go. Wants Galt to use his influence with his mother in getting the writer a room in \"hire house that is vacant down town.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $10.00. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for $11.00 for making Refrigeration and \"furnishing cock and Blocks of a do.\" Note requesting that Galt pay the account to W. Weise [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William Galt promises to pay $180.40 to L. Salusbury and Brother in ninety days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with the seamstress totalling $5.38. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.00 for repairing and cleaning two watches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, January 29-June 26, totalling $37.03.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, February 28-June 27, totalling $14.16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent for the schoolroom in the Old Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $.79 1/2 for milk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by C.G. Lookim, agent, for $15.50 received from Dr. Galt for his subscription to Hancorts Operative Surgery and Ellitron and Stewerteir Practice of Medicine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.88, the revenue tax on the lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.88, the revenue tax on the lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, March 22-July 10, totalling $11.25 with note on the account signed by E.D. Love [?]. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, December 20, 1844- July 11, 1845, with the tailor totalling $16.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $2.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, March 22- July 20, totalling $7.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $25.00 received from William Galt. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A set of dinner china such as the sample sent costs $25.00 in New York. He will get it if wanted. Has bleached sheeting on hand at a good price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account, June 10-August 30, totalling $5.98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A few pages of proof have been sent and more will come on soon. They hope to have the book ready for the coming sessions of the Medical Schools.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William R. Galt's promise to pay S. Salusbury and Brother $105.40 in ninety days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $.50 for repairing a cot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $7.50 with a price list of recent importations and a note that other books have been sent recently, signed by Henry Kernot for Wiley and Putnam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was very pleased that the \"drawing gave satisfaction with the exception of the slight alerations... which I have since corrected...\" Will color 150 copies for $10.00. His father said it would cost $20.00 to draw the Hospital, and he will abide by that figure. Is pinched financially. \"I should have liked to have heard about the College but I suppose my Father being unwell he was unable to attend to it.\" Regrets the death of James Lee. [Note: The writer is a son of John Millington, a professor at William and Mary.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, April 20- September 30, totalling $12.76 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for one quarter's rent of the school room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A brief history of the Eastern State Hospital, including the information that at present there are 70 males and 58 female patients. Describes the various buildings as to locations and dimensions, the tailoring, shoe maker's, and carpenter's shops and the cost for patients. Will contribute to Cooper's Journal. Asks him some questions about his hospital and generally the condition of the Negroes in Georgia. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions Cousin Barbara.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The exchange of reports is progressing satisfactorily. The English formula for observation will be adopted, with modifications, in Germany. Mentions Dr. Julius of Berlin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $5.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of various textiles, costing $8.83.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses various books he had ordered in care of William and Mary College. Will order the other books from London.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The taxes for the year will be more than the quarter's rent. St. Paul's Episcopal Church will be consecrated the 11th. Feels the building boom in Richmond is a mania that cannot last. Mentions Dr. Smith, formerly of Williamsburg, who treated Eliza Lambert while they were in the North. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is a draft letter of November from Elizabeth to Strobia. Judge Browne has moved to Missouri. Mentions Judge Tucker's mother-in-law Mrs. Smith. Another draft note asks if Mr. Gray has time to make Dr. Galt a broadcloth cloak immediately. If so, Mr. Vest will furnish the materi]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The position in his office that Miller applied for has already been filled. Mentions Mrs. Irving. [Note: On the back are various financial memorandum mentioning Mr. Deneufville, John H. Barlow, and Mr. Fentor and his son.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account totalling $17.75. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated July 31- November 31. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $15.99. Includes a note apologizing for not sending the bill sooner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks the recipient for the illustrated English papers he sent, and which came from Norfolk at the same time as various boxes ordered from a merchant. News of Judge Browne's move to Missouri, with thoughts on the restlessness of western travelers. Wonders about the outcome of the squabble over Oregon. Comments on the improvement to the Asylum, and Bishop Meade's sermon on the subject. Mentions death of Virginia Scott. Mentions Sally and Mary Browne. AL [draft?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests some book to read. Hopes \"Aunt Galt\" will come to see her mother and \"dear little George.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated October 3-December 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 5- December 20, totalling $9.98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 2- December 20, totalling $9.98.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, October 20- December 22, totalling $2.12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enjoyed reading the report and knows of nothing which should be added.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, November 1- December 25, with the tailor totalling $20.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, May 14-December 29, totalling $117.13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 4-December 29, totalling $272.67.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $10 received from W. [R?] Galt for one quarter's hire of Nelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's rent for the school room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for $2.25 for missing musters on April 19, May 15, and October 18. Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for $10.09 in taxes due for 2 slaves, 2 metallic clocks, and 1% interest on an income of $875.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends messages to all her relatives. The baby is fine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request clarification of a note regarding the book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $.82.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.53.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Are sending the \"Acts of the Legislature\" which he ordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of Grandpa's death. Discusses her schooling. Wants the picture of Uncle John [Williamson] painted for her. [Note: Thomas Williamson, the father of Gabriel Galt Williamson, died in 1846, at the age of 69.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, May 7, 1845- January 10, 1846, totalling $52.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, August 22, 1844- June 30, 1845, with attached note regarding the account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Goes to school, where her teacher, Miss Julia Deverix, teaches her Dictionary, Geography, Grammer, Arithmetick, History, Astronomy, and French. Her brother Tom goes to school with [Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson]'s brothers. Ellen Woolfolk and she put up their stockings for Christmas. Mentions Aunt Jenny and Madeline, Mr. Jourdan Woolfolk, and Mary Sharp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Galt's views on buildings for hospital for the insane, so that he can submit a report at the next meeting of the Association of Medical Superintendents, which is to meet in Washington. Is pleased to be on Galt's committee \"on Asylums for colored persons.\" Believes the last census made great errors in its figures on insanity among Negroes. They admit no Negroes to his institution. Mentions the practices of treating Negroes the same as whites at \"Woodwards institution.\" The Legislature ordered his reports translated and printed in German.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $30.00 received from Dr. John M. Galt on his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $1.25 for painting a baby house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is worried that Elizabeth did not receive his last letter which contained $20.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.50 for making a ring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.00 for a bird eye bonnet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.05.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, 1845- February 13, 1846, of $4.00 for various repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to have the recipient read the report of the committee of the General Assembly which investigated the affairs of the University. Suggests articles to read, and enclosed the report from the Jeffersonian Republican. Requests that the recipient write an editorial notice directing the public to the remarks of Mr. Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the gift, which is \"evidence of Marianna's taste and skill.\" On the reverse a wish for a bright future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.99 received from Dr. John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They are sending the herrings but have not been able to find good apples to send. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses cases of insanity he has seen among the Negroes and mulattoes, both slave and free. The only place for lunatics there is the Common Jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $5.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Jane.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is doing Galt's book for Harper and Brothers, and requests that the proofs be sent to him. Various matters regarding the book. [Note: According to the address Galt is to use, Smith is a \"Stereotyper.\"]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Called on the Secretary [of the Navy?] who said that he had recommended reducing the number of midshipmen, and that there were no vacancies. However, since the writer's application was very strong and signed by Representative Geddings and Senators Allen and Corwin, he might have a chance. The rumor is that the Secretary will leave office next month. Could not hear Mr. Calhoun's speech for the crowd was so large. Mentions Capt. Edelin, Commadore William U. Crane, Thomas Upshur, and Jim and Aleck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of her father and his ship. Wishes she could have seen the 30 big fish, \"whales, or something kin to them\" that Uncle John [Williamson] said were blown ashore at Yorktown. Mentions Mr. Brooks, Johnny Uncle Harry, and Miss Margaret Burcher. [Note: There is a note from [Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson?] added in which she discusses their plans for the winter, and how they hate to lose Miss Deveraux, who teaches Lizzie.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for his letter to Mr. Mason. Is glad the recipient's school is going so well. News of the government, including the debate on Oregon, the President's recommendation for an increase in the Army and Navy, and the expected resignation of the Secretary of the Navy. A Mr. Tucker from Virginia attacked Capt. Ramsay with a knife. Mentions Gen. Dix, Sam Hoosten, Sam. Cormick, and Tom Upshur.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from William R. Galt for rent of a house on Main Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for rent of the schoolroom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her, and the other ladies for their present of a gown. Is on the threshold of a ministerial career.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $3.00 received from W. R. Galt for this year's subscription to the Lady's Book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $4.37 for apples, with a note that they have never been so expensive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, February 28-April 9, totalling $2.38.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $12.82 received from W. R. Galt, settling his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses $19.18 3/4, her share of the last quarter's rent of the old tavern. Invites Mrs. Galt and/or Sally to come up for the Episcopal Convention in Petersburg. [Note: On the next two sides is a draft [?] of a letter from [Elizabeth J. Galt?] to Strobia in which she says Sally would like to go to the Convention. John goes to Washington in May for a Medical Convention. Dr. Williamson \"frequently spends an hour or two in playing drafts with the patients.\" Mentions Miss Lucy Ann Claiborne and Miss Lucy Ann.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Send the price of various articles that the Galts [purchased?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, April 2-May 3, totalling $15.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is going to a German wedding in the suburbs, where they expect to illuminate the house and trees. Plans to arrive in Williamsburg the 13th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received in payment for four pairs of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In Richmond went to the District Clerk's Office and found the original census records \"nailed up in a large box, which had never been opened for examination...\" Describes the meeting of the Medical Superintendents, and especially mentions Drs. Chandler, Woodward, Packer, and Kirklinde, as well as Miss Dix. Attended a religious service at the Capitol. Mentions Mr. Tyler, Virginia Williamson, Maj. Christian, and Mr. Southall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $13.75 received from Dr. \"Gault,\" for six days board at the National Hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $100.00 received from Dr. John Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 3- May 21, totalling $59.43.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understands Galt has just arrived from Richmond, and wonders if he has any news regarding General Taylor's army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels both Mrs. Galt and Elizabeth stay at home too much. Sends John's gold pen and pencil case which he left. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the names of Stephen Kent, Sam B. Mayor, and John F. McCearman who want copies of the Report of the Lunatic Asylum. Understands Dr. Stribbling sends a copy of the report from the Western Asylum to each delegate. Feels that the law John wants should be passed, as Stribbling's report shows that formerly patients ill for a period of time were not admitted by the Directors. Inquires if Mr. Dew and Miss Hay are yet married. Hopes his Negroes are behaving and that Galt will keep them another year \"for it would be a serious incovenience to me if they should, by bad conduct, lost their places.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"In this part of the world everything is war, war.\" News of her school. Mentions Mrs. Baylor, Mr. Prior, Ellen, Henry Vickery, Cousin Sally Capron, Annie, and Eliza Vest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, May 1-June 16, totalling $1.63.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $3.00 in taxes for one white male and one slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 10 June 24, of $15.91 for postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 1- June 29, totalling $146.67.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from W. R. Galt for one quarter's house rent. [Note: This is dated June 31, but June has only 30 days.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, April 29- July 1, totalling $11.75 for attending and medicine for Rose.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has sent all the proof sheets, but still lacks copy for title, preface, contents, and index. Reminds him that it is expensive to alter plates. [Note: On the same sheet is a draft of Galt's reply to this letter. Had not planned on an index but now thinks one should be done by \"some suitable person in New York, at my charge.\" If this cannot be done will prepare an index as quickly as possible, perhaps within 2 to 3 weeks.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The mills begin working very soon, and he will then get her the flour she wanted. The weather has been very hot, but the city remains healthy. Mentions Mr. Enders and Miss Claiborne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $1.25 for repairs on a cart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Harper and Brothers would prefer that Galt make the index, as that insures that it is the best one. Harper and Brothers desire that the work be finished as quickly as possible, as they hope to have book on sale by fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation of Judge Christian and Miss Martha Christian for Dr. John M. and Miss Sally Galt at 8 o'clock that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Last week was as cold as the one before was hot, so that for the first time in his life Storbia was forced to sleep under blankets in July. Mentions Mrs. Meade and Lucy A. Claiborne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, May 25- July 30, of $6.13 for ice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, March-July, totalling $18.50 for various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fragment of a letter to a business house, with a detailed description of a blank book on the reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $30.00 received from Wm. R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $9.25 received from W.R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the hot trip from Williamsburg to Richmond, and their stay at Elba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $10.87 1/2 for two days board and dinner for himself, a lady, a child, and a servant, plus a charge for lemonade and cigars.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents William R. Galt promised to pay $84.07 to J.I. Bloodgood Co. in ninety days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $4.55.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Things are very dull in Williamsburg, especially since most people have left. The [flour?] arrived after being detained some time at the Grove, by the many passengers, \"frequently insane patients and their attendants.\" Mentions Mrs. Richardson who is a patient at the Asylum, as well as Mrs. Meade, Susan Bright, Marianna Saunders, and Judge Mason. [Draft?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.00 for two clocks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will mail corrected proofs tomorrow. Hopes to receive the title and preface very soon, and wonders when he will receive the index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.00 for advertising the classical school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $6.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $3.00 for advertising the opening of the school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $3.88 for taxes on a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of various taxes totalling $29.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Hay's place is lovely. Describes the sudden death of Mr. Thomas Roderick Dew in Paris. The Christians and the Tuckers are at the Springs. [Note: Thomas Roderick Dew (1802-1846), professor at the College of William and Mary, died in Paris on his wedding trip, shortly after marrying Natilia Hay.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $15.90 with accompany note on how the goods were sent, and on their receipt of money for his account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note for $15.00 borrowed from Dr. J. M. Galt and payable on demand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $36.15 with an attached account of Dr. John M. Galt with the same firm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very anxious to know how soon the index will be ready, as Harpers wants to publish the work in early November.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $8.00 for a violin, a flute, 2 fifes, a backgammon box and a set of dominos.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.50 for making a coffin and burying \"old woman Sarah.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His reflections on the difficulties faced by the University and by himself. News of various students and professors, including Cornick, Rush, Dr. McGuffey, Mr. Tucker, Col. Woodley, and Mr. Rogers. Comments on Mr. Dew's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from William R. Galt for house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Taxes are so high that they took all the quarter's rent from the old tavern. Lucy A. Claiborne is at their home ill. Mr. Hoyt just died and the examinations of Myers and Burr took place yesterday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his College work, after attending Galt's school. Is reputed to have the finest room for a student in Williamsburg. Describes his travel companions from the boat to the town. Hopes Galt's father will send Alek [Alexander D. Galt, Jr., William's brother] to Italy. \"Willliamsburg is decidedly the dustyest place, save Washington, in dry weather, and the wettist in wet...\" Mentions McCalpin, Lewis, and Shield's son.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been requested to ask if Galt would consider becoming principal of a new male academy there. Describes the proposed organization of the school, and compares the conditions of education there and in Virginia. Describes their trip there, including a meeting with Robert Armistead, the son of Col. W. Armistead. Discusses the academy he runs. Mentions Judge Pierce, Churchil, Mary Jane, Edwd., Ann and Dr. Semple, Mr. Brock, Dr. Johns, Mr. Preston, and the Widow Cole.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, November 13, 1845-November 17, 1846, totalling $.88.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $5.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was greatly disappointed that Mary [Ware Galt] could not come and visit. Her brother has 60 pupils and 14 boarders. Mentions Charles McA., Christopher, Ned Shield, Turner, and Mrs. Capron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note from the Director asking that Mr. Dunlop be permitted to visit the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $8.00 received from W. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 3- November 27, totalling $10.88 for postage and ice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note for $50.00 due L. Salusbury and Bro. in ninety days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, November 7-December 11, totalling $12.95.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, August 20- December 14, totalling $3.76.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants to subscribe to The London Quarterly Review and the Foreign Quarterly Review for the next year for himself, and the Edinburg and Westminister Reviews for Dr. John G. Williamson. Gives his check for $8.05 at the bottom of the page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot spend the next day with her because of the speech, but she and Lelia will spend a day during the Christmas holidays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 1- December 23, totalling $278.71.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, October 28- December 24, totalling $8.20.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, May 29-December 24, totalling $121.38.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, December 2-28, with the Post Master totalling $.59 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from W. R. Galt for renting a house on \"Main Street opposite Exchange\", Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $15.87 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of various taxes on one slave, 2 clocks, and income, totalling $8.42.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Possibly by Elizabeth J. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $1.56.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Caroline [Lambert Harrison]'s family and home. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne, Ann MacMurdo, Rose Dixon, Mr. Dixon, and Mrs. Tally.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $9.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, April 21, 1846- January 28, 1847, totalling $2.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thinks often of their happy days together in the past.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his new position as apprentice on the Havre packet ship Havre, and his future possibilities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Can sell corn shucks [?] at 1/6 per barrel. On reverse are notes of goods received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summarizes Galt's bank statement, notifies him that he presently has $48.87, and tries to straighten out the credit on five shares of stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $77.03 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for Wm. and John B. Dey for $21.75 received from W. R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 30- February 23, totalling $8.90.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a statement of dividends due on five shares of stock in the Virginia Bank, amounting to $67.25 for the period January 1844 to January 1847.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Attempts to straighten out some confusion regarding transferring the credit of the dividends to the bank in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 30-March 12, totalling $8.10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 5- March 19, totalling $3.06 1/4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent of the schoolroom in the Old Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totaling $4.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his school. All his parlor and chamber furniture bought in Mobile, and all his books sent from Virginia were destroyed in the explosion of the steamer Tuscaloosa, but his beds and bedding had been sent before. Mentions Edwin Shield and Mr. Buck.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, March 1846- April 13, 1847, of payments for the hire of Rose. Signed by E.L. Hall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is sending the bonnet for Sally, but cannot come for a visit at this time. William Lambert's duties as Mayor of Richmond should have more compensations than $1800. Mentions Wardros MacMurdo, Mrs. Dixon, and Mary W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a check for $189, which, with previous payments of $600 covers the whole amount of Mrs. Mary D. Galt's share of her father's debt to Lambert's father. [Draft?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a check for the money collected from the old city tavern. His gout is lessening. [Note: On the blank sheets are drafts of letters to John H. Strobia and Eliza Lambert, giving the news that Lucy Claiborne sent her servant to have Uncle Alex come and extract two teeth, and that she is very busy writing speeches for the Queen of May. Requests advice on the cost of a gold watch-chain for John M. Galt. Inquires about most of the Lamberts.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $8.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes General Tom Thumb and his effect on Richmond. Mentions Dr. Smith, Mrs. Campbell, Mary Smith, and Dr. and Mrs. Chamberlayne. On next sheet is receipt of Wm. Lambert for $189 received from John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $1.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invites John and Sally up to see the Viennoise Dancers. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne, and the various members of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the death of Jane Randolph Scott (Mrs. Robert G. Scott) formerly of Williamsburg, and one of the Strobia's neighbors. The general assembly of the Presbyterian Curch has been meeting in Richmond, and the Baptists will meet there soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $17.16 for bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An invitation for Dr. Galt to attend their 4th of July dinner. Signed by the committee of J.E. Friend, A.S. Norwent, J.L. Scott, W.H. Mitchell, and G.B. Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 2-June 14, totalling $64.96.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $3.00 for taxes on one white male and one slave.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, February 24- June 24, totalling $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 1-June 25, totalling $4.06.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 2-June 28, totalling $207.90.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.50 for a pair of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $28.75 for one quarter's house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for a quarter's rent for the schoolroom in the Old Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt signed by C.F.M. Powell for $10.00 received from W.R. Galt for a subscription to the Weekly Union from December 11, 1846 to December 11, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends check for $18.75 for their share of the quarter's rent of the Old City Tavern. News of the death of John Copeland, and an explanation of his kinship to Mrs. Mary D. Galt. Caroline [Lambert] Harrison has another son, her fourth child. Mentions Miss Smith. [Note: On the next page is the draft of Elizabeth's reply to this letter in which she comments on the \"anarchy\" of the mail. They were promised 6 steamboat and 2 stage mails a week but get only one a week. Mentions Mary Ann [Harrison].]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $12.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 8-29, of $24.25 for feathers and a rocking chair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $1.88 for advertising the classical school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $1.50 for advertising the classical and mathematical school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $9.18 3/4 for 2 days board for himself, a lady, a child, and a servant, plus \"segars.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.17 for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $29.10 for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Their mother is very busy with her \"Newspaper Studies.\" Mentions Mrs. Cole, Chintham, Mr. Saunders, W. Greenhow [Saunders or Greenhow wants to visit the Asylum the next day], Dr. Thomas F. Green, and Dr. Hawks who \"offered for this place\" but reputedly accepted a position at the Louisiana University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Worries about Sally's health, her getting cold, and not getting enough rest. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The two Johns [John Galt and John Williamson] are in her room talking politics while Elizabeth prepares quinine pills for Sally.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asked John for news \"over the banisters (as he goes over to rec. a patient)...\" Has $60 with which to purchase silver tumblers, preferably with oval bottoms. Dr. Hawks accepted the Presidency of the University of Louisiana. Mentions Marianna, Eliza, and Mr. Saunders. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Sally can go North with their relatives. \"A Mr. Gerberding has just come to get a pay-patient in, and this is the 4th personal application to have patients squeezed in.\" Mentions Miss E. Bowers, L. Nimmo, Matilda McCandlish, Mrs. Claiborne, Eliza Vest, Col. Warrenton, Dr. Stewart, Dr. Mercer, little Armistead Mr. Hodges, Marianna, and Leandon C. Garland who has accepted a post in Alabama, perhaps at the college William Richard Galt was offered a position.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises Sally regarding the proposed trip North. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 30- August 30, totalling $.62.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Praises their relatives in Richmond. One of Mr. Bright's servants became deranged, was brought to the Asylum, and tranferred to Staunton. Expects everyone to return to Williamsburg early this year as they are all interested in the College and some are anxious about it. Mentions Marianna, Lelia, Cynth, Matilda Mc, Bob and Mrs. Cole who are on a nothern trip, and Mr. and Mrs. Millington, who she hopes will return in better health and spirit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon and Martha, Rebecca, Gabriella, Mrs. Galt [probably Mary Arnet Godwin Galt, wife of William Trebell Galt], Cousin Lucy [probably Lucy Jane Galt Cabell], and Eliza. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John insists that Sally get Elizabeth a cheap wooden clock for the storeroom, as he would then know what time to get up, for he \"does not always hear the Church clock.\" Asks her to get several other things, including cards, linen trimming, blinds, and curtains. As for the patient, \"Geberding did not want to take her out... but to put her in ... offering to pay board, which he has been doing in the country-- says his wife is thrown into convusions at the thought of seeing her, not having done so for 2 years. She is to be brought, and the officers anticipate torment from descriptions of her.\" Mentions Louis, the little V's, Mr. V., Mrs. B., and Mrs. Crump.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is pleased Sally is not going North with her relatives. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The town is dull but healthy, with not one of the 200 people in and around the Asylum is ill. Uncle Jack has been polishing all her tin. John is busy on the report, and Pliny is writing something for the paper and wants John to help. \"The Builders have begun the kitchen...\" News of a Methodist meeting on the Eastern Shore. The only service in town the day before was at the Asylum. John is teaching Clark French, and Dudley music. Tom supposedly gave $500 to the orphan asylum in Norfolk. News of the condition of Mr. Bright's servant. A Mrs. Howard, an Englishwoman, who had been at the Western Asylum, was brought to the Asylum this evening. Mentions Judge Baily, Finny, Bellicola, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Vest, Rebecca Walker, Mrs. W. Warren, Kate, Harriet, and Julia. AL [Note: There is a very brief note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt at the end of Elizabeth's letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Two patients, Miss L. Fleming and Mrs. Wilkes are leaving the Asylum, though the latter has been very ill. Mentions Sam McCraw, Mr. Hairston, Mrs. Cogbill, Bernard, Mrs. Blackwell of Halifax whose husband is a patient, and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, Marth P., Emma Taylor, Mr. Maupin, and Mr. Saunders, who are all traveling or just returned from doing so. AL [Note: There is a brief note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt at the end of Elizabeth's letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would be very pleased to have Sally join them for their trip to New York, and informs John when he will be in Washington. He makes arrangements for having his mail forwarded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"The King\" sent John a large parcel of books, as well as Blackwood's for the patients. Understands Robert Tyler is to go to Naples. \"Tis said that Dr. Griffin says Dr. Stewart is coming to live in his house opposite. Understands Mr. Hodges is going to get a female teacher in the north, to form a school in Williamsburg. Mentions Dr. Dudley (a patient), James Copee, Mr. Saunders, Dr. Mercer, Mr. Deneufville, Farley Ball, R. Burke, and Mr. Eoff. AL [Note: There is a note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt which mentions Peggy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is not sure she wants to leave Richmond yet. Mentions the many people she has met, including Miss Mills, Miss Jackson, Miss Jane Foster, Dr. Leper's daughter, Mrs. Crump, Mrs. W.Bassett, W. Crump, Emma Scott, Dr. Dabney, and Molly Minge C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that Sally would visit her for at least a day while in Richmond. Mentions many of her neighbors and friends, including Nannie Lecjt [?], Anne Maivel [?], Eliza Harrison, Mrs. Mckenzie, Miss Peggy Blair, and the Tallys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cynthia Tucker is going to go to Mrs. Millers' school. Finds the Springs quite dull now, as most people have left. Mentions Maria Custia [or Curtis], Montague and George Thompson, Warner Jones, and Henry Taylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Draft of an order for a keg of lard, containing 40-60 lbs. to be sent by the next steamboat. On reverse is list of various measures pertaining to the asylum, covering the years 1843-1847.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of totalling $22 for shades.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends that they wait to buy plate until John and Sally go North as they will find more fashionable items there at less cost. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is the draft of a letter from Elizabeth J. Galt to Strobia. Still wants the plate purchased in Richmond. News of Mrs. Richardson, a patient, and her pleasure with the snuffbox Strobia gave her. Mentions Judge Mason and Professor Deems.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $14.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends $60 for four silver tumblers and a silver waiter. Dr. Hawks may leave Louisiana and accept the position at Wm. and Mary. Someone proposed Dr. Sparrow for the position. In Williamsburg they can neither see nor get pretty things, as \"our merchants do not venture upon fancy articles, the sale is so small.\" Mentions Marianna and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Daiel, Mr. Hodges, and Cynthia Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, September 20-21, totalling $10.55.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from W.R. Galt as one quarter's rent of a house on York Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 school room rent received from W.R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, August 23- October 1, totalling $1.77 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 30-October 10, totaling $3.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of her activities, including writing in a new copy book, and jumping rope. Mentions Uncle Littleton, Brother Walker, Cousin Thomas Warren, Miss Mary Brown[e of Kentucky?], Cousins Mary and Lousia, and Patty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $9.45, signed by Wm. F. Shield.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Other than whooping cough in one family, the town is perfectly free of contagious diseases. His nephew Thom [Thomas Wiliamson] goes to school to Dr. Griffin in Mr. Christian's yard. The arrangements of the Visitors in making Saunders president and appointing two new professors, one of whom Mr. Garland, had already taken a position in Alabama and cannot come until next session, are too late for this year. Congratuates William on an additional brother. Mary [Dixon Williamson] has been visiting her relatives in Richmond. [Note: Edward Pegram Galt, the son of Alexander Galt and his second wife, Mary Anne Raincock, was born in 1847.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends bills and receipts for the silver plate and for taxes on the Old Tavern. Their old servant Harry, who had been with them more than twenty years, died. Was glad to hear of the impending marriage of Sally Edloe to Peyton Coles. Mentions Mrs. Mary Williamson, Miss Lucy Claiborne, and Mrs. Bright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends Sally's dress, an account of how much it cost, and suggestions on what to wear with it. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is the draft of a letter from Elizabeth Galt to Strobia. Mr. Hodges got an assistant for the school, a woman fresh from England. The College is doing better than expected, though still in an unsettled condition. \"In so small a village the 2 public Institutions constitute its existence.\" The students are as interested in the Asylum as in the College. The patients take daily rides. Mentions Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. B. P., Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. R. Hemson, Mr. Lyons, Beverly Botts, Mr. Millington, Mr. Dabney, and Mr. Boynton.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is quite short of money as people have been slow in paying. Mentions Molly, Tom Upshur, Aunt Cely, Mrs. Armistead, and William Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a story for her. Mentions Aleck. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. Mary Jeffery (1844-1922) and Alexander Patrick (1845-1850) were the two oldest children of William R. and Mary Ware Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.50 for a pair of shoes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They cannot send his \"bundle\" until the freight is paid to the Grove Landing. This, plus the charge from New York, amounts to $1.25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $4.00.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents George Lambert was in all the recent battles but was not wounded. May go on to Staunton. Mentions John Lambert, Mat Waller, and Mrs. Dr. Waller. [Note: George and John Lambert are two of the sons of General William Lambert, and brothers of Caroline Lambert Harrison. Mrs. Dr. Waller is probably the wife of Dr. Robert P. Waller.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, May 24- November 29, totalling $6.92 for 107 quarts of milk. Signed by W. Moore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $1.50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Have received the $5.00 and sent the bundle and credit his account with $3.75.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, August- November, totalling $14.00 for making various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Notifies Galt of his election as an Honorary Member, and briefly outlines the purposes of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received a judgement in Galt's favor regarding the half-pay of his grandfather Dr. John M. Galt, at the last term of the Circuit Court. However, the Attorney General resisted the claim and plans to appeal unless the U.S. government pays the money. Needs a power of attorney from Galt before he can act in his behalf in Washington. Outlines the legal steps necessary in getting a certified power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs them that has sent Sally's new bonnet and cloak, and the cost of each. Worries about the College and that it may soon expire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, June 15- December 18, of $.37 1/2 for mending various pieces of jewelry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Revises the cost of the cloak and bonnet, and mentions how much the \"sopha\" pillows cost. Would like to give John the plaster bust of Washington that he has. The three volumes of Marshall's Life of Washington costs $4.00. While he knows of an old edition of Sparks' Life and Writing, a new edition by Harpers costs $18.00. Mentions Mr. Barziza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $1.50 for a power of attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her trip to Richmond, and the house where she is staying. Mentions many friends, and new acquaintances, including Bev., Molly, Marianna, Mrs. S[aunders?], Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Fleming, Mr. Randolph, A. Southall, Mr. Eubank, Mr. Start, Judge T., Dr. and Mrs. Griffin, Peggy, Dr. Crenshaw, and Mrs. Botts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the various visitors of the day, bringing bills, and gifts. Mentions Dr. Mercer, Miss Louisa Teagle, Mr. Cheatham, Mrs. Oakley, Mrs. Barziza, Mrs. Richardson at the Asylum, Jenny, Mary Eliza, Mrs. Bright, Brother Jones, Dr. Dudley, Connolly, Mr. Saunders, and Peggy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his draft. Suggest that the works on architecture that they mentioned are not practical, and that others might be better. Are sending to London for the books he ordered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John went to church Christmas Day, but \"found few from down town and none from the green but those at Mr. Saunders' and Minnigerode's.\" Discusses the sermons of Mr. Clark and Mr. Hook. Comments on the address to the Visitors of the College in the [Dec.] 25 Enquirer. Mentions Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Pettit, Mrs. Bright, Bob Cole, John Morrison, Charles Waller, Mr. Mountcastle, Miss Vaiden, and Mr. Barziza, as well as Mr. Vance, Capt. Christian, Mrs. Williams, Miss Pierce, and Mrs. Richardson, who may all be patients at the Asylum. AL\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for repairs to a clock, \"specks,\" and a tea spoon, plus Miss Sally's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents [Readdressed in another hand to Williamsburg.] John has gone to a meeting to choose a Mayor, and will probably have to decline the post as he did last year. John Byrd was \"convoyed up to the Asylum\" by Mr. Claiborne yesterday. Much fanciful comment on Sally's letters home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Compliments him on joining the [Episcopal?] Church. Knows it was impossible for him to stay in Princess Ann, but misses the many friends he had there. In June they will have a large Convocation there, and have already received acceptances from Bishops Ives, Polk, McIlvaine, Elliot, Cobbs, and Otey. News of his Church, its indebtedness, and the size of the congregation. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Pegram, Mrs. Blow, and Dr. and Mrs. A Galt of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, June 21-December 20, totalling $65.72.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $40.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Celia for the year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, July 2- December 31, totalling $274.04.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of all her activities in Richmond, the people she has met, and her reactions to some of them. Mentions many people, including Mr. Eubank, Mattie Hallyburton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Dunderdale, Mr. Friend, Mr. Moss, Emma Scott, Tom Watson, Betty Harrison, Mr. Daniel London, Peggy, Marianna, Mr. Botts, Marian Anderson, Mrs. Walker, Dr. Harrison, Mr. Drew, Mrs. Carter, E. Fisk, M. Christian, and William Lambert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of a fine of $2.25 for not mustering in April, May, and October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents On the back, the phrase \"Report of the Eastern Asylum in the City of Williamsburg, Virginia 1847\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $30.80 in taxes on a lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $9.91 in taxes on one slave, 2 clocks, and income of $900.00\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Elizabeth cannot fulfill her request because her eyes are very weak and inflamed. In his last letter, John mentions seeing the recipient's brother John, as well as Robert and Mr. Denison. Mentions Alice. [Note: Lettie is Letitia Tyler, a daughter of President John Tyler, Robert and John are two of her brothers. Mr. Denison is the husband of Letitia's sister Alice.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $139. 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account totalling $1.52 1/2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of taxes totalling $3.60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account for postage on various peridocals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $300 received of Mrs. Mary D. Galt, for the purchase of Oliver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Please pay Eliza's hire to Robert Warburton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account totalling $1.72 1/2 for postage on various newspapers and magazines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note by the Galts for Littleton T. Waller for $368.00 to be paid by January 1, 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for Mrs. Ann M. Whiting of $6.25 received from Mr. Wm. Gault as one quarter's hire of Margaret. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of L.D. Starke for S.T. Sawyer, of $6 received from Mr. W.R. Galt as one year's subscription to \"The Southern Argus...\" Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has written to Col. Northrup but if he does not reply within 10 days Parker will send Galt a check.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a printed copy of his \"Rhyming\" [not with letter], which he translated literally. Has not heard of any fracas in Williamsburg lately. Wife and new son both doing well. Anecdote of Pascal on the birth of a child. His school is full. Uncle Patrick is well and distinguished himself in the 3 days' battles, and had the command of the brigade in Mexico. Sends love to Cousin Mary Williamson, all at Cousin Polly's, Aunt Polly's [Mary D. Galt], and Aunt Saunders. [Note: William Galt's third child, Robert Ware Galt, was born in 1847. His daughter is the present owner of these manuscripts.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $5.33 for making a cart shaft and repairing a wheel barrow and buggy tires. Receipted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests payment of bill for meat and lard sent in 1845.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Imagines his Uncle Adolphus described his passage and arrival. Comments on the ship, crew, and weather. May go to Canton on his return from Havre. Wishes to be remembered to the recipient's family, and to Thos. Upshur and Sam Cormick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $6.00 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes he continues translating German verses but does not lose himself \"amidst the mazes of transcendental nonsense...\" Enquires about Alexander Galt's progress with the chisel and advises him to be sure to draw from nature. Laments the prospect of the complete downfall of the College, and comments on various resignations, and the legislature's plans to use its money elsewhere. Although a Whig, was proud of the American successes in Mexico. Is disgusted with some Whigs for aiding the enemy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The content spans December and January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests Sally to ask Elizabeth to mark the cards she has sent for herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enclose statement of his account for books. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that she not mention their conversation to anyone. Expects she heard of the death of John Quincy Adams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $3.76 received from William R. Galt in payment of his bill for milk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her visit to the ailing Susan Eppes. News of various friends and family members. Mentions Captain Cocke, Ann Woodlief, Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, Margaret Micks, Margaret Vickery and Mary Brook. [Note: The writer of this letter calls Mrs. Ann Jeffery \"aunt\". There is no information on the relationship, if any, of these people to the Galts of Williamsburg or Norfolk.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation to supper at the City Hotel the next evening at nine-thirty. Committee composed of W.A. Dudley, Jas. G. Kent, and Jas. T. Bowyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation to supper. [See above letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation to the Anniversary Address of the Society, that evening at 7 o'clock at the Court House. W.A. Dudley, Jas. G. Kent, and Jas. T. Bowyer, committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Report of the insubordination of Oliver, in leaving down the fence on a farm rented by Jones from Galt. [Note: John D. Galt and his mother purchased Oliver from L.T. Waller, see receipts and promissory note of January 1 and 5, 1848]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated May 12, 1847- February 28, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $13.50 for gloves and handkerchiefs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of Richmond since Sally's departure. The opera company is in Richmond. Saw Hamlet and Macbeth at the theater. Describes the recent aurora. News of her family and best wishes to the Galts and Mary Anne Saunders. Post Script by Sally Lambert in Verse. Plans to visit the Galts in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants to borrow Sally's copy of Dante, and wonders if Sally has completed the bookmark she promised to make Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request information on price of hogs head hoops in Norfolk, as he has 3000 on hand. Hopes can sell them for $18 or $20 per thousand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Are sending the lemons and walnuts he ordered. Includes receipt for bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses all Elizabeth's letters to her sister Mary Tyler Jones.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fragment describing a trip from Richmond to Williamsburg. Praises the Institution [Insane Asylum?] as \"very well kept\", and discusses the carousing of his comrades on the trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses \"Legends of the Revolution\" and \"Napoleon's Oroenlum [?]\" which he sends her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes that her \"catalogue of misfortunes\" is at an end. Purchased a lard lamp for her which he feels corresponds with the candelabra she purchased earlier. Describes funeral procession honoring John Q. Adams, and comments on Va. state senators' refusal to agree with the lower house in this tribute. Caroline [Lambert] Harrison is going to add a fifth child to her interesting family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would enjoy accompanying her to Mr. Vest's that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will furnish him with straw when he has it, but left all he had in Jamestown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated October 1847- March 25, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Celia and Lucy Banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received of Mr. William Galt for the hire of Margaret, a servant girl.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $16.25 for rent of the schoolroom and repair of the house in the back yard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes she will come to visit during the Convention. Spent the morning in the greenhouse. Discusses their reading and Zander's work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the piece which she composed for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation to attend a Cotillon Party at the City Hotel, Williamsburg, on April 20. Managers are Dickie Galt, Docr Wh. H. Sheild, Jno. M. Maupin, R.W. Hansford, Jno. U. Morrison, A.J. Henshaw, L.A. Goodwyn, C.W. Murdaugh, R.L. Kent, and B.C. Houston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a bill for some books and some catalogues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would take great pleasure in accompanying her to an exhibition at the Methodist Episcopal Church that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very pleased to learn that John and Sally will spend one day with them on their way north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The author writes that Sally is not going to Norfolk or the North, unless \"any of you\" would accompany her, as she understands the north is unpleasant without a companion. They hope to see them in May, although John will be absent at a Medical convention. Requests that this letter be forwarded to the Strobias. Comments on news of the \"grown up Boys\" including William, George, John, and Davy. Feels \"our whole generation split [on] the want of proper confidence.\" Sally and others are torn among 2 Richards and Robert Bland, Robert Harris, Parker and Robert Lackey, the \"handsomest, most polished, and best informed man in college.\" A tragedy was narrowly averted at the asylum when Mr. Holt, a patient, stabbed Mr. B[arziza?], the steward, and was only prevented from killing him by John's quick action. Draft. [Note: This letter is probably from Mary D. Galt or Elizabeth J. Galt, and was probably intended for either Elizabeth Galt Lambert or Sallie Lambert, first cousins of Mary Galt. The four grown boys are the Lambert boys, children of Elizabeth and Sallie Lambert's brother William.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summary of Biblical texts used in arguments for and against Universalism.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests him to get the address of Joseph Brano while in New York. Hopes he can get him a catalogue of fossil geological specimans and remains and the prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Millington and Barbara visited them and said Mr. Millington had been urged to apply at the University, but fears he will not be reelected at the College and does not want to lose both. Mr. Millington has spent $5000 for the College and received only $150, though Rogers used to get $75 yearly for chemic Rumor is that Dr. Hawkes has not applied, and that Hopkins applied for the Law chair. Tom Millington, H. Henly, and Cornelius have been practicing for the May Coronation, though it, like everything in Williamsburg, is doubtful. [The servants] are washing windows and whitewashing the passage. \"In this neighbourhood houses seem more locomotive than [some] people [as] there is another house on the move between us and the green field...\" Mentions Mr. Eubank, Judge Bland, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Richardson, and various servants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understands everything is going well at the Asylum. [Note: The letter is on the same sheet as that immediately above it.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their trip to New York from Richmond, with her impressions of the Capitol, Trinity Church, and Grace Church. Mentions going on to the Falls.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invites John and Sally to stay with them while at the Church Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thought he would retrun from Bloomingdale Asylum in time to spend the evening at Mr. Campbell's, but just got back. They will leave tomorrow by 6 o'clock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $50 received from W.R. Galt as his subscription for the alteration of St. Paul's Church.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents She and John plan to see \"Niagra\" the following day, but no longer plan on going to Connecticut. Describes the Palisades and the Catskill Mountains, and their various stops on the way. Finds the white servants \"civil and obliging, but feels a coloured face is \"an old Va. friend.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $1.82 for milk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents They will arrive on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Strobia will go straight to the Convention. Asks her to tell Mary Williamson that Mary Dixon will stay with her a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her husband, Gabriel Galt Williamson, is liable to be ordered to sea next year. Dislikes having all her family scattered. Mentions Lizzie Galt Williamson, Ellen Woolfolk, and Tom.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt for rent of a house in York Street. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $1.25 received from William Galt. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $51 received from William R. Galt. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their trip from Norfolk to Richmond. Plans to attend the large wedding of Sally Roane and E. Harrison. [Note: Sally Lambert, Jr. was the youngest child of William and Mary Ann Pickett Lambert. She is probably designated as \"Jr.\" in this letter to distinguish her from her aunt, Sallie Lambert, the sister of William Lambert.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $38.08 for herrings, lard, soda biscuits, sugar crackers, and apples. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Have sent the herring and enclose his bill to date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Met various members of the Campbell family who think so highly of her parents. Plans to travel as far as Toronto. Finds the ladies dress plainer in N.Y. than in Va. Mentions Miss Wilber, and Dr. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account of $11.05 for coal and flour. Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of their various relatives in Richmond and of their trip home from Williamsburg. Mentions G. Dixon, Mr. Nichols, and Lavinia Myers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the illness of her friend Ellen Woolfolk. Asks to be remembered to a great many friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $6.00 for property, 1 white male and 3 slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $4.50 for 1 white male and 2 slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents If Mrs. Galt is not going to use her cherries and currants, Eliza Vest would like to gather some.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for a quarter's schoolroom rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated January 7-June 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Professor Chrarles Minnigerode for the Chair of Moral Science of the University of Georgia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Were disappointed that the Strobias and John and Sally did not come up after the Convention. Discusses John's and Sally's trip to Canada. Sally denies the coldness of northern manners. In Philadelphia they spent one day at Mr. Richie's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated January 20-28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $80.15 for books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation of Dr. Galt and family to the Valedictory address of the M.U. Society at the M[ethodist?] E[piscopal?] Church, July 10. The Committee was composed of T.M. Gleming, R. Randolph, and H. Tucker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account of $26.00 for various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses quarter's rent for the old City Tavern. Laments the poor fourth they had, and blames the destruction of sociability on politics and party spirit. News of their relatives. [Note: While the letter is clearly headed June 12, the postmark is Jul[y] 14, and the reference to the fourth clearly shows that this must have been written after July 4.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His brother's situation makes it impossible for him to take leave of them in person. Will probably move west. Will attribute any success he might have to Sally.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt as house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the various ills of her family. Hopes Cousin Richard did well on his examinations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"As to the affair at College I have heard enough to astonish and surprise me but I hope yet all will turn out better than we expected. \" Want to know what steps the townspeople have taken. [Note: These two letters from niece and aunt are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account for the Building Committe of St. Paul's Church, Norfolk, for Wm. B. Galt's payment of $25 for one pew in the western gallery, with part paid in April towards the alterations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account $11.20 on 3 slaves, 2 clocks, and income.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her hospitality while Sally and John were in Buffalo. [Note: There is an unsigned draft of this letter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her kindness to Sally and John during their stay in New York. When they returned Bishop Meade and several ministers were holding an association. Regret not meeting Dr. Smith. Charles Dabney is with them again. It is expected that the College will lose most of the old professors. Is unhappy that the Visitors decided that Commencement should be held the 15th instead of July 4. Aunt Sylvia left the lady she was living with, and lives at the Asylum and nurses a child of one of the servants. Draft, two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just learned from George Lightfoot that Mr. Millington has received a position at Mississippi College. Mentions Dr. Waddel, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Holmes, Mrs. Henly, and various other Williamsburg residents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Millington wants Mrs. Galt to persuade Mr. Millington not to go to Mississippi. Quotes from the July 31 letters of the two Sally Lamberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of Sally \"Gault\" for 4 3/4 days board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request two weeks to consider their invitation to become Rector of Bruton Parish Church. If takes the position, could not come before October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Little Sally Lambert has been quite sick since returning from Williamsburg, and they are taking her to the Huguenot Springs the next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $1.15 received from John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Family news, and comments on Sally Galt's many beaux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Judge Mason gave him four letters of introduction. Sends messages to members of his family. Is studying Ollendorff's method of learning Italian, and finds it works quite well. Sees Uncle Patrick [Galt] daily. The Captain who took corn to the starving Irish made $17,000 on the trip, for that amount was voted him by Congress for his expenses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his visit to the President [James K. Polk]. Plans to go to New York Wednesday, and leave New York by the following Monday. \"Ma and the girls\" will return home then unless Lizzy continues ill. Describes politics in Washington. Messages for his brothers and sisters. Plans to go to Rome first. Mentions Mr. Pegram, Aunt Nancy, Rosa, Miss Boyle, and various other friends in Norfolk. Mentions several people to whom he has introductions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $2.00 for advertising his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes a Tournament and a fancy dress ball held there. Mentions many acquaintances who were at the Springs, including Mr. Fauntleroy, Phil Taliaferrro, Sally and Henny Lyon, Bernard Peyton, and Julien Harrison. Fears there will be no beaux in Williamsburg as all the young men speak of the college as a dead institution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels very close to the whole Galt family, Elizabeth, who he never saw, has an extraordinary mind, but to the sorrow of the family and friends is \"sorely afflicted.\" Knows a man who can cure Elizabeth, and this man has consented to go to Williamsburg if the Galts will accept his services. His fee will be far less than \"you would cheerfully and gladly [pay] to see your fond sister saved from the inevitable effects of an unchecked cancer.\" Pledges his Christian faith and gentlemanly honor that this man can cure Elizabeth, and knows of hundreds of others who would endorse Dr. Jackson's abilities. Mentions several cures with some details. Jackson is a rough country man and almost illiterate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $1.88 received from W.R. Galt for advertising his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of $23.00 for a Sheffield cake basket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Does not object to Oliver going through the fence if he replaces it each time, but when he leaves it down the cattle get into the corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Caroline Harrison has another son, and now has four sons and one daughter. Very stained fragment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account of $4.00 for making various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $60.15 received from John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account with T.W. Seabury, signed by J. Moore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from W.R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with Rudolph Garriguc for German books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has just received some very superior flour which Mrs. Galt may want to purchase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from Dr. John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with the Post Master of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, September 1- October 27, for repairing harnesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like to know when and where the Methodist Conference is being held and when it will adjourn. [Note: On the reverse is a note, signed M. T. Peyton, that Capt. Armistead is in York Court, that the Va. Conference begins Nov. 1 in Elizabeth City, N.C., and usually lasts a week.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Form letter regarding meteorological observations to be carried out by the Smithsonian Institution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Capt. Wormely of the Royal Navy would like to visit the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on his voyage to date, with special mention of the degraded state of the lower classes at Fazal [?] and Madeira, the similarity of the Portugese and Latin, a physical description of the Madiera, Canary, and Cape Verde Islands, the formation and sinking of an island between 1811 and 1848, social life on Madeira, and politics of the islands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has become very interested in the study of bugs. Laments the state of the College, but takes hope from the recent appointment of new visitors and the rumor that it will be united with the Episcopal Church. The College is now being repaired and improved. Comments on the continuing bad health of Sally T. Galt. Feels William would be pleased by the improvements going on at the Asylum. [Note: Sally T. Galt, whose physical and mental illnesses John Williamson discusses, was probably Sally Trebell Galt (1819-1860), daughter of William Trebell Galt and his second wife, Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1.e., p. 5.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The faculty will not hire out Henry this year. He hopes this will not inconvenience Dr. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Sally and Dr. John M. Galt can spend the evening with Eliza Vest's family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of Caroline Harrison and her family, and various other relatives. While Revd. Mrs. Norwood is away, Bishop Johns will be the pastor of St. Paul's. Is interested in any news of the dedication of the church at Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated June 8-December 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her two pigeons which her husband brought her from Mexico but which she cannot care for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received from W.R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $40 received from Dr. John M. Galt for the hire of Mrs. Warburton's servant Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $5.00 from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe for 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The town has been a \"whirlpool of indignation\" for two weeks because of the election of A. Peachy as a professor under unusual circumstances. The students have serenaded Peachy and Judge Christian with a band of tin pans and horns, and draped the statue of Lord Botetourt in black crape with an inscription \"even the mighty dead mourn the downfall of the college.\" The night of the election Mr. Saunders refused the presidency and resigned his professorship, but under pressure from the students he will lecture till the end of the tern. Mr. Millington and Mr. Minnigerode considered resigning. Praises Mr. Saunders and his control over \"an infuriated body of Students\" and reflects that if he had been at the University of Virginia Professor Davis might not have been killed. Asks him to get some things for Sally. A wedding was planned, but Peyton Coles' parents would not give their consent. [Note: Peachy was elected professor in September 1847. John H. Strobia's letter of 16-19 October 1847 mentions the Coles' wedding plans.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A faculty meeting is in progress there, with Messrs. Minnegerode, Holmes, Millington, Carter, and Lee in attendance. Reportedly Mr. Peachy has resigned. Judge Tucker wrote that he refused to attend faculty meeting with men \"who were undermining the College!!!\" Mr. Peachy's resignation was not accepted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summary of financial transactions with the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents If no eminent person applies for the Chair recently vacated by Mr. Holmes, he would fill that place.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks the recipient for prose and other gifts. Describes a recent visit to Old Point [Comfort?]. News of the sad state of the College. Mr. Saunders will remain in Williamsburg, though not at the College. Mentions Aunt Sylvia, who lives at the Asylum, and Miss Wilber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The hire of Eliza at $40 should be settled with Mr. William L. Spencer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with St. Paul's Church for pew rent On reverse is receipt for pew rent dated 1 October 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with John Wiley for books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with Richard H. Baker for hire of Celia and Lucy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Influenza is very prevalent, and now the weather is so very cold that the river is frozen across at Rocketts. News of the family, especially Eliza Lambert's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with Benjamin Waller for work done by Wm. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $34.10 received from John M. Galt for pork.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with Walter H. Taylor and Co., for herring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Memorandum on Mrs. Mary D. Galt's purchase of the negro servant Oliver at the sale of Littleton T. Waller's servants on 1 January 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The bond concerns a share in the Pacific Mining and Trading Company of Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account, August 1848-January 1849, for making various clothes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated ante October 18, 1848-December 20, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for oranges, lemons, grapes, and pearl barley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returns the books she borrowed and would like to borrow the November Lady's Book. Thinks often of the Levee and how strange she would have looked \"dangling upon a pair of Crutches.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $330 received from John M. Galt, for one share of the California Mining and Trading Company's stock, plus defraying Teagle's expenses in going to California.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond concerning the Pacific Mining and Trading Company of Richmond, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of $6925.34, the balance due the heirs of his grandfather from his commutation [?] pay. Has no objection to the sums received by the recipient and General Lambert. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated December 9, 1848- February 17, 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $6 received from W.R. Galt for house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt for house rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $56 received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents All three families have enjoyed Alexander Galt Jr.'s letters. Discusses the literary habits of various residents, including John Galt, and Mr. Smead. Cornelius is leaving for \"the Eldorado\" and Williamson understands that Galt's brother Jim is o thinking of going. They are trying to establish an academy and already have between $6000 and $7000 in subscriptions. Feels education is at a low ebb in the area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like to borrow Miss Landon's prose works, if she has them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated January 30- March 22.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the weather, and the family. John Lambert is going to California. He left with over one hundred people on the Marianna. General Lambert recently moved. Caroline Lambert Harrison's husband is fitting out a farm in Charles City County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 rent received from W.R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 rent received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from William Galt for hire of Celie and Lucy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for pew hire received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Since the recipient is not using his little farm, Powell would like to buy it and wants to know the price. The recipient could keep the right to haul wood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the various Galts in Williamsburg, especially William and Cornelius, and comments on actions of Gabriel Capron. Christopher Pryor plans to start a school in Williamsburg. By October hope to have both a female seminary and a boys school, and hope the College may be resuscitated. [Note: William Galt may be William Trebell Galt (1814-1854), son of William and Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1.c.p 5. Cornelius is probably a half-brother of John G. Williamson. Gabriel Capron is probably Gabriel Galt Capron (1835- ) son of Richard and Sarah Galt Capron. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 12. e. p. 11.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account for Mrs. Anne M. Whiting for $7.50 received from William R. Galt for the hire of Margaret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated January 27- April 9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the price and availability to Exchange Bank stock, Eliza Lambert's health, and the fact that they have not heard from John Lambert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account, March 30-April 15, of $3.72 for various meat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of John Nimmo, Agent, for W. R. Galt's subscription to The New York Albion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the Browne family of Kentucky. Finds \"the mania here for moving; particularly to California... incredible.\" Hopes to visit Williamsburg with his six grandchildren. Has already sent his receipt for his share of his father's Revolutionary service claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of her family, and various neighbors. Feels sure Sally Galt will soon be Mrs. Eubank. Has seen Madame Bishop, Miss Julia Dean, and the Vienoise children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will get Sally's bonnet soon. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $2.00 received from Mrs. Mary Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account has the note that no apples are available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received Galt's check, deposited it, and has seen that it is forwarded to Richmond. The goods ordered were sent today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has forwarded two parcels for him to Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $12 received from Mrs. Mary Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated January 9- May 19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $47 received from Mr. Will Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated February 28- May 19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents There are no epidemic diseases prevailing in Williamsburg, and William's family will probably be safer there than in Norfolk, where there is the fear of cholera. Heard that Bishop Johns will accept the Presidency [of the College]. Discusses various books he is reading. Feels William's Uncle Patrick is better employed in supplying William with books than in \"banging the Mexican yellow devils.\" Aunt Galt received a letter recently from William Trebell Galt?'].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from W.R. Galt for a subscription to the Union.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received his check for his father's Revolutionary War claim. News of his nieces Judy and Sally, who have moved to [Missouri?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cholera is prevalent in Richmond and the House of Delegates is considering adjourning. The weather has been very bad all spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lease of a small farm belonging to the heirs of A.D. Galt to Goodrich Durfey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated May 19- June 9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation to Dr. Galt and sister [probably Sally M. Galt] to attend the Commencement Party of the Graduating Class of Randolph Macon College, at the Steward's Hall, on June 13. Signed by W.Y. Peyton, who is not listed as one of the Managers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account, June 9-18, for work done by Wm. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for milk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for house rent received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated January 1- June 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated January 4-June 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with Sheriff of James City County for tax on 151 acres of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Lucy and Celia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for pew tax in St. Paul's Church received from Mr. R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 received from William R. Galt for hire of Margaret.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated February-July 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account, January 4- July 3, for shoeing horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard Galt had the cholera and hopes it is not true. Studies daily, even on the fourth, but wants to return to Galt's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated July 3- December 22, 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the bookmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated March 31- July 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe for 1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent 2 dozen knives last week and encloses the residue from the old tavern's rent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents While ill was visited by Dr. Harding, Mr. Powers, and Mr. Tiffany. Plans to move shortly. Mentions many acquaintances including Dr. Duyer of New Orleans, Dr. Elliotson, and Dr. Aiken. Discourses on the European pronunciation of Latin and Greek. [Note: This letter is in pencil on thin paper, and very faded.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for the little basket.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account included a note on certain books that they will have to order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will go to Goochland if Mr. Whittle declines the post. If can, will probably stay with his father-in-law's family for 2 years, and then serve as chaplain at the University for 2 years. Hopes Mr. Walker will accept the rectorship of St. Paul's, and elaborates on Walker's qualifications for the post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests payment for the office chair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents An account with the Collector of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fears letters from his father in California burned in the fire in St. Louis. Mentions John Jenkins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $50 received from John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for corn and wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Encloses John Lambert's letter from Rio. Mentions Dr. Empie, Cornelius Williamson, Betsey Dixon, and Mr. Smith, Miss Mary Smith, and Mary Louisa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of her various Lambert relatives. Her brother William does not want to remain in Fluvanna longer than necessary to settle his wife's estate, for physicians abound there. John should be in California and George is going to try his fortune in New Orleans. Discusses her reading, and her newest child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt of $29.25 received from Dr. John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mary Williamson has been visiting them and will bring this letter, and a paper holder as a gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 servant's hire received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for work done by Wm. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account includes note of goods sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Upset that the Galts are ill with ague and fever- \"one of the most relentless of Wms. torments.\" Wants all the news of the \"old City.\" Mentions Marianna, Lelia, Cynthia, Mattie Page, and Lissie Williamson. [Note: Mary Eliza is probably Mary Eliza Galt (1835- ), a daughter of Dr. John Minson and Anne White Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a.ii., p.7.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated November 26, 1848- November 1, 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account, August- November 1, for milk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. The Harrisons have rented a house, which Caroline prefers to boarding out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $19 received from Dr. John M. Galt for subscriptions to periodicals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets William and Mary has so few students, but is pleased with the success of the two academies. Understands the congregation [at Bruton Parish] is larger than ever due to the work of Mr. Denison. News of the family. [Note: On the third side of this letter there is writing in pencil, but it is so faint, and the page is so stained and torn that the contents cannot be read.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account with Henley Taylor's executor for purchase of a cow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account includes a note that the order was transferred from Captain Fitzgerald who is out of business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Could find no sofa that Dr. John could use for lolling or sleeping and recommends a sofa-bed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his trip from Williamsburg. News of their relatives in Richmond. Describes a new church in Fredericksburg which is in the Byzantine style and cost much more than \"our Tudor Gothic building.\" Describes the boat going up the Potomac. Mentions Mr. Eubank and Mrs. Weymouth, as well as Dixon H. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account is for magazines.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for house rent received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipted account dated July 16-December 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account dated July 2- December 29.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 servant's hire from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot get her the bonnet she wants. Describes their quiet Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note: Beginning with the 1850 material, accounts, receipts, and bills have not been catalogued unless of unusual nature or interest. Anyone interested in the information found in this sort of document will find a rich supply in the collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets that has no coal to spare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Social life in Florence. Comments on other men studying to be artists.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Bond in a case brought before John M. Galt, alderman and justice of the peace of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will publish the verses Galt sent him and hopes he will continue to work in German literature. Refers to their days at University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding sale of tobacco and snuff under contract since December 1, 1849.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets that Joseph left school, but feels Lemuel will be a good student.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants certain information on a land claim being prosecuted by Searle. [Copy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is not surprised that she loves Williamsburg, but wishes she would spend more time with her own family. Mentions many relatives. Imagines her \"clubs\" are very interesting, but does not think Lizzie is dignified enough to be President. Tell Tom [Williamson, Lizzie's brother] they expect him home as soon as he has a vacation. Mentions the Hudgins girl, Mary Eeland, and various other neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his family and the University. Comments on the work and personality of many of the professors. Feels the recipient could do quite well in Buchanan [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Because of the large number of applications it is impossible to say if Sylvester will receive an appointment, though his chances are very good. A new barrack is being built. Will have a new edition of the algebra book out this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his trip from Williamsburg, including a scene of the Congress firing her cannons. Mentions Dr. Perkins, Beverley Kennon, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the Lunatic Asylum there, and compares it unfavorably with the one in Williamsburg. Describes the Pennsylvania Hospital Mentions many friends, including Doctors Carson, Rood [?], Chapman, Welford, and Bell. Describes the changing architecture of Philadelphia. Saw John Tyler, who told him Robert was doing quite well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sally now wishes she had accompanied John. Mentions by first name only the many people who have been in to see them, as well as Mr. Ewell, Capt. Johnson, Mr. Porter, Mr. Mason, Mr. Neblitt, and Mr. Savage, all seemingly suitors of Sally's. AL [P.S. from Mary D. Galt, advice on his health and safety.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Went to the Asylum. The officers and patients all send love and say that the \"little Dr.\" cannot compare with the \"big Dr.\" News of various patients, including Mrs. Campbell and Miss Pierce. Mentions the Bishop, Anne Galt, and Sandy. [Note: These letters are all on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his action toward Hardy, and the unjust complaint he has received from Capt. Th. A. Hardy, the boy's father. Does not want the recipient to get involved, but would ike a report on Hardy's habits when he came to the University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Purchased busts of Washington, Marshall, Scott, Milton, Shakespeare, and Byron in New York. Saw Mr. Lambert and Mr. Denison while in New York, and visited Christ Church and Trinity. Describes New Haven.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Baylor's two children are leaving Galt's school as of this date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The Bishop preached Wednesday because Dr. Totten was fatigued from conducting services at the College, Sunday school, church, coloured Sunday school, and evening church. Describes Lelia's birthday party, and the kind of people who were invited. News of the Asylum, and of various visitors. Mr. Ewell is going to live near them. P.S. from Mary D. Galt. The carpenters have left and Mr. Bilson is doing his work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Lefebre says the Academy will soon begin. News of many Williamsburg friends. [Note: These letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds the hotels quite improved. Discusses some of the other physicians who have arrived for the conference, including Drs. Awl and Smith. Feels the Hospital at Worcester has regressed. Describes the celebration of the Battle of Bunker Hill. `\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received Baylor's note regarding the withdrawal of his sons, but feels if he had seen Galt he would have done otherwise.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Eleven students board with them. [Note: This letter is so stained and torn that it is hardly legible.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Circular letter reporting post-mortem examination of a patient \"to whose case the attention of the association was called when at this place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports on the convention and discusses some of the participants. Describes the Butler Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the corner-stone laying for the Academy. The same day there were a hundred visitors at the Asylum. One of his reports was put in the copper box under the stone. Mentions many of Sally's beaux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note: These three letters are on one very badly torn sheet of paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces a violinist friend [name is torn, but seems to be Laize Elenna].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses various goods she asked him to get. Letter is badly stained.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his life in Italy. [Note: Salutation is to William [R. Galt]. The letter is in light ink on thin paper, and very hard to read.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Enjoys visiting the Tottens, for spent so many happy hours there with the Millingtons. News of the Saunders. Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple is still living on the green, but may move. She took one of Lizzie [Tyler Waller]'s children and Mrs. Speed took the others. Alice Tyler just married Mr. Denison, who is going to a church in Brooklyn. Mr. Lefevre will live in the new academy, which should be finished in October. Mr. and Mrs. Dabney are leaving and his successor will be appointed in August. News of the Asylum. Describes the recipient's mother's grave. [Note: Letitia Tyler Semple (1821-1907), Elizabeth Tyler Waller (1823-1850), and Alice Tyler Denison (1827-1854) were all daughters of John and Letitia Christian Tyler. Mrs. Semple and her husband James were semi-estranged through much of their marriage and had no children. When her sister Alice died, she raised Alice's only daughter, Bessie.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed from Cary to Lizzie. Quotes extensively from her brother John's letter from California. News of her children's activities. Feels sure they are happy with Bishop John's family, but fears the College may not get all the benefit from his appointment that was hoped. News of her father's and aunt's healths, and of her brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends Bill Smith as a servant for the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses sprigs of grass and leaves from Washington's birth-place to put in her book. Discusses Marianna Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Request a certificate of the present year's hire of Bob and Billy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been requested by A.M. Daffan to write to find out if his brother, John, confined at the Asylum, is dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Coal costs 22 1/2 cents a bushel and he will bring some within ten days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets William plans to move but wishes him success. Encloses a letter to Mr. Bruce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the position of Principal of the Academy. [Two copies of this letter.] [Note: Note on bottom signed by William R. Galt that could not reach Winchester in time to present it.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just wrote a letter in his behalf to the Trustees of the Winchester Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommendation by Franchis H. Smith, Superintendent, Virginia Military Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommendation by Francis H. Smith and others. [Two copies.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets having missed Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her holiday with various relatives, and a visit to Mr. Clay's birthplace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants any information on claim for Revolutionary War service of John M. Galt, grandfather of the recipient. D. Alexr Galt \"of this place\" [Norfolk?] feels he was never paid for drugs and medicines. Enclosed is a clipping on Bounty Land Bill signed by A.H.H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The house on the River, now occupied by Col. Boyer, will soon be vacant and the recipient has the first chance at renting it. Asks about the recipient's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends his condolences on the death of Galt's oldest son. Feels Galt's brother will do well. Is honored by Galt having named his youngest son after him. [Note: William and Mary Ware Galt's second child and first son, Alexander Patrick Galt, was born in 1845 and died in 1850. Their fourth child and third son Rogers Harrison Galt was born in 1850. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 11. b. ii. and iv., p. 9.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A man is interested in purchasing the City Tavern and wonders if Mrs. Mary D. Galt will sell her portion. Reports death of Miss Diana M. Ege. News of the Lamberts and the Harrisons. Mentions Matilda Southall, Mrs. Judge Tucker, and Mrs. John G. Mosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Galt is quite welcome to use his name in Western Virginia, though the writer's acquaintance with the region is limited.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will replace the herrings he found inferior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has ordered the paper he wanted and encloses proofs of the first two forms. Needs to know how many copies Galt wants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the letter of introduction from Col. Smith, and is quite willing for the recipient to use his name in the prospectus of his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received Mr. Sharp's letter and is quite willing for Galt to use his name. Remembers him from the University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a leaf from General Washington's birthplace. Judge Browne has moved to Missouri, where his children live. Dr. Bayless (Virginia Browne's husband) resigned his professorship at the Medical College of Cincinnati to go to Missouri. Williamsburg is improving, and has a new Grecian building at the Asylum, and another is being built for an academy. Mr. Lefebre and his family are great favorites. Describes the new building at the Asylum. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recommendations signed by Professors Gessner Harrison, W.B. Rogers, R. E. Rogers, and W. H. McGuffey, of the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laments the prevalance of the \"break bone fever\" and scarlet fever in Norfolk. Feels Galt should leave the politics of the family to his wife, who Caldwell describes as a \"good Whig.\" Has no suggestions on where Galt can get servants. Gives his philosophy of child-raising.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name. Will find out about a boat to take Galt's things up the canal as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses the recommendations of various members of the faculty [see above, November 1, 1850]. Thanks Galt for naming his son after him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends him letters to friends in the area where Galt is moving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Galt's order of meteorological instruments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account for printing 1000 copies of \"Essays on Asylums for Persons of Unsound Mind.\" Endorsed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Send a present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his life in Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants to borrow $100.00 to continue his education.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his life in Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The proposed plan of exchanges with England has not worked out. Hopes Galt is doing all he can to \"allay those fake prejudices which have lately arisen between the north and the south about slavery. We must keep together.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Millington will go to Williamsburg next summer to move the rest of their things and try to sell all their property, which is now going to ruin. Enjoys where they are, especially their neighbors, the Long-streets. News of the University. Mentions Jockey [?] Griffin, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Edlow, and the Saunders. Tom has been offered a position as teacher of music at the female academy. Entertained the new Bishop of Mississippi.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will send his sons Joseph and Lemuel to Galt's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been there longer than expected because of the illness of Patrick Galt. Made arrangements for Alexander's bust to be displayed in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks to borrow some lard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles him on the death of his son, Alexander Patrick Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Circular for William R. Galt's school in Buchanan with a list of text books and various recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes they all found the trip not too hard. Their father feels Patrick Galt cannot recover. Their father had good success in getting people in New York interested in Alexander's work, and a planned display. Annie Capron's letter describing Mr. Maupin's suicide says that he seems to have planned it some time ahead. Old Dr. Griffin has succeeded to an Earldom and will go to Scotland in the Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks for for the present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His difficulties in compiling a list of the legislators of Mississippi for Galt. Encloses a list which he feels is incomplete. Discusses the two essays Galt sent him, and provides his own examples of buildings built without consulting the people going to use them. Discusses the condition of the University of Mississippi. Will sell his house and the \"Brick House in which Dr. Camm carries on his business, and my Interest in the large frame house opposite, (where Mrs. Carter used to live),\" as soon as he can get to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Galt to meet him at the Courthouse for the sitting of the Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Just learned from Ma [his step-mother, Mary Ann Raincock Galt] of the death of Uncle Patrick Galt. Fears Alexander is ruining his health by too constant work as a sculptor. Understands Zander is highly spoken of in Europe. Agrees with Zander that William should have left Norfolk long before. Discusses his course of study, professors, and fears about certain courses. Miss Tucker, a sister of Mrs. [Gessner?] Harrison, died recently. A southern rights association has been formed at the University, but he has not joined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the things with Mr. Williams. News of the family's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family's health. Hints at the hope that Sally will soon marry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her a package. The weather is uncommonly warm. \"I fear we shall have but little fruit and less ice:- but the north will be able to furnish us with as much as we want, as it does with too many articles that we ought to raise ourselves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests information on a servant in Buchanan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Four obituary and funeral notices of Brevet Lt. Col. Patrick Henry Galt who died at Philadelphia, January 12, 1851.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Fra[n?]k Galt, the son of William's cousin John, wants to go to Buchanan until entering either West Point or William and Mary. William's uncle Dick arrived on his way from Cardenas to Richmond. His wife is in Williamsburg. News of various neighbors and relatives, many of which have been ill with scarlet fever. Must go to New York as one of Patrick's executors, and will get to see Zander's bust at the Art Union. [Note: Frank is probably Francis Land Galt (1833-1915) eldest child of Dr. John Minson and Anne White Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7. a., p. 7]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives his policy in regard to refunding money to students withdrawing because of health, or being dismissed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Frank Galt will probably join him shortly. Mentions Benbury, Martin, and Pannell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the gifts for little Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advises him on the time it will take to build his reputation. Cannot spare either of the boys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of various boys who may, or may not, come to Galt's school. The scarlatine has killed many children, including 2 of Dr. Newton's and 3 of Lt. Johnson's. Billy B. is doing very well at Lexington Institute.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like some flowers for her garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a letter from Zander. The head of the plaster cast has been repaired. Speaks of Lizzie's death and Mary [his wife's]? illness. Mentions Powers, Mr. B.B. Moseley, Mr. Ritchie, and William's children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His father is in New York to get the money due Patrick Galt's estate, to see Zander's first work and try to sell it, and to learn in Washington whether the government has received a commission for a bust from subscribers in Norfolk. Describes Mr. Jackson's speech at Commodore Barron's funer Caleb Bonsal died suddenly. There is a good chance the \"old homestead\" [her mother's home?] will be sold for taxes. Describes her daughter, Mary, and Bishop Johns' recent visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. The streets are all torn up to put in gas pipes, but the streets and stores all look lovely at night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation to Dr. Galt and sister to attend a Commencement Party at the Steward's Hall on June 12, honoring the Graduating Class of Randolph Macon College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family. Still hopes to visit Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her father is very ill. Her daughter cannot come to York and wants her to return home. Understands Mr. Ewell is in Boston. \"Mr. Ewell is going to take his Mother to live with him.\" Mentions Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Mauphin, and Mrs. Wright. [Note: This letter is very disjointed.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Seemingly wants to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with a note that he cannot get \"Graham Crackers\" in Norfolk, and has substituted with \"Navy Bread.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Printed announcement of regular monthly meeting of the Society for August 19, plus letter offering to nominate Galt for membership in the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Account with note that have found \"Graham Crackers\" and are sending them to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the boat trip up to Richmond, and mentions that Mrs. Edloe, John Armistead, Mr. and Mrs. James French, and Mr. Johnson were on board. Describes their visit with their relatives in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the trip up from Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their \"rural\" life. York is very unhealthy. Is writing in the study. Received the certificate of John's election to the Medical Society. Mentions George Southall, Matilda, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. Wright, and Mr. Clowes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her activities in Staunton, including various parties. Mentions Capt. Fulton, Mrs. George Burwell, Mrs. Sheldon, Miss Thomson, Miss Cullen, and Henry Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wants to buy a hickory tree from her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His life in Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returns a book, and lends Sally one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laments the death of Mr. Enders. Nearly promised Mr. Barziza to go to Williamsburg yesterday, but cannot go at this time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his recent pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his statues, and his social life. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A memorandum book listing her work. Included are copying pages from her brother's books, teaching Lizzie Williamson, keeping house, cutting out all the sewing work, packing furnishings to move (1843), varnishing furniture, preparing \"Reports\" for mailing, gardening, painting lithographs for \"Reports\", plaiting 18 shirt bosoms, \"Prepared for an Un-invited Company every other tuesday,\" and \"Collected and copied in Ornamental penmanship in a Morocco-bound blank book, my own Compositions.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her trip home from Williamsburg. Asks about many people and things in Williamsburg. Mentions Bob Wynne, Mr. R. Harrison, Miss Tunstall, and Aunt Sally.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Delivered Grange to his brother, though he was annoyed about having to go there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A folder of miscellaneous scraps, including \"Extracts of Oration by J.H. Christian of the Cheerful Club, July 4th, 1851, [on] European as contrasted with American Policy\", various essays and comments on \"farewell\", [seemingly occasioned by the departure of Elizabeth Williamson], Minutes of the Cheerful Club for June 20, 1851 with the following present: Miss L[elia?] S[aunders?], Mr. J[ohnson?], Miss [Marianne?] S[aunders?], Miss Alexina Galt, Mr. Christian, Mr. Wynne, Miss Capron, Miss L. Shield, Mr. Tinsley, Mr. Washington, Mr. Flemming, and Mr. Gwynn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Can see him any time Monday, and suggests 4 p.m.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Mayo's suit against the heirs of John M. Galt I has been decided in favor of the heirs. His Mother's health is not as good as before. Feels Williamsburg is improving, and considers the allaying of the College's difficulties and the building of two academies have made the town \"a very desirable residence for persons having children to educate.\" All this has made a great demand for houses. One recent arrival is Mr. Nottingham from the Eastern Shore. His wife was Miss Leah Carpenter, whose Mother was a Galt. Political differences between the Directors of the Asylum and some people in the neighborhood has caused a harassing contest for over a year, and brought the Asylum's affairs into politics. As a result there has been a change in the Board, and several officers of the Asylum are displaced. He has remained neutral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family, including General Lambert's illness and the death of Wm. Harrison's brother. Mentions a fire near the Old Market. Mentions Mrs. Enders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The weather has been so cold that the Ohio River is closed beyond its mouth. Discusses improved communication of Louisville with neighboring areas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the concert of Mad'lle Parodi, and trying to teach William's daughter, \"Molly,\" to dance. Annie's eyes are better, and she is teaching herself Spanish. Aunt Mary D. Galt and Sally were recently very sick. John Williamson has been turned out of his quarters at the Asylum by the new Board of Visitors. Dr. Garrett is now an assistant, and John 's salary is divided between the two of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his trip to Vienna, his money problems, and his work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his love of Florence, and his homesickness, and his daily regimen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Vienna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses his portion of the expenses in the Mayo case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for Dr. John M. Galt's $240 subscription to the Female Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent Alexander the money and the book order. The books should be sent soon, or Alexander may bring them with him this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invites them all up for the Convention in May. News of the family's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets having missed seeing him. Wrote Dickie Galt and enclosed the letter to Mrs. Galt. Is pleased Galt is succeeding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the trip up from Williamsburg, and the many people she met. Describes some of the meetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the meetings, and the many people she has met. Wishes John M. Galt were there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John will go up Friday. John understands the choice of a minister is between Mr. Morwood, Mr. Wilmer, and a Northern one, \"however, I suppose our spirited people, (judging the future by the past,) will probably decline all.\" Many people have wanted flowers as Dessie Barziza'a and Kate E.'s parties were the same night. Lizzie Ewell is better. Mr. Coke told John that Judge Clopton would probably win the election as the College's problems were detrimental to the incumbent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents One wing of the Democratic Party ran John for Mayor, and the other wing as magistrate, but he hopes not to win either. Discusses the election. Mentions the Saunders, Mrs. and Miss Griffith, Kenzie, the Wallers, and the Vests.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of his work and how it is progressing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is addressed to \"Jim\". Discusses his life in Italy. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents John cannot go up to Richmond at all. Mother still will not see company [this is seemingly the meaning, though section is obscure]. John won as Mayor and magistrate, and Mr. Saunders won as Recorder.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains the impossible result in a mathematical problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been listening to the services in the Chapel. Mr. Wilmer was elected minister by the Vestry. The gallery has been postponed. The women say the gentlemen will not have the money \"unless the gallery is to be for servants, and the gentlemen don't want a black but a white gallery.\" Mentions many Williamsburg friends, including Wm. Washington, Lelia Saunders, Walter Gwynne, and Lizzie Ewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the many people she has visited. Has several possible parties to accompany her home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her visits and other activities in Richmond. Everyone is upset about the Governor pardoning that man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Sally Wright's planned annual party. Col. Armistead's servant fell in the ice-house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the procession of sons and cadets. Mentions many friends and acquaintances, including Col. Armistead, Mrs. Gen. Scott, Mr. Mayo, and Mrs. Cabell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Morning) Suggests Sally comes home as their mother is ill. If no friend is coming down Wednesday, George Coke will meet her at Jamestown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents (Evening) The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Is sending this with Mr. Moore who is returning a cured patient. Describes Sally Wright's party.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The next time Galt writes about Mr. Hatcher, please include word on how Alexander Yancy is.  His Father lives nearby and is anxious about him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Their father is not upset about having lost his position. Describes John Galt [their cousin from Kentucky], and their trip down the river from Richmond. He liked the people in Williamsburg, but thought the town small and decayed. News of the ill healths of Mr. Christian and John Warren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family's health. Mr. Harrison is making his farm on the river in Charles City County a profitable one. Heard recently from George and John Lambert, who are in San Francisco.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on visit to Williamsburg of John Galt of Louisville. Caroline Harrison has another child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was glad to hear of John, though regrets that he did not attend the Exhibition at the College on July 3. John's brother William wants to visit Williamsburg, but studies and a family will prevent it. Thanks Elizabeth for several gifts. Encloses pictures of himself and Williams, and locks of hair from his two great grand-daughters (Sally and Elizabeth). Former President Tyler used to think the writer looked like his brother [Dr. A.D. Galt], but removal of a tumor on the lip has changed that. News of his grand-children and of Cousin Henry's return from Mexico. [Note: William Craig Galt's only son, Dr. Norborne Alexander Galt, died in 1844 leaving six children. William is Dr. William Henry Galt (1827-1893) who married Elizabeth Thruston Pope and, by 1852, had daughters Sally and Elizabeth. John is John Thompson Gray Galt (1830-1892). See Galt Genealogy, II.A., pp.12-14.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is working hard so he can come home soon. News of his work and of Florence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on his father's news that he will lose his office of Post Master. His present work and future plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The heirs can get information regarding their Revolutionary War claims by writing General DuVal, who lives in Tallahassee, Florida, but now is in VA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jim is very anxious to become a doctor, and keeps busy among the Dispensary, Dr. Silvester's shop, and the ladies. News of various acquaintances, mostly identified only by first name. In the evening the mosquitoes are dreadful. Some brick tenements are being built opposite them, but they are not removing the trees. News of [the Capron girls?] and possible arrangements for them to support themselves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses the fees he charges for investigating and presenting Revolutionary War claims. Describes his Revolutionary documents as \"voluminous.\" DuVal is a native of Richmond and attended William and Mary in 1810. Gives various references.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a political article he has written and would like to see published. Williamsburg is flourishing with two male academies and a female academy in a building that cost $9000. Draft. [Note: This draft letter is on the back of a note regarding the cashier of the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, dated August 25, 1852 and signed by John M. Galt, Administrator of A.D. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His life and work in Florence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His life and work in Florence, with some discussion of the problems he has.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received Galt's letter regarding DuVal's circular. DuVal has been flooding Virginia with these. Alexander Galt does not believe that anything more is due his father's estate as the heir of his uncle Patrick, or John's grandfather's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understands young Bernard and young Benberry are returning to William's school. Does not know how they would survive without the mosquito nets. Discusses the recent letters from Alexander. Frank [Francis Land Galt?] hopes to get the position of Assistant at \"Our Hospital\" Charlotte, Lucy, and Mary [Capron] are at Dr. Silvester's, and Annie is visiting Mrs. Nottingham in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Eliza, Sally, and little Sal have returned from the Hugeunot Springs much improved. General Lambert is at the Springs, and there was an unfounded rumor that he was dead. News of his wife's health. Their cook was married last week in their drawing room by Revd. Doctor Jones, and then ate in their dining room in the basement. \"All this to accommodate a parcel of invited slaves and coloured free people.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his arrival at the University, his meeting with Dr. Gessner Harrison and a visit to his home, his rooming arrangements, and the courses he is taking, and his financial affairs. Gives his intention of studying very hard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The Bishop will attend Bishop Doan's trial soon. Mrs. Gibson was brought to the Asylum after bringing her son to the Academy. John finished the Report. Discussed Dr. Corbin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mr. Atkinson, the Isle of Wight Congressman, spoke at the Court House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hoped her sister would return home soon, but now, since there is some fever in town, she should wait until after the first frost. Jim left last week for the University. Lucy and Charlotte Capron have left for school, and Mary is visiting in Williamsburg. Commodore Skinner, acting secretary of the Navy, gave Alexander permission to return home on the San Jacinto. However, they have heard rumors that it is not a safe ship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Her visits and other activities in Richmond, including visits from many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Isaac Dove is in the Staunton Asylum. Mentions the Saunders, the Hallyburtons, Armisted Christian [?], John Carter, Dick Mackenzie, and Mrs. Woolfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of a sale, and various compliments on his work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt with Richard M. Bucktrout for making a coffin and digging a grave for Polly Preston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will not return home tomorrow, and makes other arrangements. Tom [Williamson?] or John should meet her at the boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Submits two propos regarding William Galt's discussion with Rock of a change in the note from Waugh's colleague of the Fincastle Circuit to remove allusions to ladies and leave only the portion referring to William Galt and the other man.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A letter from \"Zander\" discusses his life and work in Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poem. [Note: This poem is addressed to Elizabeth's first cousins once removed, the grandchildren of her uncle William Craig Galt. They are Matilda Elizabeth Galt (1837-1898), Elizabeth Gray Galt (1841-    ) and Anita Anderson Galt (1843- 1861). See Galt Genealogy, II. A. i. f. g. and i, p. 13.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Circular advertising William R. Galt's school at Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on the reception of his work. His plans for returning home. His life and work in Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The progress of his work and his plans for a trip to Rome.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discussion of the division of an estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived safely despite the heavy fog.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Gives a detailed description of his sight-seeing in Rome, and mentions some of the artists he has met there. Expresses confidence in his abilites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Valentine with colored picture and poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Saw the advertisement regarding the \"Old City Tavern\" and wants to know the size of the lot and the price wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Scarlet fever and measles have been prevalent in Louisville, and the children there have whooping cough. Describes an enclosed daguerrotype of his granddaughters, and discusses the interests of each girl. William has received his diploma and will practice medicine in Louisville. Thanks Sally for the \"James Town Diamond.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Recently sent him 20 copies of the \"Enquirer\" with the remainder of Galt's article. Lackey plans to move east as the climate does not agree with him. Mentions Alexander Galt's appointment as Post Master in Norfolk and the marriage of Mary Willing Byrd to Mr. Fitchett. In 3 months last year 14000 people went through there on their way to California. \"You can have no idea of the might of our country till you see the Mississippi valley.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes how he has settled his affairs before leaving Florence. Gives a resume of what he has learned and his itinerary of his trip home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Needs an additional copy of the essay on \"Reading, recreation, and amusement\" and wants the recipient to hire someone to transcribe it and give both copies to Dr. Fonerden [?] when the recipient reaches Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Now occupies the old City Tavern lot and wants to know Galt's selling price for the lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Harrison has chartered a steamboat to go to Jamestown to plant ivy on the ruins. This was a result of Bell Harrison's remark to Mr. Everet that that should be done, and his offer to accompany her. Inquires about Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Rayland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Praises John's \"Report\" and his \"Future of the Democracy.\" Loves eastern Virginia, but finds living cheaper in the western part of the state. Each boy pays $200 and he has several from out of state. Describes his family. Visited with Major and Mrs. W[illia]mson at Lexington, where he saw Harry Williamson. Sends a translation of the \"Hymn of the Three Archangels\" from Faust. [Note: Major Williamson is probably Thomas Holmes Williamson while Harry is probably Henry Watson Williamson. These are half-brothers of John and Gabriel Galt Williamson.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Loves Williamsburg in the spring, with all its trees and flowers. There has been much socializing, because a Dutch frigate is in port. Recommends \"The Wide Wide World\" to her. Sends them a rose. Letter is signed \"Zene\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Drafts of three letters requesting the forwarding of various essays to John Wiley, Bookseller, New York; Dr. Forbes Winslow, Editor of the Journal of Psychological Medicine, London; and the Editor of the Times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on William's poetry, and the success of his school. John has published 2 large medical works and 12 pamplets, some of which have been republished in European journals. Mr. and Mrs. Gray (Lizzie Valentine) recently visited Sally. Mentions John Williamson's family and \"our little Georgia Cousin, Mary...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Alexander has nearly finished the likeness of the writer. He will make a plaster cast, and then place it at halls, where it should be as well received as the Bacchanto. Mentions Billy Loyall and Mr. Valentine. Jim is slowly improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that he mail an enclosed letter, and send him certain books. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cannot send her more than 10 of the present issue. They are, however, corrected copies, while the first numbers printed, of which she received a copy, were not entirely correct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Introduces Mr. and Mrs. Waller, and Miss Sallie Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Got Sallie and Mrs. Cole well placed on the boat. Gives Jim's address in Philadelphia. Note from Alexander Galt that Mr. Tyler and his family were on the boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her trip to Norfolk, and her visit with Alexander Galt's family. Mr. and Mrs. John Tyler and their five children were on the boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returns the books borrowed by \"cousin Mary Eliza\" and requests another one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of condolence on death of his father, Dr. William Craig Galt. Writes that Mr. Denison and his family will leave December 1 for their new congregation at St. Paul's Church, Louisville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the clipping from the \"Gazette\" of writings by herself and John. Alick [Galt, his brother] is with him and will cut the cameo as soon as possible. He brought with him a small copy of the Bacchante, and a bust of their father. Has purchased a home outside Buchanan. Is glad Mr. Pryor is returning to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation for Mrs. Mary Galt and family, Williamsburg, to attend the wedding of Lissie A. Williamson to Randolph Harrison, Christ Church, November 30, at 5 p.m.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Two printed obituaries of Dr. William Craig Galt of Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is very upset to hear that Elizabeth must be shut up in as dark a place as possible. Requests word on Elizabeth's condition by every mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Attended Lizzy Williamson's wedding in Norfolk. Describes the views from her windows.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes their wedding trip to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Thought New York would be much noisier than it is. Comments on the enormous collars that are fashionable there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad to hear Elizabeth has improved. Describes the year as \"a melancholy one to the Lambert Family.\" [Note: This letter is dated 1854, but was certainly written in 1853. The year of melancholy because of the death of General William Lambert.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents James Semple's health is better than at any time since his African trip. News of her family. Hears about the Brownes of Louisville through her cousin Robert Miller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a gift from little Alexander. Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Littleton are visiting them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was very pleased to get her description of the wedding of Lizzie Williamson and Randolph Harrison. Describes her sister's ill health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends him word of the sudden death of his sister, Alexina, and describes her last illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses an article regarding the Crania Britannica which he would like published in Yandel's periodic. Article included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Obituary notice for Alexina Galt, daughter of Dr. Alexander Galt of Norfolk\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of her young daughter Marian. Discusses Lizzie Williamson's wedding to Randolph Harrison. Understands Mr. Norwood did not accept the call to Williamsburg. Mentions Bernard Peyton, Archie McCandlish, John Seldon, and Penelope Benbury.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Map has unintelligible note on the back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has decided to name the cameo, 'Compassion,\" and encloses a poem on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation for evening of February 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Invitation for evening of February 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Is writing her after so many years for saw pieces by her in the \"Churchman\". Describes her six children. Mentions Cousin Eliza Vest, and reminisces over their childhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been so ill that could write only to Alice Tyler Denison and Tazewell Tyler. Describes the festivities in Annapolis. Describes Julia and another niece of Bishop Johns. Is very pleased that Sally's mother had her picture taken. Alice is very contented, as she should be, for Mr. Denison's congregation is very kind. Heard that the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for [Alexander] Galt's statue of Jefferson. Just heard of Alexina Galt's death. Mentions little Mary, and Willy, who is with John at P.Ed.C. House. [Note: The children mentioned at the end of this letter may be the children of William and Elizabeth Tyler Waller. Elizabeth died in 1850, leaving four children. Tazewell is Letitia's youngest full brother (1830-1874).]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The First Decade is not yet ready for distribution, but does send 300 copies of the \"Propos\". [Note: Badly torn and stained.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Martha Christian's home. Eliza Vest has returned from Lynchburg and describes \"yr darling Robert\" in glowing terms. News of many friends, including Lelia and Marianna Saunders, Virginia Joyner, and Sally Cary Peachy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Many people think John was too good in refusing to have his salary raised. Alex Galt has a $10,000 appropriation for the statue of Jefferson. Bishop John's family are moving to Alexandria. Mentions Rebecca Ewell and Lelia and Marianne Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks Galt for his kindness to his son, Robert. Is now pondering Robert's future education. Feels the four years necessary to become an apothecary would be almost useless. Dr. Upshur thinks he should be a doctor, and the writer tends to agree. Robert has not expressed an opinion. The writer is considering civil engineering, and generally would like Galt's opinion. Asks to be remembered to the Revd. Mr. Pain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of various relatives and many mutal friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sent one of Wm's letters to Mr. Wise with a very favorable recommendation. When his son is older may send him to William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents After 40 years lost his office as City Gauger [?], and blames it on universal suffrage. News of the family. Inquires about Matilda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of condolence on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter on condolence on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad to hear that Sally's mother, brother and sister are all better. News of the death of Mr. Poitiaux.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter of condolence. [Note: This letter is dated May 19, 1853, but clearly refers to Elizabeth Galt's death and must, therefore, have been written one year later.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends sympathy on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The day after his last letter to Sally [see May 17, 1854] he read in the paper of Elizabeth's sudden death. Was rather prepared for it, and sends condolences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Heard from Mrs. Semple of Elizabeth's death and sends condolences.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents He is coming to school to Galt next session, and is bringing his cousin from Alabama. The cousin wants to prepare for the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Condolences on the death of Elizabeth Galt. Comments that while he never met her she was \"an object [of] deep interest to the entire community from the seclusion in which she lived, [and] the misfortune that she suffered.\" Asks that condolences be sent to John's cousins, the Misses Galts [Gabriella and Sally], on the death of their mother. [Note: The second death referred to is probably that of Mary Arnet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The bearer, William, is the son of the servant Sally now in the Asylum. He wants to know if she can be brought home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mourns the death of Elizabeth J. Galt. Will visit her the first time she goes to Kings Creek. Has a large family. Mary E. Walker visited her recently.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests news of the family since Elizabeth's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the boy as he promised. He wishes him to be a good Latin and Greek scholar, and strong in Mathematics, but Galt has complete control of him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Praise of her sister Elizabeth. Notes that Williamsburg is very sickly and there have been several cases of typhus fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The quote is from a poem written by Rev. H.M. Denison on the death of his wife, Alice Tyler Denison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents \"Cousin\" may refer to Sally M. Galt. Condolences on a death [probably that of Elizabeth J. Galt]. Mentions Marianne Saunders, Lou Petitt [?], and the Bishop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like to borrow $20 for a few days.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Finds Galt's description of Abe not flattering, but hopes \"that gentle persuasive, Master Birch\" will change things. There has been much sickness in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes Lissie Williamson Harrison as a \"first rate housekeeper,\" and her home as in a \"beautiful situation\" and \"large... and elegant.\" Have seen Julien Harrison and his wife often. \"The neighborhood is principally made up of Harrisons.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of condolence. Sends her condolences on the death of Lettie's sister Alice Tyler Denison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been at the Fauquier Springs. Will shortly go to Kentucky to care for Bessie, her sister Alice's child, and bring back Alice's remains. Her son, Robert, will go to school in Fredericksburg. News of her father and brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The female patients at the Asylum have made various things to be exhibited at the Fair, including two quilts. [Almost half this letter is torn away.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lizzy Williamsburg  Harrison has a son. News of their relatives in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like him to do a bust of John and hopes he can stay with them while doing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would be glad to do her brother's bust, as he hopes to make as many portraits as possible before the Jefferson statue. Has an appointment to do a portrait bust of Mrs. Bruce.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the sympathy on the death of her brother. Wants to borrow a book for Mrs. Ashburn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels \"John Birch\" will cure Abe's laziness. Money is very tight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the circumstances and manner of her brother's death. [Note: Gabriella Galt (ca. 1815-1891) is discussing the suicide of her brother, William Trebell Galt (1814-1854). They were children of William Trebell Galt and his second wife, Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genalogy, I.E.1.b. and c., p. 5.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Letter regarding Alexander Galt, Jr.'s proposed statue of Jefferson with a long quotation from A. Galt regarding his method of preparation for the work. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of the family's health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Terry does not want to go to school to Mr. Pryor, and the writer hopes Galt can persuade him to return to his school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses money to pay for Abe's schooling. Would have sent it sooner, but because of the pressure in the money market the bank could not give it to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Galt to enquire about Abe's debt of $142.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is worried that he has not heard from his parents in the last year. Enjoys his church and congregation. His wife is a school teacher. Sends love and respects to \"the white family.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will pay only for a few items on the bill sent him. Thinks that it is disgraceful that his ward, Abel, a boy of twelve years, should be charged with these things. Refers to a Virginia law whereby a student cannot charge goods without the consent of a parent or guardian. Says that Galt's school will break down if he cannot keep his students from running up big bills without permission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels Dr. Mayo avoided him while in Norfolk. Sends Abe's fare to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her arrival there and describes the College building. Inquires about the number of students at \"Mary College,\" especially the number from Petersburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses Dr. Goode's will and Galt's opinion on if he was legally competent to make a will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Advertisement for the school run by William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The bust and picture arrived safely and he understands Mr. Coolidge's picture arrived in Boston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His sons, Edward (14) and Thomas (16), are interested in his school, and Hardy wonders if there is room for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Returns his \"handsome relative\" to school, in hopes the strap will improve him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Deed is for the rent of the small farm belonging to Dr. A. D. Galt's heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His fifteen year old brother is interested in attending Galt's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jim has been promoted. Zander enjoyed his visit in Augusta with John's family, and is on his way to Mr. Bruce's to do his likeness. News of other pieces of Zander's work. Describes his visit to Williamsburg and Mr. Grigsby's speech. Gabriella Galt got the board to let her exchange her lot for 2/3 of Griffin's next to the Asylum. She will continue her boarding house there. Discusses his three youngest children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Refers to various calamities suffered by his family and himself, but expresses hope that things will improve. Discusses the troubles he has brought upon his wife, Inde. Has not made plans for the future \"owing to the surrounding circumstances... close confinement... under bolts and bars day and night....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about her family. Asks her to write his wife. Hopes Bob can soon get him discharged. Continuation of August 2 to affect Dr. \"Gawilt\" plans to discharge him soon, but a member of his family must come for him. Cannot go into town, as closely confined, and has no clothing but a shirt. [Note: These two letters on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of various boys who are, or are not, planning to attend Galt's school. Describes the pitcher, medal and diploma awarded to Zander at the fair in Charleston. Yesterday there was a yellow fever scare. Describes measures against the fever taken by the town and the resulting loss of business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is now ready to work on his bust and will come down next week. Plans to return to Florence in October. The bust of Mrs. Gatewood was well received in Charleston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hope to see the Millingtons again before they go to Philadephia. Understands the yellow fever is bad in Norfolk, but the smallpox is abating in Staunton. Have seen many friends. Alick Galt visited them and plans to go to Williamsburg soon to make a bust of Dr. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His sons will leave for Galt's school under the care of their brother George. Discusses the foibles of boys their age, and common attitudes toward them. Gives instructions on Galt's care of the boys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will come next week. Is very worried about the epidemic in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The fever is in Norfolk but is confined to the area of what was Barry's which was burned two nights ago. The disease might have stopped if it had been burned sooner. The Post Office has been moved to the Academy as a precaution. The panic is the worst ever and a fifth of the people have left. Harry Harwod, John Emmerson,Dr. Schoolfield, and Capt. Barron are all ill, but the relatives are composed and safe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The Custom's House is being moved to Old Point. News of the epidemic and its effect on their relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents If the yellow fever is in Williamsburg he should leave. Inquires about the mad people and if the recipient likes living there. All his ducks died. His grandfather is busy plowing. [Note: Seemingly Wilson wrote over someone else's writing of this letter. Clearly he is a young boy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The papers have reported the illnesses and deaths of many friends in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Knows Galt's devotion to duty and does not think he will move his office to Hampton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note to Robert M. Garrett for $200. Receipted on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sarah [a servant?] has the fever. News of many illnesses and deaths from the fever. Capt. Joy [?] brought a doctor and 10 nurses from New Orleans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Feels the family should leave Norfolk immediately to escape the fever. Does not feel the fever is contagious.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for $100 remembrance of their distressed people. At least 500 people are under treatment there. About 25 die each day. Brooks' brother and Jim Tottendoll died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends fruit and flowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of many people in Norfolk, mainly a listing of friends who have died. Comments on the politicians' workings against Galt's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mrs. Mary Ann Raincock Galt continues to improve. News of many illnesses and deaths from the fever. Only 15 people went to church, and as the minister had three calls to attend dying people the service was suspended. The disease does seem to be abating, as only 13 were buried yesterday. There are not 1000 whites on their feet in Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His father has the fever. All their \"home\" physicians are ill or nursing their own families. She is convalescing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Dr. Holmes thinks his father is doing well. News of many deaths and illnesses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has just received news of the death of their father. Hopes William can ease the shock to their sister, Anna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes to stay there until April, as it is quite inexpensive, and he will then be much better prepared to become a physician. Will then practice in Norfolk, as his father wanted him to, and there are now very few doctors there. Hopes Mr. Vaughan will become Post Master.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Discusses his visit with relatives in Richmond. Alexander Galt, Jr. left a plaster cast of the Bacchante with the Strobias. A daguerreotype of John Lambert looks just like Cousin William Lambert. Torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends word of the death of his sister Annie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Laments the death of her step-daughter, Anne Jeffrey Galt. Packed and sent Alexina's and Anne's clothes. Discusses what needs to be done regarding Alexander Galt's will. Fears after the debts are paid little will be left. Plans to open a school for girls 8 to 14 in January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Action taken by Robert Blassingham against Pleasant Baker and John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Anne Jeffrey Galt was the daughter of the late Dr. Alexander Galt of Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Mourns the death of his father and sisters. Is \"filling the situation in the Yard which my poor Father held.\" Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses the pedigree prepared by Wm. Dunlop and comments on it. [Note: The enclosure is a history of the early Galts, tracing their descent from Normans named FitzGaultier. A letter of February 11, 1838, from W. Dunlop to Capt. Patrick H. Galt is included. As William Galt explains, the original was lost, but he had made a copy and then made this copy for Dr. John Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His nephew, John H. Nash, plans to enter Galt's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that Galt let James come home, and send his bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Zander had to leave for he wants to finish his design for the seal for the state of Virginia. Details regarding the settlement of Alexander Galt Sr.'s estate. News of various boys who plan to attend Galt's school and of a large fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regarding his father's will. His son is to return home to enter a clerkship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Order by Thomas O. Cogbill, clerk, Circuit Court of Williamsburg and James City County, to Sergeant of the City of Williamsburg, for an attachment of goods from William Weight and John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents The snow and ice make it difficult to get out, especially as they do not have \"pavements on our sidewalks.\" Mr. Barziza's son wrote from California that George and John Lambert are well and George recently found a large piece of gold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Lettie Tyler Semple hopes to go to Spezzier in April. If he wants to contact her about going to Europe, he should send the letters to Robert Tyler in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like to go on the same ship as Mrs. Semple. Hopes to return to Virginia next month and finish the bust of Mr. Ruggin. Has an order from Congress for a bust of Chief Justice Rutledge for the Supreme Court room in Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her return to Norfolk from Williamsburg. Describes Mr. Lindsay's place, where they are staying. [?] does not want Luce and the writer to go to California until Fall, but wants Sister and Charlotte to go immediately. [Note: This letter may be from Anne Capron (1831-1909) the second daughter of Richard ( - ) and Sarah Trebell Galt Capron (1795-1847). The Capron children were Mary, Anne, Lucy, Charlotte, and Gabriel (1835- ). See Galt Genealogy, I.E.12., p. 11.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summons for Richard Ford, Robert McCandlish, Goodrich Durvey, John M. Galt, and William R.C. Douglas to appear in Williamsburg Circuit Court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that Mrs. Mary D. Galt's share of the rent for the Old City Tavern be sent to him, if Mr. Palmer has not made other arrangements.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Hopes Alex can come soon. News of their healths. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sails for Europe on the Asia on July 9, and fears will not get to Williamsburg before then, so would like Galt to send his bust to the Grove on Thursday to be put on the boat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks Galt to loan him some money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents His travel plans. Comments on the exhibition of paintings and sculpture of modern artists he saw in London. Dined with Judge Mason. [Note: This letter is probably misdated. Compare with June 28, 1856].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her voyage, and her sightseeing in Paris. Comments on military rule and the Empress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains his article in the \"Albion\" replying to the attack in the Charleston Mercury and giving his reasons for his point of view.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will make enquiries as to Mr. Ramsey's reliability from George H. Jones, Gen. John S. Millson, Mrs. Mary Raincock Galt, Aaron Jeffrey, and Hugh B. Grigsby. Gives what he knows on the location of Alexander's works. Is pleased that John is going to write the biography of Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Cousin Sue has asked her to write him for examples of poetry written by a lunatic to go into a book on Virginia history and literature by Prof. Ramsay of Washington. Ramsey had letters of introduction for Prof. Maupin, Gov. Wise and Mr. Thompson, and has Sue's poems, Anna's poems, and a biographical notice of cousin Alex.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Action against Edwin Hurt and John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Requests that he send the rest of the payment for the bust to his brother James. Describes the marble and his progress on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents News of many relatives in Williamsburg and elsewhere, including Gabriella Galt, Charlotte Capron, Mrs. Dickie Galt, and the Southall and Williamson families. Feels Williamsburg will ultimately be a large town, as several buildings are going up and the College and schools, while not large, are satisfactory. While things are now quiet at the Asylum, the appointment of a new Board next year will probably cause political problems. Dr. Stribling [?] has recently resigned from the Asylum at Staunton. Comments on the recent Presidental election. Draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Receipt for $150 received from Dr. John M. Galt for a bust made by Alexander Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wonders if Galt will subscribe $20 or more to the celebration of the 166th anniversary of the foundation of the College. Saunders feels it may appear ridiculous to visitors, as they will see \"the slender furnishing of the halls with pupils.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Note to Ball and Santon for $85.25 for building supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the picture, which has been put in a prominent place over the mantlepiece. Heard from Alex that he has finished John's bust and will soon send it. John is sending various books to Randolph Macon and Henry and Emory Colleges.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has delayed sending his sons until now, since received letter on the postponement of the session. Is sending another son, Samuel [or Lemuel]. Leaves the course of study up to the recipient, but wants them to have a \"good collegiate education.\" Joseph will probably go to the University. Sends $250 by the boys and will send the rest when required. \"Relying upon your good judgement and discretion, I deliver them up to your management.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not heard from brother Walker in three weeks. The storm in Richmond was very severe, several houses lost their roofs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends the answers to his inquiry concerning Mrs. M. Gentin [?] as copied from the inquest before the Justices when the Lunatic was examined.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will send his sketch of [Alexander Galt Jr?]'s life for him to approve before sending it to Mr. Ramsey.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes her European travels. Hopes to return home soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents A letter from Y.B. Watkins stated that Galt wants Y.B. Watkins to go to the writer's home. If Galt thinks it prudent, it is all right with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents On the occasion of her sixteenth birthday will begin a correspondence with her cousin. Dr. and Virginia Bayless and Mary Browne have returned to Louisville from Missouri with the 6 Bayless children. Mary cares for Judy [Browne Booth]'s four children. Were disappointed that Alexander Galt did not visit them. News of the marriages of her brothers and sister. [Note: Elizabeth Gray Galt (1841-    ) was the daughter of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. Her grandfather, William Craig Galt, was Sally M. Galt's uncle. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.1.h., p. 13.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Summarizes Alexander Galt's activities, including spending the summer of 1855 in Williamsburg, and recently sending the marble bust of John M. Galt to them. News of various Williamsburg friends, including Marianna Saunders' marriage to Mr. Wilmer, the Episcopal minister, Mrs. Vest's eldest son's graduation from the University of Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Semple's travels in Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Understands Galt has a building to rent in Williamsburg, and while the advertisement says it is 160 feet long and 44 feet wide, Watkins would like to know the number of rooms, and the height, and whether it is brick or stone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends her some poetry that is comforting in time of death. The poems are by George W. Doane and L.H. Signurrez [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Consoles her on the death of her mother. Discusses death of Mamie's little \"Clopton\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Comments on a funeral service by an English clergyman, and compares it to one at sea, and with funerals in Florence. Has begun a bass relief for the font of St. Paul's, Richmond. Is sorry that \"that little boy\" [a son of Dr. John Williamson?] has such a dreadful disease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsoles her on the death of her mother. Offers to come stay with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsoles her on the death of her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsoles her on the death of her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSympathizes with her in the death of her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends condolences on the death of her mother. [Note: These 2 letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas so glad to see Walker and hear about all their Williamsburg friends. News of her father and other members of her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence on the death of her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is written by \"Sawney\". Discusses his work and that of various acquaintances of his.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him a copy of his speech and hopes Galt agrees with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants information regarding the date of delivery of S. Bowman's, S.T. Bowman's and C. Durfey's bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his newest book, which will soon be on sale. Inquires about inexpensive ways of sending single copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeplores some action of a young relative of theirs. News of various friends in Italy and of his work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very anxious to see the recipient, who is her sister, as well as to see Emily. Mr. Minor, Mrs. Wilmer's baby, and Mr. Washington have all died fairly recently. There is music every evening at the hospital. [Note: For identification of writer see November 26, 1858]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the long hours he has had to work. Discusses the reception of his book by [Galt] and various newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Dr. Gessner Harrison, May 26, 1858, and August 2, 1858. Discusses the reception of his book. [Attested copy.] The letter was likely written prior to 1858 August 2.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Galt's school and his comments on the writer's book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of the family, especially ill health. Understands Gay Williamson would move to Williamsburg in October. They thought Gabriel had bought Mr. Jones' house, but he said he was only renting it as the purchase price was too high.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Dix was pleased with the Asylum and could find no faults, \"which we considered as a great compliment, as her object in visiting charitable institutions is to discover errors and have them remedied.\" She gave the patients pictures, and ribbon and mouseline to make into quilts. The patients were very pleased that the recipient and Aunt Strobia visited them and saw their chapel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the advertisements for his book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to send their 16 year old son, Thomas, to William and Mary, and wonder if he could board with them. Describes her trip to Rockbridge Baths and Natural Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes they can take Tom. Is almost blind from quintine. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe rules of the Asylum prevent their taking Tom as a boarder, but would be happy to have him stay with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe will not return to school since his father thinks it best to read under his supervision, and in the spring he will go to business. Expresses his thanks to both Mr. and Mrs. Galt for their attention when he was sick. Walter Thomson and Roscoe Browne left for the school that day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the Ohio land claim of the heirs of their grandfather, James Galt. Lists the heirs as the Saunders, Gabriella and Sally Galt, the Caprons, Cousin John, Alex, and themselves. Reports his progress on the Jefferson statue. Has lent Jim so much money that has none to live on. [First sheet only.] [Note: The heirs listed are those of James Galt (1741- 1800) by his two wives. The Saunders are children of Lucy Galt and John Saunders; Gabriella and Sally the surviving children of William and Mary Godwin Galt; the Caprons the children of Sarah Galt and Richard Capron; Cousin John is Dr. John Minson Galt (1785-1815); Alex. is Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt, son of Gabriel Galt; and Alexander and William R. Galt were sons of Alexander Galt (1793-1855). James Galt's nine other children left no descendents. See Galt Genealogy, I.E., pp. 4-11.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow some money for a short time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGabriella Galt is far happier when her house is full of boarders than when it is empty. Her one purpose is to care for her sister, whose condition rarely changes. Some of Gabriella's immediate family are buried in the Hospital grounds, and she just had a wall put around their graves. Miss Dix visited them in June. Gabriel Williamson and his family are living on a fairly new \"country-seat\" \"on the left hand road to the mill-pond.\" The \"recent revolution in the Asylum\" led to Dr. Williamson being \"reinstated in his former position-- i.e. living in the building.\" Mr. Barziza intends to remain in Texas. Mr. Pryor's school resumes in the fall. Discusses Mr. Pryor's confirmation and joining the Baptist Church. During the last year the College lost Professors Washington and Minor. Discusses recent decisions and actions of the Visitors concerning the College. Summarizes the annual circular of the Jefferson Medical College. This has been an excellent year for fruit. The Asylum has 274 patients, and can hold no more than 300. Approves of the Legislature's decision on the placement of a third asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegret that they cannot keep Tom as a paying boarder, and that Dr. John Williamson is under the same restraint. Tom has asked Mr. Moriyson [?] to keep him. Feels the College would present more tempations than a private boarding house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe writer has not heard from her daughter in a long time. She is now almost entirely blind. Speaks of \"my fellow Servants,\" including Lucy Jones, Alex, Arena, who lives in the old house, and Oliver's family. When she was young she lived \"where a large school was kept...\" Is almost 90 now, as was 10 at the time of the siege of York[town]. Their kind mistress [Mrs. Mary D. Galt] died this year. L [Note: This letter, seemingly from an old slave of the Galts, may well be in Sally Maria Galt's handwriting.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been disappointed in orders this year. Describes his statue of Jefferson, the problems he has faced in working on it, and his other work.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy the Williamsburg Hustings Court of Robert M. Garrett, Sydney Smith, John C. Mercer, Lemuel J. Bowden, and John M. Galt as School Commissioners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Williamson gave her her letter. Emily married Mr. Batte and lives in Petersburg. Lottie married Mr. Gilliam. Mentions Emily Christian, Lizzie, Mary Gregory Purcell, Dr. and Mrs. Williamson who live in the \"West-End,\" Sallie Galt, Mr. Moore, Mr. James, and Miss Carter. Lives in the Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to help [Alexander Galt], but at the present time there is no work planned that he could get the commission for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNeeds to borrow some money to pay his bills. Alexander wrote that he could not help him, and people have been healthy so that he has had few patients. Has resumed his visits to Miss Pattie. Spent a dull Christmas tormented by the noise of firecrackers and pistol shots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that by the end of the month William can lend him some money. There was an Anti Letcher meeting last night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the loan of the money. Zander wrote Ma [their father's second wife] that he removed the mould from the plaster cast [of Jefferson?]. He will soon send three copies of their father's bust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a photograph of the Jefferson statue for himself and one for the relatives in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe committee to raise subscriptions for the celebration of the college's founding has been told by the faculty to get $15 from each subscripber. Requests that Galt send that amount.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses James D. Galt's money problems and his own. News of his other work. Describes a Bachelor's Ball he gave with some other friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs so weighted down by work that he has considered leaving the University but does not have the capital to start a school, and that is all he could do. Describes Mr. Gildersleeve's classes' readings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests his assistance in selling some stock and in other business relating to the rent of the [Old City Tavern?] lot in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill sell the stock shares for him. Mr. William Palmer will take care of certain details regarding his mother's estate. Hopes for the improvement of the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Cole holds up the execution of P. Slater against E. Hurt and Slaughter until Galt can pay the amount due Hurt's estate for the purchase of 2 women slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the stock certificates he wants sold, and promises to show Armistead's opinion to Mr. Palmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis life, work, and problems in Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the marble for the [Jefferson] statue and the progress on various pieces of work. Encloses two more photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the sale of his stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter is addressed to \"Dr. Gault\". Requests a loan of money or clothing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip from Galt's home to Norfolk. News of various boys [who were Galt's students?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of John, Mrs. Ragland, Mrs. Keith, Fanny Stribling, Mrs. Saunders, and Lelia. Sends greetings to various Lambert relatives in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends information on the cost of pamphlets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the revolution in Italy in some detail. Would like to come home but cannot afford to, for has lent Jim $1200.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlex has been entered with Mr. Morris.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of many relatives and friends, including Uncle Harry, Baynie [?] Tunstall, Maddy and Bettie Gatewood, Dessy Barziza, Pinny [Barziza?], Miss Helen and Mrs. Coleman. Believes his father is expecting orders. [Note: Thomas Gatewood Williamson was the oldest son of Gabriel and Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson. When his mother died, Tom and his sister were often cared for by the A.D. Galt family. His father was also in the Navy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe writer's health is enough restored that she has been able to go out and shop at Mrs. Hofener's. Mentions a well near Mrs. Hofener's door. The water at the Asylum is not cool, and the food is plain, always bacon, beef, or lamb. Occasionally they have fish, though not as often as she would have . \"They don't place any dishes or plates containing food ever at breakfast dinner or supper; But every allowance is placed on his own plate at each me..\" Mrs. Christian always gives her more than enough. Mrs. Christian says they do not give them vegetables, hashes, stews, and soups because so many patients are subjected to diarrhea. Mentions Mrs. Grubbs, Miss Carrot, and Mrs. Raglin, all patients.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Miss Mary Copeland, by O.S. Fowler, Professor of Phrenology, W. Giles, Reporter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of the situation in Italy. The statue is about one third done in marble. Is working on a statue called L'Allegro.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad Ann Robinson left Rose Dixon some money, as the latter needs it. News of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her information on a daguerreotype taken by Mr. Morsters of Baltimore of the girls at Chesapeake College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been appointed by the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia to speak at the laying of the capstone of the \"New College of Wm. and Mary\" and would like to know about the architecture of the building, if it has columns, a general idea of its appearance, and, if possible, would like a diagram of it. Offers to preach at the church the Sunday preceding the ceremony. While there will try to see Mrs. Keith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of her daughter's family in Lynchburg. May visit her in Williamsburg next month. [Note: The writer, Ann Eliza Ege Dove (1789-1865), was the daugher of Samuel and Elizabeth Walker Ege. Samuel's sister, Elizabeth, married Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) and was Sally M. Galt's maternal grandmother. Another sister, Sarah, married David Lambert and was the grandmother of Caroline Lambert Harrison. The daugher she speaks of was probably Ann Eliza Dove Copeland Hughes. See Ege Genealogy, II.A.7., p.11.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf the daguerreotypist has a picture taken at the last session at Chesapeake Hall, she would like a copy. Describes the picture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a recent visit to the Lunatic Hospital there, and another visit with a botanist interested in American plants. Discusses political affairs in Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her recent severe illness, her baby, and her other children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the death of his Captain, Gabriel Galt Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany people will not discuss Galt's school with him, so he can give him little information. The reasons he has heard for people not sending their sons include too long a vacation, too distant a location, and need for more teachers. Inquires if Galt could follow G. Harrison's example. Alex is at William and Mary. Tells of Gabriel Galt Williamson's death at Pensacola from a fever contracted at Key West. Mrs. Williamson is in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the death of \"our dear Brother Gabriel [Galt Williamson]\" who, though ill with yellow fever, saved his crew in the shipwreck on September 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Hanell [?] is not known there, but he can probably get the bond cashed. Is improving slowly, but fears the trip to New York he wants to take will impair his health. [Note: Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt (1789-1836) and [?] Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.9.a., p.8]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecently visited Dr. Chissley, the Superintendant of the Lunatic Asylum in Lexington, and his daughter. While there went to Ashland and, at a dance at the asylum, danced with Theodore Clay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her hope that her sister and \"Brother Robert\" will be happy in their married life. Asks Sally to tell Tom Harrison that she regrets breaking off their correspondence, as she now learns that the girls can write men if the governess mails the letters. Asks to be remembered to Dr. Galt. [Note: Tom Harrison is probably Thomas Randolph Harrison (1842-      ), eldest son of William and Caroline Lambert Harrison.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very upset that he has not been paid for the font, and various other work, so that he is in financial straits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of Dr. John M. Galt with the Sergeant of Williamsburg for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the dresses she has worn to several parties. Is not going to teach, but hopes to get a job with a literary journal. Is anxious to hear about Mrs. Joyners' [?] wedding, if Kate Waller is going to marry O. Jennings, and about Mrs. Williamson and Mr. Woolfolk. [Note: Mary Copeland (1843-  ), daughter of Ann Dove and John Copeland, and granddaughter of Ann Ege and John Dove, was a second cousin once removed of Sally M. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. A. 7. d. I., p. 13]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends a firm dealing in Spanish literature, and suggests that she send her writing to various periodic through him. Also discusses various books on Spain. Their old house \"down town\" is being repaired for Mrs. Gabriel Williamson to live there. Mrs. Williamson's brother, Mr. Woolfolk, assists in Mr. Pryor's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of Leanthe as a servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of his improved financial state and new work he is doing. Thinks he will have the Jefferson statue done in time to return home in the fall. Summarizes his daily schedule, and gives some account of his friends. Discusses his refusal to meet Mrs. Stowe, and compares her to Benedict Arnold. People either fear or like H.R. Wise, but all admire his manly conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him some vaccine virus. William's school is not doing so well, for several students were ill last spring. Alexander writes that he was attacked in a cafe by Ferguson, a Kentuckian. Frank [Francis Land Galt] has passed his exam for Assistant Surgeon. Sends a drawing and an explanation of [Gabriel] Alick D[ickie Galt]'s improvement on the trephine. Norfolk has been unusually healthy. Mentions Emily and Lucy Galt and their sister Mrs. Baylor. [Note: Emily and Lucy Galt, and Louisa Galt Baylor were daughters of Dr. John Minson Galt (1808-1868) and sisters of Francis Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p. 7]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his travel plans for himself and the statue. Reports favorable progress on the Jefferson and other statues. Gives some political news, including his impressions of how Italians vote.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLynchburg is very quiet. Plans to attend the July 4 celebration in Lynchburg, including the students' ball and then go on to Natural Bridge and Peaks of Otter. Is writing for the Family Journals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds Lynchburg very dull. Discusses her writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlex wrote that the visitors to his studio included Lady Murray, formerly Maid of Honor to Queen Victoria, and that the Bacchante has received good notice in Edinburg. Understands small pox is very prevalent in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased by Miss Kate's marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his work, especially the model used for his Sappho and the plans for the statue at the University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes evenings in the Square with the band playing. Mentions Mrs. Letcher, and Mrs. McMurdo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to spend July 4th with her, before going to Old Point. \"All the N.York world are mad on the Japanese subjects.\" Has refused 3 invitations to meet with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn and she are both pleased that they plan to visit. Gay Woolfolk Williamson will not be there, for she is going to visit Lizzie, Randolph, and their new daughter, Lelia Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the servant, Sally, sent to them from Williamsburg. [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on various literary men of her acquaintance, including Mr. Frank Alfriend, Mr. English, and Mr. Hope.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the opening of the Presidential campaign there. Describes his work at the St. Vincent Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of various Williamsburg friends, including Susan Henley, Mrs. Bright, Kate Edloe Marshall, Sally Edloe, and Jean Bright. Also discusses Jennie and the Dr.'s travel plans. [Note: Jennie and the Dr. are Virginia Browne Bayless and George Bayless. See below, August 17, 1860].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCoraden [?] B. Cast, a patient from Caroline County, January 20, 1858, is cured and recommended for discharge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the Trustees of the Academy have voted to offer him the position of the head of the Academy, describes the building, and the pupils he would have.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMany friends regret not seeing her. Tom Williamson loves the scenery in North Carolina. Describes Mrs. Henderson's party for the children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCircular letter on political matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWanted to borrow money, and not get an advance on Aunt Betsy's hire. [Note: On the same sheet is a draft letter to Mrs. Casey regarding the mental and physical health of her mother.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReally wishes they could have visited for a longer time. Mary [Browne] has only a few students in her school, but has six boarders. Maria Anderson is one of the boarders. Hopes Sally and John can come for Lizzy Galt's wedding. Her fiancee is a son of Dr. Chiply of Lexington, Kentucky and a Superintendant of the Lunatic Asylum. News of her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the Continental Hotel, where he is staying, and his room. On his trip met Dr. Hurt, who knows many Williamsburg people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the crowds during the Prince of Wales' visit. Enjoyed her visit in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to \"Dr. Gault\". Wants the money for last quarter and would like some blankets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the claim to Virginia military land in Ohio. [Signatures on document represent John M. Galt of Georgia (1808- 1868), William T. Saunders [Mary and Sarah Saunders listed in text], (1817-    ), William R. Galt, Alexander Galt, James D. Galt [all sons of Alexander Galt (1793- 1855)]. G.A.D. Galt (1830-1908), Annie, Mary, and Gabriel Capron [Lucy, Charlotte, and Sarah also listed in text], and Gabriella V. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1., 3., 7.,9.,11., and12.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of the death of Barbara Page. Susan \"and your Uncle Dabney\" [Dr. Dabney Browne] are planning a school in James City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not get anything definite from the brother and executor of George T. Williamson regarding the Ohio land claim, so has engaged Mr. J. McCormick as a lawyer. Encloses power of attorney to be signed by all the heirs [see December 6, 1860 above]. The 730 acres still due is not valuable land. Discusses the Yankees and their quarrel with the South in vigorous language. [Note: The writer is Dr. John M. Galt (1808-1868), son of John Minson Galt and Nancy Herbert. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7. a., p.7.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of her aunts' health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a slate of Stephen A. Douglas for President and Herschel V. Johnson for Vice-President. Two copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Capron has a job with Judge Daniel to care for his two little children. Sally [Lambert Jr.?] is in New York, and saw the \"late W[ashington] Irving's\" home. [Note: Washington Irving died in 1859. Certainly this letter was written before the start of the Civil War, and Southerners rarely went North before late Spring.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses distress at Mary's accident, but knows she is in good hands. [Note: While the writer calls Sally \"Cousin\", there were so many cousins named Ann that it is impossible to identify the writer or the injured Mary.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses resolutions from the faculty concerned with Galt's liberality to the College since the fire. If he wishes to continue, he might indicate that the money be used for the Library, and how long the gift will continue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites concerning the legal case of the heirs of James Galt, and feels there is need for evidence of the kinship of the present heirs as grand-children of James Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe enemy has not advanced past Warwick county, and our soldiers hold the roads between there and here. Many families left Williamsburg, and were replaced by refugees from Hampton with nothing but what they wore. The first night many slept on the Court House green. Col. Magruder \"has just sent to John for the old map of the battle ground which is the only copy exant and belonged to our grandfather who you know was chief Surgeon to the forces in Virginia. General Lee has sent for a copy.\" Most servants are opposed to the enemy. Soldiers are coming and going from the house all day, and officers are staying with them. Mary Copland and she have given about a thousand soldiers permits to visit the Asylum. [Draft] [Note: A second letter, addressed \"Dearest Cousin\" and signed S.M. Galt is probably of the same date as the infromation contained is identical. It mentions that the College and the Court House are being used for barracks, and they have been making beds for the hospital for wounded soldiers, and that Cousin Sarah has rented her house to refugees and is going to live with Sally.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Vest and Hansford for $40 for pew rent and $215.50 on account from Dr. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the work of women in the churches making tents and clothing for the soldiers. Understands there may soon be a battle at Manassas that will decide everything. Have heard little from Davey Lambert, and asks Sally to find out if he received the things they sent. Asks her to come live with them if Williamsburg is in any danger. Describes Capitol Square.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is impossible to get coal anywhere. Is now 2nd Lt. of Artillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests 4 yds. of carpeting, a candle mould, and $1 worth of potash. Candles and soap are hard to get so she is going to make her own. The churches are all being used as hospital, so the Methodist, Baptist, and Episcopalian ministers are preaching in the chapel at the Asylum. There are 750 sick soldiers in town. Lettie Tyler Semple is living in the College hospital and has charge of all the churches. Describes the Zouave and Louisiana Regiments' ball at their camp and another at \"Col. Munford's (Tazewell Hall).\" Mrs. Millington from Tennessee has been visiting them. All their property in Philadelphia was confiscated. Seventeen sick soldiers, including 4 with typhoid, have been staying with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to \"Miss Gault\". Would like a glass of milk for a sick brother who can drink nothing but tea and milk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince most all of the timber on Galt's land has been cut and is going to waste, would like permission to have it gathered up and used.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks certain questions about the physical and mental condition of her mother. Mrs. Whitlock is not again deranged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his various military assignments in Gloucester and Mathews Counties. News of Lucia Tabb's wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests some pieces of cloth to be used for blisters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her mother's funeral. Thanks Miss Galt for her letter. Inquires if her mother knew of her insanity, and if she gave any indication of what caused it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Wm. H. Robertson, Asst. Surgeon, C.S.A. that Private Wilburne, Company A, Cobbs Legion, is suffering from mania and should be sent to the Asylum at Williamsburg, and receipt of Robert Saunders that he had been received there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Sally Galt with C.W. Mahone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is safe, but they have been \"whipped most confoundedly and all feel rather humiliated, but not by any means subdued.\" Describes the battle and his part in it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been constantly busy with visitors, and making jelly and custard for the hospital. Most of her work is for the one in the African Church which is close to her. She does not visit the soldiers as others do. Patients from the Asylum visit her almost daily. Describes Mrs. Jones, a patient. The recipient's uncle [Alexander Galt?] took a likeness of Mrs. Jones' son when he visited them. John has had 20 sick soldiers staying with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThinks his brother is right to remain in Norfolk. He will stay in Richmond where he can get some work, but is not sure that Richmond will be safe for long. Gives the latest news on the position of the armies, casulties, and the probable fate of Norfolk. Does not think the war can last longer than a year. Thinks Jim should resign his position \"but he knows better than I do what is his duty as an army officer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Galt to give Dr. Maull, the Surgeon of the 1st. De. Reg. Vol., possession of the Academy. With Mayor Lamb's concurrence, it is to be used as a Regimental Hospitals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo handwritten and four printed obituaries of Dr. John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Dr. John M. Galt, stressing the donation of medicines to the Asylum by both John M. Galt and Alexander D. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMourns the death of her brother John.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses her continuing grief over her brother's death. Dr. Williamson, who said he could not survive John, died \"Sunday week.\" Mary Williamson will probably go to Richmond. Sally is living in one half of the old house, and Mrs. Sherwell, Mrs. Clara Southall's sister, lives in the other half. Sends an obituary for the Enquirer. [Note: John G. Williamson died 13 July 1862.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands that ladies can leave Williamsburg under a flag of truce, and invites Sally to come to them. News of the family, including Davy [Lambert's sickness or wound], the death of W. Macmurdo, and of two of William Lambert's children, and of Sally's job signing bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould leave home as the library and household goods could be well taken care of by Mrs. Sherwell and Annie. The soldiers used to stop at the apple tree in their garden that hangs over the street. Describes the warfare in the area. Almost everyone has left town. Col. Durfey's yard \"(Col. Bassett's place)\" is the skirmish line. Except themselves, everyone in their end of town has taken refuge in the Asylum. Most slaves have gone to the enemy. Finds the Feder polite, even when searching the house. \"Only one shell struck the 'old house,' and that did not injure it all.\" It hit just under the window sill in the library. The house was filled with enough provisions for years, but it was all used in 6 months. Understands Gov. Wise has taken the Asylum under his charge. Mentions Mrs. Goodman, wife of one of the officers at the Asylum. Letters to her can be sent via Miss Eliza Warren, c/o Col. Tabb, Wise's [?] Legion, James City Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorries about him and \"all the Boys in the company.\" Mentions Miss Mary, Dr. Dove, and Mrs. Dove. The recipient can write him c/o Mr. Gilliam.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat William R. Galt has signed the Oath and Parole for a Loyal Citizen of the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest for protection by the Federals for Aleck Preston, a 73 year old servant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCommends the servant Arena and her children and grandchildren to the care of the Federal troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests mitigation of the requirement of taking the oath. Has not given the Confederates any information, and has no intention of writing, for has no relative in the Army, and no relatives closer than a distant cousin. Has kept the Federal laws. Would like an extension, in order to get a letter of intercession from Mrs. Dix. In May 1862 General Groves said she was to be protected because she was so kind to his people. Dr. Alesander, a Federal Surgeon from Chambersburg, Pa., asked for her name so that he could mention her kindness in a Northern newspaper. Cannot leave the servants, one of which is nearly 80. \"I know no Federal person abhors slavery more than I do.\" Knows he has the influence necessary to intercede with General Wistar. [Note: At the bottom of this letter is a recommendation to General Wistar from Rob W. West, Colonel, Commanding, headed Hd. Quarters, Fort Magruder, February 3, 1864, that Miss Galt is \"truly grief stricken and desolate\" and without a home beyond the lines. She does not object to the oath on political grounds. \"Her character is rather that of a religious recluse. Moreover she lives in a part of the town which makes it almost impossible for her to hold Communication with the Enemy...\" He will be surety for her if she can remain. On the front, and also dated February 3, 1864, is General Wistar's order that Miss Galt \"and all others like her\" be undisturbed.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePetitions that they do not have to take the oath and leave their homes. In same hand is note that Wistar permitted Miss Galt \"and all others like her\" to remain without taking the oath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to make no arrangements to leave until seeing him, and to say nothing about receiving this note.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for a book on surgery from Dr. Galt's library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe will have to take the oath or go across the lines, but she can give her property to the Lunatic Asylum. [Bottom section only]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnother copy of the petition of February 2, 1864.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very pleased that Miss Dix has remembered her in these times. Describes his nine children. If Alexander had lived he would have taken Mollie [Wm.'s daughter Mary Jeffrey Galt] with him to Florence. Is glad to hear Gabriella Galt's school is supporting her. Was recently looking over an old Masonic book on the Grand Lodge in Williamsburg, and saw the names of John M. Galt, James Galt, Peyton Randolph, John Marshall, and George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrisoners are not designated as \"Confederate,\" so a letter directed to \"Prisoner of War\" will reach someone at Fort Warren.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey are to be sure that people taking the Oath of Allegiance do it with true loyalty to the United States.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrote General Wistar in February regarding the oath, and would like an official copy of his order in reply.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been directed by the Commanding General to inform her that he can see no reason for her to be excepted from the general order. Therefore, she must take the oath or be sent across the lines. She is free to donate her property to the Lunatic Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Sarah Galt has permission to remain within the lines until the proper authorities can take action in her case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her husband and her young daughter. Inquires about Uncle John, and the possibilities for his recovery. Sally Lambert is not yet married, but is engaged to Charles McEvoy. Imagines she knows of \"poor Alex's\" death. [Note: Uncle John could be any of several people. Sally Lambert married William Edward Sparrow. \"Alex\" is most likely Alexander Galt the sculptor, who died in January of smallpox.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Note: Four Galts are listed. Three can be identifed as William R. Galt's sons, but the fourth, \"P.H. Galt\" is not one of his sons. He may be William's half-brother, a son of Alexander and Mary Anne Raincock Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of a great many social activities, and messages for many people in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends sympathy on the death of the recipient's brother. The writer's brother is in this office. Johnnie Long is in Louisana. Would like to visit him when released, if he has enough money. Saw Miss Mary only once since leaving W. and that was before her marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat William R. Galt, age 46, profession: teacher, residence: Bute St., has taken the Oath of Loyalty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding the death of a son in battle, sent to Sallie M. Galt, Richmond, and with a pencilled notation that written by Sally Lambert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Saunders will soon return to Williamsburg, where she hopes they will stay until their home is repaired. Dr. and Mrs. Millington went with her through the Saunders' home which they found too damaged. Mentions Lizzie Williamson Harrison, Mrs. Botts, Beverley, Mary Rose, and Belle. Mourns her brother's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarrison died last week after a long illness. Caroline Lambert Harrison is left with a large family and few assets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives them the power to sell his property near Pattonsburg. Copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his appreciation of the excellence of her brother, John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send her a copy of the letter from his paper, regarding a visit to Williamsburg by Rev. Somerfield Lyndsay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas advertised his property for sale, and writes him concerning certain aspects of the sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails concerning the sale of Galt's property, and a bond for the hire of Lucinda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his disposal of Galt's goods, toward the payment of his debts. Fears his property will sell for very little.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a statement regarding Galt's note due Moelick's father. He plans to close the estate soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt's property brought a low price that will not pay his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe property was sold for enough to pay Galt's debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to clear up their financial affairs. [Draft.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him an account for collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Galt, as an Alumnus, exert what pressure he can on the Assembly to give the University a much needed appropriation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArena (a former slave) is quite willing to continue to serve Miss Galt, but will not \"be subjected to others\" and plans to vacate the \"Old House, kitchen, and yard if the contemplated change in your Home [takes] place.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why has not sent Galt a statement on the sale of his property, and payment of his debts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been a prisoner for four months. Wonders if the recipient has Federal friends who could get him exchanged or paroled. Has heard only once from Lizzie Williamson Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports on the improved condition of the University as a result of the Assembly's passage of a bill, and strong interest from many friends of the University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him, as a member of the Board of Visitors of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: also included is a recommendation of Galt by Charles Sharp.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him, as a Visitor of the University that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin. [Draft] [Note: There is a copy of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for a Professorship at the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent his father's obituary to the Medical Journ Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Maupin, Mrs. Southall, and Miss Eva Hughes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him, as a Visitor of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces William R. Galt and recommends him for a Professorship at the University. [Copy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould be glad to send her extra copies of the April Medical Journal containing the obituary of [John M. Galt?]. Asks to be remembered to many friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him that he is a candidate for the Professorship of Latin at the University of Virginia. [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for a Professorship at the University. [Copy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the recommendation of William Galt and assures him that if the chair of Latin is reestablished Mr. Galt's application will be carefully considered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him the recommendation. News of his family, and of Gabriella and Sally M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile he has not yet been able to sell the \"Quarter,\" the taxes have been paid on all her properties in Williamsburg and the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for a position at the University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the recommendation, but requests that he change the section relating to Galt's membership in the Episcopal Church. Thinks the Norfolk Academy should be the future site of William and Mary College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him, as a Visitor of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe College of William and Mary should not be moved, and if it were it would be to Richmond rather than to Norfolk. Mentions Alexander Galt's statue of Sappho.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the best time for Mr. Hope to present his poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Tabb's recommendation of Galt. The writer is no longer a Visitor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him his recommendations. [Note: There is also a draft of this letter and an envelope.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplies for the Professorship of Latin and sends letters of recommendation. [2 copies]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf letters of recommendation and other letters sent by William R. Galt to A. Rives, Rector of the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him that he is an applicant for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a draft of part of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letters from Dr. Gessner Harrison to be put before the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia as evidence of Dr. Harrison's regard for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDid not know Rives had retired as Rector until after sending him some letters of recommendation. Asks him to notify him if he received the letters, and to tell him what should now be done with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe gave the letters to Mr. Wertenbaker, the Secretary of the Board of Visitors, to be presented to them when they convene.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Jarvis told them during the war that Sally was nursing in a hospital in or near Richmond. In February gave up her house to her sister Sally Browne Relf, who has a sick husband and 5 children. She is now boarding with Sally Relf, and has with her her adopted daughter, Sally Booth. John M.G. Browne's servants were taken from Missouri to Kansas by some Jayhawkers 3 years ago. Describes John's and Virginia's families, and two marriages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of various boys who are planning to enter the University. Notifies him of his candidacy for the Latin Professorship. [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Latin. Concurring statements from John Goode Jr. and Charles Sharp. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter and its endorsements.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Galt can attend the \"Teacher's Association\" meeting in Charlottesville. Was glad to know Galt was applying for the Latin Professorship, although Minor's endorsement has already been given another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Sally a photograph of herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses additional letters recommending him for the Latin Professorship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the recommendations from Galt, and those forwarded by Judge Alexander Rives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne evening recently she found two Confederate officers sitting on the porch. Thanks her for the picture of herself. Mentions Helen and Hunter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the photograph she sent Sally.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not yet received all the money from the sale of Galt's property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey made a fight for William R. Galt, and still feel he was qualified, and especially recommended by the letters from Dr. [Gessner?] Harrison. Plans strategy to try and get the position for Galt. [This is seemingly an excerpt from a letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertifies that William R. Galt worked hard to get the last appropriation for the University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe work he was doing is finished, so he has lost his job with the rail road. May try to get a job with the railroad in Williamsburg. John and Betsy [former slaves?] were so kind to them in their poverty, and he feels he owes his life to Betsy and her cow. Enquires about Tom McCandlish, Emily Dennison, and Tom Sneed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his recommendation of Mr. Kummell for the position of Assistant Professor. Requests more information on Kummell, discusses possible future plans for the University, and sends his regrets that Galt did not get the Latin chair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the invitation to the wedding and sends her best wishes. [Note: There is also a copy of part of this.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he return the letters recommending Galt, and suggests a method for their return. Disputes the grounds on which the choice of a Latin professor was made. [Note: There is also a copy of most of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Galt his letters of recommendation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the payment of Galt's debt to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that she write biographical sketches of her grandfather [John Minson Galt (1744-1808)] and great-grandfather [Samuel Galt, ca. 1700-1760]. Requests specimans of the Drs. Galt's handwriting. [Note: The writer is probably in error in wanting information on Miss Galt's great-grandfather, and instead wants her father, although he does mention having material for her father and grandfather prepared by Margaret M. Baum.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter is addressed to \"Miss S. Gault\" in \"Williamsburgh\". Circular letter \"Soliciting Information for a Biographical Dictionary fo Deceased American Physicians\" and asking her for information on her father, grandfather, and great grandfather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe cholera has almost completely left Richmond. News of several weddings, including Gertrude McMurdo to Mr. Fell and Ellen McCann to Mr. Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Sally will come for a visit. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the letter and circular, and sends him various pamphlets written by her brother. Lists some of the subjects he wrote on. Their library and manuscripts are disarranged, and it will take her a while to find what he requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to write sketches of her relatives who were doctors. [Note: This is seemingly a partial copy in Sally M. Galt's hand.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that she write a sketch of Drs. John Minson I, William Craig and John Minson, Jr., Galt. Is collecting material for a History of Medical Literature in the U.S. [Note: The latter half of this letter is full of holes and thus nearly illegible.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that she distribute some circulars for him. Accepts her offer to copy articles on medicine in the U.S. for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContributes a quotation of Dr. Physic of Philadelphia, praising Dr. A.D. Galt, to her work on biographies of her father and grandfather. Will send her the genealogy of their family [that compiled by Dunlop?]. News of his family. His school is doing better than at the start of the War, when he was turned out of the Academy and it was made into a barracks. He edits the Norfolk Journal. Mentions Aunt Mary Anne, and Emily Christian.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him that he is applying for the Professorship of Latin at the University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotifies him that he intends to apply for the Professorship of Latin at the University.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes he told Mr. Smith that she will not accept the part of the salary that her brother always refused.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas asked Dr. Bayless to write the memoir of Dr. William Craig Galt for Dr. Jos. M. Toner. Hoped to visit her during the war, but could not leave his command.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA teasing letter regarding Sally Galt's refusal to visit her relatives in Richmond. News of the Lamberts and Mrs. Strobia. News of their neighbors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the extracts from various newspapers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill send her the sketch of William Galt's immediate family by Dr. John M. Galt. Discusses Dr. William Dunlop's history of the Galts, and his own theory about their origin and growth in Virginia. Discusses his children, and the resemblance between his son James, and her brother, John M. Galt. His school is doing well, and he serves as Editor of the Norfolk \"Journal\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come to Williamsburg about April 1. Wonders if the recipient can get him some shingles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs sitting there with Gay [Gabriella Williamson] reading St. Elmo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubmits an obituary notice for Dr. Williamson that he has written for the Norfolk papers. [Note: left side of page missing.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her the information on their grandfather's family from a Bible that seemingly belonged to Alexander Craig. [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not anticipate trouble for Virginia like others do, and sees \"our present fate [as] the natural consequence of circumstances over which we have had no control...\" News of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the sketches of the Galt Doctors for Mr. Toner's book. A few days ago found the certificates of the physicians whose lectures her grandfather attended at St. Thomas's Hospital, London, in 1767 and 1768. [Note: These certificates were displayed in December 1966 in the Apothecary Shop.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the sketches of Drs. John M. I, Alexander D., and John M. II Galt that he is to write.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her father and brother and their work. Is going to have a photograph taken of the plaster cast of her brother's bust. It will have to be done in Richmond, as there is no daguerreotypist in Williamsburg. Had a photograph made of an ivory miniature of her father, taken about 1801.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOur friends are buried at the west end of the church near the west door. They do not have tombstones. Mentions Mrs. Anderson, a former patient who is now 83 and quite recovered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the life of her father that he is writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises the life of her grandfather written by William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her father's long illness before his death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises the memoirs he has written.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises the lives of the three Dr. Galts by William R. Galt. [Copy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the biographies and her reaction to them. [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the package with the memoirs. In penciled note says that Bishop Meade says Williamsburg was a miniature copy of the Court of St. James, and discusses the early history of the College. [Draft.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the biographies of her father, grandfather, and brother, with changes she has made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe will not be using photographs in his book, except in selected copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his latest changes in the biographies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter of July 5. Plans to have an engraving made of the bust of her brother. Will there be engravings in his book? [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to clarify some of the information in the biographies of the Drs. Galt prepared by William and Sally Galt. All will be placed into the same pattern, and the correspondence giving the information will be put in a fireproof library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses when he will need photographs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Dr. Toner in which he requests evidence of Drs. A.D., William Craig, and John M. II Galt having graduated M.D. Fears Toner has altered the biographies a great de [Note: The letter referred to seems to be one dated 16 July 1867.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the sale of Galt's property by the writer's uncle, Jordan Anthony, and encloses an account of the disposal of the purchase money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the chaos her family's papers were reduced to by being moved around for safe-keeping during the War. Dr. A.D. Galt studied in London from 1792 until 1796 under Balington, Cline, Sainders, Hervey, Relph, and Sir Astley Cooper. Dr. J.M. Galt Sr. studied under Hugh Smith and Colin Mackensie. [Note: There is another copy of the first half of this letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks to clarify a few points in the biographies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers her questions concerning having a picture engraved. Recently saw Miss Sally [Millington?], Mr. Bright, Charley Williamson, the Wilmers, and Miss Pagie [?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSuggests that if she publishes the biographies in pamphlet form she include one for John Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her help in getting the information for his book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to use Professor Maury's new geographical books and maps in her school. Describes her visit to Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses sympathy on the death of Mrs. Eliza Waller Vest.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate reads that \"William R. Galt is a Master Mason in good standing and has, of his own will, withdrawn from membership in Atlantic Lodge No. 2.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been very ill and truly appreciated the recipient's [letter?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the size of any pictures to be included in his book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces J.H. Loundes of Richmond. Her brother thought very highly of Dr. Kirkbride.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants a copy of the poem of Tom Moore, with an account of its history, to give it to the Editors of the \"Galaxy\" with a view to printing it and then selling the manuscript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe poem is so little that it may be hard to sell. Quotes from a poem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of Annie Capron and of her nieces and nephews. Regrets hearing of the deaths of Mrs. Vest, and Peggy. News of her school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the agricultural progress of the Valley. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Maupin, Miss Sarah M. Maupin, Mrs. Kellem, and Mrs. Martha Wooden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her to not have an engraving done.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the money owed her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePraises the recipient's mother. Mentions Cousin Eliza, Sister Marianna, and Miss Amelia. [First sheet only]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he pays him the money due immediately.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses selling her farm and the difficulties involved in finding a purchaser.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe and Dr. P. went to see her library and found the key was not there. Hopes Mrs. Coleman has a key.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDoes not think he can stay at the Asylum, for imagines the present Superintendant has some friend that he wants as his assistant. News of Mr. Lands [?], and Miss Drumgeld, both patients at the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to sell or rent her land. Mrs. Coke died recently. Understands Mr. and Mrs. Bright and Sallie, Betty Edloe, and Mrs. Anderson are all ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecalls his pleasant childhood. Hopes Miss Galt will soon return to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the lines written by Sally's brother. They have a new child since Miss Galt was there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlexander Galt's statue of Jefferson will probably be inaugurated July 1. Asks Galt to be the guest of the Board of Visitors at the ceremony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas rented two rooms in her home to people building a house on the lot opposite, but keeps five rooms for herself. Dr. C.M. Hubbard feels that if Mr. Saunders and William R. Galt had professorships at the College, its success would be practically ensured. Is pleased that Jim is a popular physician.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her letter telling of Mr. Saunders' death. Mentions Mrs. Claiborne, Mrs. Blankenship, and Mrs. Millington. [Note: A penciled notation on the back says this is from \"a cured patient.\"]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor sale of \"Spratleys,\" a landed estate just below Jamestown on the James River, and \"Wheatland,\" within Williamsburg. The letter was likely written prior to 1868 October 9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to visit her as soon as no longer confined for lunacy. Requests help in getting free. [Note: While the writer addresses Miss Galt as \"cousin\", the relationship is not clear.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to write a sketch of Dr. Millington. Her brother left for California in September. Mentions Page Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is no hope of realizing anything on her stock in the Virginia and exchange Banks. [Note: On back is letter, headed New York, January 29, 1869, from John S. Pierson to \"Dear Sir\" enquiring whether a hand stereoscope with views would be an acceptable addition to the things for the amusement of the patients. Wonders what books, periodic, pictures, and other things the institution has.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is a lot on the corner of Main and 19th. [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Palmer will help Sally sell her property in Richmond, but this is a bad time to sell. Gives her advice on making investments. Sends best wishes from Mary and the children. [Note: The writer of this letter is most likely John Enders, Jr. (1821- ), the son of Sarah Lambert Ege and John Enders. mary would be his wife, Mary Jane Foster, and Mr. Palmer would be either his brother-in-law George Smyth Palmer (1814-1884), or his brother-in-law William Palmer (1801-1870). See Ege Genealogy, II.A.4.,pp.5, 7 and 8.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a bond of Barziza's, and the action Miss Galt might take regarding it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels they fulfilled their obligations, and are no longer bound by the bond. They are generally in financial straits. Have had only one letter from Edgar since the War. [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipt for subscription to the Examiner. Invites her to visit them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the bond between his son, Edgar A. Barziza, and Dr. John M. Galt. His family, as well as most people in that area, are poverty stricken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLikes Mr. and Mrs. Chew, and her new home, but will be anxious to return to Williamsburg in September.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount dated August 2, 1861- April 1869 with Capt. P. McCarrick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her interest in his application for the Superintendency of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Was in Staunton the day the position was to be filled, but since the Board was mainly military officers, he did not have much chance anyway. Dr. Simmons does not think they made a a good choice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to suggest to Judge Morton that he rent Sweeney's residence and office in Williamsburg. Describes the land and water surrounding his home in the country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests burial \"in the old Episcopal Church yard\" [Bruton Parish]; requests that William R. Galt publish the manuscripts of John M. Galt and Elizabeth J. Galt, and to pay for this gives him 8 years rent of her house; gives William R. Galt's son, John Minson Galt, her house and lot in Williamsburg with all the furniture and her library and her brother's, except for the books on insanity, the shell collection, the marble bust, and its scarlet crepe embroidered cover, which to go to the Eastern Lunatic Asylum; Gabriella V. Galt and Susan Mayer each have a room and furniture in the house until their deaths; kitchen and land east of it to Arena Baker, colored woman, and Alick Preston, former slave, for their lifetimes, and then to John M. Galt; jewelry to Elizabeth Ann Williamson Harrison; John M. Galt's gold watch to Thomas G. Williamson; her gold chain to Mrs. Gay Williamson. William R. Galt, executor, to carry out bequests in order given. Notation at bottom, dated September 3, 1880, that this copy was left in the clerk's office, and, in pencil, that the will could not be followed. D [copy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds Dr. Mead's recommendations very good. Hopes the Asylum will not be made a political tool, but does not know what policy for the management of the Asylum will be set up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a power of attorney for her to sign so he can sell her land. [Note: Enclosed are printed forms for describing land and making a power of attorney.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to sell the farm for $1000 cash and balance in one year. The farm is 2 miles from a navigable creek emptying into the York, and 5 or 6 miles from the River itself. There were some fortifications on it during the war. [Note: On back is obituary of Mrs. Helen Maxwell Anderson, who died December 5, 1868 in her 86th year, and one for Mrs. Helen Maswell Macauly, who died December 15, 1868 in her 86th year.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAttended the meeting of Superintendents of American Institutions for the Insane in Staunton, and was given a testimonial of his qualifications by some of the leading men present. Comments on the effect of the Conservative victory in Virginia on the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send them some soft crabs. Wishes she would come visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSister Marianna, the Lady Superior of the St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum in Richmond is a good friend. Thanks her for the green leaf from Ireland. After seeing the recipient, everything in the house was confiscated because she would not take the oath of allegiance, but she recovered everything after the War. One of her brother's cured patients lives with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses payment for the subscription, but can no longer take it as has no money. Her family received it for about 20 years. [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a Male and Female Classical and English Academy to be opened in Williamsburg and run by J.L.C. Griffin and Miss Gabriella V. Galt. The letter was likely written prior to 1869 September 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to buy 200' of inch plank, and large amounts of weather boarding and sheeting from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to \"Cousin Sallie\". Praises Georgia and the Georgians. [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Sally M. Galt to appear in the Clerk's Office, Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court to answer James W. Custis regarding debt of John M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the order with Col. Armistead, as he knows she needs money now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the financial and legal status of her lots in Richmond. [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBecause of Professor Preston's death the chair of Greek and German at the College is vacant, and wonders if Galt would be interested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like some more of Elizabeth J. Galt's writing. She already has \"The Old Garden\" and \"Lines Written in Sickness.\" Inquires about Mr. Vest, Sallie's garden, Galt servants, Mary Williamson, and Rosa. This is her fiftieth birthday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses her rent from the lot on Main Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGay Williamson and her brother, James Woolfolk, spent the morning. The writer's brother [John M. Galt II] especially liked Woolfolk and Cousin Sarah Saunders, and said they had the \"soft green of the soul.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests him to pay part of his long-standing debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecently heard of the deaths of his two brothers. Asks her to prepare an obituary \"for the Press\" on the death of his dog.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow \"Political Ethics\" by Francis Lieber. [Note: This letter is badly torn, so that date and signature are now lacking.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her concerning the sale of her lot in Richmond. The workmen are shingling Mrs. Saunder's building. Understands the railroad depot will be on the Palace land that Armistead recently sold Aspinwall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the old deeds and will notify her when everything is arranged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her profit from the division of the lot in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the division of the lots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses sorrow and joy and how one must react to them. [First note only] [Note: William E. Sparrow ( - ) married Sallie Lambert, daughter of General William and Mary Ann Pickett Lambert.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses things necessary to perfect her title to the lot in Richmond, and various other matters concerning the lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the money she received from the sale of lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo be held June 20, 1871, at 9:30 a.m. Signed by E.R. Denison, and addressed to \"dear Cousin Sallie M. Galt with Bessie's best love.\" [Note: Elizabeth Denison, the daughter of Henry and Alice Tyler Denison, was raised by her aunt, Letitia Tyler Semple. They ran the Eclectic Institute in Baltimore.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo application for George Chahoon's [?] pardon has been received, but would give one serious consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about any information she might have on a note to Edward B. Lindsey from Pleasant Baker and her brother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites her to visit them in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizzie Harrison recently wrote that Mary Wilmer is quite well. [Draft?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to speak to Mr. Crenshaw in Richmond about purchasing the land behind the Asylum called Dalks. Mrs. \"Lisely-Ed\" [?] is in a moribund condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses how should write while under powerful excitement. Discusses wedding of Rev. Mr. Baker and Maria Greenhow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Galt's payment of a debt owed to Mrs. Walton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the settlement of his father's estate as it related to Sally M. Galt's share of the lot in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the slowing of communications by the recent violent storms. Is sorry to hear of Gabriella V. Galt's financial condition, and hopes things can be straightened out. Recalls her father, mother, and grandmother. Asks her to send news of Williamsburg. Mentions his family and his parish. [Note: William Trebell Saunders (1817-    ) was the son of John (    -    ) and Lucy Servant Galt (1773-1849) Saunders. Thus, he was a second cousin of Sally M. Galt, and a nephew of Robert Saunders (1807-1868) of Williamsburg. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.3.b., p. 6.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer mother would like the return of a daguerreotype of the writer, taken about 16 years ago, and will replace it with a recent one. Mentions \"Cousin Mary Capron,\" and Page Saunders. She has three children, the youngest named Lucy Galt after the writer's grandmother. [Note: While the relationship is not clear in this letter, nor in the Galt Genealogy, the writer's relationship to Sally M. Galt was probably through Lucy Servant Galt Saunders.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses deaths of General and Mrs. Ewell. \"I had great care anxiety and fatigue the last winter at my old home in getting and keeping up a fire!!\" Is pleased that Roberta enjoyed the party Mrs. Nannie Waller gave her. Her daughter, Page Saunders, is very successful as a teacher, and all the children love her. [Note: Richard S. Ewell, brother of Benjamin S. Ewell, died January 25, 1872. He was born February 8, 1817.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the recipient's account with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the present government of Texas in very harsh terms. Requests a copy of Galt's poem on the death of General Worth. Inquires about the other boys who attended Galt's school when he did.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the households of her Lambert aunts, and of Sallie Lambert Sparrow. Describes the \"Louise\" where Mrs. Saunders lives. [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the memoirs of her father, grandfather, and brother, written by William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of the Lamberts, and of his wife, Sallie Lambert Sparrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that he not leave them. [Draft.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a deed of release for her to sign, and notifies her that all the notes have been paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests the loan of $5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShould be paying the money his wife borrowed, but instead requests the loan of more money. Has rented an office in Richmond and will move there soon. His book will be printed soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires if she got the form of check she requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for $20 that he owes her, and request for information on how she wants the money repaid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of the resignation of Rev. T.M. Ambler as Rector of Bruton Parish Church, and the calling of Rev. George T. Wilmer to the post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Aleck, a former family slave, died this winter. [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn 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.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the celebration, in Williamsburg, honoring the Confederate dead burried there. The letter was likely written prior to 1873 May 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTo the wedding of W. DeBere Miller and Mathilde F. Dimitry. The letter was likely written prior to 1873 May 31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of his family, and a description of two enclosed photographs. Describes the paymaster's special railroad car.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mrs. Gay [Gabriella Woolfolk] Williamson, and her daughter Mary Gay. They are going to visit Rev. Dr. Hopson in Louisville. [Draft.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes some facts on their young son who recently died, so she can write the obituary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwards a check. News of her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Sallie M. Galt with James City County for taxes on property in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf total receipts of W.R. Galt for 1871, 1872, and 1873.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to keep her manuscript a few days longer to get it copeid. He is making arrangements for publication, and for illustrations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas fond remembrances of Williamsburg, but finds Baltimore has many advantages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Wm. H.E. Morecock for $14.26 received from Sally M. Galt for building a fence between their properties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot give him a \"transposition\" of the publications of the Early English Text Society for certain years, but all the books can be purchased separately.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn back is notation \"How Mr. Vest got cousin Gippy's house and ect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of the Browne relatives in Kentucky. Is glad the Misses B. are with Sally. Discusses Mr. A.'s family problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn Alexander Galt, the sculptor, from the Norfolk Landmark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a box of clothes and other things sent by Mary Browne. Describes Annie Wilmer. [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Sallie M. Galt with City of Williamsburg for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Sallie M. Galt with James City County for taxes on land in Jamestown Township.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip home with Mrs. Coleman. Read a book by Mrs. Harrison of Randolph Macon. Mrs. Lefevre and her new daughter are well. [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill repay his debt when he can and encloses the executed note for his son's tuition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is destitute and lost his home in Quincy. Requests Galt pay him the money he owes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to repay his debt, and will try to pay a little at a time, but must support six children, his wife, and his mother-in-law, his eldest daughter is a confirmed invalid, and he keeps contracting bad debts, so is in financial straits himself. [Copy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Galt send more money now if he possibly can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the handling of his note to Josselyn. [Copy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot sign the contract for has no assurance that the part of the note will be paid, any more than that the whole amount will ever be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their debt and his plan for settling it. [Copy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their debt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses ways of his paying the debt to Josselyn. [Copy]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetween 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the plight of his Cousin Sydney. Discusses his recent trip to England and Scotland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust learned of the death of her cousin and of Aunt Pussie Lindsay. Discusses death of Ellen's child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the course of study of Floyd, [Judge Hughes' son?], and praises William R. Galt highly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMisses Williamsburg a great deal. Letter is badly torn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her visit to the State Library and some of the curiosities there. Discusses the change in the management of the Asylum. [Last sheet missing.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the fire and other matters concerning the Asylum. Valentine's studio is to be opened to visitors to see General Lee's statue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a Valentine he received, and his wish to have a goat to pull his cart. Has a 3 day old sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGave 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis 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.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Powers and she will return home on Saturday, the 11th.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if the \"Demoncy Criticism\" has been exorcised so that it is safe for them to meet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses money for her trip to Richmond. News of his family, and his wife's aunts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCame 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.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses sympathy on the loss of a loved one, and especially feels sorry for Sally [seemingly the bereaved widow]. [3 copies draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants the address of anyone in London, New York, or any large city who will buy... [Draft]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends congratulations on his marriage. Praises his parents' married life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the [statue?] called \"Awakening\" that the recipient made, which is now at Valentine's Studio.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the death of her aunt [Anna Maria Lambert Strobia]. [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his new wife. Mary Galt [William R. Galt's daughter] spent some time in Warrenton this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been staying at Lizzie Harrison's for 2 months, to take care for the children, and help Lelia Harrison keep house. Lizzie went to welcome her grandchild. Describes a trip \"downtown\" and the many friends she saw. News of Lettie Tyler Semple. Their new minister is from Canada. [Last sheet missing.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of relatives and friends, mostly women who have died in childbirth. Mr. Vest took Miss Sallie Peachie driving in his \"fatin\" [phaeton?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for cutting the roots for Mrs. Tyler. Suggests she send a note of consolation to [Mrs. Tyler?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to ask Aunt Fanny, who belonged to Judge Christian, whether the writer's maternal grandmother (Judge Semple's sister) or cousin Martha Christian's mother died first, and when Uncle Semple married his last wife, Miss Joan McKenzie. News of the deaths of Robert Tyler, and Cousin Edward Semple.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses $5, the money borrowed by Mr. L.L. Lee's son several years ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of many acquaintances, including Anne Capron, Nannie Waller, Lettie Semple, and her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas glad to hear about Mr. Rogers. Mrs. Christian is with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs visiting Mittie's little girls, Margie and Virginia Boteher, who are visiting their grandmother. Surveyors for the railroad are there. Describes her trip, and their visit with Mr. Williams. Discusses the hard lives of her sisters Virginia Browne Bayless and Sally Browne Relf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to \"Mollie\". Discusses financial matters, the speed of a telegram over letters, and the state of his romantic interests. [Note: While this letter is not signed, it is probably from Mary's brother Robert Ware Galt (1847-1923), or her brother Rogers Harrison Galt (1860-1910), both of whom were in the Navy.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs running a printing office. Mr. Randolph, Bookseller, wants to know what Miss Galt will take for her copy of the \"Va. Gazette,\" and he will try to sell it for her. The Strobia ms. is of no value.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a photograph of herself and her husband, who is now in Europe for his health. Describes her children and the area where they live. Understands Sally's health is not good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of her children, D. V., Kate Blackenship, Kate Nelson, and Bessie D. Prays for Sally's improving health, but is glad she has many friends to care for her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the health of \"Aunt Lettie\" [Letitia Tyler Semple]. Describes her travels here, and mentions her trip to Europe. Mrs. Waller is heartbroken at Agnes' death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas opened his office in a village across the stream from Norfolk, and called Atlantic City. Has already discovered that a doctor, and especially a coroner, needs discretion. Thanks her for the two mortars. News of Cousin Lettie Gregory, his grandmother, and his father. Jimmie should return from Key West soon. [Note: John M. Galt, the namesake of Sallie's brother, was the son of William and Mary Ware Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.II.b.viii., p. 10.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her help to the cause of education in securing Mr. Galt's contribution. Would like to see her library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlso includes later relationship of John Randolph of Roanoke and his cousin Ann Cary Randolph Morris, for the Louisville Courier-Journ Attached are notes by William R. Galt on various people mentioned in the letters, and his memories of Mrs. Ann Cary Randolph Morris as seen by him in Bristol, Pa. in 1836.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith names of those who bought the goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill call this afternoon as she requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount dated September 25, 1880-July 1, 1881 of Sallie M. Galt's estate with William R. Galt, executor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends love to Mollie [Mary Ware Galt], Grandma, and Gippy [Gabriella V. Galt]. Asks her to bring a book from the library with her. Mentions Uncle William [William Trebell Saunders?] and his family, and Jim Dillard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to \"Miss Gault\". Cannot use the upstairs room, but would like to get the 2 lower rooms. Requests that she leave her answer with Mrs. Christian before she leaves the next day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Sallie M. Galt with the Treasurer of Williamsburg for taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummarizes his letter to the Herald concerning his acquaintance with a man whose name may have been Morgan or Ferguson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses what he knows about a man whose name may have been Morgan who was in Turkey about 1828.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$23.91 is still due from the United States to the estate of John M. Galt, late Apothecary, U.S.N.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding claims of William R. and James D. Galt as heirs of Major Patrick H. Galt, for Galt's three months pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Sallie M. Galt's estate with William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJudge Henley was told by Mr. B. that the latter will take a minimum of $100 of his $400 claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf W.H. Braithwaite for $100 received from William R. Galt, for Braithwaite's claims against Sally M. Galt's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf R. L. Henley for $50 received from William R. Galt for Henley's professional services as Galt's advisor in the settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf H. T. Jones for his prorata of Sally M. Galt's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf C.W. Coleman for his prorata of Sally M. Galt's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe marble bust of Dr. John M. Galt was delivered to the Asylum, and is there, but the books, shells, and other curiosities have never been received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses their account and describes his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill accept Galt's suggestions for paying as much of the debt as he can. Appended is a signed copy of William R. Galt's reply to this letter and notations on payments made.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not heard from his office regarding his letter of September 29.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the money. Discusses his health. His daughter is writing this for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges the receipt of the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowleges receipt of the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of the money. Sympathizes with his wife in her bereavement. News of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents his bill for the settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate. [Endorsed as paid.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses receipt for money paid in settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate. Leaves for New Kent Court in the morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the agreement between her father and David Collins. Regrets that Miss Galt has lost her home and all her prospects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses contributions to a fund to place a monument on the grave of her uncle, Alexander Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSubscribes $50 for a monument to be placed on the unmarked grave of Alexander Galt in Hollywood Cemetry, Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAleck thinks she should wait until better weather to leave. [Note: Susan W. Galt, the probable writer of this letter, was a daughter of William R. and Mary Ware Galt. She married Dr. Alexander Duane (1858-1925) in 1891.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if Galt has seen Judge McCue's accounts of John Brown's wanderings in Virginia in print, and if Galt has published his reminiscences of the event.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese 7 letters, some of which have been dated in Mrs. Kirby's hand, are probably from Mary Ware Galt (Mrs. V. Lee Kirby), the daughter of Robert and Mary Butt Galt, or from Mary, the daughter of William and Mary Grigsby Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.II.b.iii. and v., pp. 9-10.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs interested in any information on a celebration in Yorktown, Virginia, in May 1822, in which her husband [William Barton Rogers] and Robert Saunders, both students at William and Mary, took part. Understands her husband's oration was published in a Norfolk paper at the time, and would appreciate a copy of it. Has some very interesting letters of the recipient's father [William R. Galt] to Mr. Rogers. [Note: Attached is a copy of information on the celebration held May 24, 1822 in Jamestown.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHave just received an engraved plan of the Siege of Yorktown, by James Scott, bearing the autograph of Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1781. They will be happy to send it for her inspection. They want $90 for it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial Note: This material is arranged by the Galt it refers to, beginning with John M. Galt I, continuing through Dr. A.D. Galt and his family, and William R. Galt and his family, and ending with several miscellaneous categories. Letters are arranged alphabetically within sections. Dates in brackets are very conjectural and are based on content and other clues resulting from familiarity with the lives of the Galts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJack arrived that morning. Describes his treatment of himself. There has been more Influenza among those along the Bay than those living in the woods. Does not like Williamson's idea of taking company with him. [Fragment]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Dr. Tazewell's treatment of Mrs. [?]. [Fragment]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrap mentioning a snuff box that belonged to Dr. John M. Galt [I?], and a ring and seal \"dug up in Williamsburg fifty years ago.\" The motto inside the ring was \"A mind content/Need not repent.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends $52 with Mann Page's account, discharging Dr. Berkeley's order and leaving a small balance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding claims against his father, and the land left him by Alexander Craig. [Letter is torn and stained.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans to leave town in the morning and would like to know the amount due for Galt's medical services.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like information on her husband's services as Surgeon's Mate to Galt's father during the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Virginia in which Dr. Barraud mentions that Dr. John M. Galt recovered his health by visiting Bath, and intends to stay there until October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the goods he requested. Hopes Galt's health is improving. [Note: the writer is probably Gabriel Galt (1798-1836), a son of James and Mary W. Taylor Galt, and a first cousin of Dr. A.D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 9., p. 8.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends crackers, flour, and a set of surgeon's instruments which he won at a raffle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a letter from Mr. Latham of Chilicothe, Ohio. He answered it directly and told Latham they agreed to his terms. Asked Latham if their uncles, James Galt and Gabriel Maupin, were entitled to lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of a stage accident of the way from Pittsburgh in which [a relative of theirs?] was injured. [Very faded and stained.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to see Galt and Mr. Hornsby on Sunday. The picture will not be removed until the following week. Has moved from James street to \"No. 67 Castle street Oxford Market within 2 or 3 doors of the corner of Berner's street Oxford road.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to see Galt Sunday for tea.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan give him accommodations next Thursday or any day thereafter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her husband's health and asks Galt to come visit him as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEliza Lambert wants to know if it is safe to visit Williamsburg at this time of year. Ann and Mary are still visiting them. The people who left Norfolk are now returning. Cholera seems to be increasing in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas unable to meet Galt last Sunday but will call this Sunday. Asks him to bring his letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the recipient's improvements on the lots in the vicinity of the Old City Tavern in Richmond, and their effect on the Tavern lot. Mrs. Elizabeth Galt cannot agree to the recipient's propos regarding the Tavern.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote: There are 3 letters in 2 packets too fragile to calendar until they are conserved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a small lancet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf Dr. A.D. Galt with William W. Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThat Jackson's and Saunders' accounts taken for payment of the writer's father's debts to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf accounts of A.D. Galt, R.C., J.H. Ewing's estate, and the Lunatic Hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf names and amounts, including Mann Page, Captain Hall, John Pryor, Mr. Ball (Student), John Dixon, and Mrs. Fox.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOf a resolution to apply to the Legislature regarding moving the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDue his father for Revolutionary War service.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions many friends and relatives, but usually only by first name. Would rather live in Richmond than Norfolk, but finds she likes Norfolk more the longer she is there. Was in Norfolk [?] just after the fire. Is pleased with \"cousin Billy Galt's\" wife.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArranges to send her some things.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Maria's board and education, and Mr. Marshall's ideas on the subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn regard to the request made by Pleasant and his wife Arena Baker, I have only to say that I prefer post-poning the baptism of their children, until things are in a more settled state in the colored congregation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns her copy of the life of the Bishop. Sends Sally a book in preparation for confirmation by Bishop Johns. [Note: Rev. Wm. Hodges was the minister at Bruton Parish Church, 1837-1848.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Ann's newest love and her piano playing. Mary Browne wrote that she heard Sally Lambert had inherited a large fortune, but it is not true.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Empie is expected tomorrow for the consecration of the new Chapel. Understands E. Southall will soon marry Mr. Coke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very worried about John, and other members of her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses her interest in the lot at the corner of 19th and Main in Richmond, known as the Old City Tavern lot.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow something to read. Marianna and Sally are well and enjoying themselves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscuss the kinds of goblets they have, and the price of English cheese.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some china that was ordered, and a possible error. Has both Puerto Rican and New Orleans Molasses. [Note: On the reverse is a draft letter from Elizabeth J. Galt to Mrs. Vest thanking her for some vases and flowers.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill come visit with her brother, Ann, and Frederic. Most of the people in Richmond seem to be planning trips. Describes a recent fire in the Armory and a meteor shower that same night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends fresh strawberries and peaches. The baby is well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapa returned from New York, leaving Thomas well situated and doing well in his studies. Has decided again to try to get into the Navy, though Gabriel opposes it. Gabriel expects to be ordered to the Congress shortly. Mentions \"Major,\" Uncle Price's death, and Annie. Teases Elizabeth and Cousin Mary Browne, and inquires about relatives in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks about all his relatives in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis father left yesterday for 2 years at sea. Sends love to all his relatives and to the slaves. [Note: Both these letters were written when he was very young]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor Mrs. Dr. Galt and family to attend the valedictory address to the Washington Society, Tuesday, the 11th, at the Methodist Church. [Signed by Talbot Sweeney and around June 1848]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the gift, which he fears is too valuable to accept from a friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow \"Bacon's Rebellion.\" Has been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders some Ede's essence Verbena, Florida Water, and Lavender Water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinds the bust a perfect resemblance, and sends a poem on it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is addressed to \"Zene\". Sends her the lines written on the death of Belle and describes her death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the package of books and London papers. Spends the time \"wrested from sickness\" in helping John by making pens, sealing, transcribing, and correcting proofs. Describes some of their new books. Williamsburg seldom changes, but she can see one improvement from her window- \"a broad gravel walk from our house round to the street: a consideration where the streets are guiltless of pavement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the books, which were the ones she was just ready to order. For seven years has been so sick that she is \"as stationary as any article of household furniture.\" Henry Howe was there last week collecting materi for a history of Virginia, and Sally gave him a picture of the Old Capitol and one of the old stone ruin in James City County \"which has the appearance of having been a place of defence, having loopholes and c.\" He asked John to prepare a historical sketch of the hospital. [Note: Henry Howe, Historical Collection of Virginia... Charleston, S.C., 1856, contains a sketch of the Capitol, p. 329, and of \"Ruins at Jamestown (probably the church tower) on p. 317. In his Preface, Howe states that he began his travels for the book in 1843, and that most of his drawings were made on the spot.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppreciates Mrs. Gatewood's offer to make Lissie Williamson's and Sally Galt's dresses, but does not want her to go to the trouble when she is not well. Asks her to have Gabriel Williamson bring a box up with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for his gift, \"the greatest wonder of the vegetable kingdom ever seen here.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThey expect her in May. It is unlikely that Sally and Marianna will go with John to the Medical Convention, for he is planning on going to Niagara and into Canada. [Note: While this letter is unsigned, and addressed to Mrs. Dr. Alexander D. Galt, c/o Dr. J.M. Galt, Williamsburg, the handwriting and contents show it to be from Elizabeth J. Galt to one of the Lamberts in Richmond.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the essays to him and expresses her disappointment that the promise of the thesis could not be fulfilled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe recipient's former neighbors, the Saunders, have a house full of guests. Discusses the recent weddings of Harriet Edloe to Mr. Lamb, Etta to Mr. Tinker, and Anna Wilson to Mr. Donnan. The latter two were performed by the Rev. Mr. Withers, the Chaplain of the Asylum, who boards with Mrs. Edloe. \"The 'Taskers' from Phillidelphia are conducting the Springs in the ravine by the Asylum throughout the whole building.\" The Female Academy has 51 students, and the male has 50. Mr. Ford is the Principal of the latter. There are only 40 students at the College. Mr. Hopkins has gone to Annapolis and Mr. Ewell and Dr. Totten divide the classes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOften thinks of the recipient and her dead loved one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her some \"fresh trifles\", and inquires about Mrs. Saunders' health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnows her to be an admirer of Miss Waterman, the postess, and informs her of the projected subscription publication of her poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders various kinds of paper and some sealing wax. Her brother will pick them up and pay the bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOften thinks of them in their summer home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased that she and \"the little ones\" are pleasantly situated for the summer, and that Barbara Page is off her crutches. Describes Sally and John weighing hailstones, and making other weather calculations for Professor Espy. [Note: On reverse is a letter, Elizabeth J. Galt to [?], praising his review of the 1842 Report of the Eastern Asylum in the \"Churchman,\" and correcting two typographical errors in the article.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the handkerchiefs. Marianna could probably have marked them better, as Elizabeth's hands were trembling with weakness, and it is always hard to write on fine silk. Sends a wish for Mr. Harrison and \"his Chosen One.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSally has gone to Richmond and can spend the whole summer as John and her mother are well and the writer is \"never sick enough to require attention, and is always too much occupied to require amusement...\" Discusses Dr. Hawkes' refusal to take the appointment. Mr. Minnigerode and Robert Christian are in the mountains. Discusses Miss Ferrier's books, and her rationalization for reading novels. The Millingtons wanted to take Sally to Philadelphia with them. Landon C. Garland has accepted a professorship in Alabama.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the books and asks her to congratulate Robert on his \"Chosen One.\" [Tyler?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns one book and will return the others soon. They \"always keep a cover on a book which is not our own.\" Sally's health has improved since the Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSally plans to go to Richmond with Marianna Saunders and Beverley Botts to visit Peggy Blair. Asks them to buy some clothes and books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the package with the \"plate-- 2 goblets, 2 tumblers, one waiter...\" Discusses an embroidered dress for Sally. A student, a brother of Dr. Dudley, says they are considered heirs to an immense fortune that has been discussed in the English papers. Dr. Dudley's case of insanity is very sad, but his sweetheart says she will wait for him, or become \"deranged\" herself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis letter confirmed the news that John Lambert had gone to California. One of Judge Christian's sons and others from Williamsburg have gone. John would like his opinion about shares of stock from the Exchange Bank of Virginia. [Draft]. [Note: This letter is addressed to Dr. J.M. Galt, Williamsburg, but Elizabeth seems to have been using blank scraps from received letters for her drafts of outgoing letters.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSally and John enjoyed their visit to Richmond a great deal. The day of the storm they did not go for their ride as they had 30 quarts of strawberries from their garden to preserve. Sends some seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Sally is having a wonderful visit. Hopes Sally Lambert and little Sal will come for a visit, but little Sal should be warned that \"Williamsburg is like a very little Richmond in thick fog.\" The town is still in \"the same horrid state of contention\" and there was some incident involving a professor whistling to an empty classroom and a student beating time. Sends a recipe that she used to cure John of dyspepsia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNothing else is talked of, thought of, dreamed of, hoped for, wished for, prayed for but the poor old College... The Professors have all resigned. The whole town, \"save some few implicated in the atrocious concern,\" are on the side of virtue. The students were very upset at a rumor that the Visitors plan to suppress their Societies. Many students returned only from attachment to the Societies. The rivalry among Societies is fostered by certain townspeople, who allow only members of a certain Society in their homes. Sally has friends in all groups who visit at the same time. John is busy planning the new wings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn has just been made an Honorary Member of the Washingtonian Society at the College, but as he is opposed to all secret societies he cannot join. However, he wants to present them with a bust of Washington, Marshall's \"Life of Washington,\" and Sparks' \"Life and Writings of Washington.\" Mr. Millington has a bronzed plaster bust, but says a painted one would be better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrders some carpeting, lemonade glasses, and a jelly strainer, if he can get them from the North without incovenience.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to honor her request, but is ignorant of the \"Court etiquette of the May Queen\" and feels many Beaux could do a better job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a speech to be read when presenting the sceptre to the May Queen, but hopes she can get something better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Tommy and she are obedient and polite, and say their prayers, though she is not there to hear them and tell them Bible stories. Martha Vest brought Sally some flowers yesterday, and flowers are blooming in their garden. Eliza Walker [Vest?], and Willie Vest play out daily. Alexander Galt, Jr. has a white pig.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends book-marks for Lissie, Tommy, Johnnie, and their parents. News of Eliza, Jenny, Mary Eliza, Bella Waller, and the two Cynthias. Understands Miss Devereux is a very good teacher for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased Tommie and Johnnie are better, and that Gabriel is well. A friend of Gay's will live in Williamsburg with her newly married brother. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks them for the roots.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot mark her handkerchiefs for her eyes are very inflamed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed $3 for a subscription and various pieces written by members of her family for publication consideration. [Draft] [Note: On the reverse is an extract from a lecture by G.P.R. James, concerning Alexander Galt's Bacchante.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the recipient to give the enclosed letters to Mr. Chas. Palmer to be transmitted to England. Discusses the method used to send John's Reports to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to write a \"wish\" to be given a student at the College on his birthday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis orders were suspended, but he leaves Saturday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter's date may range from 1843 to 1845. As a married woman with two children, she cannot be a very punctual correspondent. Describes her two children. Discusses Mrs. Clara Southall and Bob Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter's date may range from 1848 to 1851. The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Describes the antics of her daughter, Mary. The health of her Lambert relatives. News of her brothers, William, George, and John. Discusses her reading. Recently came across Robert Tyler's poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of her Lambert relatives. Discusses her brothers' lives in California. Mr. Cummins, the new minister at St. James, is very popular. Discusses, \"North and South or, slavery and its contrasts.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe date of 1848 is uncertain. Their visit should not prevent Sally from going north with John. George Lambert is recruiting in Caroline and expects to return to Mexico. William Lambert is in Fluvanna County, John hopes to get his law license soon, and David is a merchant.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle Sally Lambert and Eliza Lambert have gone to the Huguenot Springs. Hopes Sally Galt will come up to go to the springs too.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped to visit them, but is too tired from Friday's lectures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the \"Beauties of Byron\" as a small gift for the \"sweet intimate and companion of my earliest years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that her name be put on the subscription list for Miss Waterman's book. \"The little boy is thought very much like his Father.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the letters from herself and from Sally.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe date for this letter may fall between 1841 to 1842. Lizzy and Tom Williamson are enjoying themselves a great deal, and would probably have been sick if they had not left Williamsburg. News of her sister and of Peggy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Elizabeth, her mother, father, and sister, to write in Marianne's album. The letter was likely written ante November 1841.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to mark handkerchiefs, George F. Harrison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for marking the handkerchiefs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot come for a visit before she leaves the next day. Will take things to Sally in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMamma and the dear little Stranger are as well as can be. Thanks Elizabeth in the name of \"our little sister\" for her good wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the phenomenal blossoms of their Japonica. Their neighbor, Sterling J. Crump, just died. The writer has not mourned anyone as much since his brother died in 1815.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIllness is on the increase in Richmond, but their block is still healthy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs very pleased with Mr. August's appointment as Steward [at the Asylum?]. Describes their strict observance of Friday as a fast day. The letter was likely written ante 1853 August 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sofa should arrive soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis wife sends them a few of her flowers and lemons with Miss Lucy Claiborne.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Note: There are two letters from Strobia to EJG that cannot be described until they are conserved.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer mother is more unwell and Aunt Douglass has just arrived, so she cannot come over with Robert. However, she definitely plans to be there on the first.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the things she sent. The letters she sent are not to be destroyed until the writer sees Liz.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to write a note declining the party at Governer Tyler's. Inquires if Alexander is tired of her dinners.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels she is a highly favored little girl for being able to write Lizzie. Brought some of their gingercakes. Her brother, Walker, goes to Mr. Pryor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas rarely been able to get ready-made clothing in the North, and thinks Dr. [John M.?] Galt will do better to get a cloak here. Leaves in the morning for New York and will look for Dr. Galt's books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the material they have for making men's cloaks. [Note: A draft of Elizabeth's reply is on the bottom. She says they prefer the $7 per yard material.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to see Williamsburg, and all her Galt relatives soon. Has a little sister, Fanny. Lizzie and Father are well. Mentions sister Mary, Auntie, and Eliza, and several of the Galt servants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to write a few lines for her to recite to the Queen of May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen she returned home found \"little Lizzy\" quite ill. Has been busy measuring their new house. Describes in detail some sewing that Mary [Dixon Williamson?] could do.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapa took them there, but had to go right on to Norfolk. They like all their Mama's [stepmother's] brothers and sisters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer father seems to know everyone in the village. Is busy sewing dresses. Hopes to spend a week in Williamsburg in June or July, and then go to Old Point. Understands the \"British Liver\" is having a house built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their trip from Williamsburg. While they were at the Strobia's in Richmond, they saw Rebecca and Mary Bird, Beverley Botts, Miss Barbara [Page?], Bella Waller, and many other friends. Johnny scared them with an accident with his horse. Her father does not have any orders yet. Describes Charley's greeting to her. [Note: Johnny and Charlie are Lissie's half-brothers. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii. [c] and [d], p.2]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTom and she go to school to Mrs. Gordon. Their parents are going to Richmond, and when their mother returns they will go to Caroline.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGay will take the chidlren to her father's for a visit, but he feels Caroline County is too unhealthy for them to live there. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped to return with Dr. Smith, but is staying with Dr. Dabney, as there are few there to sit with him. Mentions Hal, who intends writing Sal and John, and who is staying a miles from him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGay came to Richmond with him, but they left the children at Taylorsville. The children love Gay's sisters and brothers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeft Gay in Richmond. The Saunders are quite well. Cousin Maria Strobia enjoyed her trip to the North. Describes the fair Lizzie Williamson and Lelia Saunders held.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBet [Lizzy Williamson?] has been ill with fever, but Mrs. Saunders is taking good care of her. Describes their entertainments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to return the speech of Mr. Kents that she borrowed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe writer and Lucy thank Elizabeth for the wreath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Elizabeth has returned safely to Williamsburg. Thomas Su Su Lally [?] threatens suicide, for Charlotte is leaving for Berkeley. Sends handkerchiefs for the servants. The letter was likely written ante 1841 December 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoems on abstract topics, poetic wishes sent to various friends and relatives, essays on nature and human lifetimes, \"testimoni\" recommending various unidentified people for unidentified positions, and descriptions of various daguerreotypes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs pleased to hear that the recipient has applied for the office of Physician to the Royal Edinburgh Asylum. [Draft] [Note: On the reverse is a draft recommendation of Robertson for the position he is interested in.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be pleased to relieve the \"destitute condition... [of] the Garrison on the Fort...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a possible error in the transfer of 5 shares of stock from the Bank of Virginia, Richmond, to the Branch Bank at Norfolk. The shares were purchased by Thomas Williamson, Cashier, in the name of John M. Galt, administrator of A.D. Galt, on 23 October 1843.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to see him tonight about hospital business. [Draft] [Note: On reverse is list of names.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of various hens that are laying. [Note: Endorsement in another hand that this is John's first letter.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned as the recipient's security with the understanding that he would get another signer. Otherwise, will not be able to assist him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs unhappy that William Y. Peyton is leaving Williamsburg, but is sure he will be a valuable addition to any community, for he has been a devoted student.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his ideas for the make-up of the book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to assist him, but the only vacancy was filled December 28, and no other vacancy is anticipated. Inquires about the plans, made at the medical convention in Richmond, for a journal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe answers to the recipient's questions can be found in a letter to the Committee on Lunatic Asylums of the last session of the Legislature, a printed letter to a member of the Senate, and a letter from Galt to the recipient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommendation of Mr. Bowden's character and political zeal. He was a school fellow of the writer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses placement of a patient in the Asylum and the costs and facilities thereof.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the salary and other benefits of the office the recipient inquired about. Details the duties. If the recipient is interested, she should send references immediately.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Mr. Jones' case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChronicles his actions and those of his staff in the care of Mr. Banks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the mental and physical condition of her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntends publishing a history of Williamsburg, and would like copies of all Dr. Galt's information on the subject, including a history of the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSally has gone with Mr. Cocke to hear Mr. Overton speak at the Chapel. Mrs. Botts, sister of Archie and Beverley Blair, and aunt of Peggy Blair, just died. Mr. Waggaman say Mr. Tyler will give him an office, but when asked if he [Tyler?] could get ones for Robert and John [Tyler?], he [Tyler?] replied \"An office under Government is the graven of Talent\" and Waggaman replied with \"Thank you for wishing to bury mine.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis father has slept and looked better recently than for a long time. [Note: These 2 letters plus the one below from Missouri are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes an evening spent with various older women, and their comments on John. Describes a recent visit to Judge Geratt's [?]. [Draft?] [Note: Only slight changes in handwriting indicate this was written by all 3 Galt women.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the rough copy of the Report by mail, as Mr. Bowden advised them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow Bill to clean her cellar and put away her coals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the books which he enjoyed very much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about the amount of the extra salary offered Galt several years before, which he refused.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs in desperate need of money, and her father cannot help as he is very poor.While Mr. Galt is almost a stranger, she hopes he can assist her. The letter was likely written ante 1857 October 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastizes him for saying her devoted admirer in Philadelphia is the insipid Mr. B. [Note: On same sheet with letters from Elizabeth and Mary D. Galt, see above.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter is addressed to \"Dr. John Gault\". Discusses an old account with Galt's father, and one with John W. Murdaugh. Had the writer's child lived, he would have paid it. The writer has made over Eliza and Wm. to Capt. Armistead for him to sell. Finds many references to Elizabeth \"among her friend John's writings.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Galt for his gift to the writer, and for the gift to the F.L. Society, which \"so strikingly delineates the strong and noble features of our Literary Father.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to prepare some toasts for the dinner on the Fourth of July, and suggests some subjects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses men he has up for sale and where Galt can see them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Galt to give Mr. Vogdes various instructions in bidding for some land for Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Moncure Robinson would like to visit the Asylum between 11 and 12 this morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Shepperson of Albemarle County who has come to learn the details of the proposed new building, so that he can bid for the contract.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Galt to stop at the office of Vogdes and Phillips in Philadelphia, and see if they have anything to send him. If Mr. Vogdes has sold the land, Saunders would like to have the deed sent with Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to attend a Ball at Gloucester Court House, Thursday, 7 October, at 6 p.m. J.A. Coke is one of the Managers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas indisposed when he called, and hopes he will come this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow his copy of Byron's works.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends some blue-black English cloth and sends the prices of various other goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUncle Jack wants to go \"home,\" where he feels he will be more comfortable. Sends the address of Dr. Philip Thornton in Rappahanock County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for past favors and true friendship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor [shoeing horses?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor books and postage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor digging a grave and tolling the bell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn income received by John M. Galt II and payments made by him. Memo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eToasts, and various short descriptions. Also, descriptions of various birds done when very young.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust learned that he is going to leave and begs him to stay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnjoyed their trip, but was glad to get home. Mentions the Millingtons, Minnegerodes, the Holmes, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, and Agnes Douthat's wedding. The only topic of conversation is the College.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the wartime hanging, in Norfolk, of a Mr. Wright. Tom Williamson and his wife and son were in Richmond in October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends the requested sketch, but knows it is but a faint resemblance to the dead original.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence on Mr. Catlett's death, with descriptions of the care given him, and of his funeral.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him some of her brother's Reports, and calls his attention to the statement in the 1861 Report on the beneficial influences of children in the Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that five pounds of butter be sent every week as they use much food from their table for the soldiers in the hospital.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the death of her mother.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him for the gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Garbardini [?] is very highly thought of there. He married Mrs. Hemson's daughter. Visited Caroline Lambert Harrison, Mrs. Carter, and Mrs. Mckenzie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTheir ocean voyage was quite pleasant, and she was only sick once. Mr. Tyler says she would make an excellent sailor. Mr. Tyler was pleased that \"John Galt should have achieved so extensive a European reputation.\" The crystal palace surpassed her expectations. Saw Alexander Galt's Bacchante and a picture titled \"Spring.\" [Note: While this letter begins \"Dear Mama,\" the address is to Elizabeth J. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a visit to the dentist, and the good news that she does not have to have her front teeth removed. Miss June Harrison married Mr. Scott, the missionary to Africa. They just got a letter from George Lambert. Mentions Lizzie [Williamson Harrison?] and her children, and Marianna and Lelia Saunders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer relatives want her to go to the theatre, but she will not since her mother does not want her to. Mentions Peggy, Marianna Saunders, and W.L.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her visit, her church attendance, and the bad manners of Rebecca Byrd and Tom Watson's sister. News of many acquaintances. Mentions John Enders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends messages from various relatives in Richmond, and comments on these relatives. Discusses various plans for going to New York with the Lamberts. Mrs. Strobia wishes John and Marianna Saunders would \"make a match.\" On the boat met a Capt. Fulton [?] who was at Yale with Dr. Norborne A. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes their walk to the Capitol, and insides of City Hall and the Capitol.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her shopping, visiting and church attendance. George Lambert is going to Texas with the volunteer company. John Galt saw Mr. and Mrs. P[olk?] in the W[hite?] House. Aunt S[ally Lambert?] thinks Mrs. Galt was like Sally when she was young, and Elizabeth is like Aunt W [Elizabeth Galt Williamson].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo one knows what church the Governor's family attends, and no one has attended their levees except Cousin W[illiam Lambert?]. He did not know the ladies present and said most of them were Jewesses. Mrs. English, the Governor's daughter, presides over the house and assists Miss Selina in entertaining, for Mrs. Johnson's health is not good. Discussion of the Governor's background and social standing. [Note: Joseph Johnson from Harrison County was Governor from 1 January 1852 until 1 January 1856. He was the first governor elected by popular vote.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeggy Blair came to visit her, although she is quite an invalid. Describes the closing of the Convention. Wants John to bring a \"graham bisquit\" as the Lamberts have never seen one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. D. Waller was on board but was met at Jamestown by Mr. Waller.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpected John, and did not make arrangements with the Saunders to go home. Discusses other possible arrangements for her to get home. [Note: While this letter is headed May, it is postmarked June 8.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe past year has been one long night. Asks to be remembered to their relatives in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the weather, and a visit by a young boy and his dog. The dog's mother is now wild, for she was left at home when the owner went to the war seven years ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes four children making soap bubbles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an article to be published in the \"Lady's Book.\" Discusses her family's long enjoyment of the magazine, and the problems of constantly having copies borrowed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to come to see \"Unkle\" Aleck, an old slave of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like the copy of \"Galt on the Treatment of Insanity\" which was in her brother's library that she sent to the Asylum for safekeeping during the War. Praises Hubbard's eulogy of Dr. Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the visit of Dr. McCabe. Mainly news of arriv and departures. Describes Lizzie Williamson's \"Miniature Library.\" Cousin Lucy is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow \"Randolph's Letters,\" and sends best wishes for the new year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecommends \"Our Old Home,\" published in 1864 by Hawthorne, to Cousin Eliza. Calls Williamsburg \"This once the Queen City of the South.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives her reasons for favoring Greeley for President.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a leaf from Washington's birthplace. The letter was likely written ante May 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes 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.\"]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of sympathy on the death of her child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses sympathy on their bereavement. Has suffered so many times.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks the recipient for some shopping, and encloses $5 for some long lace sleeves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the recipient to thank Mrs. Robinson for the flowers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses death and burial of General Pickett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Professor Moore, the author of \"The Night Before Christmas.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses a horse and rider seen in the Capitol grounds, and the many miniatures in ivory in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a visit to Mrs. Clifford Cabbel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about a bond executed by the recipipent and John M. Galt to R. McCandlish and R.H. Armistead, trustees of the Hambleton Lodge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecently saw Mrs. Maupin, and learned all was well in Williamsburg. Is anxious to take Page [Saunders?] home with her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks 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]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the pretty and useful gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a letter, Miss Dix told her that she had had one of the Revolutionary curtains \"of our Grandfathers, (which you gave to us),\" framed and placed on display in Independence Hall. Some Confederates have blamed the writer for giving away these relics, but Miss Dix's pleas in her behalf at Fortress Monroe and Petersburg make it correct. Miss Dix was a great help, but the writer feels Mrs. Mayer did the most good in the time of threatened exile. [pp. 9-12 only]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFarm was owned by Sally M. Galt and was said to be located 1 1/2 miles from King's Mill Wharf on James River. Also gives a brief description of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$6.14 paid by H.M.C. for Sally Galt to Mrs. Coleman for the Lee monument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the successes of her brother Dessie [Decimus Ultimus Barziza]. [Last sheet only. Last page of 13 February 1869?]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands Sally is sick and is worried about her. Would be quite willing to come down to nurse her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the value of her Richmond property, and whether it should be sold. [Last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow a book. Sally and she miss their parents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe November issue of \"Scribner\" had a long illustrated article on Williamsburg which she thought John Williamson had written, but now understands it was by John Esten Cooke. Discusses the recipient's plans of writing letters for publication on John Randolph and Edgar Poe. Understands a monument to Poe is to be dedicated in Baltimore next week. [Last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the sorrow of Sally Bayless on realizing that her twin, Lizzie, was really married and leaving her. News of the other Bayless children, and of the children of her dead sister, Judith Browne Booth. Describes what happened to their former slaves. [Pages 5-8 only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes Marai Bayless' wedding. [First sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of her nieces and nephews. [Last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the recent illness of Percy, [a grand-nephew?]. News of other nieces and nephews.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like any flowers she can spare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWants to borrow the copy of Tennyson's Poems she spoke of a few days ago.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like some lily of the valley, crimson verbina, or other flowers for the garden she is starting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns Longfellow and asks to borrow Willis' Poems and Prose Stories.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe obituary was placed on the wrong copy-book, and thus not put in the paper. It will appear in the next issue of the Gazette. Sends her paper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing sooner and asks her to write as \"we have no greater pleasure than the receipion of our Virginia letters.\" [Note: The writer is probably Alexina (1845-1868), the youngest daughter of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.1.j., p. 14.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome of the boys in his father William R. Galt's school have begun debating society. Attends school regularly. Family news. There is a new bathing house. [Note: On reverse is a drafted letter from S.M. Galt to [?], regretting that she is always out when the recipient comes to call.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her bag with John. Remind him to put on his \"Philadelphia Vest and pants\" on Sunday and Monday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Sally will \"profit by the good preaching.\" [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is signed by \"Mollie\". Describes Aunt Mary's death, the passing of the \"oldest one who bore our name...\" Describes how the relatives took her things. [The letter breaks off and continues at a much later time.] News of all her brothers and sisters. She hopes Johnnie will study medicine in Philadelphia and then work at the Eastern Asylum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer sister has been hardly able to use her eyes for the last five years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary's health is much better. Believes Mrs. Christian is not in Williamsburg, but sends her messages to her if she is. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Saunders and his family. [Last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis expenses in going to Williamsburg to settle Sally Maria Galt's estate were $5.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be pleased to see Miss Galt and Miss Saunders Wednesday at 8 p.m.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the bouquet and requests a copy of the poetry she read when they visited. [Note: This letter may be to Elizabeth J. Galt.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her kindness. [Note: Natilia Hay married Thomas Roderick Dew in 1845. She was soon a widow, for he died in August 1846, while on their wedding trip.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Sally will \"summon up resolution and come to church to be confirmed today,\" as she may not have another opportunity for a while.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the books and asks to borrow the London News. Father and Nannie will return soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow any book containing Scott's \"fugitive poems.\" Her mother thanks Mrs. Galt for her present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow the last number of Southey. Sends Elizabeth J. Galt a book. Expects Mrs. Peyton and the children by today's boat, and hopes Sally will come to see them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the books and reports on Arthur's health. The letter may date from 1854 or earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the book and apologizes for his behavior the previous evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes John and Sally will come up for the General Convention and the ordination of Bishop Oderheimer in October. The letter may date from before the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe two Sally Lamberts have just returned from the mountains. [ca. 1840-41 fall]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends a few oranges, as she understands they are scarce in Williamsburg. Mrs. Beverley Blair's only son just died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes she will come visit them soon and, if she comes, she could bring several dozen eggs as they are much cheaper in Williamsburg. Sally is going to a wedding, and has been invited to spend the summer with Cousin Sabina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the Square. Hopes Sally and John will come up soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent a very quiet Christmas. Hopes Sally will rent her house and stay with them. William Sparrow spends all his time at their house. Sally has not yet met his parents, but they seem very happy with the match. John Lambert is still practicing law, but hopes to succeed in the mining operation. George Lambert is at Rough and Ready.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes John will soon have business in Richmond, and bring Sally with him. It is snowing. Mentions Mr. Botts, Peggy Blair, and Miss A. Robinson. Mr. Davenport is very pleased with Davy Lambert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions Mr. H.A. Wise, Mr. Ritchie, and Rose Dixon. [Fragment.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoem asking Sally to come for a visit and sending her money for the trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes John and Sally will come for the Convention.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses some purchases for the recipient. Little Sally's health was benefitted by her trip. If Sally's mother and sister are better, maybe she can go to the springs with them in August. The colored people are incensed with the murder and think \"she\" should be burned alive.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the loan of the books. Plans to leave Williamsburg Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes to see her at Duncan Lodge Thursday, October 5, at 8:30. [Note: This invitation may be to Elizabeth J. Galt].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the pears and \"tube rose.\" She has had chills and her brother seems to have intermittent fever. Mentions her sister Helen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccepts Sally's offer of a bouquet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow the Club book for a few hours.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the crackers, and would now like to borrrow several pounds of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands John would probably buy her greenhouse plants for the hospital. Would sell all 200 pots for $50. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Dr. Williamson continues well. Edmund met Judge and Mrs. Wilkinson. John's partner has gone to New York, so he cannot come home. Asks to be remembered to many Galts in Williamsburg and to Mrs. George McCandlish. The letter may have been written prior to 1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the loan of the books. Sends the proof chest of C. Morton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow the conclusion of \"Annetta Haverstraw.\" Little Robert Saunders is ill. The letter may have been written prior to 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Page Saunders hopes Sally and John will spend the evening there to meet Page Morris. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires about her mother's health. Wishes they lived nearer. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas a \"noble nephew\" and the mother is doing well. Hopes Sally and Mrs. Galt will come soon to see them. The letter was likely written ante 1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWonders if Sally received Mrs. Murdaugh's flowers. Marianna and Mr. Earnest were going to visit the Galts this evening, but the snow may prevent it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarianna would like to borrow \"Undine,\" and both the invalids (Marianna and Lelia) would like some of Sally's Jelly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the wreath and asks her to make one of mock oranges and pink rosebuds. Hopes she will be at Judge Nathaniel Beverley Tucker's this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot attend her levee this evening. Mattie Christian is sick. Returns \"Vanity Fair.\" The letter was likely written ante May 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to escort her to church this afternoon. The letter is simply dated as \"Sunday\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the poetry and friendship. The letter was likely written ante 1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Lizzie Macaulay, who is to be married the twentieth of next month. Discusses another girl who is entering a convent. [Stained.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes she will go with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like Elizabeth Galt to make her a flower wreath to wear to Mr. Maupin's party. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Mrs. Galt is now better. Would like to borrow a book to read to her mother. The letter was likely written ante 1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow John's \"Now and Then.\" Marianna is reading a long note from Mr. Lackey, and wonders if Sally has seen Mr. Eubank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow a book. The Bishop is not coming. Marianna went to Norfolk with Mrs. Tucker and Cynthia to see the little dancers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow Punch. Enters her teens today.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe, Marianna, and Aunt Barbara Page are all sick. Would like to borrow another book, and returns the one she had.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow the Lady's Book, and to hear any news, puns, conundrums, or witty speeches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Bishop Meade will soon describe his Canadian trip in the \"Southern Churchman.\" The children wish Sally, Lizzy, and Tommy Williamson were with them. Inquires about her Father, brothers, sisters, and mother, and hopes John will not go to Philadelphia until they have seen him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends messages to many acquaintances. Describes the activities of her daughter and various friends. [Second sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks John to take good care or her son, Robert. A Mrs. King keeps a female school there. Sister, Barbara Page, went to Lee's Springs with Cousin B. Page. Expect the Christians. Hopes Lizzy and Tom Williamson will join them. Mentions Sally's Mother, and Brothers [?], as well as Lizzy [J. Galt?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. and Mrs. William Tyler, Harriet Spencer, the Christians, and Mary Williams are there. Saw Lizzy Williamson with her father, Gabriel Galt Williamson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes a musical evening at Dr. Cabell's in Richmond, where they saw General Lambert, his son, and the Misses Lamberts. The girls are having a \"Fair\" in the room under the house. Understands Mrs. Dickie Galt \"has been awakened.\" The letter was likely written ante 1853.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHer husband leaves for Richmond soon. Was very upset by the death of their cousin, \"the idol of his aged mother.\" The letter was likely written ante 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIf Sally is going to Col. McCandlish's this evening, Mrs. Saunders will call for her. Inquires for Sally's mother. The letter was likely written ante 1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests something for Lelia to read. The letter may have been written prior to the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the many visitors to the Louise Home, and her recent visit to Van Ness Place, the home of a distant relative. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas prepared for the sad news by Frank's letter of his visit to Sally. Comments on the death of Dr. William Sparrow. Went with Anne Capron to hear bishop Pinkney. Laments that the confessional may soon be instituted. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMourns Mrs. Wilmer's death, for hoped she would be spared to care for Dr. Wilmer's children, and prove as good a mother as Mrs. Anne Wilmer. The aged Aunt Alice survives. Nannie Waller, Mr. and Miss Mallory, Mary Ball, and Sallie Nelson came to visit her. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisited Sally Ball and saw many friends and relatives. Her daughter, Page, begins teaching Mrs. Cousin [?]'s daughter on Monday, and thus will be near her. As for the last four years, does not leave the room today, and generally finds the first two weeks of September sad. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Mayer has been ill. Robert is coming at Christmas. Inquires about many friends in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLettie Semple has the comfort of Bessie Denison's presence every day. Her son is improving, but will have to work to make up for his lost time. Wishes she had more money for her children.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVisits of various young men. Understands Dr. William Carter is going to marry a Miss Tazewell. Heard Mr. Minnigerode preach at St. Paul's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe stage they took there nearly turned over, and John and Robert Christian, who were riding on top, were thrown to the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her activities and those of other people at the Springs. Comments on \"Marriage\" by Miss Ferier. Describes Henry and Lucy Taylor, and Mr. Ward, who fought against the Mexicans. Discusses the possible beaux among the new students.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the Tournament and the Masquerade Ball. Judge Tucker's family, Miss Custis from Gloucester, Mrs. Sheldon and her niece Miss Burwell, and Miss Ann Eliza Fitzhugh all share a cabin with the Saunders. Asks to be remembered to many friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her costume, and those of others, at the Masquerade Ball. Rarely sees Cynthia [Tucker?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReally enjoyed her summer, especially the fancy dress ball at the Springs. Aunt Barbara Page plans to go to the convention in New York. Saw the Millingtons, Mr. Dabney, and the Christians.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLelia is too unwell to sit with cousin Sarah Saunders, but hopes Sally can sit with her. Hopes Sally's cold will not be worse from coming to see Marianna's children. Lucy Page is walking.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is a large quantity of Undated notes from Marianna Saunders to Sally M. Galt. They are usually very brief, and consist almost entirely of cryptic comments on beaux, social events, and family affairs, or are requests for visits or reading material. Generally, they are the kind of chatter that young people of the 1960's would discuss in long telephone conversations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Bassett, a delegate to the Baltimore Convention, and Col. Hubard, a candidate for Congress, visited there recently. [Last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie Denison, her niece, wants to visit Sally. Her health is not strong and Letitia asks Sally to control her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands that Dr. Coleman has purchased Mr. Ewell's house, and thus will not need to rent hers next year. She never expects to return to Williamsburg, for cannot bear to see the places her sisters walked. Has not heard from Robert Waller for a long time. Willy is a surgeon [?] in Lynchburg. Mary Stuart is beautiful. She saw her at Old Point this summer with Catherine Speed. [Last sheet only] [Note: Robert, Willy, and Mary are surely children of Letitia's sister, Elizabeth, who married William Waller. All Letitia's full sisters predeceased her by many years.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow a copy of Campbell's poems, if Miss Galt has a copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be glad to \"change [cash?] her check.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Dixon has returned home, and Mr. Barziza will return tomorrow, taking Tom Williamson with him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses financial affairs between them. Lent Mr. Saunders her $50 and is generally bound for $3000 for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to sign a paper, fill the blank with the proper Bank, and return it to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses various financial affairs between them. [Torn.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow a breast pin and chain to wear as a bridesmaid on Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow the May issue of the Lady's Book.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the books Mrs. Galt lent her, and sends cakes to the Williamson children. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Sally and the Doctor John M. Galt will spend the evening with them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLost Sally's birthday ode and W. Tyler is asleep with a \"turkey salad headache\" so the writer cannot ask him what it said. Wishes Sally had not left so suddenly last evening. \"Poor little Mary\" is a very good child.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests a small quantity of paragoric.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould be pleased to see them at 8:30, Thursday, July 18.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHoped Miss Galt could visit her this evening, but she is too ill for company. If she cannot come before going to Petersburg, hopes for a visit on her return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her some flowers. Her Mother sends bread to Cousin Lizzie J. Galt. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends some books. Her father will be glad to take care of any orders they might have. Inquires about \"Aunt Galt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send some books for Aunt Lizzie. Ma is going to Lombardy tomorrow. The letter was likely written ante 1858.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to come to Williamsburg and sit at Cousin Eliza's grave. Her home was burned, but she has a \"comfortable shanty and plenty of rough and rude comforts...\" Describes her four children. Inquires about the Vests. Has over 1000 chickens.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to send her brown gaiters, pink bonnet, cherry ribbon, cuffs, white kid gloves, and a handkerchief.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Coke visited recently. Visited her old house, where the roses were just coming into bloom. The letter was likely written ante 1853 November.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her children. Thinks everyone will have to give up extensive farming. Describes the hard life of Lelia and Mr. Fleming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites her to take breakfast with Betsy and Charley, before they leave tomorrow. [Note: Charley and Betsy are Charles Pichegru Williamson (1847- ), and his wife, Elizabeth Johnston Williamson. Charles was the second child of Gabriel and Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1. c. ii. [d], p. 2.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust received a letter from Johnny describing his trip to Rio. The Emperor of Brazil recently visited his ship. Johnny has a brother of the Secretary of the French minister in Washington to wait on him. [First sheet only] [Note: Johnny is John Alexander Galt Williamson (1844- ), eldest son of Gabriel and Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy and Katie are both doing well at school. A Jewish Rabbi is studying divinity with her father. [Last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnows the bad weather will prevent Sally from coming today, but hopes to see her tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAs soon as recovered in Baltimore hoped to visit her. Asks Sally to come see her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks them to write in her Album.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvites Sally and the Dr. [John M. Galt?] to join the young ladies from Mrs. Waller's at her home this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot come over this evening. They leave for the Point on Monday, via the Grove, and her brother expects to be Sally's escort.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Sally and John can come tomorrow instead of this evening, as Marianna cannot come this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Ewell has disgraced her and will not take her back. She is thankful her parents are dead, so that they do not know her disgrace.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKnows her sister loves everything beautiful, so sends her something sent the writer from Baltimore. Returns the books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Sally to ask Lizzie to send her a few oysters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow something to read. [Torn.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow some books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes her a Happy New Year and sends her a card composed of natural mementoes from the graves of General Jackson and Lee, and from the Natural Bridge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the book. Cannot visit before leaving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the books, and asks to borrow several more. Did not read \"Rose-Maria\" \"as Aunty did not have time to look over it and I did not like to trust Paul De Kock.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to work a book mark to give Mr. Harris. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the books and sends her one. Would like to borrow \"Modern Accomplishments.\" This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks to borrow the \"Expectant.\" This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns the books. The girls plan to come visiting tomorrow. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes the cricket is forthcoming this fine day. Had a good frolic with [?]. Feels she must return home so the students will return to their studies. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Lizzie J. Galt to write a wish for the writer's brother's tenth birthday. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaves tomorrow. Discusses a recent evening together. [Torn, first sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the plays she has seen, the churches she attends, and her other activities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[Note: the rest of the Undated material consists of accounts and empty envelopes.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLaudatory essays on various relatives and friends, including her grandfather, father, brothers, uncle William C. Galt, and cousins Sally Trebell Galt, Alexander Galt the Sculptor, Alexander G. Boothe, John G. Williamson, and David Lambert. Some of these may have been copied from printed sources, or prepared by William R. Galt of Norfolk for the biographical encyclopedia of Dr. Toner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEssays, mainly fragmentary, on the history and description of Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond, and the Peninsula area.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEssays on natural phenomena, and abstract ideas, a description of her trip to Niagara Falls, riddles and word plays (perhaps for the Cheerful Club), and other scraps. Some may not be in Sally M. Galt's hand, and others may be merely her copies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs unable to pay the debt he owes or to execute the bond the recipient required. His school has done poorly for four years. Robert is the main support of the family. Molly taught in [Petersburg or Portsmouth?] last year but her health will not let her continue. Susan has been a governess in California for 18 months. [Draft.] [Note: This draft is on the back of advertisements for Galt's school.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnderstands the recipient already knows of his application for the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary. Asks him to support his candidacy and present the enclosed recommendations to the Visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummarizes their previous conversations on the Academy in Norfolk, and his feelings on the recipient's plans. Enjoys his position with Mr. Pryor. Mr. Pryor might be interested in the [Principalship?] of the Academy, and Galt would like the recipient to recommend him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to keep Tommy at home for the rest of the summer, and would like to close their account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the Academy's plan to call a new headmaster. [Torn.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the serenades honoring R. Ingram's marriage. Cousin William Galt has scarlet fever, probably from going to Aunt Sally [Capron?]'s. Had a very dull Christmas. The mourning was still up at St. Paul's. Sarah Walke is to marry Mr. Booker. Discusses Mary and Charlotte Capron's personalities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill inquire from Williamsburg friends about D. Brown's resignation. Plans to start attending Christ Church in April. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his hunting and \"extra [Billy alias?] Mr. Smith's\" speech on Harrison. Cousin Richard Lecock has been ordered to Africa.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is signed by \"Zena\". Praises Frank [Frances Land Galt?]. Charlotte Capron has left for the same school as Lucy attended, and they hope it will do her as much good. Do not expect to see Cousin Susan as she is very lame. Discusses the sizes of William, Jim, Alexander, and their half-brother Patrick. Cousin William Galt is on his way home, but Gabriella's letter gave the impression they were not too happy about it. Mr. Pegram saw Alexander's bust in New York and praises it highly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEveryone was pleased to learn he had passed his examinations. Social news of Norfolk. Gabriel [Capron?] is not going to William and Mary, for his father is \"too good a Methodist to send him to any ungodly institution while Randolph Macon is in existence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews of many marriages. Patrick Galt is in New York. Sends messages to various cousins in Williamsburg, and to her brother, Alexander.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Hon has been ill from a fall. Zander is reading French fables and Jim is reading Junius Brutus and Tarquinus. News of his sisters' health.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter is signed by \"Molly\". Is to be the queen of the gypsies in the May Queen program. [Note: Identified as \"Molly's third letter.\"]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis health is restored. Would like a circular for a cousin who in interested in Galt's school. Inquires about various classmates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses an order to pay Mr. Bonsal's claim, and asks Galt to send him his note. Discusses his travel plans. Rented his house and lot to Turner Coke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad a genealogy of his family obtained from Como. James Barron, but it was burned. Suggests various people who might have a copy. Discusses what he remembers about their family history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses the future of a boy who was at Galt's school. Describes his trip to Augusta, Ga. Will leave on his trip in March with Claude Murdaugh. The Hotel is now opened, and Portsmouth is generally improving.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas never worked so hard and complains about Archer, a teacher in the academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the offer of letting the writer stay with her for a few days. Mr. Sharp is quite ill, and she hopes a change of air will help him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAfter consultation with various people, she has decided not to try to buy certain articles privately, but to take her chances and have them put up for sale. Hopes things go well, but is too ill to go down.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of the inscriptions inside, and on, William R. Galt's watches.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning William R. Galt's candidacy for an appointment [to the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary], and the competition he faces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the breaking of the rules by certain boys in Galt's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a list of pre-Civil War debts in the Valley.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of Activities of John Brown's Abolitionists in Botetourt County, Va., 1856-1859.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip to Bologna, Venice, Trieste, Lubach, and Vienna.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his work and plans for future pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescirbes his social life and the amusements of Florence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMan working on a bust.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUses 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.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous Undated accounts and financial memorandums.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly pastoral scenes of animals, houses, boats, and sketches of people. Sketchbook of \"Uncle Jim's Battery\" and other [Civil War?] scenes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious short definitons of abstract terms, and word riddles. May have been compiled by members of the \"Cheerful Club.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous essays, and drafts, on various concrete and abstract subjects. Many are only fragmentary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe next day is the one set aside by the President for prayer and fasting for the success of their government. Her school does well. Understands there are cases of measles in the recipient's regiment and cautions against them. Hopes he will soon become a Christian. [Last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin William R. Galt and his family are well and live in a beautiful place in Buchanan County. Hates being twenty-one. Is anxious to see all her friends in Williamsburg before leaving Virginia. Sends love to \"Cousin Sallie.\" [Last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks him to send some wood and have it put in the wood house. Thanks him for the newspaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses surprise that he is married, and sends him all best wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses someone's illness and some defeat. [Fragment.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be pleased to see the recipient at Duncan Lodge on Thursday, October 5, at 8:30pm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWould like to borrow \"Inheritance\" from her or from Sally Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas sorry to miss part of his visit and hopes he will come again soon. Sends Strobia one of the writer's catalogues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation for an unknown recipient. To attend the anniversary address of the Mireaux Union Society to be given at the Court House, Saturday, the 18th, at 3:30pm. The committee is Charles Dabney, B.B. Botts, and Richard Randolph.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him of the death of one of the writer's earliest and closest friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill soon be baptized. The recipient's father was recently baptized. Hopes the recipient, her child, husband, and owners are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(This letter is too stained and torn to be legible.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas brown and green cloth very suitable for an overcoat for the Doctor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot cash a check right now. Gives prices on the coal he has on hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks the recipient to take a box to Philadelphia. [Torn, last sheet only.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been too ill to go hear Bishop McGill. News of various relatives. Fears there will soon be a war. Has not heard from her kin in Texas for a long time. [Torn]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Dix visited the Asylum last June and praised it highly. Dr. Galt has been giving the patients a series of lectures each Monday. News of various patients. [torn]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe will soon be home. Will bring her presents from Havana. Hopes she will be good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[?] to [?] Discusses plats of survey which, if not returned to the Register's office, should be applied for at Preston's office. [Note: On reverse is notation regarding land owned by Alexander Craig: \"1000 acres South East [of] big Spring upon Jessamine [and] 1000 acres upon Jessamine joining Stephen's survay.\"]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[?] to \"My dear Brother.\" Mentions Polly, Aunt, Mr. Browne, R. Travis, and Mr. Ripeton [Repiton?]. [Fragment.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters either too mutilated to identify, or drafts giving no indication of author, recipient, time or place. Some may be from patients at the Asylum. The problem of identification is increased by the similarities of the handwritings of Mary D. Galt, Elizabeth J. Galt, John M. Galt II, and Sally M. Galt, especially when making a rough draft.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious algebraic problems and their solutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous poems and fragments, in many different hands, and on many different subjects. Some are in honor of a certain person or occasion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitations, advertisements, almanac pages, map of West Point, Va., printed obituaries, and other miscellany.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of a Galt Family member, from the mid to late 1800's. Mostly newspaper clippings of poetry, essays, articles and prints. Issues of the Asylum Gazette (no dates given) and Virginia Gazette (1853-1856) were removed in 1999 and filed in the bound newspapers collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clippings, prints, newspapers, flyers, correspondence, financial records, notes, Civil War era material, poetry and other writings from the mid to late 1800's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNews clippings, prints, 2 issues of the Illustrated London News (June 19, 1852 and Feb. 12, 1853) and flyers. Alexander D. Galt, Jr.'s name is handwritten on one flyer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Circular about Virginia Lunatic Asylum, \"The Ministrel's Curse\" translation from German by W.R. Galt of Norfolk, Va, medicine label for Bamic, lists, academic notations, correspondence to and from family members and others particularly in the 1860's (Sally M. Galt, William R. Galt and others), instructions on making a cloth splint and more. Includes 1862 correspondence with William R. Galt as principal of Norfolk Academy after the military took over the building. 1859 to 1861 report of number of \"patients who have been inmates of the Eastern Asylum,\" number of patients discharged and number of deaths. List of supplies with a note, \"Paper showing cousin Sallie's kindness to Confederate Soldiers, 1861 or 2.\" The correspondence has been grouped at the beginning of the folder; otherwise this folder has not been processed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper sections, including the Virginia Gazette. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBundles of rolled newspaper clippings tied with string, apparently organized by a member of the Galt Family. This box is unprocessed - the clippings remain rolled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSketches, poems, notes, specification for scrapbook and furniture, quotes, latin notes, blank report cards of William R. Galt, obituary for William M. Galt, MD, empty envelopes to Sally M. Galt, John M. Galt and Elizabeth Galt and other family papers. The items date from the mid to late 1800's. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClippings from newspapers and other publications. Mostly grouped by date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 1848 edition of General Taylor's Rough and Ready Almanac.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClippings concern \"Accounts of Negro Uprisings.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-16)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book of Edward Charlton, wig maker, Williamsburg, VA 1769-1776; and Appraisement and sales of estate of Williamsburg, VA coffeehouse proprietor, Richard Charlton, 1779. Includes the disposition of property, including enslaved people. \"(Microfilm NM 55-1)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-16)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-16)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(MIcrofilm M-1131-17)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-17)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-16)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-16)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMedical diary and clinical notes of Alexander D. Galt. Microfilm M-1131-17\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-17)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-17)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-16)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(indexed) (Microfilm M-1131-17)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-18)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(indexed) (Microfilm M-1131-18)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm NM 55-1)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-19)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-18)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-18)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-18)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-18)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-19)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-19)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-19)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-19)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-19)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(Microfilm M-1131-20)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe diary contains Sally M. 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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.","The collections documents life in colonial, revolutionary, antebellum, and post-Civil War Williamsburg, Virginia. Papers also concern wider Virginia issues and relations with England, such as the Alexander D. Galt Diary (Msv 14a) which was written while in London during 1792-1793.","Additions, filed in first folder of Galt Papers (1):","Acc. 1938.28 \"Verses for the Year 1900\", handwritten poem from the January 18, 1855 Virginia Gazette which was also published in the September 13, 1937 Virginia Gazette. Author unknown.","Acc. 2008.285 Miniature photograph of a seated man found in Galt Books Collection, QA37.H99 1818 v. 2.","Letter from Aunt Emily to Miss Sue Galt; mentions Ella, Estelle and Emona. Aunt Emily is caring for a family. Undated.","The legatee is daughter, Susanna Polson. If she should die unmarried before age twenty-one, the estate is to go to Isabella Craig, daughter of Alexander Craig. Maria Crasson to be discharged from her indenture with testator if legatee Susanna should die before indenture has terminated. Executors: Alexander Craig and Hugh Orr, witnesses: Blovet Pasteur, Robert Nicolson, and C. Binns. The will was proved in York County Court, December 20, 1773 by oath of Robert Nicolson, and January 17, 1774 by oath of Blovet Pasteur. The copy is endorsed by Thomas Everard, clerk. [Note: Rebecca Polson was godmother to Isabella Craig and Maria Maupin Craig ( -1776). See Galt Genealogy, II, p.12],","The will was witnessed by Judith Barron, Richard Taylor, and R. Brough, and that in his will, he left everything to his wife and his two children, Samuel and Richard.","Scope and Contents Confirmation by King in Council of an Act of the Virginia legislature, approved by Lt. Gov. Francis Fauquier on April 1, 1761.","Scope and Contents The account are mostly for June and July, and apparently kept while Dr. Galt was studying abroad. The memo mentions paying nine pence for breakfast at The Rolls in Chancery Lane, and varying amounts \"at a Labour\", 2/6 for \"the Play,\" and £30.10.0 for year's board, and 1/ for punch. [Note: Dr. John Minson Galt (1744-1808) was the son of Samuel (ca. 1700-1760) and Lucy Servant Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.F. and II., pp.11-12.].","Scope and Contents The letter discusses the settlement of the Polson estate. Capt. Polson and his brother are appreciative of the trouble Craig has taken on their behalf. No further remittance has been received from Mr. Polson of Jamaica.","On October 20, 1773 there will be a partition of a tract of land on the Forks of the Great Kanawha and Ohio Rivers. He suggests that Craig send an agent and money to pay for the Polson part of the partition so he can secure the portion due them.","Scope and Contents \"General Account of the Expences of the patentees in dividing the large tract of 51304 acres of Land in the Forks of the great Kanhawa and River Ohio.\" Surveyor: William Crafurd; shareholders: Col. Muse, Mr. Waggoner. \"Divided by 14 1/4 shares, allowing 3000 acres to a share is £6.14.8 per share.\" D. Copy. Endorsed. Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Statement certifying John Polson as a lieutenant in the Virginia Regiment is entitled to two thousand acres of land.","He declares that when John Madison, Junior, produces the required warrants, the Surveyor will lay off three thousand acres for Robert McKenzie, Gent., and two thousand acres for John Polson, Gent. under the direction of Craig, their attorney in fact.","Scope and Contents Statement of John Madison, Junior, that he has been given a location warrant by Alexander Craig for land in Botetourt County amounting to 3000 acres for Robert McKenzie, Gent., and John Polson, Gent.","Scope and Contents He wonders whether the capital of the \"new government\" [Kentucky?] will be fixed in the area of the tract of land that they are interested in. Crafurd is proceeding with the surveying at the Great Kanawha. He speaks of the richness of the land and contemplates that the present demand will greatly enhance the future value. \"Here is the only place in America for a young person to lay a foundation for an estate.\" Mr. Douglass has surveyed Mr. McKenzie's land, using sloops or \"scooners\" on the water and canoes on the falls.","Scope and Contents He discusses the arrangements for the plots of land on Ohio River. \"Those that have seen the land on the Ohio will think very little of the lands in Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Discusses settlement of his claim to 3000 acres of western lands. Mentions [his brother?] Hugh Polson and John Crosse of Philadelphia. Says that he is from Antiqua and is a lieutenant in the 60th. Regiment.","Scope and Contents Sends two land plats by Mr. Kennedy. Bullett has been superseded and Douglas has apparently been promoted under Col. Preston through the influence of Lord Dunmore. Douglas leaves for Fincastle tomorrow and asks for mail to be forwarded through Dr. Connely. .","Scope and Contents \"After deducting out of the sum of fifteen pounds twelve shillings, the fee that Col. Preston takes for passing or certifying the plots, pay Mr. Alexander Craig the Ballance, as it has been a very expensive affair to me I hope youl not disappoint Mr. Craig in letting him have the money...\"","Scope and Contents Draft for twenty pounds stirling in favour of Alexander Craig. .","Scope and Contents Unless a better offer can be obtained, he and his brother are willing to accept the offer mentioned by Craig for seven pounds per hundred acres for the Kanawha lands. The sooner they can receive cash for the lands the better. Bills on London are the speediest method of conveying the money.","Bill for surveying 2000 acres of land for Mr. Polson at £2.1.8 per 1000 acres and 3000 acres for Capt. McKenzie at £4.11.8. As, Bill [endorsed].","A certificate from the attorney to John Polson, Captain in the First Battalion of His Majesty's Sixtieth Regiment. Called Royal Americans, to secure western lands to which he is entitled in his own right or as heir of his deceased brother William Polson, Captain in the Virginia Regiment. Craig names Isaac Melcher, merchant of Philadelphia, as his agent to sell any of all of the lands due Polson. Witnesses: Charles Wilson and Leonard Jacoby.","Scope and Contents He states that he cannot sign Capt. McKenzie's warrant and plat for 3000 acres because the survey by Capt. Bullet on the Ohio was not legitimate. Mr. Douglas and his party have fallen into the hands of the Indians so his surveys will have to be redone.","Scope and Contents The division of Polson's portion of the land will not be complete until he has adequate power of attorney.","Capt. McKenzie should be able to gain his western land, for Mr. Taylor's conflicting surveys are mistaken and therefore void.","Scope and Contents He sends the plats for the land of McKenzie and Polson and asks Craig to deliver plats for Mr. Charleton, Mr. Southall, Col. Byrd and Capt. Collins. He requests that Craig receive any fees due to him since he is at so great a distance. If he can receive Mr. Walter Stewart's warrant, he will draw up the plat. Mr. Alexander Baine will receive any fees owed him, but will be leaving town.","Scope and Contents He sends a copy of the general deed to John Polson's land and discusses matters relating to the patent.","The letter discusses escheatable land belonging to John Polson in Kentucky.","He wishes him to select a reliable person to be receiver of the Continental taxes in Virginia. Morris has already received recommendations for the position. The salary is one eighth per cent of the money passing through his hands. [Note: This letter and the three following letters are copies made by J. Brown and transcribed together on two sheets of paper.]","He expresses delight that funds for Virginia's quota have been appropriated, but regrets that there is so much delay. \"The smallest delay in the application of means often defeats the end for which those means where instituted.\" Copy of the letter by J. Brown.","The letter includes some enclosures for Webb to read and hopes he will inculcate \"at proper opportunities those principles of national integrity which are essential to our safety.\" Copy of letter by J. Brown.","He notifies Morris that the majority of Virginia's taxes wil be paid in tobacco with some being paid in flour, hemp, and deerskins. He hopes the Continental government will accept part of Virginia's quota in commodities for if people were forced to sell in order to gain specie, the market would be serioulsy affected. He plans to have one thousand to fifteen hundred pounds of tobacco in the Treasury within three weeks. Copy of letter by J. Brown.","Scope and Contents She sends an affectionate letter lauding their friendship. She visited in Williamsburg while the French army was there and was quite impressed by the politeness of the French. Several relatives, including a young girl and a 16 year old boy, have died recently. [Note: Mary Craig (1753- ) was a daughter of Alexander and Mary Maupin Craig, and a sister of Judith Craig Galt (1749-1788) who married John M. Galt I. See Galt Genealogy, II, p. 12]","Galt's note for £120.0.0 due Wilkinson. If Galt would pay sixty pounds, the obligation is void. Witnesses: Frederick Bryan and Marvin Hallam. On verso, accounts (1788-1821) show payment of the debt. The final payment, July 13, 1821, was from Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt to Robert Butler, executor of John Bracken.","These accounts were apparently compiled after Galt's death and presented to his estate. [Note: Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) was a son of William Galt (1725- ) and a grandson of Samuel Galt (ca. 1700-1760). He settled in Richmond and married Elizabeth Ege (1748-1822). Their daughter Mary Dorothea Galt (1786-1858) married Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt (1771-1840), a cousin. See Galt genealogy, I.A.1, p.1].","£13.3.1. to Mr. Goodrick's account.","Scope and Contents Account (March 27, 1781-January 12, 1787) of Gabriel Galt's estate with Thomas Prosser","The account is for £13.5.0 for joiner's tools and shafts for a riding chair. On the reverse is a memorandum, October 24, 1810, of Wm. T. Galt that when he received the chest of tools from his uncle, Wm. Trebell, Trebell mentioned the cost of them.","\"Please to pay Mr. Gabriel Galt on order the sum of thirty three shillings being the balance due your Humble servt. Bryan.\"","Memorandum on the deaths of Alexander Craig (January 12, 1776, age 57) and Judith Galt (December 31, 1788, age 39)","David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, confess to debt owed by Galt to plaintiffs of £65.10.0 with interest. The extract is signed by Adam Craig, Clerk. The debt was paid September 19, 1811.","John Price brings action against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for debt owed by Galt for £31.1.5 plus interest. J.B. Whitlocke, C.H.C. Endorsed copy.","The memo details his charges for $83.32, for the writer's share of drugs and a shop.","The judgement is in action against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators for Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £31.15. Signed by Adam Craig, clerk.","Scope and Contents The letter requests recipient to pay £8. to David Lambert, one of Gabriel Galt's administrators.","The indenture is between Charles Wright of Richmond, David Lambert and Jacob Ege of Richmond, and Miles Selden of Henrico. Wright owes the estate of Gabriel Galt £144, and agrees to transfer to Selden lots 43 and 44 on Richmond Hill along with miscellaneous household goods. Selden is to sell the lots and goods and Wright is to receive the remainder of the money after the debt is paid. Witnesses: T. Warren, John Stewart, James Vaughan, senior, Francis Graves, and Nicole [?] Harrison.","Scope and Contents Moors requests that Griffin pay David Lambert £9.5.0 owed Moors by Griffin. Endorsed.","He is detained by the regular business of the court for his claim has not yet been determined, anxious for news from the plantation and from town, requests that the harvest not be brought in until he returns and that the wheat not be cut until further notice from him.","The account, dated March 16, 1790-March 7, 1792, of Dr. Alesander D. Galt with the estate of Col. James Southall.","Scope and Contents J.M. discusses Alexander's passage home and provision for various goods to be brought up. The widow will not let his things be searched and keeps possession of the store.","The judgment for Samuel Paine, Henrico County Court, against David Lambert and Jacob Ege, administrators of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £13.6.0, plus damages. Paid, February 1812, by John Galt. AS Extract [endorsed] [Note: John Ege Galt (1782-1813) was a son of Gabriel (1748-1788) and Elizabeth Ege Galt (1748-1822), and the brother of Mary Dorothea Galt who married Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.l.e, p. 3].","Scope and Contents The recipient's father has gone to the Springs with Mr. Fox and is in improved health. When he returns, he will begin his new project for smallpox innoculation at his farm and at Martin's Hundred. Dr. Tazewell was in town recently. Lary is good-natured, but lazy. The town has been quite healthy. Dr. Barraud has the enterainment \"the Grandees\" \"for want of exercise.\" \"Philosopher Houston is well.\" Miss Camm married Mr. Whitaker. \"Nobody dead of any consequence.\" Autograph Letter Account.","An account of Mr. Galt with John Wragg, No. 36, Throgmorton Street, for various clothes.","Scope and Contents Receipt of John Wragg for money received from Mr. Galt.","Receipted account of Mr. Galt with J. William Richardson.","Scope and Contents She left London the 4th, so has been unable to meet such a good friend of her nephew. The writer, a sister, and Mr. Campbell live in Manchester, while her eldest sister, Mrs. Miller, lives at Phillimore House near Kensington.","Receipted account of Mr. Galt with C. Forster of London, for various books.","Scope and Contents The recipient's father [Dr John Minson Galt] arrived safely at the Springs and, after a return bout of his old pains, is now enjoying good health. Miss Judy Brown of Richmond has visited them. His brother Billy [William Craig Galt], and George Greenhow escorted Miss Nancy Davenport to Richmond in Mr. Greenhow's phaeton for a five day visit and ended up staying three weeks. John Houston has gone to Philadelphia in the hopes of getting into business. [Note: Lucretia Craig (1760- ) was a daughter of Alexander and Maria Maupin Craig, and a sister of Judith Craig Galt (Mrs. John M. Galt).]","The ticket admits Mr. Alexander D. Galt to the Autumn Course of Mr. Cline's lectures on Anatomy and Surgery in the autumn of 1792. Printed Document.","Signed account.","Scope and Contents She is glad to hear of his safe arrival in London. His father is well, as are the rest of his family, but the Negro, Betty, lost her little Peggy. Uncle Morpin [Maupin?] is living at the Raleigh. His father has returened and breakfasts on mild. Charles Galt is planning to sail for London, and will probably bring this letter. [Note: Charles Galt (1775-1798) was a son of James (1748-1800) and Mary Inglish Galt (1742-1778), and a first cousin of Dr. Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.4, p.6].","Scope and Contents Their father found relief at the Springs and now drinks plenty of porter. Betty's Peggy and Charles Tate, the blacksmith, have died, as well as German Baker, the lawyer, and Betsy Younghusband of Richmond, who had cramps in their stomachs. He attended the weddings of cousin Betsy Galt to Mr. Swan, and Sally Valuntine to Jack Dixon in Richmond. He saw a whale yesterday near Mr. Hanken's opposite Mr. Fox's. [Note: William Craig Galt (1777-1853) the brother of Alexander Dickie Galt, married Matilda Beall, and moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he was a practicing physician for some years. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.,p. 1. Elizabeth Ege (ca. 1750- ) daughter of William (1725- ) and [?] Servant, married Samuel Swan. See Galt Genealogy I. A. 2, p. 3.","Scope and Contents He describes a silver watch, chain, key, and seal, costing six guineas, to be paid for by Messrs. Dawes, Stephenson and Co., packed, and given to his brother, Jack.","Scope and Contents Leroy chides him for not writing, but realizes that he is busy and obligated to correspond with his relatives. He knows of no interesting news, but wants some books, and asks Galt to request Dr. Barraud's uncle to get Anderson a good watch.","She writes since Jack Griffin is sailing for London. His father is well and in Hampton innoculating the inhabitants with smallpox. Innoculation has not yet begun at Martin's Hundred.","The ticket admits Alexander D. Galt to Mr. Astley Cooper's lectures on Surgery. Printed Document.","Scope and Contents Greenhow bemoans the boredom of his life and compares it to a prison, relieved only by reading. Mr. John Randolph [\"of Roanoke\" (1773-1833)] and Mr. Robert Taylor, Junior, engaged in a duel. After three shots were fired, Mr. Tayor was wounded in the right buttock. The main topic of conversation has been the French Revolution, with numerous balls being held throughout the United States. Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Hallam, John Saunders, and Samuel Crawley have died.","Scope and Contents Receipt of J. Morrison for £10.0.0 received from A.D. Galt for three months board and lodging","The account is for a hat.","The ticket admits Mr. Alexander D. Galt to the Spring Course of lecures on Anatomy and Surgery by Mr. Cline, circa spring 1793. Printed Document.","The account of Alexander D. Galt with William Jagg [?] for making various clothes.","Scope and Contents Billy is sending him a catalogue of births, marriages, and deaths. Betsy Harwood died and her brother, William, is in poor health. Mrs. Finie and her daughter, Nancy, died. Peggy Nicolson married her old admirer, L. Gibbons. His cousin Charles [?] and Mr. Hannsley arrived safely. Dr. Barraud took W. Tazewell as an apprentice, but they could not agree and parted. Barraud now expects Mr. Gillcrist from Norfolk, who will board with Mrs. Pearson whose daughter just returned from Scotland. She wants her best respects to be presented to Dr. [Peter?] Pelham of whom she often thinks \"especially when I sing the old songs he used to write for me.\" Since the death of Mrs. [Sarah?] Hallam, Pelham's sister, [Mrs.?] Blackgrove keeps school in Williamsburg.","He compiles a list of births, deaths, and marriages in the community. The deaths were Mrs. Spratley, October 2, 1792; Miss [Mrs.] Maria [Rind] Coalter, October 1792; Mrs. Blair, November 2, 1792; Mrs. [Sarah?] Hallam, the school mistress, November 27, 1792; John Saunders, carpenter, January 14, 1793; Samuel Crawley, January 29, 1793; Miss Polly Harwood, the dumb child, May 5, 1793; Mrs. Finnie and her daughter Nancy a few days later; Miss Betsy Harwood, May 7, 1793; Mr. Huges at the Capitol Landing, April 18, 1793; and Nicholas Dixon, May 15, 1793. The marriages were Mrs. Boadman and Mr. Walker of Charles City, November 24, 1792; Miss Betsy Lewis and John Town of Amelia, December 24, 1792; Miss Betsy Willis of Gloucester and Henry Hiort, attorney at law, December 24, 1792; Miss Judith Brown of Richmond and Joseph Shepherd, December 24, 1792; Miss Peggy Nicolson and L. Gibbons of York. The births were a boy to Miss Mary Griffin, December 16, 1792; a boy to Mrs. Hunt, December 30, 1792; a girl for Mrs. James Carter, nee Saunders; and a girl to Mrs. Travis, December 6, 1792. There was a ball January 30, 1793 rejoicing the French Revolution and a celebration February 22, 1793 in honour of Washington's birthday. Aunt Galt gave birth to a boy, named Alexander. [Note: Alexander Galt (1793-1855) of Norfolk, was the son of James Galt (1748-1800) and his second wife, Mary W. Taylor. See Galt Genealogy I.E.II, p. 8).","Scope and Contents She hopes that he has not been worried by the war. Mrs. Dunbar is living in Mr. Wythe's house, her eldest daughter was married to Charles Champe Carter who lived with Mrs. Campbell and who is buying the [Governor's]Palace. Mr. [Wilson Miles] Cary of Ceeleys has bought the John Carter House, and his daughter Mrs. Carey has gone to live in Mr. Blair's House by Mr. Hornsby's.","Scope and Contents He has been in Williamsburg since March and is finding life there lonely and boring. He fears that William Harwood will soon follow his sister to the grave. He believes the people in the area wish to remain neutral with promises of abundance of small grain. [Endorsed, received July 30, 1793]. [Note: Samuel Galt (1765?-1820) was the son of James Galt (1748-1800) and his first wife, Mary Inglish (1742-1778). See Galt Genealogy , E. 2. p. 5.","Scope and Contents She is planning to send letters by Charles Galt, but Capt. Lymeburn is leaving first, so a chance for an earlier letter. \"Your old acquaintance,\" Robert (Bob) Taylor was expelled from the College of William and Mary because of his duel with John (Jack) Randolph.","Scope and Contents Greenhow is \"surfeited with this place\" and hopes Barraud will release him so he can go to Philadelphia to attend the lectures. Then he hopes to come to London or Edinburgh to continue his studies. Barraud and Tazewell have parted company and the latter has been replaced with Gillchrist. Parson Camm has been married for some time. Newspapers are full of accounts of French Revolution and the war. On June 18, the \"goal was burnt by a prisoner who suffered in the flames.\"","The promissory note is from an unknown person to Graham Frank for £22.3.0. Document is torn.","He received a letter from Norfolk with the news that all friends were well. He hopes Galt heard from his father by this ship.","He hopes to visit him before this or would have written earlier. He understands they both behaved with propriety. He will call tomorrow.","The envelope is addressed to Alexander Galt, at No. 7, Maze Pond, Southwark, London. Document.","The ticket admits Alexander D. Galt to Mr. Cline's Autumn Course of lectures on Anatomy and Surgery, circa autumn 1793. Printed Document.","It is much obliged by \"our Beadles recollection of me.\" If he can be at Ilford any day except Sunday, they dine at 3:30 and would like to discuss with him the subject Galt wrote about.","The receipted account, dated May 28-October 19, 1793, of Mr. Galt with William Jagg for making and repairing clothes.","The account is for hair dressing and ribbons","Scope and Contents He mentions a young man named Wright from Norfolk who plans to study medicine in England. He saw Mr. Maclean at the Virginia Coffee House and encloses his address.","A calendar of events, dated March 1793-February 1794, in Williamsburg apparently sent to Alexander D. Galt in London. The occasions of interest were the marriage of Charles Champe Carter and Miss Farley, May 1793; the death of Mrs. Andrews, June 26, 1793; the death of David Jamison of York, July 8, 1793; the marriage of [G.?] Fox and Miss Nelly Lewis, both of Gloucester, July 27, 1793; the death of Mrs. Bryan, the widow, September 1793; the death of Richard Booker, September 27, 1793; the marriage of John Connelly and Miss Sally Easter, October 1793; the deaths of William Lewis, old Mrs. Steward, old Mrs. Nicolson, old Mrs. Fergusson, and Mrs. Newton Connelly, October 1793; the death of Mat Saunders, November 1793; the death of little Hind Russell, November 30, 1793; death of Arthur Dickinson, December 1793; death of J. Gray and \"the Spanish Captain,\" January 19, 1794; marriage of George Jackson and Miss Peirce, James City, February 1793; deaths of Humphry and Billy Harwood, February 1794; and the marriage of James Semple and Miss Sally Harwood, February 1794.","Scope and Contents He apologizes for not writing his uncles Samuel and Jacob, but thought that his letters would be shared by all his friends and relatives. He fears he will not be able to get home for some time. [Note: William Galt (1772-1797) was the son of Gabriel Galt (1748-1822). His sister, Mary Dorothea Galt, married their cousin, Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I. A. a., p. 1].","He is glad to learn that the effects of small pox have not been too serious. He appreciated her letter and hopes that she will continue her correspondence with him. He enjoyed her \"harmless raillery.\"","The ticket admits A.D. Galt to the Spring lectures on Anatomy and Surgery by Mr. Cline, circa spring 1794. Printed Document.","Scope and Contents He and William Galt have been ill, but are now well. He regrets that he cannot come to Virginia this summer, but has too much unfinished business to be able to leave. He hopes that she will continue her correspondence.","Scope and Contents A receipt of J. Morison for £46.6.0 received from A.D. Galt for a year's board and lodging.","Scope and Contents He has seen a letter written by her to her son in which she mentions Lambert in terms of esteem. He is most appreciative of her compliments and wishes that she would write to him.","Scope and Contents His father is well and just finished a visit with him on the Eastern Shore. Mrs. Gray is in good health and likely to marry old Mr. R. Nicolson. Their cousin, Sam [Dr. Samuel Galt (1763-1796)?] has taken to drink owing to business difficulties. The country is apprehensive of a war with Great Britain and the sea port towns have been taking defensive measures.","He writes that his health is good and that he has \"sown all my wild oats to reap the benefit of enjoying it for a length of time.\" He looks forward to seeing Mr. Gunn and Mr. Taylor. No particular news to relate.","Scope and Contents He expresses regret that he has not heard from him, but knows how busy he is. People are greatly disturbed by the \"critical situation of American Commerce occasioned by the unprecedented depredation of British Agents and Subjects.\" Forty American ships were confiscated when the British captured Gaudaloup. He is concerned about the Americans who have fallen into slavery under the Barbary pirates. The British have stirred up the Indians and fortified as their own territory. Gov. [John Graves] Simcoe of Canada has fortified the rapids at the foot of the Miami River. The majority of Representatives have been crying for vengenance against British intrigue. The President has sent John Jay to try to work out negotiations between the two countries. The country is quite prosperous except for the interference of the British. Manufacturing of woolens and cotten cloths has increased and nothing seen but home spun. Local distilleries and breweries are rapidly increasing and pushing out foreign competition due to the cheapness of their goods. The majority of the Americans want to cut out the British and \"the cause of the French is the cause of America.\" Some people have been tarred and feathered for their British sympathies. Macaulay and Charlton of York, agents of British merchants, have had to be quiet or run the risk of abuse and molestation. The recipient's brother [Wm.C.Galt] is beginning to study \"physic\" under their father and natural and moral philosophy at William and Mary.","Scope and Contents The health of the family is good with the exception of his grandmother, who has sprained her arm. His brother Billy will not write because Alex has not answered any of his letters. His old friend Mr. Gray died.","Scope and Contents His friend, William Lambert, is departing for Richmond and will bring this letter. He will miss Lambert as he has cultivated few friends. Another close friend, Charles Carter, son of Col. Carter, is going with Lambert as far as Fredericksburg.","Scope and Contents He expresses regret that his brother has not seen fit to write to him. Their father does not know when Dr. Tazewell will sail. Dr. Greenhow is probably in London by now. Cousin Samuel Galt from the Eastern Shore has been visiting with Uncle Galt. Cousin Samuel Galt of Williamsburg has gone as secretary for Gov. Lee against the insurgents at Fort Pitt. There is a great deal of discontent that could lead to a civil war especially in the back country of Pennsylvania. Men have been drafted into the service and a Volunteer Company has been formed in Williamsburg. He desires advice as to whether he should join or not. An insurrection in Surry County has been quelled. Torys in abundance. \"I fear we shall be obliged to erect a guillotine before the expiration of a few years as they [the Torys] are growing more overbearing every day with erecting their Liberty Poles as they call them and bidding defiance to the Laws of the Land and of Humanity.\"","The account, dated March 24-September 27, 1794, of Mr. Galt with S. Winter for various clothes.","The receipted account, dated July 12-September 27, 1794) of \"Mr. Goff\" with William Jagg for repairing various clothes.","Scope and Contents The receipt of S. Winter is for £11.0.6, received from Mr. Galt.","A summary of the contents and the costs involved is included. Printed Document. Three copies.","The card admits Mr. Alexander D. Gault to Mr. Babinton's Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Chemistry, at Guy's Hospital.","The card admits Mr. Alex. D. Gault to William Saunders M.D.'s Lectures on the Theory and Practice of Medicine, at Guy's Hospital.","The card admits Mr. Alex. D. Gault to Clinical Lectures at Guy's Hospital by William Saunders, M.D., James Hervey, M.D., and John Relph, M.D.","Bond for debt of £12.12.2 owed Hunt. If £6.6.5 is paid by February 17, the obligation is void. Witness: Augustine M. Smith. On reverse is assignation of bond to William Shermer by Jane Hunt.","Account of Alexander D. Galt with John Smith. No. 2 Vauxhall Walk, Lambeth, Surry, for board and lodging.","He is at Mr. Pears, No. 163 Borough high street. Mr. Baker will see Mr. Galt the next morning before 10. Mr. Barraud asked that Mr. Galt be told that Mr. Pollard and Mr. Gilchrist from Birginia are at the London Coffee House.","Scope and Contents He has more practice than he can handle and tries to avoid cases of midwifery. He needs a saddle. He will call on Dr. Galt if he needs advice.","The memorandums, taken from M. Pearsons Memorandum by George Jackson Sergt. of Williamsburg and admr. of Pearsons Estate, concern the settlement of the estate and the raising of Edmund.","An account of cash received, July 30, 1792-October 1795) from various people.","Scope and Contents He cannot imagine why Mrs. Richards said what she did. He has been unwell, but now recovered. He requests that [William] Lambert attend to some business for him. Alexander Galt is in Philadelphia but leaves Tuesday. Mrs. Wood leaves the same day on Capt. McNarin's ship.","The receipted account of Alexander D. Galt with Leroy Anderson is for linen, a comb, soap, and other goods.","Scope and Contents Arrived in New York by ship after not succumbing to sea sickness as many of the other passengers did.","The taxes, dated from 1789-1796, include city tax, revenue tax, and ordinary licence. On reverse is a statement of payments on the £42.1.0 due.","Scope and Contents A receipt for Alexander D. Galt's payment of his account with Mingo Jones.","Scope and Contents A receipt for a year's subscription to the Virginia Argus, paid for Alexander D. Galt by Samuel Galt to Samuel Pleasants, Jr., Richmond.","Scope and Contents He is pleased that Galt accepted his plan. He will send the letters shortly.","Col. Anderson says that only 600 acres of Dr. Galt's land on the Siota on the northwest side of the Ohio River have been surveyed, and he does not know their quality. Massie will finish the surveys this summer, and will claim one third of the land for locating it. None of the fees, which will amount to about $60, have been paid.","Scope and Contents He has received the three patents, but cannot proceed until he knows in whose name the patents were issued.He encloses a copy of a letter from Harris [apparently the July 16, 1797 letter above]. He feels Galt has been treated badly by the parties involved.","The account spans December 23, 1784-October 5, 1797.","He offers his sympathy on the loss of her son and mourns the frustration of their plans. [Note: This letter apparently refers to the death of William Galt (1772-1797)].","Scope and Contents The agreement is regarding rent. Whereby Galt will rent rooms by the year in the house, formerly the property of Robert Nicholson. If Galt lets Charles Greenhow rent one of his rooms, he will pay half the rent. [Fragmentary].","The account spans December 1, 1796-December 30, 1797, and details miscellaneous purchases, mostly clothing, totaling £18.1.0.","Scope and Contents The statement by Pleasant Southall states that he relinquishes any claim against Mrs. Elizabeth Galt [Mrs. Gabriel Galt].","Indenture whereby J. M. Galt makes a deed of gift of his shop on Lot 56 on Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg (purchased from Dr. William Pasteur who had purchased it from Henry Wetherburn) to his son. [Endorsed and recorded by Robert H. Waller, clerk, April 16, 1798].","He requests some medicine to stop Nancy's \"violent puking.\"","Scope and Contents He requests Galt to pay John Coke £12.19.3 1/2 owed Lang by Galt on his account.","Scope and Contents Bill of Sale whereby Augustus Olivier, Gloucester County, sells Alexander Galt one bay horse for £41.","Scope and Contents As a private individual, and not as a member of Reveley and Balandine, he lent money to Gabriel Galt, now deceased. He obtained a judgement against Galt in his lifetime and wishes to be paid. He does not feel obligated for any debts that John Balandine may have contracted with Archer and Galt. The debt is owed to him and cannot be cancelled out by any debt owed Archer and Galt by John Ballandine. Statement received by William Duv Copy [approved by P. Tinsley].","The account, January 17-December 31,1799, for goods purchased by Dr. Alexander Galt from Robert Greenhow amounting to £47.7.11.","Balance due of £149.21.","Scope and Contents She hopes she will come for a visit. She has been working in the garden, especially with the old walks in the pasture, but will not be able to enjoy them long for Mr. Cashe plans to cultivate the pasture. She is grieved that the blackberry bushes will be cut. She has planted two of the wild roses in the garden, and some sweetbriar over the rock spring. Her grandmother continues to be ill, but they hope the warm weather will help her recover. Polly Galt leaves for Norfolk and then plans to visit the recipient. Cousin Johnny is doing well, but has not yet moved his shop across the creek. Mr. Floyd is to marry Miss Fountain, but they are not pleased with the idea. She sends some pickled oysters and oranges. [Note: Sarah Trebell Galt (1782-1844) was a daughter of John and Judith Craig Galt. She married Judge William Browne (1787-1855) and moved to Louisville, Kentucky. See Galt Genealogy, II. C, pl 14.].","The receipted account, November 28, 1799-March 10, 1800, of Alexander D. Galt with Matthew Anderson for paper, books, and cloth.","The account is for bacon.","Receipted account for 100 cents owed by Alexander D. Galt for postage for Pleasant's Paper [The Argus?].","Scope and Contents He is distressed to hear that Dr. Galt has been too ill to practice and invites him to come recuperate with them. He asks to be remembered to the ladies of Galt's family.","Judgement for Thomas Henry Prosser, executor of Thomas Prosser, deceased, assignee of Hogg and Rowland, against David Lambert, surviving administrator of Gabriel Galt, deceased, for £38.12.4 and costs, at Henrico County Court. The obligation to be discharged if plaintiff is paid £15.5.6. Extract signed by J.B. Whitlock, clerk.","Scope and Contents She should have part of the garden prepared for winter cabbage. He warns her to keep the boys from the lane that leads to the well for it has not been covered. They all miss the crabs.","The account spans September 29, 1796-July 1800.","The account is for wines and spirits and spans May 8-July 14, 1800.","She chides her friend for not writing. She and Mr. Williamson are happy and want to hear from her. [Note: Elizabeth Galt (1779-1807), the daughter of Gabriel and Elizabeth (Ege) Galt of Richmond and sister of Mary Dorothea Galt who married Dr. Alexander D. Galt, married Thomas Williamson (1777-1846) and was the mother of Capt. Gabriel Galt Williamson and Dr. John Galt Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I. A. 1. c, p.1].","The account, dated May 16, 1796-November 14, 1798, is for wine, linen, a horse whip, stockings, and a pitcher.","Scope and Contents The receipt of $10 paid for a subscription (April 7, 1798-October 7, 1800) to his newspaper.","The receipt is for one year's postage for Samuel Pleasant's paper.","The receipt, dated September 11, 1800-January 9, 1801, totals 42s.","Autograph Account.","Scope and Contents The bond for £28.7.0 is to be paid to Burwell. Witnesses: W. Whitaker and John Power.","Autograph Account.","The account, dated October 1799-January 1801, is for toddies and grog totalling £12.9.0.","The account spans September 6-February 18, 1801. [Note: Peter Robert DBeneufville ( -1809) was the son of Robert and Marie Jeanne Code de Neuville. He came to Virginia about 1780 with his brother, Jean Augustine Deneufville (1763-1838). He married Miss Julia Travis and died without issue].","The account is for \"sundries furnished crump for pantaloons,\" costing £2.1.7 1/2.","Scope and Contents The receipt for taxes on two houses and one negro amounted to four dollars paid by Mrs. Elizabeth Galt, through her son-in-law Thomas Williamson, to Robert Preddy, collector.","The account, dated July 28, 1800-March 21, 1801, is for various wines, spirits, tea, and foods.","The account spans 1797-1801.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for a payment of £5.1.0.","The account, August 14-October 20, 1801, is for crackers, tea, sugar, and wine.","The account , August 2-December 29, 1801, is for various foodstuffs and other goods.","The account, January 16-December 4, 1801, is for various clothes.","The account, 1797-1801, is with the collector of the Revenue and City Tax.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for £10.0.0 paid.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for £9.15.3 paid.","The account, January 7-April 17, 1802, is for groceries and other articles.","The account is from March 1800-April 1802.","The account, September 22-October 7, 1802, is for spirits and other goods.","Scope and Contents He receives letters from Virginia and Maryland only infrequently, but each makes them anxious to return to Virginia. He hopes to visit Virginia in about a year. Dick's recent letter is very enthusiastic about the study of law. He discusses a debt to Graves that he would like to pay before Graves leaves in an Indiaman. Imagines Carey and Graves will dissolve their partnership. Hopes to decide about establishing a shop and building a house before spring.","The account, 1797-1799, is with the collector of the Revenue and City Tax.","A poem. [Note: Judith and Sarah Galt were daughters of John and Judith Craig Galt. Judith ( -1828) died unmarried. See Galt Genealogy, II.F,.p. 16].","A gift of six slaves belonging to Maria Dorothea Ege to her daughter, Elizabeth Galt. Witnesses: John Courtney, Junior, Thomas Charlton, and Thomas Underwood. [Note: Maria Dorothea Scheerer Ege (1724-1803) married Jacob Ege (ca. 1713- ), of Richmond. Her daughter was Mrs. Gabriel Galt, mother of Maria Dorothea Galt who married Alexander D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.,pp.1-3, and Ege Genealogy, II.,p.1 and II. B., p. 14].","Scope and Contents The writer understands Jane Russell is engaged to Mr. Porteau, but Dr. Coddie does not think so for Mr. Moody was courting her. They hope E.F. never repents her engagement to R. H. L. The writer recently moved to Spring Station where there are \"at least eight or ten genteel families.\" James Breckinridge is moving to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg is dull, for all the students except Mr. Nelson, Murder[?], and Mason have left. Roger was the last to leave. Samuel Archer was expelled for making a talk in the Church July 4th without the consent of the Bishop and the other professors. Polly Taliaferro spent the day with them. He asks to be remembered to her aunt, cousin Betsy, Mr. Williamson, and cousin John.","His infant son, Frederic, died from \"the hooping cough.\" Old Mrs. Ege is near death. [Note: Frederic was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Galt Williamson. Old Mrs. Ege was Maria Dorothea Sheerer Ege (1724-1803), who died two days after this letter was written].","Scope and Contents She discusses the loss of her son, Frederic. She wishes Polly happiness with a serious beau and advises her that love should be present in a marriage.","The account, January 3- December 10, 1803, is for various goods, mostly cloth.","Scope and Contents She jokingly rebuffs Sally's enquiries as to whether the writer is engaged and invited her to come to Kentucky with her brother Richard for a visit. She understands Mrs. [John Hartwell?] Cocke is expecting a baby, and she knows the doctor [Philip Barraud] will be pleased to be a grandfather. Jane Russell may be married by now. She is glad to hear that Martha Terrell has arrived safely in Williamsburg from Kentucky. Sorry to hear that the Bishop has prohibited the students from having balls. She still enjoys balls but finds the ones in Kentucky \"very disagreeable.\" Hutchings Travis now in Louisville.","The account, July 10, 1803-March 14, 1804, is for crackers, wines, and spirits.","He has deposited Dr. Galt's aunt's $500 with the Treasurer. He may need a power to attorney to vote for directors of the Bank of Virginia. He hopes Dr. Galt can come for a visit for the races start next week.","Scope and Contents Craig appoints Williamson as her attorney to purchase five shares of stock for her in the Bank of Virginia for $500. She gives Williamson the right to vote by proxy for the directors of the Bank. Copy.","Scope and Contents Wherby Stetson receives a bond from Robert Craig through Thomas Williamson for £700.15.0. After deducting the debt of £400 with 5% interest, he will pay the remainder to Thomas Williamson. Witnessed: George Webb.","The loss of some of Sally Galt's teeth has improved her looks and curtailed her spitting when she talks. Judy is engaged to Mordicai Cook, as is Betsey Diggs to Billy Brown. Susan Armistead has been visiting with their aunt Travis and is in better health, both mentally and physically. Mrs. C. Tazewell is ill with the ague and fever.","The lottery slip is authorized by the Virginia Assembly, for the benefit of William and Mary University. Signed by Robert Saunders and endorsed for A.D. Galt. Note on the back that if drawn before July 8, 1805, another ticket will be given.","Bond wherby the Galts' debt of £62 will be void if they pay £31. by 29 April 1807. Witness: William C. Galt.","Scope and Contents The memorandum recommends that Mr. Croughton's offer to take Mr. Craig's obligation for £160 in lieu of the debt of over £200 be accepted. Witness: John Galt. .","Scope and Contents The account is from 1797. Paid by John Galt and signed by William Duvall.","Memorandum that John Galt has paid or assigned certain debts due to C. Croughton and John Reveley. On reverse is copy, from Henrico County Court records, 11 November 1797, of agreement for payment of debt between John Reveley and Reuben Coutte.","Scope and Contents The note is for for £23. Money payable \"at the cash prices in such articles as he may want at Capt. Richardson shop in the City of Richmond.\" Teste: R. Henley.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for taxes received from Gabriel Galt's estate.","Scope and Contents She urges her to come for a visit. There has been racing all week with Dr. Tazewell winning the purse the first day, Dr. Dixon the second day, and Mr. Moseley yesterday. There is a mule race today with a ball at night at Mr. Moss's. Last Sunday she went with others to visit Capt. Bright and enjoyed oysters, fruit, and drams.","The account, May 18, 1800-November 30, 1806, is for various medicines, pills, and treatments amounting to £10.12.9.","The account is for two bandana handkerchiefs, one pair of gloves, and one blanket amounting to £1.4.9.","Tax slip for one dollar due on one tithe by John Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received by William B. Price 20 October 1807. Autograph Document.","Tax slip for $4.16 owed on lots 60 and 74 in Richmond owed by Thomas Williamson to the City of Richmond.","Tax slip for $9.16 owed on lots 30, 43, and 44 in Richmond by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received in 1807 by William B. Price.","Scope and Contents The receipt is for plank and cypress shingles, totalling $4.50.","Scope and Contents She relates miscellaneous bits of news, mainly that various friends and relatives of Mary's send their best wishes.","Scope and Contents He requests that Coleman purchase for him from the Prentis' estate, either the picture of a beautiful female that hung over the dining room mantle or one of the busts that were either in his chamber or in the dining room.","Scope and Contents Enclosed the bonds of B. Yates to be given to Mr. Semple. They had requested that they see the Sergeant about Mr. Yates's house rent. Nothing has been heard from them so will they please write and notify them as to what action has been taken.","Scope and Contents Receipt for butter.","Scope and Contents This letter is being conveyed by John and George Croghan, sons of Major William Croghan, a good friend of his. They have suffered acute flooding of the Ohio. His family has moved but this was a bad idea as they have come down with whooping cough. Dickie Maupin left for Baltimore.","Scope and Contents He suffered from a violent cough on the trip, and he had to be bled in Hagerston. His business is going well and his credit is high, but he badly needs a partner since, at present, he must make the journey to Baltimore twice a year. Their friends have been well in Louisville, which has been healthy this summer, but the influenza is pushing into other areas of the west.","Scope and Contents His brother, Hamilton, had asked him to find out the numbers of certain tickets held by Dr. Galt for the Rustletown [?] and Smithfield lottery, but that he has not been able to comply with the request due to illness.","Scope and Contents He is delayed in getting home for Mrs. P's disease has suffered a \"Translation of Matter from the Lungs to the Brain\" and, when he attempted to leave her, she suffered a cholera attack. He has used little medicine out of his stock for someone had a house chest.","The account, September 15-November 19, 1807, is for various kinds of cloth amounting to $26.71.","She discusses various illnesses in the family. There is to be a party at James Town next Tuesday. Elizabeth Waller was married last Saturday in a small private wedding. Betsey Carpenter \"has grown very large.\" There was to be a duel last night between two students and brother A[lexander?] was to be along, but it was settled on the field.","Tax slip for $4.38 owed on lots 60 and 74 and on real property by Thomas Williamson to the City of Richmond. Payment received by William Price October 11.","Tax slip for $1.90 on a lot owned by John Wedwell owed by Elizabeth Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico. Payment received September 21, 1808 by H. Henley from John Wedwell.","Tax slip for $3.54 owed by John Galt for Nathaniel White's lot. Payment received October 10, 1807 from Nathaniel White by H. Henley.","Tax slip for $9.50 on lot 39 and on real property owed by John Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received August 30 by William B. Price for John F. Price.","The account is from March 1796-1807.","Scope and Contents Bond between John M. Galt, A.D. Galt, and John Bracken, administrator of Philip Moody, deceased, for £45. If the Galts should pay £22.10.0 by January 8, 1809, the obligation will be void.","Scope and Contents They had a dull Christmas and she did not have a chance to get tipsy once. Hears that Portsmouth has been quite gay since G. Blow brought his wife down and Miss Tyler is greatly admired. She has been on a trip to Surry with Mrs. Cabell and rode in Mr. St. Claire's gun boat. Has been told that Miss Owinson's \"Novice of St. Dominick\" is a beautiful novel.","Scope and Contents Agreement between [Gilly Gill?], J.M. Galt, and Henley Taylor, executor of John Browne, deceased. Whereby they hire for £5.10.6 a girl, Polley, until December 25, 1808, agreeing to return her with sufficient clothing. Witnesses: John Moody and Mildred Allen.","Scope and Contents Whereby Robinson hires for $40 a mulatto man, Daniel, until December 31, 1808, agreeing to funish him with necessary clothing and provisions. Witness: William Jackson; signed by J. M. Galt.","The account, August 1- December 3, 1808, owed by Thomas Williamson for hardware and other goods amounting to $30.20.","Scope and Contents He was sorry to miss meeting Dr. Galt in Williamsburg. He has removed John from his former teacher and wishes to put him under Mr. Brackin where he can learn Latin grammar.","The majority of the extracts concern the death of Dr. John M. Galt.","He discusses the bond Robert Craig has with Thomas Williamson and the obligation Galt has with Croughton. He expects Galt to honour it.","She consoles with him on his recent loss. She and Polly want to come to Williamsburg to live, but do not want to live too near the Lunatic Hospital because the cries of the mad people will increase their melancholy. Polly Farquharson is better. She hopes Galt can help them find a small house. [Note: William Trebell Galt (1796-1826), son of James and Mary Inglish Galt, was Mayor of Williamsburg and Manager of the Lunatic Hospital from 1800 until 1826. The loss mentioned was probably of his first wife, for his second wife had their first child in 1811. See Galt Genealogy, I. E. 1., p. 5).","Mr. Prentis of Suffolk has notified him to give Galt the date and amount of a bond between him and his father to John Goodrich, executor of Solomon Wilson. The bond was dated April 20, 1806 and was $840.","He asks Galt's advice about an ingrown toe-nail on his wife's foot. He is worried about the money he owes Galt and wonders whether Galt will be interested in purchasing pork from him this winter.","Scope and Contents He writes that they have settled at the Cottage and are adjusting to chickens and bacon. He misses seeing her and her family and hopes she can come for a visit.","Scope and Contents Having heard such lavish praises of the fair young ladies of Williamsburg, she came to town to judge for herself. She found that their looks lived up to their reputations. However, she found the young ladies quick to ridicule and laugh at the bashful. Such conduct is in very poor taste and should be corrected.","Receipted account of Col. David Lamber with David Holloway for putty, window washes, and glass to be used on the Old City Tavern, the property of the estate of Gabriel Galt, amounting to £3.19.9 1/2.","Tax slip for $11.53 on one tithe and lot 30 owed by John E. Galt to the City of Richmond. Payment received by Mr. John Litchfield by W.D. Wren.","Letter.","Scope and Contents He hopes Galt will be able to conclude the business of Mr. Hunt on time. He reminds him that part of the garden belongs to the town under a ground rent, but the exact amount can be determined when the Hunt property is surveyed. Galt's account balance is $175.","Scope and Contents He recently received, from a man in Norfolk, a bill from John Goodwin, druggist of New York, relating that a balance was due of £17.19.5. He thought he had already settled the account and wonders if the bill could be due to the late Galt partnership. He asks for any information that Dr. Galt can give him.","He recently told Warburton that all is well in Williamsburg. He still enjoys taking his rambling walks in the hills. Fragment.","She comments on the social activities of various relatives and sends messages to various relatives and friends. Fliminy [?] Price visited when he brought Bob Colier to the \"Mad House.\" She just learned of death of Polly Farquharson, who is to be buried at James Town. \"Billy Galt is going to bring all the family over to the Mad House to stay until Nancy Lynes or Jack returns.\" Letter is torn. [Note: This letter seems to have been written over several days. The recipient may be Mary Dorothea Galt, a daughter of Elizabeth Ege Galt, and later wife of Dr. Alexander D. Galt.]","Receipted tax slip for $5.85 owed by John E. Galt to George Watt on lots 60 and 74 for 1809.","Scope and Contents He has plenty of sugar candy but no way to send any now. He hopes that Maria and John will come to an understanding as he will make a good husband. The Misses Myers are still as talkative as ever and have invited him for tea.","Scope and Contents Receipt for £9.16.0 received in full for Mrs. McCoulls or himself, Richmond.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Miss Mary Galt, Williamsburg. He will be economic. Please let him know what she needs sent to her.","Scope and Contents He will send the articles she has requested. If she should want to write to him confidentially, she should do so on some other day than Saturday for the family sees her letters then. He is sorry to hear of Col. Travis' illlness.","This letter is too stained to be legible. The salutation indicates it is from a sibling of A.D. Galt's.","He will have to take action if the money owed to him is not paid. Letter is faded.","He regrets that he does not have any hog fish to fry and send down to her. The players presented The Road to Ruin last night, but he did not attend because he had already journeyed part of that road himself.","Scope and Contents She and the whole town are delighted to hear that his health has improved. There has been fever in Norfolk and Hampton. \"Our Negroes\" have been sick and she is tired \"of mixing and giving physick.\" Jane Farquharson has been visiting them and had an attack of St. Anthony's Fire. Mr. Bracken intends to give up his place at the College. Mr. Houston died with great fortitude, joking to the end. Betsey Wilkinson and Mr. Hannon were married in a small wedding because Mrs. Taliaferro was ill. Mr. Moir has sold his house and plans to move into town and live with his daughter. Mr. Turner who lives just above Mr. Coleman bought the Moir's house for $1100. Mr. Goodall has bought the Prentis place for $800. Mr. Sheilds has his bricks. Mr. Cole cannot decide where to build but talks of building between Mrs. Peaches and Dr. Tazewell. He has decided not to pull Mrs. Wilses' house down. Mrs. Bright's youngest child died quite suddenly.","Scope and Contents An account, March-November 1810, of Galt and Barraud with the Clerk of James City County. Signed by James Sheild, Junior.","He notifies him to pay John Brockenbrough, Cashier, $200.","Scope and Contents She regrets that she cannot come for a visit for her brother has been ill. The pasture has been all ploughed up. She enjoyed the flowers she sent. The letter was written on a Thursday.","Tax slip for $12 owed on lot 30, by Gabriel Galt's estate","Tax slip for $5.12 owed on one lot by John E. Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico.","Scope and Contents Bond of Samuel Harrison and Alexander D. Galt of Williamsburg to George Blow, the executor of W.Y Waller, deceased. Witness: Sally T. Galt. .","Scope and Contents He transmitted to the recipient the account of Dr. John M. Galt and Son, along with the recipient's account. He is now pressed for money and would like to have the loan settled. Fragment.","Account, April 19, 1807-May 31, 1808, with payments from 1808 through 1811.","Robert Greenhow can tell to 1/100 part of a farthing how much money he saves yearly by using a certain size of letter paper. The flowers he sent him were scratched up, possibly by a cat. He ate Wallace's oysters and crabs and wants the girls to have some next trip.","If Mr. Pike can get an order on any person in Williamsburg payable to Mr. Neilson in three or four weeks, it will be all right. If not, he should get a note payable to Thomas Neilson and Company.","An account, June 18, 1787-July 29, 1811, of Hay and Company, for £71.14.6 1/2 on court costs in a judgment in Henrico Court. \"Mr. John Galt is requested to pay the above Sum to Mr. Geo. Wall...\" Autograph Account [endorsed].","Scope and Contents Discusses payment of a debt.","Scope and Contents On reverse is fragment of a copy of a judgment ordered by the Henrico County Court.","He requests him to give the bearer two barrels of corn.","Receipted tax slip for $4.06 owed on lot 94 to the Sheriff of Henrico County by Gabriel Galt's estate.","Scope and Contents He has been disappointed in their business. The Treasury was robbed and only $11,400 was recovered. J. Strobia's family is in the same health and all are well at Aunt Ege's.","The account is or shoes.","Scope and Contents o \"Shields Tickett.\" Autograph Account [endorsed]..","Scope and Contents The receipt is for money received from A.D. Galt.","He arrived at the Eagle Tavern exhausted, but now rested. Sally is satisfied with Richmond because the beaux are not as young as the Williamsburg ones. Take possession of their house this week.","Scope and Contents His wife has the ague. He wants Galt to come to Corbin's on Friday so Major Page's boat can bring him over.","The receipted account, June 1, 1810-February 1, 1812, of Galt and Son with William Moore on balance and interest amounting to $197.9 1/2.","The testimony and court records, October 5, 1799-February 10, 1812, in the case of William T. Galt vs. Richardson D. Taylor, et al.","Scope and Contents He cannot imagine what he could have done to make Mr. W. think he was shunning him. He asks that Howard be told that he will be sent sweet things as soon as he stops swearing. Fanny Weymouth married Capt. Isbon Benedict and they had a gay reception that lasted until one o'clock in the morning. He plans to move his things into his new house this week and next.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Nelson has been in labor for forty-eight hours, the membrane has broken, but she has not yet delivered. He wishes Dr. Galt would see her as soon as possible.","An account, April 12, 1811-April 7, 1812, for various medicines and goods.","An account, January 10-April 20, 1812, for snuff, cloth, and a brass chest lock.","Scope and Contents The bond is to pay $36.20 to Alexander Galt.","Scope and Contents He is again in the \"commercial business.\" He is so much satiated with fun and nonsense, that he is willing to retire to a small circle of friends. \"N. Beale is in pursuit [of a] phantom popularity\" while his wife has a daughter. Betsy's health is bad and Polly is fat. Mrs. Mc's husband has not written since he left his family. He discusses the N.W. Army. He is pleased \"that that little discontented wasp J. Randolph is turned out by Epps.\" He hopes to go soon to Philadelphia to see his child and bring her home. The letter is torn.","The account is for various medicines and goods. Fragment.","An account, September 19, 1803-April 30, 1812,for various medicines and goods.","The indenture is for selling some slaves. Fragment.","Scope and Contents Brother Jack's wife had a baby. Patrick is going into the army and Dick into the navy. Bertrand has not been exchanged, so can do nothing. Nothing has been done with the old house, which Mr. McCandlish is anxious to lease and repair. The Doctor's family is still very sick. Aunt Galt is sick. Aunt Browne's second son, Bob, died. Another Browne married, but his wife died within two weeks. Fragment. [Note: Patrick is Patrick Galt (1797-1851), Dick, his twin brother Dickie Galt (1797-1856), and Bertrand, Bertrand Galt (1791-1815), all sons of James Galt (1748-1800) and his second wife, Mary W. Taylor (ca. 1760-1813). See Galt Genealogy, I.E.13,14, and 10, pp. 11 and 8].","The account, 1810-1812, is for levies and taxes owed.","Scope and Contents The order is to send some thick red flannel.","The account, February 5-16, 1813, is for printing tickets for the funeral of John E. Galt, and bills for the sale of the \"old City Tavern,\" the work costing $4.50.","Scope and Contents He did not know of the debt to Mr. Byrd, but will pay it as soon as possible. Feels will need to use \"the force of the law\" to collect the debts. \"The Squadron has quitted our waters except two 74'-which, it is supposed will with the first opportunity.\" Does not want to serve his tour of duty, although he is willing to make any sacrifices for his country.","Scope and Contents Since pressing him for the debt, he has come into some money from another source and will not need it for another year. He has been ill, but is better. On reverse is note, April 6, 1813, Norfolk, William Browne to Dr. A.D. Galt wanting him to see how successfully the matter has worked out.","An account, January 4-April 4, 1813, for Gabriel Williamson's schooling.","Scope and Contents The letter requests him to pay R. Jefferys $101.88.","Scope and Contents Mr. Stuart died. Caty Travis was married last Thursday. Sally has mended and Mr. Browne insists on taking her to the springs this week. She had planned to cross the Bay, but on getting to Matthews Court House found out that British ships were in sight and none of the cowards would take her across.","Scope and Contents She is sorry to hear that he has been ill and wants him to go to the country with them. Mr. Browne does not want her to stay here this fall, but she is much better and gained some weight. Mr. Waller has died. Mr. John Waller has outlived all his sons, so his daughter or grandsons will inherit his property.","Scope and Contents Sally B. is very unwell. She is pleased to hear there will not be a war. William B. left for Philadelphia last week. \"The young men are to perform a Douglas tragedy the fourth of July Dabney Browne has a part John Andrews is to perform Lady Randolph hel make a beautifull Lady it is to be performed at the Capitol.\"","Scope and Contents There is little need for doctors with his regiment for the few who were wounded were not injured seriously. The enemy had 200 killed or wounded, 20 deserters and some prisoners. The enemy evacuated Hampton last night, but the inhabitants were not as ill-treated or plundered as feared. They left behind a large number of slaughtered anim as well as the dead and the stench is awful. A group of negroes were found near his house planning to plunder and burn it.","Scope and Contents Dr. Jeffery has given his Galt's draft for $101.88. Since he wants to settle the hospital books he wishes Galt to send him a receipt for his half yearly salary. Mrs. Fitzhugh's daughter benefitted from the medicine, but needs some more. Mr. Lang will tell him about \"the unfortunate affair which lately took place at Hampton.\"","The writer mentions Judy and Sally. Some woman, who is pregnant, was very upset by the \"Exaggerated reports from Hampton,\" which reached her before the writer's letter. Fragment.","Scope and Contents Col. Walker's regiment has been ordered out and feared Dr. Galt had been summoned too as surgeon. She was worried about the situation in Hampton but feels there is little to fear now if the soldiers fight as bravely as they have. She dined today with Mr. Waddel, son of the celebrated preacher. There was a Methodist meeting about half a mile from here, but it was too warm to go. Great need for rain as everything is burnt up.","Scope and Contents The account is for advertising a house robbery. Payment received by Jesse Cole for Shields and Giraidun.","The account, July 4-October 4, is for tuition of Gabriel Williamson.","She hopes he will have a comfortable dwelling. It is to be shingled. She suggests that he buy household goods in Richmond for things are so expensive here. She offers a place for them to stay until their house is ready.","Scope and Contents He has examined Judge Nelson's house and finds that it is not in satisfactory repair to be occupied. It will need to be shingled and the workmen told Judge Nelson that they will be finished in a fortnight. He has leased the \"old house\" to Mr. McCandlish for three years at $100 per annum with the rent being used to put the house in a state of repair. Mr. Saunders has been confined to bed.","An acount for a set of dining \"best china\" valued at $70.","He thanks him for the $130 and apologizes for having to ask him, but compelled to by necessity. Has received payment for one year's board for Miss Mary (Molly) Craig, and $60 for the present quarter.","The tax slip is for $58.50 owed on lot 30, the Old City Tavern. The payment was received November 24, 1813 from Mrs. Elizabeth Galt by John Seabrook, Collector.","The account of $5.37 is owed for wagon hire, a horse and purchase of cheese.","Scope and Contents \"I have barely time to give you the distressing news of the loss of Hampton. The Enemy landed it is said Eleven hundred men at N.P. News and came up the Creek with 300 Barges. Our gallant fellows fought bravely 2 1/2 hours about 250 opposed 1100 and forced their way thro: then at the Cross Roads- just before you get to H- The other part opposed the boats. Corbin distinquished himself- is the only officer wounded- his arm splinted by a ball and one thro his leg, he is safe- Pryor fought like a tiger and I am happy to say that my brothers conduct is highly laudable. Our loss opposed [?] about 50- tho it is not known. The Enemy's not known- tho great. 250 under Crutchfield are now at Smilth's half way house. The Regt. is ordered out. Capt. Coleman militia were ready to have marched this night but postponed till the morning by the Col. and Capt. The men are highly and justly exasperated. It is very properly considered as an act of folly and I might add cowardice. It is to be presumed (tho it is doubted) that the Executive will send on some troops to our assistance. I must confess that I have been long been [torn] Opinion that [torn] that [torn] abandoned the idea of defending this place... It is hoped that the town and [torn] not now be laughed at for the stupidity of asking [torn] will again be said that the 'Enemy will not got to H.W. or York. What can they get by going there?' It is the universal wish that the G...[Governor James Barbour] would identify himself with those who are nobly defending their country and who by the folly of the Executive have been sacrificed- Poor fellows they deserved a better fate. They are now without provisions, ammunition, or clothes and no doubt fatigued.\"","The account is for pork costing $148.75.","He discusses Miss Elizabeth L. Hening, the fourteen-year-old daughter of William Hening, who has astounded everyone with her poetry. He sends a copy of her \"Lines on the Death of General Covington.\" Daily expects to hear news of the destruction of Erie, Pennsylvania, and of Perry's fleet.","The account is $22.80 for his services as surgeon in the 68th Regiment of Virginia Militia from February 4, to February 15, 1814. Copy.","Scope and Contents An account, for $50 for part of one quarter's board of Miss Mary (Molly) Craig.","Scope and Contents He asks that he have the endorsed contract signed, witnessed, and returned to him.","Scope and Contents Undated facsimile.","An account, January 1-August 4, 1814, for various bits of hardware and blacksmith work.","His wife is ill and wishes Galt to come see her. Signature is torn off.","He discusses a claim he has against the estates of Gabriel Galt. He wishes to hear from Dr. Galt in order to work the matter out. He has already written twice to Dr. Galt and gotten no answer.","An account for three wagon loads of wood from Mrs. Paradise's plantation amounting to $5.","The tax slip is for $58.50 owed on lot 30. Payment received from John H. Strobia by John Seabrook, Collector.","An account, September 12, 1810-January 6, 1815, for miscellaneous goods totaling £128.6.7.","Scope and Contents He writes from 16 North 9th Street, Philadelphia. He wishes to know the nature and seriousness of his brother William's illness.","He discusses Galt's order for drugs and means of sending them.","Scope and Contents He writes as agent for administrators of S. Pleasants, deceased. He received Galt's remittance for The Argus. His subscription has been placed on the books.","The account is for $3.52 owed on 251 acres of land.","The tax slip is for $10.90 owed by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico on lot 30 and James Henderson's rent. Payment received July 30, 1816.","Scope and Contents He requests him to pay $80 to Mann Page for the rent of a house and lot in Williamsburg belonging to the estate of Thomas Nelson, deceased.","An account, October 30, 1815-January 1, 1816, totalling $21.15.","He received yesterday Galt's $200 arising out of his claim to the executors of Gabriel Galt. The balance can be paid when convenient.","Scope and Contents As administrator of Solomon Wilson, he holds a bond of Dr. John M. Galt dated April 20, 1806 for $804. He wishes to know when this obligation will be discharged.","Scope and Contents The partnership of Richard Jeffery and Company was dissolved October 3, 1815. They wish Galt to pay his balance of $52.08.","He received the $143 on account for rent of the house of Thomas Nelson and for his and for his mother's accounts. He thinks someone should advise them as to the proper rent for the stable. He feels that Galt has not charged enough for the advice and attendance he gave to the old lady before she died. He asks him to add that amount on.","An account, December 23, 1814-February 17, 1816, for various supplies, amounting to $250.","Printed circular telling of his views regarding the current Congressional scene. Printed Letter Signed [fragment] [Note: Burwell Bassett (1764-1841), of New Kent County, Virginia, was a Representative at this time].","The account is for three bushels of oats.","Scope and Contents He discusses a bond that is owed. [fragment].","He has been able to exchange his unchartered note at a discount for Virginia Bank Paper. He wants to know how best to convey the money to him.","Scope and Contents His poor health has compelled him to plan to leave the area and wants advice as to where he should go. Appended is a note, August 2, 1816, from George Semple to Dr. A.D. Galt saying that he is to wait until Dr. Galt gives an answer for Mr. Armistead.","She worries because she has not heard from them for some time. Little John Minson has another tooth and is as fat as a butter ball. Mr. and Mrs. Corbin have a legal separation with Mrs. Corbin getting a good settlement, the house and the children. He had been thinking about this move for seven years, but no reason was given.","Scope and Contents Williamsburg and the area has been flooded. He is distressed to hear that his boy is not benefitted by the trip and trusts his health will improve.","Scope and Contents She is glad to hear that Polly [Mrs. A.D. Galt] and little Alexander are mending. Their house is not yet ready for occupancy. Supposed to be a bad winter so let her know what should be salted up extra. Mrs. Corbin has moved to town and Mr. Corbin has taken the children and is suing R. Randolph. Mrs. Corbin's mother has bought Capt. Goodall's house, and he has gone to Mrs. Waller's.","Scope and Contents His health is gradually recovering. \"The migration to the Missouri is incredible this fall.\" Beverly Tucker and other Virginians have gone there and Mr. Brown could easily be induced to go. Dr. Galt's nephew is progressing satisfactorily with his education. [The nephew mentioned above is probably Norborne Alexander Galt (1805-1844), the only son of William C. Galt, a physician who married Elizabeth Mildred Thompson Gray. See Galt Genealogy, II. A. 1, p.13].","Scope and Contents The tax receipt is for two dollars received from Dr. A.D. Galt by John R Lee for Servant Jones on household goods.","Glad to hear that she and Cousin Alex are on the mend. Has purchased the carpeting for them. Fragment.","Scope and Contents Receipt for ten dollars received by T. Lamb from Thomas Williamson for Gabriel Williamson's tuition. [Note: Gabriel Galt Williamson (1803-1859) was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Galt Williamson and the nephew of Mary Dorothea Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii., p.2].","Scope and Contents Receipt for $124.80 received by Robert Anderson, Williamsburg, from Dr. William C. Galt of Kentucky, through Dr. A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents He encloses Mr. Hendring's letters and a receipt for the money brought him from Kentucky. John Edwards, of Louisville, leaves tomorrow for Kentucky and can take any messages back.","Receipt for \"the purchase money paid by the estate of J. M. Galt for real property sold for Direct Tax\". The document is badly faded.","Scope and Contents It is in the interest of the heirs of Thomas Nelson to sell his property in Williamsburg. He wants to know if Galt would be interested in purchasing the house and lots that he is now occupying. He asks Galt to let him know whether he could suggest a fair price.","Scope and Contents She encloses a small gift in appreciation for the professional help Dr. Galt gave her and her family.","The medicine he prescribed has worked successfully.","An acount, October 17- December 16, 1817, for various orders of meat amounting to $62.17 1/4.","Indenture between Elizabeth Galt, widow of Gabriel Galt, Alexander D. Galt, Mary D. Galt, Thomas Williamson, Gabriel G. Williamson and John G. Williamson; and John Marshall, Joseph Darmsdatt, John Moody, Julius B. Dandridge, Jacob J. Cohen, John Stewart, William H. Fitzwhylsonn, and Samuel McCraw whereby the Galts sell and transfer title to the land on which the Lodge of the Masons No. 13 stands. Copy.","An account, August 18, 1812-January 1, 1818, with a note that the charges through March 20, 1815 may have been put on Mr. Len Henley Senior's account.","Scope and Contents \"I will give Mr. Pearman credit on my books for $5 which I have subscribed to the repairs of the church.\"","Scope and Contents A receipt for payment of $8 on subscription to The Richmond Compiler for May 20, 1816 to May 20, 1818 by Dr. A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents She requests payment on the enclosed account, August 26, 1816-August 26, 1818, for meat and corn amounting to $31.09.","A receipt for payment of $75.60 in taxes by Capt. John H. Strobia on property owned in Richmond by the estate of Gabriel Galt.","Receipt for payment of $12 owed on lot 30 by the estate of Gabriel Galt to the Sheriff of Henrico. The payment received from John Strobia by R. Burton.","Scope and Contents Receipt for payment of $85.59 owed in taxes on lot 30 by the estate of Gabriel Galt. The payment received from John Strobia by E.S. Seabrook for John Seabrook. .","Scope and Contents A receipt for $10 paid for subscription to The Virginia Patriot from January 1816 to January 1818 by Dr. A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents A receipt for thirteen dollars paid by Thomas Williamson to Charles McPherson for tuition of his two sons and for fuel.","Scope and Contents The balance due on Dr. Galt's bond will be paid.","He apologizes that Dr. Galt's order was carelessly mislaid. His medicines will come by the next packet. On verso is a bill for medicines totaling $18.43.","An account, June 18-December 9, 1819, for various meats, beef and lamb mostly. Payment received December 29, 1819.","Scope and Contents A bond between Dr. A.D. Galt and Cole and Sheldon of Williamsburg, whereby Galt is obligated to them for the sum of $800.","Scope and Contents Receipt for payment of Dr. A. Galt's subscription to The Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1819-January 8, 1820.","The letter is addressed to Mary Dorothea Galt [Mrs. A.D. Galt]. They arrived in Norfolk this morning after a pleasant passage. Commodore Barron arrived from Baltimore and was carried on a cot by sailors. Saw Cousin Patrick Galt who asked about them. They are going to see the picture by Sully of Washington crossing at Trenton.","Scope and Contents His enclosed order for various goods amounting to $36.69 is ready to be sent by packet.","Scope and Contents Agreement whereby Collins agrees to locate two land warrants for 100 acres each, on in the name of John Jones, and the other in the name of John Hampten, and, in return, Galt will assign him forty acres.","Scope and Contents He lists the various papers that he received from Galt, substantiating his land claim.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Mary Dorothea Galt [Mrs. A.D. Galt]. He writes it is difficult to find limes and oranges but he will try. They passed the largest frigate in the navy, The Guerriene [?], which had fifty-eight guns.","An account, October 23-December 12, 1820, of Dr. A.D. Galt with Daniel Jones, Junior, for various foodstuffs valued at $13.86.","An account, January 1-December 31, 1820, for various goods valued at $331.35.","Scope and Contents He arrived in Norfolk. His father cannot decide whether he is to go to school there or to Mr. Campbell's in Williamsburg. Mr. Lucas will probably leave town as the Roman Catholic Bishop told him his services are not wanted here. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents Carter requests him to pay George W. Nelson $80 due as rent on the house and lot in Williamsburg belonging to the estate of Thomas Nelson, deceased.","Scope and Contents He is obliged for his grandmother's present. Sorry to hear that his uncle has been unwell. Mr. Dunlap has been persuading his father to let John take a trip to Canada with him next fall. There was a horrible murder last Tuesday where three men, pretending to be jewelers, murdered a man. They dismembered his body and Gabriel, after seeing one of the limbs, will never be able to eat veal again. Half of Portsmouth burned down. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents He planned to be in New York by now and had boarded the ship when Cousin Gabriel decided to disembark with him because the passengers were blackguards. Cousin Gabriel went by way of Baltimore later and he will go with Mr. and Mrs. Dunlap by way of Baltimore and Philadelphia. He expects to be able to play any piece of music on the flute when he returns. [Note: John Galt Williamson (1806-1861) was the son of Thomas Williamson and his wife, Elizabeth, the daughter of Gabriel and Elizabeth (Ege) Galt. He was the brother of Gabriel Galt Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A. 1. c. iii, p.3.].","Scope and Contents He requests him to pay A. Green or settle with him the account of Col. Burwell's estate for the sum of five dollars due for rent by Dandridge Meacon. On verso: note July 28, 1821, Dr. A. D. Galt to Alexander Green, asking him to pay Meacon $5.50 and charge the same to him on Col. Burwell's account.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Mary D. Galt [Mrs. A. D. Galt]. John does not think Mr. Dunlap will go any further north as he is painting a large historical picture and a portrait of Bishop Moore. He thinks the area around New York very beautiful and better cultivated than Virginia but \"give me old Virginia.\"","Scope and Contents Teste William McCandlish, adjutant. Copy.","Scope and Contents He has recently examined the burned foot of a negro pauper boy and found it so badly injured that he had to amputate it. He wants Peachy to examine it for him.","Tax slip for $18.69 1/2 owed by Dr. A. D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg on nine slaves, three horses, levies, and houses.","A receipt for a payment of $15.62 1/2 due as a subscription fee for the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Mercantile Advertiser from January 1818 to February 14, 1821. Dr. A.D. Galt paid amount to Augustine Davis.","An account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Cole and Sheldon on a bond for $476.65. Later additions made as account was paid.","Scope and Contents The bond is for $91.05. It is torn and faded.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for his patronage and includes his bill for $8 for various medicinal goods.","Scope and Contents He is acquainted with the surviving issue of James Galt and gives various data on the family of James Galt and on his children. Attested to by Leonard Henley, clerk, and William T. Banks, Mayor of Williamsburg.","An account, July 12, 1820- October 28, 1822, of Dr. A.D. Galt with \"the Eagle\", Williamsburg, for goods amounting to $6.25.","Scope and Contents The claims of Revolutionary officers to land will expire in two months. He knows that the heirs of Dr. J.M. Galt are entitled to his unclaimed land and will be delighted to help them claim it if they are interested. Appended is note from William C. Galt, dated December 6, 1822, saying that he does not have the pleasure of knowing him and asks him to refer the matter to Dr. Benjamin Tompkins, his brother William, or Richard D. Anderson in Chilliocothe.","He has had a checkered career since 1817 with both disease and speculation. Speculation was rampant \"after the introduction of the numberless Banks in the western country.\" Now all face ruin with the new Mother Bank. Area has suffered a great deal of disease. His wife and son Norborne had the fever. Norborne has recovered enough to attend Transylvania University with his cousin Samuel Beall. Maj. Croghan died.","Scope and Contents Alexander D. Galt, William Galt, Judith P. Galt, William Brown and wife, and Nancy Craig, Williamsburg, to clerk Henrico Superior Court, two orders and continuances against Davis 88 Cts. J. Robinson, Clk.","Scope and Contents He discusses accounts owed by Galt to him and to his father's estate. He itemizes money involved.","He discusses the money owed him and would be appreciative if Dr. Galt could pay something on it.","Scope and Contents He sends him some money and is delighted to have heard from him.","Scope and Contents A deed from Thomas Nelson, Junior, of Hanover, George Washington Nelson, of Lynchburg, William Meade and his wife Thomasia Nelson Meade of Frederick County, sell Dr. A.D. Galt a house and lot in Williamsburg for $600. Endorsed. [Note: This document is catalogued here for reference only. It was given to Colonial Williamsburg by Mr. V. Lee Kirby and is filed as a Miscellaneous Manuscript.]","Scope and Contents He will be detained longer here because of Dr. Tazewell's weakness resulting from fever. He visited with the Robert B. Scotts. He has been entertained by the Charles L. Abrahams. Their son William has acted quite well with strangers. Tell Polly Galt that her cousin Betsey Collier died day before yesterday. [Note: Mary Arnet Goodwin Galt (1790-1854) was the second wife of William Trebell Galt (1769-1826). See Galt Genealogy, I. E. 1., p.5].","Galt owes $15.62 1/2 for the Virginia Patriot and Richmond Mercantile Advertiser from January 1818 to February 14, 1821. He needs the money because \"from a misplaced confidence, I have been compelled to stop printing my paper for the present.\"","Scope and Contents He introduces Norborne Galt to them and request that they offer \"any civilities\" to him when he becomes \"a member of Yale College.\"","The bond is for $751.16.","An account, July 1-December 20, 1823, for various goods and foods amounting to $46.82.","The account is for a subscription to the Virginia Patriot and the Richmond Mercantile Advertiser totaling 25.62 1/2.","The tax slip is for $1.63 owed to the Collector of Williamsburg by the estate of Thomas Nelson for a house and lot. The payment was received by H. Edloe, collector.","The tax slip for $12.85 is owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to the collector of Williamsburg for a house and lot, seven slaves, two horses, 1 gig, and town levies. The payment was received by H. Edloe.","Scope and Contents Alexander D. Galt, William C. Galt, Judith P. Galt, William Brown and wife, and Nancy Craig of Williamsburg, to Clerk Henrico Superior Court for two orders and continuances against Davis 88 cents, J. Robinson, clk.","Scope and Contents An account, April-June, of $.80 owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to the clerk of York County for executions against Harwood. Signed by Samuel Sheild.","An account, July 19, 1823-January 1, 1824, for various goods totaling $199.16.","The account is for new shoes and shoe repairs amounting to $5.25.","Scope and Contents He requests him to pay Norborne A. Galt $5.75.","Scope and Contents Norborne Galt had left an order with him to hand to Mr. Galt but that he was unable to arrange a meeting with Mr. Galt and is sending the order to him. Endorsed.","An account, January 1-June 29, 1824, for various goods amounting to $173.24.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $70 received by Mr. Ennis from Mrs. A.D. Galt for the account of Gabriel Galt Williamson.","An account, October 31-December 14, 1824, for medical visits and vaccination of daughters and servants.","Scope and Contents He arrived in Louisville for a few days over Christmas. He shares various bits of family news and asks if she has seen some of the Maupins. Letter is faded. [Note: Mrs. Polly Galt is Mrs. A. D. Galt.]","Autograph cover.","Whereby Galt is bound to Webb for $373.44.","Scope and Contents Ferdinand writes that the bad weather has prevented him from changing a draught until this day. As he understands that Galt is not at present home, he encloses $100 by Mr. Williamson.","An account with Henry Guegan, Norfolk, for $10 worth of French books bought by Mr. Williamson.","The bond is for $468.20.","Scope and Contents He requests a meeting of the Court of Directors in order to appoint a superintendant of the hosiptal and to advertise for a keeper.","Document.","He is entrusting his nephew, Alexander Galt Taliaferro, to his career and is counting on the doctor to arrange for the boy's classes at the College. [Note: A. G. Taliaferro attended the College of William and Mary in the session of 1827-28. His father or guardian was Dr. William Taliaferro, of Gloucester Court House].","Scope and Contents His maternal grandfather is dead. His father had a bad tumor on his chin, but had it cured by a Dr. Harrison of Bardstown. The area is improving, the ponds will be drained in the spring and a canal is being build around the falls. The society is of a more refined kind. Some people have been trying to put through blue laws. He is opposed for he believes in the Galt tradition of \"wrong no one--do as much good as possible, and futurity can have no terrors.\" He is sorry to hear Spotswood Christian lost in his courting of Lucy Jane. He wants to hear how John Williamson is progressing with medicine.","Scope and Contents He has decided to attend the lectures in Philadelphia rather than the ones at the Lexington school because it is a better one. He discusses various aspects of his medical education. Letter is faded.","Scope and Contents He is planning to go to \"the upper country\" and would like to have his bill before he leaves. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents She is glad to hear that Liz is better and would like her to come for a visit. She discusses routine happenings in her family. [Note: Liz is Elizabeth J. Galt (1816-1854), daughter of A. D. and Mary D. Galt].","An account, July 2-December 21, 1827, for various goods totaling $367.74.","Scope and Contents A receipt for one pair of overshoes bought by Dr. A.D. Galt from William Weaker [?].","Scope and Contents He is sorry that he will not be able to pay them a visit any time soon. He is not satisfied with his progress. Mathilda's [his mother?] health has improved.","Account.","Scope and Contents He is sorry that he cannot follow his uncle's advice, but does not want to incovenience his father. [Note: Apparently Dr. Galt wants him to have further medical schooling in Philadelphia, but John is worried about the expense].","An account, January 1-July 4, 1828, for various goods, amounting to $316.88.","Scope and Contents He is interested in obtaining the professorship at William and Mary which his father held. [Last sheet only].","Scope and Contents He is distressed to hear the news of their sister's [Judith's?] death. Their sister, Sarah Trebell Brown is threatened with permanent deafness. Some cousins visited them and it was pleasant to see people from the \"old Dominion\" again. From the way they talked, their politics would lead them to make a pilgrimage to the Hermitage [Andrew Jackson's home]. His son, Norborne, is leaving his wife and child and heading back to Philadelphia where he hopes to graduate.","Scope and Contents He did at one time owe Dr. Galt some money, but he has already paid it. The amount he is charged with now should be paid by Mr. McCandlish, because Daniel bought some slaves from him that turned out to be diseased and Dr. Galt cared for them. The agreement was that McCandlish would pay Galt for his services since Daniel had bought the slaves in good faith.","Scope and Contents He has successfully instituted land claims on behalf of Revolutionary officers and would be delighted to undertake the claim of Dr. John M. Galt.","An account, April 1, 1809-December 7, 1829, for postage totalling $516.52.","An account, January 1830-July 17, 1835, for various items amounting to $592.05.","Document.","An account of, March 31, 1830-August 21, 1835, for various goods amounting to $147.80.","Scope and Contents A receipt for one year's subscription to the Virginia Phoenix (1829-1830) owed by Dr. A.D. Galt to Bruff and Repiton.","An account for flour and other goods amounting to $64.95.","Scope and Contents A receipt for thirty dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for first half session of tuition for Alexander Galt, Junior, and Elizabeth J. Galt. [Note: Alexander D. Galt, Junior (1814-1842) was the eldest child of A.D. and Mary D. Galt].","Scope and Contents A tax of $1.63 owed on lot by estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg. Payment received from Dr. A.D. Galt by H. Edloe, collector.","An account, October 29-January 6, 1831, for various goods totalling $14.92.","A receipted account, October 21, 1830-February 8, 1831, for various goods totaling $6.13.","An account, May 24, 1831-March 26, 1835, for various goods amounting to $33.33.","An account, May 10-June 8, 1831, for rails and planking totaling $10.40.","Scope and Contents He had no success in Washington. He plans to visit her in July as his practice has not been too demanding.","Manuscript.","Scope and Contents He recommends Mr. and Mrs. Sanford who taught two of Galt's children from 1829 to 1830.","Scope and Contents A recipt for thirty dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for tutoring Alexander and Elizabeth Galt in English.","Scope and Contents The bearer of this note, Hannah, has suffered from ague for three or four weeks and he hopes that one of them can give her some help.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $13.37 1/2 paid by Dr. A.D. Galt to John Gormly for a saddle and stirrups. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $13.37 1/2 for a horse for Alexander Galt, Junior.","Receipted account, July 18-November 27, 1831, of John M. Galt II with P.F. Powell for various goods amounting to $33.63.","An account, April 11, 1829-December 10, 1831, for saddlery and harness goods, totalling $26.50.","An account amounting to $9.31.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $2 paid for the repair of a clock.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $2 paid for a year's subscription to the Saturday Courier.","Scope and Contents He apologizes on not sending the money he has collected for him. He tried to get in touch with Col. Bassett but missed him and had to give money to Robert Anderson. Miss McKenzie's School is having a coronation of a Queen of May and all the gardens in town have been requisitioned for flowers.","Scope and Contents He hopes he can come to a meeting of the \"Court\" this evening at five o'clock.","Scope and Contents She wishes to start a school, but the only place in town which would be satisfactory is his house and lot. She has been told that he has never rented it and wonders whether he would consider leasing it to her for the cause of education.","Scope and Contents He and his family arrived after an exhausting trip in which they suffered from the heat. He plans to see them soon.","Scope and Contents He received a letter from Judge Brown. He is distressed by Brown's proposed move to the west. There has been some illness at Old Point, Hampton, Elizabeth City, and Edenton, and recently at West Point Academy, but he feels it is safe to stay. Mr. Southall had a letter from Gabriel Galt Williamson, written from \"Rio Jenario.\" He approves of Judge Brown's plan to buy one of her slaves.","Scope and Contents They finally arrived at Cousin Norborne Galt's after being detained in Cincinnati by sickness. While there, they were cared for by Bishop Smith. Few Episcopalians in Ohio as the Catholics and Presbyterians are in the majority. Mr. Beale has recovered his speech and can walk with crutches. Cousin Betsy Maupin was so affected when she saw Mama that she had to go to bed. [Note: Mary Frances Galt Browne (1814-1891) was the eldest of William (1787-1855) and Sarah Trebell Galt Browne (1782-1844)'s children. See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 1., p. 14. Mary was never very happy in Kentucky and her constant theme in letters to Williamsburg over many years was to return to her old home. Seemingly she never even visited Virginia again after moving in the summer of 1832. She never married, and seems to have sent much time raising her sisters, and then her nieces and nephews].","Scope and Contents Finally got him a treatise on \"the Prevailing Epidemic\" and is sending Dr. Chapman's work on cholera. After Galt has finished, he would like him to send it on to Dr. Garret and then to Henry Sheilds in York. Cholera on the decline in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents He hopes that Williamsburg is not troubled any more with incendiaries. He saw her friend Mr. Page. At present they have seen Mrs. Falcon, Miss Berracoin [?], Miss Coke, A. Cocke, and many people from Richmond and New York. Mrs. Washington Pots has been here too. Appended to letter is note from Pel Bassett to Barbara and Elizabeth apologizing for not writing and mentioning that Mary Chapman is here from Philadelphia cutting many capers. Recounts tales of some of the belles and their flirtations.","Scope and Contents She is worried that they have not heard from them as this is their sickly season. Her father has had trouble finding a house and the ones he has seen have not had separate quarters for the servants. The servants would have to stay in the basement or in the garret rooms. \"This you know cannot be very agreeable to Virginians.\" Rent is high with houses with six rooms being leased from $350 to $500.","Scope and Contents They are busy fixing the house. \"We went to church last Sunday- our minister is a Mr. Page- I hope we shall like him but he has not that calmness and solemnity which I think every minister should possess- he appears to hurry over the service. I like the church very well the pews are large enough to kneel in this is something unusual for a modern church. The congregation in the afternoon reminded me of our poor old church. They were \"few and far between- the music is indifferent but more general as is the responding than in the churches in Richmond.\" Begs her to keep a little journal of events and then send it to her at her leisure. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet].","Scope and Contents He is distressed to hear of the trouble in Williamsburg. J. Temple, Junior, passed through yesterday and told them of the cholera at Coleman's Mill and of her mother's fever. Barbara Page is with them, but will not take her medicine. More deaths have occurred in these watering places than usual. Their return will depend on the cholera conditions.","Scope and Contents Her father has still not found a house yet and talks of moving to Nashvillle or building in the country; neither prospect pleases her. Their church attendance has been irregular due to her mother's sickness. She does not like the idea of contribution boxes being carried through the congregation and prefers the boxes being left at the door. Judge Semple was elected to fill her father's place. She encloses letter from Cousin Judy Browne to Sally M. Galt. Cousin Norborne's house is lovely and it will look better when they finish planting around it. They have althea bushes down the drive-way. [Note: Mary Browne was apparently accustomed to the method of collecting used by Bruton Parish Church when she was in Williamsburg. Although the church had used alms basins since the eighteenth century, the vestry decided April 1, 1828 \"that the peculiar Circumstances of this Congregation render it inexpedient at the Time to make any Collections at the Church, or during public Worship...\" By 1873 the Vestry was talking of \"the Sunday Collections\" so the traditional method must have been resumed.]","Scope and Contents He encloses a copy of a letter to Robert Saunders, Jr., in which he gives his plans to reduce the cost of teaching French if he should be appointed professor of French. He would like Galt to recommend his propos to the members of the Board in his area.","He thinks it will be of service to the students at William and Mary to revive the professorship of Modern Languages and to make French particularly available for the grammar boys. He hopes Galt will present his viewpoint in a favourable light to those with whom he may come in contact.","Enjoyed seeing their friends Rev. Cole, Mr. Vest, Mr. Sheldon and Mr. William Barton Rogers who is bringing this letter. Her mother is happy living here now. She does not like the idea of only seeing those people of whom her parents approve and she and Mary will not go out to the places they are invited by their mother's friends.","Scope and Contents She wonders why she has not heard from her sooner. Pattrick (\"Goody Gracious\") Galt is visiting them and is in good spirits considering that he almost died of cholera. Cholera is rapidly increasing. Mr. Beale's family has left town because of it. She paid her first visit to their new house. It is convenient as far as her mother being able to manage it in her present poor health, but does not like the empty, cold, ceremonious rooms of Louisville houses. Someone has told them that \"Black Hawk\" is a little dried up old man and not the Indians' greatest warrior, but merely a chief.","Scope and Contents Judy writes Alexander that they live in a part of Louisville called Germany because so many of the Dutch live there. The rest of the letter has general bits of news and urges them to write.","Scope and Contents She and her mother have paid morning visits, some of the ladies sent word that they were too busy to be seen instead of the customary \"not at home.\" She was invited to a party with her sisters but refused to go. There have been some steam boat accidents and last week four or five people were scalded to death when a boiler broke. Envies Elizabeth's situation at Mr. Anderson's school. Hopes her father will send Sally and Judy to a good teacher.","Scope and Contents His plans for visiting them have been frustrated. He was ordered to New York and was there two days when he was ordered to Charleston, South Carolina, in the midst of the difficulties of that state with the \"general government.\" He hopes \"that the horrid realities of civil war will be spared us, but considering the phrenzied haste with which the popular leaders of So. Carolina seem determined to push matters, much is to be feared.\" [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents He regrets that is unable to pay the money requested of him.","Scope and Contents Receipt for fifteen dollars paid by Dr. A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to Leroy Anderson for the tuition of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents She mentions their gloomy Christmas with the church not decorated because of the scarcity of evergreens. The Bishop called for a day of thanksgiving because of the cessation of the cholera. Sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. [George?] Harrison. Has heard from Dr. Cole that the piano is being mailed to her and she is pleased for playing the piano is her only recreation and accomplishment. Her time is much taken up with receiving and returning morning calls. Judge Crittenden has died here. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","She is planning to sing with the choir, but worries whether she can find a beau to walk her home afterwards. She enjoys playing the piano, but is upset that hers was filled with water when it arrived. The town has had a Methodist minister, an Irishman by the name of Maffet, who has been most theatrical and has induced many of the girls to lay aside their feathers. Still his preaching did not stop a large party last night whereby a twice-married lady entertained. She mentions the marriage of John Minson Galt to Miss Land. [Note: While the year 1832 is plainly written on the envelope side of this letter, comparison of its contents with letters from from Louisville in September 1832 clearly shows that it should be dated 1833. John Minson Galt (1808-1868), son of John Minson (1785-1814) and Nancy Herbert Galt, marrried Anne W. Land (1814-1884) in March 1833. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p.7.].","Scope and Contents She could be happy there if she was not full of thoughts of Williamsburg. She fears she will not see him again but hopes to see him in the life to come. She misses them all. She has seen various relatives. The fashion in Louisville is to keep the rooms so dark that you cannot see anyone in mid-day.","Scope and Contents He has given up his shop in Great Bridge and come to Portsmouth, but plans to settle permanently in Norfolk. He will marry Anne W. Land on March 19th. He hopes Elizabeth can come to the wedding. His mother's health has improved and he has not suffered as much from his \"hepatic derangement\".","Scope and Contents He mentions that Richmond is growing and property values are going up with the construction of new houses. New buildings are going up at the corner near the market known by the name of \"Darmsdalt.\" They are expecting them for the convention and have plenty of room. Miss Blaky marries Mr. Tomlin tonight. Rosina Tucker is supposed to marry Mr. Dyer from Albemarle but her father stongly objects so the marriage might fall through. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents She has just recovered from a serious illness, similar to measles. The Unitarians are having a fair to raise money to buy an organ. They [the Episcopalians?] are having a fair next week. Her uncle has been bringing her plenty of flowers. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents Ann has taken up astronomy. She makes various joking remarks and innuendoes about various friends and relatives. The letter contains a few pen sketches of relatives.","Scope and Contents He is worried about counting on Mr. Saunders in \"money matters.\" Fears his mind is slipping and as a result his accounts cannot be trusted. Discusses a land problem that revolves around the handling of Mr. Saunders. Mentions Mr. Tazewell. Endorsed: received on July 20, 1833. Faded and torn.","Scope and Contents The letter contains joshing references to various people and happenings in Norfolk and Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Discusses various routine happenings at home. Mary writes that she was sorry that she could not have been with them in church on the Fourth of July. Describes the parade with people of all trades and professions marching together in companies. Mr. Booth and seven of his family were apparently poisoned when having tea and Mr. Booth is not expected to live. Bishop Smith's wife died from cholera.","Scope and Contents He received his letter and check for $250, one half of the price paid by Judge Brown for Edwin.","Scope and Contents He never relinquished his share of his father's land claim. He opposes the idea that debt of their father to Robert Saunders be paid out of money coming from the land claim. Saunders should show by what authority he has claim. Makes further references to the land claims resulting from father's Revolutionary War services. Letter is faded and torn.","Scope and Contents So far they have survived the cholera and hope for the best. She mentions the custom of people serenading with horns, tin pans, and the like any people who marry someone much older or younger than themselves. The girls from Mr. Quinan's school gave a recital. Discusses some of her own domestic achievements in sewing and cooking.","Scope and Contents Compliments her for sending such nice letters to an old man. He has taken two baths so far. He wants some snaps sent to be planted and his silk comfort aired so the moths will not get it. The white sulphur over-flows.","Scope and Contents He makes joking remarks about their mutual acquaintances and throws in veiled innuendos about people and events. Mainly interested in who is courting whom and who has been seeing whom, i.e. Miss N.V. has captured the heart of Alexander Galt, Junior.","Scope and Contents The sulphur water does not agree with either Nancy or himself. He finds it strange that bathing is not accepted as fully in this country as it is by other civilized people. These baths have a particularly \"exciting effect\" for old people. Thinks that most people do not stay long enough to get the full benefits of the baths.","Scope and Contents She laments the death of cousin Lucy and expresses belief they never knew the whole story of her motives. Eliza and Mary Ann each have a new daughter. Their church is being repaired. She sends news of their Galt relatives in Kentucky. [Note: While this letter has no year, other than 1833 pencilled on the fouth sheet, either 1833 or 1834 is acceptable because of the reference to Mary [Galt]'s first tooth. The other people cannot be identified.].","Scope and Contents The weather is nice and the temperature at sixty degrees. The Faulcons left yesterday and they plan to overtake them and visit with them at General Cocke's at Bremo. He rejoices that they have had such a healthy season. [Note: General John Hartwell Cocke (1780-1866) married in 1802 Ann Blaus Barraud, daughter of Dr. Philip Barraud, of Norfolk. One of his sisters, Sally, married Nicholas Faulcon, of Surry; another, Mary Kennon, married John Faulcon, of Surry.].","Scope and Contents He is quite low spirited and wants to hear from him. He is depressed and homesick for his friends and family.","Scope and Contents Mr. Ashe has replaced Mr. Page as minister. Samuel Beale arrived with his new bride, the daughter of Gov. Duval of Florida. Their father has been too ill to come downstairs. Mary was invited to be in the wedding of Miss Holloway. Various other accounts of local events.","Mentions various young men in their acquaintence.","Scope and Contents Uncle [William C. Galt] talks of selling his house and moving into the country. The Bishop cannot get enough ministers to come West so he wants to establish a theological school in Lexington. Uncle William sold his house for fifteen hundred dollars but decided to stay in town so as to be close to his patients. Miss Empie died. Chatter about daily happenings. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents She chats about her visit in North Carolina. Saw Dr. Robinson Piedmont in North Carolina who was quite pompous. When she asked him if he had seen it rain fire the other night, he replied that it was meteors.","Scope and Contents She is sorry they have not had a chance to get together and hopes that she will come up for a visit. The bad weather has postponed the fair. Sends various words of greeting to friends and relatives. A planned birthday party for Mr. Brow, Mr. Macmmurds and Mr. Strobia had to be postponed as some of the gentlemen wanted to go to the theatre that had opened.","Document.","Scope and Contents Her mother gave one of the Philadelphia Annu for 150 people. An Ethiopian named Johnson was the caterer for a dinner of turkey, chicken, oysters, and terrapins as well as champagne and Lisbon wine. The writer did not attend for she had a slight headache. Describes the elaborately set table with the stewed oysters, terrapin, chicken salad, ice cream, jellies and sugar candy. The guests stood by the table and ate of their plates with spoons. There was no dancing.","He discusses Mr. Saunders' claim, and its long history. He summarizes the claim. Draft, torn.","He is unable to pay Dr. Galt the money requested of him.","Scope and Contents Since writing her they have all been down with the influenza. Bunny has been ill and the writer wonders whether it is the indigestible ham they have there. Worries about their house in Williamsburg for it needs repairs.","Scope and Contents He discusses various aspects of the land claim of the heirs of Dr. J.M. Galt. He mentions Mr. Saunders, Mr. Lambert and Mr. McCandlish. Faded and stained.","Scope and Contents Discusses various aspects of Mr. Saunders' claim to some of the western lands due Dr. J.M. Galt's estate. [Note: Apparently Mr. Saunders was elderly and confused on whether or not an old debt owed him by Dr. J. M. Galt had been paid.].","Scope and Contents She looks forward to a ball they are having and hopes that Mr. Bowers will come over. Wonders whether Elizabeth has been meeting \"a certain gentleman in the streets as often as you used to do\". Gives her advice about courting. \"Never think a gentleman intends addressing you till he asks you to marry him. Never be engaged for more than six months. Never act in such a way as to lead any one to suppose that you are a flirt. Never let a gentleman know that you love him till he tells you he feels something for you. Never go in a store when you see a certain gentleman go in for fear that gentleman may think you went in to see him. Never go all over town following a certain captain. Never be engaged to dance with more than one gentleman at the time. Lastly never wear a red turban unless you wish to greate a great effect.\" [Note: Mary Tyler (1815-1847) was the eldest daughter of John and Letitia Christian Tyler.].","An account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Richard M. Bucktrout for various orders of planking valued at $6.19 1/4. Payment received March 26, 1835.","Scope and Contents She regrets that she had to leave town without saying farewell. She wants to know if Mr. Bowers has missed her.","Scope and Contents They have moved to a new house. She is distressed that Harriet Beale has joined the Catholic Church. She feels she did through ignorance. The Catholics increase throughout the state but mainly among the immigrant Dutch. She enjoys the sketches Elizabeth sent them and asks for some more.","Scope and Contents He discusses a letter of recommendation he sent H.B. Tomlin to be read before the Board on behalf of the appointment to the professorship of Mr. Powers. Powers had followed Mr. Bonnycastle [at the University of Virginia] and done a satisfactory job.","Scope and Contents Gabriel Galt Williamson is now in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and holds the rank of Lieutenant. While in Philadelphia, Thomas dined with David Crockett, \"a rough, awkward, bullying sort of a fellow about 45 years old. \"I put up at the National Hotel and I suppose 100 or 120 persons were seated at the table, he was shown a bill of fare and selected a dish of tripe on which he made his dinner and when asked what kind of wine he'd drink, said some of that old cider wine [champagne] because it tastes like cider. On being called on for a toast he rose and pronounced in a loud voice--'may the bones of Kings and tyrants be introduced in Hell as Grid Irons, to wash the souls of Tories.' His language is vulgar and quite in the negro quarter style. Says he left at home a wife and five or six children in a log hut with a plenty of Bear meat and corn as happy as cubs.\" [Note: David Crockett (1786-1836), at this time a Representative in Congress, was on his celebrated \"tour of the north\".]","An account of Mrs. John H. Strobia with Van Lew P. Smith for ivory table cutlery and other goods amounting to $22.","Scope and Contents She discusses her courtship and possible engagement with Henry Jones. She mentions other beaux. She hopes she can come for a visit. [Note: Mary Tyler married Henry Jones in December 1835.]","Scope and Contents She recounts a visit in Norfolk to the home of Gabriel and his new bride, Lizzie (Gatewood). She relates various occurrences in an elaborate writing style.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her kind note and plans to visit them as soon as she is well enough to come. Had a several-day visit to Old Point. She saw Mary Tyler. Note added from Nannie (Ann) Williamson saying that they may go to Parker's Spring a few miles from here where the springs are filled with marsh mud and therefore very healthy. [Note: Mary D. Galt is Mrs. A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents He has been ill here as has Mr. Rodgers who has suffered an attack of chills. Plans to leave Monday for Salt Sulphur Springs.","Scope and Contents She has just returned from Old Point. Her two suitors visited her and no one could tell which one she was engaged to.","Scope and Contents She makes veiled remarks about various suitors and their suits. She hopes she will not get married before they have a chance to get together again. She questions her about her beau, H.J., and jokingly teases her.","Scope and Contents It is very hot there despite refreshing showers yesterday. He is better but there is room for improvement. He may go to Red Sulphur Springs. He has not seen Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton yet, but hears that they are at the White Sulphur.","Scope and Contents The titled letter discusses love affairs, flirtations, the spelling of \"fullest,\" merits of apple brandy and preserved black-berries, politics, domestic economy, a visit to Washington, importance of dress for women, and whether they were talking too much.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth Williamson has been ill from taking quack medicine, but is now well and has gone to stay at her father's house while he goes to the springs. He has a machine to press flowers with. He shares news of his plans and of daily domestic events.","Scope and Contents The trip up was not too bad, but she does not like yankees and wishes she were home. She was infatuated with a man with hazel eyes for hazel eyes always thrill her. She took a trip across the bay and was sea sick.","Scope and Contents The area is crowded with visitors. The White Sulphur is the most popular. He plans to go on to the Warm Springs.","Scope and Contents He is working to earn enough money to come to Williamsburg to attend college. He wonders if he will be able to make enough money to get there. He mentions several of the young ladies whom he is interested in.","Today has been one of his good days. Mr. Rodgers has arrived. Mrs. Page of Gloucester is here and Elizabeth's friends Eliza and Caroline Lambert are at the White Sulphur.","Scope and Contents Nannie is over helping Gabriel and Lizzie set up housekeeping at W. Gatewood's where they have excellent servants. Gabriel comes to his house every morning for his juleps and wakes them up. He visited John Galt's farm which he hopes to soon settle on as he is deranged with ideas about agriculture. He has various questions for and about friends and relatives in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents She left Newport which she thinks \"the meanest place in the world.\" She has not heard a word from H.J. but if he comes to Newport he will miss them as they are leaving for Philadelphia. She will attend a party at Gov. Knight's tonight. She misses the peach and apple brandy. \"I would give fifty dollars this minute for a good drink, for I have not seen a drop since I left you.\" Some wines in the North and she will take a little good champagne when she cannot get apple brandy. She had to send down for a little something for a stomach ache and was sent gin, \"the most delightful thing with the exception of the apple brandy I ever tasted.\" In a later note, she writes that she has returned from the governor's party where she was a big hit and flattered the people with how much she liked New England.","Scope and Contents He has been troubled with bilious fever. He was not able to eat an excellent slice of vension. He plans to return home soon. Philosophies on virtue.","Scope and Contents He will be leaving in two days and heading west. A frost has killed all the fodder around here. He expects the Lamberts, Mr. Dew, and Mr. Rodgers in ten days. Mrs. Venable arrived yesterday and was dead by morning. She had been suffering from dropsy. There have been more sick people at the springs than usual. He ends with the postscript that Mr. Dew has just arrived and sends his best.","Scope and Contents He discusses the fact that he and Professor Campbell used to argue over the relative merits of French and mathematics. Both came to appreciate the value of the other's field. Now he has an arrangement with John Murdaugh whereby he teaches his brother French and Murdaugh teaches Anderson's son, Henry, geometry. There were no improper motives in his action and he wants Dr. Galt to not misinterpret his last letter to him.","Scope and Contents They apologize for not writing but they have been preserving. Gabriel (\"Sir Anthony\") Williamson has gone off in search of a julep. Nannie has been accused of editing, with Louisa Garnett, a scandal sheet called The Hornet. Gabriel is now playing pranks while another young man sings naval songs.","Scope and Contents He is on his way home. Mr. Dew left yesterday. He is \"rather the worse for wear.\"","An account, September 30-October 15, 1834, of Dr. A.D. Galt with William Durfey for mutton and meat totaling $23.61.","Scope and Contents He has been examined by Dr. Phisick and Dr. Randolph and they find that he has a stone in his bladder. He relates his symptoms and will write more after further examination.","Scope and Contents She regrets that she was unable to stop by Williamsburg and see her on her way home from Philadelphia. There is little news since she has gotten back.","Scope and Contents She writes glowing descriptions of her courtship by \"hazel eyes\". She cannot write his name for she does not know how to spell it. She wants Elizabeth to meet her cousin C. Tyler for she thinks she would like him. She does not like for Mrs. Galt to call her a drunkard when she likes her liquor far more than the writer. Halloween night they played games to see what sort of person they would marry.","Scope and Contents She will not be able to come for a visit for she expects a special visitor in the middle of the week. Her father wants her to go to Washington around the first of January. She misses her dear friend, but thinks of Mr. Bowers and others. She went to church and saw her old suitor, Dr. Flirt.","An account, November 29-December 20, 1834, of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe for meal and hominy amounting to $18.","Scope and Contents He writes to assuage his father's alarm at his imprudent engagement with a young lady with whom he became involved without proper thought. The lady in question has broken off her engagement with him so he does not plan further pursuit. He replies to his father's advice that a wife should either be industrious, beautiful with frugality, intelligent, or weathy, and that the lady in question had none of these qualities with the counter-charge that he would never marry for money. The whole matter is over and he trusts that his father will forget the whole thing. [Copy].","Mrs. Robinson's invitation to Mr. Tyler, Georgetown Heights, for Monday, January 19.","Scope and Contents She discusses health and activities of family and friends and requests news of Williamsburgers. She has experienced cold weather with temperatures of 32º below zero recently. She hopes they, and their children, can meet each other again. In postscript to John [Minson Galt II?] she warns him against waiting too long and becoming an \"old Bachelor\". She mentions Mrs. Vest, Mrs. Saunders, Mary Anna Mingay, Mary Tyler, G. Semple, Leroy A., Mrs. L. Waller, Aunt Nancy, Aunt Sarah, and Mr. Empie. Postscript from Mary F. G. Browne. [Note: John Minson Galt died unmarried, but his cousin John Galt Williamson married in 1836.].","Scope and Contents She left Hampton and arrived in Annapolis. On board, she met a young gentleman from Charles City who knew the Jones famiy and had heard that H.J. was engaged to be married. This evening she is going to the President's levee and another party afterwards. She wants to hear about all her friends and especially H.J.","Scope and Contents She wishes she could have seen the \"dark eyed one,\" for while she sees his faults, she is infatuated with him. She wants to know what \"the Camomile\" said. She went to the levee for half an hour, where both President Jackson and Vice President Van Buren shook her hand. Then went to Duff Greens' and danced, and received many compliments. Another day she went to the Senate chamber and met most of the Senators. The previous night was at a musical party at Governor Poindexter's, with supper at eleven standing around a table. She has received about fifteen visits in two days and dreads having to return them all. She includes her thoughts on love and beaux.","Scope and Contents She finds beaux scarce. \"I am sorry indeed that your organ is destroyed. Which gallery is it to be put in? I think the Organ gallery is the worst place in the whole church.\" She has been reading the Listener by Mrs. Fry. She desires news of family and friends including Mary Smith Anne Williamson, Mrs. Vest, Mrs. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Anderson, Miss Converse, the McCandlishes, George Semple, and Mr. Page.","Scope and Contents \"To the damsels... at the Galtonian Castle Woodpecker Square; Williamsburg...\" She hopes they can all come visit soon since \"the attention which the three orphans require\" prevents her from going to Williamsburg. She sends news of friends. She goes to hear Bishop Meade every Sunday. \"There is a report to day by the Baltimore Boat that Louis Phillippe has sent Mr. Livingston home and sent for the French minister.\" She mentions the Garretts, Caroline, and Mr. McFarland.","Scope and Contents She writes of her thoughts on \"the dark eyed one.\" Mr. Van Buren gave her a geranium leaf at the ball. She plans to go home soon and hopes they will go through Williamsburg. After seeing Mrs. Galt's tartan, she could not find a cloak she liked. She mentions Mr. Kennedy, Miss Selden, Mr. Page, and General Lambert.","Scope and Contents She came from Washington by boat and had a delightful party on board. When she arrived home found a favorite cousin (John) there. She hopes to have a visit from a beau soon. She wonders what price Mrs. A.D. Galt would want for her tartan. She mentions M. Southall, Mr. Burwell, and Dr. D.","Scope and Contents She must be housekeeper and \"mantuamaker for the whole concern\" since mother is unwell. Many people think she is to be married soon and went to Washington for her wedding clothers.","Scope and Contents She shares family news. No doubt Mr. Sully is at present very busy painting Mr. and Mrs. Minge and Dr. Williamson's wife, and \"the other little children.\" She shares news of a boat travelling between Norfolk and Richmond. She mentions Col. Garrett, Ann Page, Mr. Calhoun, and Mr. Beston.","Scope and Contents She shares mainly news of a beau who has been there but is leaving. He is at the moment talking with her father. She mentions James Semple and Mrs. Tucker.","Receipt to Alexander D. Galt for one year's subscription to the New-York Albion at $6.00. Endor","Scope and Contents She tells of [?]'s talk with her father. She wants Elizabeth's opinion on all the occurrances. Mother is better, but Mary is still doing the great deal there is to do for so large a family.","\"As to the enlargement of the house, I believe Miss M. would prefer the trunk in its primitive pristine purity.\" She hated to leave Williamsburg. She mentions W. Young, J. Murdaugh, Burwell, and Miss Rebecca.","Receipted account, November 1834-April 11, 1835, for building supplies totaling $194.78.","Scope and Contents She share thoughts on her relationship with ____, and what others think about him. \"I wish we could contrive so as to get Alexander here. We would all have fine fun.\" She mentions Matilda S. and Smith Claiborne.","Scope and Contents She sends some pieces by Willis [?], as well as Dich's [?] Christian Philosopher, \"a work which combines science with religion.\" [Note: Caroline Lambert (1816-1909) was Elizabeth Galt's second cousin, the grand-daughter of Sarah Ege Lambert and David Lambert. Sarah Ege Lambert's sister, Elizabeth Ege, married Gabriel Galt and was Elizabeth J. Galt's grandmother. See Ege Genealogy, II. B. and C. 2. a., p.14].","Scope and Contents She has no idea of being married in less than six or eight months. She will try to correct self of any vanity. Mother is better but Mary is still very busy. She mentions G.S., Dr. Boyd, and Agnes Marshall.","Scope and Contents Robert has been playing pranks. She did not accuse Mary of being vain. She can't really judge ______. \"W. Pryor attributes the Christian love that I bear to the whole human race to my having had so little intercourse with the World which... appears almost as an unmarred Eden to my eyes. Still I visit less than ever and never was anyone endowed with so little taste for making new acquaintances.\" She shares news of various mutual friends-- mostly male [identified by code names]. \"You know what to expect-- to be treated as one of the family.\" \"My fondness for... reading of any kind except novel reading increases with my years.\" Lord Dunmore's grandson, the Hon. Mr. Murray has been in Williamsburg. Mary Browne has a large swelling on her throat.","An account, February 24-April 23, for repairs to carts and wheelbarrows, etc.","Scope and Contents Mary writes, \"I don't believe brother... knows exactly what love is...\" She has known ______ all her life, but feels others will be surprised to know they love each other.","An account, February 6, 1834-May 6, 1835, for visits and medicines, totaling £11.19.0.","Scope and Contents She prefers Willis' pieces to Bryant's, though \"Bryant and Dana are generally ranked above Willis.\" If she could visit Europe, she would go first to Italy and Greece. She has read \"Six Months in a Convent\" and the \"Beauties of the Court of Charles the Second,\" and found nothing \"pre-judicial to mor\" in the latter. She mentions Charley Kennedy, Mrs. Murdaugh, Mrs. Young, and Col. McCandlish. [Note: Enclosed is a small amount of what might have been very blonde hair. It is now so pale as to be almost invisible, and in very short pieces.].","Scope and Contents She is disappointed that _______ did not come with Robert. Charlie's eyes are weak. The letter mentions S. Armstead, Mr. Kennedy, and Miss McKeurie's boarding school in Richmond.","Scope and Contents \"Believing that one who knew the worth of my revered father, and who was so perfectly esteemed by him as yourself, would be pleased to possess some memento of him; I beg you to accept his sleeve buttons and his gold stock buckle, together with the stocks with which he wore it.\" [Note: Robert Saunders (1761-post July 1833) was an ESH Director (1793-?). His son, Robert Saunders, Jr., (1805-1868) the writer of this letter, was a Director (1831-1851, 1852-1857). The Saunders were distant kin and very good friends of the Galts. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.3., p.6.].","An account, April 24-May 29, for various meats.","Scope and Contents She finds everyone attacked by \"the Alabama fever\" and the \"Texas Malady,\" including \"Brother John\" [J.M.Galt II?]. She shares news of many friends, most of whom are identified only by initials. A.S. has returned from a five year absence from the United States during which he travelled seventy five thousand miles. Thoughts on compliments. \"People would think it... strange for me to leave home.\" She had four \"disconsolate Swines [swains]\" escort her home from church.","Public Output Disabled.","Scope and Contents She wishes Elizabeth had not been in Richmond when ________ passed through Williamsburg. Gloucester is quite gay. She mentions Dr. Byrd and Mr. Clark.","Scope and Contents She returned from Richmond by boat, after visiting Aunt Strobia, whom her mother lived with when young. She has been asked to be a bridesmaid to R. Henly, who is marrying Mr. Peirce on the 11th. She has been asked to be a bridesmaid five times and participated three times. \"I believe a fourth time, (says the superstition of olden time,) prohibits the unfortunate and devoted Bridesmaid's occupying a more elevated station. And with a mind wholly untrammeled by Superstition on all other subjects I am much inclined to believe implicitly in this [in my case] as I have always foretold.\" She fears Mr. D. is dying. She expects much excitement on the Fourth [of July]. She dislikes writing with a steel pen. She mentions James Minge and Capt. Hennon. [Note: Aunt Strobia was Anna Maria Lambert Strobia (1788-1877), wife of John H. Strobia, and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C. 1.p.14].","Scope and Contents He has just been to a flower exhibit that he wishes he could adequately describe. He wishes Elizabeth and \"Sal\" Sally M. Galt could have seen it.","Scope and Contents At the horticulural exhibit the strawberries were superior to those in Virginia, but the cherries were inferior. Comments on Elizabeth's letter with its news of friends.","Scope and Contents He plans to return to Williamsburg by the Fourth of July.","Scope and Contents She shares her thoughts on love of __________. \"I think this having bridesmaids is a foolish custom, you are the only person I love well enough to desire to act for me.\" She wonders how long Caroline will visit Elizabeth. She is getting well again. She mentions Cousin George and Aunt Douglas.","An account, January 3- June 20, totaling $118.14. Paid July 1, 1835.","Scope and Contents She recounts details of a visit by friends. She is reading Dr. Combe's book on Phrenology, and has \"a plaster cast of a head, with all the organs numbered...\" Mary spent an evening with them. She sends messages for John and Bob Tyler.","Scope and Contents She believes Elizabeth is influenced by the \"little God\" [Cupid?]. She has just finished Mrs. Trollope's Paris and the Parisians, which she was pleased with. She has been reading the Rambler but finds the Spectator better.","Scope and Contents Mary writes, \"We have a house full according to custom.\"","Scope and Contents Mary writes that ________ is to leave soon, but they plan on being married before the new year. Mary C. Tyler is to be married there July 30. She mentions Sally Page and Virginia Southall.","Scope and Contents She finds herself very busy making wedding clothes. She is often sick. They have a houseful of guests. She imagines some people from Williamsburg will go to York to see the President while he is there. \"I love those who love me, I like every one.\" She mentions Albert, Virginia, Maria, Samuell, and Aunt Betsy.","Scope and Contents She shares news of the neighborhood, her family, and what others say about ________. She hopes Elizabeth will set her cap for several young men who will soon be visiting.","Scope and Contents She is tired of having people think she is engaged to someone she does not care for. Postscript by M.I. Postians [?].","Scope and Contents She is disappointed that Alexander won't let her take care of chosing his gig. She is upset by rumors that her father disapproves of her engagement. She understands that G.W.S. is to be married and expects it is to either Emily Booker or Christianna Pryor.","Scope and Contents She had a misunderstanding with ________, but it is all cleared up. She pleads with Mrs. Galt to let Dr. Williamson bring Elizabeth over.","Scope and Contents She has all best wishes for Mary's future happiness.","Scope and Contents Gabriel [Galt Williamson] is finally better, after suffering [sunstroke or sunburn] when they went to the Bay Shore for the writer's health. The baby [Elizabeth Williamson, born March 29, 1835] is well. \"As you know we Norfolk people think it death to go to Williamsburg in... August and September.\" She expects John [Galt Williamson] imminently. She shares news of other Williamsons.","Scope and Contents She dreads not seeing [?] for four to six weeks.","Lively for planking. Autograph Account. The letter is badly stained.","Scope and Contents She understands Mary looked lovely at the wedding [of Mary C. Tyler]. She share her thoughts on if one can truly love more than once. She cannot visit since mother is unwell, and there is more to do in this season than in any other.","Scope and Contents Robert is busy reading law and saying he will someday be the greatest lawyer ever. Poem on First and Second Love.","Scope and Contents He writes that the weather has been chilly and rainy. There are Northerners there. He sends news of various acquaintances.","Scope and Contents The letter is too faded to be legible.","Scope and Contents While she loves ________, as time for marriage approaches, she feels melancholy for she hates to leave old friends.","Scope and Contents Mary writes, \"I am perfectly convinced that if I have a turn for any thing it is for politics,... I am devoted to politics and have the greates inclination always to join in a political dispute... nothing but believing it unfeminine, and thinking it not becoming me prevents my being a decided politician.\" She feels the greatest friendship for Doctor [Williamson] and wants to know when he is getting married.","Scope and Contents She is glad that Miss Tyler [the recipient?] was such a success in the \"Yankee Country.\" She makes a cryptic note on a kinsman whose affections she has not engaged. \"Mr. Empie... has received more letters from the parents and guardians of young men, (respecting the College) that he ever did during any other summer and it is predicted we shall have a full course.\" There has been much illness in the county but the town is healthier than usual. They were serenaded a few nights past by a grinding organ, base drum, and pandean [?] pipes, played by two strolling Italians. She kokes with Mary about various mutual friends and their loves.","Scope and Contents She hopes to go to Williamsburg sometime that winter, and on to Norfolk. She is enjoying horseback riding. She just finished \"The Disowned\" by Bulwar. She cannot give \"Cousin John any news of his affianced;...\" Mentions Christian McNaught, a Scotch cousin.","Scope and Contents Only a few people remain at the springs. A Democratic Meeting is being held in Warrenton. The only amusement they have is the ten pin alley. [Note: Marianna Saunders ( - ), a daughter of Robert (1805-1886), was a very close friend of Elizabeth and Sally Galt. She married George T. Wilmer.]","The account is for bacon.","Scope and Contents Eliza and Caroline [Lambert] just returned from a six weeks trip, during which they saw Mr. Rogers, Mr. Dew, the Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Mr. T. Martin, and Miss Walton. She inquires about whether they have received their organ, and if they like it. She describes some mechanical toys now on exhibition, including the Chessplayer, and the Turk. She does not want Dr. Williamson to get married until he meets Miss Mary Dixon. [Note; Dr. John Williamson married Mary Dixon (1808-1881) in February 1836. Sally Lambert (1802- ) was a daughter of David and Sarah Ege Lambert and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C.4. p. 16.].","Scope and Contents He sent two barrels of flour \"by one of D. Galts packets.\" Mr. McAndrews, formerly of Williamsburg, is there. Ann Dixon MacMurdo had a daughter. Elisa and Caroline returned home, the former much better.","Scope and Contents She is to be married December 24, but Elizabeth is the only one she has told the date. She has no wedding paraphenalia yet, and is only interested in a gown and cap. Mother rarely leaves home except for church and father loves home though business keeps him away a great deal of the time. There is nothing very new in fashion.","Scope and Contents She sends a teasing letter about friends and family.","Scope and Contents She imagines Elizabeth will soon go up to serve as a bridesmaid. She share news of how matchmakers have paired people off (Elizabeth with \"little Jones\").","Scope and Contents Mary warns her not to believe anything Robert Tyler tells her.","An account, July 4- November 2, for meat totalling $1.50.","A paid account, October 20-November 4, for meat totalling $2.65.","Scope and Contents He introduces his young friend and neighbor John. T. Barksdale, who is going to Williamsburg \"in charge of destined tenant of the Lunatic Hospital.\" He takes this opportunity of \"reviving an acquaintance of nearly forty years...\" [In another hand, over nine columns of medical notes, dated February 7, 1826 [?] through December 29, '36 [?]are recorded, of which two columns are torn away.]","Scope and Contents She has not written for a month for she has been too ill with ague and fever, and a sore throat to even leave her room. She loves Mary because they are so different that she does not see her faults in the other. She expresses her hope in Heaven. Brother Gabe with his wife and child, and Cousin E. Lambert visited them. Teaches little Sal \"more regularly now than I ever did.\" \"Neither Dr. John or Dr. George will, I expect, be long after you in a state of single blessedness.\" [Note: Gabriel Galt Williamson's first wife was Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson (1815-6 December 1837). The child was their daughter Elizabeth Galt Williamson (1835- ), who was later a frequent resident of the Galt's home, and who married Randolph Harrison. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii [a]., p.2. Elizabeth Galt Lambert (1800- ), was the daughter of David and Sarah Ege Lambert, and a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II.C.3.p.16. The Doctor John mentioned must be Dr. John Galt Williamson, who married Mary R. Dixon in February 1836. For date, see letter of Mary Browne to Elizabeth J. Galt, February 1, 1836.].","She is anxious for Elizabeth to come, and hopes she can make it not later than the 12th or the 15th. The wedding will be very private, for they fear John Jones will die before then. \"I never anticipated any thing that I was not disappointed.\" [Note: While this letter is not dated, the heading of Wednesday, and the reference to all she has to do in three weeks date it as December 2, 1835, three weeks before Mary's wedding. John Jones seems to be the brother of Mary's fiance.].","Scope and Contents Last Saturday, many Williamsburg beaux were there \"to escort the bridegroom elect home.\" She recommends Lamartine's \"A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land\". She is busy preparing for the fair which begins the next Thursday.","Scope and Contents She is very disappointed that Elizabeth can not come to the wedding. Yet still hopes that \"in the course of one week, you may yet be well enough...\" A note at the end to \"Mrs. Galt, Dr. Galt, Dr. Williamson, Alexander, little John and Sal\" pleading that they make Elizabeth well enough to come. She expresses pleasure that will see Dr. Williamson at the wedding. [Note: While this letter is completely Undated, the text places it around December 15-17.].","Scope and Contents Galt through Ro. H. Armistead in settlement of accounts. Document is badly staine.","\"Mr. and Mrs. Tyler request the pleasure of your company at Gloucester Place on thursday the 24th December at seven o'clock P.M. [for the wedding of their daughter Mary and Henry L. Jones]\". Newspaper.","Scope and Contents She is not sure if it is correct to write about one's own wedding but shall. At 10 on the 23, she went to bed miserable for had not heard if H. was coming or not. An hour later received word he was \"in the county at my cousins.\" One hundred people were there for the wedding, but Mary missed Elizabeth. They attended various dinners and parties on Monday and Tuesday. \"This morning our Charles City friends\" left. Henry leaves for North Carolina and will be away two weeks. \"the gift... shall be treasured while I live, I have put it on my wedding ring finger and there it shall remain...\"","Scope and Contents She has not yet entirely recovered from a bilious fever and a quartan ague. \"I should not complain for this is my first introdcution to both ague and bilious fever.\" Brother John Williamson has been very busy with patients and has not yet specified a time for his wedding. She shares news of various friends and relatives. \"Verily this house seems to be... into chaos-- not an asylum can be found secure from the dust, dirt, and din of Bricklay[ers], Carpenters-- and such a tardy race are they that we can not even anticapate when we [will?] be free from their incursion.\" [torn] [Note: Quotations from a letter from a \"Richmond correspondent\" are from Caroline Lambert's letter of September 17.]","Alexander D. Galt's account with the Collector of Williamsburg for tax on nine slaves, a Gig, three horses, 11 \"tinn levies\" [?], house and lot, and Corporation levy on saine, totalling $15.29.","An account of the Thomas Nelson Estate with the Collector of Williamsburg for tax on house and lot, and a levy on the value, totalling $2.97. Paid by A.D. Galt. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents He has been home a week and is tired of it, so hopes to leave soon. \"I have a cousin who is about to be tied in holy bands of wedlock to a gentleman of this ilk and my brother goes over... to purchase a few necessities for the occasion.\" The wedding is to take place the 30th of the month, and Robert expects Thomas about that time. A cousin named George who just graduated from West Point is there. He hopes strongly that \"Lizzy and all at Dr. Galts are well.\" He sends messages to Elizabeth Galt and Coraline Low. [Note: Could the wedding referred to be the one Mary mentions in her letter of July 13, thus dating this letter in July?].","Scope and Contents An account for brickwork costing $87.12 to October 26. The note from D. Galt to A.D. Galt says that if the latter cannot pay it all at once he may pay part now and the rest when convenient. [Note: D. Galt, who addresses A.D. Galt as \"couzin\" is probably Dickie Galt (1797-1856).].","Scope and Contents She feels \"Mama's inexorable disposition\" may relent and let her attend the wedding in December. J. and __ were just there.","Scope and Contents She had not written for did not want to tell of her Mother's illness, but now learns that they already know. She describes her illness and present condition. She is reconciled to the country, except the distance from church. She looks forward to the convention to be held in Louisville in June, but \"they must necessarily fall far short of our Virginia Conventions.\" Cousin Norborne and his family expect to move into their new home soon. Will goes to the school of an Episcopal minister with a new system of teaching. Speaks of \"little Mary\", and Norborne Browne, \"the prettiest child I ever saw,\" as well as various other friends and their children. Expects Elizabeth will be in Richmond at John Williamson's wedding when the letter arrives. [Note: William Henry Galt (1827-1893), Mary Ormsby (1833-1840), and Norborne Browne (1835-15 October 1836) were children of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. William became a doctor and married Elizabeth Pape. (1828-1883). See Galt Genealogy, II.A.I.a., d. and e., p. 13.].","Scope and Contents She is very lonely since her husband, Henry [Henry L. Jones] has left.","Scope and Contents If Elizabeth's father and she are both well, she hopes she will come over with Robert.","Scope and Contents Many have remarked on Mary's wedding and seem to agree with the \"modern writer who says 'Perfect love and confidence can exist only before marriage... Different feelings and separate objects of interest inevitably spring up... The love may still remain but the confidence... is gone.\" Dr. John Galt Williamson, who she describes as \"the blissful candidate for matrimony\", goes to Richmond tomorrow, and will be married next Thursday. Elizabeth is not well enough to go to the wedding.","Scope and Contents Much of news is repetition of that in the letter of January 8. Left Sally and Mary at home when they came to Louisville. Mr. Southall has been visiting them.","Scope and Contents [Enclosed with above] Expects a detailed account of John Williamson's wedding. Sends a \"box of trifles\" including a belt she wore once, and paw-paw seeds for Alexander. Cousin Norborne took greater interest in George Southall than ever in anyone else. Has long had an attachment to Mr. Anderson, and he to her, but she had to promise her father not to marry Mr. Anderson without his consent, which will never be given. Feels a visit to Williamsburg would \"awaken regret for the past and make the future more gloomy.\" Warns them never to mention Mr. Anderson in their letters. Deprecates self as a \"source of trouble to all who are dearest to me and... a burden to myself.\"","Miss Tyler requests Miss Sally Galt's company Wednesday at 8 p.m. Autograph Letter [Note: Miss Tyler is probably Letitia Tyler (1821-1907), a daughter of John and Letitia Christian Tyler. She married before 1841. The letter is dated Monday, February 8th, the perpetual calendar shows the only possibly years as 1836 and 1841. Therefore, 1836 is the likely year.]","Scope and Contents He has written Anthony Robinson of Richmond to purchase nineteen shares of Bank stock for A.D. Galt, if it can be had at a fair price ($114 or $115). Will forward stock when arrives. Shares will pay dividend of at least $152 yearly. They expect Polly in May. [Note: Thomas Williamson (1777-1846) was Mary D. Galt's brother-in-law, and the cashier of the Virginia Bank of Norfolk. Polly was a pet name for Mary D. Galt (Mrs. Alexander Dickie Galt).].","Scope and Contents She wonders if Mary Tyler Jones ever forgets that she is married. She is reading McIntosh's history of England, which she finds inferior to Hume's. She is also reading Racine's plays. She has not been sleighing for have had no snow deep enough, but wonders if Elizabeth has been sleighing. [Most of the third page missing].","Scope and Contents She has not heard from Hal in several weeks. She is envious of \"Cousin George,\" who she identifies as Doctor George William Semple with his Baroche. She wonders if the Galts have visited George and his bride. [Note: George Semple was not a blood relative of Mary Tyler but could be considered \"kin\" under its broad Virginia definition. He was the son of Judge James Semple, Law Professor at William and Mary, and his second wife, Joanna McKenzie. Semple's first wife was Anne Tyler, Mary's aunt. George married Maria Christiana Pryor in February, 1836. James Semple, a cousin of George, married Mary's younger sister Letitia.]","Scope and Contents She remembers the many happy times at this, her childhood home. She arrived there after John Jones died. Henry sends \"not his respects but his love, real old fashioned love to all of you, Alexander particularly.\"","A.D. Galt promissory note for $124.36 due Henry Edloe on demand.","Scope and Contents She accuses Elizabeth of duplicity, and of attempting to get Uncle Strobia to assist in a scheme against George. Both she and Aunt Sally hope to visit Williamsburg soon. She advised Robert to stick to his books when she saw him. She is glad Mary Tyler Jones is with Elizabeth. Wonders if cousin John finds Mrs. Southall as charming as ever.","Scope and Contents [In form of speeches from various Brownes to Dr. Williamson.] Are mourning the death of their pastor. John [M.G. Browne] and Laura Booth will probably be married soon. \"Laura is a second edition of your wife.\" John is a Colonel on his way to Texas but will first be in Virginia to get recruits. Hopes George Southall will settle in Kentucky. Teases John that he should have married her. News of friends and relatives. [Note: John Browne (1816-1899), Mary Browne's only brother, married Laura A. R. Booth, 11 December 1838.].","Scope and Contents She has been suffering from a sore throat and influenza. Cousin George Semple has left with his wife, but before he left he gave Elizabeth a perpetual rose bush which \"Cousin M.B.\" had given him. Mr. Empie is leaving in July to become Rector of the Episcopal School in Raleigh, North Carolina. News of friends and relatives. John received letters from Gabe Williamson and Charlie R., who are both sick at Pensacola. \"That mess of Navy Commissioners having sent the Warren out in actually a decayed condition.\"","Scope and Contents She is very unwell, but did go to a party at Mrs. Taylor's the day before. Henry is also unwell. Mother [Letitia Christian Tyler] is better. \"If you don't come over here, folks will begin to think there is some truth in that report concerning yourself and Bob...\"","Scope and Contents She informs her of the birth yesterday of a new daughter, to be named Sally, to General and Mrs. Lambert. Describes her sister Eliza's visit to see Afong Moy, \"The Chinese Lady,\" who was the first known female Chinese immigrant to the U.S. and was part of a touring exhibition, and comments on the practice of foot-binding. Discusses her reading. They are going to see a balloon ascension on Thursday. [Note: A note to Mary D. Galt requests her to spare Elizabeth to them a few weeks, as they are very anxious to see her.].","Scope and Contents Henry must leave tomorrow for \"he cannot remain longer from his farm.\" Postscript notes that bad weather has held up Henry's departure and sending of this letter for a week.","Scope and Contents Have had enough rain \"to make an Englishman cut his throat.\" Uncle Strobia said he would take Cary to Williamsburg any time, but Papa is in Washington and her uncle, Robert McMurdo, has just returned from New Orleans and is very sick with consumption. Tells Elizabeth to tell Mary \"that she would scarcely know Aunt Virginia, she is so much altered, a complete wreck of what she was.\" Hears that May Tyler Jones is very pale and thin.","Scope and Contents Very glad Uncle [Dr. A.D. Galt]'s health is better. There were fifteen or sixteen ministers at the Convention, but not all were from Kentucky. Mr. Bower may settle in Louisville since \"Aunt Mary is tired of living away from her relations.\" Mary Ann Randolph lives in Philadelphia with the Bowers and goes to school with their only daughter, Virginia. Sends love to many friends and relatives. John Browne enjoys living in the country, makes bad bargains for horses, and falls in love with ever pretty girl he sees. Mother is better but quite deaf from a cold. Mary teaches Judy, and they are reading French together daily. Harriet Beall has returned from Florida but is quite ill. The new organ arrived. Mentions Mrs. Faulcon, Cousin Lucy Saunders, Dr. Selden of Norfolk, Miss Charlotte Dixon, Aunts Betsy and Sally, and Mrs. Bower. [Note: Harriet Beall was the sister of Matilda Beall Galt, the wife of William Craig Galt.]","Scope and Contents She feels \"as if there was something wanting to complete my happiness.\" She regrets that Miss Lambert did not appreciate Bob as she does. Henry is busy cutting wheat.","Scope and Contents Gabriel Williamson's family left Sunday. He asks Uncle John H. Strobia to use $6.00 of the money from Henderson for Alexander's subscription to the Albion. Mrs. Galt wants a dozen napkins and four pairs of black cotton stockings, but no cotton for the servants. Sally says her lessons. He gets John up early to ride. Is reading Quentin Durward and intends resuming the study of medicine next week. Plans to start reading Riccardo on Political Economy.","Scope and Contents John thinks she learns more from his teaching than from Elizabeth's. Is reading The Vicar of Wakefield, and John is reading Rollin's history. Sends messages to various relatives. [Note: This and the preceeding are on the same sheet of paper. There is also a postscript from Mary D. Galt, mentioning that Col. Bassett \"has made up a subscription on more than $1000 towards getting a minister.\" Another handwriting (John M. Galt's?) says that Elizabeth's last letter showed the effects of liquor. Seemingly before Elizabeth received these letters she returned home, for they are redirected to Williamsburg.]","Scope and Contents She went to Richmond with Dr. John Williamson and his wife. Robert has left for home after visiting Richmond, and sent five fashionable songs by Samuel Lover on the superstitions of Ireland. \"Brother has for his present hobby a Cold...\" Have been several cases of cholera in Richmond but no alarm. Robert was charmed by his cousin Edmonia. Postscript by Mrs. Mary D. Galt. She let Elizabeth go to Richmond because Dr. Galt thought it would be good for Elizabeth's health. Alexander has a double gig.","Scope and Contents Answers her sister's letter \"to show how highly I value your slightest efforts to improve, and to encourage you to persevere.\" It is Elizabeth's first attempt at writing without lines.","Scope and Contents In a few days, she goes to North Carolina. Loves Bob more than all her other brothers and sisters, for they were children together, and admires him \"with all his ecentricity, more than any one I ever saw.\" Robert and Johnny are \"very different in manners tho' their dispositions are pretty much the same, John is rather more thoughtful and calculating.\" [Note: Mary (1815-1847) and Robert (1816- ) were the two oldest children of John Tyler's (U.S. Representative, Senator, and President, and Governor of Virginia) first marriage. John, the next child, was three years younger than Robert. Both boys attended William and Mary, and seem to have been noted for their pranks. John was especially slow to settle down and caused his family much heartbreak. Mary had a total of six full and seven half-brothers and sisters who lived to maturity.]","An account for 102 lbs. bacon bought July 30 for $14.79, and paid for August 2.","Scope and Contents Was sick when Elizabeth was there. Has recently read one of Sir Walter Scott's novels. They might go to the Springs.","Scope and Contents Discusses _________ and his experiments in teaching, reading and writing, and finds him talented \"in making himself master of the Juvinal mind.\" Goes on Friday to New York.","Scope and Contents Harriet Beall died, after several years of bad health. \"A journey to Florida last winter, so far from benefitting her, hastened her end.\" She had joined the Catholic church, which grieved her family. Cousin Norborne Alexander Galt and his family are with them. Hopes to get to Virginia since \"Cousin has employed an Englishman to rearrange his grounds and the outhouses are to be removed...\" She has no scruples on going to Virginia though such excitement might cause her mother to have a relapse. Questions if a minister \"can be supported in Wmsburg without the aid of the college.\" Praises their new organ. Have formed a musical group called the \"Mozart Society which will improve our choir very much.\" Whole family is well except \"little Norborne\" and herself. Requests news of family and friends.","Scope and Contents She has been away for three weeks. Heard that Ben Anderson is to marry. \"If he can fancy such a woman as Fanny Blair he never loved... Mary Browne.\" Mentions Miss Francis Anderson and Mary Ann Blair.","An account of Dr. A.D. Galt with Henry Edloe for planks amounting to $10.15.","Scope and Contents Gives the substance of Mary Browne's letter [of August 18]. Feels it could be argued that all of lower Virginia is dull and sickly. Little John [John Minson Galt II?] is ill with the ague and fever and \"Dr. S. wishes Papa to send him to Lombardy, where it is very healthy.\" Are having difficulties finding a minister whose wife \"will superintend a Female Academy they propose establishing.\" Is too cold in the north \"to make corn-bad wheat here-- too rainy for the Southern cotton crops-- so we must be very etherial fed and clothed by the atmosphere.\" Has been making the \"Boys' winter rigging,\" with her portion three shirts a week. Mentions Mr. Millington, Col. B., and Mr Dew.","Scope and Contents She has been visiting Bessie Gipson's relatives there, and will then go to Faquier Springs. Describes an Englishman and a Frenchman she met on the stage. Has done little reading.","Scope and Contents John Gray is there after returning from Cambridge. Has been busy preserving peaches. Will always remember them as they were when she left-- John a boy of 12, etc. Little Norborne's life seems to hang on a thread for he is very delicate. Mary still teaches Virginia, and Mary and Judy read French together. This summer they read Moliere's plays. John has been busy making brandy peaches. Sends love to a great many friends in Williamsburg. [Note: Since John was born in 1819, the Brownes must have left Williamsburg in 1831. Virginia Lafayette Browne (1824-1902) was Mary's sister, as was Judith (Maupin?) Browne (1820-1850). See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 2. and 5., pp. 14-15.].","Scope and Contents Will be in Gloucester all winter. Mr. Wilkinson's account of the situation of the Browne family [in Kentucky] is distressing. \"He says cousin Mary is the most dejected human being he ever say, does not seem to care for any thing but Williamsburg...\" Wonders if the dogs bark all night [in Williamsburg].","Scope and Contents Consigns William to her care while he is in college. He has chosen engineering for a profession, so \"should take tickets from Mr. Saunders, [and] Mr. Millington in Chemistry and civil Engineering.\" Fears the best boarding houses are full but hopes Judge Christian will take him in. Mrs. Galt is to dole out William's money to him, but \"he will have but the little occasion for money if he attends to his studies as he has promised to do.\" Wonders if it is true that John is going South. Their son has been ill but is getting better. Caroline has been away. [Note: William Lambert (1790-1853) was the son of David Lambert and his wife Sarah Ege, and thus a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. William is William Lambert's son, and Caroline his daughter, the \"Cary\" of the many letters to Elizabeth J. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. C. 2., pp. 14-15.].","An account, July-December 1835, for various building supplies, totalling $405.77. An affidavit signed by Thomas Sands and George W. Jackson certifies that the \"Work is done in a workmanlike manner and... the prices... are the Customary prices in the City of Williamsburg.\" On the last page are the receipts for the gradual payment of the account, with the last July 6, 1837.","Scope and Contents She has been in the country and her health is much better. She went to Washington with Aunt Margaret Weth [?], \"Our friend Williams is engaged to Miss Anne Eliza Lyons, a lady old enough to be his mother.\" \"The widow Mrs. James Johnston is married to Mr. Darby [?] a very young man, but that seems to be all the fashion.\" News of other marriages. Hopes to begin reading The Lives of the Painters and Sculptors by Allen Cunningham.","Scope and Contents She inquires about health of [Henry Jones?], and studies of brother William. Her mother, and Aunt Sally and Eliza Lambert have been busy \"fixing the room for the Fair.\" Describes the charitable activities of the Working Society.","Scope and Contents Brother George [Lambert] is going to Williamsburg for a \"matrimonial speculation after breaking the heart of the elite of the city of Richmond.\" The Fair closes that day, but has not been as successful as other years. \"The theatre is open and Mr and Miss Cooper the attraction. Cannot avoid receiving, and having to return, many visits. Strongly recommends that Elizabeth read \"The Deformed\" and the \"Admiral's Daughter\" -- \"intensely interesting but most harrowing to one's feeling.\" Many parties are in the offing. Is going to Black Woth [?] for Christmas.","Scope and Contents Tax on eight slaves, three horses, a gig, and ten \"town levies,\" and a lot owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg. A total of $14.23 was paid to John W. McCandlish.","Scope and Contents A tax of $3.44 on house and lot is owed by estate of Thomas Nelson to the collector of Williamsburg. Payment received of A.D. Galt by Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector.","Scope and Contents Taxes for 1835 and 1836 of $92 owed by John M. Galt estate to the James City County sheriff for 151 acres of land. Paid to J.H. Barlow.","Scope and Contents A receipt from Cary Pierce and Co. for a bill of $2.00 owed by A. Galt for two white wool hats.","Scope and Contents Received the plain gold ring so battered that she could not recognize it as hers, but will not give it to Bob even though he wants it. The Wandering Piper is there. Supposedly this man and another have agreed that one should tour France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, and the other England, Scotland and America and see which can collect the most money for charity. \"They merely take a receipt of the amount... made in each place...\" [In Richmond] it will go to the Orphan Asylum. \"No one has yet discovered their state or station. Some people believe them to be nobility, which of course throws a kind of interest about them the mystery of which they will do well to beef up for whom would take any interest in a plebian?\" A postscript from Eliza [Galt Lambert] says that \"Brother sends cousin Alex a piece of roast beef and three stakes, [and] hopes... all may have good appetites...\"","Scope and Contents Had been busy preparing articles for sale. The money raised will be used for the \"improvement of our church.\" Wishes they had had some of Mrs. Williamson's handwork. Has become very common to move south \"where the prospects are brighter and where hope urges them on.\" Hopes to visit Norfolk soon. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Vest, the Johnsons, and Mr. Dana, their minister.","Scope and Contents Little Norborne died October 15, after \"gradually declining for several months...\" Judy and Jenny [Virginia] are living in town this winter so they can go to school. Virginia is very pretty. \"There is little danger of young lady being admired here without she has a large fortune.\" Sally has been visiting Laura Booth. Acccording to rumor, John [M.G. Browne] and Laura will be married in the spring. Prices are high, flour is double the price when they came, \"selling at $9 1/2 dollars-- wood five Dollar a cord and coal 25... [torn] women hiring for $4 [torn] dollars. These things and tight sleeves are all you hear talked of.\" Louisville has an over supply of doctors. Mentions Richard Taliaferro, Aunts Susan and Margaret and other relatives.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $3.33 paid by Ellie, Mrs. Galt's servant, to \"Yaneiser [?] for Martin\" for twenty pounds of pork.","The account is for pork. Paid. [Fragment].","A receipt for $14.25 paid by Mireau Bentey [?] as an agent for John S. Bartlett for Alexander D. Galt's subscription to the New-York Albion from August 23, 1835 to December 31, 1837. Signed document.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". She is worried about her mother's ill health.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Hopes to go to Williamsburg the end of the month. Finds Bob [Tyler?] changed, \"graver, more manly, and not the same wild rattling creature he used to be.\" Bessy Gibson will probably come with her.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Whole family wonders about William and if he enjoyed the Ball. Has been sick and busy nursing mother. Comments on the beauty of the Bishop's prayer while she was visiting her mother. Has been reading Madame de Stael's Delphine.","Scope and Contents During his trip from Norfolk to New Orleans was, \"on a fine bright day, presented with... the Atlantic in a storm, proceeding from a furious North Wind contending with the resistless weight and force of the Gulf Stream.\" The storm wrecked their only attempt at a \"stylish\" dinner on board the ship. Reached Mobile the twentieth day after leaving Norfolk. Was hired to take charge of the Academy before any building was done but was given complete freedom to rent a schoolroom and was able to open his school in December, ten days after he arrived. \"Nothing could be in my estimation at least, more romantic and interesting, than to see the girls of every age from six to sixteen advancing in family groups towards... [the school].\" Students bring him cream, milk, butter, vegetables, flowers, etc. School building was completed in the Spring, and has equipment for 50 to 60 students. Mrs. Hannah Wingate Southgate Anderson and her sons Leroy and Washington joined Henry and L. in April. L's daughter Louisa and her four sons are in Mobile. [Note: While the author signs his name only as L.A., he is most certainly Leroy Anderson, who tutored Elizabeth and Alexander Galt in 1830. Seemingly he is of advanced age, since a daughter and her four sons are mentioned. His description of himself as a friend of Dr. Galt for over fifty years gives a clue to his age.]","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Mother is still quite ill.","Scope and Contents She is upset that Elizabeth has not written to congratulate her on being a mother. Writes of past joys and sorrows. Just heard of death of George Semple's wife.","Scope and Contents Hopes to go to Williamsburg soon. Is anxious to hear about the ball.","Scope and Contents She sends cream candy for Alexander and \"some choice little articles for your Tatler.\" Letter to \"Mrs. Tatler\" describes the overflow of guests \"Nancy the Friendful, Spinster of Norfolk\" has had to find beds for in the last year. Wants some method to cut down on number of visitors. Extract from the [illegible]. Various cases brought before the \"court of Fashion.\" Writes family news, including that Gabriel Williamson's family is well and expect to move into the house tomorrow, and that \"brother Major\" was in Louisville to purchase a steam engine for he had a job in a mill in Manchester. Wants to come to the Citizens Ball but fears cannot. Enclosure: Joking note from Elizabeth's nieces [?]. [Note: Anne Williamson was the daughter of Thomas Williamson by his second marriage with Anne Walke. Brother Major might be William Price Williamson who was an engineer. See Williamson Genealogy, IV. A-H, pp. 1-3.].","Scope and Contents A.D. Galt promissory note for $123.38 due Henry Edloe on demand.","Scope and Contents He reports failure of several large merchant firms, \"and I believe most of them have been caused by the Josyrls [?].\" Writes various family news.","Scope and Contents Summarizes tales of that day's newspapers, including the Richmond Compiler \"(which is no longer to be called the Courier)\", and the Albion. Has copied ten times \"Oh how this world is given to Lying,\" says Shakespeare.\"","Scope and Contents Has been unhappy since William Pryor left. News of her parents, brother, and sisters. Have had only a temporary minister for a year but will soon get Mr. Jackson of New York. A new church, called St. Paul's is being built and it may call Mr. Page. The city appropriated $50,000 for a new medical college.","Scope and Contents Is glad his son is studying hard for the public examination. Sally has a cold and inflamed eyes. [Note: This letter was on the third side of the letter of George Lambert to William (March 13, 1837).]","Scope and Contents She reports on her reading, which includes \"the Great Metropolis,\" \"the Historic Token,\" \"The Life of Lord Nelson,\" \"The Lives of the painters,\" and \"The Lord of the Isles.\" \"Written by S.M. Galt as an Exercise.\"","Scope and Contents Cannot get accustomed to how much her husband travels. Hopes Elizabeth's health has improved.","Scope and Contents The children are in the country because scarlet fever is so bad in Louisville, but Judy remained in town \"as there is less danger of a grown person taking it.\" Mary is acting as school-mistress. Describes the classes. Cousin Norborne is \"rearranging this place under the guidance of an English landscape gardener...\" The cedars, which are very hard to replace in Kentucky, are dead. Recommends that if Sally ever leaves Williamsburg she go to Nachez as she is devoted to flowers and there \"nearly every place is enclosed by a hedge of the Cherokee rose...\" Expect various relatives next month, and may spend the winter in Key West. Recommends that Elizabeth read the life of Dr. Bidell.","Scope and Contents Still suffers from ague and fever daily. Speaks of the loss of a loved one in Richmond. Sends a kiss to baby Johnnie. Requests the \"Brother's\" Stith's Virginia which he lent Robert be returned as a friend wants it and cannot get a copy elsewhere. [Note: The death was of Mary Ann Picket Lambert].","Scope and Contents The baby has the \"hooping\" cough.","Scope and Contents Just alarmed by hearing John coming upstairs groaning. He had fallen from the cherry tree and they thought his arm was broken, but was only sprained. Mother died three months ago. [Note: John is Caroline's brother. Mary Ann Pickett had been ill from some time before her death as Cary's letters to Elizabeth point out.].","Scope and Contents Will consent to William's withdrawl from the mathematical lectures since \"it would mortify both you and myself to make the attempt and fail of success.\" Takes part of the blame that William was not better prepared for college. Feels the Richmond schools are very poor. Wants William to try harder in the other two subjects.","Scope and Contents Is sorry to hear Dr. John Galt Williamson is so ill. Was glad to receive Elizabeth's letter with all the news of Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Asks him to send some Liver of Sulphur. Has been very cold so fires are agreeable.","Scope and Contents News of family and servants. Has just finished Madame de Stael's \"Germany.\"","Scope and Contents Suggests that a change of air might improve Elizabeth's health. Has been reading Bichersteth's book on the Lord's Supper. Mentions Bessie Gibson and Bowling McMurdo.","Scope and Contents Searched all over town for handkerchiefs and thinks 80 cents apiece was a good price for the fine ones, which are all linen. Caroline has gone visiting for several days. Few people have left town.","Scope and Contents He is on way to Washington. He is 73 years old. \"I wish John was with me that he might see some thing of the world.\" Has met with various acquaintances from Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Recommends Abbott's Young Christian for Elizabeth to read. Hopes Dr. Empie will remain as their minister. Her father feels that when people learn that he [Empie] is opening a classical school he will get more students than he can take. If he cannot remain in Richmond, it is said that he will go to the Theological Seminary in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Fears many people will leave Monumental Church if Dr. Empie preaches at the other.","Scope and Contents Her health has never been better, and has suffered little from head-aches-- which she attributes to not using milk except in tea or coffee. Expects to move to town soon since Father and John talk of going to Mississippi. Bishop Smith's trial is in progress at Lexington on charges she finds ridiculous. News of family. Is kept busy as a \"mantuamaker.\" Notes several deaths in Mr. Beall's family, including \"Cousin Milly's only remaining child,\" cousin Polly Maupin, Louisa Beall, and Mr. Beall's grandchild [a Booth]. The remainder of the Beall's live in Brandenburg. Mr. Beall's health is bad and he has become childish. Yellow fever is prevalent in Natchez and Vicksburg. Mentions John Murdaugh, Mr. Page, Aunt Susan Randolph, and Uncle Fielding.","Scope and Contents \"One as young as you are in bad health and... do nothing to restore it\" is committing a sin. Bob's health is delicate. Finds her son Johnnie just like Bob.","Scope and Contents Mary Williamson has been in Richmond but goes to Norfolk for Anne's wedding. Fears it will be a sad wedding if \"little Lizzie\" is not better. [Note: The wedding spoken of was probably of Ann Walke Williamson and James Marsden smith, a Norfolk merchant. \"Little Lizzie\" could refer to Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson, the wife of Anne's half-brother Gabriel, who died December 6, 1837, or to her daughter, Elizabeth Galt Williamson.].","Scope and Contents \"The old man is pretty much chained to his fireside.\" Has sent Elizabeth a \"Christmas box.\" Offers sympathy for the \"melancholy incident at Norfolk.\" [Note: The \"incident\" must refer to Elizabeth (Gatewood) Williamson's death.].","Scope and Contents Will spend the week after next in Williamsburg. \"The beautiful little dress you sent my baby is too small about the body.\" She does not dare alter it for her stiches are different from Elizabeth's.","A seemingly personal memorandum on various people. Autographed. Fragment.","A tax on nine slaves, 11 town levies, four horses, two Gigs, and a lot, owed by Alexander D. Galt to the Collector of Williamsburg. Total of $16.41 paid to Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector. Autograph Document Signed.","Scope and Contents Tax of $4.35 on a lot owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg. Payment received of A.D. Galt by Geo. W. McCandlish, Collector.","Scope and Contents While Elizabeth is sick, at least she can find comfort in her religion. Caroline has not been confirmed for there were so many questions proposed which she did not think she could answer. Hopes to read Boswell's Life of Johnson.","Scope and Contents Receipt of Walter H. Taylor, Norfolk, for $65.33 received from W.G. Williamson in payment of Dr. A.D. Galt's account.","Scope and Contents Her grandmother is very ill. \"There has been a most interesting exhibition of the blind, deaf and dumb here. They wish to establish an Asylum in Virginia, there being more afflicted in that way in the state than in any other...\" \"The blind sing, read, write... and the deaf and dumb beside other things give an exact representation of the different passions... equal to the best dramatic performance.\"","Account of John Galt with James G. Bowry, $1.25 for making a vest.","Account for cloth, \"Timbles, twist, and buttons\" totalling $4.15.","Scope and Contents He would have written sooner but was waiting to hear if he was going on the new survey over the mountains. He has not heard for the Corps is not yet organized. He hopes to go, for it would give him a good chance for a promotion. Hopes to come home in the Spring if he is promoted. Wishes she were there to mend his clothes, a wife would help but \"I can't get married off of a Dollar a day.\"","Scope and Contents \"Tell Captain Young to flog you when you don't know your lessons.\"","Scope and Contents [In French] [Note: The above three letters are all on one sheet of paper. William R. Galt (1818-1892) was the eldest surviving son of Alexander (1793-1855) and Mary Jeffery Galt (1796- 1840) of Norfolk. Alexander Galt, Jr. (1827-1863) and Alexina Galt (1820-1854) were a brother and a sister of his. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.11., pp.8-10. On the death of Sally Maria Galt of Williamsburg, the Galt's papers fell into his hands. Thus, his papers are mixed with those of his Williamsburg relatives.].","An account for a subscription for 1838.","Scope and Contents He had hoped to go to Williamsburg, but the weather prevented it. He invites various friends to go there and hunt.","Scope and Contents Cary writes, \"You have heard I suppose of the horid affair which took place here, not long since, between Dr. Vaughn and Mr. Pleasants in which the latter was killed.\" Father is still in Washington. Mentions Catherine Empie, Mrs. Dougherty, Jim Browne, John Marshal, and Mary Virginia Smith.","Scope and Contents Sally [Lambert?] is much better. Over $600 has been subscribed for a church for Dr. Empie. Dr. Vaughn's trial begins today.","Scope and Contents He has sent flour, herrings, and bread by Captain Hutchings. [Note: On back are two columns of medical notes.]","An account, May 5- August 16, for building supplies and work. Total of $48.00 paid March 8, 1838. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Thought of writing Sunday and \"debated a long time with conscience, whether it would be a profanation of that holy day... Conscience replied, that it was a thing, which could with much more propriety be postponed...\" Thanks Sally for the history books. News of family. Heard a Sunday night sermon by a Presbyterian minister against \"theatrical amusements.\" Strongly urges Elizabeth to go to the Springs for her health, \"and don't plead funds for an excuse. Miss McCandlish will be married soon.","Scope and Contents A man was in town yesterday inquiring about John Minson Galt's bounty land. A. D. Galt prefers to put the matter in Lambert's hands. Has faint remembrances of Judge Browne saying that someone in Kentucky had obtained a warrant for his bounty land. This is connected with the problem of the Galt land. If Lambert is successful, Galt will insist on paying him.","Scope and Contents She has finished the first canto of the \"Lord of the Isles.\" Has read the Lives of the Painters-Wilson and Blair, and summarizes these books.","Scope and Contents Comments on her reading, and what she hopes to read in the future.","Receipted bill from James T. Bowy for $5.00 for making a coat for John Galt. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents He had a green crew on the passage out so he had duty 17 out of 24 hours. This ship is very pleasant, with \"a very Gentlemanly Capt excellent Quarters and pleasant Messmates...\" Knows his children are in good hands. Mentions Alex. Southall and Phil Gatewood.","Scope and Contents He hopes she and her brother will be good. [Note: This and the preceding letter are on the same sheet of paper.].","Scope and Contents Six thousand acres of land were granted by Resolution of the House of Delegates, 2 September 1784. Thinks Judge Browne believed John Minson Galt \"was defrauded out of it by some person in Kentucky...\" Additional land may be recovered by proving over six years of service. Dr. Patrick Galt would be entitled to nearly two thousand more acres. Wants any old letters or papers showing the beginning of J. M. Galt's service.","Scope and Contents Are in the midst of the French blockading Squadron which captures Mexican vessels daily. Has been so busy with duties \"to me new\" that has not been able to write as often as promised. \"A French Vessel which was blockaded here by her own Countrymen has recived permission to sail to Havanna...\" Will buy Betty a parrot. [Note: A lock of dark brown hair is enclosed in this letter, but not mentioned in the text.].","Scope and Contents Has no papers referring to his father's war service. Hugh Nelson told him his father was Senior Field Surgeon, and served at the siege of York. Another man told him his father \"attended the sick soldiers for some time after the seige in the hospital established in Williamsburg.\" Dr. Tankard of the Eastern Shore \"lived in my fathers shop as a student and he might have been one of his mates in the early part of the War. Dr. Philip Barraud certainly acted... [as] mate...\" Whole family, except Elizabeth, is well.","Scope and Contents Receipt for a bill of $4.88 owed by Alexander Galt. Letter is faded.","Scope and Contents Account of $8.63 for flour and drayage.","Account of $11.63 for bacon and drayage.","Account of $8.62 for flour and drayage.","Scope and Contents The writer's grandmother died after a long illness. She shares news of the family and aunts.","Scope and Contents The French blockading squadron stops all ships entering or leaving port. The passengers on the blockaded vessels suffer from very short water rations. The French expect reinforcements soon and will then attack the castle. Mentions Alex Southall.","Account for $4.00 for making a coat. Letter is torn.","An account, June 29- July 4, for various goods bought by Dr. A.D. Galt of W.W. Vest and Co. totalling 21.21. Paid. Autograph Signed Account.","A practice letter giving the substance of her reading on the history of China, much of which is quite derogatory.","Scope and Contents Family news. Is glad to see John's \"name honerably mentioned among the students...\"","An account, September 22, 1837, for $22.26. Paid. Autograph Signed Account.","The account is for $5.75. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents The weather is very hot, so that many of the Irishmen working on the canal are dying. Has been away in Lunenburg, and Petersburg, and return from Petersburg in the cars. Generally there is not much sickness in Richmond but knows Williamsburg is always unhealthy at this time. Mentions Sally V. Williamson and Ellen Smith. The church will be done by December.","Scope and Contents Generalizes on his duties. Imagines his children are now in Norfolk. Congratulates John on his A.B. Mrs. Cond Dallas promised him some flower seeds which he will bring. Sally worries about Phil Gatewood.","An account for bacon. Autograph Signed Account.","An account totalling $41.2_ [torn]. Autograph Account.","Scope and Contents Has sent sugar and flour by Captain Martin. Would have sent more flour, but that ground this month or next will keep better. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the previous account.]","An account totaling $1.88. Autograph Signed Account.","An account totaling $2.40. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Has not heard from his children in a while. Wanted to return with Phil Gatewood but could not get leave.","Asks her brother to send Gabriel's children's letter to her so she can send it to him. Autograph Note Signed [Note: While this letter has no date, it is on the same sheet of paper as the above and pertains directly to it.]","Scope and Contents He is well established in his \"private apartment\" at the home of Mrs. R. and her adopted daughter, Miss Eliza A. He went to a Methodist meeting which he describes. Mary was going visiting and taking the train and \"was very much alarmed at the idea of the dangers she was to encounter.\" Must ride four miles to post the letter. Mentions Cousin Lucy, Aunt Nancy, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Pickett, and Miss M. Bowden.","Scope and Contents The children [of his brother Gabriel] will be remaining in Norfolk a while longer. Mrs. R. will send some blackberry vinegar which diluted with water makes a good drink for warm days. Asks that she not pay the postage when she writes for it reminds him of his poverty. Messages for various family members.","Scope and Contents News of the family and the books she is reading.","Scope and Contents Plans to go to a Baptist meeting. Asks his uncle to advise him in operating on the leg of a free mulatto named Jameson living near him. Has not had much work since the area is healthy. Mentions Henry Williamson and Mr. Grigsby. .","Scope and Contents Went to see \"one of the most antique buildings in this country... called [from] time immemorial the 'stone house,' it stands upon the banks of Ware Creek, in a thick forest of old oaks... The legend amongst the neighbors is that it is one of 'Bluebeard's' (as they call Blackbeard) buildings for the purpose of secreting his money... I examined it very closely and am persuaded that... it was... intended for a place of defence...\" Describes the building as of a coarse reddish rock quarried there. Has heard it is in a recent American novel, perhaps the Cavaliers of Virginia. Hopes the sixteen year old son of a neighbor can be placed to learn a trade, perhaps with Mr. John Hames. Mentions Uncle Dabney, and Thomas Warren.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"Cousin WM's\" [William Lambert?] thoughts on \"our patrimony in the Dismal Swamp.\" Sends jovial messages to Alexander and John.","Scope and Contents Wrote him the 3rd, telling of Aunt Nancy Craig's death. Discusses the settlement of her estate, including two bonds, and eight slaves. The house she lived in belongs to their father's estate, and will be sold. \"The old shop which was a wreck I have sold to Mr. Cogbill of Jas. city coun[t]y [?] for 125 dollars.\" Mr. Cogbill plans to build on the site of the shop. \"The Old Quarter house [is] no[w] without an occupant. Jack and Gab [ha]ve retreated to town. Discusses a debt to Mr. Saunders. \"I cannot expect to be long in the land of the living.\" Autograph Letter [draft, torn] [Note: Ann (Nancy) Craig (1763-1838) was a sister of Judith Craig Galt, the wife of John Minson Galt and thus an aunt of Alexander D. Galt, William Craig Galt, Sarah Trebell Galt Browne, and Judith P. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, II., p.12].","Scope and Contents Discusses Benedict Poiliaux's accidental shooting of a friend. Family news. Mentions General and Mrs. McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Benbury and Mr. and Mrs. Fose.","Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Summaries of her reading including [?--blotted]'s Life of Jefferson, and the Recorder. Copies fourteen times \"Carisbrook Castle was the prison of Charles the First.\"","Scope and Contents Summarizes her reading on states of mind, pastoral poetry, and the Life of Jefferson.","Scope and Contents Wishes A.D. Galt to have the little property their Aunt Nancy left when she died. Various matters relating to their father's and aunt's estates, with transcriptions of comments from their brother-in-law, Judge Browne. Assigns his share of the estates of his aunts Mary and Nancy Craig to Alexander D. Galt since he had the care of them. [two envelopes included] [Note: Mary (1753- ) and (Nancy) Craig (1763-1838) were sisters of Judith Craig Galt, the wife of John Minson Galt.]","Autograph Signed Account.","News of family and the books she is reading. Autograph Letter [torn].","An account for $6.00 for making a coat.","An account for $4.58.","Scope and Contents Has been on one of the worst cruises, weather-wise, of his fifteen years in the Navy. Stopped in Galveston and saw something of Texas which will \"be an important Country in a few Years.\" Describes rapid growth of Galveston. Quotes figures for Texas' cotton export. \"What an immense acquisition to our Southern Confederacy would this Splendid Country be, it would make Orleans the New York of the South...\" Suffered from a great shortage of provisions. Rescued a young man from Louisville whose ship had been destroyed in a storm, leaving him the only survivor. Has kept a private journal. Betty's parrot died. [Note: This seems to be an 8 page letter, though the second half is on different paper than the first].","Scope and Contents Requests various belongings stored at the Galts.","An account totalling $2.31. Autograph Document [faded].","Scope and Contents Sends his air cushion. Would have sent it sooner, but John Page was using it until his death. [Note: John Page, youngest son of Gov. John Page (1744-1808) and his second wife, Margaret Lowther Page ( -1813) died in 1838. He was the brother of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders (1807-1886), the wife of the writer of this letter.].","Scope and Contents Requests various sewing material for his wife Mary. Dr. G.W. Semple is to be married next month if he recovers from the loss of the use of one side. Wonders how Alexander's mulberry trees are. Mentions Rebecca Warren, Mr. P. Hankins, Major Taylor, and Mary's uncle, Hunter Royle.","Scope and Contents Has been busy getting Will ready to go to his \"situation\" in North Carolina. \"The new Theatre, or rather the old one repaired until it is made almost new, is an elegant affair.\" Will send the various goods the Galts asked them to buy. [stained and torn].","Account of Alexander Galt with P.H.A Bellette for shoes costing $1.39. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Wonders how Alexander and John \"come on with the law,\" and expects their disputations are vigorous. Understands the police force has changed with Pryor dead and the Barlows installed as constable and jailor. Heard there were 200 students [at the College] but cannot believe there are that many.","Scope and Contents If John plans to study medicine, suggests that he come to medical school in Louisville, which he describes as to facilities and students. If John comes, he is welcome to stay at Norborne's home. Suggests John travel there and look the school over, since the trip is \"nothing\" and takes only a week. Has had news of Gabriel G. Williamson by a man rescued by the Grampus. John Browne is to marry Laura Booth soon. Laura's nineteen year old brother is marrying a girl not yet fifteen. Thought Judy [Browne] would marry Edwin Booth, but now is not sure. Mentions John Murdaugh and Williams Pryor. [Note: John Browne and Laura Booth were married 11 December 1838 while Judy Browne and Edwin Booth married 20 June 1840. While Norborne calls Edwin Laura's \"brother\", it seems likely that they were twins, for they were both born in 1816. See Galt Genealogy, II. C. 4andamp;5, p. 15].","An account, January 4- December 8, for work on carriages and shoeing horses, totalling $44.50. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Certifies the recipient's qualifications to teach \"most of the common branches of the mathematicks, and particularly plane and spherical trigonometry, Algebra, Geomitry and c.\" as well as Latin, French, and Greek. The recipient proved himself an able engineer in the fifteen months he worked with Pryor.","Scope and Contents The recipient's son attended the classical school and several other classes at the College during the 1832-4 terms. Browne is able to recommend him for his character and mind. In addition, has learned from reliable sources that he has applied himself well to business. [Note: Dabney Browne, a Professor at the College of William and Mary, was the brother of Judge William Browne, of Williamsburg and Kentucky, who married Sarah Trebell Galt.].","Scope and Contents A certificate by Edward L. Young, Teacher of Mathematics, that William R. Galt was his student during part of 1833, and that he is \"amply qualified to assume the responsibilities as a Teacher of youth in any of our County Schools\".","Scope and Contents A certificate by P. Schisand [?] that William Galt is qualified in French. Certificate is in French.","Scope and Contents Advises Elizabeth to read Stevens' accounts of his travels in the Near East. Is reading Dicks' [?] Philosophy of a Future State, and reads the Rambler daily with Bess. News of relatives. Mentions Bess, Mr. Barlett, Mrs. Gibson, Anne McMurdo, the wedding of Miss Ellis to Mr. Munford, and the death of Dr. Cabell's son.","Scope and Contents He will not get home before January.","Scope and Contents Hopes John [Minson Galt II] will visit Louisville but still study medicine in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Wants some clothing to use as patterns in her sewing. [On the same sheet as previous letter].","An account for advertising in the Norfolk Herald the sale of a Negro family that had belonged to Ann Craig. Bill of $1.00 paid. Autograph Signed Account.","An account for $2.48. Autograph Signed Account [faded and stained].","Scope and Contents The temperature is zero. Feels John [M. Galt II] has led a \"secluded life\" and would benefit from going to Louisville. Writes of John's marriage and his employment as a farmer. Pities Mary Tyler. Describes Norborne's family, his own, and those of other friends. Plans to go to Mississippi and thinks John Williamson should do the same. Wants Alexander to send John Browne some advice on \"Domestic Oconomy,\" in return for advice on the management of hogs, poultry, and cows. Tells of the incident involving John Murdaugh and Judge Wilkinson.","Scope and Contents Tax of $8.38 on a lot owed by the estate of Thomas Nelson to the Collector of Williamsburg, paid by A.D. Galt.","Tax of $1.40 on slaves owed by the estate of Nancy Craig to the Collector of Williamsburg, and paid by A. Galt. Autograph Document.","Tax of $18.69 on seven slaves, three horses, two gigs, and 10 levies, and a low, paid to the Collector of Williamsburg by A.D. Galt. Autograph Document.","Regarding the possible purchase of some Negroes. Autograph Letter [Endorsed].","Scope and Contents Bill and receipt for Dr. A.D. Galt's subscription to The Norfolk Beacon and Virginia and North-Carolina Gazette from October 1, 1834 to September 30, 1839, at $5.00 per year.","Scope and Contents She is engaged to a young man of 22. She is kept busy mending and sewing for her father and brothers.","Scope and Contents Armistead, French's Hotel. Offers $1300 for the Negroes. [Endorsed].","Scope and Contents Notice that Littleton W. Tazewell of Norfolk, has given his check for $1,475 on the Bank of Virginia in Norfolk to Robert H. Armistead as the purchase price for four slaves.","Scope and Contents Notice of teller John E. Beale, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, that Robert H. Armistead has credited the account of Dr. Alexander D. Galt with $1475.","Invitation to a Ball in honor of Washington's Birthday, to be given in the \"Hall of Apollo\" by the students of the College of William and Mary. On reverse, handwritten memorandums on finances in March 1839. Document.","Scope and Contents He arrived in Norfolk after a twenty day passage from Havana, and will go to Williamsburg as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Sends eight apples and his \"solicituous\" thoughts.","An account totalling $7.95. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Describes the circumstances of her family and the characteristics of each member. Sends messages to Uncle Dabney, Mrs. Bright and Mrs. Murdaugh.","Scope and Contents Notice of receipt of $475 from Robert H. Armistead of Norfolk, the attorney of Dr. Alexander Galt, the Administrator of Ann Craig's estate, as payment for return of one slave bought from that estate.","Scope and Contents Notice of purchase by John W. Murwine [?], Norfolk, of four slaves from the estate of Ann Craig for $1250.","Scope and Contents Notice of teller John E. Beale, Bank of Virginia, Norfolk, that Robert H. Armistead has deposited $1275 in the account of Dr. A.D. Galt.","An account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.","An account for various goods totalling $33.92. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Cannot go to Williamsburg with Cousin Gabe since Aunt Elizabeth is very ill. News of family.","Scope and Contents His thoughts on the state of the accounts between the late Mr. Robert Saunders and the estate of Dr. John M. Galt. [Copy but seemingly sent since endorsed. Stained].","Scope and Contents Reactions of his children on leaving Williamsburg.","An account, November 23, 1838- March 23, 1839, totalling $25.00. Autograph Signed Account.","Scope and Contents Galt has been appointed Postmaster of Norfolk by the President, and can perform the duties thereof once he fulfills certain requirements.","Scope and Contents Commission of Alexander Galt as Deputy Postmaster at Norfolk, signed by M. Van Buren and John Forsyth, Secretary of State. [Note: This is Alexander Galt of Norfolk (1793-1855) the son of James Galt and his second wife Mary W. Taylor. He was the father of William R. Galt and the first cousin of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt of Williamsburg].","Scope and Contents News of the children. Alexander Galt appointed Postmaster at a salary of about $2500.","Scope and Contents Tales of his children and other relatives.","Scope and Contents Sends her \"Sister\" some oranges. [Note: This letter from Gabriel's four year old daughter, Elizabeth, is on the same page as his letter to Elizabeth J. Galt. Its salutation is yet anoter indication of the closeness between the Williamsons and the A. D. Galts].","Scope and Contents Indenture in which William Galt transfers his share of the estate of Nancy Craig, and that which he received from William Browne in right of his wife Sarah Galt Browne to Alexander Galt. Proved: April 12, 1839, Louisville, Kentucky.","Various handwritten notes, March 2- April 25, by Robert H. Armistead and A.D. Galt. Notes on the conveyance of the rights to Nancy Craig's property from William Browne and William Galt to A.D. Galt.","Autograph Letter [Signed?] [So faded as to be illegible] [Endorsed].","Invite them for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Document.","Invite them for Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Document.","Scope and Contents Receipt of Robert P. Shelburn for $17.07 received from Doctor A.D. Galt by the hand of Robert M. Armistead. [endorsed].","Scope and Contents Tales of his children. A convention begins in Norfolk the next day.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Dr. A. D. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Compiler from May 20, 1837 to May 20, 1839, costing $10.00.","Scope and Contents Asks that his shoes, clover seed, and mulberry plants be sent him.","Scope and Contents An account for making a coat and furnishings trimmings, totalling $7.00.","Scope and Contents Tells of her reading, and of the [Episcopal?] convention. Is not engaged. William is working in Parkersburg, Virginia.","Scope and Contents On the trip to Norfolk met Mrs. Judge Baker, and Miss P. Skinner, the latter very ugly. News of his family and his ship.","Scope and Contents Refuses to take money for things he has got her, since the Doctor has been so kind when his family has been sick. [Note: Dickie Galt (1797-1856) is most likely the son of James and Mary Taylor Galt, and thus Dr. A.D. Galt's first cousin. In this letter he speaks of numerous brothers and sisters, and he was one of eleven children of this, the second marriage of James Galt. While he o speaks of \"his family\" he married but died without issue. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.14., p.11]","Scope and Contents Has sent various goods by the packet.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $8.46.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.94.","Scope and Contents Messages for various famiy members. Mentions Sally Johnson, Mr. Reid, Mrs. Richards, and Mary.","Scope and Contents News of his relatives, including the death of \"Major's\" only daughter Nancy.","Scope and Contents An account for a pair of white kid gloves costing $1.00. Paid by A.D. Galt. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account, January 10- June 27, of Dr. Alexander Galt with John B. Charles for repairing shoes, totalling $13.25.","Scope and Contents News of the ill health of many at the Yard, and of the departures of various others. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Cannot get any oranges for Alexander. The Major went to New York to try for the position of Chief Engineer on one of the Navy's new steam frigates. News of other family members.","Scope and Contents Still has no idea when he will sail. Mentions Mrs. Richards and Captain Martin.","Scope and Contents News of family. Seems to be inUndated with visitors named Smith. Mentions Captains Martin and Lively, Mrs. Richards, Mary, the Thompsons, and Wms. Carter.","Scope and Contents Hopes John will change his mind and go to school in Louisville rather than in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Has sent various goods to the Galts, and will send others as soon as possible. Norfolk is \"unusually healthy for this Season.\"","Scope and Contents News of his family. [Note: The first paragraph of this letter has been cut out.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $62.80.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $36.19.","Scope and Contents Explanation of why order is slightly different from what Galt wanted. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the above account]","Scope and Contents News of the family, including impending marriages of Sally and Betty, and messages for various Galts. Mentions Mrs. Shelden and Mr. Hodges.","Scope and Contents Cannot go to Williamsburg yet. Will send some figs Monday if he can get them, but that is the worst market day.","Scope and Contents They are going to sea immediately, to go to the Labrador coast to look after the American fishermen.","Scope and Contents Account, March 1835- August 17, 1839, for medicines totalling $15.88.","Scope and Contents Makes arrangements for children while he is at sea.","Scope and Contents News from the Springs.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.69.","Scope and Contents Apologize for the musty-smelling rice, which they have replaced. [Note: This is on the same sheet as the above account.]","Scope and Contents Still does not know when the ship will be sailing. News of the Brownes in Kentucky from Dr. and Mrs. Wilson of Louisville.","Scope and Contents Account for making a dress coat and a frock coat, totalling $12.50.","Scope and Contents Account for wood, totalling $3.75.","Scope and Contents Now expects to sail for the West Indies the end of the month. News of the family.","Scope and Contents Account for 47 yards of flannel costing $25. Paper is torn.","Scope and Contents Sails the next day for Halifax. Is very happy that Dr. Galt's health has improved greatly and Elizabeth slowly mends. Wants his children's clothes made in Williamsburg, so that Elizabeth can oversee it and \"at the same time asist some poor person there.\" Arrangements for his children while he is at sea.","Scope and Contents Describes Halifax and the garden of Sir Colin Campbell.","Scope and Contents Account of Dr. A. Galt with James T. Bowry, $8.50 for an overcoat and \"panterloons.\"","Scope and Contents Praises the \"March of Intellect\" and Bulwer's works. Before their minister left, he preached to the servants several times. Their church has been closed since the last week in August. They have lost their organist. [First page only. On the back is a list of letters of John in 1840].","Scope and Contents If the weather is fair will go to the Straits of Belle Isle, and the Labrador Coast. Describes social gatherings he has attended, and comments on the fashionable clergymen and the extravagance of the aristocrats. Describes the Aurora Borealis.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $4.20. [Endorsed]","Scope and Contents Sends various goods she purchased for the Galts. News of the family. Margaret McNaught is to marry Mr. Vaughn, but her friends are not pleased.","Scope and Contents Torn and faded.","Scope and Contents Describes \"this outlandish place.\" Still hopes to join Alexander in farming the Quarter.","Scope and Contents Account for grey cloth, suspenders, cotton, buttons, cotton thread, and hanks of silk.","Scope and Contents Edwin died October 8, but the writer did not know until after he was buried, though he was not too surprised. Quotes prices on a plain hair-covered sofa. Their banks have suspended payments \"in self defence.\" Mentions Mr. Enders, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Miss Barbara Page, Maria, Lucy Ann Claiborne, and Col. Bassett. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents News of their family. Describes St. Paul's Church and the consecration service there. \"Nothing is now talked of but the suspension of special payment-- the hard times...\" Will have to make her annual report on the Orphan Asylum. Knew of the death of Elianna's little boy, but imagines he is happier with his mother in heaven.","Scope and Contents Concerns money for John Galt in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Sends various items from the garden.","Scope and Contents Describes work among the many yellow fever patients. Letter is faded.","Scope and Contents American ships are very necessary in the area since fishermen have received hard usage from British cruisers. Describes the town and surrounding area.","Scope and Contents Sends four letters to Professors in Philadelphia which he can use or not, but which the writer suggests will give him certain advantages. [Note: This letter is quite confusing since at about this time John Minson Galt II was himself going to Philadelphia to study medicine. However, various other John M. Galts became doctors, and perhaps one of these wrote the letter.]","Scope and Contents A family scene at home. Mrs. Richards recently died. The empress of Mexico was at the Springs while the writer was there. Describes Judge Scott's home.","Scope and Contents Describes the trip to Philadelphia, which he and John Coke have just completed. Describes his rooming house. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Millington.","Scope and Contents Gives a more detailed account of his trip from Williamsburg to Philadelphia, and of the boarding house where he is living. Is homesick.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $7.00.","Scope and Contents Certificate that John M. Galt of Virginia has matriculated in the Medical Department of the University of Pennsylvania for the 1839-40 session. Signed by Wm. E. Horner M.D., Dean.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Asks John to send him \"Seymore on the medical treatment of Insanity and Doctor Castle's translation of the London Pharmacopaica.\" He and Mrs. Galt rode to Martin's Hundred. Mrs. Saunders has offered her carriage when Alexander, Jr. is able to use it.","Scope and Contents Sends extracts from Mary Browne's letter of October 15. Has sent various goods, presents, and magazines. Describes a Quaker wedding in which the groom was 72 and the bride 60.","Scope and Contents Hopes John will punctually attend the lectures on anatomy, physiology, and surgery.","Scope and Contents Describes the other boarders and his activities in Philadelphia. \"Mrs. Jackson knew a number of the Aristocracy of Virginia, but of its institutions she knew nothing; not being aware for instance... [of] William and Mary.\" One home had central heating, which he was unfamiliar with. Are colored servants in every family. Most people are more \"violent against the abolitionists than we are down South.\" His first impressions of the professors and the dissecting room. Saw Moore Robinson and Robert Rogers. [Note: There is an Undated copy of most of this letter. Seeemingly John recopied it for mailing.]","Scope and Contents Account for $10.00 for altering a coat and \"making over\" a coat.","Scope and Contents Speaks of someone in Pensacola who he seemingly hopes to marry. \"For Yankee hospitality, I'll not allow one syllable against it...\"","Scope and Contents Describes the stock of the bookstores, and the many Newfoundland dogs he has seen. Finds the professors at \"the Jefferson\" better lecturers than those at \"the Old School.\" Summarizes a lecture on the hospit and surgeons of London. \"Took the ticket\" of the Pennsylvania Hospital instead of that of the Blockley since the former is closer and has more operations. Lists some of the books he bought. Hopes Alexander has \"got to college\" but doubts it. Mentions \"Fat Tailor\" and his brother \"Lean Tailor,\" both formerly students at William and Mary. Describes the Misses Waterman.","Scope and Contents Describes social calls, a visit to Girard College, and his professors. Has become \"much less in favour of abolition than before...\" Has seen many small gardens reminiscent of Sally's. Mentions Mrs. Stewart, Cousin W. Saunders Gresham, Miss Douthat, and Miss Marty Carter.","Scope and Contents Encloses a letter of introduction to Mr. Josiah Randall.","Scope and Contents Receipted account for shoes.","Scope and Contents Gives her opinion of \"Galt's Byron.\"","Scope and Contents Plans to atend the Methodist quarterly meeting the next day. Praises the Tyler's back parlor. Mentions Aunt B., Liz, Mrs. B. Tyler, Mrs. Jameson, and Col. Cary. AL [seemingly only part of the letter] [Note: These two letters are on the same sheet.]","Scope and Contents \"The students have the most foolish practice of clapping every little thing that occurs in lecture.\" Finds clapping very common at public amusements. His reading medicine at home earlier is of great help. All the public buildings and many shops are lighted by gas. Gentlemen there have a higher respect for religion than they do in Virginia. Describes a visit at Dr. Harris'. Met the son of Dr. Seldon of Norfolk. Finds no one there as beautiful as Miss Elizabeth Tyler.","Scope and Contents Expects to get to Norfolk soon.","Scope and Contents Describes a performance by Forrest. Finds Philadelphia ladies \"inferior in dignity\" to those of Virginia, and feels that the men have less respect for the ladies. Observations on slavery and opinions about it in Philadelphia. Describes some of the lectures he has attended. Effect of the split on the medical schools.","Scope and Contents Yesterday wrote Mr. Millington and Col. Bassett. Saw Forrest at the theatre. Discusses Prof. Gibson's lectures.","Scope and Contents Account is badly stained.","Scope and Contents Describes some of his classes in detail. Describes West's picture of Christ healing the sick, and the room in which it is kept. One of John Page's brothers maried a wealthy Philadelphian-- Miss Davis. Praises the method of paving with wood blocks. Thoughts on the various churches. Hopes Mr. Millington is entriely recovered and wonders if he is thinking about leaving William and Mary.","Scope and Contents Describes a social evening at Dr. Horner's. Understands the church will be finished by Christmas, but thinks it a shame it should be altered since \"there are so very few... in the whole United States like it.\" Saw Williams Carter. Describes some of the churches. Inquires about Mr. Browne, the College, and Robert Tyler, and asks to be remembered to Miss Susan and Miss Williana. [Note: In 1839-1840 the interior of Bruton Parish Church was greatly altered and modernized. \"Mr. Galt,\" Mr. Randolph, and Mr. Millington comprised a committee to discuss repairs with Mr. Swains of Norfolk.]","Scope and Contents Alexander has not yet attended lectures at the College, but his health is improving. Elizabeth's recent toothaches seem to be unconnected with the \"nasal disease.\" Has heard nothing about Mr. Millington quitting.","Scope and Contents His ship is going to the Mediterranean but he cannot sail with it because of ill health.","Scope and Contents An account, January 3-December 14, 1839, for various goods totalling $15.81 3/4. Payment received by James M. Mahone, January 2, 1840.","Scope and Contents Is moving to lodgings closer to the college. \"I suppose that Mr. Tyler and ... the whole family are very highly pleased at his being nominated... for the vice-presidency. How do John and Robert Tyler succeed in college this year.\" Mentions Robinson, Butt, and John Coke.","Scope and Contents News of the family, Williams Carter and Col. Bassett.","Scope and Contents Encloses some money, and many kind thoughts of a long friendship.","Scope and Contents An account, July 16- December 21, for various goods totalling $124.18. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents News from Williamsburg. Comments on Dr. Ducachet, an Episcopal minister formerly in Norfolk and now in Philadelphia. Problems caused by the split of the medical schools.","Scope and Contents Gives his reasons for transferring his money from the Girard Band to the Bank of North America. Does not think he will mind the weather. Mentions Mr. Newland, Mr. Randall, Mrs. Stewart, and various of his professors.","Scope and Contents An account, September 23-December 23, totalling $45.25. On reverse, accounts of January 2-9, 1840, totalling $10.62.","Scope and Contents News of family. Mentions Miss Jane Douthert, Miss Nancy Marshall, Cousin John Galt, Captain Emerson, Williams Carter's brother, and parties at various professor's homes.","Scope and Contents Describes parties he has attended. Has a low opinion of most women he met. Finds music \"the chief subject of both thought and action here.\" Is reading Wordsworth's poems and the works of Charles Lamb. Mentions Henry and Robert Rogers, Williams Carter's brother, Dr. Page and the American Museum.","Scope and Contents Finds Patrick Galt an agreeable friend and relative, with whom he has reminisced about Williamsburg and all its habitants.","Scope and Contents News of the family.","Scope and Contents Elizabeth has a very bad toothache, and cannot write. John is studying very hard. Received the pamplet of Dr. Gibson's lecture which discusses people her father and Mr. Millington knew. Gabriel Galt Wiliamson is sick in New York.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.19.","Scope and Contents She is not going to Alabama. Thanks Sally for the care of her flowers which can now be returned.","Scope and Contents Since both boys have left his class, returns $10 or half John's tuition fee as well as all of Alexander's fee. ANS","Scope and Contents John M. Galt's entrance card to the Lectures on Obstetrics and Diseases of Women and Children of the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department, 1839-40 Session, signed by Hugh D. Hodge, M.D. DS.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.88, the tax on 151 acres of land, plus the \"Shff Jas City Ticket.\"","Scope and Contents An account of various taxes amounting to $14.78. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account of taxes on a house and lot totalling $6.18. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, 1815-1819, for the hire of servants. Payment received by John F. Bryan January 8, 1840.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.63.","Scope and Contents An account for making a flannel vest and drawers, making over a coat, and cutting a vest, totalling $10.50.","Scope and Contents News of weather and his health.","Scope and Contents Describes the Philadelphia postal system. Attended a New Year's party at Mr. Rosenbaum's. Saw Charles Kean as King John. Discusses various doctors.","Scope and Contents Receipted account of Dr. A. Galt for a subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1838 to January 8 1840, costing $10.","Scope and Contents An account amounting to $67.71, which amount Bryan refused, since he understood that \"his account was intended as an offsett agst the Doctor's...\" Signed by Ro H. Armistead.","Scope and Contents Receipt for A.D. Galt Jr.'s $6.00 subscription to the New York Albion, for 183 [torn], signed by J. H. Strobia, agent. ADS [On reverse is part of a letter.]","Scope and Contents Discusses the series of lectures given by the Athenian Institute and the Mechanics Association, and then discusses fire-fighting procedures. Hears that Jefferson College may close. There are many beggars there.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.17.","Scope and Contents Wants to visit John but needs to know his address.","Scope and Contents Announces that he has moved to another boarding house which he describes. Describes an evening's entertainment at Dr. Wood's. Disturbances among the students. Mentions Mash [?] and Armistead and Cole, both from William and Mary, and Captain Parker.","Scope and Contents The weather is colder than any time since 1780. Feels that English teachers are always moving around for higher salaries, and for this reason has \"preferred native Americans, Virginians particularly, for teachers.\"","Scope and Contents As usual, all their relatives spent Christmas Day with them. Has often heard of the \"goodness of Mr. Millington.\" The oratorio at St. James Church raised $600 for the organ. The river is still blocked with ice. News of friends and relatives, including those in Kentucky. Mentions Matilda Southall, Cousin Elizabeth, and Aunt Mary Bower. [Note: The January 10 receipt for the subscription to the New York Albion is part of this letter (see above).]","Scope and Contents An account for $4.00 for altering a coat and furnishing cloth.","Scope and Contents Went to a lecture on Cromwell which he disliked for the man \"adhered too much to facts, and too little to philosophical principles.\" Finds that the trend is to make Cromwell seem better and Charles worse. Comments on the large number of \"Dutch\" and Dutch language facilities. Most students move several times for it is very simple.","Scope and Contents Describes an altercation at one of the theatres in which the students were involved. Mentions Dudley, son of the Governor of North Carolina, Celeste, and Mrs. Kennedy.","Scope and Contents Praises Philadelphia's medical and scientific facilities. Wishes his hot house were done. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Weather has prevented him from traveling to Williamsburg. Will get various books and maps for the Galts.","Scope and Contents Has books and flower seeds for her. [On same sheet as above letter]","Scope and Contents News of fellow-boarders. Anxious to exchange views of bricks and mortar for woods and fields. Thinks Miss Waterman writes too much. Mentions Miss Parker and her opinion of why Mrs. Tyler married John Tyler. Various opinions of Robert and John Tyler. Mentions Judge Upshur.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Saw Miss Poole in \"La Somnambula.\"","Scope and Contents Describes the weather and the opera \"Somnambula.\" Comments on various friends from Williamsburg, including Mrs. Randolph, Trim [?] Browne, Ledy Tyler, and the Millingtons.","Scope and Contents Theatre news. Finds Mr. Wise like John Randolph in that \"their order of mind [is] peculiarly suited to... being in the opposite party to an [admi]nistration.\" Mentions Mr. White and his daughter, Weldie, and Miss Wilmer.","Scope and Contents Signed by M. Van Buren and John Forsyth, Secretary of State.","Scope and Contents Account is badly stained.","Scope and Contents Discusses his and John's respective healths.","Scope and Contents Appreciated receiving a copy of Dr. Gibson's lectures since it speaks of men [in England] who he knows well. The College had \"a full steady and flourishing session... The only mishap was William Wood's shooting of Robert Scott in the hip \"during a scuffle, and afterwards cutting his own throat, and making off... for N. Carola.\" Discusses making \"oxygen gas,\" which he has been experimenting with. [Note: John Millington (1779-1868) was at this time Professor of Chemistry, Natural Philosophy, and Engineering at the College of William and Mary. For the first fifty years of his life he lived in his native England, where he attended Oxford, studied law, and acquired a M.D. degree. A Fellow of the Society for the Encouragement of the Arts, he was a friend and associate of many of the great men of science. In America he lived, taught, and wrote in Mexico, Philadelphia, Williamsburg, Jackson, Mississippi, and Memphis before dying at his daughter's home in Richmond. He is buried in the churchyard of Bruton Parish Church.]","Scope and Contents Describes the weather, the literary department, his lectures, and his plans for the rest of his studies. Mentions Robert and Henry Rogers.","Scope and Contents Mr. Clay was to be in Richmond and has been invited to come to Williamsburg. The women are sponsoring a fair \"for converting our humble Church into a Cathedr..,\" and Sally is selling at Miss Barbara Page's booth. [Note: Barbara Page (1795-1860) was the daughter of Gov. John (1744-1808) and Margaret Lowther Page (    -1813), and a sister of Lucy Burwell Page Saunders.]","Scope and Contents Praises the sermons of Dr. Bethune. Is sorry to hear that Mr. Tyler plans to leave Williamsburg. Describes Harrison-Tyler campaign headquarters and a meeting for a higher tariff. Comments on various denominations whose churches he has attended. Differences in manners of town and country people. Mentions Dick Shields.","Scope and Contents Describes Clay's visit to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Sends her a token that spring will soon arrive.","Scope and Contents News of Williamsburg society. AL [torn]. Postscript from Elizabeth J. Galt with news of family. Mentions Mrs. Tucker, Peggy Blair, Miss Barbara Sheldon, Miss E. Bowers, and various [slaves?]. Postscript from [?] notes that Dr. Galt met Mr. Randolph's wagon \"with an old Tombstone in it some of the Ludwells I suppose as they brought it from some place that formerly belonged to them he is the greatest antiquarian...\" Postscript from [?] describes Wm. Nelson as \"the fat end of a great family.\"","Scope and Contents Is leaving for home, but will spend some time in Washington and Richmond on the way. Describes visits with Miss Waterman who is sending Elizabeth a small gift. Understands Mr. Wise is engaged to Mr. Sargeant's daughter.","Scope and Contents Attended a \"conchological\" [shell] lecture with Mr. Dew and Mr. and Mrs. Millington. Mr. Dew thinks the new professor of elocution \"will be of great advantage to the students.\" News of many Williamsburg residents. Postscript by Elizabeth J. Galt. The derangement of Ben. Waller is so severe and threatening to Charles' family that Dr. Waller should put him in the hospit Mr. Tyler takes a great interest in Sally. Postscript from Mary D. Galt. John Galt [Williamson?] is going to Portsmouth. Mr. M[illington?] will be happy to see his son again. Mentions Dick Galt and Sam Shield. [Note: Thomas R. Dew (1802-1846) was at this time President of the College, where he o served as Professor Political Economy. Benjamin Waller was the son of Benjamin Carter Waller (1757-1820), and the grandson of Benjamin Waller (1716-1786) the judge and Burgess. Waller was a pateint at ESH by 1859, and died in 1866. Charles was probably his son, Charles Carter Page Waller ( - 1867). Dr. Waller was Robert Page Waller, Benjamin's brother. Many Wallers had official positions at ESH. See Person Associated with ESH, pp. 40-42.]","Scope and Contents Invites him to tea.","Scope and Contents Describes the Capitol, which \"is situated on the outskirts of the city.\" Describes Calhoun and Benton-- who he heard speak.","Scope and Contents An account for $9.10 for hams.","Scope and Contents Mr. Hodges, a young, intelligent, ambitious member of the legislature, died. Feelings on the worth of historical, as opposed to other, novels. Would like to go to the \"mother country\" which \"seems now to be... so common, that numbers go constantly and is scarely thought so much of, as a trip to the Springs some time since.\" Comments on Dickens' works. Mentions Miss Skipwith, Mr. Basil Gordon, Sally Mr. Waniel [?], Mrs. Chevallie [?], and John Murdaugh.","Scope and Contents His health has improved. Sends gifts to Mrs. Galt and Elizabeth.","Scope and Contents Has sold all the spectacles he had, except the three enclosed pairs. Hopes one will suit his father. Cannot remember where he put the surgical instruments Galt returned to them, but will search for them and send them to Galt.","Scope and Contents Autographed document is torn.","Scope and Contents Returns some pamplets. Had to go get a new copy of one as his son overturned an inkstand on it.","Scope and Contents Everyone is very happy about \"Brother's\" [General William Lambert's] election as Mayor. Mr. Beverley Davney's embezzlement of money from the Bank has left many widows and orphans in desperate situations. Mentions Ben Green, St. James Church, and Mrs. Gwaltheney.","Scope and Contents Would like to have seen Robert Tyler's book of autographs that she described. Describes the visit of Audubon to Richmond, where he spent two evenings with Strobia. William Lambert has been very busy since being named Mayor. Dr. Empie is in bad health.","Scope and Contents Norfolk. An account, January 28, 1839-May 8, 1840, totalling $20.50, with a note that goods have been forwarded. Miscellaneous financial memoranda on reverse.","Scope and Contents An account for $6.00 for making a corded edge coat.","Scope and Contents An account, April 27- May 15, totalling $55.39.","Scope and Contents Reports many new church members. News of family. Mentions Dr. and Mrs. Empie and Miss Travis.","Scope and Contents Account for $8.50 for making a dress coat and a pair of pants.","Scope and Contents Is trying to study medicine in Williamsburg but has made little progress. Plans to go to Philadelphia next winter. Mentions the old Col. [Burwell Bassett?], Skipwith Mclaw [?], and Scott.","Scope and Contents A melancholy letter full of his troubles with his half-brothers and sisters.","Scope and Contents News of the medical students and the professors.","Scope and Contents An account for oats costing $12.60.","Scope and Contents An account for $10.00 for making a coat, vest, and pants, and cutting two jackets.","Scope and Contents News of medical students. Fanny Elssler is at the Chestnut Street Theatre and \"in the very highth of her glory.\"","Scope and Contents Requests that John take two letters with him to Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents News of his trip, and various relatives he saw in Norfolk. Describes some of the sights of Baltimore. \"It is quite warm here though winter clothes seem not yet to be taken off...\"","Scope and Contents A receipt for $10.26 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents News of family. Alexander's disease \"has ever been and ever will be unccontrollable.\" Dr. J. M. Galt has decided, as a final resort, to resume practicing medicine in Portsmouth. Mentions Dr. Stewart. [Note: The Dr. J. M. Galt going to Portsmouth is probably Dr. John Minson Galt (1808-1868), the son of John (1785-1815) and Nancy Herbert Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p. 7]","Scope and Contents News of various acquaintances, including Robert Rogers and Mr. Empie. Williams Carter \"did not relish the changes in Williamsburg, particularly the alteration of the Church and prohibition of a ball.\" Moved to a house opposite that occupied by Fanny Kemble. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Ann Galt, and Mrs. Stewart.","Scope and Contents News of Miss Missouri [?] who he thinks would happily marry John. Wants some information on attending medical lectures in Philadelphia. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Describes the commencement of the \"literary department of the medical College,\" and comments on differences in subjects and styles of oratory between this occasion and those in the South. Finds there are no bugs except lightning bugs and thinks his Mother would appreciate this. Describes a political procession. Mentions Robert Tyler.","Scope and Contents Describes a visit to Bristol and the home of Mr. Cooper [Robert Tyler's father-in-law]. Describes David Paul Browne, \"the first lawyer in the city and an abolitionist...\"","Scope and Contents Receipt of Lea and Blanchard for a subscription to a medical journal bought by John M. Galt for $5.00. [Note: Other correspondence reveal that this was the \"American Journal of the Medical Sciences.\"]","Scope and Contents Feels Mr. Saunders visit to Washington will be especially interesting at \"this critical juncture in the cession of Congress.\" Describes a new book on Central America by Stephens and Catherwood. [Note: This may be a draft of a letter.]","Scope and Contents Describes a political meeting. Speaks of books he has bought or intends to buy. Comments on nonsense about Miss Missouri Butler in a letter from Butt [see July 23, 1840]. Mentions Mrs. Stewart and Williams Carter.","Scope and Contents Describes a book by Dr. Astley Cooper, which he will buy for his father. Politics are the chief subject of conversation and John finds the Democrats ahead of the Whigs \"in everything base and vile...\"","Scope and Contents News of various acquaintances, and of his attempt to get a \"Panacea.\" Mentions the Swains, the Stewarts who are going to France, and Mrs. Taylor.","Scope and Contents News of family, and the suicide of a suitor rejected until he would pay his debts.","Scope and Contents Has Sir Aastley Cooper's lectures on surgery which he \"took down when [he] was his pupil.\" News of the family, especially their various illnesses. Mentions Mr. Saunders.","Scope and Contents Describes the cabriolets or cabs that have just been brought to the city. Had his first taste of rhubarb pie. Describes his boarding house. Mentions Harris and Donelly-- medical students from Virginia, and Robert Tyler.","Scope and Contents Finds resemblances to Angelica Wilson and Elizabeth Tyler in a portrait of Queen Victoria that he saw. Impressions of the city. It is pleasant that there are no exculsive seats in churches, but feels this prevents strangers from going to church. Hopes Gabriel G. Williamson will be successful in his suit with Miss Harriet.","Scope and Contents Describes where they are staying with 20 children and 2 dozen ladies. Is pleased Mrs. Dickson [?] is going to take Mr. Dew's house.","Scope and Contents Is upset by Cousin Betsy Page's situation and Dr. Dabney's hopeless illness. Mentions Mrs. Beverley Blair, Peggy, Mary Mosby, and Mr. Vest. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of his family.","Scope and Contents Describes various places around Philadelphia that he has visited. Mentions Mrs. Sheldon.","Scope and Contents Describes the treatment Mrs. Galt is receiving for the fever. Fifty people die daily. Jim just left in time. Suggest treatment if he gets sick. Asks Zander to tell his Uncle Dick [Galt] that Mr. A. Galt gave the money to his wife, and learned that both the children are better. News of the deaths of various doctors and other friends. [Note: Alexander Galt's first wife, Mary Jeffery Galt, died in December 1840, after never recovering from the effects fo the fever. Seemingly Alexander Jr., and his brother Jim were staying with their cousin, Gabriella Galt, in Williamsburg.]","Scope and Contents Encloses $10. The recipient's mother is \"much the same\".","Scope and Contents Comments on the lectures he is attending, and the professors who give them. Has moved again, but the charge of $6 per week may prove too expensive.","Scope and Contents Family news. Describes the log cabins carried in a Whig parade. Mentions Mr. Line and Aunt Betty.","Scope and Contents An account of $4.00 for services as a tailor.","Scope and Contents News of family illness. Mentions Dr. Leroy Anderson, and Mrs. Richardson. The signature is cut off.","Scope and Contents News of various acquaintances, including Dr. Baraud, Mr. William Shields, Leroy Anderson, Henry, Mr. Thomson, Miss Henderson, Mrs. Steward, Mrs. Walker, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Sewall, Mr. Marshall, and many others.","Scope and Contents An account for various repairs to the house, costing $14.50. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Discusses various magazines, including Burton's, the Penn Magazine, and the Ledger. Discusses Miss Waterman's recent works. Mentions many acquaintances.","Scope and Contents Have finally received various goods from the North including fancy stationary, pen, knives, scissors, zephyr worsteds, and patterns for needle work, and will be glad to send her a price list.","Scope and Contents Added note on goods that will be sent when more are received.","Scope and Contents Receipt of John H. Watkins, agent, Richmond Compiler, for Dr. A. D. Galt's subscription for two years, costing $10.","Scope and Contents Describes a party at Mr. Lyne's farm. News of various romances.","Scope and Contents Paul has left Norfolk for a naval career. Discusses her reading of Cicero, and compares its difficulty with Horace and Salust. The Whigs are preparing for their celebration at Yorktown. News of Miss Mary Watson, Mr. Pollard, Aunt Nancy, and Cousin Richard.","Scope and Contents Mr. Perks has resigned his charge at Christ Church. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Describes political activities, including a procession. Comments on the Riche family. Butt says that on his side of the river John Tyler is not censured for his conduct. Describes the boarders. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Page, Mrs. Stewart, Miss Waterman, Miss Eliza White, Miss Missouri and her brother Robert, John Butler, Miss Wilson, and Lizzie Taylor.","Scope and Contents Finds Florida very monotonous. If William is at the University he is to see Truehart and thank him for the invitation to the Society of the Alumni.","Scope and Contents Sent 45 bushels of oats and will send the rest, and the receipt, the next day.","Scope and Contents News of the medical schools. Describes the election. Letter is torn. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Hopes Sally can be an attendant at her wedding, November 10. The wedding is to be small, for her father cannot afford more, and Aunt Margaret Carrington's death limits them. They will live with his mother. [Note: Caroline married William Mortimer Harrison (1817-1865).]","Scope and Contents Discusses the various illnesses of the family. Sally went with Robert and Lizzy Tyler to the celebration of \"Cornwallis's capture-- or rather to the Whig Convention at York...\"","Scope and Contents Discusses various churches he has attended, and finds the Quaker meeting \"absurd, stupid, and evil in its consequences...\" Describes his visit to Miss Wilmer.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear \"the good prospects of William and Mary.\" News of medical students from Virginia, including Mead (who boarded at Cousin John Galt's), Selden, Dr. Charles Carter, Perkins, Harris, Edmund Randolph, and Dr. Blanchman (\"who fixed Sally's teeth\"). Mentions Miss Catherine Travis, Dr. Vaughn, and Moore Robinson.","Scope and Contents Dr. Leecock has left Philadelphia and will sail for Africa. Hugh B. Grigsby is to marry Miss Carrington of Charlotte County next month. News of other marriages in Norfolk. Cousin E[lizabeth J.?] Galt is improving and will probably live. Dr. John Williamson is probably better. Aunt Sally [Capron?] will move to Capt. Young's house. Mother is much improved.","Scope and Contents Their mother is getting better and even can sign her name to this note. [Note: Note from Alexander Galt Sr. says that Jim meant to copy the letter but did not have time. This letter may have been written in the fall of 1840.]","Scope and Contents Agrees with Jefferson that all men have equal rights, and therefore there should be universal suffrage, \"the right of instruction in all brances of legislative bodies,\" the overriding will of the majority, etc. Feels that he is as qualified to vote as those men with property. Agrees with the \"essential principles of the [Democratic] party... but not with their measures nor their leading men-- who are nearly all... of bad character.\" Feels the most important thing is not the party but the man's honesty. Is against Jackson's bank measures, and the force bill. Miss Waterman married Mr. Esling recently. Mentions the Waldies, Mrs. Taylor, and Mrs. Page.","Scope and Contents News of the theatre and his boarding house. Finds Virginia women have a calm dignity lacking in most others. Mentions Henry Anderson, Miss Burwell, Mrs. Sheldon, Miss Marshall, and Miss Douthat. [Note: This letter has a printed political cartoon of a log cabin, the Capital, and large ball on a stick saying \"Tips Coming\" as a letterhead.]","Scope and Contents Was shocked by the news of Professor Davis' murder by a student. News of Norfolk and parties she attended. Has almost finished Cicero, and will begin Livy.","Scope and Contents Is not certain whether the Whig victory will mean he will lose his job. Regrets that William witnessed Professor Davis' murder. [Note: This letter and the preceding are on the same sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of his classes and plans for his thesis.","Scope and Contents Receipt of C. Stall, agent of John D. Ghiseling, Jr., for $6 received from Alexander Galt of Williamsburg for one year's subscription to the New York Albion.","Scope and Contents Describes Caroline Lambert's wedding and the gifts she received.","Scope and Contents News of the family's health. Gabriel Williamson is back aboard ship. Bishop Meade preached in Williamsburg yesterday. Complains about the effects of whiskey on his slaves.","Scope and Contents Describes the funeral procession of General Mercer.","Scope and Contents News of many acquaintances. Discusses a Roman Catholic Church service.","Scope and Contents Sent Dr. A. Galt a half barrel of meat, so that, with the other half barrel, the cost is $3.","Scope and Contents Describes the death of William's mother, Mary Jeffery Galt. William should not come home, as money is very scarce.","Scope and Contents Comments on Robert Tyler's foolish conversational style. Describes a famous mechanical chessplayer. Describes Louisa Cooper.","Scope and Contents Describes the death and funeral of their mother. Today is her birthday.","Scope and Contents News of the family and friends.","Scope and Contents His activities the day their mother died. [Note: All these three letters are on one sheet of paper. When their mother, Mary Sylvester Jeffery Galt died, Ann was almost 18, Alexina was 20, and Alexander was 13.]","Scope and Contents Are sending a book for his perusal. List other books in stock.","Scope and Contents Jim's leg is better, and Dick Drummond is improving. The Doctors took much of the watch out of Drummond's side. The deaf and dumb and the blind from the Staunton Seminary have been visiting the town. Their father has invited one, a Mr. Turner, to visit them.","Scope and Contents Thinks the medical College will drop \"that humbug the summer course,\" especially since last summer only 45 out of 400 students attended it. Saw Booth perform. Mentions Gresham, whose brother Sally is acquainted with.","Scope and Contents An account for $3 for altering a bedstead. Paid, Norfolk, January 6, 1841.","Scope and Contents News of the medical school. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents News of churches in the area. Hopes William will teach them the Italian he is learning. News of various friends, including Mr. Parks, Mr. Parwood, Mr. Bell, Miss V. Loyall, the Archers, Sally Anderson, the Wilson's, H. Garnett, Paul Loyall, and many others.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Dr. Selden, a trustee of the Academy, hopes William will apply for the position there. [Note: This letter is on the same sheet as the preceding. ]","Scope and Contents News of the family. Postscript by Alexander Galt notes that Mallory will win the place caused by Holleman's resignation as he was not opposed.","Scope and Contents An account, October 23- December 30, totaling $108.78. On reverse, $28 credited \"By 2 Cows to WW Vest.\"","Scope and Contents News of family's ill health. John Murdaugh, who has quit practicing law and teaches in Suffolk, visited them. Fears he cannot give John the $300-$400 he feels he needs for the rest of the year. Mentions Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Waggoner [?].","Scope and Contents Finds there are over 20 organizations sponsoring public lectures on a variety of subjects. If passes the examination in March plans to practice as one of the free physicians in a district of the city.","Scope and Contents An account, July 1- December 31, totalling $134.29. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Has read that Edgar Poe's magazine is quite successful. News of acquaintances, including Mr. Millington, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Walker, Mr. Edgar, Mrs. Taylor, and many others.","Scope and Contents An account for oats costing $4.80.","Scope and Contents An account for $1.51, the tax on 151 acres, to be paid by A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents The book includes a trip from Williamsburg to Philadelphia, and withdraw from the Bank. L ists of laundry sent out.","Scope and Contents Receipted account from January 1, 1840-January 1, 1841.","Scope and Contents Concerning Galt's purchase or hire of a slave and her children.","Scope and Contents receives the Richmond Whig, and is glad to hear his brother gets the Albion. News of the theatres in Philadelphia. Mentions Mrs. Fields, Donally of Kanawha County, and Dr. Jackson.","Scope and Contents Account from November 14, 1840-January 1, 1841. Fragment.","Scope and Contents Describes Richard Drummond's accidental shooting of himself. He is still alive, but there is little hope of his recovering. The doctor says her eyes will gradully improve and within 20 years will be almost well. News of various friends. C. Williamson lost his job in the bank for being \"a perfect sot.\" Alexander translates well and will probably be a good scholar. The library has been moved to the Academy.","Scope and Contents The upper story of the Academy is to be made into a Museum.","Scope and Contents Will sound out Dr. Seldon on the subject of William getting a position at the Academy. Goes to sit up with Dick Drummond. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Describes their ice skating. Jim cut his leg with the hatchet. Paul has just returned from three months at sea. News of Mr. Drummond's accident.","Scope and Contents While family does not want him to stay after he passes the examinations, he feels he must, so that he is familiar with the actual practice of medicine. Discusses Goethe, Carlyle, and Shelley, and theatrical productions he has seen. Mentions Miss Magdalen Swift, Dr. Jackson, and Dr. Everett.","Scope and Contents Thoughts on the superior conversational abilities of women, especially mature ones, over that of men. Specie is now less scarce. Mentions Mr. Rose, Miss Riche, Dr. and Mrs. Berkley, Mrs. Semple, the Tylers, Fanny Kemble, Lightfoot, Mr. Gravit, Miss Missouri, Mr. Butt, Dr. Barton, and Frank Johnson's Negro band.","Scope and Contents News of the family. John Tyler assured \"uncle Dick\" that he will notify him of any move to oust Galt from his position as Postmaster. Mentions Dr. Selden and Otway Barraud.","Scope and Contents Discusses a new theory of digestion, in which pepsin is considered the digestive agent. Comments on various physicians he has come in contact with. Mentions Mr. Seawall from Kentucky, Seldon, and Dr. Mitchell.","Scope and Contents Family news. Mentions the Archers, Sally Anderson, Mr. Turner (assistant at Staunton Deaf and Blind Seminary), M. E. Valentine, Miss Harwood, Richard Drummond, R. Alfried, Mr. Francis, Dr. Selden, and Robert Timberlake.","Scope and Contents Gabriel Williamson is there on a short visit from his ship, and predicts war with England within six months. Discusses various doctors, the family's health, Aleck, their driver, and the very hard rains they have had.","Scope and Contents Various young ladies, including Lucy Burwell, and Missouri, continually talk about John. News of Williamsburg society. Mr. Millington showed her snuff boxes given him by the Mechanicks Institute, Parliament, and his daughter in Liverpool. Mentions Mr. Warner Taliaferro, Mrs. Sheldon, Mr. Saunders, Anna Blair, the Tylers, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Farras, Mr. Rhone, Mr. Royal, Mr. Armistead, Dick Gatewood, Henry Anderson, William Taliaferro, the Tuckers, and the Henlys.","Scope and Contents Leaves money maters to Elizabeth and visiting to Sally. Tom M[illington?] is very dissipated. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. The former may be a joint effort of Elizabeth and Sally Galt for while there is no break, the handwriting changes markedly.]","Scope and Contents An account, November 14, 1840- February 4, 1841, for $44.60 for 11 loads of oat hay.","Scope and Contents Describes the system of examinations he will undergo. Wants any money remitted to be in Virginia money, which has lately been at par and is rarely more than 2 or 3 cents on the dollar. Finds the banks \"abominable.\" The United States Bank has gone under or at least has had to suspend payments.","Scope and Contents More on the closing of the United States Bank and others. News of the medical school. Fears Mr. Millington will be offered one of the chairs at the University and therefore leave Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Feels sure \"Rose\" is courting Elizabeth Tyler. Describes a \"Tippecanoe ball\" for defraying election expenses. Mentions Miss Missouri and Captian Maryot. Discusses current fashions, including long hair, short cloaks, and mantillas.","Scope and Contents Many parties were given in her honor. Inquires about Bob Tyler and his wife, and wonders if the report about the separation of his brother [John] is true. News of the family. Mentions Miss Tompkins, Dr. Empie, and Mrs. Semple. [Note: Caroline Lambert married William Mortimer Harrison November 10, 1840. Robert Tyler married Priscilla Cooper in 1839, while John Tyler married Mattie Rochelle in 1838. The latter marriage was very unhappy and, while the report of a separation may not have been true in 1840, by 1844 they were spending little time together.]","Scope and Contents Mr. Hon wants a copy plate of large and small hands like William gave Alexander. Mentions Dr. Whitehead, Buck, Mr. Drummond, Jim Maurice, and Mr. Lyne. A prank in school.","Scope and Contents Regrets getting drunk at Christmas. Hopes the Whigs will not turn out their father. Has been skating with Zander.","Scope and Contents Has discussed Sawny [Alexander Jr.]'s schooling with Mr. Hen, who was very pleased. Dick Gatewood discussed the position of officeholders with John Tyler, and was told that the latter was quite unhappy with the situation in Washington. Feels the Southern Whigs will soon split. Mentions Mallory, Major Charles H. Smith, Cols. Todd and Chambers (who spoke of President-elect Harrison's views on remov and appointments), Dr. Wilson, Captain Cornick, and Mr. Ritchie of Richmond.","Scope and Contents Mr. Pierce still insists that William become a minister. There is to be a Ball in Portsmouth, and they have invited Gabriella to come down. Mr. Lyne is on the Pennsylvania which is to take the place of the Delaware. The latter is being readied for a cruise in the Mediterranean. Doctor Wilson purchased Mount Pleasant, opposite Jamestown. Mr. L. Tazewell tripped at the cotillion, and his fall amused the guests and upset him.","Scope and Contents Hopes to attend a fair in Williamsburg about the 22nd. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Col. Bassett is very ill at Eltham. Sally is helping Mrs. Sheldon at the Fair to raise money to help pay off the Church's debt of $2000. It was to be held at the Raleigh, but the College faculty would not let the students attend a tavern so it was moved to the Courthouse. Summarizes family illnesses. Harrison was at Richmond. Tyler and his son Robert were at Richmond, came to Williamsburg, and will go to Washington. \"His office as Vice President is free from serious responsibility at present, and is detached from the business of the cabinet.\" Hopes Tyler will adhere to pure Jeffersonian democracy, especially if the President should die.","Scope and Contents Account of charges for delivering summons in various lawsuits, $4.20.","Scope and Contents Form letter fulfilling University's law that the absences be reported to parents monthly. William R. Galt missed Professor Harrison's Ancient Languages class twice, the Modern Languages once, and Pike Powers Methematics class five times. In addition he violated the early rising law three times. Deposited $20 with the Patro. Personal note adds that while there were extenuating circumstances for some of William's absences they were still too frequent.","Scope and Contents Sends the form letter primarily as an example of the University's strictness and Dr. Harrison's high regard for him. Missed several lectures while testifying at Senimes [?] trial [for the murder of Professor Davis]. Did not send former letter as they had nothing important in them. Explains that he received the letter since they felt that at 21 he was entitled to it. Did not put all his money with the Proctor for found his accounts were not kept straight. Mentions Buck, Jacob, Bob, and Modecai Cooke. [Note: These 2 letters are on the same sheet.]","Scope and Contents Mr. Millington is very anxious to know when John will arrive home. News of many friends in Williamsburg, especially Mr. Dew. At the Fair they had Jefferson's autograph and people paid to see it.","Scope and Contents News of the animals and fruit trees.","Scope and Contents John Williamson, Judge Tucker, Mr. Saunders, and the man lecturing on shells went to Kings Mill to examine the marl banks. The Hanklers are in town after several years' absence. Advice on packing clothes. [Note: These three letters from Elizabeth, Sally, and Mrs. Galt are all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents R. Drummond is not much better. Describes the Blues Military Soiree on the 22nd. News of various friends. Asks his opinion of the Inaugural Address [of President Harrison?]. Aunt Nancy Galt thinks William will join her as a Whig.","Scope and Contents Plans to make money from the lettuce and the peaches. Mr. Hon thinks he should go to drawing school. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet].","Scope and Contents Passed his examinations. Describes the trip to New York. Thoughts on the use of titles, in which he agrees with Jefferson. His impressions of the city.","Scope and Contents Supposes William has heard of Mr. Loyall's reappointment, which has made the Whigs very angry. Had a heavy snow. Has been studying mathematics and reading the Bible.","Scope and Contents Jimmy wrote his letter unassisted. Did not write in French for fear she would not be understood. Dr. Leecock was left at the Cape Verde Island with yellow fever. Mentions Miss Thorougood, John Galt, and P. Loyall.","Scope and Contents News of the family. One of William's old pupils, John W. Ames, married Disey Arthur. Discusses marriage of Willis Happer and Cornelia Blunt.","Scope and Contents Mr. Drummond is much better. News of his activities, and schoolwork. [Note: These four letters from James, Ann, Alexina, and Alexander Galt to their brother William are all on one sheet of paper. At this time James was only 10 years old.]","Scope and Contents Dick Drummond may yet live. Feels he wil keep his position, but is puzzled as to why Harrison asked Canniyham and Segar about him. Mallory would be consulted before anything was done. Walton \"is going to take Fisk's paper and turn loco. foco. about it.\"","Scope and Contents Describes his trip to New York, and various buildings there. Discusses the state of the theatre in Philadelphia and New York. Saw Attorney-General Crittenden on his trip.","Scope and Contents Arranges to repay Galt's loan. Will probably locate at Louisa Court House. Hopes their correspondence will continue. Received a letter from Cobb.","Scope and Contents John Galt is sorry he had to leave Williamsburg and does not do too well in Norfolk since there are so many doctors there. Praises a sermon by Bishop Ives of North Carolina. War talk has subsided but Gabriel feels it will be renewed.","Scope and Contents Found Lizzy Williamson's glove in Church, but has not yet been able to return it. Wants Sally to write John asking him to see Dr. R. Grant the Deneoustrator [?] at he Jefferson School and see if he got the articles he promised Millington. Katy [his daughter?] hopes to soon play with little Lizzy a whole afternoon.","Scope and Contents Mr. J.W. Grigsby, who boarded with John Galt two years ago, is in town on his way to France where he is Consul at Bordeaux. News of the medical school. Feels Poe has had to give up editing the new magazine because of the \"hardness of the times.\" Poe recently became an editor of the Casket. Discusses his recent reading and a new bookstore.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.","Scope and Contents Describes the Commencement. Discusses getting teeth. Supposes the Tylers will now go to Washington since Harrison has died. Mentions Rev. Converse, John Coke, various Doctors in Philadelphia, and various young ladies in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents \"Williamsburg is as usual one of the dullest places in the whole world.\" Doubts the sincerity of Lizzy Tyler (now called the \"Young Princess\") in being distressed at Harrison's death. Will practice in Gloucester though prospects there are not entirely favorable. That evening orators for the 4 of July are to be elected by the students. Benjamin Garrett will probably win.","Scope and Contents Describes the appearance of Philadelphia while mourning President Harrison. Summarizes the inquiry into the United States Bank and future plans for it. News of the medical schools. Mentions Mr. Sheldon.","Scope and Contents Describes funeral of Mr. Lyne, which reminded her of that of Uncle Gabriel. Hopes William will pass his Greek examination.","Scope and Contents Is making money on radishes and \"salad\". Describes both his play activities and school.","Scope and Contents Understands that Paul [Loyall?] is going to settle on his Wisconsin land. Intend having an affair to repair the Old Church and the Wall.","Scope and Contents Lt. Lyne drowned. Is doing well in school. News of the family. [Note: These four letters are all on one sheet, with a date at the end of May 10, 1841. Lt. Lyne may well have been a relative, as his wife [?] is called Aunt Betsy.]","Scope and Contents Plans for ceremonies on the death of President Harrison. Comments on the newspaper's discussion of who will serve as hostess for President Tyler. Activities of office seekers. Mentions Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Stewart, and the Randalls.","Scope and Contents The girls are willing to give up their trip to Washington, Philadelphia, and New York, so that William can study for the \"A.M.\" but Alexander hopes William will take Col. Woodley's offer and teach his boys, and then study for the degree next term. Hopes he will master Greek as it would give him \"a name in Va. and will tell in your future efforts in life.\" News of the Drummonds.","Scope and Contents Fears they will never again have pleasant times together like last winter. News of Logan. Plans to spend the winter in New Orleans and then settle in St. Louis. Mentions Perkins [?], Miss Chamberlain of Richmond, Mrs. Rochelle, and Mrs. Lyle. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 paid by Dr. J. M. Galt to P. Blakiston [?], agent for Lea and Blanchard, for one year's subscription to the American Journal of the Medical Sciences, New Series, Nos. 3-6.","Scope and Contents Account for 4 weeks and 4 days board at $7.50 per week, plus $1.22 1/2 for blacking boots, totalling $35.37 1/2.","Scope and Contents News of their brother William's family, and of her own.","Scope and Contents An account, April 10-28, totalling $1.82 1/2 for sturgeon at .05 a pound.","Scope and Contents Their church (St. Paul's) may recover, but they hope to continue at Christ Church. Gabriella and Sally Galt may visit them. Discusses Mrs. Higgin's wedding.","Scope and Contents Discusses his school and plans to move to another teacher. Gabe saw wild turkeys and opossums in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Congratulates his son on the election, and discusses Mallory.","Scope and Contents Will start school at Geo. Hon's in July, though he does not want to leave Capt. Young. Their father made them burn their dominoes, as it was too much like gambling. [Note: These four letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents An account, February-April, for various cabinet-maker services, totalling $6.25.","Scope and Contents An account, April 21-May 1, for making and repairing horse trappings, totaling $4.00.","Scope and Contents Thomas Williamson, Junior, of Norfolk, desires appointment to the surveyor's department, Iowa Territory, and is qualified by his education at West Point, and experience as an engineer. [Note: Thomas Holmes Williamson, who was born in 1813, was a half-brother of Dr. John Galt Williamson and Gabriel Galt Williamson. See Williamson Genealogy.]","Scope and Contents Wrote the enclosed letter [above] reluctantly, for dislikes promoting the separation of a man and wife for three years, feels Tom may soon get a good position at home, and was not on such close terms with Tyler as to justify such a favor.","Scope and Contents Arranges for William to study full time the next year, if he will promise to help Alexander or James attain at least one year of college. Is raising rasberries, the proceeds from which will go toward the trip North. Wonders if William would be willing to take Alexander with him on a week long hike in the mountains, which might improve Alexander's health. Mentions Mr. Lyne's family, Dick Drummond, Paul, Richard Jeffery, and Dr. Leecock.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.80.","Scope and Contents Gabriella and Sally Galt from Williamsburg are at \"Aunt Sally's\". News of scarlet fever which killed Herman and his sister, and made Dr. Balfour, Jones [?], and Aaron Jeffery quite ill. Mentions Richard Leecock, Paul, and Joe. [Note: Gabriella (1816-1891) and Sally (1819-1860) Galt are children of William and Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I. E. I., p. 5. Aunt Sally was probably Sarah Trebell Galt Capron (1795-1847), a sister of Alexander Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.12., p.11]","Scope and Contents Will send his order of clothing as soon as possible. Suggests remittance by draft. The firm of Browning and Everett was dissolved December 9, 1839.","Scope and Contents Occurences while visiting and being visited by Gabriella and Sally Galt. Mentions Miss M. Barraud, Abraham Leonard, Lucy and Susan Wilkinson, Isaac Parker, Charles Swain, the Hunters and Mrs. Ignatius Higgins.","Scope and Contents Richmond boats no longer run Sunday, but now run on Monday. Hopes \"this eventful day\" passed satisfactorily. [Note: This must have been the day of William's examinations. These two letters were on one sheet of paper, and the following was enclosed with them.]","Scope and Contents Cousins Gabriella and Sally are going to stay with them a week, and in the area a month, but William has returned home. Looks forward to their walking trip and wonders if they will go to the natural bridge. Mentions Gabriel, Ruck, and Cornelius Herman whose father, aunt, and sister all died of scarlet fever. [Note: William is William Trebell Galt (1769-1826) of Williamsburg. Sally and Gabriella are his sisters.]","Scope and Contents Alexander, Jr., is disappointed in not being able to take a trip, but bears it well.","Scope and Contents Has decided it is too expensive for Zander to go on the mountain trip. Dick Drummond can now go downstairs. Jim was in a fight recently. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Discusses William's plans for the next year of school. Hopes William will defer his trip as the girls are anxious to see him and the father is pressed for money. The drought killed some of the raspberry bushes and has meant a 50 percent less yield than expected.","Scope and Contents Glad he passed his Greek examination. John Galt is appointed Superintendant of [ES] Hospital at $1,666 yearly. Gabriel Williamson wants to take them on the Pennsylvania but they are afraid. Does not worry about the decline of St. Paul's Church, for then they could attend Christ's Church. Mr. Robinson is selling his schoolhouse and moving to Richmond. A house is to be built for John Galt, and until then rooms are being fitted up in a wing. Mentions Col. Prior, Miss Hetley, Richard Drummond, Gabriella and Sally Galt, the Charles Smiths, Miss Field, W. Pierce, and Miss Hile. [Note: Dr. John Minson Galt II, who had just received his M.D. degree after studying in Philadelphia, succeeded his father, Dr. A.D. Galt, who served as Acting Superintendant from 24 April to 1 July, 1841. The senior Galt had been suffering from ill health for some time, and frequently mentions in his letter that some slight improvement gives him hopes of resuming medical pratice. Dr. A. D. Galt died November 20, 1841.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 1-June 17, totalling $150.18.","Scope and Contents An account, June 17-23, for the harnessmaker, totalling $4.00.","Scope and Contents A series of ten sentences with many spelling and grammatical errors, seemingly to be corrected on another sheet of paper.","Scope and Contents Sends $20 for his trip home, but hopes he can be economic.","Scope and Contents An invitation to the anniversary dinner of the students of William and Mary, Saturday, July 3. On reverse thoughts on \"the shadows of former feelings.\"","Scope and Contents An account, January 13-June 19, totalling $200.24. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Returns the $18 he borrowed while in Philadelphia. Feels he will have a good country practice for the 2 or 3 years he stays there before moving to some city. Asks about Coke.","Scope and Contents Account, January 26- July 1, totalling $12.25 for services on horses, carriages, and carts. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.77. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account for $4.50.","Scope and Contents A certificate is a graduate of the School of Ancient Languages of the University of Virginia. Signed by William Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty, and Gessner Harrison, Professor of Ancient Languages and Chairman of the Faculty.","Scope and Contents A certificate is a graduate in the French and Italian Languages and Literature of the University of Virginia. Signed by William Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty, Joseph Togno, M.D., and Gessner Harrison, Chairman of the Faculty.","Scope and Contents Comments on John's new position. Are moving when they return from a trip to Mr. Harrison's relatives in Cumberland. News of family health. Mentions Anne Smith, John Woods, and Anne McMurdo.","Scope and Contents An account, July 1-26, totalling $5.50.","Scope and Contents An account for the tailor, totalling $8.00.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.14.","Scope and Contents An account for $18.00 for furniture.","Scope and Contents An account for various goods totalling $29.00.","Scope and Contents Has sent her father the various goods he requested. Includes itemized account of costs.","Scope and Contents An account for $1.00 for repairing horse shoes.","Scope and Contents A record of the weather for August 1-6, giving sky conditions and temperatures at three times each day.","Scope and Contents Imagines Mr. Saunders is in Washington, where he should \"have an interesting visit at this critical juncture in the Session of Congress. The word veto seems to echo from Portland to N. Orleans...\" Papers say Robert Tyler said his father would veto the bank bill. Praises their minister, Mr. Hodges. Mrs. Lee died of a rapid consumption. Mentions Barbara Page, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, Edmund Murdaugh, Mr. Bright, Mr. Browne and Susan, Dr. Cole, and the Newtons.","Scope and Contents His views of the gossip concerning Mr. and Mrs. Tyler. Discusses the present administration. Mentions Mrs. Rochelle. Letter is torn and stained. [Note: Seemingly there was some gossip on the fact that Mrs. Tyler spent little time in Washington and none in the public view. This was almost certainly due to her state of invalidacy, and general ill health. She died in 1842.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.65. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Describes her husband's trip to Bordentown, where he saw J. Bonaparte's villa, and to Washington, where he dined at the White House. In Washington, he, Mr. Dew, and Mr. Wyatt had their pictures taken, but Mr. Dew was not satisfied with his. Is very pleased that Lizzy Tyler has joined the church. Dr. Carter Berkely and his wife recently visited them [note in EJG's hand at this point identifies Berkely as the physician that John practiced with in Philadelphia, and his wife as a sister of Bishop McIlvane. Mentions the entire Galt famiy. Sympathizes with Mr. Lee and his daughter in their loss.","Scope and Contents Hopes the work of Mr. Hodges and his temporary asistant will bring many into the church. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents A recipt for $2.25 received from Dr. Galt.","Scope and Contents Requests Elizabeth to give her brother the enclosed sheets of the Messenger, and ask him to use them carefully and write his corrections legibly.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $1.25 received from Dr. A.D. Galt.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Sheldon remained in town, and rides over frequently to bring them green-gage plums. Discusses society's criteria for chosing Belles and Beaux, in which wealth is the only thing given serious consideration. Her father's creed was that no man should ever use any of his wife's money, and that it should be left entirely to her disposal and so secured by law. Mrs. Lee died, like many of her family, of rapid consumption.","Scope and Contents Account, August 26-September 4, totalling $3.00.","Scope and Contents An acount totalling $1.75.","Scope and Contents Is going on his \"usual visit North\" in a few days, and will be glad to get them anything they need.","Scope and Contents Sprained his ankle the day after Robert Saunders left. Have been many promotions. News of scarlet fever in Portsmouth and Norfolk, of which three children of Adelaide Tyler Armstrong have died. Finds Cooper's works deteriorating. News of the Williamsons. Heard the whole Cabinet, except Webster, resigned, and Judge Upshur is now Secretary of the Navy. Praises former Secretary Badger. Mentions Dick Galt and William Gatewood.","Scope and Contents News of approaching marriages among many of their acquaintances.","Scope and Contents The confession of a Negro accused of nearly killing two women. A fight with school friends. Mentions Aunt Fullgham and Uncle Dick.","Scope and Contents Has order Bennetts Herald for his son. [Note: The three above sheets are all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Her sister is at the Springs, where she saw the remarkable cure of Waldie, the editor of the \"Circulating Library.\" News of the travels of her son, Mr. Vest, Judge Tucker and Mrs. Spenser. Describes a visit to Hickory Hill. [Note: o includes a note to Sally M. Galt, thanking her for her letter and expressing pleasure that Dr. [A.D.] Galt goes out, and hopes Dr. Williamson will recover.]","Scope and Contents Comments on Mr. Waldie's cure. Mrs. Coke, Nancy Marshall and her brother went to Montre John M. Galt boards at the Morris House in Philadelphia and often sees visitors from Virginia.","Scope and Contents Discusses her reading and comments on the improvement in \"Br. Jonathan\" since Willis became editor. Brought Mrs. Saunders' and Miss Barbara Page's flowers in to protect them from the frost. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Will send John all the information he can on the lunatics. Discusses the case of Ely, with information on other derangement in the family. Information on Mrs. Richardson [?] will be in his next letter. Asks John to ask Dr. A.D. Galt if he remembers Briggs, an inmate of the Hospital 35 years ago. Understands John Tyler [Jr] has been dismissed from office. Quotes Tyler's business card.","Scope and Contents An account of $14.57 for tax on five slaves, four horses, a carriage, and two gigs, and eight town levies. On reverse, memoranda on taxes owed by various people.","Scope and Contents The Tylers wanted John and Sally to go with them to Washington this summer. Describes a visit of Prince de Joinville. Scarlet fever is raging.","Scope and Contents Describes fight between Zander and Gabriel Capron. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of his school, including new students Arthur Kenneday and Samuel Redrick. News of the family. [Note: A.G's postscript that \"this is a bit of originality for you\" is quite true, for it is a mixture of Latin and English as only a young boy could compound them.]","Scope and Contents News of his school. Mentions Richard Capron, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Hon (both schoolmasters), Mr. Johnson, across the street who died, Myra Barraud's wedding, Mr. Wallis and Mr. John P. Scott.","Scope and Contents Mira Barraud was married last night. News of the illness of the Caprons. Jim is better after a mild case of scarlet fever.","Scope and Contents Is reading Hume's History of England, and began French. Mr. Tyler recognized father when he saw him today. Mentions various relatives.","Scope and Contents Father and the boys were in Williamsburg. Cousin Alexander Galt of Williamsburg is sick and father thinks he will die soon. Mentions many acquaintances, including Mira and Mr. Wilson, Miss Carmichael from Richmond, and Mary Butt.","Scope and Contents Cousin Alex is very low. He is now on his back, and cannot linger many weeks. [Note: It is hard to say which Alexander Galt of Williamsburg is referred to in these two letters. Both were quite illl, but Dr. Galt did die eight days later, while his son lingered on for another year.]","Scope and Contents Various business affairs he was taking care of for the Galts. Mentions Mrs. Gatewood and Miss Custis.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $2.50 received from Dr. A. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $11.88. [Note: This is actually headed \"The Estate of Doctor A.D. Galt\" indicating it was written some time after Galt's death on November 20.]","Scope and Contents Account of $31.00 for making a close stool, and a black walnut coffin and case. Endorsed. [Note: This is headed 1840, but is certainly meant for 1841, the day and date Dr. Galt died. ]","Scope and Contents Obituaries of Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt (1771-1841) from the Richmond Whig, the Churchman, Norfolk Beacon, Norfolk Phoenix, and two unidentified papers.","Scope and Contents Hopes Mr. Sylvester has begun his duties, and that William is benefitting from his great talents. Sends a newspaper obituary for Aunt Fullgham. Since they were poor, he and Richard Capron are paying the funeral expenses. Mentions Cunningham.","Scope and Contents Eulogy by the Court of Directors of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Copy, bordered in black. [Sent to the widow?].","Scope and Contents Was glad William was pleased with most of his professors, though he excepted \"that prince of pedants Geo Tucker Esq.\" Describes a meeting at the Court House to choose delegates to the education Convention in Richmond in December. The lectures of Professor Welles. Mentions J. Tally, Ben. Pollard, Bob Taylor, Rd. Leecock, Dr. Clinton, Mr. Sylvester, Va. Loyall, the Cooks, and John and Martin Cormick.","Scope and Contents Sympathizes with the Galts on the recent death of Dr. Galt. Sister is still ill.","Scope and Contents Just heard of his father's death, and sends his condolences. Would like to know the particulars at some time in the future.","Scope and Contents Caroline expects to be confined soon. News of family illnesses. Were most upset at the Bishop's death.","Scope and Contents Heard from Cousin Gabriella Galt that Dr. Galt's funeral procession was very large since \"every body was anxious to see the last of the good man.\" Mentions Virginia Loyall, Mr. Tazewell, Captain Drummond, Mr. Sylvester, and Mr. Vickery.","Scope and Contents Comments on changes from last year's loud Whig revels.","Scope and Contents Family news. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper. Part of that from Jim may be from Alexander Jr. as the handwriting seems to change.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $18.13.","Scope and Contents A letter of consolation. Family news.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $8.75 received from Dr. Galt.","Scope and Contents News of his schools. Mr. Vickery married Margaret Saunders.","Scope and Contents News of his schooling. Cousin Virginia Loyall is going to marry Littleton Tazewell.","Scope and Contents Is anxious to know how William did on his examination. [Note: The three above letters were all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of the family, especially Jimmy.","Scope and Contents An account with the tailor totalling $17.00.","Scope and Contents Wants to sell his servants and wonders if Galt would like to purchase Grace and her family and/'or Arrenor and her family.","Scope and Contents An account, January 1- December 31, totalling $9.50.","Scope and Contents Arrenor and her family will cost $800 to $1000, based on the appraisal by someone better acquainted with their value, or on the \"hiring tomorrow.\"","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.94.","Scope and Contents Fears they will think themselves forgotten in their hour of affliction, but the writer has been ill, and has a sick family. Asks to be remembered to Sally's mother and sister, and inquires about her mother.","Scope and Contents Would come to visit but for the illness of her sister [Barbara M. Page]. Understands that their affliction and Alexander's illness means they see no one. [Note: The affliction referred to may be the death of Dr. A.D. Galt in November 1841.]","Scope and Contents \"An Act to amend an act entitled 'an act to incorporate the trustees of the female academy of Williamsburg, and for other purposes.'\" [Note: This is either in two forms or the second half of the document is the act before amendment.]","Scope and Contents Describes his visit to Williamsburg, including mention of Edgar Barziza, Dr. Cole, Aunt Saunders, Mrs. Custis, Dick, and Mrs. Drummond, as well as many relatives.","Scope and Contents Discusses his trip to Williamsburg. Is enjoying the Pickwick Papers. Comments on the death of \"Aunt Fulgham\" at 75. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents A receipt for $1.51 received from Doctor Galt.","Scope and Contents Account for issuing summons, $1.26.","Scope and Contents An account of $1.89, the tax on 151 acres.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Elizabeth J. Galt's subscription to Volume 7 (1841) of the Southern Literary Magazine, costing $5.00. Reverse has handwritten notice that within was paid and, in another hand, that the 1843 volume was paid for by mail.","Scope and Contents Card admitting John M. Galt, M.D., to Lee W. Buffington, M.D.'s \"Instructions in Practical Pharmacy, Cupping, Bleeding and Dentistry at the Philadelphia Dispensary.\"","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Hill, Agent, for John M. Galt's $5.50 subscription to the Richmond Whig from January 1, 1841 to January 1, 1842.","Scope and Contents Describes the celebration of General Ingram's wedding to Miss Drury. Discusses the Norfolk Register's demise and the new \"Old Dominion.\" Thinks the Collegian has deteriorated since he was at the University. Mentions R. Leecock, J. Pearce, Dr. Clinton and J. Vickery.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by M. Sallen, for $1.68 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for various goods.","Scope and Contents Receipt by C. B. Hill, Agent, on receipt of Dr. A. Galt's $5.00 for a subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 1841 to 8 January 1842.","Scope and Contents Consoles Mrs. Galt on the death of Dr. Galt. Family news. Encloses receipts for 1841 taxes on lots in Richmond and Henrico County that are part of Gabriel Galt's estate.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $6.13.","Scope and Contents Describes a trip from [?] to Philadelphia. Is attending the Jefferson School, which he is very pleased with. Sends messages to various friends and acquaintances. Mentions many friends [from the University?] who are in Philadelphia, including Harris, Nunn, Tailor, Shelton, and Henry.","Scope and Contents Consoles him on Dr. Galt's death. Gabriel Galt Williamson is about to board ship and asked him to write that he purchased the nuy [?] Sally.","Scope and Contents Congratulates William on passing the examinations so well, and thinks he may get the \"A.ch.\" and then the professorship. She and Alexander had their palates cut, as a health measure. Mrs. Matilda Maupin died of typhus. Jimmy is a good friend of Elizabeth Williamson's.","Scope and Contents Describes having his palate cut. Discusses school. Uncle Dick's packet sunk while full of sand, but he thinks it can be raised.","Scope and Contents Discusses school. Mentions Lizzy Williamson, Richard Gatewood, and Gab. Galt Capron.","Scope and Contents Has discussed with several friends what the action of the Visitors in regard to the professorship will be. Feels if William gets the A.M. he can get the professorship. Discusses Alexander's and Jim's schooling. [Note: These four letters are all on one sheet of paper. Elizabeth Williamson is Gabriel Galt Williamson's daughter. Richard Gatewood was some relative of Gabriel's dead wife Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson. Gabriel Galt Capron was one of Jim's first cousins, the son of his father's sister Sarah Trebell Galt Capron.]","Scope and Contents An account for freight totalling $.13.","Scope and Contents Discusses what William should write to Mr. Rogers. Family news, including that if it is true that the Girard Bank has failed William's Aunt Nancy has lost her stock in it. \"These times remind me strongly of the South Sea bubble.\" Mentions Bright and Richard Jeffrey.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.25.","Scope and Contents Memorandum of account for January, 1842, with various copies of a parting phrase on the reverse.","Scope and Contents Responds to Mrs. Saunders note of consolation on the death of Dr. Galt. Describes her father as never uttering \"one word of praise or one word of reproof.\" [Note: This may be a rough draft or an unsent letter.]","Scope and Contents A receipt for $7.70 received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Was surprised by Gatewood's letter since Gabriel Galt Williamson had said the children would be returning to Williamsburg in 2-3 weeks, but since Gatewood is their nearest relative she will not interfere. \"Copy\" written at top of letter.","Scope and Contents Does not agree that it is now more incovenient for the children to reside \"at my Mother's.\" [ \"Copy\" at top.] [Note: These two letters, seemingly rough drafts, are on the same sheet of paper. Thomas Gatewoood must have been either the father or the brother of Gabriel Galt Williamson's wife, Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 18-February 6, totalling $11.77.","Scope and Contents Describes his work at medical school. Mentions \"Old George\", Compton, Higginbotham, Norris, Rodere, and Flannagan, all seemingly professors or students at the University.","Scope and Contents Saw an advertisement in the Richmond Enquirer that on July 3 an election will be held to fill the post of professor of ancient languages [at William and Mary] vacated by Mr. Dabney Browne. William should start preparing as a candidate. Will write his friends among the Visitors, including Dr. Peachy, Ed. Ruffin, J.C. Pryor, and Col. Blow. Mentions other Visitors, and College Officials. Feels William should mention the subject to Mr. Rogers and Dr. Harrison. The church is experiencing a great revival, brought about by the preaching of Mr. Philip Slaughter of Culpeper.","Scope and Contents An account of $11.50 for making a coat, pants, and double breasted vest.","Scope and Contents News of his schoolwork. Drew a picture of the Hospital. Mentions Gabe, Sam Marsh, and Mary Wilkinson.","Scope and Contents News of the family and the church.","Scope and Contents Dr. John from Baltimore is drawing great crowds to the church.","Scope and Contents News of his school, and of the family's health. Tales of his schoolmates. [Note: These four letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Has received $20 to rent pew 15 until next Easter. On reverse, various financial notes.","Scope and Contents Hopes William will do well that day [on an examination?]. News of the church and the impression of Dr. Johns [?] on various friends.","Scope and Contents \"Times are worse here than I ever thought they...could be... The only currency... (Illinois paper) is not worth [anything]...\" Has joined the Native American Association. Discusses the political situation there. His impression of conditions in Norfolk. Messages to various friends. News of his various pranks. Mentions Pat Cunningham, Wm. Steed, and John Perry.","Scope and Contents News of the family including Caroline Lambert Harrison's son. News of the Empies. Mr. Enders bought out Gabriel's interest in the Old City Tavern, and should expect his proportion of the rent.","Scope and Contents Hopes that with Mr. Rogers' brother as professor of chemistry the course will be easier. William's uncle Patrick is commander at Fort Niagara.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents Describes Mr. Lyne's tombstone. News of various relatives. Uncle Patrick's letter contained a deed for some of the western land. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of his ship. Rescued $40,000 or $50,000 worth of property \"out of the clutches of those wretches who infest\" St. Juan De Nicaraugua.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.00 received from Mrs. Galt.","Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary. Understands from Thomas White that Dew is working on an article for the \"Messenger.\" Hopes to soon be able to spend more time on a long-planned systematic work. Asks to be remembered to \"Mrs. Peachy the Doctor and family.\" Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Requests Saunders favorable consideration for William's application for the professorship at William and Mary. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Feels the recipient is the best medical man to judge Dr. A.D. Galt's mental ability, and wants his advice on publishing Galt's writings on his various medical cases. Plans to \"collect the cases together into separable chapters [?],... without any remarks of my own; and trans-cribed precisely as it was originally written.\" [Note: John M. Galt published Galt's Practice of Medicine in 1843].","Scope and Contents William must be pleased by the support of Dr. Harrison and Mr. Rodgers in his application for the professorship. He has written to Ed. Ruffin, Dr. Peachy, Professor Saunders, Col. McCandlish, Col. Blow, Col. Pryor and John B. Sewell, and mentioned the problem to George Loyall. Hopes Mr. Rogers will get the support of Mr. Dew and Dr. Empie. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of one of her children. [draft?] [Note: On reverse, a penciled note signed by Elizabeth J. Galt requesting the recipient to keep the electrical machine which he got for John if it comes while John is still away. Returns journal lent to [her father?] before his death. This is a draft of a letter to Mr. Millington- See April 1843.]","Scope and Contents Is pleased to help John with the project he wrote about on the 21st [see letter]. \"From my knowledge of the medical book market... I am convince, that... a separate volume,... would not only lose money... but... would ... preclude the acquisition of extended reputation.\" Suggests selections in succeeeding numbers of a periodic Recommends that John write Dr. Hays, the Editor of the American Journal of Medical Science.","Scope and Contents Discussed William's candidacy with Col. Blow who expressed his hope of reorganizing the Professorship of Humanity, to \"make it something more than a grammar school for boys.\" He said, \"it was the desire of the Visitors to cherish Virginia feelings...\" Sends two drawings by Alexander Jr.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $7.33.","Scope and Contents Went through his father's papers, and found the debt from \"Uncle Galt\" was £471.15.8, due in 1785. The money was lent when he was in \"embarrassed circumstances.\" When $20,000 or $30,000 could have been obtained for the Tavern, Lambert's father advised a sale, but \"Aunt Galt\" did not take the advice. Lambert's sisters, Eliza and Sally, \"are now in the situation Uncle Galt's children were when my Father befriended them and would thankfully receive from his descendants any sum they may think reasonable-- taking into consideration the reduced price of the Property.\" L [copy] [Note: William Lambert's father was David Lambert of Richmond, who married Sarah Ege. Uncle Galt is probably Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) who married Sarah Ege's sister Elizabeth. Gabriel Galt was Dr. John Williamson's grand-father.]","Scope and Contents \"Calender kept in Williamsburg Virginia by A.D. Galt [Jr.?] showing the progress of Vegetation the mean maximum and minimum temperature and the prevailing Winds\" during January-March 1841, and January- March 1842. AD","Scope and Contents Calls the recipient's attention to William R. Galt's qualifications for the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary College.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent, for Dr. A.Galt's subscription to the Richmond Enquirer, $5.00 for January 8, 1842 to January 8, 1843.","Scope and Contents Account of $4.17, paid. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.37.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.","Scope and Contents Is happy that Dr. Harrison, Mr. Rogers, Mr. Tucker, and Dr. Kraitzer have all shown such friendship for Williamsburg. Feels a letter from Henry St. George Tucker would be especially favorable to the Visitors, even though it could only be on general character. Mary Butt died yesterday. She was almost certainly engaged to Gabriel Maupin.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.37.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.00.","Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]","Scope and Contents Comments on William's letter with its news of the University's faculty and students. News of friends in Philadelphia, including Henry Ashton, Harris, and Shleton. Discusses the engagement of Susan Thoroughgood.","Scope and Contents Finds Norfolk \"gloomy beyond description [with] the youngsters... all joining the church and temperance Society...\" Mentions Eversfield, Dr. Leecock, and Tom Cooke. Attends some lectures, and practices among the poor. Will go to North Carolina in the fall and then maybe to the far west. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Describes her illness after the birth of her baby and his naming. News of her Lambert relatives. Many people have joined Dr. Empie's church, and generally there is a great interest in religion.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.50 received from Mr. Vest for repairing a watch for Elizabeth Galt. [Printed billhead.]","Scope and Contents Recommendation of William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]","Scope and Contents Sends the graduated glass measure, which is part of the rain gauge which he sent the day before. Explains the working of the gauge in great detail.","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's proficiency in French and Italian. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]","Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Ancient Languages. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in William R. Galt's [?] hand.]","Scope and Contents News of the family. Is going to \"Williamsburgh\" on Saturday. Mentions Mary and Gabriel Capron, Eliza Benn and Gen. Hodge. Letter is torn.","Scope and Contents Received Mr. Roger's and Dr. Kraitzin's letters. Has talked to Mr. G. Loyall, Dr. Wilson, and Dr. Baylor about the application. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Results of his conversation with Judge Tucker. Requests his conversation with Judge Tucker. Requests that his father tear off the letter on the following sheet [other half of the folded paper] and send it to Dr. Wilson.","Scope and Contents Requests that his candidacy be presented to the Board of Visitors at the proper time. Encloses letters of recommendations. [Note: There is a draft of this letter.]","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character and proficiency. Endorsed. [Note: There are two copies of this letter, one probably in William R. Galt's hand, and the other in two different [?] hands.]","Scope and Contents Encloses his letter to Mr. Dew, and Judge Tucker's to the Visitors. Thinks should get letters from Mr. Geo. Loyall, Dr. Wilson, Dr. Baylor, and Mr. Jno. Tazewell. Will send the letters the end of May. Will go to Williamsburg before July 5. While it is strange that most of the letters are from Democrats, \"it would be hard to find a Whig, whose letters I would care about, in Norfolk.\" His Democratic leaning might go against him since \"Wm and Mary has been a sort of Whig political school... ever since the proclamation.\" Feels his father should not write on the last sheet of the letter since some of the students love to pry.","Scope and Contents Hopes he will study hard. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper].","Scope and Contents Mr. John Tazewell will write a letter about the professorship. Feels William has enough letters and that he should not go to Williamsburg before the election. News of the election, and Democratic victories in the area.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $9.08.","Scope and Contents \"Calender kept at Williamsburg Virginia by Alexander D. Galt showing the progress of vegetation, the mean maximum and minimum temperature... and the direction of the winds...,\" January- April, 1841, and January-April, 1842.","Scope and Contents Relates the latest developments in William's attempt to get the Professorship.","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follows this sheet.]","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. [Copy] [Note: The original of this letter follow this sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of the family. Many people joined the Church. Strategy in William's candidacy. [Note: This letter, and the copies of the other three, are all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents His sisters are visiting \"sister Polly\" in Williamsburg. Matilda and Kathe Friend Cole have died. News of her family. William's Uncle Patrick is on the Board to examine the West Point Cadets. Mentions Ben Pollard, Jesse and Robert [Cole?], Aaron Jeffery, Robert Timberlake, and Lucy Wilkerson, Virginia Loyall, Capt. Chapman, and C. Hall.","Scope and Contents Certifies William R. Galt's character. Endorsed. [Note: There is a copy of this letter in another hand.]","Scope and Contents News of the family, especially illnesses. Financial matters concerning the \"old tavern,\" which Parker rents. Mr. Enders willl soon be entitled to half the rent, as he has John's and Gabriel's shares. \"I congratulate you all on your escape from the Fire, and am truly sorry for John's loss by water; I hope the vessel is yet safe, and that he will yet get his collection of valuable Books.\" Mentions Mr. Hodges and John Hall. [Note: According to an entry in the Diary kept by Alexander Galt, Jr., in 1841-1842 (Galt Papers), a fire occurred on April 4, 1842, starting at 2 a.m. The fire destroyed or damaged at least eight structures, and come within 3-4 lots of the Galt's house.]","Scope and Contents Encloses various letters recommending William for Saunders and President Dew. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Ann wrote from Williamsburg that Mr. Millington told \"Cousin Polly\" there were nine candidates, but only three had a chance and William was one of these. Jim is studying with Mr. Pasc His father is \"determined to give [him] every chance [since] he has a splendid intellect. \" Mentions Mrs. Saunders, Dick [of Williamsburg] and young Dick Gatewood.","Scope and Contents Passed his mathematical examination and is studying for the other four. Is grateful for the letters of recommendation.","Scope and Contents Finds Cousin \"Jean\" Galt \"un savant jeune homme et... tres aime.\" News of his school. Mentions Cousin Mary [Capron?], and Little John Sikes. [The first part of this letter is in French]","Scope and Contents Started \"french school.\" Enjoys Christ Church Sunday School.","Scope and Contents Imagines that since William has passed mathematics he can consider himself \"safe\" [for the M.A. degree?]. ANS [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 15- May 20, totalling $7.92. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by J. E. James, agent for Wm. E. Cunningham and Co., for $15.00 received from Dr. A.D. Galt's estate for a subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Caroline Gazette, for October 1, 1839 to September 30, 1842.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.97.","Scope and Contents The list spans February-May 1841 and January- May 1842.","Scope and Contents Aunt Mary Ann told the writer that Mr. Dew considers \"brother\" William R. Galt fully qualified for the position at the College. Their relatives were disappointed at not seeing Mary. Fragment only.","Scope and Contents Collect the rent of the \"Old Tavern\" and encloses Mrs. Galt's share of $25.00. Mr. Enders bought Gabriel's share on January 14 and John's on March 1. News of his and his wife's health.","Scope and Contents While in Williamsburg learned little about William's prospects, but does relate the news he heard. Describes a conversation with Col. Pryor, who responded to the news of applicants from Connecticut and New York with \"Yankees would not do in Wmsburg.\" Julia Travis and Sarah Saunders returned from Williamsburg with William's sisters.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.00.","Scope and Contents Attended a Fair sponsored by the young ladies of Mrs. Ashbury's school. Elizabeth's uncle William Gatewood sailed from Charleston for Harver.  He will travel in Europe all summer and return to his wife and children in October. Mentions Mary Frances Duvall, Margaret Ann Vickery, Elizabeth's cousins Richard and Robert Gatewood, and her Aunt Betsy Gatewood. [Note: Thomas Gatewood was Elizabeth's grandfather.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.08.","Scope and Contents Latest news in regard to William's candidacy.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.","Scope and Contents Describes their trip to Williamsburg, and the general confidence that William will get the Professorship at the College. News of social events among their friends in Williamsburg. The Norfolk Blues and Juniors are to participate in the July 4th celebration in Williamsburg, and encamp on one of the greens.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $23.17.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.17.","Scope and Contents An account of $.88.","Scope and Contents Encloses a letter from his daughters. [Note: On the reverse are sketches of three men, a woman, and a boat.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.13.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $10.80.","Scope and Contents An account, June 1-24, totalling $1.62.","Scope and Contents Suggests that William come home by boat on July 6, so that John Williamson or William Galt could give him the news at Jamestown. Mentions Richard Leecock, Richard Jeffery, and Paul.","Scope and Contents News of school and the Mayorial election. Mentions Uncle Patrick Galt, Gabe [Capron?], Cousins Richard Jeffery and Richard Leecock and Paul Loyal[l]. [Note: There is a note written June 27 by William's father notifying William that he sent him $20.]","Scope and Contents Notifies Dew that William R. Galt will receive the M. A. degree on July 4. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, January 20- June 30, totalling $1.50.","Scope and Contents Introduces Mr. Minnigerode, of Philadelphia, a native of Germany \"and a gentleman of finished education.\" He is a candidate for the Chair of Ancient Languages at the College.","Scope and Contents Gives all the information he has learned on the situation of the election of Professor of Ancient Languages. Feels William's chances are not very good. John Galt \"seems to take a wonderful interest in the management of his patients in the Hospital.\"","Scope and Contents Requests Galt to send him a copy of his journal on the weather, as part of a wide geographic study of the weather for the Navy Department. Includes a sample form. Asks Galt to send the \"Circular\" on to someone else in the state, to get their cooperation. Requests that the letter be published to foster more interest.","Scope and Contents Diploma of the University of Virginia, granting William R. Galt the degree of Master of Arts. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Secretary of the Faculty and Gessner Harrison, Chairman of the Faculty. DS","Scope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Chemistry of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and Wm. R. Rogers for the Professor of Chemistry.","Scope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Moral Philosphy of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and George Tucker, Professor of Moral Philosophy. DS","Scope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Natural Philosophy of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and Wm. R. Rogers, Professor of Natural Philosophy.","Scope and Contents Certificate that William R. Galt is a graduate of the School of Mathematics of the University of Virginia. Signed by Wm. Wertenbaker, Gessner Harrison, and P. Powers, Professor of Mathematics.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.67.","Scope and Contents Describes the conditions of the election at William and Mary and why Mennigerode was elected on the first ballot. Asks him to tell Loyal that he has been elected a Visitor.","Scope and Contents \"On my mentioning to the Directors, the answer which they gave to their resolution of June 29th; they resolved, that their resolution... applied equally to the Matron's lot, as that of the institutional proper. \" ANS [Note: William T. Galt (1814-1854), an employee of ESH, was Dr. John M. Galt's second cousin.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.12 1/2.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.62.","Scope and Contents News of family health. Richmond \"is duller and less business done than I have ever known here.\" Affairs in regard to the rent of the old tavern.","Scope and Contents News of his home, and especially his brother. Mentions various friends, probably from the University. Postmarked Hicksford, VA.","Scope and Contents Is sending $300 as part payment of his mother's portion of the debt of her father to Lambert's father. Figures her whole portion of the debt is $789. Professor Saunders brings the money, and cannot call on Lambert, but can be reached at Mr. Archibald Bair's. [Note: Gabriel Galt (1748-1788), John's maternal grandfather, seems to have borrowed money from his wife's brother-in-law at a time when Galt was in financial straits.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.67.","Scope and Contents Is disappointed that she did not come up to visit.","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.31.","Scope and Contents Informs him of a new academy being built at Littleton, in Sussex County, where he might be able to get a good job.","Scope and Contents Requests a journal of the weather for certain dates in February, July, and August 1842. Wants as many observers as possible for future storms.","Scope and Contents William Cornick left for Tennessee where he will settle as a doctor. News of a bad storm and a \"fuss with the negroes\" in Philadelphia. Mentions various [University?] friends and who some of them will marry, including Ranks, Justice Hendren and Jane Cochran, Stark and Miss Hunter, Rudder, Wm. Jenkins, and Bob Timbelake.","Scope and Contents Describes their trip to Washington. In Washington the President and Mrs. Waller inquired about the Galts. Mentions Mr. Roosevelt of New York, and Mrs. Palmer of Richmond, formerly Miss Enders, who claimed relationship to Mrs. Mary D. Galt. [Note: Elizabeth Walker Enders (1815-1890), the wife of William Palmer, was a first cousin of Mary D. Galt. See Ege Genealogy II. A. 4. a, p.5.]","Scope and Contents Could not get him the maps he wanted and suggests he writes Richmond. His father wrote to learn the price of subscribing to the Boston Times.","Scope and Contents Mr. Strobia has gone to the hot springs. News of the family. Dr. Johns has been elected assistant Bishop of Virginia, and when he is consecrated in October the Bishops of North Carolina, Maryland, and New York will be there. Mentions Matilda Southall.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.","Scope and Contents Summary of the weather, August 1-18, with readings taken three times a day.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Receipt for the $300 paid on Gabriel Galt's debt.","Scope and Contents An account, July 1- August 19, totalling $8.25. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, August 23-27, totalling $1.25.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $7.25.","Scope and Contents The summary spans January-August 1842.","Scope and Contents Everyone is happy that William will be working in Williamsburg, and with Mr. Pryor, \"who holds, both morally and intellectually, so high a place in the estimation of the community.\" [Note: This may be a draft of a letter, as it is on a torn scrap of paper.]","Scope and Contents Finds the place very dull, with few amusements. Describes the Springs themselves with their facilities. Chronicles the many amusements at the White Sulpher Springs. News of his wife, the Harrisons and a Mrs. Persico [?].","Scope and Contents An account totalling $25.00 for repairs to the house.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.62.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.33.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.04.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.94.","Scope and Contents Summary of the weather, September 1-22, with readings taken three times a day.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.94.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.00.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.75.","Scope and Contents Hopes Elizabeth will remember what Elizabeth J. Galt taught her, and give little trouble to Mrs. Saunders who is going to teach her. Alexander bought bubble pipes for when Lizzie and Tommie return. News of the animals, especially the cats. Mentions Marion Moore, Cynthia and Lucy Tucker, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, and Eliza, Walker, and Willie.","Scope and Contents \"Brother and myself... are hopeless Invalids, so far as recovery is concerned.\" [Note: These two letters are on the same black-bordered sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to Wm. \"Gault\". News of various [University?] friends, including Rudder, Laz, Dabney, \"the old justice,\" and John Thompson.","Scope and Contents Has four young ladies in his French class and hopes will soon have more.","Scope and Contents His brother Alexander's health is constantly improving. He is not losing time in school for he says mathematics and Greek and Latin to William. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents .","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.00.","Scope and Contents News of his medical practice, and especially the prevalent fever. Understands he is going to assist Mr. Pryor, in Williamsburg. If so, reminds him to be sure and meet Mr. Millington, an old and valued friend. His brother Leroy plans a trip to Paris, and he may go there in a year. Mentions his sister, Mrs. Ashburn.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.38.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $26.00.","Scope and Contents Plans to visit Williamsburg with Patrick Galt maybe next month.","Scope and Contents Receipt for 11 bushels of oats received from Mr. Savages' servant. Wants to pay the account. On reverse: Reciept of Wm. Durfey for Mr. Savage for $9.60 received from Mrs. Galt. Oct. 4 [?], 1842.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.44.","Scope and Contents An account, October 19-25, totalling $90.60.","Scope and Contents Jim is doing very well in school. Is Dr. Cole to be married? Is pleased that Zander is doing well.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.00.","Scope and Contents Uncle Patrick [Galt] must go to New York to have something done to his teeth. News of various social calls they have received and made.","Scope and Contents Sold his fox for $1.09. They had to get rid of it for it was killing chickens.","Scope and Contents Jim wrote his letter without notice, in 20 minutes. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of his family.","Scope and Contents It is no wonder he likes his French class, with Gippy [Gabriella Galt], Sally Maria [Galt] and Miss Rosa in it. News of the weddings of several friends, the Fair, and various relatives.","Scope and Contents Hopes his present life will improve his health. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents In regard to a debt with Dr. A.D. Galt's estate, in which suit has been instituted. Requests a longer time in which to pay. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, August 20- November 9, totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.06.","Scope and Contents Account, November 12-21, totalling $8.75.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.69.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $.90 for 1 1/2 bushels.","Scope and Contents Wonders if William can give him any information on a position for a classical and mathematic teacher in southern Virginia. Wants the information for a friend.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.36.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.62.","Scope and Contents The girls are going to Williamsburg with various things for William and Alexander, but neither their father nor their Uncle Patrick can go with them. The enclosed letter to Gabriella [Galt] requests that [her brother] William meet the girls at the Grove.","Scope and Contents An account, October 26-December 16, totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.97.","Scope and Contents Invites Galt and Dr. John Williamson to dinner that day at 3:30.","Scope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of her son Alexander. [Note: Alexander Galt, who was born May 20, 1814, died December 4, 1842. His health seems to have been poor for many years.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.50.","Scope and Contents The order instructs Dr. John M. Galt, administrator of A. D. Galt, to pay Richard Bassett $33.01, the balance due him. With receipt signed by Bassett.","Scope and Contents The letters of recommendation should be sent soon. Badly stained.","Scope and Contents An account, August 13, 1841-1842, totalling $4.87 1/2.","Scope and Contents Sends Lizzie and Tommy some candy, cakes, and apples.","Scope and Contents An account of $20.00 for hire of Arenor for the last year. Receipt on reverse signed by John G. Williamson.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $12.50.","Scope and Contents Discusses favorable comments on William and from Revd. Mr. Beall and Mr. Hodges, and the effects on his future of any early marriage. [Note: William R. Galt married Mary William Ware in July 1843]","Scope and Contents Hopes Mrs. Galt's fever has disapperared and mind \"has become more composed.\" News of the family. Encloses Mrs. Galt's portion of the rent, excluding the $6 due the Albion. [Black-bordered paper]","Scope and Contents Advises him to postpone marriage until he can support a wife, even if has \"committed [himself] too far to retract.\" Thinks of bringing Alexander back from Williamsburg, when the girls return. Mentions Dr. Cole and \"Cousin John.\"","Scope and Contents The content is theology, Dante's Inferno, and Spenser's Fairy Queen.","Scope and Contents Both the lady and Mr. Pryor has consented so nothing lacks but the \"wherewith\" If can come to a good arrangement with Mr. Pryor they will stay for he learns more there than in Norfolk, except in French. Instructions to Aunt Sally Leecock on the kind of shirt he likes.","Scope and Contents Hopes the \"accompanying Fates, wishes and may by the might of your magic, be transmuted into the more tangible and useful form of silver-- or even copper.\" Her health will not let her give more help.","Scope and Contents Sends a ring his sisters bought. Wants William to clarify the arrangements with Mr. Pryor if William marries Miss Ware.","Scope and Contents Introduces Dr. John M. Galt, who is touring the Northern and Eastern states. Although ESH \"as yet labours under many disadvantages,\" Galt has done an excellent job. Barziza visited Bell in 1838.","Scope and Contents Encloses letters of introduction to Drs. Woodward [?] and Bell, both of whom he knows. Questions treatment of two patients and responsibilities while Galt is away.","Scope and Contents News of his trip.","Scope and Contents \"If you go the Northern Asylums be sure to deliver the Steward's [Barziza?] letters; for I'll venture to say that no other Institution has a steward who could write such letters, let his other qualifications be what they may.\" Requests that he brings a few books.","Scope and Contents Mother is busy reading the newspapers, while Elizabeth sends out the [ESH Annual?] reports. Mr. Millington said that when he lived in London he had three tame eagles in his backyard. Understands George Nottingham changed his name and will receive much property from son-less Judge Upsher. Mentions the Misses Christian, Hon. Henry A. Wise, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Judge T[ucker?], and Mr. Dew.","Scope and Contents Mentions B's [Barziza's?] letters, and wonders what W. Lambert said about the Claim. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of his visit to relatives in Richmond, and of the trip to Philadelphia, including looks at Mount Vernon and the White House. Publishing will cost from $500-600. Mentions Robert Tyler, the Tyler daughters, Miss Barron, Henry Selden, Dorsey, Mr. Sully, Mary Cartle [?], and Mrs. Nott [?].","Scope and Contents According to Mr. Millington, Mr. Minnegerode is publishing a Greek book, \"the last book in all human probability, that he will ever write poor man.\" News of a spat between their neighbor, Mrs. M., and her boarder Mrs. L. Mentions Cousin Lucy Saunders, Roberts Saunders, Mrs. Hallam, the Hodges, Mr. Savage, Ben Millar, Dr. Cole, and Mrs. Adison.","Scope and Contents Mentions Mrs. Sewel of Gloucester, Maria E., A. Southal, Henly Taylor, and Mrs. Galt, in her news of the family and friends. Postscript from Elizabeth mentions that the \"servants at the hospital\" think John is going to Philadelphia to be married. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents An account with the tailors totalling $41.00.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $363.54, received from Dr. John M. Galt for printing Galt's Medical Cases.","Scope and Contents Describes the Asylum at Frankford, which he visited. Saw Mr. Stewart there, and met Mr. Worthington, Dr. Earle's replacement. Describes the Pennsylvania Hospit Provisions for the publishing of the books. Mentions the Misses Cooper, Mr. Rose, Dr. Bell, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs. Taylor.","Scope and Contents News of a revival in Suffolk, and his teaching at a school which is \"too much under the control of the popular will\". Mentions John T. Bidgood and Mr. Kuling, and asks to be remembered to the Doctor.","Scope and Contents News of family activities, including Elizabeth's work to send out the Reports. Enjoys making \"hail-stone lemon-ade.\" Describes the comet. Mentions Mr. Wise, Mrs. Tucker's brother, Mr. Barziza and Mr. Minnegerode.","Scope and Contents Advice for John's health in the cold weather. Mentions who preached the day before. Postscript from Elizabeth on her progress with the Reports. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Introduces Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents An account, January 10-March 23, totalling $32.55.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent for the Richmond Whig for $5.00 received from Dr. J. M. Galt for his subscription from 1 January 1842 to 1 January 1843.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Thos. L. Lyne, Agent for the Richmond Compiler for $4.00 for A.D. Galt's subscription from 20 May 1841 to 20 May 1842.","Scope and Contents Was quite upset by Anne's news as \"he [?] was the last person that I would have suspected of doing such a thing.\" Will return to Norfolk with Alexander on Friday.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $87.00 received from Dr. John M. Galt for printing Medical Practice.","Scope and Contents He has been pricing \"sophas\" for Elizabeth. News of various relatives and their healths. Caroline's husband is a warder of St. James Church. The Strobias live near Dr. Empie's Church.","Scope and Contents Sends the buff paper she asked him to order from Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents His good impressions of the family he visited [family of his bride of that year Gabriella Woolfolk?]. Has had several requests for \"John's Books.\"","Scope and Contents Requests him to keep the electrical machine until John returns. Returns the scientific journal he lent [her father or brother Alexander].","Scope and Contents News of the family, including John's trip to Philadelphia to publish a book on insanity, and a selection from their father's papers. John has visited New York, Hartford, Worcester, Charlestown, and Boston. A word sketch of Sally. Will move with John once the house purchased for him is finished. The new house \"is considered a desirable residence, having a good garden with fine fruit and c.,\" but they will miss their old one. Ill health has \"made me an exile from the social world for six years past.\" Comments on news of the Galts and Brownes.","Scope and Contents Received his invitation to visit them during the Convention, but only Sally might be able to go, though she is so very shy that she prefers to stay at home. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. The latter, with its mention of the invitation to visit during the Convention is almost certainly to John H. Strobia of Richmond.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.88.","Scope and Contents Sent croton oil in the usual form, but can furnish it in bulk. Has no peppermint like the sample sent, but can get them.","Scope and Contents News of his schoolwork. Sends messages to Lizzy, Tom, and Sally. AL [Note: On back is unsigned note to Alexander telling him to be sure and visit at the Grove, and including a message for \"cousin Lizzie.\" It mentions \"Sister Mary,\" so may be from one of William Trebell Galt's children.]","Scope and Contents Their mother is plaiting a stripted muslin apron for Lelia Saunders. Discusses in general terms, a recent case at the Hospital. Everyone is pleased she went to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Misses Sally, but is glad she can hear so much good preaching. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents An account, October 18, 1842- May 25, 1843, with note, dated Richmond, May 27, 1843, notifying Galt that most of the items ordered have been sent. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account dated January 16-May 28.","Scope and Contents Mary is sick so they cannot return home. Therefore, Galt is to dismiss the female part of the school, except the French class. Is anxious to hear how is America.","Scope and Contents Describes Samuel and LaFayette Robinson, Major Skyren, Charles Parmer, Robert Crouch, and various other beaux. Describes some of their social activities. LaFayette Robinson thinks Gabriella's brother is very rich, eccentric, and agreeable. They expect Gabriel Williamson and his bride shortly.","Scope and Contents Pleased that America is improving, and that he may get the Academy in Norfolk. Mary is better, but they will not yet return home.","Scope and Contents The \"sopha\" is on its way. News of the family, with comment that most are \"pretty much as when Sally left.\"","Scope and Contents Describes their visit [to Richmond?]. Finds she preferred the country to town. Should begin making preparations for his marriage. Suggests he get some new shirts and drawers.","Scope and Contents There is strong feeling that under its present organization the Academy will fail. \"Little Dick Capron\" said there are only 60 scholars and half of those plan to leave. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents News of the Academy and Cooke's tri. Mentions John Tazewell, Mr. Mayo, Mr. Hopkins, and Mr. P.","Scope and Contents News of changes in the administration of the Academy. Feels Pryor would make a good Superintendent of the high school.","Scope and Contents Will not take a position at the Academy unless Mr. Pryor is chosen president. Discusses Mr. Pryor's qualifications for the position.","Scope and Contents News of the Academy and Cooke's tri. Alexander, Jr. is to come home and bring Gabriella and Sally Betty [Galt] with him. Encloses names of some fo the Trustees for the Academy. Mentions Ben. Pollard, and Scott.","Scope and Contents Is sending some books and Campbell's magazine. Has taken out a subscription to the \"Anglo-American\" for Elizabeth. [Note: There is an initial at the bottom of this letter, but it is quite unclear. Since the two following letters from Old Point Comfort are from Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson, Gabriel's new wife, might these be from her?]","Scope and Contents They will soon be in Williamsburg. She is very anxious to become better acquainted with her new children, and take them with her to visit her kin.","Scope and Contents Describes activities there. Mentions Mr. Moody.","Scope and Contents News of the Academy and his conversations with John Tazewell, and Charles Shield on the subject. Reports the severe illness of Dr. Baylor, with something similar to what struck Drs. Jeffery and Stark.","Scope and Contents The articles ordered for the Hospital have been sent. Could not get good quality Morphine there but will get some soon and send it.","Scope and Contents News of the children, and their trip. Mentions Mrs. Gordon, Grandma Winston, Cousin Fanny, Jessie Gordon, and Fanny Burnley.","Scope and Contents An account, July 15-17, totalling $7.30.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $14.79.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.44.","Scope and Contents Arranges to provide Galt with copies of the annual reports of European asylums, and to distribute copies of ESH's report. Plans to publish an article by Dr. Jacobi of Siegburg, Germany. Is a merchant but realizes the need for spreading information on the treatment of the insane among various hospitals.","Scope and Contents Lizzy and Tom Williamson are well, but she has been quite sick. [Note: The writer seems to be a nanny to the Williamson children.]","Scope and Contents Thanks William for his note, but cannot get leave. Welcomes \"our new niece\" [William's wife?] to the family circle. [Note: William R. Galt married Mary Williams Ware about this time.]","Scope and Contents Were disappointed that Lizzie and Tommy Williamson were not there. Lizzy [Williamson]'s nanny was quite sick.","Scope and Contents Wants to go to sea and desires the recipient to notify him of any open positions as Captain's or Purser's Clerk. Asks to be remembered to \"Cosin Mary.\"","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.12.","Scope and Contents Asks William to send an order on Christopher Pryor for the amount William owes Mrs. Dixon, which John will use to settle the account with Sheldon and Maupin. Mentions Mrs. Christian, and the reported elopement of Miss B. W. X.","Scope and Contents Requests the return of the title form for \"Practical Medicine\" so they can finish printing the work. Have received some of the London books and expect the others shortly.","Scope and Contents Requests Galt to settle the enclosed account.","Scope and Contents An account with J.S. Moody of the Hygiea [?] Hotel, Old Point, for me, for himself, a lady and \"2 Miss Galts,\" totalling $21.25. [Endorsed--\"myself and sisters.\"]","Scope and Contents Sends a book on travels in the East, and comments on the vast increase on world travel. All the Alexander Galts were there, and William and his wife, and Ann and Alexina are still there. Hopes John will bring Sally down.","Scope and Contents Recounts his settling of Galt's financial affairs. Almost regrets not joining William in setting up a private school in Norfolk, which in the end would have led to their running the Academy. Plans to leave Williamsburg as soon as he gets another job. Fears he will have trouble filling William's position in his school, for Mr. Minnegerode applied, but they could not come to terms. Has decided \"not to keep house after Octr but to fill rooms if possible with Boys only and get some one in in Town\" to feed them. Mentions Burruss, Samuel Pryor, and Marin [?] who is dying.","Scope and Contents Since the recipient left, Pryor has not been able to get a position in Virginia, so is considering moving South or West. Wants information on passage to Mobile. His Uncle is going to the Eastern Shore shortly.","Scope and Contents Sends receipt for $200 received from John M. Galt in part payment of debt due David Lambert's estate. Has been kept busy by the court in which he presides.","Scope and Contents Maria Lambert Strobia has been traveling to Staten Island and Baltimore. News of the family's health. The Choirs missed Sally. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the fruit. Encloses some poetry he has translated. Mrs. Minnigerode's health forces them to leave Williamsburg for a while.","Scope and Contents Account, July 22-August 28, for various advertisements pertaining to a classical and mathematical school.","Scope and Contents An account, July 22- August 28, for various advertisements pertaining to a classical and mathematical school.","Scope and Contents Newspapers received August 2-30, 1843, includes Richmond Whig, Enquirer, and Compiler, Norfolk Beacon, Philadelphia Courier and Saturday Courier, New York Anglo-American, Alexandria Churchman, Southern Literary Messenger, New Haven Herald, and various printed proof sheets, and short periodic.","Scope and Contents An account, August 21-31, totalling $14.92.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $5.38.","Scope and Contents News of the Williamson children. News of various friends and relatives including Aunt Sally, Page, Lelia, Sue, Bob, Peggy Blair, and Dr. Empie. Mentions Mr. Minor the African Missionary.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.37.","Scope and Contents At the request of John W. Butler, a carpenter from Portsmouth, is writing to ask if the Hospital will be extended. If so, Mr. Butler could do a very good job. The writer plans to move to the South, but hopes to first visit Williamsburg and see his many old friends.","Scope and Contents Went with Gabriel to Washington where he applied for the command of the Navy Yard, the position formerly held by Mr. C. Kennedy. News of the children. Mentions Mrs. Saunders, Roberta Lelia, and Mariana.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.38.","Scope and Contents News of the trip of the Strobias and her sister to New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington. Describes the \"colossal statue of General Washington\"in which he is \"almost naked to the waist, with sand on his immortal feet\" which Strobia thinks should \"find a place at the bottom of the deepest part of the Potomac River.\" News of the family. Mentions Bishop Mooore, and his son the Reverend David Moore.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.00.","Scope and Contents \"Your information as to a new house in Wmsburg was really astounding; but judging from the general habits of mechanics [?] in small Southern towns, I entertain but slender hope of seeing it complete when I come up this winter...\" Has often wished to be with John this summer in \"the solitude of the old college in its ancient [?] Library. There must be many things there rare and interesting of a byegone state of literature...\" Wishes the new house \"had been in the gap opposite Mr. Coleman's. What a sad gap it is for the old city\". Mentions Mrs. Scott and her children who are arriving from Havre.","Scope and Contents Mr. Saunders says what a good job John is doing at ESH. News of the family. Understands Mrs. Dixon could not succeed in Williamsburg and is going to live with Wardross [?]. Mentions the Saunders, Lucy Claiborne, and Cousins John and Mary [Williamson?].","Scope and Contents Account, August 25-October 10, totalling $5.38.","Scope and Contents Has received a copy of the book of Dr. A.D. Galt's cases, and only wishes that he had been more careful when he said certain things that are now in print.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.08.","Scope and Contents An account, October 6-18, totalling $13.00 for an amethyst pin and a 30 hour clock.","Scope and Contents Sends, with his compliments, a bottle of her favorite \"perfumery 'the Hedyosm'\" which the importer assured him was the genuine article.","Scope and Contents Receipt of J. Mallory for E. Cunningham Co., for $10.00 received from Doctor A.D. Galt for a subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Carolina Gazette\" from October 1, 1842 to October 1, 1844.","Scope and Contents Has seen Mr. Edloe, asks her to send the books by Uncle Alex. up to the office.","Scope and Contents News of the family. General Bertrand and President Tyler met in Richmond. Financial affairs regarding the old Tavern.","Scope and Contents Are sending the 20 copies of \"Practical Medicine\" they have received from the binders. Their price for the book is $2.50, and 15 % commission allowed does not repay a man for the trouble of selling it. They will send him books directly minus the commission price.","Scope and Contents Copy of a fragment of a letter from Mary Browne in Louisville, in which she comments on how quickly the copies of Galt's book sold there.","Scope and Contents Understand that the land in Ohio that Molly [Mary Ware Galt?] is interested in has been recovered and Mr. Ware is going to visit Ohio to dispose of it. Advises recipient to \"attend particularly to your own interest [and] take no step in this matter without the most mature deliberation.\" Wonders if there is any situation for Samuel Pryor in Norfolk. Has 40 pupils and Southall [?] has 12 boarders, but still plans to leave in the spring.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by Edward L. Young for Stephen Wright, for $12, received from William Galt for one quarter's room rent on Wolf Street.","Scope and Contents Are sending the cut herrings on the steamer to the \"Grove.\" Interviewed both the servant and Mr. C.C. Williams and thinks he will do very well. Describes the servant. Mr. Williams wants Galt's decision as quickly as possible as the \"hiring out' season is close. On next sheet is account for cut herrings with drayage, costing $5.38.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Was a Resident Student of medicine in Williamsburg 24 years ago [c. 1819], and Dr. A.D. Galt loaned him books, and took him on his rounds of the hospital. Could not get a copy of Galt's book in Norfolk and asks Galt to send him one by Col. McCandlish, Capt. Armstead, \"or any other Lawyer attending our Bar...\"","Scope and Contents An account, February 9-December 20, for goods, wharfage, and storage, totalling $.125.","Scope and Contents An account, September 12-December 22, totalling $14.56.","Scope and Contents Mr. G. A. Wood has not received anything from Mr. Barnard for Galt, and they cannot learn about the French books he inquired about. Galt should not be too hopeful about the sale of \"Practical Medicine,\" for, while \"very handsome and pointed expressions of praise\" have been in most of the journ, their agents have not reordered from the few copies sent them.","Scope and Contents An account, October 2-December 27, totalling $4.43.","Scope and Contents Mr. Millington sends Mrs. [Mary D?] Galt the only pair of glasses he has left. If they do not suit the broken pair will have to be sent to Richmond so a new pair of lens can be ground, for no one in Williamsburg can do the job. AL","Scope and Contents Requests that she sends various items of furniture. Is going to Caroline to get Gay and Virginia. Thinks of sending Lizzy to Mr. Smith's, where Littleton Waller's children go.","Scope and Contents Wonders if Billy could occupy \"your kitchen, near us,\" as he has not been able to find a place and his family is \"about to be taken from him\". Vest promises his \"personal superintendance in keeping everything in order...\"","Scope and Contents An account of John M. Galt as Administrator of Alexander D. Galt, totalling $8.97.","Scope and Contents Account for 13 bushels of oats costing $4.55.","Scope and Contents An account for $1.05. Signed by Wm. Howard, Sheriff.","Scope and Contents The notebook has Elizabeth J. Galt's name on the cover. Contains lists of household items [on hand?], amounts of material needed for servants' clothes, a list of pamplets [received in 1843?] and loose sheets of tradesmen's accounts, and household lists.","Scope and Contents Describes her visit in Richmond, with pen sketches of various relatives. Finds Cousin Eliza [Lambert] \"very literary and more intelligent by far than any lady in Williamsburg.\" Everybody seems to think it will be hard to get a President for the College \"and are astonished when I say that Dr. H. offered for it.\" The latest fashion in men's shirts. Mentions Tom Mackenzie, Mrs. Elinot Richardson, Mr. Evans, Gus Claibourne, Miss Lucy, Matilda McCandlish, Midgely and Rupert Duval, Molly Minge Christian, Alfred Williams, Rebecca Byrd, and the Misses Coke.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from Mr. Galt for renting a schoolroom in the Old Academy from October 1, 1843 to January 1, 1844, and due to Fred. Hemicke [?].","Scope and Contents An account, October 21, 1843-January 1, 1844, totalling $68.79.","Scope and Contents An account, January 3-4, totalling $2.52.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $14.48.","Scope and Contents An account, January 11-12, totalling $6.74.","Scope and Contents Mr. \"Barzisse\" came to borrow a key, but there has been no other noise or trouble from the Hospital. Antics of Lizzy and Tom. Mentions Sandy Commer's family, and Mrs. Sheldon.","Scope and Contents The social views of \"Miss Shad.\"","Scope and Contents Understands the Norfolk Bank will be withdrawn. Mentions John and Gabriel Williamson, and Mrs. Richardson. [Note: These three letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Is sending the goods on the account on the same sheet of paper, and has credited the account with the candles he has returned. On next page, are miscellaneous financial notes, and drafts of letters.","Scope and Contents Fears his main business will not succeed. Mentions Mr. Saunders, Dr. Taliaferro, major Christian, Uncle Enders, and Dr. Empie.","Scope and Contents An account, January 12-20, totalling $1.40.","Scope and Contents Their Aunt [Sarah Trebell Galt Browne} died the 17th. News of the family, especially Virginia Browne and her husband, Dr. George Wood Bayless. Mary Browne thinks her father will now move to Jackson, Mississippi, as he has never been very happy in Louisville, and there are too many lawyers there.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.19.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $10.22.","Scope and Contents An account, February 3-5, totalling $9.69. On back, further account totalling $12.74.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.05.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $7.50.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.25.","Scope and Contents An account dated August 9, 1842-February 23, 1844.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $21.75.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $34.00 and a note that another book will be sent as soon as a copy is located.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $44.00 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by John S. Gauldin [?], Agent, for $4.00 received for A.D. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Compiler from May 20, 1842 to May 20, 1843.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $1.50 and note of March by W. Deneufville, wondering if a bill of $1.00 was part of the account recently paid, with a pencilled note by [Elizabeth J. Galt?], that it was not.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.45.","Scope and Contents An account for repairs costing $.63.","Scope and Contents An account for one quarter's rent of the school-room, costing $15.00.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $20.00 for one set of ivory handled knives and forks.","Scope and Contents An account, January 2-April 12, totalling $2.62.","Scope and Contents News of his teaching, with a complaint that he lacks a textbook, and wishes students were better prepared. Hopes William still adheres to the \"democratic faith.\" News of the political activities in the area. Mentions Mr. Talbot, Mr. W. Rogers, and Mr. Minnigerode.","Scope and Contents An account, January 29-April 19, totalling $10.87.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the flowers and asks to be remembered to Lucy Page and Mary Whiting.","Scope and Contents An account dated April 26-May 1.","Scope and Contents An account, March 14-May 8, totalling $47.95.","Scope and Contents Dickie Galt to Dr. John M. Galt. Introduces Mr. Livy [?] Swain, who \"so neatly and faithfully altered our church a few years ago\" and is bidding for the work advertised for the Hospital.","Scope and Contents An account, May 13-31, totalling $11.63.","Scope and Contents Fine for not mustering in April and May [May crossed out], $.75 a month, total of $1.50.","Scope and Contents Requests Dr. Galt to cash their check at the store as later in day they expect a transaction which will take all their cash.","Scope and Contents An account, January 4-June 4, totalling $19.03.","Scope and Contents An account, May 7-June 6, totalling $49.79.","Scope and Contents An account, May 2- June 10, totalling $32.05.","Scope and Contents An account, June 1-13, totalling $12.08.","Scope and Contents \"President [of the College of William and Mary] Dew will be pleased to see Dr. John Galt in Elm Garden\" at 8, July 1.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by F.M. Burroughs for John B. Dey, for $16.00 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.50 received from William R. Galt for making a bookcase and a desk. [Note: On the same sheet is a receipt of John Whitehurst for $15.00 received from William R. Galt on July 1, 1844, for the quarter's rent on the room in old academy.]","Scope and Contents Receipt for the $1.50 paid by William R. Galt as the Corporation head tax.","Scope and Contents Account including cost of passing a case of books for the Insane Asylum through the Customs House.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.94.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $23.25.","Scope and Contents News of his \"precious pet\" Virginia Scott who entered the nunnery at Georgetown. Met the brother of Elizabeth Galt of Louisville. Had planned to visit Louisville in the Fall with Alexander, but now anticipates it less because was quite attached to Norborne. Has been visited by Alexander, William and his wife, Alex, Jr., James, \"poor Gab's Alexander [Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt?], and \"Sally's second daughter [one of the Capron girls?], Anne, Alexina, and their father will soon go to the Springs. Recommends Canning's \"Think I to myself,\" \"D'Israeli's Coningsby,\" and Murray's \"Prairel [?] Bird\" for her reading. News of a duel between Hugh Pleasants and John Tyler Jr. The new \"Presidentess\" who he describes, will arrive in two days. [Note: Patrick may have met the brother of Elizabeth Thompson Gray Galt, the widow of Dr. Norborne A. Galt who died in 1844. President John Tyler, whose first wife died in 1842, shocked many people when he married Julia Gardiner, a woman 30 years his junior, in 1844.]","Scope and Contents Tom and Lizzie Williamson's clothes brought from Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Accounts dated June 19- July 9.","Scope and Contents Encloses Mr. Colgate's letter [see June 25, 1844] regarding the books sent from Paris by Dr. Selden.","Scope and Contents Missed school the last two days because of an injury to his foot. Since he will not be able to attend for at least another week, and then the session will be nearly over, his uncle is going to take him to the Eastern Shore for about a month. Will attend the next session.","Scope and Contents An account, May 13- August 2, totalling $3.38.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $14.87 1/2.","Scope and Contents P. Carr, Recording Secretary of the Society of the Alumni of the University of Virginia, informs recipient of his election to the Society, and summarizes the purpose of the Society. The new member must write a formal acceptance and send a $5.00 initiation fee.","Scope and Contents An account, June 3-August 7, totalling $5.00.","Scope and Contents An account, June 28-August 8, totalling $33.53.","Scope and Contents Account, July 20, 1843-August 10, 1844, for various clothes costing $24.75.","Scope and Contents Account for $110.00 for a \"fine Gold Lever watch Made by Wm Robinson, Liverpool\" and guaranteed to run well for a year if well used.","Scope and Contents An account, of Dr. John Galt with Isaac Smith","Scope and Contents Account totalling $2.50.","Scope and Contents Planned to deliver the enclosed letter personally, but has been too busy since arriving home.","Scope and Contents An account, July 1-August 21, totalling $11.49.","Scope and Contents An account $5.00 for advertising school notice.","Scope and Contents Describes activities at the Springs. Mentions Dr. and Mrs. Barraud, Col. M. Cooke and his sister, Mr. and Mrs. John Tabb, James Vickery [?], Chr. Shields, Mr. Price Wetherill of Philadelphia, Aunt Nancy, Dr. and Mrs. Baylor, and Mr. Loyall.","Scope and Contents Account for $24.95 for taxes on 4 slaves, 2 horses, 1 carriage, 1 gold watch, 1 clock, silver tythes, and miscellaneous other items.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $8.00.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of $10.00.","Scope and Contents News of his school, activities of his brothers, and political action in the area. Tyler's withdrawal as a candidate \"has had some good effect-- They all are going ahead in one cause...\" Mentions H. Robertson, Mr. Hall, William Butler, Tom Camp, the Thorntons, and Dr. and Mrs. Baylor.","Scope and Contents Account, August 19-31, totalling $15.62.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by J. Parry for E.L. Carey and A. Hart of Philadelphia, for $12.00 received from Dr. John Galt for a two year subscription to Silliman's Journal.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents An account, September 6-16, totalling $46.72.","Scope and Contents An account, September 17-20, for the tailor totalling $11.50.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for the quarter's rent of a schoolroom in the old Academy.","Scope and Contents An account with drapers and tailors of Norfolk, totalling $9.00.","Scope and Contents \"My dependence is chiefly upon Mr. Southall, who has not yet gotten home. He is expected to night or in the morning. If I fail with him I will try every one else by the time I mentioned 8 o'clock Monday morning and think I shall succeed.\"","Scope and Contents While John is away, Mrs. Galt \"solaces herself\" with the London punch and the London News. Many people are expected to stay with the Saunders during the Whig conventions as \"York is rather too small to accommodate many persons.\" Rumors that Mrs. Tyler was disappointed with the Charles City farm. \"The mysterious disappearance of Mr. Luther Calvin Dew has not been accounted for unless perhaps he came today.\" Mentions Anny, Mrs. Douglas, Mrs. Steward, Capt. Armisted, and Mrs. Lowe, a patient at the Asylum.","Scope and Contents Mentions C. Maupin, and Mr. Clarke, whose light she sees every night. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents An account, September 3-October 17, totalling $2.68 3/4.","Scope and Contents General Leslie Combs stayed with Mr. Bright. The Whigs were quite disappointed with the meeting. \"The 19th quite a crowd of strangers under the Convoy of Mr. S. and Judge C. went to the asylum.\" \"Mr. Barziza has turned a Whig!!!!!\" Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Vest, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Tom, Cousin M., Cousin John, M[ary?] Capron, Mrs. Saunders, Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Hetty Ben, Mr. Standart, Edmund Murdagh, and Mrs. Bowers.","Scope and Contents \"Nobody here knows where Miss B is.\" [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Wonders if Galt has received the package of English reports he sent via Brown and Taylor of Richmond, which were to be forwarded to Dr. Stribling. If received, should be sent to Mr. Geo. A. Wood of Philadelphia. Sends more reports as a gift to be kept at ESH. [Note: On the back is a draft note from John M. Galt to [Barnard?] concerning both of the packages mentioned in this letter.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $18.00. Torn.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the beautiful edition of Willis. Draft.","Scope and Contents An account, November 1-12, totalling $1.88.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $4.00.","Scope and Contents Account dated December 18, 1841-December 4, 1844.","Scope and Contents Account dated August 13-December 4.","Scope and Contents Account of one \"cribb\" costing $10.00.","Scope and Contents Recommends the discharge of Thomas J. Hancock, as cured, and of Charles Taylor, a colored patient with a condition in which \"it is rendered doubtful whether the individual is a fit subject for an asylum...\"","Scope and Contents An account totalling $16.36.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent of a school room.","Scope and Contents He and Alexander Galt did not visit the relatives in Louisville, as the election of Mr. Clay might make people think Alexander had an \"improper motive\" and the writer was ordered to Washington. Quotes the letter of General Scott to his daugher Virginia giving his agreement for her to take the final vows as a nun. Received orders the day before to go to Charleston, S.C. Torn.","Scope and Contents An account, August 30-December 28, totalling $63.69.","Scope and Contents Account of $11.62 1/2 for goods bought at an auction.","Scope and Contents An account through John M. Galt, administrator, with John Coke, Sgrt of Williamsburg, for $.63.","Scope and Contents An account of $1.25 in taxes on one clock and his $75 of income.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $4.64.","Scope and Contents An account, September 16, 1844-January 1, 1845, totalling $146.19.","Scope and Contents An account, September 23, 1843- December 31, 1844, with accompanying note that they have a package waiting for him.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $6.01.","Scope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in three months, for one \"Qu\" [quarter's?] house rent.","Scope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in six months for one [quarter's?] house rent.","Scope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in nine months, for one [quarter's?] house rent.","Scope and Contents A note to pay $37.50 to Ferguson and Milhado in twelve months for one quarter's [?] house rent.","Scope and Contents An account, January 10, 1844-January 1, 1845, totalling $12.51.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $8.31.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.00.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $15.19.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $11.50.","Scope and Contents A receipt for $10.00 received from William Galt as final payment on gold spectacles.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.51.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $1.54 for calico.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $13.13 for candles and gloves.","Scope and Contents Will send the newest issue of the American Medical Journal as soon as he gets it. Has sent for more yellow paper and will send the recipient some. Torn.","Scope and Contents Account, January 7-14, of Dr. John M. Galt with W.W. Vest and Co. Torn.","Scope and Contents Account, January 4-14, totalling $14.13.","Scope and Contents Inquires about treatment for a young Negro man, and describes his illness.","Scope and Contents Requests him to take the names of anyone in his area who wants to subscribe for her volume of poetry, to be called \"The Broken Bracelet and other Poems\", and published by Appletons as soon as there are 500 subscribers.","Scope and Contents Bought the \"Girandoles\" that she requested, and will send them in next Friday's boat. The weather has been unusually warm. [Note: On rest of sheet is draft of letter from [Elizabeth? to Strobia]. Understands \"Mr. Millington... [has] packed up his chemical apparatus to leave the College [and] Mr. Minnigerode has just been to Philadelphia in search of a place and Mr. Holmes has sent in his resignation... It is really sad but that just as they have bought a house (where Judge Browne used to live) and taken the trouble to move he should have to resign from the [College] no man in his senses can be expected to hold a professorship in this college til it is rid of the nuisance.\" Dr. Mercer resigned as Rector and says \"the College, the church, the whole town, and every body and every thing in it has gone to ruin except the Lunatic Asylum, which really does rise and shine amid the chaos of infamy and stupidity.\" Her brother is drawing plans for two new wings. The Legislature voted $60,000 with only one dissenting vote. Mentions \"the lots of beaux and the scarcity of belles here.\" Mentions Peggy Blair, and Marianna. While this draft is on a letter written in 1845, it seems likely that it dates from 1848, the year in which the Professors all resigned and the College suspended all classes except in Law.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 16-21, totalling $6.63.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by John W. Tab, agent for Thomas Ritchie and Sons, for $5.00 received for Mr. A. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Enquirer from January 8, 1844 to January 8, 1845.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by John W. Tab, agent, for $5.00 received for John M. Galt's subscription to the Richmond Whig from January 1, 1844 to January 1, 1845.","Scope and Contents An account, September 20, 1844-January 30, 1845, totalling $1.75.","Scope and Contents The content urges subscriptions for a new work of \"ethenography\", with a letter to the editor asking him to put the article in his medical journal.","Scope and Contents Account, December 13, 1844- January, 1845, totalling $4.75 for shoes and their repair.","Scope and Contents Account of John M. Galt as the administrator of the estate of Alexander D. Galt, totalling $1.90.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.00 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $25.00 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by O.H. Steny [?], for J.G. James, agent for Wm. E. Cunningham and Co., for $5.00 received for Dr. A.D. Galt's subscription to \"The American Beacon and Virginia and North Carolina Gazette\" from February 6, 1845 to October 1, 1845.","Scope and Contents Describes the wax baby [doll] given her by Uncle James Henderson. Mentions Lelia Saunders and Johnny. [Note: Johnny was Lizzy's half-brother, the child of Gabriel Galt Williamson and his second wife Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. John Alexander Galt was born in October 1844. ]","Scope and Contents News of the family. [Note: The right half of this page is missing, so that it is almost impossible to make sense of this letter. It is on the same sheet as that from Lizzy.]","Scope and Contents He will be pleased to \"see Miss Sally Galt to dinner, at Mr. Sheldons\" at 4 o'clock the next evening.","Scope and Contents An account, December 30, 1844-February 12, 1845, totalling $12.28.","Scope and Contents Account, January 4- February 22, totalling $8.69.","Scope and Contents Requests that he take the necessary action so the cattle will not get on her wheat \"through the Hospital inclusures.\" They have destroyed several acres of wheat, and her requests to Mr. Barziza and Mr. Clows are unheeded. The fence is entirely down. She often sees cows in his garden \"and the hands looking on with perfect indifference.\"","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.00.","Scope and Contents Requests Galt to tell Mr. Barziza that if \"he wishes me to present this [Revolutionary] claim he must send me a correct copy...\" Expects to return to the U.S. soon, after visiting London, and perhaps Dublin and in Paris. News of French politics, especially M. Guizot's predicament. Mentions Walker, Cobb, Perkins, and William Galt.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.94.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $3.50.","Scope and Contents An account, December 16, 1844-March 13, 1845, for furniture costing $200.00.","Scope and Contents Requests William's aid in trying to find a position for Robert Ware, who first could not leave home because of financial distress, and now, after being taken in Frank Armistead's store, had to be let go because of Armistead's problems.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $.75.","Scope and Contents After leaving Galt in Philadelphia, met Rev. J. O. Choules in New York, who offered to submit Galt's manuscript to Harper and Brothers. Encloses their letter to Charles in which they say they would be gald to publish Galt's \"Treatment of Insanity\" and allow Galt ten percent of the trade list price after 1500 copies were sold. Charles advises that they accept the offer. Discussed the subject with Drs. Bell and Woodward, and summarizes their advice. Advises against sending the work abroad.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for one quarter's rent of the schoolroom.","Scope and Contents Requests Dwight to notify Harper and Brothers that he accepts their terms, and to send them the manuscript. Wants 20 copies for his own distribution. Decided to delete the proceedings of the Conventions of Superintendents.","Scope and Contents Account, November 4, 1844- April 3, 1845, with note that a small sum is still owed, and the apples were shipped February 28. On reverse [draft] note ordering candles, soda crackers, and apples.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $75.00 received from William Galt.","Scope and Contents An account, January 2-April 10, totalling $16.54.","Scope and Contents News of flowers blooming in town, including at the Greenhouse, and at Mrs. Clara Southall's.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from Mrs. \"Gault.\"","Scope and Contents An account, March 13-April 13, totalling $1.88.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $23.63 received from Mr. Barziza in payment of Dr. J. M. Galt's account.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $21.63.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.64 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $33.35 received from Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents A printed letter describing the disorders at the University and the resulting actions of the Board of Visitors. [Note: There is a footnote from Gessner Harrison dated April 5 suggesting newspaper accounts of the disorders that Galt should read and compare for their misconstructions.]","Scope and Contents An account, January 2-May 3, totalling $2.81.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00 for a brass clock.","Scope and Contents Would be better to include the special material in the first, rather than the second edition if Galt feels that it is particularly important and valuable. Will send proof sheets as soon as they begin working on it. Requests that he prepare and send the additional materials.","Scope and Contents An account, January 2-May 10, totalling $64.31.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.50.","Scope and Contents Compares his unhappy life with William's happy one. Requests Galt to describe the character and disposition of Mary Tazewell, the daughter of Governor Tazewell. Mentions Land, Battle Yagle [?], Hunter, and Weekes.","Scope and Contents Sends some flowers from Eliza's flower garden.","Scope and Contents An account, May 7-26, totalling $1.81.","Scope and Contents As a result of Miss Guthrie's marriage the previous evening, Mr. Guthrie needs his house back and she has no place to go. Wants Galt to use his influence with his mother in getting the writer a room in \"hire house that is vacant down town.\"","Scope and Contents Account totalling $10.00. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account for $11.00 for making Refrigeration and \"furnishing cock and Blocks of a do.\" Note requesting that Galt pay the account to W. Weise [?].","Scope and Contents William Galt promises to pay $180.40 to L. Salusbury and Brother in ninety days.","Scope and Contents Account with the seamstress totalling $5.38. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00 for repairing and cleaning two watches.","Scope and Contents An account, January 29-June 26, totalling $37.03.","Scope and Contents Account, February 28-June 27, totalling $14.16.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent for the schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Account of $.79 1/2 for milk.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by C.G. Lookim, agent, for $15.50 received from Dr. Galt for his subscription to Hancorts Operative Surgery and Ellitron and Stewerteir Practice of Medicine.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.88, the revenue tax on the lot.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.88, the revenue tax on the lot.","Scope and Contents Account, March 22-July 10, totalling $11.25 with note on the account signed by E.D. Love [?]. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, December 20, 1844- July 11, 1845, with the tailor totalling $16.25.","Scope and Contents An account totalling $2.25.","Scope and Contents Account, March 22- July 20, totalling $7.50.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $25.00 received from William Galt. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents A set of dinner china such as the sample sent costs $25.00 in New York. He will get it if wanted. Has bleached sheeting on hand at a good price.","Scope and Contents Endorsed.","Scope and Contents An account, June 10-August 30, totalling $5.98.","Scope and Contents A few pages of proof have been sent and more will come on soon. They hope to have the book ready for the coming sessions of the Medical Schools.","Scope and Contents William R. Galt's promise to pay S. Salusbury and Brother $105.40 in ninety days.","Scope and Contents Account of $.50 for repairing a cot.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $7.50 with a price list of recent importations and a note that other books have been sent recently, signed by Henry Kernot for Wiley and Putnam.","Scope and Contents Was very pleased that the \"drawing gave satisfaction with the exception of the slight alerations... which I have since corrected...\" Will color 150 copies for $10.00. His father said it would cost $20.00 to draw the Hospital, and he will abide by that figure. Is pinched financially. \"I should have liked to have heard about the College but I suppose my Father being unwell he was unable to attend to it.\" Regrets the death of James Lee. [Note: The writer is a son of John Millington, a professor at William and Mary.]","Scope and Contents Account, April 20- September 30, totalling $12.76 1/2.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for one quarter's rent of the school room.","Scope and Contents A brief history of the Eastern State Hospital, including the information that at present there are 70 males and 58 female patients. Describes the various buildings as to locations and dimensions, the tailoring, shoe maker's, and carpenter's shops and the cost for patients. Will contribute to Cooper's Journal. Asks him some questions about his hospital and generally the condition of the Negroes in Georgia. Draft.","Scope and Contents Mentions Cousin Barbara.","Scope and Contents The exchange of reports is progressing satisfactorily. The English formula for observation will be adopted, with modifications, in Germany. Mentions Dr. Julius of Berlin.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $5.25.","Scope and Contents Account of various textiles, costing $8.83.","Scope and Contents Encloses various books he had ordered in care of William and Mary College. Will order the other books from London.","Scope and Contents The taxes for the year will be more than the quarter's rent. St. Paul's Episcopal Church will be consecrated the 11th. Feels the building boom in Richmond is a mania that cannot last. Mentions Dr. Smith, formerly of Williamsburg, who treated Eliza Lambert while they were in the North. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is a draft letter of November from Elizabeth to Strobia. Judge Browne has moved to Missouri. Mentions Judge Tucker's mother-in-law Mrs. Smith. Another draft note asks if Mr. Gray has time to make Dr. Galt a broadcloth cloak immediately. If so, Mr. Vest will furnish the materi]","Scope and Contents The position in his office that Miller applied for has already been filled. Mentions Mrs. Irving. [Note: On the back are various financial memorandum mentioning Mr. Deneufville, John H. Barlow, and Mr. Fentor and his son.]","Scope and Contents An account totalling $17.75. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account dated July 31- November 31. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $15.99. Includes a note apologizing for not sending the bill sooner.","Scope and Contents Thanks the recipient for the illustrated English papers he sent, and which came from Norfolk at the same time as various boxes ordered from a merchant. News of Judge Browne's move to Missouri, with thoughts on the restlessness of western travelers. Wonders about the outcome of the squabble over Oregon. Comments on the improvement to the Asylum, and Bishop Meade's sermon on the subject. Mentions death of Virginia Scott. Mentions Sally and Mary Browne. AL [draft?]","Scope and Contents Requests some book to read. Hopes \"Aunt Galt\" will come to see her mother and \"dear little George.\"","Scope and Contents Account dated October 3-December 16.","Scope and Contents Account, July 5- December 20, totalling $9.98.","Scope and Contents Account, July 2- December 20, totalling $9.98.","Scope and Contents Account, October 20- December 22, totalling $2.12.","Scope and Contents Enjoyed reading the report and knows of nothing which should be added.","Scope and Contents Account, November 1- December 25, with the tailor totalling $20.50.","Scope and Contents Account, May 14-December 29, totalling $117.13.","Scope and Contents Account, July 4-December 29, totalling $272.67.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $10 received from W. [R?] Galt for one quarter's hire of Nelly.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's rent for the school room.","Scope and Contents Account for $2.25 for missing musters on April 19, May 15, and October 18. Two copies.","Scope and Contents Account for $10.09 in taxes due for 2 slaves, 2 metallic clocks, and 1% interest on an income of $875.","Scope and Contents Sends messages to all her relatives. The baby is fine.","Scope and Contents Request clarification of a note regarding the book.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.82.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.53.","Scope and Contents Are sending the \"Acts of the Legislature\" which he ordered.","Scope and Contents News of Grandpa's death. Discusses her schooling. Wants the picture of Uncle John [Williamson] painted for her. [Note: Thomas Williamson, the father of Gabriel Galt Williamson, died in 1846, at the age of 69.]","Scope and Contents Account, May 7, 1845- January 10, 1846, totalling $52.00.","Scope and Contents Account, August 22, 1844- June 30, 1845, with attached note regarding the account.","Scope and Contents Goes to school, where her teacher, Miss Julia Deverix, teaches her Dictionary, Geography, Grammer, Arithmetick, History, Astronomy, and French. Her brother Tom goes to school with [Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson]'s brothers. Ellen Woolfolk and she put up their stockings for Christmas. Mentions Aunt Jenny and Madeline, Mr. Jourdan Woolfolk, and Mary Sharp.","Scope and Contents Requests Galt's views on buildings for hospital for the insane, so that he can submit a report at the next meeting of the Association of Medical Superintendents, which is to meet in Washington. Is pleased to be on Galt's committee \"on Asylums for colored persons.\" Believes the last census made great errors in its figures on insanity among Negroes. They admit no Negroes to his institution. Mentions the practices of treating Negroes the same as whites at \"Woodwards institution.\" The Legislature ordered his reports translated and printed in German.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $30.00 received from Dr. John M. Galt on his account.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.25 for painting a baby house.","Scope and Contents Is worried that Elizabeth did not receive his last letter which contained $20.00.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.50 for making a ring.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00 for a bird eye bonnet.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.05.","Scope and Contents Account, 1845- February 13, 1846, of $4.00 for various repairs.","Scope and Contents Hopes to have the recipient read the report of the committee of the General Assembly which investigated the affairs of the University. Suggests articles to read, and enclosed the report from the Jeffersonian Republican. Requests that the recipient write an editorial notice directing the public to the remarks of Mr. Alexander.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the gift, which is \"evidence of Marianna's taste and skill.\" On the reverse a wish for a bright future.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.99 received from Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents They are sending the herrings but have not been able to find good apples to send. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Discusses cases of insanity he has seen among the Negroes and mulattoes, both slave and free. The only place for lunatics there is the Common Jail.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Jane.","Scope and Contents Is doing Galt's book for Harper and Brothers, and requests that the proofs be sent to him. Various matters regarding the book. [Note: According to the address Galt is to use, Smith is a \"Stereotyper.\"]","Scope and Contents Called on the Secretary [of the Navy?] who said that he had recommended reducing the number of midshipmen, and that there were no vacancies. However, since the writer's application was very strong and signed by Representative Geddings and Senators Allen and Corwin, he might have a chance. The rumor is that the Secretary will leave office next month. Could not hear Mr. Calhoun's speech for the crowd was so large. Mentions Capt. Edelin, Commadore William U. Crane, Thomas Upshur, and Jim and Aleck.","Scope and Contents News of her father and his ship. Wishes she could have seen the 30 big fish, \"whales, or something kin to them\" that Uncle John [Williamson] said were blown ashore at Yorktown. Mentions Mr. Brooks, Johnny Uncle Harry, and Miss Margaret Burcher. [Note: There is a note from [Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson?] added in which she discusses their plans for the winter, and how they hate to lose Miss Deveraux, who teaches Lizzie.]","Scope and Contents Thanks him for his letter to Mr. Mason. Is glad the recipient's school is going so well. News of the government, including the debate on Oregon, the President's recommendation for an increase in the Army and Navy, and the expected resignation of the Secretary of the Navy. A Mr. Tucker from Virginia attacked Capt. Ramsay with a knife. Mentions Gen. Dix, Sam Hoosten, Sam. Cormick, and Tom Upshur.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from William R. Galt for rent of a house on Main Street.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for rent of the schoolroom.","Scope and Contents Thanks her, and the other ladies for their present of a gown. Is on the threshold of a ministerial career.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.00 received from W. R. Galt for this year's subscription to the Lady's Book.","Scope and Contents Account of $4.37 for apples, with a note that they have never been so expensive.","Scope and Contents Account, February 28-April 9, totalling $2.38.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $12.82 received from W. R. Galt, settling his account.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Encloses $19.18 3/4, her share of the last quarter's rent of the old tavern. Invites Mrs. Galt and/or Sally to come up for the Episcopal Convention in Petersburg. [Note: On the next two sides is a draft [?] of a letter from [Elizabeth J. Galt?] to Strobia in which she says Sally would like to go to the Convention. John goes to Washington in May for a Medical Convention. Dr. Williamson \"frequently spends an hour or two in playing drafts with the patients.\" Mentions Miss Lucy Ann Claiborne and Miss Lucy Ann.]","Scope and Contents Send the price of various articles that the Galts [purchased?].","Scope and Contents Account, April 2-May 3, totalling $15.00.","Scope and Contents Is going to a German wedding in the suburbs, where they expect to illuminate the house and trees. Plans to arrive in Williamsburg the 13th.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received in payment for four pairs of shoes.","Scope and Contents In Richmond went to the District Clerk's Office and found the original census records \"nailed up in a large box, which had never been opened for examination...\" Describes the meeting of the Medical Superintendents, and especially mentions Drs. Chandler, Woodward, Packer, and Kirklinde, as well as Miss Dix. Attended a religious service at the Capitol. Mentions Mr. Tyler, Virginia Williamson, Maj. Christian, and Mr. Southall.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $13.75 received from Dr. \"Gault,\" for six days board at the National Hotel.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $100.00 received from Dr. John Galt.","Scope and Contents Account, January 3- May 21, totalling $59.43.","Scope and Contents Understands Galt has just arrived from Richmond, and wonders if he has any news regarding General Taylor's army.","Scope and Contents Feels both Mrs. Galt and Elizabeth stay at home too much. Sends John's gold pen and pencil case which he left. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne.","Scope and Contents Sends the names of Stephen Kent, Sam B. Mayor, and John F. McCearman who want copies of the Report of the Lunatic Asylum. Understands Dr. Stribbling sends a copy of the report from the Western Asylum to each delegate. Feels that the law John wants should be passed, as Stribbling's report shows that formerly patients ill for a period of time were not admitted by the Directors. Inquires if Mr. Dew and Miss Hay are yet married. Hopes his Negroes are behaving and that Galt will keep them another year \"for it would be a serious incovenience to me if they should, by bad conduct, lost their places.\"","Scope and Contents \"In this part of the world everything is war, war.\" News of her school. Mentions Mrs. Baylor, Mr. Prior, Ellen, Henry Vickery, Cousin Sally Capron, Annie, and Eliza Vest.","Scope and Contents Account, May 1-June 16, totalling $1.63.","Scope and Contents Account of $3.00 in taxes for one white male and one slave.","Scope and Contents Account, January 10 June 24, of $15.91 for postage.","Scope and Contents Account, January 1- June 29, totalling $146.67.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from W. R. Galt for one quarter's house rent. [Note: This is dated June 31, but June has only 30 days.]","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Account, April 29- July 1, totalling $11.75 for attending and medicine for Rose.","Scope and Contents Has sent all the proof sheets, but still lacks copy for title, preface, contents, and index. Reminds him that it is expensive to alter plates. [Note: On the same sheet is a draft of Galt's reply to this letter. Had not planned on an index but now thinks one should be done by \"some suitable person in New York, at my charge.\" If this cannot be done will prepare an index as quickly as possible, perhaps within 2 to 3 weeks.]","Scope and Contents The mills begin working very soon, and he will then get her the flour she wanted. The weather has been very hot, but the city remains healthy. Mentions Mr. Enders and Miss Claiborne.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.25 for repairs on a cart.","Scope and Contents Harper and Brothers would prefer that Galt make the index, as that insures that it is the best one. Harper and Brothers desire that the work be finished as quickly as possible, as they hope to have book on sale by fall.","Scope and Contents Invitation of Judge Christian and Miss Martha Christian for Dr. John M. and Miss Sally Galt at 8 o'clock that evening.","Scope and Contents Last week was as cold as the one before was hot, so that for the first time in his life Storbia was forced to sleep under blankets in July. Mentions Mrs. Meade and Lucy A. Claiborne.","Scope and Contents Account, May 25- July 30, of $6.13 for ice.","Scope and Contents Account, March-July, totalling $18.50 for various clothes.","Scope and Contents Fragment of a letter to a business house, with a detailed description of a blank book on the reverse.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $30.00 received from Wm. R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $9.25 received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Describes the hot trip from Williamsburg to Richmond, and their stay at Elba.","Scope and Contents Account of $10.87 1/2 for two days board and dinner for himself, a lady, a child, and a servant, plus a charge for lemonade and cigars.","Scope and Contents William R. Galt promised to pay $84.07 to J.I. Bloodgood Co. in ninety days.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $4.55.","Scope and Contents Things are very dull in Williamsburg, especially since most people have left. The [flour?] arrived after being detained some time at the Grove, by the many passengers, \"frequently insane patients and their attendants.\" Mentions Mrs. Richardson who is a patient at the Asylum, as well as Mrs. Meade, Susan Bright, Marianna Saunders, and Judge Mason. [Draft?]","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00 for two clocks.","Scope and Contents Will mail corrected proofs tomorrow. Hopes to receive the title and preface very soon, and wonders when he will receive the index.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.00 for advertising the classical school.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $6.25.","Scope and Contents Account of $3.00 for advertising the opening of the school.","Scope and Contents Account of $3.88 for taxes on a lot.","Scope and Contents Account of various taxes totalling $29.10.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Hay's place is lovely. Describes the sudden death of Mr. Thomas Roderick Dew in Paris. The Christians and the Tuckers are at the Springs. [Note: Thomas Roderick Dew (1802-1846), professor at the College of William and Mary, died in Paris on his wedding trip, shortly after marrying Natilia Hay.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $15.90 with accompany note on how the goods were sent, and on their receipt of money for his account.","Scope and Contents Note for $15.00 borrowed from Dr. J. M. Galt and payable on demand.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $36.15 with an attached account of Dr. John M. Galt with the same firm.","Scope and Contents Is very anxious to know how soon the index will be ready, as Harpers wants to publish the work in early November.","Scope and Contents Account of $8.00 for a violin, a flute, 2 fifes, a backgammon box and a set of dominos.","Scope and Contents Account of $5.50 for making a coffin and burying \"old woman Sarah.\"","Scope and Contents His reflections on the difficulties faced by the University and by himself. News of various students and professors, including Cornick, Rush, Dr. McGuffey, Mr. Tucker, Col. Woodley, and Mr. Rogers. Comments on Mr. Dew's death.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from William R. Galt for house rent.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Taxes are so high that they took all the quarter's rent from the old tavern. Lucy A. Claiborne is at their home ill. Mr. Hoyt just died and the examinations of Myers and Burr took place yesterday.","Scope and Contents News of his College work, after attending Galt's school. Is reputed to have the finest room for a student in Williamsburg. Describes his travel companions from the boat to the town. Hopes Galt's father will send Alek [Alexander D. Galt, Jr., William's brother] to Italy. \"Willliamsburg is decidedly the dustyest place, save Washington, in dry weather, and the wettist in wet...\" Mentions McCalpin, Lewis, and Shield's son.","Scope and Contents Has been requested to ask if Galt would consider becoming principal of a new male academy there. Describes the proposed organization of the school, and compares the conditions of education there and in Virginia. Describes their trip there, including a meeting with Robert Armistead, the son of Col. W. Armistead. Discusses the academy he runs. Mentions Judge Pierce, Churchil, Mary Jane, Edwd., Ann and Dr. Semple, Mr. Brock, Dr. Johns, Mr. Preston, and the Widow Cole.","Scope and Contents Account, November 13, 1845-November 17, 1846, totalling $.88.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $5.75.","Scope and Contents Was greatly disappointed that Mary [Ware Galt] could not come and visit. Her brother has 60 pupils and 14 boarders. Mentions Charles McA., Christopher, Ned Shield, Turner, and Mrs. Capron.","Scope and Contents Note from the Director asking that Mr. Dunlop be permitted to visit the Asylum.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $8.00 received from W. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account, July 3- November 27, totalling $10.88 for postage and ice.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.50.","Scope and Contents Note for $50.00 due L. Salusbury and Bro. in ninety days.","Scope and Contents Account, November 7-December 11, totalling $12.95.","Scope and Contents Account, August 20- December 14, totalling $3.76.","Scope and Contents Wants to subscribe to The London Quarterly Review and the Foreign Quarterly Review for the next year for himself, and the Edinburg and Westminister Reviews for Dr. John G. Williamson. Gives his check for $8.05 at the bottom of the page.","Scope and Contents Cannot spend the next day with her because of the speech, but she and Lelia will spend a day during the Christmas holidays.","Scope and Contents Account, July 1- December 23, totalling $278.71.","Scope and Contents Account, October 28- December 24, totalling $8.20.","Scope and Contents Account, May 29-December 24, totalling $121.38.","Scope and Contents Account, December 2-28, with the Post Master totalling $.59 1/2.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $43.75 received from W. R. Galt for renting a house on \"Main Street opposite Exchange\", Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for rent of a schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $15.87 1/2.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.50.","Scope and Contents Account of various taxes on one slave, 2 clocks, and income, totalling $8.42.","Scope and Contents Possibly by Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.56.","Scope and Contents Describes Caroline [Lambert Harrison]'s family and home. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne, Ann MacMurdo, Rose Dixon, Mr. Dixon, and Mrs. Tally.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $9.75.","Scope and Contents Account, April 21, 1846- January 28, 1847, totalling $2.75.","Scope and Contents Thinks often of their happy days together in the past.","Scope and Contents Describes his new position as apprentice on the Havre packet ship Havre, and his future possibilities.","Scope and Contents Can sell corn shucks [?] at 1/6 per barrel. On reverse are notes of goods received.","Scope and Contents Summarizes Galt's bank statement, notifies him that he presently has $48.87, and tries to straighten out the credit on five shares of stock.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $77.03 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Wm. and John B. Dey for $21.75 received from W. R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account, January 30- February 23, totalling $8.90.","Scope and Contents Sends a statement of dividends due on five shares of stock in the Virginia Bank, amounting to $67.25 for the period January 1844 to January 1847.","Scope and Contents Attempts to straighten out some confusion regarding transferring the credit of the dividends to the bank in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Account, January 30-March 12, totalling $8.10.","Scope and Contents Account, January 5- March 19, totalling $3.06 1/4.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $.25.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt as one quarter's rent of the schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Account totaling $4.00.","Scope and Contents News of his school. All his parlor and chamber furniture bought in Mobile, and all his books sent from Virginia were destroyed in the explosion of the steamer Tuscaloosa, but his beds and bedding had been sent before. Mentions Edwin Shield and Mr. Buck.","Scope and Contents Account, March 1846- April 13, 1847, of payments for the hire of Rose. Signed by E.L. Hall.","Scope and Contents Is sending the bonnet for Sally, but cannot come for a visit at this time. William Lambert's duties as Mayor of Richmond should have more compensations than $1800. Mentions Wardros MacMurdo, Mrs. Dixon, and Mary W.","Scope and Contents Encloses a check for $189, which, with previous payments of $600 covers the whole amount of Mrs. Mary D. Galt's share of her father's debt to Lambert's father. [Draft?]","Scope and Contents Sends a check for the money collected from the old city tavern. His gout is lessening. [Note: On the blank sheets are drafts of letters to John H. Strobia and Eliza Lambert, giving the news that Lucy Claiborne sent her servant to have Uncle Alex come and extract two teeth, and that she is very busy writing speeches for the Queen of May. Requests advice on the cost of a gold watch-chain for John M. Galt. Inquires about most of the Lamberts.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $8.00.","Scope and Contents Describes General Tom Thumb and his effect on Richmond. Mentions Dr. Smith, Mrs. Campbell, Mary Smith, and Dr. and Mrs. Chamberlayne. On next sheet is receipt of Wm. Lambert for $189 received from John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.00.","Scope and Contents Invites John and Sally up to see the Viennoise Dancers. Mentions Lucy A. Claiborne, and the various members of his family.","Scope and Contents News of the death of Jane Randolph Scott (Mrs. Robert G. Scott) formerly of Williamsburg, and one of the Strobia's neighbors. The general assembly of the Presbyterian Curch has been meeting in Richmond, and the Baptists will meet there soon.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $17.16 for bacon.","Scope and Contents An invitation for Dr. Galt to attend their 4th of July dinner. Signed by the committee of J.E. Friend, A.S. Norwent, J.L. Scott, W.H. Mitchell, and G.B. Jones.","Scope and Contents Account, January 2-June 14, totalling $64.96.","Scope and Contents Account of $3.00 for taxes on one white male and one slave.","Scope and Contents Account, February 24- June 24, totalling $1.50.","Scope and Contents Account, January 1-June 25, totalling $4.06.","Scope and Contents Account, January 2-June 28, totalling $207.90.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.50 for a pair of shoes.","Scope and Contents Account of $28.75 for one quarter's house rent.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from W. R. Galt for a quarter's rent for the schoolroom in the Old Academy.","Scope and Contents Receipt signed by C.F.M. Powell for $10.00 received from W.R. Galt for a subscription to the Weekly Union from December 11, 1846 to December 11, 1848.","Scope and Contents Sends check for $18.75 for their share of the quarter's rent of the Old City Tavern. News of the death of John Copeland, and an explanation of his kinship to Mrs. Mary D. Galt. Caroline [Lambert] Harrison has another son, her fourth child. Mentions Miss Smith. [Note: On the next page is the draft of Elizabeth's reply to this letter in which she comments on the \"anarchy\" of the mail. They were promised 6 steamboat and 2 stage mails a week but get only one a week. Mentions Mary Ann [Harrison].]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $12.50.","Scope and Contents Account, July 8-29, of $24.25 for feathers and a rocking chair.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.88 for advertising the classical school.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.50 for advertising the classical and mathematical school.","Scope and Contents Account of $9.18 3/4 for 2 days board for himself, a lady, a child, and a servant, plus \"segars.\"","Scope and Contents Account of $5.17 for taxes.","Scope and Contents Account of $29.10 for taxes.","Scope and Contents Their mother is very busy with her \"Newspaper Studies.\" Mentions Mrs. Cole, Chintham, Mr. Saunders, W. Greenhow [Saunders or Greenhow wants to visit the Asylum the next day], Dr. Thomas F. Green, and Dr. Hawks who \"offered for this place\" but reputedly accepted a position at the Louisiana University.","Scope and Contents Worries about Sally's health, her getting cold, and not getting enough rest. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents The two Johns [John Galt and John Williamson] are in her room talking politics while Elizabeth prepares quinine pills for Sally.","Scope and Contents Asked John for news \"over the banisters (as he goes over to rec. a patient)...\" Has $60 with which to purchase silver tumblers, preferably with oval bottoms. Dr. Hawks accepted the Presidency of the University of Louisiana. Mentions Marianna, Eliza, and Mr. Saunders. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Hopes Sally can go North with their relatives. \"A Mr. Gerberding has just come to get a pay-patient in, and this is the 4th personal application to have patients squeezed in.\" Mentions Miss E. Bowers, L. Nimmo, Matilda McCandlish, Mrs. Claiborne, Eliza Vest, Col. Warrenton, Dr. Stewart, Dr. Mercer, little Armistead Mr. Hodges, Marianna, and Leandon C. Garland who has accepted a post in Alabama, perhaps at the college William Richard Galt was offered a position.","Scope and Contents Advises Sally regarding the proposed trip North. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Account, July 30- August 30, totalling $.62.","Scope and Contents Praises their relatives in Richmond. One of Mr. Bright's servants became deranged, was brought to the Asylum, and tranferred to Staunton. Expects everyone to return to Williamsburg early this year as they are all interested in the College and some are anxious about it. Mentions Marianna, Lelia, Cynth, Matilda Mc, Bob and Mrs. Cole who are on a nothern trip, and Mr. and Mrs. Millington, who she hopes will return in better health and spirit.","Scope and Contents Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon and Martha, Rebecca, Gabriella, Mrs. Galt [probably Mary Arnet Godwin Galt, wife of William Trebell Galt], Cousin Lucy [probably Lucy Jane Galt Cabell], and Eliza. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents John insists that Sally get Elizabeth a cheap wooden clock for the storeroom, as he would then know what time to get up, for he \"does not always hear the Church clock.\" Asks her to get several other things, including cards, linen trimming, blinds, and curtains. As for the patient, \"Geberding did not want to take her out... but to put her in ... offering to pay board, which he has been doing in the country-- says his wife is thrown into convusions at the thought of seeing her, not having done so for 2 years. She is to be brought, and the officers anticipate torment from descriptions of her.\" Mentions Louis, the little V's, Mr. V., Mrs. B., and Mrs. Crump.","Scope and Contents Is pleased Sally is not going North with her relatives. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents The town is dull but healthy, with not one of the 200 people in and around the Asylum is ill. Uncle Jack has been polishing all her tin. John is busy on the report, and Pliny is writing something for the paper and wants John to help. \"The Builders have begun the kitchen...\" News of a Methodist meeting on the Eastern Shore. The only service in town the day before was at the Asylum. John is teaching Clark French, and Dudley music. Tom supposedly gave $500 to the orphan asylum in Norfolk. News of the condition of Mr. Bright's servant. A Mrs. Howard, an Englishwoman, who had been at the Western Asylum, was brought to the Asylum this evening. Mentions Judge Baily, Finny, Bellicola, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, Mr. Saunders, Mr. Vest, Rebecca Walker, Mrs. W. Warren, Kate, Harriet, and Julia. AL [Note: There is a very brief note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt at the end of Elizabeth's letter.]","Scope and Contents Two patients, Miss L. Fleming and Mrs. Wilkes are leaving the Asylum, though the latter has been very ill. Mentions Sam McCraw, Mr. Hairston, Mrs. Cogbill, Bernard, Mrs. Blackwell of Halifax whose husband is a patient, and Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon, Marth P., Emma Taylor, Mr. Maupin, and Mr. Saunders, who are all traveling or just returned from doing so. AL [Note: There is a brief note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt at the end of Elizabeth's letter.]","Scope and Contents Would be very pleased to have Sally join them for their trip to New York, and informs John when he will be in Washington. He makes arrangements for having his mail forwarded.","Scope and Contents \"The King\" sent John a large parcel of books, as well as Blackwood's for the patients. Understands Robert Tyler is to go to Naples. \"Tis said that Dr. Griffin says Dr. Stewart is coming to live in his house opposite. Understands Mr. Hodges is going to get a female teacher in the north, to form a school in Williamsburg. Mentions Dr. Dudley (a patient), James Copee, Mr. Saunders, Dr. Mercer, Mr. Deneufville, Farley Ball, R. Burke, and Mr. Eoff. AL [Note: There is a note from Mrs. Mary D. Galt which mentions Peggy.]","Scope and Contents Is not sure she wants to leave Richmond yet. Mentions the many people she has met, including Miss Mills, Miss Jackson, Miss Jane Foster, Dr. Leper's daughter, Mrs. Crump, Mrs. W.Bassett, W. Crump, Emma Scott, Dr. Dabney, and Molly Minge C.","Scope and Contents Hopes that Sally would visit her for at least a day while in Richmond. Mentions many of her neighbors and friends, including Nannie Lecjt [?], Anne Maivel [?], Eliza Harrison, Mrs. Mckenzie, Miss Peggy Blair, and the Tallys.","Scope and Contents Cynthia Tucker is going to go to Mrs. Millers' school. Finds the Springs quite dull now, as most people have left. Mentions Maria Custia [or Curtis], Montague and George Thompson, Warner Jones, and Henry Taylor.","Scope and Contents Draft of an order for a keg of lard, containing 40-60 lbs. to be sent by the next steamboat. On reverse is list of various measures pertaining to the asylum, covering the years 1843-1847.","Scope and Contents Account of totalling $22 for shades.","Scope and Contents Recommends that they wait to buy plate until John and Sally go North as they will find more fashionable items there at less cost. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is the draft of a letter from Elizabeth J. Galt to Strobia. Still wants the plate purchased in Richmond. News of Mrs. Richardson, a patient, and her pleasure with the snuffbox Strobia gave her. Mentions Judge Mason and Professor Deems.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $14.00.","Scope and Contents Sends $60 for four silver tumblers and a silver waiter. Dr. Hawks may leave Louisiana and accept the position at Wm. and Mary. Someone proposed Dr. Sparrow for the position. In Williamsburg they can neither see nor get pretty things, as \"our merchants do not venture upon fancy articles, the sale is so small.\" Mentions Marianna and Mrs. Saunders, Mr. and Mrs. Daiel, Mr. Hodges, and Cynthia Tucker.","Scope and Contents Account, September 20-21, totalling $10.55.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from W.R. Galt as one quarter's rent of a house on York Street.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 school room rent received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account, August 23- October 1, totalling $1.77 1/2.","Scope and Contents Account, July 30-October 10, totaling $3.25.","Scope and Contents News of her activities, including writing in a new copy book, and jumping rope. Mentions Uncle Littleton, Brother Walker, Cousin Thomas Warren, Miss Mary Brown[e of Kentucky?], Cousins Mary and Lousia, and Patty.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $9.45, signed by Wm. F. Shield.","Scope and Contents Other than whooping cough in one family, the town is perfectly free of contagious diseases. His nephew Thom [Thomas Wiliamson] goes to school to Dr. Griffin in Mr. Christian's yard. The arrangements of the Visitors in making Saunders president and appointing two new professors, one of whom Mr. Garland, had already taken a position in Alabama and cannot come until next session, are too late for this year. Congratuates William on an additional brother. Mary [Dixon Williamson] has been visiting her relatives in Richmond. [Note: Edward Pegram Galt, the son of Alexander Galt and his second wife, Mary Anne Raincock, was born in 1847.]","Scope and Contents Sends bills and receipts for the silver plate and for taxes on the Old Tavern. Their old servant Harry, who had been with them more than twenty years, died. Was glad to hear of the impending marriage of Sally Edloe to Peyton Coles. Mentions Mrs. Mary Williamson, Miss Lucy Claiborne, and Mrs. Bright.","Scope and Contents Sends Sally's dress, an account of how much it cost, and suggestions on what to wear with it. [Note: On the rest of the sheet is the draft of a letter from Elizabeth Galt to Strobia. Mr. Hodges got an assistant for the school, a woman fresh from England. The College is doing better than expected, though still in an unsettled condition. \"In so small a village the 2 public Institutions constitute its existence.\" The students are as interested in the Asylum as in the College. The patients take daily rides. Mentions Mrs. Gregory, Mrs. Tucker, Mrs. B. P., Mrs. Richardson, Mrs. R. Hemson, Mr. Lyons, Beverly Botts, Mr. Millington, Mr. Dabney, and Mr. Boynton.]","Scope and Contents Is quite short of money as people have been slow in paying. Mentions Molly, Tom Upshur, Aunt Cely, Mrs. Armistead, and William Galt.","Scope and Contents Sends a story for her. Mentions Aleck. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper. Mary Jeffery (1844-1922) and Alexander Patrick (1845-1850) were the two oldest children of William R. and Mary Ware Galt.]","Scope and Contents Account of $5.00.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.50 for a pair of shoes.","Scope and Contents They cannot send his \"bundle\" until the freight is paid to the Grove Landing. This, plus the charge from New York, amounts to $1.25.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $4.00.","Scope and Contents George Lambert was in all the recent battles but was not wounded. May go on to Staunton. Mentions John Lambert, Mat Waller, and Mrs. Dr. Waller. [Note: George and John Lambert are two of the sons of General William Lambert, and brothers of Caroline Lambert Harrison. Mrs. Dr. Waller is probably the wife of Dr. Robert P. Waller.]","Scope and Contents Account, May 24- November 29, totalling $6.92 for 107 quarts of milk. Signed by W. Moore.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.50.","Scope and Contents Have received the $5.00 and sent the bundle and credit his account with $3.75.","Scope and Contents Account, August- November, totalling $14.00 for making various clothes.","Scope and Contents Notifies Galt of his election as an Honorary Member, and briefly outlines the purposes of the Society.","Scope and Contents Received a judgement in Galt's favor regarding the half-pay of his grandfather Dr. John M. Galt, at the last term of the Circuit Court. However, the Attorney General resisted the claim and plans to appeal unless the U.S. government pays the money. Needs a power of attorney from Galt before he can act in his behalf in Washington. Outlines the legal steps necessary in getting a certified power of attorney.","Scope and Contents Informs them that has sent Sally's new bonnet and cloak, and the cost of each. Worries about the College and that it may soon expire.","Scope and Contents Account, June 15- December 18, of $.37 1/2 for mending various pieces of jewelry.","Scope and Contents Revises the cost of the cloak and bonnet, and mentions how much the \"sopha\" pillows cost. Would like to give John the plaster bust of Washington that he has. The three volumes of Marshall's Life of Washington costs $4.00. While he knows of an old edition of Sparks' Life and Writing, a new edition by Harpers costs $18.00. Mentions Mr. Barziza.","Scope and Contents Account of $1.50 for a power of attorney.","Scope and Contents Describes her trip to Richmond, and the house where she is staying. Mentions many friends, and new acquaintances, including Bev., Molly, Marianna, Mrs. S[aunders?], Mr. Goodwin, Mr. Fleming, Mr. Randolph, A. Southall, Mr. Eubank, Mr. Start, Judge T., Dr. and Mrs. Griffin, Peggy, Dr. Crenshaw, and Mrs. Botts.","Scope and Contents News of the various visitors of the day, bringing bills, and gifts. Mentions Dr. Mercer, Miss Louisa Teagle, Mr. Cheatham, Mrs. Oakley, Mrs. Barziza, Mrs. Richardson at the Asylum, Jenny, Mary Eliza, Mrs. Bright, Brother Jones, Dr. Dudley, Connolly, Mr. Saunders, and Peggy.","Scope and Contents Received his draft. Suggest that the works on architecture that they mentioned are not practical, and that others might be better. Are sending to London for the books he ordered.","Scope and Contents John went to church Christmas Day, but \"found few from down town and none from the green but those at Mr. Saunders' and Minnigerode's.\" Discusses the sermons of Mr. Clark and Mr. Hook. Comments on the address to the Visitors of the College in the [Dec.] 25 Enquirer. Mentions Mrs. Carter, Mrs. Pettit, Mrs. Bright, Bob Cole, John Morrison, Charles Waller, Mr. Mountcastle, Miss Vaiden, and Mr. Barziza, as well as Mr. Vance, Capt. Christian, Mrs. Williams, Miss Pierce, and Mrs. Richardson, who may all be patients at the Asylum. AL","Scope and Contents Account for repairs to a clock, \"specks,\" and a tea spoon, plus Miss Sally's account.","Scope and Contents [Readdressed in another hand to Williamsburg.] John has gone to a meeting to choose a Mayor, and will probably have to decline the post as he did last year. John Byrd was \"convoyed up to the Asylum\" by Mr. Claiborne yesterday. Much fanciful comment on Sally's letters home.","Scope and Contents Compliments him on joining the [Episcopal?] Church. Knows it was impossible for him to stay in Princess Ann, but misses the many friends he had there. In June they will have a large Convocation there, and have already received acceptances from Bishops Ives, Polk, McIlvaine, Elliot, Cobbs, and Otey. News of his Church, its indebtedness, and the size of the congregation. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Pegram, Mrs. Blow, and Dr. and Mrs. A Galt of Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Account, June 21-December 20, totalling $65.72.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $40.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Celia for the year.","Scope and Contents Account, July 2- December 31, totalling $274.04.","Scope and Contents News of all her activities in Richmond, the people she has met, and her reactions to some of them. Mentions many people, including Mr. Eubank, Mattie Hallyburton, Mr. Buck, Mr. Dunderdale, Mr. Friend, Mr. Moss, Emma Scott, Tom Watson, Betty Harrison, Mr. Daniel London, Peggy, Marianna, Mr. Botts, Marian Anderson, Mrs. Walker, Dr. Harrison, Mr. Drew, Mrs. Carter, E. Fisk, M. Christian, and William Lambert.","Scope and Contents Account of a fine of $2.25 for not mustering in April, May, and October.","Scope and Contents On the back, the phrase \"Report of the Eastern Asylum in the City of Williamsburg, Virginia 1847\".","Scope and Contents Account of $30.80 in taxes on a lot.","Scope and Contents Account of $9.91 in taxes on one slave, 2 clocks, and income of $900.00","Scope and Contents Elizabeth cannot fulfill her request because her eyes are very weak and inflamed. In his last letter, John mentions seeing the recipient's brother John, as well as Robert and Mr. Denison. Mentions Alice. [Note: Lettie is Letitia Tyler, a daughter of President John Tyler, Robert and John are two of her brothers. Mr. Denison is the husband of Letitia's sister Alice.]","Scope and Contents Account totalling $139. 1/2.","Scope and Contents Account totalling $1.52 1/2.","Scope and Contents Account of taxes totalling $3.60.","Scope and Contents Receipted account for postage on various peridocals.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $300 received of Mrs. Mary D. Galt, for the purchase of Oliver.","Scope and Contents Please pay Eliza's hire to Robert Warburton.","Scope and Contents Receipted account totalling $1.72 1/2 for postage on various newspapers and magazines.","Scope and Contents Note by the Galts for Littleton T. Waller for $368.00 to be paid by January 1, 1849.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Mrs. Ann M. Whiting of $6.25 received from Mr. Wm. Gault as one quarter's hire of Margaret. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt of L.D. Starke for S.T. Sawyer, of $6 received from Mr. W.R. Galt as one year's subscription to \"The Southern Argus...\" Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Has written to Col. Northrup but if he does not reply within 10 days Parker will send Galt a check.","Scope and Contents Encloses a printed copy of his \"Rhyming\" [not with letter], which he translated literally. Has not heard of any fracas in Williamsburg lately. Wife and new son both doing well. Anecdote of Pascal on the birth of a child. His school is full. Uncle Patrick is well and distinguished himself in the 3 days' battles, and had the command of the brigade in Mexico. Sends love to Cousin Mary Williamson, all at Cousin Polly's, Aunt Polly's [Mary D. Galt], and Aunt Saunders. [Note: William Galt's third child, Robert Ware Galt, was born in 1847. His daughter is the present owner of these manuscripts.]","Scope and Contents Account of $5.33 for making a cart shaft and repairing a wheel barrow and buggy tires. Receipted.","Scope and Contents Requests payment of bill for meat and lard sent in 1845.","Scope and Contents Imagines his Uncle Adolphus described his passage and arrival. Comments on the ship, crew, and weather. May go to Canton on his return from Havre. Wishes to be remembered to the recipient's family, and to Thos. Upshur and Sam Cormick.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.00 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for wood.","Scope and Contents Hopes he continues translating German verses but does not lose himself \"amidst the mazes of transcendental nonsense...\" Enquires about Alexander Galt's progress with the chisel and advises him to be sure to draw from nature. Laments the prospect of the complete downfall of the College, and comments on various resignations, and the legislature's plans to use its money elsewhere. Although a Whig, was proud of the American successes in Mexico. Is disgusted with some Whigs for aiding the enemy.","Scope and Contents The content spans December and January.","Scope and Contents Requests Sally to ask Elizabeth to mark the cards she has sent for herself.","Scope and Contents Enclose statement of his account for books. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Requests that she not mention their conversation to anyone. Expects she heard of the death of John Quincy Adams.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $3.76 received from William R. Galt in payment of his bill for milk.","Scope and Contents Describes her visit to the ailing Susan Eppes. News of various friends and family members. Mentions Captain Cocke, Ann Woodlief, Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, Margaret Micks, Margaret Vickery and Mary Brook. [Note: The writer of this letter calls Mrs. Ann Jeffery \"aunt\". There is no information on the relationship, if any, of these people to the Galts of Williamsburg or Norfolk.]","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from W.R. Galt for one quarter's house rent.","Scope and Contents Invitation to supper at the City Hotel the next evening at nine-thirty. Committee composed of W.A. Dudley, Jas. G. Kent, and Jas. T. Bowyer.","Scope and Contents Invitation to supper. [See above letter.]","Scope and Contents Invitation to the Anniversary Address of the Society, that evening at 7 o'clock at the Court House. W.A. Dudley, Jas. G. Kent, and Jas. T. Bowyer, committee.","Scope and Contents Report of the insubordination of Oliver, in leaving down the fence on a farm rented by Jones from Galt. [Note: John D. Galt and his mother purchased Oliver from L.T. Waller, see receipts and promissory note of January 1 and 5, 1848]","Scope and Contents Account dated May 12, 1847- February 28, 1848.","Scope and Contents Account of $13.50 for gloves and handkerchiefs.","Scope and Contents News of Richmond since Sally's departure. The opera company is in Richmond. Saw Hamlet and Macbeth at the theater. Describes the recent aurora. News of her family and best wishes to the Galts and Mary Anne Saunders. Post Script by Sally Lambert in Verse. Plans to visit the Galts in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Wants to borrow Sally's copy of Dante, and wonders if Sally has completed the bookmark she promised to make Mary.","Scope and Contents Request information on price of hogs head hoops in Norfolk, as he has 3000 on hand. Hopes can sell them for $18 or $20 per thousand.","Scope and Contents Are sending the lemons and walnuts he ordered. Includes receipt for bill.","Scope and Contents Encloses all Elizabeth's letters to her sister Mary Tyler Jones.","Scope and Contents Fragment describing a trip from Richmond to Williamsburg. Praises the Institution [Insane Asylum?] as \"very well kept\", and discusses the carousing of his comrades on the trip.","Scope and Contents Discusses \"Legends of the Revolution\" and \"Napoleon's Oroenlum [?]\" which he sends her.","Scope and Contents Hopes that her \"catalogue of misfortunes\" is at an end. Purchased a lard lamp for her which he feels corresponds with the candelabra she purchased earlier. Describes funeral procession honoring John Q. Adams, and comments on Va. state senators' refusal to agree with the lower house in this tribute. Caroline [Lambert] Harrison is going to add a fifth child to her interesting family.","Scope and Contents Would enjoy accompanying her to Mr. Vest's that evening.","Scope and Contents Will furnish him with straw when he has it, but left all he had in Jamestown.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated October 1847- March 25, 1848.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20.00 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Celia and Lucy Banks.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received of Mr. William Galt for the hire of Margaret, a servant girl.","Scope and Contents Account of $16.25 for rent of the schoolroom and repair of the house in the back yard.","Scope and Contents Hopes she will come to visit during the Convention. Spent the morning in the greenhouse. Discusses their reading and Zander's work.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the piece which she composed for her.","Scope and Contents Invitation to attend a Cotillon Party at the City Hotel, Williamsburg, on April 20. Managers are Dickie Galt, Docr Wh. H. Sheild, Jno. M. Maupin, R.W. Hansford, Jno. U. Morrison, A.J. Henshaw, L.A. Goodwyn, C.W. Murdaugh, R.L. Kent, and B.C. Houston.","Scope and Contents Encloses a bill for some books and some catalogues.","Scope and Contents Would take great pleasure in accompanying her to an exhibition at the Methodist Episcopal Church that evening.","Scope and Contents Is very pleased to learn that John and Sally will spend one day with them on their way north.","Scope and Contents The author writes that Sally is not going to Norfolk or the North, unless \"any of you\" would accompany her, as she understands the north is unpleasant without a companion. They hope to see them in May, although John will be absent at a Medical convention. Requests that this letter be forwarded to the Strobias. Comments on news of the \"grown up Boys\" including William, George, John, and Davy. Feels \"our whole generation split [on] the want of proper confidence.\" Sally and others are torn among 2 Richards and Robert Bland, Robert Harris, Parker and Robert Lackey, the \"handsomest, most polished, and best informed man in college.\" A tragedy was narrowly averted at the asylum when Mr. Holt, a patient, stabbed Mr. B[arziza?], the steward, and was only prevented from killing him by John's quick action. Draft. [Note: This letter is probably from Mary D. Galt or Elizabeth J. Galt, and was probably intended for either Elizabeth Galt Lambert or Sallie Lambert, first cousins of Mary Galt. The four grown boys are the Lambert boys, children of Elizabeth and Sallie Lambert's brother William.]","Scope and Contents Summary of Biblical texts used in arguments for and against Universalism.","Scope and Contents Requests him to get the address of Joseph Brano while in New York. Hopes he can get him a catalogue of fossil geological specimans and remains and the prices.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Millington and Barbara visited them and said Mr. Millington had been urged to apply at the University, but fears he will not be reelected at the College and does not want to lose both. Mr. Millington has spent $5000 for the College and received only $150, though Rogers used to get $75 yearly for chemic Rumor is that Dr. Hawkes has not applied, and that Hopkins applied for the Law chair. Tom Millington, H. Henly, and Cornelius have been practicing for the May Coronation, though it, like everything in Williamsburg, is doubtful. [The servants] are washing windows and whitewashing the passage. \"In this neighbourhood houses seem more locomotive than [some] people [as] there is another house on the move between us and the green field...\" Mentions Mr. Eubank, Judge Bland, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Richardson, and various servants.","Scope and Contents Understands everything is going well at the Asylum. [Note: The letter is on the same sheet as that immediately above it.]","Scope and Contents Describes their trip to New York from Richmond, with her impressions of the Capitol, Trinity Church, and Grace Church. Mentions going on to the Falls.","Scope and Contents Invites John and Sally to stay with them while at the Church Convention.","Scope and Contents Thought he would retrun from Bloomingdale Asylum in time to spend the evening at Mr. Campbell's, but just got back. They will leave tomorrow by 6 o'clock.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $50 received from W.R. Galt as his subscription for the alteration of St. Paul's Church.","Scope and Contents She and John plan to see \"Niagra\" the following day, but no longer plan on going to Connecticut. Describes the Palisades and the Catskill Mountains, and their various stops on the way. Finds the white servants \"civil and obliging, but feels a coloured face is \"an old Va. friend.\"","Scope and Contents Account of $1.82 for milk.","Scope and Contents They will arrive on Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Strobia will go straight to the Convention. Asks her to tell Mary Williamson that Mary Dixon will stay with her a few days.","Scope and Contents Her husband, Gabriel Galt Williamson, is liable to be ordered to sea next year. Dislikes having all her family scattered. Mentions Lizzie Galt Williamson, Ellen Woolfolk, and Tom.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt for rent of a house in York Street. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $1.25 received from William Galt. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $51 received from William R. Galt. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Describes their trip from Norfolk to Richmond. Plans to attend the large wedding of Sally Roane and E. Harrison. [Note: Sally Lambert, Jr. was the youngest child of William and Mary Ann Pickett Lambert. She is probably designated as \"Jr.\" in this letter to distinguish her from her aunt, Sallie Lambert, the sister of William Lambert.]","Scope and Contents Account of $38.08 for herrings, lard, soda biscuits, sugar crackers, and apples. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Have sent the herring and enclose his bill to date.","Scope and Contents Met various members of the Campbell family who think so highly of her parents. Plans to travel as far as Toronto. Finds the ladies dress plainer in N.Y. than in Va. Mentions Miss Wilber, and Dr. Smith.","Scope and Contents Receipted account of $11.05 for coal and flour. Endorsed.","Scope and Contents News of their various relatives in Richmond and of their trip home from Williamsburg. Mentions G. Dixon, Mr. Nichols, and Lavinia Myers.","Scope and Contents Describes the illness of her friend Ellen Woolfolk. Asks to be remembered to a great many friends and relatives.","Scope and Contents Account of $6.00 for property, 1 white male and 3 slaves.","Scope and Contents Account of $4.50 for 1 white male and 2 slaves.","Scope and Contents If Mrs. Galt is not going to use her cherries and currants, Eliza Vest would like to gather some.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 received from William R. Galt for a quarter's schoolroom rent.","Scope and Contents Account dated January 7-June 30.","Scope and Contents Recommends Professor Chrarles Minnigerode for the Chair of Moral Science of the University of Georgia.","Scope and Contents Were disappointed that the Strobias and John and Sally did not come up after the Convention. Discusses John's and Sally's trip to Canada. Sally denies the coldness of northern manners. In Philadelphia they spent one day at Mr. Richie's.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 20-28.","Scope and Contents Account of $80.15 for books.","Scope and Contents Invitation of Dr. Galt and family to the Valedictory address of the M.U. Society at the M[ethodist?] E[piscopal?] Church, July 10. The Committee was composed of T.M. Gleming, R. Randolph, and H. Tucker.","Scope and Contents Receipted account of $26.00 for various clothes.","Scope and Contents Encloses quarter's rent for the old City Tavern. Laments the poor fourth they had, and blames the destruction of sociability on politics and party spirit. News of their relatives. [Note: While the letter is clearly headed June 12, the postmark is Jul[y] 14, and the reference to the fourth clearly shows that this must have been written after July 4.]","Scope and Contents His brother's situation makes it impossible for him to take leave of them in person. Will probably move west. Will attribute any success he might have to Sally.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt as house rent.","Scope and Contents News of the various ills of her family. Hopes Cousin Richard did well on his examinations.","Scope and Contents \"As to the affair at College I have heard enough to astonish and surprise me but I hope yet all will turn out better than we expected. \" Want to know what steps the townspeople have taken. [Note: These two letters from niece and aunt are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Receipted account for the Building Committe of St. Paul's Church, Norfolk, for Wm. B. Galt's payment of $25 for one pew in the western gallery, with part paid in April towards the alterations.","Scope and Contents Receipted account $11.20 on 3 slaves, 2 clocks, and income.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her hospitality while Sally and John were in Buffalo. [Note: There is an unsigned draft of this letter].","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her kindness to Sally and John during their stay in New York. When they returned Bishop Meade and several ministers were holding an association. Regret not meeting Dr. Smith. Charles Dabney is with them again. It is expected that the College will lose most of the old professors. Is unhappy that the Visitors decided that Commencement should be held the 15th instead of July 4. Aunt Sylvia left the lady she was living with, and lives at the Asylum and nurses a child of one of the servants. Draft, two copies.","Scope and Contents Just learned from George Lightfoot that Mr. Millington has received a position at Mississippi College. Mentions Dr. Waddel, Mr. Hodges, Mr. Holmes, Mrs. Henly, and various other Williamsburg residents.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Millington wants Mrs. Galt to persuade Mr. Millington not to go to Mississippi. Quotes from the July 31 letters of the two Sally Lamberts.","Scope and Contents Account of Sally \"Gault\" for 4 3/4 days board.","Scope and Contents Request two weeks to consider their invitation to become Rector of Bruton Parish Church. If takes the position, could not come before October.","Scope and Contents Little Sally Lambert has been quite sick since returning from Williamsburg, and they are taking her to the Huguenot Springs the next day.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $1.15 received from John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Family news, and comments on Sally Galt's many beaux.","Scope and Contents Judge Mason gave him four letters of introduction. Sends messages to members of his family. Is studying Ollendorff's method of learning Italian, and finds it works quite well. Sees Uncle Patrick [Galt] daily. The Captain who took corn to the starving Irish made $17,000 on the trip, for that amount was voted him by Congress for his expenses.","Scope and Contents Describes his visit to the President [James K. Polk]. Plans to go to New York Wednesday, and leave New York by the following Monday. \"Ma and the girls\" will return home then unless Lizzy continues ill. Describes politics in Washington. Messages for his brothers and sisters. Plans to go to Rome first. Mentions Mr. Pegram, Aunt Nancy, Rosa, Miss Boyle, and various other friends in Norfolk. Mentions several people to whom he has introductions.","Scope and Contents Account of $2.00 for advertising his school.","Scope and Contents Describes a Tournament and a fancy dress ball held there. Mentions many acquaintances who were at the Springs, including Mr. Fauntleroy, Phil Taliaferrro, Sally and Henny Lyon, Bernard Peyton, and Julien Harrison. Fears there will be no beaux in Williamsburg as all the young men speak of the college as a dead institution.","Scope and Contents Feels very close to the whole Galt family, Elizabeth, who he never saw, has an extraordinary mind, but to the sorrow of the family and friends is \"sorely afflicted.\" Knows a man who can cure Elizabeth, and this man has consented to go to Williamsburg if the Galts will accept his services. His fee will be far less than \"you would cheerfully and gladly [pay] to see your fond sister saved from the inevitable effects of an unchecked cancer.\" Pledges his Christian faith and gentlemanly honor that this man can cure Elizabeth, and knows of hundreds of others who would endorse Dr. Jackson's abilities. Mentions several cures with some details. Jackson is a rough country man and almost illiterate.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $1.88 received from W.R. Galt for advertising his school.","Scope and Contents Receipt of $23.00 for a Sheffield cake basket.","Scope and Contents Does not object to Oliver going through the fence if he replaces it each time, but when he leaves it down the cattle get into the corn.","Scope and Contents Caroline Harrison has another son, and now has four sons and one daughter. Very stained fragment.","Scope and Contents Account of $4.00 for making various clothes.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $60.15 received from John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipted account with T.W. Seabury, signed by J. Moore.","Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account with Rudolph Garriguc for German books.","Scope and Contents Has just received some very superior flour which Mrs. Galt may want to purchase.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account with the Post Master of Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Account, September 1- October 27, for repairing harnesses.","Scope and Contents Would like to know when and where the Methodist Conference is being held and when it will adjourn. [Note: On the reverse is a note, signed M. T. Peyton, that Capt. Armistead is in York Court, that the Va. Conference begins Nov. 1 in Elizabeth City, N.C., and usually lasts a week.]","Scope and Contents Form letter regarding meteorological observations to be carried out by the Smithsonian Institution.","Scope and Contents Capt. Wormely of the Royal Navy would like to visit the Asylum.","Scope and Contents Comments on his voyage to date, with special mention of the degraded state of the lower classes at Fazal [?] and Madeira, the similarity of the Portugese and Latin, a physical description of the Madiera, Canary, and Cape Verde Islands, the formation and sinking of an island between 1811 and 1848, social life on Madeira, and politics of the islands.","Scope and Contents Has become very interested in the study of bugs. Laments the state of the College, but takes hope from the recent appointment of new visitors and the rumor that it will be united with the Episcopal Church. The College is now being repaired and improved. Comments on the continuing bad health of Sally T. Galt. Feels William would be pleased by the improvements going on at the Asylum. [Note: Sally T. Galt, whose physical and mental illnesses John Williamson discusses, was probably Sally Trebell Galt (1819-1860), daughter of William Trebell Galt and his second wife, Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1.e., p. 5.]","Scope and Contents The faculty will not hire out Henry this year. He hopes this will not inconvenience Dr. Galt.","Scope and Contents Hopes Sally and Dr. John M. Galt can spend the evening with Eliza Vest's family.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents News of Caroline Harrison and her family, and various other relatives. While Revd. Mrs. Norwood is away, Bishop Johns will be the pastor of St. Paul's. Is interested in any news of the dedication of the church at Yorktown.","Scope and Contents Account dated June 8-December 22.","Scope and Contents Sends her two pigeons which her husband brought her from Mexico but which she cannot care for.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6.25 received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $40 received from Dr. John M. Galt for the hire of Mrs. Warburton's servant Eliza.","Scope and Contents Account for postage.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5.00 from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe for 1848.","Scope and Contents The town has been a \"whirlpool of indignation\" for two weeks because of the election of A. Peachy as a professor under unusual circumstances. The students have serenaded Peachy and Judge Christian with a band of tin pans and horns, and draped the statue of Lord Botetourt in black crape with an inscription \"even the mighty dead mourn the downfall of the college.\" The night of the election Mr. Saunders refused the presidency and resigned his professorship, but under pressure from the students he will lecture till the end of the tern. Mr. Millington and Mr. Minnigerode considered resigning. Praises Mr. Saunders and his control over \"an infuriated body of Students\" and reflects that if he had been at the University of Virginia Professor Davis might not have been killed. Asks him to get some things for Sally. A wedding was planned, but Peyton Coles' parents would not give their consent. [Note: Peachy was elected professor in September 1847. John H. Strobia's letter of 16-19 October 1847 mentions the Coles' wedding plans.]","Scope and Contents A faculty meeting is in progress there, with Messrs. Minnegerode, Holmes, Millington, Carter, and Lee in attendance. Reportedly Mr. Peachy has resigned. Judge Tucker wrote that he refused to attend faculty meeting with men \"who were undermining the College!!!\" Mr. Peachy's resignation was not accepted.","Scope and Contents Summary of financial transactions with the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk.","Scope and Contents If no eminent person applies for the Chair recently vacated by Mr. Holmes, he would fill that place.","Scope and Contents Thanks the recipient for prose and other gifts. Describes a recent visit to Old Point [Comfort?]. News of the sad state of the College. Mr. Saunders will remain in Williamsburg, though not at the College. Mentions Aunt Sylvia, who lives at the Asylum, and Miss Wilber.","Scope and Contents The hire of Eliza at $40 should be settled with Mr. William L. Spencer.","Scope and Contents Account with St. Paul's Church for pew rent On reverse is receipt for pew rent dated 1 October 1848.","Scope and Contents Account with John Wiley for books.","Scope and Contents Account with Richard H. Baker for hire of Celia and Lucy.","Scope and Contents Influenza is very prevalent, and now the weather is so very cold that the river is frozen across at Rocketts. News of the family, especially Eliza Lambert's illness.","Scope and Contents Account with Benjamin Waller for work done by Wm. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $34.10 received from John M. Galt for pork.","Scope and Contents Account with Walter H. Taylor and Co., for herring.","Scope and Contents Memorandum on Mrs. Mary D. Galt's purchase of the negro servant Oliver at the sale of Littleton T. Waller's servants on 1 January 1848.","Scope and Contents The bond concerns a share in the Pacific Mining and Trading Company of Richmond, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Receipted account, August 1848-January 1849, for making various clothes.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated ante October 18, 1848-December 20, 1848.","Scope and Contents Account for oranges, lemons, grapes, and pearl barley.","Scope and Contents Returns the books she borrowed and would like to borrow the November Lady's Book. Thinks often of the Levee and how strange she would have looked \"dangling upon a pair of Crutches.\"","Scope and Contents Receipt for $330 received from John M. Galt, for one share of the California Mining and Trading Company's stock, plus defraying Teagle's expenses in going to California.","Scope and Contents Bond concerning the Pacific Mining and Trading Company of Richmond, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Acknowledges receipt of $6925.34, the balance due the heirs of his grandfather from his commutation [?] pay. Has no objection to the sums received by the recipient and General Lambert. Draft.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated December 9, 1848- February 17, 1849.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $6 received from W.R. Galt for house rent.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 received from William R. Galt for house rent.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $56 received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents All three families have enjoyed Alexander Galt Jr.'s letters. Discusses the literary habits of various residents, including John Galt, and Mr. Smead. Cornelius is leaving for \"the Eldorado\" and Williamson understands that Galt's brother Jim is o thinking of going. They are trying to establish an academy and already have between $6000 and $7000 in subscriptions. Feels education is at a low ebb in the area.","Scope and Contents Would like to borrow Miss Landon's prose works, if she has them.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 30- March 22.","Scope and Contents News of the weather, and the family. John Lambert is going to California. He left with over one hundred people on the Marianna. General Lambert recently moved. Caroline Lambert Harrison's husband is fitting out a farm in Charles City County.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $15.00 rent received from W.R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $28.75 rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from William Galt for hire of Celie and Lucy.","Scope and Contents Receipt for pew hire received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Since the recipient is not using his little farm, Powell would like to buy it and wants to know the price. The recipient could keep the right to haul wood.","Scope and Contents News of the various Galts in Williamsburg, especially William and Cornelius, and comments on actions of Gabriel Capron. Christopher Pryor plans to start a school in Williamsburg. By October hope to have both a female seminary and a boys school, and hope the College may be resuscitated. [Note: William Galt may be William Trebell Galt (1814-1854), son of William and Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1.c.p 5. Cornelius is probably a half-brother of John G. Williamson. Gabriel Capron is probably Gabriel Galt Capron (1835- ) son of Richard and Sarah Galt Capron. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 12. e. p. 11.]","Scope and Contents Receipted account for Mrs. Anne M. Whiting for $7.50 received from William R. Galt for the hire of Margaret.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 27- April 9.","Scope and Contents Discusses the price and availability to Exchange Bank stock, Eliza Lambert's health, and the fact that they have not heard from John Lambert.","Scope and Contents Receipted account, March 30-April 15, of $3.72 for various meat.","Scope and Contents Account for postage.","Scope and Contents Receipt of John Nimmo, Agent, for W. R. Galt's subscription to The New York Albion.","Scope and Contents News of the Browne family of Kentucky. Finds \"the mania here for moving; particularly to California... incredible.\" Hopes to visit Williamsburg with his six grandchildren. Has already sent his receipt for his share of his father's Revolutionary service claim.","Scope and Contents News of her family, and various neighbors. Feels sure Sally Galt will soon be Mrs. Eubank. Has seen Madame Bishop, Miss Julia Dean, and the Vienoise children.","Scope and Contents Will get Sally's bonnet soon. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents Receipt for $2.00 received from Mrs. Mary Galt.","Scope and Contents Account has the note that no apples are available.","Scope and Contents Received Galt's check, deposited it, and has seen that it is forwarded to Richmond. The goods ordered were sent today.","Scope and Contents Has forwarded two parcels for him to Richmond.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $12 received from Mrs. Mary Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 9- May 19.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $47 received from Mr. Will Galt.","Scope and Contents Account dated February 28- May 19.","Scope and Contents There are no epidemic diseases prevailing in Williamsburg, and William's family will probably be safer there than in Norfolk, where there is the fear of cholera. Heard that Bishop Johns will accept the Presidency [of the College]. Discusses various books he is reading. Feels William's Uncle Patrick is better employed in supplying William with books than in \"banging the Mexican yellow devils.\" Aunt Galt received a letter recently from William Trebell Galt?'].","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from W.R. Galt for a subscription to the Union.","Scope and Contents Received his check for his father's Revolutionary War claim. News of his nieces Judy and Sally, who have moved to [Missouri?].","Scope and Contents Cholera is prevalent in Richmond and the House of Delegates is considering adjourning. The weather has been very bad all spring.","Scope and Contents Lease of a small farm belonging to the heirs of A.D. Galt to Goodrich Durfey.","Scope and Contents Account dated May 19- June 9.","Scope and Contents Invitation to Dr. Galt and sister [probably Sally M. Galt] to attend the Commencement Party of the Graduating Class of Randolph Macon College, at the Steward's Hall, on June 13. Signed by W.Y. Peyton, who is not listed as one of the Managers.","Scope and Contents Receipted account, June 9-18, for work done by Wm. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Account for milk.","Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for house rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 1- June 30.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated January 4-June 30.","Scope and Contents Account with Sheriff of James City County for tax on 151 acres of land.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $20 received from Mr. Galt for the hire of Lucy and Celia.","Scope and Contents Receipt for pew tax in St. Paul's Church received from Mr. R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 received from William R. Galt for hire of Margaret.","Scope and Contents Account dated February-July 2.","Scope and Contents Account, January 4- July 3, for shoeing horses.","Scope and Contents Heard Galt had the cholera and hopes it is not true. Studies daily, even on the fourth, but wants to return to Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated July 3- December 22, 1848.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the bookmark.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated March 31- July 10.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe for 1848.","Scope and Contents Sent 2 dozen knives last week and encloses the residue from the old tavern's rent.","Scope and Contents While ill was visited by Dr. Harding, Mr. Powers, and Mr. Tiffany. Plans to move shortly. Mentions many acquaintances including Dr. Duyer of New Orleans, Dr. Elliotson, and Dr. Aiken. Discourses on the European pronunciation of Latin and Greek. [Note: This letter is in pencil on thin paper, and very faded.]","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the little basket.","Scope and Contents Account included a note on certain books that they will have to order.","Scope and Contents Will go to Goochland if Mr. Whittle declines the post. If can, will probably stay with his father-in-law's family for 2 years, and then serve as chaplain at the University for 2 years. Hopes Mr. Walker will accept the rectorship of St. Paul's, and elaborates on Walker's qualifications for the post.","Scope and Contents Requests payment for the office chair.","Scope and Contents An account with the Collector of Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Fears letters from his father in California burned in the fire in St. Louis. Mentions John Jenkins.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $50 received from John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Account for corn and wheat.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Encloses John Lambert's letter from Rio. Mentions Dr. Empie, Cornelius Williamson, Betsey Dixon, and Mr. Smith, Miss Mary Smith, and Mary Louisa.","Scope and Contents News of her various Lambert relatives. Her brother William does not want to remain in Fluvanna longer than necessary to settle his wife's estate, for physicians abound there. John should be in California and George is going to try his fortune in New Orleans. Discusses her reading, and her newest child.","Scope and Contents Receipt of $29.25 received from Dr. John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Mary Williamson has been visiting them and will bring this letter, and a paper holder as a gift.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 servant's hire received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for work done by Wm. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Account includes note of goods sent.","Scope and Contents Upset that the Galts are ill with ague and fever- \"one of the most relentless of Wms. torments.\" Wants all the news of the \"old City.\" Mentions Marianna, Lelia, Cynthia, Mattie Page, and Lissie Williamson. [Note: Mary Eliza is probably Mary Eliza Galt (1835- ), a daughter of Dr. John Minson and Anne White Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a.ii., p.7.]","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated November 26, 1848- November 1, 1849.","Scope and Contents Receipted account, August- November 1, for milk.","Scope and Contents News of the family. The Harrisons have rented a house, which Caroline prefers to boarding out.","Scope and Contents Account for wheat.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $19 received from Dr. John M. Galt for subscriptions to periodicals.","Scope and Contents Regrets William and Mary has so few students, but is pleased with the success of the two academies. Understands the congregation [at Bruton Parish] is larger than ever due to the work of Mr. Denison. News of the family. [Note: On the third side of this letter there is writing in pencil, but it is so faint, and the page is so stained and torn that the contents cannot be read.]","Scope and Contents Receipted account with Henley Taylor's executor for purchase of a cow.","Scope and Contents Account includes a note that the order was transferred from Captain Fitzgerald who is out of business.","Scope and Contents Could find no sofa that Dr. John could use for lolling or sleeping and recommends a sofa-bed.","Scope and Contents Describes his trip from Williamsburg. News of their relatives in Richmond. Describes a new church in Fredericksburg which is in the Byzantine style and cost much more than \"our Tudor Gothic building.\" Describes the boat going up the Potomac. Mentions Mr. Eubank and Mrs. Weymouth, as well as Dixon H. Lewis.","Scope and Contents Account is for magazines.","Scope and Contents Receipt for house rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipted account dated July 16-December 16.","Scope and Contents Account dated July 2- December 29.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $7.50 servant's hire from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Receipt for schoolroom rent received from William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents Cannot get her the bonnet she wants. Describes their quiet Christmas.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $5 received from Mrs. Mary D. Galt for the hire of Phoebe.","Scope and Contents Note: Beginning with the 1850 material, accounts, receipts, and bills have not been catalogued unless of unusual nature or interest. Anyone interested in the information found in this sort of document will find a rich supply in the collection.","Scope and Contents Regrets that has no coal to spare.","Scope and Contents Social life in Florence. Comments on other men studying to be artists.","Scope and Contents Bond in a case brought before John M. Galt, alderman and justice of the peace of Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Will publish the verses Galt sent him and hopes he will continue to work in German literature. Refers to their days at University of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Regarding sale of tobacco and snuff under contract since December 1, 1849.","Scope and Contents Regrets that Joseph left school, but feels Lemuel will be a good student.","Scope and Contents Wants certain information on a land claim being prosecuted by Searle. [Copy.]","Scope and Contents Is not surprised that she loves Williamsburg, but wishes she would spend more time with her own family. Mentions many relatives. Imagines her \"clubs\" are very interesting, but does not think Lizzie is dignified enough to be President. Tell Tom [Williamson, Lizzie's brother] they expect him home as soon as he has a vacation. Mentions the Hudgins girl, Mary Eeland, and various other neighbors.","Scope and Contents News of his family and the University. Comments on the work and personality of many of the professors. Feels the recipient could do quite well in Buchanan [?].","Scope and Contents Because of the large number of applications it is impossible to say if Sylvester will receive an appointment, though his chances are very good. A new barrack is being built. Will have a new edition of the algebra book out this summer.","Scope and Contents News of his trip from Williamsburg, including a scene of the Congress firing her cannons. Mentions Dr. Perkins, Beverley Kennon, and Mr. and Mrs. W. Williamson.","Scope and Contents Describes the Lunatic Asylum there, and compares it unfavorably with the one in Williamsburg. Describes the Pennsylvania Hospital Mentions many friends, including Doctors Carson, Rood [?], Chapman, Welford, and Bell. Describes the changing architecture of Philadelphia. Saw John Tyler, who told him Robert was doing quite well.","Scope and Contents Sally now wishes she had accompanied John. Mentions by first name only the many people who have been in to see them, as well as Mr. Ewell, Capt. Johnson, Mr. Porter, Mr. Mason, Mr. Neblitt, and Mr. Savage, all seemingly suitors of Sally's. AL [P.S. from Mary D. Galt, advice on his health and safety.]","Scope and Contents Went to the Asylum. The officers and patients all send love and say that the \"little Dr.\" cannot compare with the \"big Dr.\" News of various patients, including Mrs. Campbell and Miss Pierce. Mentions the Bishop, Anne Galt, and Sandy. [Note: These letters are all on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Discusses his action toward Hardy, and the unjust complaint he has received from Capt. Th. A. Hardy, the boy's father. Does not want the recipient to get involved, but would ike a report on Hardy's habits when he came to the University.","Scope and Contents Purchased busts of Washington, Marshall, Scott, Milton, Shakespeare, and Byron in New York. Saw Mr. Lambert and Mr. Denison while in New York, and visited Christ Church and Trinity. Describes New Haven.","Scope and Contents Baylor's two children are leaving Galt's school as of this date.","Scope and Contents The Bishop preached Wednesday because Dr. Totten was fatigued from conducting services at the College, Sunday school, church, coloured Sunday school, and evening church. Describes Lelia's birthday party, and the kind of people who were invited. News of the Asylum, and of various visitors. Mr. Ewell is going to live near them. P.S. from Mary D. Galt. The carpenters have left and Mr. Bilson is doing his work.","Scope and Contents Mr. Lefebre says the Academy will soon begin. News of many Williamsburg friends. [Note: These letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents Finds the hotels quite improved. Discusses some of the other physicians who have arrived for the conference, including Drs. Awl and Smith. Feels the Hospital at Worcester has regressed. Describes the celebration of the Battle of Bunker Hill. `","Scope and Contents Received Baylor's note regarding the withdrawal of his sons, but feels if he had seen Galt he would have done otherwise.","Scope and Contents Eleven students board with them. [Note: This letter is so stained and torn that it is hardly legible.]","Scope and Contents Circular letter reporting post-mortem examination of a patient \"to whose case the attention of the association was called when at this place.\"","Scope and Contents Reports on the convention and discusses some of the participants. Describes the Butler Hospital.","Scope and Contents Describes the corner-stone laying for the Academy. The same day there were a hundred visitors at the Asylum. One of his reports was put in the copper box under the stone. Mentions many of Sally's beaux.","Scope and Contents Note: These three letters are on one very badly torn sheet of paper.","Scope and Contents Introduces a violinist friend [name is torn, but seems to be Laize Elenna].","Scope and Contents Discusses various goods she asked him to get. Letter is badly stained.","Scope and Contents News of his life in Italy. [Note: Salutation is to William [R. Galt]. The letter is in light ink on thin paper, and very hard to read.]","Scope and Contents Enjoys visiting the Tottens, for spent so many happy hours there with the Millingtons. News of the Saunders. Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple is still living on the green, but may move. She took one of Lizzie [Tyler Waller]'s children and Mrs. Speed took the others. Alice Tyler just married Mr. Denison, who is going to a church in Brooklyn. Mr. Lefevre will live in the new academy, which should be finished in October. Mr. and Mrs. Dabney are leaving and his successor will be appointed in August. News of the Asylum. Describes the recipient's mother's grave. [Note: Letitia Tyler Semple (1821-1907), Elizabeth Tyler Waller (1823-1850), and Alice Tyler Denison (1827-1854) were all daughters of John and Letitia Christian Tyler. Mrs. Semple and her husband James were semi-estranged through much of their marriage and had no children. When her sister Alice died, she raised Alice's only daughter, Bessie.]","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed from Cary to Lizzie. Quotes extensively from her brother John's letter from California. News of her children's activities. Feels sure they are happy with Bishop John's family, but fears the College may not get all the benefit from his appointment that was hoped. News of her father's and aunt's healths, and of her brothers.","Scope and Contents Recommends Bill Smith as a servant for the Asylum.","Scope and Contents Encloses sprigs of grass and leaves from Washington's birth-place to put in her book. Discusses Marianna Saunders.","Scope and Contents Request a certificate of the present year's hire of Bob and Billy.","Scope and Contents Has been requested by A.M. Daffan to write to find out if his brother, John, confined at the Asylum, is dead.","Scope and Contents Coal costs 22 1/2 cents a bushel and he will bring some within ten days.","Scope and Contents Regrets William plans to move but wishes him success. Encloses a letter to Mr. Bruce.","Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the position of Principal of the Academy. [Two copies of this letter.] [Note: Note on bottom signed by William R. Galt that could not reach Winchester in time to present it.]","Scope and Contents Just wrote a letter in his behalf to the Trustees of the Winchester Academy.","Scope and Contents Recommendation by Franchis H. Smith, Superintendent, Virginia Military Institute.","Scope and Contents Recommendation by Francis H. Smith and others. [Two copies.]","Scope and Contents Regrets having missed Galt.","Scope and Contents Describes her holiday with various relatives, and a visit to Mr. Clay's birthplace.","Scope and Contents Wants any information on claim for Revolutionary War service of John M. Galt, grandfather of the recipient. D. Alexr Galt \"of this place\" [Norfolk?] feels he was never paid for drugs and medicines. Enclosed is a clipping on Bounty Land Bill signed by A.H.H. Stuart, Secretary of the Interior.","Scope and Contents The house on the River, now occupied by Col. Boyer, will soon be vacant and the recipient has the first chance at renting it. Asks about the recipient's father.","Scope and Contents Sends his condolences on the death of Galt's oldest son. Feels Galt's brother will do well. Is honored by Galt having named his youngest son after him. [Note: William and Mary Ware Galt's second child and first son, Alexander Patrick Galt, was born in 1845 and died in 1850. Their fourth child and third son Rogers Harrison Galt was born in 1850. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 11. b. ii. and iv., p. 9.]","Scope and Contents A man is interested in purchasing the City Tavern and wonders if Mrs. Mary D. Galt will sell her portion. Reports death of Miss Diana M. Ege. News of the Lamberts and the Harrisons. Mentions Matilda Southall, Mrs. Judge Tucker, and Mrs. John G. Mosby.","Scope and Contents Galt is quite welcome to use his name in Western Virginia, though the writer's acquaintance with the region is limited.","Scope and Contents Will replace the herrings he found inferior.","Scope and Contents Has ordered the paper he wanted and encloses proofs of the first two forms. Needs to know how many copies Galt wants.","Scope and Contents Received the letter of introduction from Col. Smith, and is quite willing for the recipient to use his name in the prospectus of his school.","Scope and Contents Received Mr. Sharp's letter and is quite willing for Galt to use his name. Remembers him from the University.","Scope and Contents Sends a leaf from General Washington's birthplace. Judge Browne has moved to Missouri, where his children live. Dr. Bayless (Virginia Browne's husband) resigned his professorship at the Medical College of Cincinnati to go to Missouri. Williamsburg is improving, and has a new Grecian building at the Asylum, and another is being built for an academy. Mr. Lefebre and his family are great favorites. Describes the new building at the Asylum. Draft.","Scope and Contents Recommendations signed by Professors Gessner Harrison, W.B. Rogers, R. E. Rogers, and W. H. McGuffey, of the University of Virginia.","Scope and Contents Laments the prevalance of the \"break bone fever\" and scarlet fever in Norfolk. Feels Galt should leave the politics of the family to his wife, who Caldwell describes as a \"good Whig.\" Has no suggestions on where Galt can get servants. Gives his philosophy of child-raising.","Scope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name. Will find out about a boat to take Galt's things up the canal as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Encloses the recommendations of various members of the faculty [see above, November 1, 1850]. Thanks Galt for naming his son after him.","Scope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name.","Scope and Contents Sends him letters to friends in the area where Galt is moving.","Scope and Contents Galt is welcome to use his name.","Scope and Contents Discusses Galt's order of meteorological instruments.","Scope and Contents Account for printing 1000 copies of \"Essays on Asylums for Persons of Unsound Mind.\" Endorsed.","Scope and Contents Send a present.","Scope and Contents News of his life in Italy.","Scope and Contents Wants to borrow $100.00 to continue his education.","Scope and Contents News of his life in Italy.","Scope and Contents The proposed plan of exchanges with England has not worked out. Hopes Galt is doing all he can to \"allay those fake prejudices which have lately arisen between the north and the south about slavery. We must keep together.\"","Scope and Contents Mr. Millington will go to Williamsburg next summer to move the rest of their things and try to sell all their property, which is now going to ruin. Enjoys where they are, especially their neighbors, the Long-streets. News of the University. Mentions Jockey [?] Griffin, Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Edlow, and the Saunders. Tom has been offered a position as teacher of music at the female academy. Entertained the new Bishop of Mississippi.","Scope and Contents Will send his sons Joseph and Lemuel to Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Has been there longer than expected because of the illness of Patrick Galt. Made arrangements for Alexander's bust to be displayed in New York.","Scope and Contents Asks to borrow some lard.","Scope and Contents Consoles him on the death of his son, Alexander Patrick Galt.","Scope and Contents Circular for William R. Galt's school in Buchanan with a list of text books and various recommendations.","Scope and Contents Hopes they all found the trip not too hard. Their father feels Patrick Galt cannot recover. Their father had good success in getting people in New York interested in Alexander's work, and a planned display. Annie Capron's letter describing Mr. Maupin's suicide says that he seems to have planned it some time ahead. Old Dr. Griffin has succeeded to an Earldom and will go to Scotland in the Spring.","Scope and Contents Thanks for for the present.","Scope and Contents His difficulties in compiling a list of the legislators of Mississippi for Galt. Encloses a list which he feels is incomplete. Discusses the two essays Galt sent him, and provides his own examples of buildings built without consulting the people going to use them. Discusses the condition of the University of Mississippi. Will sell his house and the \"Brick House in which Dr. Camm carries on his business, and my Interest in the large frame house opposite, (where Mrs. Carter used to live),\" as soon as he can get to Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Asks Galt to meet him at the Courthouse for the sitting of the Court.","Scope and Contents Just learned from Ma [his step-mother, Mary Ann Raincock Galt] of the death of Uncle Patrick Galt. Fears Alexander is ruining his health by too constant work as a sculptor. Understands Zander is highly spoken of in Europe. Agrees with Zander that William should have left Norfolk long before. Discusses his course of study, professors, and fears about certain courses. Miss Tucker, a sister of Mrs. [Gessner?] Harrison, died recently. A southern rights association has been formed at the University, but he has not joined.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of money.","Scope and Contents Sends the things with Mr. Williams. News of the family's health.","Scope and Contents News of the family's health. Hints at the hope that Sally will soon marry.","Scope and Contents Sends her a package. The weather is uncommonly warm. \"I fear we shall have but little fruit and less ice:- but the north will be able to furnish us with as much as we want, as it does with too many articles that we ought to raise ourselves.\"","Scope and Contents Requests information on a servant in Buchanan.","Scope and Contents Four obituary and funeral notices of Brevet Lt. Col. Patrick Henry Galt who died at Philadelphia, January 12, 1851.","Scope and Contents Fra[n?]k Galt, the son of William's cousin John, wants to go to Buchanan until entering either West Point or William and Mary. William's uncle Dick arrived on his way from Cardenas to Richmond. His wife is in Williamsburg. News of various neighbors and relatives, many of which have been ill with scarlet fever. Must go to New York as one of Patrick's executors, and will get to see Zander's bust at the Art Union. [Note: Frank is probably Francis Land Galt (1833-1915) eldest child of Dr. John Minson and Anne White Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7. a., p. 7]","Scope and Contents Gives his policy in regard to refunding money to students withdrawing because of health, or being dismissed.","Scope and Contents Frank Galt will probably join him shortly. Mentions Benbury, Martin, and Pannell.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the gifts for little Alexander.","Scope and Contents Advises him on the time it will take to build his reputation. Cannot spare either of the boys.","Scope and Contents News of various boys who may, or may not, come to Galt's school. The scarlatine has killed many children, including 2 of Dr. Newton's and 3 of Lt. Johnson's. Billy B. is doing very well at Lexington Institute.","Scope and Contents Would like some flowers for her garden.","Scope and Contents Encloses a letter from Zander. The head of the plaster cast has been repaired. Speaks of Lizzie's death and Mary [his wife's]? illness. Mentions Powers, Mr. B.B. Moseley, Mr. Ritchie, and William's children.","Scope and Contents His father is in New York to get the money due Patrick Galt's estate, to see Zander's first work and try to sell it, and to learn in Washington whether the government has received a commission for a bust from subscribers in Norfolk. Describes Mr. Jackson's speech at Commodore Barron's funer Caleb Bonsal died suddenly. There is a good chance the \"old homestead\" [her mother's home?] will be sold for taxes. Describes her daughter, Mary, and Bishop Johns' recent visit.","Scope and Contents News of the family. The streets are all torn up to put in gas pipes, but the streets and stores all look lovely at night.","Scope and Contents Invitation to Dr. Galt and sister to attend a Commencement Party at the Steward's Hall on June 12, honoring the Graduating Class of Randolph Macon College.","Scope and Contents News of the family. Still hopes to visit Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Her father is very ill. Her daughter cannot come to York and wants her to return home. Understands Mr. Ewell is in Boston. \"Mr. Ewell is going to take his Mother to live with him.\" Mentions Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Mauphin, and Mrs. Wright. [Note: This letter is very disjointed.]","Scope and Contents Seemingly wants to borrow money.","Scope and Contents Account with a note that he cannot get \"Graham Crackers\" in Norfolk, and has substituted with \"Navy Bread.\"","Scope and Contents Printed announcement of regular monthly meeting of the Society for August 19, plus letter offering to nominate Galt for membership in the Society.","Scope and Contents Account with note that have found \"Graham Crackers\" and are sending them to him.","Scope and Contents Describes the boat trip up to Richmond, and mentions that Mrs. Edloe, John Armistead, Mr. and Mrs. James French, and Mr. Johnson were on board. Describes their visit with their relatives in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Describes the trip up from Richmond.","Scope and Contents Describes their \"rural\" life. York is very unhealthy. Is writing in the study. Received the certificate of John's election to the Medical Society. Mentions George Southall, Matilda, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Mercer, Mrs. Wright, and Mr. Clowes.","Scope and Contents Describes her activities in Staunton, including various parties. Mentions Capt. Fulton, Mrs. George Burwell, Mrs. Sheldon, Miss Thomson, Miss Cullen, and Henry Washington.","Scope and Contents Wants to buy a hickory tree from her.","Scope and Contents His life in Italy.","Scope and Contents Returns a book, and lends Sally one.","Scope and Contents Laments the death of Mr. Enders. Nearly promised Mr. Barziza to go to Williamsburg yesterday, but cannot go at this time.","Scope and Contents Describes his recent pieces.","Scope and Contents Describes his statues, and his social life. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents A memorandum book listing her work. Included are copying pages from her brother's books, teaching Lizzie Williamson, keeping house, cutting out all the sewing work, packing furnishings to move (1843), varnishing furniture, preparing \"Reports\" for mailing, gardening, painting lithographs for \"Reports\", plaiting 18 shirt bosoms, \"Prepared for an Un-invited Company every other tuesday,\" and \"Collected and copied in Ornamental penmanship in a Morocco-bound blank book, my own Compositions.\"","Scope and Contents Describes her trip home from Williamsburg. Asks about many people and things in Williamsburg. Mentions Bob Wynne, Mr. R. Harrison, Miss Tunstall, and Aunt Sally.","Scope and Contents Delivered Grange to his brother, though he was annoyed about having to go there.","Scope and Contents A folder of miscellaneous scraps, including \"Extracts of Oration by J.H. Christian of the Cheerful Club, July 4th, 1851, [on] European as contrasted with American Policy\", various essays and comments on \"farewell\", [seemingly occasioned by the departure of Elizabeth Williamson], Minutes of the Cheerful Club for June 20, 1851 with the following present: Miss L[elia?] S[aunders?], Mr. J[ohnson?], Miss [Marianne?] S[aunders?], Miss Alexina Galt, Mr. Christian, Mr. Wynne, Miss Capron, Miss L. Shield, Mr. Tinsley, Mr. Washington, Mr. Flemming, and Mr. Gwynn.","Scope and Contents Can see him any time Monday, and suggests 4 p.m.","Scope and Contents Mr. Mayo's suit against the heirs of John M. Galt I has been decided in favor of the heirs. His Mother's health is not as good as before. Feels Williamsburg is improving, and considers the allaying of the College's difficulties and the building of two academies have made the town \"a very desirable residence for persons having children to educate.\" All this has made a great demand for houses. One recent arrival is Mr. Nottingham from the Eastern Shore. His wife was Miss Leah Carpenter, whose Mother was a Galt. Political differences between the Directors of the Asylum and some people in the neighborhood has caused a harassing contest for over a year, and brought the Asylum's affairs into politics. As a result there has been a change in the Board, and several officers of the Asylum are displaced. He has remained neutral.","Scope and Contents News of the family, including General Lambert's illness and the death of Wm. Harrison's brother. Mentions a fire near the Old Market. Mentions Mrs. Enders.","Scope and Contents The weather has been so cold that the Ohio River is closed beyond its mouth. Discusses improved communication of Louisville with neighboring areas.","Scope and Contents Describes the concert of Mad'lle Parodi, and trying to teach William's daughter, \"Molly,\" to dance. Annie's eyes are better, and she is teaching herself Spanish. Aunt Mary D. Galt and Sally were recently very sick. John Williamson has been turned out of his quarters at the Asylum by the new Board of Visitors. Dr. Garrett is now an assistant, and John 's salary is divided between the two of them.","Scope and Contents Discusses his trip to Vienna, his money problems, and his work.","Scope and Contents Describes his love of Florence, and his homesickness, and his daily regimen.","Scope and Contents Describes Vienna.","Scope and Contents Encloses his portion of the expenses in the Mayo case.","Scope and Contents Receipt for Dr. John M. Galt's $240 subscription to the Female Academy.","Scope and Contents Sent Alexander the money and the book order. The books should be sent soon, or Alexander may bring them with him this summer.","Scope and Contents Invites them all up for the Convention in May. News of the family's health.","Scope and Contents Regrets having missed seeing him. Wrote Dickie Galt and enclosed the letter to Mrs. Galt. Is pleased Galt is succeeding.","Scope and Contents Describes the trip up from Williamsburg, and the many people she met. Describes some of the meetings.","Scope and Contents Describes the meetings, and the many people she has met. Wishes John M. Galt were there.","Scope and Contents John will go up Friday. John understands the choice of a minister is between Mr. Morwood, Mr. Wilmer, and a Northern one, \"however, I suppose our spirited people, (judging the future by the past,) will probably decline all.\" Many people have wanted flowers as Dessie Barziza'a and Kate E.'s parties were the same night. Lizzie Ewell is better. Mr. Coke told John that Judge Clopton would probably win the election as the College's problems were detrimental to the incumbent.","Scope and Contents One wing of the Democratic Party ran John for Mayor, and the other wing as magistrate, but he hopes not to win either. Discusses the election. Mentions the Saunders, Mrs. and Miss Griffith, Kenzie, the Wallers, and the Vests.","Scope and Contents News of his work and how it is progressing.","Scope and Contents Letter is addressed to \"Jim\". Discusses his life in Italy. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Scope and Contents John cannot go up to Richmond at all. Mother still will not see company [this is seemingly the meaning, though section is obscure]. John won as Mayor and magistrate, and Mr. Saunders won as Recorder.","Scope and Contents Explains the impossible result in a mathematical problem.","Scope and Contents Has been listening to the services in the Chapel. Mr. Wilmer was elected minister by the Vestry. The gallery has been postponed. The women say the gentlemen will not have the money \"unless the gallery is to be for servants, and the gentlemen don't want a black but a white gallery.\" Mentions many Williamsburg friends, including Wm. Washington, Lelia Saunders, Walter Gwynne, and Lizzie Ewell.","Scope and Contents Discusses the many people she has visited. Has several possible parties to accompany her home.","Scope and Contents Her visits and other activities in Richmond. Everyone is upset about the Governor pardoning that man.","Scope and Contents Discusses Sally Wright's planned annual party. Col. Armistead's servant fell in the ice-house.","Scope and Contents Describes the procession of sons and cadets. Mentions many friends and acquaintances, including Col. Armistead, Mrs. Gen. Scott, Mr. Mayo, and Mrs. Cabell.","Scope and Contents (Morning) Suggests Sally comes home as their mother is ill. If no friend is coming down Wednesday, George Coke will meet her at Jamestown.","Scope and Contents (Evening) The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Is sending this with Mr. Moore who is returning a cured patient. Describes Sally Wright's party.","Scope and Contents The next time Galt writes about Mr. Hatcher, please include word on how Alexander Yancy is.  His Father lives nearby and is anxious about him.","Scope and Contents Their father is not upset about having lost his position. Describes John Galt [their cousin from Kentucky], and their trip down the river from Richmond. He liked the people in Williamsburg, but thought the town small and decayed. News of the ill healths of Mr. Christian and John Warren.","Scope and Contents News of the family's health. Mr. Harrison is making his farm on the river in Charles City County a profitable one. Heard recently from George and John Lambert, who are in San Francisco.","Scope and Contents Comments on visit to Williamsburg of John Galt of Louisville. Caroline Harrison has another child.","Scope and Contents Was glad to hear of John, though regrets that he did not attend the Exhibition at the College on July 3. John's brother William wants to visit Williamsburg, but studies and a family will prevent it. Thanks Elizabeth for several gifts. Encloses pictures of himself and Williams, and locks of hair from his two great grand-daughters (Sally and Elizabeth). Former President Tyler used to think the writer looked like his brother [Dr. A.D. Galt], but removal of a tumor on the lip has changed that. News of his grand-children and of Cousin Henry's return from Mexico. [Note: William Craig Galt's only son, Dr. Norborne Alexander Galt, died in 1844 leaving six children. William is Dr. William Henry Galt (1827-1893) who married Elizabeth Thruston Pope and, by 1852, had daughters Sally and Elizabeth. John is John Thompson Gray Galt (1830-1892). See Galt Genealogy, II.A., pp.12-14.]","Scope and Contents Is working hard so he can come home soon. News of his work and of Florence.","Scope and Contents Comments on his father's news that he will lose his office of Post Master. His present work and future plans.","Scope and Contents The heirs can get information regarding their Revolutionary War claims by writing General DuVal, who lives in Tallahassee, Florida, but now is in VA.","Scope and Contents Jim is very anxious to become a doctor, and keeps busy among the Dispensary, Dr. Silvester's shop, and the ladies. News of various acquaintances, mostly identified only by first name. In the evening the mosquitoes are dreadful. Some brick tenements are being built opposite them, but they are not removing the trees. News of [the Capron girls?] and possible arrangements for them to support themselves.","Scope and Contents Discusses the fees he charges for investigating and presenting Revolutionary War claims. Describes his Revolutionary documents as \"voluminous.\" DuVal is a native of Richmond and attended William and Mary in 1810. Gives various references.","Scope and Contents Sends a political article he has written and would like to see published. Williamsburg is flourishing with two male academies and a female academy in a building that cost $9000. Draft. [Note: This draft letter is on the back of a note regarding the cashier of the Bank of Virginia at Norfolk, dated August 25, 1852 and signed by John M. Galt, Administrator of A.D. Galt.]","Scope and Contents His life and work in Florence.","Scope and Contents His life and work in Florence, with some discussion of the problems he has.","Scope and Contents Received Galt's letter regarding DuVal's circular. DuVal has been flooding Virginia with these. Alexander Galt does not believe that anything more is due his father's estate as the heir of his uncle Patrick, or John's grandfather's estate.","Scope and Contents Understands young Bernard and young Benberry are returning to William's school. Does not know how they would survive without the mosquito nets. Discusses the recent letters from Alexander. Frank [Francis Land Galt?] hopes to get the position of Assistant at \"Our Hospital\" Charlotte, Lucy, and Mary [Capron] are at Dr. Silvester's, and Annie is visiting Mrs. Nottingham in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Eliza, Sally, and little Sal have returned from the Hugeunot Springs much improved. General Lambert is at the Springs, and there was an unfounded rumor that he was dead. News of his wife's health. Their cook was married last week in their drawing room by Revd. Doctor Jones, and then ate in their dining room in the basement. \"All this to accommodate a parcel of invited slaves and coloured free people.\"","Scope and Contents Describes his arrival at the University, his meeting with Dr. Gessner Harrison and a visit to his home, his rooming arrangements, and the courses he is taking, and his financial affairs. Gives his intention of studying very hard.","Scope and Contents The Bishop will attend Bishop Doan's trial soon. Mrs. Gibson was brought to the Asylum after bringing her son to the Academy. John finished the Report. Discussed Dr. Corbin.","Scope and Contents Mr. Atkinson, the Isle of Wight Congressman, spoke at the Court House.","Scope and Contents Hoped her sister would return home soon, but now, since there is some fever in town, she should wait until after the first frost. Jim left last week for the University. Lucy and Charlotte Capron have left for school, and Mary is visiting in Williamsburg. Commodore Skinner, acting secretary of the Navy, gave Alexander permission to return home on the San Jacinto. However, they have heard rumors that it is not a safe ship.","Scope and Contents Her visits and other activities in Richmond, including visits from many friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Isaac Dove is in the Staunton Asylum. Mentions the Saunders, the Hallyburtons, Armisted Christian [?], John Carter, Dick Mackenzie, and Mrs. Woolfolk.","Scope and Contents News of a sale, and various compliments on his work.","Scope and Contents Receipt with Richard M. Bucktrout for making a coffin and digging a grave for Polly Preston.","Scope and Contents Will not return home tomorrow, and makes other arrangements. Tom [Williamson?] or John should meet her at the boat.","Scope and Contents Submits two propos regarding William Galt's discussion with Rock of a change in the note from Waugh's colleague of the Fincastle Circuit to remove allusions to ladies and leave only the portion referring to William Galt and the other man.","Scope and Contents A letter from \"Zander\" discusses his life and work in Italy.","Scope and Contents Poem. [Note: This poem is addressed to Elizabeth's first cousins once removed, the grandchildren of her uncle William Craig Galt. They are Matilda Elizabeth Galt (1837-1898), Elizabeth Gray Galt (1841-    ) and Anita Anderson Galt (1843- 1861). See Galt Genealogy, II. A. i. f. g. and i, p. 13.]","Scope and Contents Circular advertising William R. Galt's school at Buchanan, Botetourt County, Virginia.","Scope and Contents Comments on the reception of his work. His plans for returning home. His life and work in Italy.","Scope and Contents The progress of his work and his plans for a trip to Rome.","Scope and Contents Discussion of the division of an estate.","Scope and Contents Arrived safely despite the heavy fog.","Scope and Contents Gives a detailed description of his sight-seeing in Rome, and mentions some of the artists he has met there. Expresses confidence in his abilites.","Scope and Contents Poem.","Scope and Contents Valentine with colored picture and poem.","Scope and Contents Saw the advertisement regarding the \"Old City Tavern\" and wants to know the size of the lot and the price wanted.","Scope and Contents Scarlet fever and measles have been prevalent in Louisville, and the children there have whooping cough. Describes an enclosed daguerrotype of his granddaughters, and discusses the interests of each girl. William has received his diploma and will practice medicine in Louisville. Thanks Sally for the \"James Town Diamond.\"","Scope and Contents Recently sent him 20 copies of the \"Enquirer\" with the remainder of Galt's article. Lackey plans to move east as the climate does not agree with him. Mentions Alexander Galt's appointment as Post Master in Norfolk and the marriage of Mary Willing Byrd to Mr. Fitchett. In 3 months last year 14000 people went through there on their way to California. \"You can have no idea of the might of our country till you see the Mississippi valley.\"","Scope and Contents Describes how he has settled his affairs before leaving Florence. Gives a resume of what he has learned and his itinerary of his trip home.","Scope and Contents Needs an additional copy of the essay on \"Reading, recreation, and amusement\" and wants the recipient to hire someone to transcribe it and give both copies to Dr. Fonerden [?] when the recipient reaches Baltimore.","Scope and Contents Now occupies the old City Tavern lot and wants to know Galt's selling price for the lot.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Harrison has chartered a steamboat to go to Jamestown to plant ivy on the ruins. This was a result of Bell Harrison's remark to Mr. Everet that that should be done, and his offer to accompany her. Inquires about Mrs. Keith and Mrs. Rayland.","Scope and Contents Letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Praises John's \"Report\" and his \"Future of the Democracy.\" Loves eastern Virginia, but finds living cheaper in the western part of the state. Each boy pays $200 and he has several from out of state. Describes his family. Visited with Major and Mrs. W[illia]mson at Lexington, where he saw Harry Williamson. Sends a translation of the \"Hymn of the Three Archangels\" from Faust. [Note: Major Williamson is probably Thomas Holmes Williamson while Harry is probably Henry Watson Williamson. These are half-brothers of John and Gabriel Galt Williamson.]","Scope and Contents Loves Williamsburg in the spring, with all its trees and flowers. There has been much socializing, because a Dutch frigate is in port. Recommends \"The Wide Wide World\" to her. Sends them a rose. Letter is signed \"Zene\".","Scope and Contents Drafts of three letters requesting the forwarding of various essays to John Wiley, Bookseller, New York; Dr. Forbes Winslow, Editor of the Journal of Psychological Medicine, London; and the Editor of the Times.","Scope and Contents Comments on William's poetry, and the success of his school. John has published 2 large medical works and 12 pamplets, some of which have been republished in European journals. Mr. and Mrs. Gray (Lizzie Valentine) recently visited Sally. Mentions John Williamson's family and \"our little Georgia Cousin, Mary...\"","Scope and Contents Alexander has nearly finished the likeness of the writer. He will make a plaster cast, and then place it at halls, where it should be as well received as the Bacchanto. Mentions Billy Loyall and Mr. Valentine. Jim is slowly improving.","Scope and Contents Requests that he mail an enclosed letter, and send him certain books. Draft.","Scope and Contents Cannot send her more than 10 of the present issue. They are, however, corrected copies, while the first numbers printed, of which she received a copy, were not entirely correct.","Scope and Contents Introduces Mr. and Mrs. Waller, and Miss Sallie Galt.","Scope and Contents Got Sallie and Mrs. Cole well placed on the boat. Gives Jim's address in Philadelphia. Note from Alexander Galt that Mr. Tyler and his family were on the boat.","Scope and Contents Describes her trip to Norfolk, and her visit with Alexander Galt's family. Mr. and Mrs. John Tyler and their five children were on the boat.","Scope and Contents Returns the books borrowed by \"cousin Mary Eliza\" and requests another one.","Scope and Contents Letter of condolence on death of his father, Dr. William Craig Galt. Writes that Mr. Denison and his family will leave December 1 for their new congregation at St. Paul's Church, Louisville.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the clipping from the \"Gazette\" of writings by herself and John. Alick [Galt, his brother] is with him and will cut the cameo as soon as possible. He brought with him a small copy of the Bacchante, and a bust of their father. Has purchased a home outside Buchanan. Is glad Mr. Pryor is returning to Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Invitation for Mrs. Mary Galt and family, Williamsburg, to attend the wedding of Lissie A. Williamson to Randolph Harrison, Christ Church, November 30, at 5 p.m.","Scope and Contents Two printed obituaries of Dr. William Craig Galt of Louisville, Kentucky.","Scope and Contents Is very upset to hear that Elizabeth must be shut up in as dark a place as possible. Requests word on Elizabeth's condition by every mail.","Scope and Contents Attended Lizzy Williamson's wedding in Norfolk. Describes the views from her windows.","Scope and Contents Describes their wedding trip to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and New York. Thought New York would be much noisier than it is. Comments on the enormous collars that are fashionable there.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear Elizabeth has improved. Describes the year as \"a melancholy one to the Lambert Family.\" [Note: This letter is dated 1854, but was certainly written in 1853. The year of melancholy because of the death of General William Lambert.]","Scope and Contents James Semple's health is better than at any time since his African trip. News of her family. Hears about the Brownes of Louisville through her cousin Robert Miller.","Scope and Contents Sends a gift from little Alexander. Aunt Lizzie and Uncle Littleton are visiting them.","Scope and Contents Was very pleased to get her description of the wedding of Lizzie Williamson and Randolph Harrison. Describes her sister's ill health.","Scope and Contents Sends him word of the sudden death of his sister, Alexina, and describes her last illness.","Scope and Contents Encloses an article regarding the Crania Britannica which he would like published in Yandel's periodic. Article included.","Scope and Contents Obituary notice for Alexina Galt, daughter of Dr. Alexander Galt of Norfolk","Scope and Contents News of her young daughter Marian. Discusses Lizzie Williamson's wedding to Randolph Harrison. Understands Mr. Norwood did not accept the call to Williamsburg. Mentions Bernard Peyton, Archie McCandlish, John Seldon, and Penelope Benbury.","Scope and Contents Map has unintelligible note on the back.","Scope and Contents Has decided to name the cameo, 'Compassion,\" and encloses a poem on it.","Scope and Contents Invitation for evening of February 28.","Scope and Contents Invitation for evening of February 28.","Scope and Contents The letter is addressed to \"Lizzie\". Is writing her after so many years for saw pieces by her in the \"Churchman\". Describes her six children. Mentions Cousin Eliza Vest, and reminisces over their childhood.","Scope and Contents Has been so ill that could write only to Alice Tyler Denison and Tazewell Tyler. Describes the festivities in Annapolis. Describes Julia and another niece of Bishop Johns. Is very pleased that Sally's mother had her picture taken. Alice is very contented, as she should be, for Mr. Denison's congregation is very kind. Heard that the Legislature appropriated $10,000 for [Alexander] Galt's statue of Jefferson. Just heard of Alexina Galt's death. Mentions little Mary, and Willy, who is with John at P.Ed.C. House. [Note: The children mentioned at the end of this letter may be the children of William and Elizabeth Tyler Waller. Elizabeth died in 1850, leaving four children. Tazewell is Letitia's youngest full brother (1830-1874).]","Scope and Contents The First Decade is not yet ready for distribution, but does send 300 copies of the \"Propos\". [Note: Badly torn and stained.]","Scope and Contents Describes Martha Christian's home. Eliza Vest has returned from Lynchburg and describes \"yr darling Robert\" in glowing terms. News of many friends, including Lelia and Marianna Saunders, Virginia Joyner, and Sally Cary Peachy.","Scope and Contents Many people think John was too good in refusing to have his salary raised. Alex Galt has a $10,000 appropriation for the statue of Jefferson. Bishop John's family are moving to Alexandria. Mentions Rebecca Ewell and Lelia and Marianne Saunders.","Scope and Contents News of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Thanks Galt for his kindness to his son, Robert. Is now pondering Robert's future education. Feels the four years necessary to become an apothecary would be almost useless. Dr. Upshur thinks he should be a doctor, and the writer tends to agree. Robert has not expressed an opinion. The writer is considering civil engineering, and generally would like Galt's opinion. Asks to be remembered to the Revd. Mr. Pain.","Scope and Contents News of various relatives and many mutal friends.","Scope and Contents Sent one of Wm's letters to Mr. Wise with a very favorable recommendation. When his son is older may send him to William.","Scope and Contents After 40 years lost his office as City Gauger [?], and blames it on universal suffrage. News of the family. Inquires about Matilda.","Scope and Contents Letter of condolence on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents Letter on condolence on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear that Sally's mother, brother and sister are all better. News of the death of Mr. Poitiaux.","Scope and Contents Letter of condolence. [Note: This letter is dated May 19, 1853, but clearly refers to Elizabeth Galt's death and must, therefore, have been written one year later.]","Scope and Contents Sends sympathy on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents The day after his last letter to Sally [see May 17, 1854] he read in the paper of Elizabeth's sudden death. Was rather prepared for it, and sends condolences.","Scope and Contents Heard from Mrs. Semple of Elizabeth's death and sends condolences.","Scope and Contents He is coming to school to Galt next session, and is bringing his cousin from Alabama. The cousin wants to prepare for the University of Virginia.","Scope and Contents A letter of consolation on the death of Elizabeth J. Galt.","Scope and Contents Condolences on the death of Elizabeth Galt. Comments that while he never met her she was \"an object [of] deep interest to the entire community from the seclusion in which she lived, [and] the misfortune that she suffered.\" Asks that condolences be sent to John's cousins, the Misses Galts [Gabriella and Sally], on the death of their mother. [Note: The second death referred to is probably that of Mary Arnet.]","Scope and Contents The bearer, William, is the son of the servant Sally now in the Asylum. He wants to know if she can be brought home.","Scope and Contents Mourns the death of Elizabeth J. Galt. Will visit her the first time she goes to Kings Creek. Has a large family. Mary E. Walker visited her recently.","Scope and Contents Requests news of the family since Elizabeth's death.","Scope and Contents Sends the boy as he promised. He wishes him to be a good Latin and Greek scholar, and strong in Mathematics, but Galt has complete control of him.","Scope and Contents Praise of her sister Elizabeth. Notes that Williamsburg is very sickly and there have been several cases of typhus fever.","Scope and Contents The quote is from a poem written by Rev. H.M. Denison on the death of his wife, Alice Tyler Denison.","Scope and Contents \"Cousin\" may refer to Sally M. Galt. Condolences on a death [probably that of Elizabeth J. Galt]. Mentions Marianne Saunders, Lou Petitt [?], and the Bishop.","Scope and Contents Would like to borrow $20 for a few days.","Scope and Contents Finds Galt's description of Abe not flattering, but hopes \"that gentle persuasive, Master Birch\" will change things. There has been much sickness in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Describes Lissie Williamson Harrison as a \"first rate housekeeper,\" and her home as in a \"beautiful situation\" and \"large... and elegant.\" Have seen Julien Harrison and his wife often. \"The neighborhood is principally made up of Harrisons.\"","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her letter of condolence. Sends her condolences on the death of Lettie's sister Alice Tyler Denison.","Scope and Contents Has been at the Fauquier Springs. Will shortly go to Kentucky to care for Bessie, her sister Alice's child, and bring back Alice's remains. Her son, Robert, will go to school in Fredericksburg. News of her father and brother.","Scope and Contents The female patients at the Asylum have made various things to be exhibited at the Fair, including two quilts. [Almost half this letter is torn away.]","Scope and Contents Lizzy Williamsburg  Harrison has a son. News of their relatives in Richmond.","Scope and Contents Would like him to do a bust of John and hopes he can stay with them while doing it.","Scope and Contents Would be glad to do her brother's bust, as he hopes to make as many portraits as possible before the Jefferson statue. Has an appointment to do a portrait bust of Mrs. Bruce.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the sympathy on the death of her brother. Wants to borrow a book for Mrs. Ashburn.","Scope and Contents Feels \"John Birch\" will cure Abe's laziness. Money is very tight.","Scope and Contents Describes the circumstances and manner of her brother's death. [Note: Gabriella Galt (ca. 1815-1891) is discussing the suicide of her brother, William Trebell Galt (1814-1854). They were children of William Trebell Galt and his second wife, Mary Arnet Godwin Galt. See Galt Genalogy, I.E.1.b. and c., p. 5.]","Scope and Contents Letter regarding Alexander Galt, Jr.'s proposed statue of Jefferson with a long quotation from A. Galt regarding his method of preparation for the work. Draft.","Scope and Contents News of the family's health.","Scope and Contents Terry does not want to go to school to Mr. Pryor, and the writer hopes Galt can persuade him to return to his school.","Scope and Contents Encloses money to pay for Abe's schooling. Would have sent it sooner, but because of the pressure in the money market the bank could not give it to him.","Scope and Contents Asks Galt to enquire about Abe's debt of $142.","Scope and Contents Is worried that he has not heard from his parents in the last year. Enjoys his church and congregation. His wife is a school teacher. Sends love and respects to \"the white family.\"","Scope and Contents Will pay only for a few items on the bill sent him. Thinks that it is disgraceful that his ward, Abel, a boy of twelve years, should be charged with these things. Refers to a Virginia law whereby a student cannot charge goods without the consent of a parent or guardian. Says that Galt's school will break down if he cannot keep his students from running up big bills without permission.","Scope and Contents Feels Dr. Mayo avoided him while in Norfolk. Sends Abe's fare to Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Describes her arrival there and describes the College building. Inquires about the number of students at \"Mary College,\" especially the number from Petersburg.","Scope and Contents Discusses Dr. Goode's will and Galt's opinion on if he was legally competent to make a will.","Scope and Contents Advertisement for the school run by William R. Galt.","Scope and Contents The bust and picture arrived safely and he understands Mr. Coolidge's picture arrived in Boston.","Scope and Contents His sons, Edward (14) and Thomas (16), are interested in his school, and Hardy wonders if there is room for them.","Scope and Contents Returns his \"handsome relative\" to school, in hopes the strap will improve him.","Scope and Contents Deed is for the rent of the small farm belonging to Dr. A. D. Galt's heirs.","Scope and Contents His fifteen year old brother is interested in attending Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Jim has been promoted. Zander enjoyed his visit in Augusta with John's family, and is on his way to Mr. Bruce's to do his likeness. News of other pieces of Zander's work. Describes his visit to Williamsburg and Mr. Grigsby's speech. Gabriella Galt got the board to let her exchange her lot for 2/3 of Griffin's next to the Asylum. She will continue her boarding house there. Discusses his three youngest children.","Scope and Contents Refers to various calamities suffered by his family and himself, but expresses hope that things will improve. Discusses the troubles he has brought upon his wife, Inde. Has not made plans for the future \"owing to the surrounding circumstances... close confinement... under bolts and bars day and night....\"","Scope and Contents Inquires about her family. Asks her to write his wife. Hopes Bob can soon get him discharged. Continuation of August 2 to affect Dr. \"Gawilt\" plans to discharge him soon, but a member of his family must come for him. Cannot go into town, as closely confined, and has no clothing but a shirt. [Note: These two letters on one sheet of paper.]","Scope and Contents News of various boys who are, or are not, planning to attend Galt's school. Describes the pitcher, medal and diploma awarded to Zander at the fair in Charleston. Yesterday there was a yellow fever scare. Describes measures against the fever taken by the town and the resulting loss of business.","Scope and Contents Is now ready to work on his bust and will come down next week. Plans to return to Florence in October. The bust of Mrs. Gatewood was well received in Charleston.","Scope and Contents Hope to see the Millingtons again before they go to Philadephia. Understands the yellow fever is bad in Norfolk, but the smallpox is abating in Staunton. Have seen many friends. Alick Galt visited them and plans to go to Williamsburg soon to make a bust of Dr. Galt.","Scope and Contents His sons will leave for Galt's school under the care of their brother George. Discusses the foibles of boys their age, and common attitudes toward them. Gives instructions on Galt's care of the boys.","Scope and Contents Will come next week. Is very worried about the epidemic in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents The fever is in Norfolk but is confined to the area of what was Barry's which was burned two nights ago. The disease might have stopped if it had been burned sooner. The Post Office has been moved to the Academy as a precaution. The panic is the worst ever and a fifth of the people have left. Harry Harwod, John Emmerson,Dr. Schoolfield, and Capt. Barron are all ill, but the relatives are composed and safe.","Scope and Contents The Custom's House is being moved to Old Point. News of the epidemic and its effect on their relatives.","Scope and Contents If the yellow fever is in Williamsburg he should leave. Inquires about the mad people and if the recipient likes living there. All his ducks died. His grandfather is busy plowing. [Note: Seemingly Wilson wrote over someone else's writing of this letter. Clearly he is a young boy.]","Scope and Contents The papers have reported the illnesses and deaths of many friends in Norfolk and Portsmouth. Knows Galt's devotion to duty and does not think he will move his office to Hampton.","Scope and Contents Note to Robert M. Garrett for $200. Receipted on reverse.","Scope and Contents Sarah [a servant?] has the fever. News of many illnesses and deaths from the fever. Capt. Joy [?] brought a doctor and 10 nurses from New Orleans.","Scope and Contents Feels the family should leave Norfolk immediately to escape the fever. Does not feel the fever is contagious.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for $100 remembrance of their distressed people. At least 500 people are under treatment there. About 25 die each day. Brooks' brother and Jim Tottendoll died.","Scope and Contents Sends fruit and flowers.","Scope and Contents News of many people in Norfolk, mainly a listing of friends who have died. Comments on the politicians' workings against Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Mrs. Mary Ann Raincock Galt continues to improve. News of many illnesses and deaths from the fever. Only 15 people went to church, and as the minister had three calls to attend dying people the service was suspended. The disease does seem to be abating, as only 13 were buried yesterday. There are not 1000 whites on their feet in Norfolk.","Scope and Contents His father has the fever. All their \"home\" physicians are ill or nursing their own families. She is convalescing.","Scope and Contents Dr. Holmes thinks his father is doing well. News of many deaths and illnesses.","Scope and Contents Has just received news of the death of their father. Hopes William can ease the shock to their sister, Anna.","Scope and Contents Hopes to stay there until April, as it is quite inexpensive, and he will then be much better prepared to become a physician. Will then practice in Norfolk, as his father wanted him to, and there are now very few doctors there. Hopes Mr. Vaughan will become Post Master.","Scope and Contents Discusses his visit with relatives in Richmond. Alexander Galt, Jr. left a plaster cast of the Bacchante with the Strobias. A daguerreotype of John Lambert looks just like Cousin William Lambert. Torn.","Scope and Contents Sends word of the death of his sister Annie.","Scope and Contents Laments the death of her step-daughter, Anne Jeffrey Galt. Packed and sent Alexina's and Anne's clothes. Discusses what needs to be done regarding Alexander Galt's will. Fears after the debts are paid little will be left. Plans to open a school for girls 8 to 14 in January.","Scope and Contents Action taken by Robert Blassingham against Pleasant Baker and John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Anne Jeffrey Galt was the daughter of the late Dr. Alexander Galt of Norfolk.","Scope and Contents Mourns the death of his father and sisters. Is \"filling the situation in the Yard which my poor Father held.\" Copy.","Scope and Contents Encloses the pedigree prepared by Wm. Dunlop and comments on it. [Note: The enclosure is a history of the early Galts, tracing their descent from Normans named FitzGaultier. A letter of February 11, 1838, from W. Dunlop to Capt. Patrick H. Galt is included. As William Galt explains, the original was lost, but he had made a copy and then made this copy for Dr. John Galt.]","Scope and Contents His nephew, John H. Nash, plans to enter Galt's school.","Scope and Contents Requests that Galt let James come home, and send his bill.","Scope and Contents Zander had to leave for he wants to finish his design for the seal for the state of Virginia. Details regarding the settlement of Alexander Galt Sr.'s estate. News of various boys who plan to attend Galt's school and of a large fire.","Scope and Contents Regarding his father's will. His son is to return home to enter a clerkship.","Scope and Contents Order by Thomas O. Cogbill, clerk, Circuit Court of Williamsburg and James City County, to Sergeant of the City of Williamsburg, for an attachment of goods from William Weight and John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents The snow and ice make it difficult to get out, especially as they do not have \"pavements on our sidewalks.\" Mr. Barziza's son wrote from California that George and John Lambert are well and George recently found a large piece of gold.","Scope and Contents Lettie Tyler Semple hopes to go to Spezzier in April. If he wants to contact her about going to Europe, he should send the letters to Robert Tyler in Philadelphia.","Scope and Contents Would like to go on the same ship as Mrs. Semple. Hopes to return to Virginia next month and finish the bust of Mr. Ruggin. Has an order from Congress for a bust of Chief Justice Rutledge for the Supreme Court room in Washington.","Scope and Contents Describes her return to Norfolk from Williamsburg. Describes Mr. Lindsay's place, where they are staying. [?] does not want Luce and the writer to go to California until Fall, but wants Sister and Charlotte to go immediately. [Note: This letter may be from Anne Capron (1831-1909) the second daughter of Richard ( - ) and Sarah Trebell Galt Capron (1795-1847). The Capron children were Mary, Anne, Lucy, Charlotte, and Gabriel (1835- ). See Galt Genealogy, I.E.12., p. 11.)","Scope and Contents Summons for Richard Ford, Robert McCandlish, Goodrich Durvey, John M. Galt, and William R.C. Douglas to appear in Williamsburg Circuit Court.","Scope and Contents Requests that Mrs. Mary D. Galt's share of the rent for the Old City Tavern be sent to him, if Mr. Palmer has not made other arrangements.","Scope and Contents Hopes Alex can come soon. News of their healths. Draft.","Scope and Contents Sails for Europe on the Asia on July 9, and fears will not get to Williamsburg before then, so would like Galt to send his bust to the Grove on Thursday to be put on the boat.","Scope and Contents Asks Galt to loan him some money.","Scope and Contents His travel plans. Comments on the exhibition of paintings and sculpture of modern artists he saw in London. Dined with Judge Mason. [Note: This letter is probably misdated. Compare with June 28, 1856].","Scope and Contents Describes her voyage, and her sightseeing in Paris. Comments on military rule and the Empress.","Scope and Contents Explains his article in the \"Albion\" replying to the attack in the Charleston Mercury and giving his reasons for his point of view.","Scope and Contents Will make enquiries as to Mr. Ramsey's reliability from George H. Jones, Gen. John S. Millson, Mrs. Mary Raincock Galt, Aaron Jeffrey, and Hugh B. Grigsby. Gives what he knows on the location of Alexander's works. Is pleased that John is going to write the biography of Alexander.","Scope and Contents Cousin Sue has asked her to write him for examples of poetry written by a lunatic to go into a book on Virginia history and literature by Prof. Ramsay of Washington. Ramsey had letters of introduction for Prof. Maupin, Gov. Wise and Mr. Thompson, and has Sue's poems, Anna's poems, and a biographical notice of cousin Alex.","Scope and Contents Action against Edwin Hurt and John M. Galt.","Scope and Contents Requests that he send the rest of the payment for the bust to his brother James. Describes the marble and his progress on it.","Scope and Contents News of many relatives in Williamsburg and elsewhere, including Gabriella Galt, Charlotte Capron, Mrs. Dickie Galt, and the Southall and Williamson families. Feels Williamsburg will ultimately be a large town, as several buildings are going up and the College and schools, while not large, are satisfactory. While things are now quiet at the Asylum, the appointment of a new Board next year will probably cause political problems. Dr. Stribling [?] has recently resigned from the Asylum at Staunton. Comments on the recent Presidental election. Draft.","Scope and Contents Receipt for $150 received from Dr. John M. Galt for a bust made by Alexander Galt.","Scope and Contents Wonders if Galt will subscribe $20 or more to the celebration of the 166th anniversary of the foundation of the College. Saunders feels it may appear ridiculous to visitors, as they will see \"the slender furnishing of the halls with pupils.\"","Scope and Contents Note to Ball and Santon for $85.25 for building supplies.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the picture, which has been put in a prominent place over the mantlepiece. Heard from Alex that he has finished John's bust and will soon send it. John is sending various books to Randolph Macon and Henry and Emory Colleges.","Scope and Contents Has delayed sending his sons until now, since received letter on the postponement of the session. Is sending another son, Samuel [or Lemuel]. Leaves the course of study up to the recipient, but wants them to have a \"good collegiate education.\" Joseph will probably go to the University. Sends $250 by the boys and will send the rest when required. \"Relying upon your good judgement and discretion, I deliver them up to your management.\"","Scope and Contents Has not heard from brother Walker in three weeks. The storm in Richmond was very severe, several houses lost their roofs.","Scope and Contents Sends the answers to his inquiry concerning Mrs. M. Gentin [?] as copied from the inquest before the Justices when the Lunatic was examined.","Scope and Contents Will send his sketch of [Alexander Galt Jr?]'s life for him to approve before sending it to Mr. Ramsey.","Scope and Contents Describes her European travels. Hopes to return home soon.","Scope and Contents A letter from Y.B. Watkins stated that Galt wants Y.B. Watkins to go to the writer's home. If Galt thinks it prudent, it is all right with him.","Scope and Contents On the occasion of her sixteenth birthday will begin a correspondence with her cousin. Dr. and Virginia Bayless and Mary Browne have returned to Louisville from Missouri with the 6 Bayless children. Mary cares for Judy [Browne Booth]'s four children. Were disappointed that Alexander Galt did not visit them. News of the marriages of her brothers and sister. [Note: Elizabeth Gray Galt (1841-    ) was the daughter of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. Her grandfather, William Craig Galt, was Sally M. Galt's uncle. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.1.h., p. 13.]","Scope and Contents Summarizes Alexander Galt's activities, including spending the summer of 1855 in Williamsburg, and recently sending the marble bust of John M. Galt to them. News of various Williamsburg friends, including Marianna Saunders' marriage to Mr. Wilmer, the Episcopal minister, Mrs. Vest's eldest son's graduation from the University of Virginia, and Mr. and Mrs. Semple's travels in Europe.","Scope and Contents Understands Galt has a building to rent in Williamsburg, and while the advertisement says it is 160 feet long and 44 feet wide, Watkins would like to know the number of rooms, and the height, and whether it is brick or stone.","Scope and Contents Thanks him for the loan of money.","Scope and Contents Sends her some poetry that is comforting in time of death. The poems are by George W. Doane and L.H. Signurrez [?].","Scope and Contents Consoles her on the death of her mother. Discusses death of Mamie's little \"Clopton\".","Scope and Contents Comments on a funeral service by an English clergyman, and compares it to one at sea, and with funerals in Florence. Has begun a bass relief for the font of St. Paul's, Richmond. Is sorry that \"that little boy\" [a son of Dr. John Williamson?] has such a dreadful disease.","Consoles her on the death of her mother. Offers to come stay with her.","Consoles her on the death of her mother.","Consoles her on the death of her mother.","Sympathizes with her in the death of her mother.","Sends condolences on the death of her mother. [Note: These 2 letters are on one sheet.]","Was so glad to see Walker and hear about all their Williamsburg friends. News of her father and other members of her family.","Letter of condolence on the death of her mother.","The letter is written by \"Sawney\". Discusses his work and that of various acquaintances of his.","Sends him a copy of his speech and hopes Galt agrees with him.","Wants information regarding the date of delivery of S. Bowman's, S.T. Bowman's and C. Durfey's bonds.","Discusses his newest book, which will soon be on sale. Inquires about inexpensive ways of sending single copies.","Deplores some action of a young relative of theirs. News of various friends in Italy and of his work.","Is very anxious to see the recipient, who is her sister, as well as to see Emily. Mr. Minor, Mrs. Wilmer's baby, and Mr. Washington have all died fairly recently. There is music every evening at the hospital. [Note: For identification of writer see November 26, 1858]","Describes the long hours he has had to work. Discusses the reception of his book by [Galt] and various newspapers.","Of Dr. Gessner Harrison, May 26, 1858, and August 2, 1858. Discusses the reception of his book. [Attested copy.] The letter was likely written prior to 1858 August 2.","Discusses Galt's school and his comments on the writer's book.","News of the family, especially ill health. Understands Gay Williamson would move to Williamsburg in October. They thought Gabriel had bought Mr. Jones' house, but he said he was only renting it as the purchase price was too high.","Miss Dix was pleased with the Asylum and could find no faults, \"which we considered as a great compliment, as her object in visiting charitable institutions is to discover errors and have them remedied.\" She gave the patients pictures, and ribbon and mouseline to make into quilts. The patients were very pleased that the recipient and Aunt Strobia visited them and saw their chapel.","Discusses the advertisements for his book.","Hopes to send their 16 year old son, Thomas, to William and Mary, and wonder if he could board with them. Describes her trip to Rockbridge Baths and Natural Bridge.","Hopes they can take Tom. Is almost blind from quintine. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","The rules of the Asylum prevent their taking Tom as a boarder, but would be happy to have him stay with them.","He will not return to school since his father thinks it best to read under his supervision, and in the spring he will go to business. Expresses his thanks to both Mr. and Mrs. Galt for their attention when he was sick. Walter Thomson and Roscoe Browne left for the school that day.","Discusses the Ohio land claim of the heirs of their grandfather, James Galt. Lists the heirs as the Saunders, Gabriella and Sally Galt, the Caprons, Cousin John, Alex, and themselves. Reports his progress on the Jefferson statue. Has lent Jim so much money that has none to live on. [First sheet only.] [Note: The heirs listed are those of James Galt (1741- 1800) by his two wives. The Saunders are children of Lucy Galt and John Saunders; Gabriella and Sally the surviving children of William and Mary Godwin Galt; the Caprons the children of Sarah Galt and Richard Capron; Cousin John is Dr. John Minson Galt (1785-1815); Alex. is Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt, son of Gabriel Galt; and Alexander and William R. Galt were sons of Alexander Galt (1793-1855). James Galt's nine other children left no descendents. See Galt Genealogy, I.E., pp. 4-11.]","Would like to borrow some money for a short time.","Gabriella Galt is far happier when her house is full of boarders than when it is empty. Her one purpose is to care for her sister, whose condition rarely changes. Some of Gabriella's immediate family are buried in the Hospital grounds, and she just had a wall put around their graves. Miss Dix visited them in June. Gabriel Williamson and his family are living on a fairly new \"country-seat\" \"on the left hand road to the mill-pond.\" The \"recent revolution in the Asylum\" led to Dr. Williamson being \"reinstated in his former position-- i.e. living in the building.\" Mr. Barziza intends to remain in Texas. Mr. Pryor's school resumes in the fall. Discusses Mr. Pryor's confirmation and joining the Baptist Church. During the last year the College lost Professors Washington and Minor. Discusses recent decisions and actions of the Visitors concerning the College. Summarizes the annual circular of the Jefferson Medical College. This has been an excellent year for fruit. The Asylum has 274 patients, and can hold no more than 300. Approves of the Legislature's decision on the placement of a third asylum.","Regret that they cannot keep Tom as a paying boarder, and that Dr. John Williamson is under the same restraint. Tom has asked Mr. Moriyson [?] to keep him. Feels the College would present more tempations than a private boarding house.","The writer has not heard from her daughter in a long time. She is now almost entirely blind. Speaks of \"my fellow Servants,\" including Lucy Jones, Alex, Arena, who lives in the old house, and Oliver's family. When she was young she lived \"where a large school was kept...\" Is almost 90 now, as was 10 at the time of the siege of York[town]. Their kind mistress [Mrs. Mary D. Galt] died this year. L [Note: This letter, seemingly from an old slave of the Galts, may well be in Sally Maria Galt's handwriting.]","Has been disappointed in orders this year. Describes his statue of Jefferson, the problems he has faced in working on it, and his other work.","By the Williamsburg Hustings Court of Robert M. Garrett, Sydney Smith, John C. Mercer, Lemuel J. Bowden, and John M. Galt as School Commissioners.","Dr. Williamson gave her her letter. Emily married Mr. Batte and lives in Petersburg. Lottie married Mr. Gilliam. Mentions Emily Christian, Lizzie, Mary Gregory Purcell, Dr. and Mrs. Williamson who live in the \"West-End,\" Sallie Galt, Mr. Moore, Mr. James, and Miss Carter. Lives in the Hospital.","Would like to help [Alexander Galt], but at the present time there is no work planned that he could get the commission for.","Needs to borrow some money to pay his bills. Alexander wrote that he could not help him, and people have been healthy so that he has had few patients. Has resumed his visits to Miss Pattie. Spent a dull Christmas tormented by the noise of firecrackers and pistol shots.","Hopes that by the end of the month William can lend him some money. There was an Anti Letcher meeting last night.","Thanks him for the loan of the money. Zander wrote Ma [their father's second wife] that he removed the mould from the plaster cast [of Jefferson?]. He will soon send three copies of their father's bust.","Sends a photograph of the Jefferson statue for himself and one for the relatives in Kentucky.","The committee to raise subscriptions for the celebration of the college's founding has been told by the faculty to get $15 from each subscripber. Requests that Galt send that amount.","Discusses James D. Galt's money problems and his own. News of his other work. Describes a Bachelor's Ball he gave with some other friends.","Is so weighted down by work that he has considered leaving the University but does not have the capital to start a school, and that is all he could do. Describes Mr. Gildersleeve's classes' readings.","Requests his assistance in selling some stock and in other business relating to the rent of the [Old City Tavern?] lot in Richmond.","Will sell the stock shares for him. Mr. William Palmer will take care of certain details regarding his mother's estate. Hopes for the improvement of the College.","Requests Cole holds up the execution of P. Slater against E. Hurt and Slaughter until Galt can pay the amount due Hurt's estate for the purchase of 2 women slaves.","Requests the stock certificates he wants sold, and promises to show Armistead's opinion to Mr. Palmer.","His life, work, and problems in Italy.","Discusses the marble for the [Jefferson] statue and the progress on various pieces of work. Encloses two more photographs.","Regarding the sale of his stock.","Letter is addressed to \"Dr. Gault\". Requests a loan of money or clothing.","Describes his trip from Galt's home to Norfolk. News of various boys [who were Galt's students?].","News of John, Mrs. Ragland, Mrs. Keith, Fanny Stribling, Mrs. Saunders, and Lelia. Sends greetings to various Lambert relatives in Richmond.","Sends information on the cost of pamphlets.","Discusses the revolution in Italy in some detail. Would like to come home but cannot afford to, for has lent Jim $1200.","Alex has been entered with Mr. Morris.","News of many relatives and friends, including Uncle Harry, Baynie [?] Tunstall, Maddy and Bettie Gatewood, Dessy Barziza, Pinny [Barziza?], Miss Helen and Mrs. Coleman. Believes his father is expecting orders. [Note: Thomas Gatewood Williamson was the oldest son of Gabriel and Elizabeth Gatewood Williamson. When his mother died, Tom and his sister were often cared for by the A.D. Galt family. His father was also in the Navy.]","The writer's health is enough restored that she has been able to go out and shop at Mrs. Hofener's. Mentions a well near Mrs. Hofener's door. The water at the Asylum is not cool, and the food is plain, always bacon, beef, or lamb. Occasionally they have fish, though not as often as she would have . \"They don't place any dishes or plates containing food ever at breakfast dinner or supper; But every allowance is placed on his own plate at each me..\" Mrs. Christian always gives her more than enough. Mrs. Christian says they do not give them vegetables, hashes, stews, and soups because so many patients are subjected to diarrhea. Mentions Mrs. Grubbs, Miss Carrot, and Mrs. Raglin, all patients.","Of Miss Mary Copeland, by O.S. Fowler, Professor of Phrenology, W. Giles, Reporter.","Gives details of the situation in Italy. The statue is about one third done in marble. Is working on a statue called L'Allegro.","Is glad Ann Robinson left Rose Dixon some money, as the latter needs it. News of the family.","Sends her information on a daguerreotype taken by Mr. Morsters of Baltimore of the girls at Chesapeake College.","Has been appointed by the Grand Lodge of Masons of Virginia to speak at the laying of the capstone of the \"New College of Wm. and Mary\" and would like to know about the architecture of the building, if it has columns, a general idea of its appearance, and, if possible, would like a diagram of it. Offers to preach at the church the Sunday preceding the ceremony. While there will try to see Mrs. Keith.","News of her daughter's family in Lynchburg. May visit her in Williamsburg next month. [Note: The writer, Ann Eliza Ege Dove (1789-1865), was the daugher of Samuel and Elizabeth Walker Ege. Samuel's sister, Elizabeth, married Gabriel Galt (1748-1788) and was Sally M. Galt's maternal grandmother. Another sister, Sarah, married David Lambert and was the grandmother of Caroline Lambert Harrison. The daugher she speaks of was probably Ann Eliza Dove Copeland Hughes. See Ege Genealogy, II.A.7., p.11.]","If the daguerreotypist has a picture taken at the last session at Chesapeake Hall, she would like a copy. Describes the picture.","Describes a recent visit to the Lunatic Hospital there, and another visit with a botanist interested in American plants. Discusses political affairs in Italy.","Describes her recent severe illness, her baby, and her other children.","Describes the death of his Captain, Gabriel Galt Williamson.","Many people will not discuss Galt's school with him, so he can give him little information. The reasons he has heard for people not sending their sons include too long a vacation, too distant a location, and need for more teachers. Inquires if Galt could follow G. Harrison's example. Alex is at William and Mary. Tells of Gabriel Galt Williamson's death at Pensacola from a fever contracted at Key West. Mrs. Williamson is in Williamsburg.","Discusses the death of \"our dear Brother Gabriel [Galt Williamson]\" who, though ill with yellow fever, saved his crew in the shipwreck on September 16.","Mrs. Hanell [?] is not known there, but he can probably get the bond cashed. Is improving slowly, but fears the trip to New York he wants to take will impair his health. [Note: Dr. Gabriel Alexander Dickie Galt (1789-1836) and [?] Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.9.a., p.8]","Recently visited Dr. Chissley, the Superintendant of the Lunatic Asylum in Lexington, and his daughter. While there went to Ashland and, at a dance at the asylum, danced with Theodore Clay.","Discusses her hope that her sister and \"Brother Robert\" will be happy in their married life. Asks Sally to tell Tom Harrison that she regrets breaking off their correspondence, as she now learns that the girls can write men if the governess mails the letters. Asks to be remembered to Dr. Galt. [Note: Tom Harrison is probably Thomas Randolph Harrison (1842-      ), eldest son of William and Caroline Lambert Harrison.]","Is very upset that he has not been paid for the font, and various other work, so that he is in financial straits.","Account of Dr. John M. Galt with the Sergeant of Williamsburg for taxes.","Describes the dresses she has worn to several parties. Is not going to teach, but hopes to get a job with a literary journal. Is anxious to hear about Mrs. Joyners' [?] wedding, if Kate Waller is going to marry O. Jennings, and about Mrs. Williamson and Mr. Woolfolk. [Note: Mary Copeland (1843-  ), daughter of Ann Dove and John Copeland, and granddaughter of Ann Ege and John Dove, was a second cousin once removed of Sally M. Galt. See Ege Genealogy, II. A. 7. d. I., p. 13]","Recommends a firm dealing in Spanish literature, and suggests that she send her writing to various periodic through him. Also discusses various books on Spain. Their old house \"down town\" is being repaired for Mrs. Gabriel Williamson to live there. Mrs. Williamson's brother, Mr. Woolfolk, assists in Mr. Pryor's school.","Recommendation of Leanthe as a servant.","News of his improved financial state and new work he is doing. Thinks he will have the Jefferson statue done in time to return home in the fall. Summarizes his daily schedule, and gives some account of his friends. Discusses his refusal to meet Mrs. Stowe, and compares her to Benedict Arnold. People either fear or like H.R. Wise, but all admire his manly conduct.","Sends him some vaccine virus. William's school is not doing so well, for several students were ill last spring. Alexander writes that he was attacked in a cafe by Ferguson, a Kentuckian. Frank [Francis Land Galt] has passed his exam for Assistant Surgeon. Sends a drawing and an explanation of [Gabriel] Alick D[ickie Galt]'s improvement on the trephine. Norfolk has been unusually healthy. Mentions Emily and Lucy Galt and their sister Mrs. Baylor. [Note: Emily and Lucy Galt, and Louisa Galt Baylor were daughters of Dr. John Minson Galt (1808-1868) and sisters of Francis Land Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7.a., p. 7]","Discusses his travel plans for himself and the statue. Reports favorable progress on the Jefferson and other statues. Gives some political news, including his impressions of how Italians vote.","Lynchburg is very quiet. Plans to attend the July 4 celebration in Lynchburg, including the students' ball and then go on to Natural Bridge and Peaks of Otter. Is writing for the Family Journals.","Finds Lynchburg very dull. Discusses her writing.","Alex wrote that the visitors to his studio included Lady Murray, formerly Maid of Honor to Queen Victoria, and that the Bacchante has received good notice in Edinburg. Understands small pox is very prevalent in Williamsburg.","Is pleased by Miss Kate's marriage.","Discusses his work, especially the model used for his Sappho and the plans for the statue at the University.","Describes evenings in the Square with the band playing. Mentions Mrs. Letcher, and Mrs. McMurdo.","Plans to spend July 4th with her, before going to Old Point. \"All the N.York world are mad on the Japanese subjects.\" Has refused 3 invitations to meet with them.","John and she are both pleased that they plan to visit. Gay Woolfolk Williamson will not be there, for she is going to visit Lizzie, Randolph, and their new daughter, Lelia Saunders.","Describes the servant, Sally, sent to them from Williamsburg. [First sheet only.]","Comments on various literary men of her acquaintance, including Mr. Frank Alfriend, Mr. English, and Mr. Hope.","Reports on the opening of the Presidential campaign there. Describes his work at the St. Vincent Hospital.","News of various Williamsburg friends, including Susan Henley, Mrs. Bright, Kate Edloe Marshall, Sally Edloe, and Jean Bright. Also discusses Jennie and the Dr.'s travel plans. [Note: Jennie and the Dr. are Virginia Browne Bayless and George Bayless. See below, August 17, 1860].","Coraden [?] B. Cast, a patient from Caroline County, January 20, 1858, is cured and recommended for discharge.","Reports that the Trustees of the Academy have voted to offer him the position of the head of the Academy, describes the building, and the pupils he would have.","Many friends regret not seeing her. Tom Williamson loves the scenery in North Carolina. Describes Mrs. Henderson's party for the children.","Circular letter on political matters.","Would like to borrow money.","Wanted to borrow money, and not get an advance on Aunt Betsy's hire. [Note: On the same sheet is a draft letter to Mrs. Casey regarding the mental and physical health of her mother.]","Really wishes they could have visited for a longer time. Mary [Browne] has only a few students in her school, but has six boarders. Maria Anderson is one of the boarders. Hopes Sally and John can come for Lizzy Galt's wedding. Her fiancee is a son of Dr. Chiply of Lexington, Kentucky and a Superintendant of the Lunatic Asylum. News of her children.","Describes the Continental Hotel, where he is staying, and his room. On his trip met Dr. Hurt, who knows many Williamsburg people.","Describes the crowds during the Prince of Wales' visit. Enjoyed her visit in Williamsburg.","The letter is addressed to \"Dr. Gault\". Wants the money for last quarter and would like some blankets.","Regarding the claim to Virginia military land in Ohio. [Signatures on document represent John M. Galt of Georgia (1808- 1868), William T. Saunders [Mary and Sarah Saunders listed in text], (1817-    ), William R. Galt, Alexander Galt, James D. Galt [all sons of Alexander Galt (1793- 1855)]. G.A.D. Galt (1830-1908), Annie, Mary, and Gabriel Capron [Lucy, Charlotte, and Sarah also listed in text], and Gabriella V. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.1., 3., 7.,9.,11., and12.]","News of the death of Barbara Page. Susan \"and your Uncle Dabney\" [Dr. Dabney Browne] are planning a school in James City.","Could not get anything definite from the brother and executor of George T. Williamson regarding the Ohio land claim, so has engaged Mr. J. McCormick as a lawyer. Encloses power of attorney to be signed by all the heirs [see December 6, 1860 above]. The 730 acres still due is not valuable land. Discusses the Yankees and their quarrel with the South in vigorous language. [Note: The writer is Dr. John M. Galt (1808-1868), son of John Minson Galt and Nancy Herbert. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.7. a., p.7.]","News of her aunts' health.","Includes a slate of Stephen A. Douglas for President and Herschel V. Johnson for Vice-President. Two copies.","Mary Capron has a job with Judge Daniel to care for his two little children. Sally [Lambert Jr.?] is in New York, and saw the \"late W[ashington] Irving's\" home. [Note: Washington Irving died in 1859. Certainly this letter was written before the start of the Civil War, and Southerners rarely went North before late Spring.]","Expresses distress at Mary's accident, but knows she is in good hands. [Note: While the writer calls Sally \"Cousin\", there were so many cousins named Ann that it is impossible to identify the writer or the injured Mary.]","Encloses resolutions from the faculty concerned with Galt's liberality to the College since the fire. If he wishes to continue, he might indicate that the money be used for the Library, and how long the gift will continue.","Writes concerning the legal case of the heirs of James Galt, and feels there is need for evidence of the kinship of the present heirs as grand-children of James Galt.","The enemy has not advanced past Warwick county, and our soldiers hold the roads between there and here. Many families left Williamsburg, and were replaced by refugees from Hampton with nothing but what they wore. The first night many slept on the Court House green. Col. Magruder \"has just sent to John for the old map of the battle ground which is the only copy exant and belonged to our grandfather who you know was chief Surgeon to the forces in Virginia. General Lee has sent for a copy.\" Most servants are opposed to the enemy. Soldiers are coming and going from the house all day, and officers are staying with them. Mary Copland and she have given about a thousand soldiers permits to visit the Asylum. [Draft] [Note: A second letter, addressed \"Dearest Cousin\" and signed S.M. Galt is probably of the same date as the infromation contained is identical. It mentions that the College and the Court House are being used for barracks, and they have been making beds for the hospital for wounded soldiers, and that Cousin Sarah has rented her house to refugees and is going to live with Sally.]","Of Vest and Hansford for $40 for pew rent and $215.50 on account from Dr. Galt.","Describes the work of women in the churches making tents and clothing for the soldiers. Understands there may soon be a battle at Manassas that will decide everything. Have heard little from Davey Lambert, and asks Sally to find out if he received the things they sent. Asks her to come live with them if Williamsburg is in any danger. Describes Capitol Square.","It is impossible to get coal anywhere. Is now 2nd Lt. of Artillery.","Requests 4 yds. of carpeting, a candle mould, and $1 worth of potash. Candles and soap are hard to get so she is going to make her own. The churches are all being used as hospital, so the Methodist, Baptist, and Episcopalian ministers are preaching in the chapel at the Asylum. There are 750 sick soldiers in town. Lettie Tyler Semple is living in the College hospital and has charge of all the churches. Describes the Zouave and Louisiana Regiments' ball at their camp and another at \"Col. Munford's (Tazewell Hall).\" Mrs. Millington from Tennessee has been visiting them. All their property in Philadelphia was confiscated. Seventeen sick soldiers, including 4 with typhoid, have been staying with them.","The letter is addressed to \"Miss Gault\". Would like a glass of milk for a sick brother who can drink nothing but tea and milk.","Since most all of the timber on Galt's land has been cut and is going to waste, would like permission to have it gathered up and used.","Asks certain questions about the physical and mental condition of her mother. Mrs. Whitlock is not again deranged.","Describes his various military assignments in Gloucester and Mathews Counties. News of Lucia Tabb's wedding.","Requests some pieces of cloth to be used for blisters.","Describes her mother's funeral. Thanks Miss Galt for her letter. Inquires if her mother knew of her insanity, and if she gave any indication of what caused it.","Of Wm. H. Robertson, Asst. Surgeon, C.S.A. that Private Wilburne, Company A, Cobbs Legion, is suffering from mania and should be sent to the Asylum at Williamsburg, and receipt of Robert Saunders that he had been received there.","Of Sally Galt with C.W. Mahone.","He is safe, but they have been \"whipped most confoundedly and all feel rather humiliated, but not by any means subdued.\" Describes the battle and his part in it.","Has been constantly busy with visitors, and making jelly and custard for the hospital. Most of her work is for the one in the African Church which is close to her. She does not visit the soldiers as others do. Patients from the Asylum visit her almost daily. Describes Mrs. Jones, a patient. The recipient's uncle [Alexander Galt?] took a likeness of Mrs. Jones' son when he visited them. John has had 20 sick soldiers staying with them.","Thinks his brother is right to remain in Norfolk. He will stay in Richmond where he can get some work, but is not sure that Richmond will be safe for long. Gives the latest news on the position of the armies, casulties, and the probable fate of Norfolk. Does not think the war can last longer than a year. Thinks Jim should resign his position \"but he knows better than I do what is his duty as an army officer.\"","Asks Galt to give Dr. Maull, the Surgeon of the 1st. De. Reg. Vol., possession of the Academy. With Mayor Lamb's concurrence, it is to be used as a Regimental Hospitals.","Two handwritten and four printed obituaries of Dr. John M. Galt.","Of Dr. John M. Galt, stressing the donation of medicines to the Asylum by both John M. Galt and Alexander D. Galt.","Mourns the death of her brother John.","Expresses her continuing grief over her brother's death. Dr. Williamson, who said he could not survive John, died \"Sunday week.\" Mary Williamson will probably go to Richmond. Sally is living in one half of the old house, and Mrs. Sherwell, Mrs. Clara Southall's sister, lives in the other half. Sends an obituary for the Enquirer. [Note: John G. Williamson died 13 July 1862.]","Understands that ladies can leave Williamsburg under a flag of truce, and invites Sally to come to them. News of the family, including Davy [Lambert's sickness or wound], the death of W. Macmurdo, and of two of William Lambert's children, and of Sally's job signing bank notes.","Could leave home as the library and household goods could be well taken care of by Mrs. Sherwell and Annie. The soldiers used to stop at the apple tree in their garden that hangs over the street. Describes the warfare in the area. Almost everyone has left town. Col. Durfey's yard \"(Col. Bassett's place)\" is the skirmish line. Except themselves, everyone in their end of town has taken refuge in the Asylum. Most slaves have gone to the enemy. Finds the Feder polite, even when searching the house. \"Only one shell struck the 'old house,' and that did not injure it all.\" It hit just under the window sill in the library. The house was filled with enough provisions for years, but it was all used in 6 months. Understands Gov. Wise has taken the Asylum under his charge. Mentions Mrs. Goodman, wife of one of the officers at the Asylum. Letters to her can be sent via Miss Eliza Warren, c/o Col. Tabb, Wise's [?] Legion, James City Co.","Worries about him and \"all the Boys in the company.\" Mentions Miss Mary, Dr. Dove, and Mrs. Dove. The recipient can write him c/o Mr. Gilliam.","That William R. Galt has signed the Oath and Parole for a Loyal Citizen of the United States.","Request for protection by the Federals for Aleck Preston, a 73 year old servant.","Commends the servant Arena and her children and grandchildren to the care of the Federal troops.","Requests mitigation of the requirement of taking the oath. Has not given the Confederates any information, and has no intention of writing, for has no relative in the Army, and no relatives closer than a distant cousin. Has kept the Federal laws. Would like an extension, in order to get a letter of intercession from Mrs. Dix. In May 1862 General Groves said she was to be protected because she was so kind to his people. Dr. Alesander, a Federal Surgeon from Chambersburg, Pa., asked for her name so that he could mention her kindness in a Northern newspaper. Cannot leave the servants, one of which is nearly 80. \"I know no Federal person abhors slavery more than I do.\" Knows he has the influence necessary to intercede with General Wistar. [Note: At the bottom of this letter is a recommendation to General Wistar from Rob W. West, Colonel, Commanding, headed Hd. Quarters, Fort Magruder, February 3, 1864, that Miss Galt is \"truly grief stricken and desolate\" and without a home beyond the lines. She does not object to the oath on political grounds. \"Her character is rather that of a religious recluse. Moreover she lives in a part of the town which makes it almost impossible for her to hold Communication with the Enemy...\" He will be surety for her if she can remain. On the front, and also dated February 3, 1864, is General Wistar's order that Miss Galt \"and all others like her\" be undisturbed.]","Petitions that they do not have to take the oath and leave their homes. In same hand is note that Wistar permitted Miss Galt \"and all others like her\" to remain without taking the oath.","Asks her to make no arrangements to leave until seeing him, and to say nothing about receiving this note.","Thanks her for a book on surgery from Dr. Galt's library.","She will have to take the oath or go across the lines, but she can give her property to the Lunatic Asylum. [Bottom section only]","Another copy of the petition of February 2, 1864.","Is very pleased that Miss Dix has remembered her in these times. Describes his nine children. If Alexander had lived he would have taken Mollie [Wm.'s daughter Mary Jeffrey Galt] with him to Florence. Is glad to hear Gabriella Galt's school is supporting her. Was recently looking over an old Masonic book on the Grand Lodge in Williamsburg, and saw the names of John M. Galt, James Galt, Peyton Randolph, John Marshall, and George Washington.","Prisoners are not designated as \"Confederate,\" so a letter directed to \"Prisoner of War\" will reach someone at Fort Warren.","They are to be sure that people taking the Oath of Allegiance do it with true loyalty to the United States.","Wrote General Wistar in February regarding the oath, and would like an official copy of his order in reply.","Has been directed by the Commanding General to inform her that he can see no reason for her to be excepted from the general order. Therefore, she must take the oath or be sent across the lines. She is free to donate her property to the Lunatic Asylum.","Miss Sarah Galt has permission to remain within the lines until the proper authorities can take action in her case.","Describes her husband and her young daughter. Inquires about Uncle John, and the possibilities for his recovery. Sally Lambert is not yet married, but is engaged to Charles McEvoy. Imagines she knows of \"poor Alex's\" death. [Note: Uncle John could be any of several people. Sally Lambert married William Edward Sparrow. \"Alex\" is most likely Alexander Galt the sculptor, who died in January of smallpox.]","[Note: Four Galts are listed. Three can be identifed as William R. Galt's sons, but the fourth, \"P.H. Galt\" is not one of his sons. He may be William's half-brother, a son of Alexander and Mary Anne Raincock Galt.]","News of a great many social activities, and messages for many people in Williamsburg.","Sends sympathy on the death of the recipient's brother. The writer's brother is in this office. Johnnie Long is in Louisana. Would like to visit him when released, if he has enough money. Saw Miss Mary only once since leaving W. and that was before her marriage.","That William R. Galt, age 46, profession: teacher, residence: Bute St., has taken the Oath of Loyalty.","Regarding the death of a son in battle, sent to Sallie M. Galt, Richmond, and with a pencilled notation that written by Sally Lambert.","The Saunders will soon return to Williamsburg, where she hopes they will stay until their home is repaired. Dr. and Mrs. Millington went with her through the Saunders' home which they found too damaged. Mentions Lizzie Williamson Harrison, Mrs. Botts, Beverley, Mary Rose, and Belle. Mourns her brother's death.","Harrison died last week after a long illness. Caroline Lambert Harrison is left with a large family and few assets.","Gives them the power to sell his property near Pattonsburg. Copy.","Thanks him for his appreciation of the excellence of her brother, John M. Galt.","Asks him to send her a copy of the letter from his paper, regarding a visit to Williamsburg by Rev. Somerfield Lyndsay.","Has advertised his property for sale, and writes him concerning certain aspects of the sale.","Details concerning the sale of Galt's property, and a bond for the hire of Lucinda.","Discusses his disposal of Galt's goods, toward the payment of his debts. Fears his property will sell for very little.","Encloses a statement regarding Galt's note due Moelick's father. He plans to close the estate soon.","Galt's property brought a low price that will not pay his debts.","The property was sold for enough to pay Galt's debts.","Hopes to clear up their financial affairs. [Draft.]","Sends him an account for collection.","Requests that Galt, as an Alumnus, exert what pressure he can on the Assembly to give the University a much needed appropriation.","Arena (a former slave) is quite willing to continue to serve Miss Galt, but will not \"be subjected to others\" and plans to vacate the \"Old House, kitchen, and yard if the contemplated change in your Home [takes] place.\"","Explains why has not sent Galt a statement on the sale of his property, and payment of his debts.","Has been a prisoner for four months. Wonders if the recipient has Federal friends who could get him exchanged or paroled. Has heard only once from Lizzie Williamson Harrison.","Reports on the improved condition of the University as a result of the Assembly's passage of a bill, and strong interest from many friends of the University.","Notifies him, as a member of the Board of Visitors of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: also included is a recommendation of Galt by Charles Sharp.]","Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin. [Draft] [Note: There is a copy of this letter.]","Recommends William R. Galt for a Professorship at the University of Virginia.","Sent his father's obituary to the Medical Journ Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Maupin, Mrs. Southall, and Miss Eva Hughes.","Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin.","Introduces William R. Galt and recommends him for a Professorship at the University. [Copy]","Would be glad to send her extra copies of the April Medical Journal containing the obituary of [John M. Galt?]. Asks to be remembered to many friends and relatives.","Notifies him that he is a candidate for the Professorship of Latin at the University of Virginia. [Draft]","Recommends William R. Galt for a Professorship at the University. [Copy]","Thanks him for the recommendation of William Galt and assures him that if the chair of Latin is reestablished Mr. Galt's application will be carefully considered.","Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","Sends him the recommendation. News of his family, and of Gabriella and Sally M. Galt.","Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","While he has not yet been able to sell the \"Quarter,\" the taxes have been paid on all her properties in Williamsburg and the country.","Recommends William R. Galt for a position at the University.","Recommends William R. Galt. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","Thanks him for the recommendation, but requests that he change the section relating to Galt's membership in the Episcopal Church. Thinks the Norfolk Academy should be the future site of William and Mary College.","Notifies him, as a Visitor of the University, that he intends applying for the Professorship of Latin.","The College of William and Mary should not be moved, and if it were it would be to Richmond rather than to Norfolk. Mentions Alexander Galt's statue of Sappho.","Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","Discusses the best time for Mr. Hope to present his poem.","Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin.","Received Tabb's recommendation of Galt. The writer is no longer a Visitor.","Sends him his recommendations. [Note: There is also a draft of this letter and an envelope.]","Applies for the Professorship of Latin and sends letters of recommendation. [2 copies]","Recommends William R. Galt for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter.]","Of letters of recommendation and other letters sent by William R. Galt to A. Rives, Rector of the University of Virginia.","Notifies him that he is an applicant for the Professorship of Latin. [Note: There is also a draft of part of this letter.]","Encloses letters from Dr. Gessner Harrison to be put before the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia as evidence of Dr. Harrison's regard for him.","Did not know Rives had retired as Rector until after sending him some letters of recommendation. Asks him to notify him if he received the letters, and to tell him what should now be done with them.","He gave the letters to Mr. Wertenbaker, the Secretary of the Board of Visitors, to be presented to them when they convene.","Mrs. Jarvis told them during the war that Sally was nursing in a hospital in or near Richmond. In February gave up her house to her sister Sally Browne Relf, who has a sick husband and 5 children. She is now boarding with Sally Relf, and has with her her adopted daughter, Sally Booth. John M.G. Browne's servants were taken from Missouri to Kansas by some Jayhawkers 3 years ago. Describes John's and Virginia's families, and two marriages.","News of various boys who are planning to enter the University. Notifies him of his candidacy for the Latin Professorship. [Draft]","Recommends William R. Galt for the Chair of Latin. Concurring statements from John Goode Jr. and Charles Sharp. [Note: There is also a copy of this letter and its endorsements.]","Asks if Galt can attend the \"Teacher's Association\" meeting in Charlottesville. Was glad to know Galt was applying for the Latin Professorship, although Minor's endorsement has already been given another.","Sends Sally a photograph of herself.","Encloses additional letters recommending him for the Latin Professorship.","Received the recommendations from Galt, and those forwarded by Judge Alexander Rives.","One evening recently she found two Confederate officers sitting on the porch. Thanks her for the picture of herself. Mentions Helen and Hunter.","Discusses the photograph she sent Sally.","Has not yet received all the money from the sale of Galt's property.","They made a fight for William R. Galt, and still feel he was qualified, and especially recommended by the letters from Dr. [Gessner?] Harrison. Plans strategy to try and get the position for Galt. [This is seemingly an excerpt from a letter.]","Certifies that William R. Galt worked hard to get the last appropriation for the University of Virginia.","The work he was doing is finished, so he has lost his job with the rail road. May try to get a job with the railroad in Williamsburg. John and Betsy [former slaves?] were so kind to them in their poverty, and he feels he owes his life to Betsy and her cow. Enquires about Tom McCandlish, Emily Dennison, and Tom Sneed.","Thanks him for his recommendation of Mr. Kummell for the position of Assistant Professor. Requests more information on Kummell, discusses possible future plans for the University, and sends his regrets that Galt did not get the Latin chair.","Thanks her for the invitation to the wedding and sends her best wishes. [Note: There is also a copy of part of this.]","Requests that he return the letters recommending Galt, and suggests a method for their return. Disputes the grounds on which the choice of a Latin professor was made. [Note: There is also a copy of most of this letter.]","Sends Galt his letters of recommendation.","Requests the payment of Galt's debt to him.","Requests that she write biographical sketches of her grandfather [John Minson Galt (1744-1808)] and great-grandfather [Samuel Galt, ca. 1700-1760]. Requests specimans of the Drs. Galt's handwriting. [Note: The writer is probably in error in wanting information on Miss Galt's great-grandfather, and instead wants her father, although he does mention having material for her father and grandfather prepared by Margaret M. Baum.]","Letter is addressed to \"Miss S. Gault\" in \"Williamsburgh\". Circular letter \"Soliciting Information for a Biographical Dictionary fo Deceased American Physicians\" and asking her for information on her father, grandfather, and great grandfather.","The cholera has almost completely left Richmond. News of several weddings, including Gertrude McMurdo to Mr. Fell and Ellen McCann to Mr. Rogers.","Hopes Sally will come for a visit. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet of paper.]","Thanks him for the letter and circular, and sends him various pamphlets written by her brother. Lists some of the subjects he wrote on. Their library and manuscripts are disarranged, and it will take her a while to find what he requested.","Asks her to write sketches of her relatives who were doctors. [Note: This is seemingly a partial copy in Sally M. Galt's hand.]","Requests that she write a sketch of Drs. John Minson I, William Craig and John Minson, Jr., Galt. Is collecting material for a History of Medical Literature in the U.S. [Note: The latter half of this letter is full of holes and thus nearly illegible.]","Requests that she distribute some circulars for him. Accepts her offer to copy articles on medicine in the U.S. for him.","Contributes a quotation of Dr. Physic of Philadelphia, praising Dr. A.D. Galt, to her work on biographies of her father and grandfather. Will send her the genealogy of their family [that compiled by Dunlop?]. News of his family. His school is doing better than at the start of the War, when he was turned out of the Academy and it was made into a barracks. He edits the Norfolk Journal. Mentions Aunt Mary Anne, and Emily Christian.","Notifies him that he is applying for the Professorship of Latin at the University.","Notifies him that he intends to apply for the Professorship of Latin at the University.","Hopes he told Mr. Smith that she will not accept the part of the salary that her brother always refused.","Has asked Dr. Bayless to write the memoir of Dr. William Craig Galt for Dr. Jos. M. Toner. Hoped to visit her during the war, but could not leave his command.","A teasing letter regarding Sally Galt's refusal to visit her relatives in Richmond. News of the Lamberts and Mrs. Strobia. News of their neighbors.","Thanks her for the extracts from various newspapers.","Will send her the sketch of William Galt's immediate family by Dr. John M. Galt. Discusses Dr. William Dunlop's history of the Galts, and his own theory about their origin and growth in Virginia. Discusses his children, and the resemblance between his son James, and her brother, John M. Galt. His school is doing well, and he serves as Editor of the Norfolk \"Journal\".","Will come to Williamsburg about April 1. Wonders if the recipient can get him some shingles.","Is sitting there with Gay [Gabriella Williamson] reading St. Elmo.","Submits an obituary notice for Dr. Williamson that he has written for the Norfolk papers. [Note: left side of page missing.]","Sends her the information on their grandfather's family from a Bible that seemingly belonged to Alexander Craig. [Draft]","Does not anticipate trouble for Virginia like others do, and sees \"our present fate [as] the natural consequence of circumstances over which we have had no control...\" News of his family.","Discusses the sketches of the Galt Doctors for Mr. Toner's book. A few days ago found the certificates of the physicians whose lectures her grandfather attended at St. Thomas's Hospital, London, in 1767 and 1768. [Note: These certificates were displayed in December 1966 in the Apothecary Shop.]","Discusses the sketches of Drs. John M. I, Alexander D., and John M. II Galt that he is to write.","Discusses her father and brother and their work. Is going to have a photograph taken of the plaster cast of her brother's bust. It will have to be done in Richmond, as there is no daguerreotypist in Williamsburg. Had a photograph made of an ivory miniature of her father, taken about 1801.","Our friends are buried at the west end of the church near the west door. They do not have tombstones. Mentions Mrs. Anderson, a former patient who is now 83 and quite recovered.","Discusses the life of her father that he is writing.","Praises the life of her grandfather written by William R. Galt.","Discusses her father's long illness before his death.","Praises the memoirs he has written.","Praises the lives of the three Dr. Galts by William R. Galt. [Copy.]","Discusses the biographies and her reaction to them. [First sheet only.]","Received the package with the memoirs. In penciled note says that Bishop Meade says Williamsburg was a miniature copy of the Court of St. James, and discusses the early history of the College. [Draft.]","Discusses the biographies of her father, grandfather, and brother, with changes she has made.","He will not be using photographs in his book, except in selected copies.","Discusses his latest changes in the biographies.","Received his letter of July 5. Plans to have an engraving made of the bust of her brother. Will there be engravings in his book? [First sheet only.]","Writes to clarify some of the information in the biographies of the Drs. Galt prepared by William and Sally Galt. All will be placed into the same pattern, and the correspondence giving the information will be put in a fireproof library.","Discusses when he will need photographs.","Received a letter from Dr. Toner in which he requests evidence of Drs. A.D., William Craig, and John M. II Galt having graduated M.D. Fears Toner has altered the biographies a great de [Note: The letter referred to seems to be one dated 16 July 1867.]","Discusses the sale of Galt's property by the writer's uncle, Jordan Anthony, and encloses an account of the disposal of the purchase money.","Discusses the chaos her family's papers were reduced to by being moved around for safe-keeping during the War. Dr. A.D. Galt studied in London from 1792 until 1796 under Balington, Cline, Sainders, Hervey, Relph, and Sir Astley Cooper. Dr. J.M. Galt Sr. studied under Hugh Smith and Colin Mackensie. [Note: There is another copy of the first half of this letter.]","Seeks to clarify a few points in the biographies.","Answers her questions concerning having a picture engraved. Recently saw Miss Sally [Millington?], Mr. Bright, Charley Williamson, the Wilmers, and Miss Pagie [?].","Suggests that if she publishes the biographies in pamphlet form she include one for John Williamson.","Thanks her for her help in getting the information for his book.","Plans to use Professor Maury's new geographical books and maps in her school. Describes her visit to Norfolk.","Expresses sympathy on the death of Mrs. Eliza Waller Vest.","Certificate reads that \"William R. Galt is a Master Mason in good standing and has, of his own will, withdrawn from membership in Atlantic Lodge No. 2.\"","Has been very ill and truly appreciated the recipient's [letter?].","Discusses the size of any pictures to be included in his book.","Introduces J.H. Loundes of Richmond. Her brother thought very highly of Dr. Kirkbride.","Wants a copy of the poem of Tom Moore, with an account of its history, to give it to the Editors of the \"Galaxy\" with a view to printing it and then selling the manuscript.","The poem is so little that it may be hard to sell. Quotes from a poem.","News of Annie Capron and of her nieces and nephews. Regrets hearing of the deaths of Mrs. Vest, and Peggy. News of her school.","Discusses the agricultural progress of the Valley. Asks to be remembered to Mrs. Maupin, Miss Sarah M. Maupin, Mrs. Kellem, and Mrs. Martha Wooden.","Advises her to not have an engraving done.","Inquires about the money owed her.","Praises the recipient's mother. Mentions Cousin Eliza, Sister Marianna, and Miss Amelia. [First sheet only]","Requests that he pays him the money due immediately.","Discusses selling her farm and the difficulties involved in finding a purchaser.","He and Dr. P. went to see her library and found the key was not there. Hopes Mrs. Coleman has a key.","Does not think he can stay at the Asylum, for imagines the present Superintendant has some friend that he wants as his assistant. News of Mr. Lands [?], and Miss Drumgeld, both patients at the Asylum.","Will try to sell or rent her land. Mrs. Coke died recently. Understands Mr. and Mrs. Bright and Sallie, Betty Edloe, and Mrs. Anderson are all ill.","Recalls his pleasant childhood. Hopes Miss Galt will soon return to Williamsburg.","Thanks her for the lines written by Sally's brother. They have a new child since Miss Galt was there.","Alexander Galt's statue of Jefferson will probably be inaugurated July 1. Asks Galt to be the guest of the Board of Visitors at the ceremony.","Has rented two rooms in her home to people building a house on the lot opposite, but keeps five rooms for herself. Dr. C.M. Hubbard feels that if Mr. Saunders and William R. Galt had professorships at the College, its success would be practically ensured. Is pleased that Jim is a popular physician.","Received her letter telling of Mr. Saunders' death. Mentions Mrs. Claiborne, Mrs. Blankenship, and Mrs. Millington. [Note: A penciled notation on the back says this is from \"a cured patient.\"]","For sale of \"Spratleys,\" a landed estate just below Jamestown on the James River, and \"Wheatland,\" within Williamsburg. The letter was likely written prior to 1868 October 9.","Hopes to visit her as soon as no longer confined for lunacy. Requests help in getting free. [Note: While the writer addresses Miss Galt as \"cousin\", the relationship is not clear.]","Wants to write a sketch of Dr. Millington. Her brother left for California in September. Mentions Page Saunders.","There is no hope of realizing anything on her stock in the Virginia and exchange Banks. [Note: On back is letter, headed New York, January 29, 1869, from John S. Pierson to \"Dear Sir\" enquiring whether a hand stereoscope with views would be an acceptable addition to the things for the amusement of the patients. Wonders what books, periodic, pictures, and other things the institution has.]","There is a lot on the corner of Main and 19th. [Draft]","Mr. Palmer will help Sally sell her property in Richmond, but this is a bad time to sell. Gives her advice on making investments. Sends best wishes from Mary and the children. [Note: The writer of this letter is most likely John Enders, Jr. (1821- ), the son of Sarah Lambert Ege and John Enders. mary would be his wife, Mary Jane Foster, and Mr. Palmer would be either his brother-in-law George Smyth Palmer (1814-1884), or his brother-in-law William Palmer (1801-1870). See Ege Genealogy, II.A.4.,pp.5, 7 and 8.]","Discusses a bond of Barziza's, and the action Miss Galt might take regarding it.","Feels they fulfilled their obligations, and are no longer bound by the bond. They are generally in financial straits. Have had only one letter from Edgar since the War. [First sheet only.]","Encloses receipt for subscription to the Examiner. Invites her to visit them.","Discusses the bond between his son, Edgar A. Barziza, and Dr. John M. Galt. His family, as well as most people in that area, are poverty stricken.","Likes Mr. and Mrs. Chew, and her new home, but will be anxious to return to Williamsburg in September.","Account dated August 2, 1861- April 1869 with Capt. P. McCarrick.","Thanks her for her interest in his application for the Superintendency of the Eastern Lunatic Asylum. Was in Staunton the day the position was to be filled, but since the Board was mainly military officers, he did not have much chance anyway. Dr. Simmons does not think they made a a good choice.","Asks her to suggest to Judge Morton that he rent Sweeney's residence and office in Williamsburg. Describes the land and water surrounding his home in the country.","Requests burial \"in the old Episcopal Church yard\" [Bruton Parish]; requests that William R. Galt publish the manuscripts of John M. Galt and Elizabeth J. Galt, and to pay for this gives him 8 years rent of her house; gives William R. Galt's son, John Minson Galt, her house and lot in Williamsburg with all the furniture and her library and her brother's, except for the books on insanity, the shell collection, the marble bust, and its scarlet crepe embroidered cover, which to go to the Eastern Lunatic Asylum; Gabriella V. Galt and Susan Mayer each have a room and furniture in the house until their deaths; kitchen and land east of it to Arena Baker, colored woman, and Alick Preston, former slave, for their lifetimes, and then to John M. Galt; jewelry to Elizabeth Ann Williamson Harrison; John M. Galt's gold watch to Thomas G. Williamson; her gold chain to Mrs. Gay Williamson. William R. Galt, executor, to carry out bequests in order given. Notation at bottom, dated September 3, 1880, that this copy was left in the clerk's office, and, in pencil, that the will could not be followed. D [copy]","Finds Dr. Mead's recommendations very good. Hopes the Asylum will not be made a political tool, but does not know what policy for the management of the Asylum will be set up.","Encloses a power of attorney for her to sign so he can sell her land. [Note: Enclosed are printed forms for describing land and making a power of attorney.]","Wants to sell the farm for $1000 cash and balance in one year. The farm is 2 miles from a navigable creek emptying into the York, and 5 or 6 miles from the River itself. There were some fortifications on it during the war. [Note: On back is obituary of Mrs. Helen Maxwell Anderson, who died December 5, 1868 in her 86th year, and one for Mrs. Helen Maswell Macauly, who died December 15, 1868 in her 86th year.]","Attended the meeting of Superintendents of American Institutions for the Insane in Staunton, and was given a testimonial of his qualifications by some of the leading men present. Comments on the effect of the Conservative victory in Virginia on the Asylum.","Asks her to send them some soft crabs. Wishes she would come visit.","Sister Marianna, the Lady Superior of the St. Joseph's Orphan Asylum in Richmond is a good friend. Thanks her for the green leaf from Ireland. After seeing the recipient, everything in the house was confiscated because she would not take the oath of allegiance, but she recovered everything after the War. One of her brother's cured patients lives with her.","Encloses payment for the subscription, but can no longer take it as has no money. Her family received it for about 20 years. [Draft]","For a Male and Female Classical and English Academy to be opened in Williamsburg and run by J.L.C. Griffin and Miss Gabriella V. Galt. The letter was likely written prior to 1869 September 6.","Wants to buy 200' of inch plank, and large amounts of weather boarding and sheeting from him.","The letter is addressed to \"Cousin Sallie\". Praises Georgia and the Georgians. [First sheet only.]","For Sally M. Galt to appear in the Clerk's Office, Williamsburg-James City County Circuit Court to answer James W. Custis regarding debt of John M. Galt.","Sends the order with Col. Armistead, as he knows she needs money now.","Discusses the financial and legal status of her lots in Richmond. [First sheet only.]","Because of Professor Preston's death the chair of Greek and German at the College is vacant, and wonders if Galt would be interested.","Would like some more of Elizabeth J. Galt's writing. She already has \"The Old Garden\" and \"Lines Written in Sickness.\" Inquires about Mr. Vest, Sallie's garden, Galt servants, Mary Williamson, and Rosa. This is her fiftieth birthday.","Encloses her rent from the lot on Main Street.","Gay Williamson and her brother, James Woolfolk, spent the morning. The writer's brother [John M. Galt II] especially liked Woolfolk and Cousin Sarah Saunders, and said they had the \"soft green of the soul.\"","Requests him to pay part of his long-standing debt.","Recently heard of the deaths of his two brothers. Asks her to prepare an obituary \"for the Press\" on the death of his dog.","Would like to borrow \"Political Ethics\" by Francis Lieber. [Note: This letter is badly torn, so that date and signature are now lacking.]","Advises her concerning the sale of her lot in Richmond. The workmen are shingling Mrs. Saunder's building. Understands the railroad depot will be on the Palace land that Armistead recently sold Aspinwall.","Received the old deeds and will notify her when everything is arranged.","Discusses her profit from the division of the lot in Richmond.","Discusses the division of the lots.","Discusses sorrow and joy and how one must react to them. [First note only] [Note: William E. Sparrow ( - ) married Sallie Lambert, daughter of General William and Mary Ann Pickett Lambert.]","Discusses things necessary to perfect her title to the lot in Richmond, and various other matters concerning the lot.","Discusses the money she received from the sale of lot.","To be held June 20, 1871, at 9:30 a.m. Signed by E.R. Denison, and addressed to \"dear Cousin Sallie M. Galt with Bessie's best love.\" [Note: Elizabeth Denison, the daughter of Henry and Alice Tyler Denison, was raised by her aunt, Letitia Tyler Semple. They ran the Eclectic Institute in Baltimore.]","No application for George Chahoon's [?] pardon has been received, but would give one serious consideration.","Inquires about any information she might have on a note to Edward B. Lindsey from Pleasant Baker and her brother.","Invites her to visit them in New York.","Lizzie Harrison recently wrote that Mary Wilmer is quite well. [Draft?]","Asks her to speak to Mr. Crenshaw in Richmond about purchasing the land behind the Asylum called Dalks. Mrs. \"Lisely-Ed\" [?] is in a moribund condition.","Discusses how should write while under powerful excitement. Discusses wedding of Rev. Mr. Baker and Maria Greenhow.","Discusses Galt's payment of a debt owed to Mrs. Walton.","Discusses the settlement of his father's estate as it related to Sally M. Galt's share of the lot in Richmond.","Discusses the slowing of communications by the recent violent storms. Is sorry to hear of Gabriella V. Galt's financial condition, and hopes things can be straightened out. Recalls her father, mother, and grandmother. Asks her to send news of Williamsburg. Mentions his family and his parish. [Note: William Trebell Saunders (1817-    ) was the son of John (    -    ) and Lucy Servant Galt (1773-1849) Saunders. Thus, he was a second cousin of Sally M. Galt, and a nephew of Robert Saunders (1807-1868) of Williamsburg. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.3.b., p. 6.]","Her mother would like the return of a daguerreotype of the writer, taken about 16 years ago, and will replace it with a recent one. Mentions \"Cousin Mary Capron,\" and Page Saunders. She has three children, the youngest named Lucy Galt after the writer's grandmother. [Note: While the relationship is not clear in this letter, nor in the Galt Genealogy, the writer's relationship to Sally M. Galt was probably through Lucy Servant Galt Saunders.]","Discusses deaths of General and Mrs. Ewell. \"I had great care anxiety and fatigue the last winter at my old home in getting and keeping up a fire!!\" Is pleased that Roberta enjoyed the party Mrs. Nannie Waller gave her. Her daughter, Page Saunders, is very successful as a teacher, and all the children love her. [Note: Richard S. Ewell, brother of Benjamin S. Ewell, died January 25, 1872. He was born February 8, 1817.]","Discusses the recipient's account with him.","Discusses the present government of Texas in very harsh terms. Requests a copy of Galt's poem on the death of General Worth. Inquires about the other boys who attended Galt's school when he did.","Describes the households of her Lambert aunts, and of Sallie Lambert Sparrow. Describes the \"Louise\" where Mrs. Saunders lives. [First sheet only.]","Sends the memoirs of her father, grandfather, and brother, written by William R. Galt.","News of the Lamberts, and of his wife, Sallie Lambert Sparrow.","Requests that he not leave them. [Draft.]","Encloses a deed of release for her to sign, and notifies her that all the notes have been paid.","Requests the loan of $5.","Should be paying the money his wife borrowed, but instead requests the loan of more money. Has rented an office in Richmond and will move there soon. His book will be printed soon.","Inquires if she got the form of check she requested.","Note for $20 that he owes her, and request for information on how she wants the money repaid.","Discussion of the resignation of Rev. T.M. Ambler as Rector of Bruton Parish Church, and the calling of Rev. George T. Wilmer to the post.","Uncle Aleck, a former family slave, died this winter. [Draft]","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.]","Describes the celebration, in Williamsburg, honoring the Confederate dead burried there. The letter was likely written prior to 1873 May 15.","To the wedding of W. DeBere Miller and Mathilde F. Dimitry. The letter was likely written prior to 1873 May 31.","News of his family, and a description of two enclosed photographs. Describes the paymaster's special railroad car.","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.]","Introduces Mrs. Gay [Gabriella Woolfolk] Williamson, and her daughter Mary Gay. They are going to visit Rev. Dr. Hopson in Louisville. [Draft.]","Includes some facts on their young son who recently died, so she can write the obituary.","Forwards a check. News of her family.","Of Sallie M. Galt with James City County for taxes on property in Williamsburg.","Of total receipts of W.R. Galt for 1871, 1872, and 1873.","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.","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.","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.]","Would like to keep her manuscript a few days longer to get it copeid. He is making arrangements for publication, and for illustrations.","Has fond remembrances of Williamsburg, but finds Baltimore has many advantages.","Of Wm. H.E. Morecock for $14.26 received from Sally M. Galt for building a fence between their properties.","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.","On back is notation \"How Mr. Vest got cousin Gippy's house and ect.\"","News of the Browne relatives in Kentucky. Is glad the Misses B. are with Sally. Discusses Mr. A.'s family problems.","On Alexander Galt, the sculptor, from the Norfolk Landmark.","Describes a box of clothes and other things sent by Mary Browne. Describes Annie Wilmer. [Draft]","Of Sallie M. Galt with City of Williamsburg for taxes.","Of Sallie M. Galt with James City County for taxes on land in Jamestown Township.","Describes her trip home with Mrs. Coleman. Read a book by Mrs. Harrison of Randolph Macon. Mrs. Lefevre and her new daughter are well. [Draft]","Will repay his debt when he can and encloses the executed note for his son's tuition.","He is destitute and lost his home in Quincy. Requests Galt pay him the money he owes.","Would like to repay his debt, and will try to pay a little at a time, but must support six children, his wife, and his mother-in-law, his eldest daughter is a confirmed invalid, and he keeps contracting bad debts, so is in financial straits himself. [Copy]","Requests that Galt send more money now if he possibly can.","Discusses the handling of his note to Josselyn. [Copy]","Cannot sign the contract for has no assurance that the part of the note will be paid, any more than that the whole amount will ever be paid.","Discusses their debt and his plan for settling it. [Copy]","Discusses their debt.","Discusses ways of his paying the debt to Josselyn. [Copy]","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.","Discusses the plight of his Cousin Sydney. Discusses his recent trip to England and Scotland.","Just learned of the death of her cousin and of Aunt Pussie Lindsay. Discusses death of Ellen's child.","Discusses the course of study of Floyd, [Judge Hughes' son?], and praises William R. Galt highly.","Misses Williamsburg a great deal. Letter is badly torn.","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.]","Discusses the fire and other matters concerning the Asylum. Valentine's studio is to be opened to visitors to see General Lee's statue.","Describes a Valentine he received, and his wish to have a goat to pull his cart. Has a 3 day old sister.","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.","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.]","Mrs. Powers and she will return home on Saturday, the 11th.","Wonders if the \"Demoncy Criticism\" has been exorcised so that it is safe for them to meet.","Encloses money for her trip to Richmond. News of his family, and his wife's aunts.","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.\"","Expresses sympathy on the loss of a loved one, and especially feels sorry for Sally [seemingly the bereaved widow]. [3 copies draft]","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.","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.","Wants the address of anyone in London, New York, or any large city who will buy... [Draft]","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.","Sends congratulations on his marriage. Praises his parents' married life.","Inquires about the [statue?] called \"Awakening\" that the recipient made, which is now at Valentine's Studio.","Discusses the death of her aunt [Anna Maria Lambert Strobia]. [First sheet only.]","Describes his new wife. Mary Galt [William R. Galt's daughter] spent some time in Warrenton this summer.","Has been staying at Lizzie Harrison's for 2 months, to take care for the children, and help Lelia Harrison keep house. Lizzie went to welcome her grandchild. Describes a trip \"downtown\" and the many friends she saw. News of Lettie Tyler Semple. Their new minister is from Canada. [Last sheet missing.]","News of relatives and friends, mostly women who have died in childbirth. Mr. Vest took Miss Sallie Peachie driving in his \"fatin\" [phaeton?].","Thanks her for cutting the roots for Mrs. Tyler. Suggests she send a note of consolation to [Mrs. Tyler?].","Asks her to ask Aunt Fanny, who belonged to Judge Christian, whether the writer's maternal grandmother (Judge Semple's sister) or cousin Martha Christian's mother died first, and when Uncle Semple married his last wife, Miss Joan McKenzie. News of the deaths of Robert Tyler, and Cousin Edward Semple.","Encloses $5, the money borrowed by Mr. L.L. Lee's son several years ago.","News of many acquaintances, including Anne Capron, Nannie Waller, Lettie Semple, and her children.","Was glad to hear about Mr. Rogers. Mrs. Christian is with her.","Is visiting Mittie's little girls, Margie and Virginia Boteher, who are visiting their grandmother. Surveyors for the railroad are there. Describes her trip, and their visit with Mr. Williams. Discusses the hard lives of her sisters Virginia Browne Bayless and Sally Browne Relf.","The letter is addressed to \"Mollie\". Discusses financial matters, the speed of a telegram over letters, and the state of his romantic interests. [Note: While this letter is not signed, it is probably from Mary's brother Robert Ware Galt (1847-1923), or her brother Rogers Harrison Galt (1860-1910), both of whom were in the Navy.]","Is running a printing office. Mr. Randolph, Bookseller, wants to know what Miss Galt will take for her copy of the \"Va. Gazette,\" and he will try to sell it for her. The Strobia ms. is of no value.","Sends a photograph of herself and her husband, who is now in Europe for his health. Describes her children and the area where they live. Understands Sally's health is not good.","News of her children, D. V., Kate Blackenship, Kate Nelson, and Bessie D. Prays for Sally's improving health, but is glad she has many friends to care for her.","Discusses the health of \"Aunt Lettie\" [Letitia Tyler Semple]. Describes her travels here, and mentions her trip to Europe. Mrs. Waller is heartbroken at Agnes' death.","Has opened his office in a village across the stream from Norfolk, and called Atlantic City. Has already discovered that a doctor, and especially a coroner, needs discretion. Thanks her for the two mortars. News of Cousin Lettie Gregory, his grandmother, and his father. Jimmie should return from Key West soon. [Note: John M. Galt, the namesake of Sallie's brother, was the son of William and Mary Ware Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.II.b.viii., p. 10.]","Thanks her for her help to the cause of education in securing Mr. Galt's contribution. Would like to see her library.","Also includes later relationship of John Randolph of Roanoke and his cousin Ann Cary Randolph Morris, for the Louisville Courier-Journ Attached are notes by William R. Galt on various people mentioned in the letters, and his memories of Mrs. Ann Cary Randolph Morris as seen by him in Bristol, Pa. in 1836.","With names of those who bought the goods.","Will call this afternoon as she requested.","Account dated September 25, 1880-July 1, 1881 of Sallie M. Galt's estate with William R. Galt, executor.","Sends love to Mollie [Mary Ware Galt], Grandma, and Gippy [Gabriella V. Galt]. Asks her to bring a book from the library with her. Mentions Uncle William [William Trebell Saunders?] and his family, and Jim Dillard.","The letter is addressed to \"Miss Gault\". Cannot use the upstairs room, but would like to get the 2 lower rooms. Requests that she leave her answer with Mrs. Christian before she leaves the next day.","Of Sallie M. Galt with the Treasurer of Williamsburg for taxes.","Summarizes his letter to the Herald concerning his acquaintance with a man whose name may have been Morgan or Ferguson.","Discusses what he knows about a man whose name may have been Morgan who was in Turkey about 1828.","$23.91 is still due from the United States to the estate of John M. Galt, late Apothecary, U.S.N.","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.","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.","Regarding claims of William R. and James D. Galt as heirs of Major Patrick H. Galt, for Galt's three months pay.","Of Sallie M. Galt's estate with William R. Galt.","Judge Henley was told by Mr. B. that the latter will take a minimum of $100 of his $400 claim.","Of W.H. Braithwaite for $100 received from William R. Galt, for Braithwaite's claims against Sally M. Galt's estate.","Of R. L. Henley for $50 received from William R. Galt for Henley's professional services as Galt's advisor in the settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate.","Of H. T. Jones for his prorata of Sally M. Galt's estate.","Of C.W. Coleman for his prorata of Sally M. Galt's estate.","The marble bust of Dr. John M. Galt was delivered to the Asylum, and is there, but the books, shells, and other curiosities have never been received.","Discusses their account and describes his family.","Will accept Galt's suggestions for paying as much of the debt as he can. Appended is a signed copy of William R. Galt's reply to this letter and notations on payments made.","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.","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]","Has not heard from his office regarding his letter of September 29.","Received the money. Discusses his health. His daughter is writing this for him.","Acknowledges the receipt of the money.","Acknowleges receipt of the money.","Acknowledges receipt of the money. Sympathizes with his wife in her bereavement. News of his family.","Presents his bill for the settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate. [Endorsed as paid.]","Encloses receipt for money paid in settlement of Sally M. Galt's estate. Leaves for New Kent Court in the morning.","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.","Discusses the agreement between her father and David Collins. Regrets that Miss Galt has lost her home and all her prospects.","Discusses contributions to a fund to place a monument on the grave of her uncle, Alexander Galt.","Subscribes $50 for a monument to be placed on the unmarked grave of Alexander Galt in Hollywood Cemetry, Richmond.","Aleck thinks she should wait until better weather to leave. [Note: Susan W. Galt, the probable writer of this letter, was a daughter of William R. and Mary Ware Galt. She married Dr. Alexander Duane (1858-1925) in 1891.]","Asks if Galt has seen Judge McCue's accounts of John Brown's wanderings in Virginia in print, and if Galt has published his reminiscences of the event.","These 7 letters, some of which have been dated in Mrs. Kirby's hand, are probably from Mary Ware Galt (Mrs. V. Lee Kirby), the daughter of Robert and Mary Butt Galt, or from Mary, the daughter of William and Mary Grigsby Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E.II.b.iii. and v., pp. 9-10.]","Is interested in any information on a celebration in Yorktown, Virginia, in May 1822, in which her husband [William Barton Rogers] and Robert Saunders, both students at William and Mary, took part. Understands her husband's oration was published in a Norfolk paper at the time, and would appreciate a copy of it. Has some very interesting letters of the recipient's father [William R. Galt] to Mr. Rogers. [Note: Attached is a copy of information on the celebration held May 24, 1822 in Jamestown.]","Have just received an engraved plan of the Siege of Yorktown, by James Scott, bearing the autograph of Dr. John M. Galt, Williamsburg, 1781. They will be happy to send it for her inspection. They want $90 for it.","Material Note: This material is arranged by the Galt it refers to, beginning with John M. Galt I, continuing through Dr. A.D. Galt and his family, and William R. Galt and his family, and ending with several miscellaneous categories. Letters are arranged alphabetically within sections. Dates in brackets are very conjectural and are based on content and other clues resulting from familiarity with the lives of the Galts.","Jack arrived that morning. Describes his treatment of himself. There has been more Influenza among those along the Bay than those living in the woods. Does not like Williamson's idea of taking company with him. [Fragment]","Discusses Dr. Tazewell's treatment of Mrs. [?]. [Fragment]","Scrap mentioning a snuff box that belonged to Dr. John M. Galt [I?], and a ring and seal \"dug up in Williamsburg fifty years ago.\" The motto inside the ring was \"A mind content/Need not repent.\"","Sends $52 with Mann Page's account, discharging Dr. Berkeley's order and leaving a small balance.","Regarding claims against his father, and the land left him by Alexander Craig. [Letter is torn and stained.]","Plans to leave town in the morning and would like to know the amount due for Galt's medical services.","Would like information on her husband's services as Surgeon's Mate to Galt's father during the Revolutionary War.","Received a letter from Virginia in which Dr. Barraud mentions that Dr. John M. Galt recovered his health by visiting Bath, and intends to stay there until October.","Sends the goods he requested. Hopes Galt's health is improving. [Note: the writer is probably Gabriel Galt (1798-1836), a son of James and Mary W. Taylor Galt, and a first cousin of Dr. A.D. Galt. See Galt Genealogy, I.E. 9., p. 8.]","Sends crackers, flour, and a set of surgeon's instruments which he won at a raffle.","Encloses a letter from Mr. Latham of Chilicothe, Ohio. He answered it directly and told Latham they agreed to his terms. Asked Latham if their uncles, James Galt and Gabriel Maupin, were entitled to lands.","News of a stage accident of the way from Pittsburgh in which [a relative of theirs?] was injured. [Very faded and stained.]","Hopes to see Galt and Mr. Hornsby on Sunday. The picture will not be removed until the following week. Has moved from James street to \"No. 67 Castle street Oxford Market within 2 or 3 doors of the corner of Berner's street Oxford road.\"","Hopes to see Galt Sunday for tea.","Can give him accommodations next Thursday or any day thereafter.","Discusses her husband's health and asks Galt to come visit him as soon as possible.","Eliza Lambert wants to know if it is safe to visit Williamsburg at this time of year. Ann and Mary are still visiting them. The people who left Norfolk are now returning. Cholera seems to be increasing in Richmond.","Was unable to meet Galt last Sunday but will call this Sunday. Asks him to bring his letter.","Discusses the recipient's improvements on the lots in the vicinity of the Old City Tavern in Richmond, and their effect on the Tavern lot. Mrs. Elizabeth Galt cannot agree to the recipient's propos regarding the Tavern.","Note: There are 3 letters in 2 packets too fragile to calendar until they are conserved.","For a small lancet.","Of Dr. A.D. Galt with William W. Tyler.","That Jackson's and Saunders' accounts taken for payment of the writer's father's debts to them.","Of accounts of A.D. Galt, R.C., J.H. Ewing's estate, and the Lunatic Hospital.","Of names and amounts, including Mann Page, Captain Hall, John Pryor, Mr. Ball (Student), John Dixon, and Mrs. Fox.","Of a resolution to apply to the Legislature regarding moving the College.","Due his father for Revolutionary War service.","Mentions many friends and relatives, but usually only by first name. Would rather live in Richmond than Norfolk, but finds she likes Norfolk more the longer she is there. Was in Norfolk [?] just after the fire. Is pleased with \"cousin Billy Galt's\" wife.","Arranges to send her some things.","Discusses Maria's board and education, and Mr. Marshall's ideas on the subject.","In regard to the request made by Pleasant and his wife Arena Baker, I have only to say that I prefer post-poning the baptism of their children, until things are in a more settled state in the colored congregation.","Returns her copy of the life of the Bishop. Sends Sally a book in preparation for confirmation by Bishop Johns. [Note: Rev. Wm. Hodges was the minister at Bruton Parish Church, 1837-1848.]","Discusses Ann's newest love and her piano playing. Mary Browne wrote that she heard Sally Lambert had inherited a large fortune, but it is not true.","Mr. Empie is expected tomorrow for the consecration of the new Chapel. Understands E. Southall will soon marry Mr. Coke.","Is very worried about John, and other members of her family.","Discusses her interest in the lot at the corner of 19th and Main in Richmond, known as the Old City Tavern lot.","Would like to borrow something to read. Marianna and Sally are well and enjoying themselves.","Discuss the kinds of goblets they have, and the price of English cheese.","Discusses some china that was ordered, and a possible error. Has both Puerto Rican and New Orleans Molasses. [Note: On the reverse is a draft letter from Elizabeth J. Galt to Mrs. Vest thanking her for some vases and flowers.]","Will come visit with her brother, Ann, and Frederic. Most of the people in Richmond seem to be planning trips. Describes a recent fire in the Armory and a meteor shower that same night.","Sends fresh strawberries and peaches. The baby is well.","Papa returned from New York, leaving Thomas well situated and doing well in his studies. Has decided again to try to get into the Navy, though Gabriel opposes it. Gabriel expects to be ordered to the Congress shortly. Mentions \"Major,\" Uncle Price's death, and Annie. Teases Elizabeth and Cousin Mary Browne, and inquires about relatives in Richmond.","Asks about all his relatives in Williamsburg.","His father left yesterday for 2 years at sea. Sends love to all his relatives and to the slaves. [Note: Both these letters were written when he was very young]","For Mrs. Dr. Galt and family to attend the valedictory address to the Washington Society, Tuesday, the 11th, at the Methodist Church. [Signed by Talbot Sweeney and around June 1848]","Thanks him for the gift, which he fears is too valuable to accept from a friend.","Asks to borrow \"Bacon's Rebellion.\" Has been ill.","Orders some Ede's essence Verbena, Florida Water, and Lavender Water.","Finds the bust a perfect resemblance, and sends a poem on it.","The letter is addressed to \"Zene\". Sends her the lines written on the death of Belle and describes her death.","Thanks him for the package of books and London papers. Spends the time \"wrested from sickness\" in helping John by making pens, sealing, transcribing, and correcting proofs. Describes some of their new books. Williamsburg seldom changes, but she can see one improvement from her window- \"a broad gravel walk from our house round to the street: a consideration where the streets are guiltless of pavement.\"","Thanks him for the books, which were the ones she was just ready to order. For seven years has been so sick that she is \"as stationary as any article of household furniture.\" Henry Howe was there last week collecting materi for a history of Virginia, and Sally gave him a picture of the Old Capitol and one of the old stone ruin in James City County \"which has the appearance of having been a place of defence, having loopholes and c.\" He asked John to prepare a historical sketch of the hospital. [Note: Henry Howe, Historical Collection of Virginia... Charleston, S.C., 1856, contains a sketch of the Capitol, p. 329, and of \"Ruins at Jamestown (probably the church tower) on p. 317. In his Preface, Howe states that he began his travels for the book in 1843, and that most of his drawings were made on the spot.]","Appreciates Mrs. Gatewood's offer to make Lissie Williamson's and Sally Galt's dresses, but does not want her to go to the trouble when she is not well. Asks her to have Gabriel Williamson bring a box up with him.","Thanks him for his gift, \"the greatest wonder of the vegetable kingdom ever seen here.\"","They expect her in May. It is unlikely that Sally and Marianna will go with John to the Medical Convention, for he is planning on going to Niagara and into Canada. [Note: While this letter is unsigned, and addressed to Mrs. Dr. Alexander D. Galt, c/o Dr. J.M. Galt, Williamsburg, the handwriting and contents show it to be from Elizabeth J. Galt to one of the Lamberts in Richmond.]","Returns the essays to him and expresses her disappointment that the promise of the thesis could not be fulfilled.","The recipient's former neighbors, the Saunders, have a house full of guests. Discusses the recent weddings of Harriet Edloe to Mr. Lamb, Etta to Mr. Tinker, and Anna Wilson to Mr. Donnan. The latter two were performed by the Rev. Mr. Withers, the Chaplain of the Asylum, who boards with Mrs. Edloe. \"The 'Taskers' from Phillidelphia are conducting the Springs in the ravine by the Asylum throughout the whole building.\" The Female Academy has 51 students, and the male has 50. Mr. Ford is the Principal of the latter. There are only 40 students at the College. Mr. Hopkins has gone to Annapolis and Mr. Ewell and Dr. Totten divide the classes.","Often thinks of the recipient and her dead loved one.","Sends her some \"fresh trifles\", and inquires about Mrs. Saunders' health.","Knows her to be an admirer of Miss Waterman, the postess, and informs her of the projected subscription publication of her poems.","Orders various kinds of paper and some sealing wax. Her brother will pick them up and pay the bill.","Often thinks of them in their summer home.","Is pleased that she and \"the little ones\" are pleasantly situated for the summer, and that Barbara Page is off her crutches. Describes Sally and John weighing hailstones, and making other weather calculations for Professor Espy. [Note: On reverse is a letter, Elizabeth J. Galt to [?], praising his review of the 1842 Report of the Eastern Asylum in the \"Churchman,\" and correcting two typographical errors in the article.]","Returns the handkerchiefs. Marianna could probably have marked them better, as Elizabeth's hands were trembling with weakness, and it is always hard to write on fine silk. Sends a wish for Mr. Harrison and \"his Chosen One.\"","Sally has gone to Richmond and can spend the whole summer as John and her mother are well and the writer is \"never sick enough to require attention, and is always too much occupied to require amusement...\" Discusses Dr. Hawkes' refusal to take the appointment. Mr. Minnigerode and Robert Christian are in the mountains. Discusses Miss Ferrier's books, and her rationalization for reading novels. The Millingtons wanted to take Sally to Philadelphia with them. Landon C. Garland has accepted a professorship in Alabama.","Thanks her for the books and asks her to congratulate Robert on his \"Chosen One.\" [Tyler?]","Returns one book and will return the others soon. They \"always keep a cover on a book which is not our own.\" Sally's health has improved since the Convention.","Sally plans to go to Richmond with Marianna Saunders and Beverley Botts to visit Peggy Blair. Asks them to buy some clothes and books.","Received the package with the \"plate-- 2 goblets, 2 tumblers, one waiter...\" Discusses an embroidered dress for Sally. A student, a brother of Dr. Dudley, says they are considered heirs to an immense fortune that has been discussed in the English papers. Dr. Dudley's case of insanity is very sad, but his sweetheart says she will wait for him, or become \"deranged\" herself.","His letter confirmed the news that John Lambert had gone to California. One of Judge Christian's sons and others from Williamsburg have gone. John would like his opinion about shares of stock from the Exchange Bank of Virginia. [Draft]. [Note: This letter is addressed to Dr. J.M. Galt, Williamsburg, but Elizabeth seems to have been using blank scraps from received letters for her drafts of outgoing letters.]","Sally and John enjoyed their visit to Richmond a great deal. The day of the storm they did not go for their ride as they had 30 quarts of strawberries from their garden to preserve. Sends some seeds.","Understands Sally is having a wonderful visit. Hopes Sally Lambert and little Sal will come for a visit, but little Sal should be warned that \"Williamsburg is like a very little Richmond in thick fog.\" The town is still in \"the same horrid state of contention\" and there was some incident involving a professor whistling to an empty classroom and a student beating time. Sends a recipe that she used to cure John of dyspepsia.","Nothing else is talked of, thought of, dreamed of, hoped for, wished for, prayed for but the poor old College... The Professors have all resigned. The whole town, \"save some few implicated in the atrocious concern,\" are on the side of virtue. The students were very upset at a rumor that the Visitors plan to suppress their Societies. Many students returned only from attachment to the Societies. The rivalry among Societies is fostered by certain townspeople, who allow only members of a certain Society in their homes. Sally has friends in all groups who visit at the same time. John is busy planning the new wings.","John has just been made an Honorary Member of the Washingtonian Society at the College, but as he is opposed to all secret societies he cannot join. However, he wants to present them with a bust of Washington, Marshall's \"Life of Washington,\" and Sparks' \"Life and Writings of Washington.\" Mr. Millington has a bronzed plaster bust, but says a painted one would be better.","Orders some carpeting, lemonade glasses, and a jelly strainer, if he can get them from the North without incovenience.","Would like to honor her request, but is ignorant of the \"Court etiquette of the May Queen\" and feels many Beaux could do a better job.","Sends a speech to be read when presenting the sceptre to the May Queen, but hopes she can get something better.","Hopes Tommy and she are obedient and polite, and say their prayers, though she is not there to hear them and tell them Bible stories. Martha Vest brought Sally some flowers yesterday, and flowers are blooming in their garden. Eliza Walker [Vest?], and Willie Vest play out daily. Alexander Galt, Jr. has a white pig.","Sends book-marks for Lissie, Tommy, Johnnie, and their parents. News of Eliza, Jenny, Mary Eliza, Bella Waller, and the two Cynthias. Understands Miss Devereux is a very good teacher for them.","Is pleased Tommie and Johnnie are better, and that Gabriel is well. A friend of Gay's will live in Williamsburg with her newly married brother. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Thanks them for the roots.","Cannot mark her handkerchiefs for her eyes are very inflamed.","Enclosed $3 for a subscription and various pieces written by members of her family for publication consideration. [Draft] [Note: On the reverse is an extract from a lecture by G.P.R. James, concerning Alexander Galt's Bacchante.]","Asks the recipient to give the enclosed letters to Mr. Chas. Palmer to be transmitted to England. Discusses the method used to send John's Reports to Europe.","Asks her to write a \"wish\" to be given a student at the College on his birthday.","His orders were suspended, but he leaves Saturday.","The letter's date may range from 1843 to 1845. As a married woman with two children, she cannot be a very punctual correspondent. Describes her two children. Discusses Mrs. Clara Southall and Bob Tyler.","The letter's date may range from 1848 to 1851. The letter is addressed to \"Cary\". Describes the antics of her daughter, Mary. The health of her Lambert relatives. News of her brothers, William, George, and John. Discusses her reading. Recently came across Robert Tyler's poems.","News of her Lambert relatives. Discusses her brothers' lives in California. Mr. Cummins, the new minister at St. James, is very popular. Discusses, \"North and South or, slavery and its contrasts.\"","The date of 1848 is uncertain. Their visit should not prevent Sally from going north with John. George Lambert is recruiting in Caroline and expects to return to Mexico. William Lambert is in Fluvanna County, John hopes to get his law license soon, and David is a merchant.","Little Sally Lambert and Eliza Lambert have gone to the Huguenot Springs. Hopes Sally Galt will come up to go to the springs too.","Hoped to visit them, but is too tired from Friday's lectures.","Sends the \"Beauties of Byron\" as a small gift for the \"sweet intimate and companion of my earliest years.\"","Asks that her name be put on the subscription list for Miss Waterman's book. \"The little boy is thought very much like his Father.\"","Thanks her for the letters from herself and from Sally.","The date for this letter may fall between 1841 to 1842. Lizzy and Tom Williamson are enjoying themselves a great deal, and would probably have been sick if they had not left Williamsburg. News of her sister and of Peggy.","Asks Elizabeth, her mother, father, and sister, to write in Marianne's album. The letter was likely written ante November 1841.","Asks her to mark handkerchiefs, George F. Harrison.","Thanks her for marking the handkerchiefs.","Cannot come for a visit before she leaves the next day. Will take things to Sally in Richmond.","Mamma and the dear little Stranger are as well as can be. Thanks Elizabeth in the name of \"our little sister\" for her good wishes.","Describes the phenomenal blossoms of their Japonica. Their neighbor, Sterling J. Crump, just died. The writer has not mourned anyone as much since his brother died in 1815.","Illness is on the increase in Richmond, but their block is still healthy.","Is very pleased with Mr. August's appointment as Steward [at the Asylum?]. Describes their strict observance of Friday as a fast day. The letter was likely written ante 1853 August 6.","The sofa should arrive soon.","His wife sends them a few of her flowers and lemons with Miss Lucy Claiborne.","[Note: There are two letters from Strobia to EJG that cannot be described until they are conserved.]","Her mother is more unwell and Aunt Douglass has just arrived, so she cannot come over with Robert. However, she definitely plans to be there on the first.","Has been ill.","Thanks her for the things she sent. The letters she sent are not to be destroyed until the writer sees Liz.","Asks her to write a note declining the party at Governer Tyler's. Inquires if Alexander is tired of her dinners.","Feels she is a highly favored little girl for being able to write Lizzie. Brought some of their gingercakes. Her brother, Walker, goes to Mr. Pryor.","Has rarely been able to get ready-made clothing in the North, and thinks Dr. [John M.?] Galt will do better to get a cloak here. Leaves in the morning for New York and will look for Dr. Galt's books.","Describes the material they have for making men's cloaks. [Note: A draft of Elizabeth's reply is on the bottom. She says they prefer the $7 per yard material.]","Hopes to see Williamsburg, and all her Galt relatives soon. Has a little sister, Fanny. Lizzie and Father are well. Mentions sister Mary, Auntie, and Eliza, and several of the Galt servants.","Asks her to write a few lines for her to recite to the Queen of May.","When she returned home found \"little Lizzy\" quite ill. Has been busy measuring their new house. Describes in detail some sewing that Mary [Dixon Williamson?] could do.","Papa took them there, but had to go right on to Norfolk. They like all their Mama's [stepmother's] brothers and sisters.","Her father seems to know everyone in the village. Is busy sewing dresses. Hopes to spend a week in Williamsburg in June or July, and then go to Old Point. Understands the \"British Liver\" is having a house built.","Describes their trip from Williamsburg. While they were at the Strobia's in Richmond, they saw Rebecca and Mary Bird, Beverley Botts, Miss Barbara [Page?], Bella Waller, and many other friends. Johnny scared them with an accident with his horse. Her father does not have any orders yet. Describes Charley's greeting to her. [Note: Johnny and Charlie are Lissie's half-brothers. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii. [c] and [d], p.2]","Tom and she go to school to Mrs. Gordon. Their parents are going to Richmond, and when their mother returns they will go to Caroline.","Gay will take the chidlren to her father's for a visit, but he feels Caroline County is too unhealthy for them to live there. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Hoped to return with Dr. Smith, but is staying with Dr. Dabney, as there are few there to sit with him. Mentions Hal, who intends writing Sal and John, and who is staying a miles from him.","Gay came to Richmond with him, but they left the children at Taylorsville. The children love Gay's sisters and brothers.","Left Gay in Richmond. The Saunders are quite well. Cousin Maria Strobia enjoyed her trip to the North. Describes the fair Lizzie Williamson and Lelia Saunders held.","Bet [Lizzy Williamson?] has been ill with fever, but Mrs. Saunders is taking good care of her. Describes their entertainments.","Asks her to return the speech of Mr. Kents that she borrowed.","The writer and Lucy thank Elizabeth for the wreath.","Understands Elizabeth has returned safely to Williamsburg. Thomas Su Su Lally [?] threatens suicide, for Charlotte is leaving for Berkeley. Sends handkerchiefs for the servants. The letter was likely written ante 1841 December 24.","Poems on abstract topics, poetic wishes sent to various friends and relatives, essays on nature and human lifetimes, \"testimoni\" recommending various unidentified people for unidentified positions, and descriptions of various daguerreotypes.","Is pleased to hear that the recipient has applied for the office of Physician to the Royal Edinburgh Asylum. [Draft] [Note: On the reverse is a draft recommendation of Robertson for the position he is interested in.]","Will be pleased to relieve the \"destitute condition... [of] the Garrison on the Fort...\"","Discusses a possible error in the transfer of 5 shares of stock from the Bank of Virginia, Richmond, to the Branch Bank at Norfolk. The shares were purchased by Thomas Williamson, Cashier, in the name of John M. Galt, administrator of A.D. Galt, on 23 October 1843.","Hopes to see him tonight about hospital business. [Draft] [Note: On reverse is list of names.]","News of various hens that are laying. [Note: Endorsement in another hand that this is John's first letter.]","Signed as the recipient's security with the understanding that he would get another signer. Otherwise, will not be able to assist him.","Is unhappy that William Y. Peyton is leaving Williamsburg, but is sure he will be a valuable addition to any community, for he has been a devoted student.","Describes his ideas for the make-up of the book.","Would like to assist him, but the only vacancy was filled December 28, and no other vacancy is anticipated. Inquires about the plans, made at the medical convention in Richmond, for a journal.","The answers to the recipient's questions can be found in a letter to the Committee on Lunatic Asylums of the last session of the Legislature, a printed letter to a member of the Senate, and a letter from Galt to the recipient.","Recommendation of Mr. Bowden's character and political zeal. He was a school fellow of the writer.","Discusses placement of a patient in the Asylum and the costs and facilities thereof.","Describes the salary and other benefits of the office the recipient inquired about. Details the duties. If the recipient is interested, she should send references immediately.","Discusses Mr. Jones' case.","Chronicles his actions and those of his staff in the care of Mr. Banks.","Inquires about the mental and physical condition of her mother.","Intends publishing a history of Williamsburg, and would like copies of all Dr. Galt's information on the subject, including a history of the Asylum.","Sally has gone with Mr. Cocke to hear Mr. Overton speak at the Chapel. Mrs. Botts, sister of Archie and Beverley Blair, and aunt of Peggy Blair, just died. Mr. Waggaman say Mr. Tyler will give him an office, but when asked if he [Tyler?] could get ones for Robert and John [Tyler?], he [Tyler?] replied \"An office under Government is the graven of Talent\" and Waggaman replied with \"Thank you for wishing to bury mine.\"","His father has slept and looked better recently than for a long time. [Note: These 2 letters plus the one below from Missouri are on one sheet.]","Describes an evening spent with various older women, and their comments on John. Describes a recent visit to Judge Geratt's [?]. [Draft?] [Note: Only slight changes in handwriting indicate this was written by all 3 Galt women.]","Sends the rough copy of the Report by mail, as Mr. Bowden advised them.","Would like to borrow Bill to clean her cellar and put away her coals.","Returns the books which he enjoyed very much.","Inquires about the amount of the extra salary offered Galt several years before, which he refused.","Is in desperate need of money, and her father cannot help as he is very poor.While Mr. Galt is almost a stranger, she hopes he can assist her. The letter was likely written ante 1857 October 16.","Chastizes him for saying her devoted admirer in Philadelphia is the insipid Mr. B. [Note: On same sheet with letters from Elizabeth and Mary D. Galt, see above.]","Letter is addressed to \"Dr. John Gault\". Discusses an old account with Galt's father, and one with John W. Murdaugh. Had the writer's child lived, he would have paid it. The writer has made over Eliza and Wm. to Capt. Armistead for him to sell. Finds many references to Elizabeth \"among her friend John's writings.\"","Thanks Galt for his gift to the writer, and for the gift to the F.L. Society, which \"so strikingly delineates the strong and noble features of our Literary Father.\"","Asks him to prepare some toasts for the dinner on the Fourth of July, and suggests some subjects.","Discusses men he has up for sale and where Galt can see them.","Asks Galt to give Mr. Vogdes various instructions in bidding for some land for Saunders.","Mr. Moncure Robinson would like to visit the Asylum between 11 and 12 this morning.","Introduces Mr. Shepperson of Albemarle County who has come to learn the details of the proposed new building, so that he can bid for the contract.","Asks Galt to stop at the office of Vogdes and Phillips in Philadelphia, and see if they have anything to send him. If Mr. Vogdes has sold the land, Saunders would like to have the deed sent with Galt.","Invitation to attend a Ball at Gloucester Court House, Thursday, 7 October, at 6 p.m. J.A. Coke is one of the Managers.","Was indisposed when he called, and hopes he will come this evening.","Would like to borrow his copy of Byron's works.","Recommends some blue-black English cloth and sends the prices of various other goods.","Uncle Jack wants to go \"home,\" where he feels he will be more comfortable. Sends the address of Dr. Philip Thornton in Rappahanock County, Virginia.","Thanks him for past favors and true friendship.","For [shoeing horses?].","For books and postage.","For digging a grave and tolling the bell.","On income received by John M. Galt II and payments made by him. Memo.","Toasts, and various short descriptions. Also, descriptions of various birds done when very young.","Just learned that he is going to leave and begs him to stay.","Enjoyed their trip, but was glad to get home. Mentions the Millingtons, Minnegerodes, the Holmes, Marianna and Lelia Saunders, and Agnes Douthat's wedding. The only topic of conversation is the College.","Discusses the wartime hanging, in Norfolk, of a Mr. Wright. Tom Williamson and his wife and son were in Richmond in October.","Sends the requested sketch, but knows it is but a faint resemblance to the dead original.","Letter of condolence on Mr. Catlett's death, with descriptions of the care given him, and of his funeral.","Sends him some of her brother's Reports, and calls his attention to the statement in the 1861 Report on the beneficial influences of children in the Asylum.","Requests that five pounds of butter be sent every week as they use much food from their table for the soldiers in the hospital.","Describes the death of her mother.","Thanks him for the gift.","Mr. Garbardini [?] is very highly thought of there. He married Mrs. Hemson's daughter. Visited Caroline Lambert Harrison, Mrs. Carter, and Mrs. Mckenzie.","Their ocean voyage was quite pleasant, and she was only sick once. Mr. Tyler says she would make an excellent sailor. Mr. Tyler was pleased that \"John Galt should have achieved so extensive a European reputation.\" The crystal palace surpassed her expectations. Saw Alexander Galt's Bacchante and a picture titled \"Spring.\" [Note: While this letter begins \"Dear Mama,\" the address is to Elizabeth J. Galt.]","Describes a visit to the dentist, and the good news that she does not have to have her front teeth removed. Miss June Harrison married Mr. Scott, the missionary to Africa. They just got a letter from George Lambert. Mentions Lizzie [Williamson Harrison?] and her children, and Marianna and Lelia Saunders.","Her relatives want her to go to the theatre, but she will not since her mother does not want her to. Mentions Peggy, Marianna Saunders, and W.L.","Describes her visit, her church attendance, and the bad manners of Rebecca Byrd and Tom Watson's sister. News of many acquaintances. Mentions John Enders.","Sends messages from various relatives in Richmond, and comments on these relatives. Discusses various plans for going to New York with the Lamberts. Mrs. Strobia wishes John and Marianna Saunders would \"make a match.\" On the boat met a Capt. Fulton [?] who was at Yale with Dr. Norborne A. Galt.","Describes their walk to the Capitol, and insides of City Hall and the Capitol.","Describes her shopping, visiting and church attendance. George Lambert is going to Texas with the volunteer company. John Galt saw Mr. and Mrs. P[olk?] in the W[hite?] House. Aunt S[ally Lambert?] thinks Mrs. Galt was like Sally when she was young, and Elizabeth is like Aunt W [Elizabeth Galt Williamson].","No one knows what church the Governor's family attends, and no one has attended their levees except Cousin W[illiam Lambert?]. He did not know the ladies present and said most of them were Jewesses. Mrs. English, the Governor's daughter, presides over the house and assists Miss Selina in entertaining, for Mrs. Johnson's health is not good. Discussion of the Governor's background and social standing. [Note: Joseph Johnson from Harrison County was Governor from 1 January 1852 until 1 January 1856. He was the first governor elected by popular vote.]","Peggy Blair came to visit her, although she is quite an invalid. Describes the closing of the Convention. Wants John to bring a \"graham bisquit\" as the Lamberts have never seen one.","Mrs. D. Waller was on board but was met at Jamestown by Mr. Waller.","Expected John, and did not make arrangements with the Saunders to go home. Discusses other possible arrangements for her to get home. [Note: While this letter is headed May, it is postmarked June 8.]","The past year has been one long night. Asks to be remembered to their relatives in Kentucky.","Describes the weather, and a visit by a young boy and his dog. The dog's mother is now wild, for she was left at home when the owner went to the war seven years ago.","Describes four children making soap bubbles.","Encloses an article to be published in the \"Lady's Book.\" Discusses her family's long enjoyment of the magazine, and the problems of constantly having copies borrowed.","Asks him to come to see \"Unkle\" Aleck, an old slave of the family.","Would like the copy of \"Galt on the Treatment of Insanity\" which was in her brother's library that she sent to the Asylum for safekeeping during the War. Praises Hubbard's eulogy of Dr. Williamson.","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.","Describes the visit of Dr. McCabe. Mainly news of arriv and departures. Describes Lizzie Williamson's \"Miniature Library.\" Cousin Lucy is better.","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.\"","Asks to borrow \"Randolph's Letters,\" and sends best wishes for the new year.","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.","Recommends \"Our Old Home,\" published in 1864 by Hawthorne, to Cousin Eliza. Calls Williamsburg \"This once the Queen City of the South.\"","Gives her reasons for favoring Greeley for President.","Sends a leaf from Washington's birthplace. The letter was likely written ante May 1854.","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.","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.\"]","Letter of sympathy on the death of her child.","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.","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.","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.","Expresses sympathy on their bereavement. Has suffered so many times.","Thanks the recipient for some shopping, and encloses $5 for some long lace sleeves.","Asks the recipient to thank Mrs. Robinson for the flowers.","Discusses death and burial of General Pickett.","Discusses Professor Moore, the author of \"The Night Before Christmas.\"","Discusses a horse and rider seen in the Capitol grounds, and the many miniatures in ivory in Richmond.","Describes a visit to Mrs. Clifford Cabbel.","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.","Inquires about a bond executed by the recipipent and John M. Galt to R. McCandlish and R.H. Armistead, trustees of the Hambleton Lodge.","Recently saw Mrs. Maupin, and learned all was well in Williamsburg. Is anxious to take Page [Saunders?] home with her.","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]","Thanks her for the pretty and useful gift.","In a letter, Miss Dix told her that she had had one of the Revolutionary curtains \"of our Grandfathers, (which you gave to us),\" framed and placed on display in Independence Hall. Some Confederates have blamed the writer for giving away these relics, but Miss Dix's pleas in her behalf at Fortress Monroe and Petersburg make it correct. Miss Dix was a great help, but the writer feels Mrs. Mayer did the most good in the time of threatened exile. [pp. 9-12 only]","Farm was owned by Sally M. Galt and was said to be located 1 1/2 miles from King's Mill Wharf on James River. Also gives a brief description of Williamsburg.","$6.14 paid by H.M.C. for Sally Galt to Mrs. Coleman for the Lee monument.","Discusses the successes of her brother Dessie [Decimus Ultimus Barziza]. [Last sheet only. Last page of 13 February 1869?]","Understands Sally is sick and is worried about her. Would be quite willing to come down to nurse her.","Discusses the value of her Richmond property, and whether it should be sold. [Last sheet only.]","Would like to borrow a book. Sally and she miss their parents.","The November issue of \"Scribner\" had a long illustrated article on Williamsburg which she thought John Williamson had written, but now understands it was by John Esten Cooke. Discusses the recipient's plans of writing letters for publication on John Randolph and Edgar Poe. Understands a monument to Poe is to be dedicated in Baltimore next week. [Last sheet only.]","Describes the sorrow of Sally Bayless on realizing that her twin, Lizzie, was really married and leaving her. News of the other Bayless children, and of the children of her dead sister, Judith Browne Booth. Describes what happened to their former slaves. [Pages 5-8 only.]","Describes Marai Bayless' wedding. [First sheet only.]","News of her nieces and nephews. [Last sheet only.]","Describes the recent illness of Percy, [a grand-nephew?]. News of other nieces and nephews.","Would like any flowers she can spare.","Wants to borrow the copy of Tennyson's Poems she spoke of a few days ago.","Would like some lily of the valley, crimson verbina, or other flowers for the garden she is starting.","Returns Longfellow and asks to borrow Willis' Poems and Prose Stories.","The obituary was placed on the wrong copy-book, and thus not put in the paper. It will appear in the next issue of the Gazette. Sends her paper.","Apologizes for not writing sooner and asks her to write as \"we have no greater pleasure than the receipion of our Virginia letters.\" [Note: The writer is probably Alexina (1845-1868), the youngest daughter of Norborne and Elizabeth Gray Galt. See Galt Genealogy, II.A.1.j., p. 14.]","Some of the boys in his father William R. Galt's school have begun debating society. Attends school regularly. Family news. There is a new bathing house. [Note: On reverse is a drafted letter from S.M. Galt to [?], regretting that she is always out when the recipient comes to call.]","Sends her bag with John. Remind him to put on his \"Philadelphia Vest and pants\" on Sunday and Monday.","Hopes Sally will \"profit by the good preaching.\" [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","The letter is signed by \"Mollie\". Describes Aunt Mary's death, the passing of the \"oldest one who bore our name...\" Describes how the relatives took her things. [The letter breaks off and continues at a much later time.] News of all her brothers and sisters. She hopes Johnnie will study medicine in Philadelphia and then work at the Eastern Asylum.","Her sister has been hardly able to use her eyes for the last five years.","Mary's health is much better. Believes Mrs. Christian is not in Williamsburg, but sends her messages to her if she is. Asks to be remembered to Mr. Saunders and his family. [Last sheet only.]","His expenses in going to Williamsburg to settle Sally Maria Galt's estate were $5.","Will be pleased to see Miss Galt and Miss Saunders Wednesday at 8 p.m.","Thanks her for the bouquet and requests a copy of the poetry she read when they visited. [Note: This letter may be to Elizabeth J. Galt.]","Thanks her for her kindness. [Note: Natilia Hay married Thomas Roderick Dew in 1845. She was soon a widow, for he died in August 1846, while on their wedding trip.]","Hopes Sally will \"summon up resolution and come to church to be confirmed today,\" as she may not have another opportunity for a while.","Returns the books and asks to borrow the London News. Father and Nannie will return soon.","Would like to borrow any book containing Scott's \"fugitive poems.\" Her mother thanks Mrs. Galt for her present.","Asks to borrow the last number of Southey. Sends Elizabeth J. Galt a book. Expects Mrs. Peyton and the children by today's boat, and hopes Sally will come to see them.","Thanks her for the books and reports on Arthur's health. The letter may date from 1854 or earlier.","Returns the book and apologizes for his behavior the previous evening.","Hopes John and Sally will come up for the General Convention and the ordination of Bishop Oderheimer in October. The letter may date from before the Civil War.","The two Sally Lamberts have just returned from the mountains. [ca. 1840-41 fall]","Sends a few oranges, as she understands they are scarce in Williamsburg. Mrs. Beverley Blair's only son just died.","Hopes she will come visit them soon and, if she comes, she could bring several dozen eggs as they are much cheaper in Williamsburg. Sally is going to a wedding, and has been invited to spend the summer with Cousin Sabina.","Describes the Square. Hopes Sally and John will come up soon.","Spent a very quiet Christmas. Hopes Sally will rent her house and stay with them. William Sparrow spends all his time at their house. Sally has not yet met his parents, but they seem very happy with the match. John Lambert is still practicing law, but hopes to succeed in the mining operation. George Lambert is at Rough and Ready.","Hopes John will soon have business in Richmond, and bring Sally with him. It is snowing. Mentions Mr. Botts, Peggy Blair, and Miss A. Robinson. Mr. Davenport is very pleased with Davy Lambert.","Mentions Mr. H.A. Wise, Mr. Ritchie, and Rose Dixon. [Fragment.]","Poem asking Sally to come for a visit and sending her money for the trip.","Hopes John and Sally will come for the Convention.","Discusses some purchases for the recipient. Little Sally's health was benefitted by her trip. If Sally's mother and sister are better, maybe she can go to the springs with them in August. The colored people are incensed with the murder and think \"she\" should be burned alive.","Thanks her for the loan of the books. Plans to leave Williamsburg Thursday.","Hopes to see her at Duncan Lodge Thursday, October 5, at 8:30. [Note: This invitation may be to Elizabeth J. Galt].","Thanks her for the pears and \"tube rose.\" She has had chills and her brother seems to have intermittent fever. Mentions her sister Helen.","Accepts Sally's offer of a bouquet.","Would like to borrow the Club book for a few hours.","Thanks her for the crackers, and would now like to borrrow several pounds of them.","Understands John would probably buy her greenhouse plants for the hospital. Would sell all 200 pots for $50. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Hopes Dr. Williamson continues well. Edmund met Judge and Mrs. Wilkinson. John's partner has gone to New York, so he cannot come home. Asks to be remembered to many Galts in Williamsburg and to Mrs. George McCandlish. The letter may have been written prior to 1858.","Thanks her for the loan of the books. Sends the proof chest of C. Morton.","Would like to borrow the conclusion of \"Annetta Haverstraw.\" Little Robert Saunders is ill. The letter may have been written prior to 1854.","Lucy Page Saunders hopes Sally and John will spend the evening there to meet Page Morris. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Inquires about her mother's health. Wishes they lived nearer. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Has a \"noble nephew\" and the mother is doing well. Hopes Sally and Mrs. Galt will come soon to see them. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Wonders if Sally received Mrs. Murdaugh's flowers. Marianna and Mr. Earnest were going to visit the Galts this evening, but the snow may prevent it.","Marianna would like to borrow \"Undine,\" and both the invalids (Marianna and Lelia) would like some of Sally's Jelly.","Thanks her for the wreath and asks her to make one of mock oranges and pink rosebuds. Hopes she will be at Judge Nathaniel Beverley Tucker's this evening.","Cannot attend her levee this evening. Mattie Christian is sick. Returns \"Vanity Fair.\" The letter was likely written ante May 1854.","Would like to escort her to church this afternoon. The letter is simply dated as \"Sunday\".","Thanks her for the poetry and friendship. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Received a letter from Lizzie Macaulay, who is to be married the twentieth of next month. Discusses another girl who is entering a convent. [Stained.]","Hopes she will go with them.","Would like Elizabeth Galt to make her a flower wreath to wear to Mr. Maupin's party. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Hopes Mrs. Galt is now better. Would like to borrow a book to read to her mother. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Would like to borrow John's \"Now and Then.\" Marianna is reading a long note from Mr. Lackey, and wonders if Sally has seen Mr. Eubank.","Would like to borrow a book. The Bishop is not coming. Marianna went to Norfolk with Mrs. Tucker and Cynthia to see the little dancers.","Would like to borrow Punch. Enters her teens today.","She, Marianna, and Aunt Barbara Page are all sick. Would like to borrow another book, and returns the one she had.","Would like to borrow the Lady's Book, and to hear any news, puns, conundrums, or witty speeches.","Hopes Bishop Meade will soon describe his Canadian trip in the \"Southern Churchman.\" The children wish Sally, Lizzy, and Tommy Williamson were with them. Inquires about her Father, brothers, sisters, and mother, and hopes John will not go to Philadelphia until they have seen him.","Sends messages to many acquaintances. Describes the activities of her daughter and various friends. [Second sheet only.]","Asks John to take good care or her son, Robert. A Mrs. King keeps a female school there. Sister, Barbara Page, went to Lee's Springs with Cousin B. Page. Expect the Christians. Hopes Lizzy and Tom Williamson will join them. Mentions Sally's Mother, and Brothers [?], as well as Lizzy [J. Galt?].","Mr. and Mrs. William Tyler, Harriet Spencer, the Christians, and Mary Williams are there. Saw Lizzy Williamson with her father, Gabriel Galt Williamson.","Describes a musical evening at Dr. Cabell's in Richmond, where they saw General Lambert, his son, and the Misses Lamberts. The girls are having a \"Fair\" in the room under the house. Understands Mrs. Dickie Galt \"has been awakened.\" The letter was likely written ante 1853.","Her husband leaves for Richmond soon. Was very upset by the death of their cousin, \"the idol of his aged mother.\" The letter was likely written ante 1854.","If Sally is going to Col. McCandlish's this evening, Mrs. Saunders will call for her. Inquires for Sally's mother. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Requests something for Lelia to read. The letter may have been written prior to the Civil War.","Describes the many visitors to the Louise Home, and her recent visit to Van Ness Place, the home of a distant relative. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.","Was prepared for the sad news by Frank's letter of his visit to Sally. Comments on the death of Dr. William Sparrow. Went with Anne Capron to hear bishop Pinkney. Laments that the confessional may soon be instituted. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.","Mourns Mrs. Wilmer's death, for hoped she would be spared to care for Dr. Wilmer's children, and prove as good a mother as Mrs. Anne Wilmer. The aged Aunt Alice survives. Nannie Waller, Mr. and Miss Mallory, Mary Ball, and Sallie Nelson came to visit her. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.","Visited Sally Ball and saw many friends and relatives. Her daughter, Page, begins teaching Mrs. Cousin [?]'s daughter on Monday, and thus will be near her. As for the last four years, does not leave the room today, and generally finds the first two weeks of September sad. This letter was likely written after the Civil War.","Mrs. Mayer has been ill. Robert is coming at Christmas. Inquires about many friends in Richmond.","Lettie Semple has the comfort of Bessie Denison's presence every day. Her son is improving, but will have to work to make up for his lost time. Wishes she had more money for her children.","Visits of various young men. Understands Dr. William Carter is going to marry a Miss Tazewell. Heard Mr. Minnigerode preach at St. Paul's.","The stage they took there nearly turned over, and John and Robert Christian, who were riding on top, were thrown to the ground.","Describes her activities and those of other people at the Springs. Comments on \"Marriage\" by Miss Ferier. Describes Henry and Lucy Taylor, and Mr. Ward, who fought against the Mexicans. Discusses the possible beaux among the new students.","Describes the Tournament and the Masquerade Ball. Judge Tucker's family, Miss Custis from Gloucester, Mrs. Sheldon and her niece Miss Burwell, and Miss Ann Eliza Fitzhugh all share a cabin with the Saunders. Asks to be remembered to many friends and relatives.","Describes her costume, and those of others, at the Masquerade Ball. Rarely sees Cynthia [Tucker?].","Really enjoyed her summer, especially the fancy dress ball at the Springs. Aunt Barbara Page plans to go to the convention in New York. Saw the Millingtons, Mr. Dabney, and the Christians.","Lelia is too unwell to sit with cousin Sarah Saunders, but hopes Sally can sit with her. Hopes Sally's cold will not be worse from coming to see Marianna's children. Lucy Page is walking.","There is a large quantity of Undated notes from Marianna Saunders to Sally M. Galt. They are usually very brief, and consist almost entirely of cryptic comments on beaux, social events, and family affairs, or are requests for visits or reading material. Generally, they are the kind of chatter that young people of the 1960's would discuss in long telephone conversations.","Mr. Bassett, a delegate to the Baltimore Convention, and Col. Hubard, a candidate for Congress, visited there recently. [Last sheet only.]","Bessie Denison, her niece, wants to visit Sally. Her health is not strong and Letitia asks Sally to control her.","Understands that Dr. Coleman has purchased Mr. Ewell's house, and thus will not need to rent hers next year. She never expects to return to Williamsburg, for cannot bear to see the places her sisters walked. Has not heard from Robert Waller for a long time. Willy is a surgeon [?] in Lynchburg. Mary Stuart is beautiful. She saw her at Old Point this summer with Catherine Speed. [Last sheet only] [Note: Robert, Willy, and Mary are surely children of Letitia's sister, Elizabeth, who married William Waller. All Letitia's full sisters predeceased her by many years.]","Would like to borrow a copy of Campbell's poems, if Miss Galt has a copy.","Will be glad to \"change [cash?] her check.\"","George Dixon has returned home, and Mr. Barziza will return tomorrow, taking Tom Williamson with him.","Discusses financial affairs between them. Lent Mr. Saunders her $50 and is generally bound for $3000 for him.","Asks her to sign a paper, fill the blank with the proper Bank, and return it to him.","Discusses various financial affairs between them. [Torn.]","Would like to borrow a breast pin and chain to wear as a bridesmaid on Thursday.","Would like to borrow the May issue of the Lady's Book.","Returns the books Mrs. Galt lent her, and sends cakes to the Williamson children. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Hopes Sally and the Doctor John M. Galt will spend the evening with them.","Lost Sally's birthday ode and W. Tyler is asleep with a \"turkey salad headache\" so the writer cannot ask him what it said. Wishes Sally had not left so suddenly last evening. \"Poor little Mary\" is a very good child.","Requests a small quantity of paragoric.","Would be pleased to see them at 8:30, Thursday, July 18.","Hoped Miss Galt could visit her this evening, but she is too ill for company. If she cannot come before going to Petersburg, hopes for a visit on her return.","Sends her some flowers. Her Mother sends bread to Cousin Lizzie J. Galt. The letter was likely written ante 1854 May.","Sends some books. Her father will be glad to take care of any orders they might have. Inquires about \"Aunt Galt.\"","Asks her to send some books for Aunt Lizzie. Ma is going to Lombardy tomorrow. The letter was likely written ante 1858.","Would like to come to Williamsburg and sit at Cousin Eliza's grave. Her home was burned, but she has a \"comfortable shanty and plenty of rough and rude comforts...\" Describes her four children. Inquires about the Vests. Has over 1000 chickens.","Asks her to send her brown gaiters, pink bonnet, cherry ribbon, cuffs, white kid gloves, and a handkerchief.","George Coke visited recently. Visited her old house, where the roses were just coming into bloom. The letter was likely written ante 1853 November.","Describes her children. Thinks everyone will have to give up extensive farming. Describes the hard life of Lelia and Mr. Fleming.","Invites her to take breakfast with Betsy and Charley, before they leave tomorrow. [Note: Charley and Betsy are Charles Pichegru Williamson (1847- ), and his wife, Elizabeth Johnston Williamson. Charles was the second child of Gabriel and Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1. c. ii. [d], p. 2.]","Just received a letter from Johnny describing his trip to Rio. The Emperor of Brazil recently visited his ship. Johnny has a brother of the Secretary of the French minister in Washington to wait on him. [First sheet only] [Note: Johnny is John Alexander Galt Williamson (1844- ), eldest son of Gabriel and Gabriella Woolfolk Williamson. See Galt Genealogy, I.A.1.c.ii.","Lucy and Katie are both doing well at school. A Jewish Rabbi is studying divinity with her father. [Last sheet only.]","Knows the bad weather will prevent Sally from coming today, but hopes to see her tomorrow.","As soon as recovered in Baltimore hoped to visit her. Asks Sally to come see her.","Asks them to write in her Album.","Invites Sally and the Dr. [John M. Galt?] to join the young ladies from Mrs. Waller's at her home this evening.","Cannot come over this evening. They leave for the Point on Monday, via the Grove, and her brother expects to be Sally's escort.","Hopes Sally and John can come tomorrow instead of this evening, as Marianna cannot come this evening.","Mr. Ewell has disgraced her and will not take her back. She is thankful her parents are dead, so that they do not know her disgrace.","Knows her sister loves everything beautiful, so sends her something sent the writer from Baltimore. Returns the books.","Asks Sally to ask Lizzie to send her a few oysters.","Would like to borrow something to read. [Torn.]","Would like to borrow some books.","Wishes her a Happy New Year and sends her a card composed of natural mementoes from the graves of General Jackson and Lee, and from the Natural Bridge.","Thanks her for the book. Cannot visit before leaving.","Returns the books, and asks to borrow several more. Did not read \"Rose-Maria\" \"as Aunty did not have time to look over it and I did not like to trust Paul De Kock.\"","Asks her to work a book mark to give Mr. Harris. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Returns the books and sends her one. Would like to borrow \"Modern Accomplishments.\" This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Asks to borrow the \"Expectant.\" This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Returns the books. The girls plan to come visiting tomorrow. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Hopes the cricket is forthcoming this fine day. Had a good frolic with [?]. Feels she must return home so the students will return to their studies. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Asks Lizzie J. Galt to write a wish for the writer's brother's tenth birthday. This letter was likely written prior to May 1854.","Leaves tomorrow. Discusses a recent evening together. [Torn, first sheet only.]","Discusses the plays she has seen, the churches she attends, and her other activities.","[Note: the rest of the Undated material consists of accounts and empty envelopes.]","Laudatory essays on various relatives and friends, including her grandfather, father, brothers, uncle William C. Galt, and cousins Sally Trebell Galt, Alexander Galt the Sculptor, Alexander G. Boothe, John G. Williamson, and David Lambert. Some of these may have been copied from printed sources, or prepared by William R. Galt of Norfolk for the biographical encyclopedia of Dr. Toner.","Essays, mainly fragmentary, on the history and description of Jamestown, Williamsburg, Richmond, and the Peninsula area.","Essays on natural phenomena, and abstract ideas, a description of her trip to Niagara Falls, riddles and word plays (perhaps for the Cheerful Club), and other scraps. Some may not be in Sally M. Galt's hand, and others may be merely her copies.","Is unable to pay the debt he owes or to execute the bond the recipient required. His school has done poorly for four years. Robert is the main support of the family. Molly taught in [Petersburg or Portsmouth?] last year but her health will not let her continue. Susan has been a governess in California for 18 months. [Draft.] [Note: This draft is on the back of advertisements for Galt's school.]","Understands the recipient already knows of his application for the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary. Asks him to support his candidacy and present the enclosed recommendations to the Visitors.","Summarizes their previous conversations on the Academy in Norfolk, and his feelings on the recipient's plans. Enjoys his position with Mr. Pryor. Mr. Pryor might be interested in the [Principalship?] of the Academy, and Galt would like the recipient to recommend him.","Has decided to keep Tommy at home for the rest of the summer, and would like to close their account.","Discusses the Academy's plan to call a new headmaster. [Torn.]","Describes the serenades honoring R. Ingram's marriage. Cousin William Galt has scarlet fever, probably from going to Aunt Sally [Capron?]'s. Had a very dull Christmas. The mourning was still up at St. Paul's. Sarah Walke is to marry Mr. Booker. Discusses Mary and Charlotte Capron's personalities.","Will inquire from Williamsburg friends about D. Brown's resignation. Plans to start attending Christ Church in April. [Note: These two letters are on one sheet.]","Describes his hunting and \"extra [Billy alias?] Mr. Smith's\" speech on Harrison. Cousin Richard Lecock has been ordered to Africa.","The letter is signed by \"Zena\". Praises Frank [Frances Land Galt?]. Charlotte Capron has left for the same school as Lucy attended, and they hope it will do her as much good. Do not expect to see Cousin Susan as she is very lame. Discusses the sizes of William, Jim, Alexander, and their half-brother Patrick. Cousin William Galt is on his way home, but Gabriella's letter gave the impression they were not too happy about it. Mr. Pegram saw Alexander's bust in New York and praises it highly.","Everyone was pleased to learn he had passed his examinations. Social news of Norfolk. Gabriel [Capron?] is not going to William and Mary, for his father is \"too good a Methodist to send him to any ungodly institution while Randolph Macon is in existence.\"","News of many marriages. Patrick Galt is in New York. Sends messages to various cousins in Williamsburg, and to her brother, Alexander.","Mr. Hon has been ill from a fall. Zander is reading French fables and Jim is reading Junius Brutus and Tarquinus. News of his sisters' health.","The letter is signed by \"Molly\". Is to be the queen of the gypsies in the May Queen program. [Note: Identified as \"Molly's third letter.\"]","His health is restored. Would like a circular for a cousin who in interested in Galt's school. Inquires about various classmates.","Encloses an order to pay Mr. Bonsal's claim, and asks Galt to send him his note. Discusses his travel plans. Rented his house and lot to Turner Coke.","Had a genealogy of his family obtained from Como. James Barron, but it was burned. Suggests various people who might have a copy. Discusses what he remembers about their family history.","Discusses the future of a boy who was at Galt's school. Describes his trip to Augusta, Ga. Will leave on his trip in March with Claude Murdaugh. The Hotel is now opened, and Portsmouth is generally improving.","Has never worked so hard and complains about Archer, a teacher in the academy.","Thanks her for the offer of letting the writer stay with her for a few days. Mr. Sharp is quite ill, and she hopes a change of air will help him.","After consultation with various people, she has decided not to try to buy certain articles privately, but to take her chances and have them put up for sale. Hopes things go well, but is too ill to go down.","List of the inscriptions inside, and on, William R. Galt's watches.","Concerning William R. Galt's candidacy for an appointment [to the Chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary], and the competition he faces.","Concerning the breaking of the rules by certain boys in Galt's school.","Includes a list of pre-Civil War debts in the Valley.","Description of Activities of John Brown's Abolitionists in Botetourt County, Va., 1856-1859.","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.","Describes his trip to Bologna, Venice, Trieste, Lubach, and Vienna.","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.","Discusses his work and plans for future pieces.","Descirbes his social life and the amusements of Florence.","Man working on a bust.","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.]","Miscellaneous Undated accounts and financial memorandums.","Mostly pastoral scenes of animals, houses, boats, and sketches of people. Sketchbook of \"Uncle Jim's Battery\" and other [Civil War?] scenes.","Various short definitons of abstract terms, and word riddles. May have been compiled by members of the \"Cheerful Club.\"","Miscellaneous essays, and drafts, on various concrete and abstract subjects. Many are only fragmentary.","The next day is the one set aside by the President for prayer and fasting for the success of their government. Her school does well. Understands there are cases of measles in the recipient's regiment and cautions against them. Hopes he will soon become a Christian. [Last sheet only.]","Cousin William R. Galt and his family are well and live in a beautiful place in Buchanan County. Hates being twenty-one. Is anxious to see all her friends in Williamsburg before leaving Virginia. Sends love to \"Cousin Sallie.\" [Last sheet only.]","Asks him to send some wood and have it put in the wood house. Thanks him for the newspaper.","Expresses surprise that he is married, and sends him all best wishes.","Discusses someone's illness and some defeat. [Fragment.]","Will be pleased to see the recipient at Duncan Lodge on Thursday, October 5, at 8:30pm.","Would like to borrow \"Inheritance\" from her or from Sally Galt.","Was sorry to miss part of his visit and hopes he will come again soon. Sends Strobia one of the writer's catalogues.","Invitation for an unknown recipient. To attend the anniversary address of the Mireaux Union Society to be given at the Court House, Saturday, the 18th, at 3:30pm. The committee is Charles Dabney, B.B. Botts, and Richard Randolph.","Informs him of the death of one of the writer's earliest and closest friends.","Will soon be baptized. The recipient's father was recently baptized. Hopes the recipient, her child, husband, and owners are well.","(This letter is too stained and torn to be legible.)","Has brown and green cloth very suitable for an overcoat for the Doctor.","Cannot cash a check right now. Gives prices on the coal he has on hand.","Asks the recipient to take a box to Philadelphia. [Torn, last sheet only.]","Has been too ill to go hear Bishop McGill. News of various relatives. Fears there will soon be a war. Has not heard from her kin in Texas for a long time. [Torn]","Miss Dix visited the Asylum last June and praised it highly. Dr. Galt has been giving the patients a series of lectures each Monday. News of various patients. [torn]","He will soon be home. Will bring her presents from Havana. Hopes she will be good.","[?] to [?] Discusses plats of survey which, if not returned to the Register's office, should be applied for at Preston's office. [Note: On reverse is notation regarding land owned by Alexander Craig: \"1000 acres South East [of] big Spring upon Jessamine [and] 1000 acres upon Jessamine joining Stephen's survay.\"]","[?] to \"My dear Brother.\" Mentions Polly, Aunt, Mr. Browne, R. Travis, and Mr. Ripeton [Repiton?]. [Fragment.]","Letters either too mutilated to identify, or drafts giving no indication of author, recipient, time or place. Some may be from patients at the Asylum. The problem of identification is increased by the similarities of the handwritings of Mary D. Galt, Elizabeth J. Galt, John M. Galt II, and Sally M. Galt, especially when making a rough draft.","Various algebraic problems and their solutions.","Miscellaneous poems and fragments, in many different hands, and on many different subjects. Some are in honor of a certain person or occasion.","Invitations, advertisements, almanac pages, map of West Point, Va., printed obituaries, and other miscellany.","Scrapbook of a Galt Family member, from the mid to late 1800's. Mostly newspaper clippings of poetry, essays, articles and prints. Issues of the Asylum Gazette (no dates given) and Virginia Gazette (1853-1856) were removed in 1999 and filed in the bound newspapers collection.","News clippings, prints, newspapers, flyers, correspondence, financial records, notes, Civil War era material, poetry and other writings from the mid to late 1800's.","News clippings, prints, 2 issues of the Illustrated London News (June 19, 1852 and Feb. 12, 1853) and flyers. Alexander D. Galt, Jr.'s name is handwritten on one flyer.","Scope and Contents Circular about Virginia Lunatic Asylum, \"The Ministrel's Curse\" translation from German by W.R. Galt of Norfolk, Va, medicine label for Bamic, lists, academic notations, correspondence to and from family members and others particularly in the 1860's (Sally M. Galt, William R. Galt and others), instructions on making a cloth splint and more. Includes 1862 correspondence with William R. Galt as principal of Norfolk Academy after the military took over the building. 1859 to 1861 report of number of \"patients who have been inmates of the Eastern Asylum,\" number of patients discharged and number of deaths. List of supplies with a note, \"Paper showing cousin Sallie's kindness to Confederate Soldiers, 1861 or 2.\" The correspondence has been grouped at the beginning of the folder; otherwise this folder has not been processed.","Newspaper sections, including the Virginia Gazette. ","Bundles of rolled newspaper clippings tied with string, apparently organized by a member of the Galt Family. This box is unprocessed - the clippings remain rolled.","Sketches, poems, notes, specification for scrapbook and furniture, quotes, latin notes, blank report cards of William R. Galt, obituary for William M. Galt, MD, empty envelopes to Sally M. Galt, John M. Galt and Elizabeth Galt and other family papers. The items date from the mid to late 1800's. ","Clippings from newspapers and other publications. Mostly grouped by date.","Includes a 1848 edition of General Taylor's Rough and Ready Almanac.","Clippings concern \"Accounts of Negro Uprisings.\"","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","Account book of Edward Charlton, wig maker, Williamsburg, VA 1769-1776; and Appraisement and sales of estate of Williamsburg, VA coffeehouse proprietor, Richard Charlton, 1779. Includes the disposition of property, including enslaved people. \"(Microfilm NM 55-1)","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","(MIcrofilm M-1131-17)","(Microfilm M-1131-17)","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","(Microfilm M-1131-16)","Medical diary and clinical notes of Alexander D. Galt. 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W.","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","Washington, George, 1732-1799","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"language_ssim":["English ."],"_nest_path_":"/components#1","timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:50:40.181Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31","ead_ssi":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31","_root_":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31","_nest_parent_":"vimtvl_repositories_3_resources_31","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/MV/repositories_3_resources_31.xml","title_ssm":["George Washington collection"],"title_tesim":["George Washington collection"],"unitdate_ssm":["1654 September 6 - 1799 December 12"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1654 September 6 - 1799 December 12"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["SC.GWC","/repositories/3/resources/31"],"text":["SC.GWC","/repositories/3/resources/31","George Washington collection","This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library's Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.","Papers of George Washington - Reel#6","The collection is divided into four series: From George Washington; To George Washington; Ledgers and Bound Manuscripts; and Oversized.  Each series is arranged in chronological order by date.","George Washington's field book, April 14, 1750","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","Christie's New York, 28 November 1983, lot 328.","George Washington Masonic National Memorial Catalog No. 1971.01.035a and 1971.01.035b","Previously auctioned at Christie's New York, 2004, lot 458.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","This document was unmatted and conserved, returned on 10/12/2023.","Original Location: From GW Box 3","Original Location, From GW Box 3","Original location, From GW Box 3","[RM-1079; MS-5722]; [RM-988; MS-5605]; [RM-1114; MS-5797]","Conserved November/December 2005 by the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (Philadelphia, PA) - Surfaced cleaned, reduced discoloration and acidity, flattened, tears were mended and losses filled in with Japanese paper and wheat starch paste, and finally put together as a folio instead of folded into eight sections.","Original Location: To GW Box 12","This document was conserved by Frank Mowery of the Folger Shakespeare Library on January 11, 2009.  He described the document's condition, \"This document was split into three pieces, with numerous tears at folds and along edges, with a few areas of loss at the corners and along the left margin and at the corners of folds.\"  Mr. Mowery described his treatment, \"The document was bathed in an ethanol and water bath to remove soluble acids.  It was then extensively mended and the losses were filled with specially toned Japanese paper, adhered with zin shofu wheat starch paste.  Mends were on the verso and were toned with pastel.  It was deacidified and encapsulated in Mylar.\"  For photographs of the document before and after this treatment see the object file.","[London] : Thos. Jefferys, 1755","Initially paired with 'Survey, William Mullin, 1751 April 12' [2022-SC-018-002] as part of 1 complete survey.","Initially paired with 'Survey, Benjamin Rutherford, 1751 April 9' [2022-SC-018-001] as part of 1 complete survey.","Two copies of each John Trumbull print discussed in this letter are in the Mount Vernon Fine and Decorative Art Colletion.","Housed with two letters: Bushrod Washington to George Corbin Washington, 1825 December 24; George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes, 1825, December 23","Stored with George Washington's diary, 1797.","Letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797. Housed in diary enclosure.","Included in: The Papers of George Washington, Revolutionary War Series, vol. 8. (Charlottesville: University Press of Virginia, 1998) page 556. There titled \"Circular to the Colonels of Various Continental Regiments.\"","Survey is apparently identical to W-179 which may be a letterpress copy of MS-4480.","LC Maps of North America, 1750-1789, 797.","This collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. Green was an Irish translator, geographer, and editor, as well as one of the most talented British map-makers at mid-century. This map is a George Washington original edition and was part of Washington's personal library.","Discusses receiving a chair commissioned by the Powels for the Washingtons, which Washington believes are \"handsome and neat.\" Also discusses the state of his crops.","Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. 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For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.","Clerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"","George Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.","Henry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026 nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"","Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  ","Chainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.","Land survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Plat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.","Plat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.","Land survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Partial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.","Partial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.","A survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia","Washington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.","This document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.","Washington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.","Documents detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.","George Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"","Expects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"","Court decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.","Written within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.","Washington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.","Sending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.","List of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.","\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"","Weekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026 for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026 peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.","The letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.","Land document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.","Reports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026 Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.","Notice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington","Statement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.","George Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.","Mountain road lottery ticket","Moutain Road ticket","12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Engraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.","Handwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"","\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"","Sends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney","\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.","George Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.","A caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"","Financial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.","Plat \u0026 Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey","Moneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].","Agreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.","Letter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Receipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.","William Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'","Account : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton","\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"","Account of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026 Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.","George Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.","Promissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.","Summary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |","George Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.","Bill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.","Fears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026 have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026 other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026 he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.","Washington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"","This is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence","Expense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.","Instructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.","Partially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.","Informs Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.","Presents her with a lock of hair.","General Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026 his Effects \u0026c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.","Written from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.","George Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.","While encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.","Personal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026 virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.","Letter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.","Letter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026 \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"","Re: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.","Reports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026 an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026 Capt. General of Cuba.","Washington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.","Lund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026 French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?","Letter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"","Letter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"","Enquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.","George Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","The warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.","Just returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.","Written from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.","Letter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.","In this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.","Letter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026 Climate—\"","Discharge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.","Sergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.","\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026 back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026 those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1","Cost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington","Princeton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.","Signed by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.","Introduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.","Will be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.","Washington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.","Receipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.","Letter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","George Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.","Leaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.","Plans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785","Memorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.","Leaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.","Please forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026 quarter, inch \u0026 half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer\".","[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].","Autograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.","George Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.","Daily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.","Concerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.","Anyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026 his project.","Mr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.","Mount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.","Letter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]","Washington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.","Washington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.","Letter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.","Washington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"","A character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).","fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".","Presents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.","Autograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"","Covers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026 L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.","Autograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.","Autograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.","Mount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.","Letter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Letter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.","Report from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.","Autograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"","Acknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.","Incloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.","For 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.","Advising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.","Regrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.","Will call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.","Thanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.","George Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.","Has perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].","\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".","Lists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.","Introduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.","The Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.","Thanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026 mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026 firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.","Thoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.","George Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.","In this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.","Invitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.","Thanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.","Washington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.","Introdues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.","Washington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.","Letter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.","George Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.","Bill from President to Mr. Lewis","Presidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178","On September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.","Advises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.","Authorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.","Sorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.","Partially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.","Written in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.","Thanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.","Consents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.","Account amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.","New York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.","Washington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026 persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"","Received his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.","Letter cover only, signature has been clipped","On a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.","Discusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.","Impossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.","Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","Washington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.","While on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.","Presents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.","Major George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026 stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026 new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.","Washington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.","Washington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.","Thanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).","Invitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.","Pressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.","Washington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.","Discusses plantation management.","Autograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.","Has heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.","Contracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.","Encloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.","Will pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.","Please convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.","Comments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.","Enclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Received Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.","Received letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.","Encloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.","Congratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).","Dinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.","George Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?","Has little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.","Received letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.","By Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.","Sends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"","Mrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.","Mr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.","Since Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.","Received from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.","Inquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.","At request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.","Mr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.","Agrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.","Hereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.","Enlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.","Death of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.","At the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.","Concerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026 skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.","Washington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026 of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026 sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"","Washington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.","Has heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.","Requests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026 others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.","Has given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.","Lewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.","100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.","Won't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value","Introduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.","Introduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.","Sends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.","George Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.","Washington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"","Deals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".","An attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.","In this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).","George Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.","George Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.","Course of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.","Written in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"","George Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.","George Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.","Crop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.","Draft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.","George Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.","George Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.","Regarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.","Following up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.","George Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.","George Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.","Cannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.","Autograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.","Lewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.","Washington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","George Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.","George Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.","George Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.","Rare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...","Washington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.","Presidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.","George Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.","George Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.","Declares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.","Writes the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"","George Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.","Sending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.","Crops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.","Washington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.","Crops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.","Requests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.","Thanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.","Glad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.","Lambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.","People write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.","George Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.","Washington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.","Continual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)","GW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.","Ship Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.","Frequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.","Cultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.","Account ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"","George Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.","Oats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.","Favorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.","Workers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.","Washington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.","Col. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.","Deals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"","Mr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.","Returns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.","Col. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.","Washington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.","Washington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.","Washington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.","Memorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.","Washington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.","Washington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.","Washington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.","Potatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.","Enclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.","Gives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?","Letters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.","Washington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.","Problems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.","Instructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.","Clearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.","Total amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.","Washington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.","Fencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.","Comments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.","Fall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.","Despite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.","Washington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.","Washington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.","Cedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.","Mrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.","Surveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.","Washington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.","Washington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026 the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.","Washington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.","Selling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.","Regarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.","Washington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"","Wheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.","On the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.","New overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.","Mr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.","Carter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.","Washington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.","\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.","Grain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.","Wheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).","Washington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.","Crops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026 the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026 trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.","Details on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.","Washington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.","Autograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.","Speaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.","Washington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.","Washington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".","Discusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.","Saving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.","Frequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.","Plowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.","Miss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.","Sowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.","Pearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.","Washington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.","Postilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.","Pearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.","Washington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.","Sickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.","Washington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026 unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"","Materials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.","The sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.","Washington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.","Washington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.","Memorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.","The Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026 garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026 windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026 C.\"","Partially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.","Pearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.","Davenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.","Speaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.","Sickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.","Pearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.","Washington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .","On February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.","Washington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.","Washington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.","Scarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.","President Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".","Letter regarding plantation management.","On the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.","Informs Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.","Mr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.","Washington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.","Maria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.","Washington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]","Drought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.","Washington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"","Between April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. ","Understanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"","Washington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.","Washington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.","Drought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.","Rain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.","Washington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.","Weather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.","Interest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.","A pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.","It is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.","Copy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".","Bond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026 $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.","Signed by Matthew Ritchie.","Witnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.","Receipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.","Washington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.","Weather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.","Washington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.","Re: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.","Cyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.","James Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.","Forwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy","Drought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.","Regarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"","Mr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.","Washington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.","Wheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.","Lack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.","Pearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.","Washington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"","Washington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].","Concerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.","Washington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.","Washington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.","Washington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.","Washington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026 letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.","Washington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.","Washington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.","Washington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.","Washington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".","Washington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"","\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"","George Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.","List of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026 dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.","Washington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.","Dated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026 Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.","Letter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'","Postmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).","Writing to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Letter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.","Asks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.","Washington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026 family.","Washington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.","Washington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026 also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.","Discussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.","Manuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.","Notes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.","Washington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".","Washington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026 Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.","Washington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.","Washington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.","George Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.","Washington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026 distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.","Washington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.","Washington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy","Washington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.","A printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.","Washington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.","Washington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.","Washington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.","Taxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.","Three page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.","Washington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.","Some accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.","Washington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.","Washington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026 modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026 oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026 woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026 other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026 if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"","Washington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.","Encloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.","Washington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.","Transmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.","Autograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".","Washington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"","Washington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.","Dated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026 to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026 friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.","George Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"","The entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.","Pres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","President John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.","Final letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.","Washington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"","Washington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.","In the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026 beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.","In the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.","Washington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"","Washington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.","Washington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.","Washington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"","Washington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026 high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.","This memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.","Washington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Received 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.","Washington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.","Letter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","In a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.","Contains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026 Adams Patents 1724 \u0026 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.","Washington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.","Washington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.","Letter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Washington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.","George Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.","Washington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.","Autograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.","Some time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.","In this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"","Washington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.","Carriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026 fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.","Mrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.","Washington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.","Washington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026 regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.","Washington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.","Washington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].","Washington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"","Washington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.","Washington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.","Washington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)","Washington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"","Washington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.","Washington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)","Are invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026 Mrs. Powell\".","Memorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".","The plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026 the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.","An indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.","Docketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026 Jas. Mercer.\"","Autograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.","Notes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.","Address leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"","Plat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.","Description of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.","Engraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.","Fragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington","Partially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.","Receipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.","\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"","\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026 fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026 myself - after following them about a mile \u0026 an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"","An early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.","Bond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.","Invitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.","Bill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.","[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.","\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"","\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"","Lettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.","Document signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"","Report on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.","Lund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.","Letter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026 George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).","Account of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026 were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"","Condition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.","Washington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.","Receipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"","This bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.","\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.","Deals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.","Encloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.","Receipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.","Expects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.","Balance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.","Possibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.","West as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.","Thanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.","Writes of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.","Has collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?","Disagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.","Bearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.","Requests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.","Explains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.","Has arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.","Reference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.","Request on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.","Draft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.","Signed over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.","Will let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.","Meeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026 Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026 take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026 store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026 chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.","Mrs. W. \u0026 Mr. \u0026 Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026 Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","Enclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026 Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.","Dining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026 chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026 fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.","Account of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.","Will transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.","Will alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.","Examination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026 Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].","Mill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026 putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026 hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026 Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026 Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.","Col. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.","In this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.","River frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.","\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"","Exchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.","Several accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.","Question of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.","Informing Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.","Dray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.","Mrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"","Safe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.","Requests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.","Supplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.","Can't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.","Appeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.","Hopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.","Stewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.","Trees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.","Covering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.","Rain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.","Persuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.","Breeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.","Received letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.","Blair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026 clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.","Rain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.","John Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.","No word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026 Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026 his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"","Will try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026 weaknesses for drink, \u0026 advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026 Dogue Run gate \u0026 dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026 departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026 Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.","Relays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.","Resigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"","Letter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.","Concerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …","Invoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.","Military intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.","Requests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026 work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","John Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","List of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026 small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.","John writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"","Enclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"","Bill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.","Showed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.","Incloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].","Receipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?","Mortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.","Sends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.","John Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.","On 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.","Death of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.","Detailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].","Received letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.","Lund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.","Lund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.","Lund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.","Lund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.","Lund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.","Lund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.","Lund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.","Letter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.","Unsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.","Sends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"","The drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.","\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.","Lewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.","Little news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.","Incloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.","Wishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.","Writes by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.","Affairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.","His are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"","Major Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"","Lists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.","Bill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.","Acknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.","John informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.","Jefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.","Sends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.","Account from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.","Glad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.","Autograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.","Thornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.","This agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.","Thanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"","Sends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.","Thanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?","Concern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.","Williams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.","Receipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.","Has seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.","Receipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.","Invoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.","Incloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?","Lt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026 honor\".","Begs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.","Letter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.","Political situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026 discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.","Asks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.","Bushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.","Conn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.","Encloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.","Declines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.","Armistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.","Bond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.","\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"","This is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.","Thanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].","Expresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.","Thanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026 Burton.","Explains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]","Reports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.","Washington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".","In answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.","Unable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.","Solicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.","PA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.","It is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.","Delivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026 Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.","Mr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.","He is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.","Receipt for inoculating fruit trees.","According to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026 Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"","He has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026 Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.","Mares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.","Requests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.","Expresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.","Received intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.","£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026 ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".","Betty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.","Has purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.","He was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.","Has recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.","Waited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.","Written at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.","Seeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.","She is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.","She suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.","Glad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.","Letter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"","Bill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.","Encloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.","Explains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.","Bill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.","At Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.","Meteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.","A list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.","[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.","For colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.","Meteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"","Paid account to Porter \u0026 Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.","Hasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.","One page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.","Signed by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.","Received his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026 parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026 indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026 the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026 vexation is very great.\"","Report of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.","Blacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026 repairing shoes \u0026c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.","Report of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026 crown over encircled heraldic device).","Safe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.","For a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.","Washington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.","In hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.","George A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026 their illness -- some progress made on barn.","Account with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.","Receipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.","Receipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.","A bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.","Receipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.","Writes to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.","This document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.","Harriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.","This document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.","Gives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.","Respecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].","Received letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".","Harriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.","For the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.","Has decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].","Received his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.","Has been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.","Sends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.","On the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.","Clendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"","Rental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"","This documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.","Will leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.","Major Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.","Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.","A report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].","This document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.","Report on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"","Washington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.","Concerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.","Meteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.","Report of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.","Report of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026 gutter piece \u0026 shingles for roof \u0026 chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026 fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"","Drenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.","Just returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.","In hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.","This report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.","Report of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026 knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].","Letters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.","Letter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.","Hasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.","Thanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.","Sickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.","Report of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".","This Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.","Report of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.","Recent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026 painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.","Received letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.","Thanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.","A stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.","Urges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.","Dr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.","Assures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.","A.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"","Thanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.","Mrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?","Expresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.","Has been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.","Enclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..","Sends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].","Betty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","With apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.","Desires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.","Sends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.","Has had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.","Bushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.","Introduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.","Couldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.","Washington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.","Again requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.","Requests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.","She thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.","Answers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.","Happy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.","Lewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.","Writes by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.","Begs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.","Lewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.","1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.","Received Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.","She received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.","Harriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"","Cabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.","Lewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.","Introduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.","Letter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.","Account of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.","Difficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.","Dandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.","Harriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.","Lewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.","Harriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.","Bushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.","Lewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.","Concerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.","In cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.","Betty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.","Lewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.","Lewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.","Mrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.","Lewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.","Lewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].","Powel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".","Bushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.","One share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".","Received the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".","Lewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].","Lewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].","Meade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.","Anderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.","Anderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.","Anderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.","Anderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.","Rec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.","Hannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026 true friend.\"","Bushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.","Powel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.","Powel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.","Powel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.","Powel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"","Erskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.","Invoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).","Lewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.","Elizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.","Elizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"","Samuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].","Dr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026 treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026 \"a visit to \u0026 attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"","docketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"","Note for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.","Elizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.","\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026 Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"","Lewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.","Regrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.","Bushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.","Bushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.","Bushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.","Lewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.","Bushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026 well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.","Bushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.","Bushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.","Bushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.","Bushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.","Bushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.","Bushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.","Parker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026 the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"","Bushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"","Speaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.","Letter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.","Bushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.","Dandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.","Lewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.","Dandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".","Smith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.","Solicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.","Marshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.","Bushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.","Welch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.","Original copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".","Bushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.","Request that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.","Spotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".","Snyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.","Encloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.","Snyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".","Blagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.","Samuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"","Church presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.","Rootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.","\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"","Anthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.","Re: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.","Russell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.","Garland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"","For £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.","This receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.","He writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.","Trumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.","Concerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.","Trumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".","Samuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.","Samuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026 buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.","Bushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026 opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.","Concerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.","Conveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).","Anderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.","Lewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.","Trumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799","$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.","\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026 Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"","Belgium \u0026 \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026 Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.","Letter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026 sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026 left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026 Wm. Jowsey \u0026 Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].","Powel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026 C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".","Four documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760","This ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).","This is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.","These surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.","This covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.","Includes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026 doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).","In the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.","King James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.","Small book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.","Bushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","George Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.","Compiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.","Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","In this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.","Autograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.","Quit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.","Autograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.","Docketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026 Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026 motto, \u0026 crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"","Original; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026 Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".","This indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.","Inscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.","Witnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.","Proved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.","Receipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.","Docketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.","For 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026 Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.","When George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.","Letter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.","Date on original catalog card appears [1783].","Subdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.","Signed by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.","Receipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.","Attested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.","\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026 descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\""," Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").","Signed by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026 [J. Sims?].","On reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026 \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.","Proved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.","George Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"","Signed by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026 Francis Waller.","George Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.","On reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].","A grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026 planting trees, grass, and building houses.","Document signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.","Portion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.","Engraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.","List of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.","Survey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.","Key to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads."," Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.","Renewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.","Ledger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.","Day by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.","Printed Broadside.","Signed in print by George Washington.","Some of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.","Presidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.","Lists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |","Washington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. Lewis, 8/18/99.","Pair of plans for crop rotation and the plowings it required in the hand of George Washington. One plan is neatly headed \"Rotation by AW with the Plowings necessary to carry it into effect.\" The initials may refer to John Augustine Washington (1736-1787), for whom this plan may have been devised. The second plan is similarly headed \"Rotation by CW...,\" and was perhaps intended for Corbin Washington's use. Both plans are based on 75 acre plots of farmland. The number of days to plow or harrow the plot is carefully tabulated at the right of the list. In the lower part of each plan, Washington lists, month-by-month the sequence of plowings and harrowings, to calculate the labor needed.","Partial document of a plat of Mount Vernon, 'Old Plat of the Grounds in the NE part of the Pasture of Mount Vernon from the Summit of the Hills on which the Log'd Cabbins are.' Page one is the survey, page two includes surveying notes in Washington's hand.","Map with notes and 'A table of explanation this platt.' See 1748, March 29, Depositions in the Suit of Thomas Marshall against Samson Darrell [W-243/A-D]","Signed by Law Washington and witnessed by Mary Washington, Sam[uel] Washington, Charles Washington, John Washington, Martha Posey, \u0026 W[illiam] Fairfax.","Proved July 7, 1752 in Spotsylvania County.","\nConveying 3 lots in Fredericksburg.","His friends in Wmsburg, including Speaker, desire to see him \u0026 have him accept command of troops to be raised--if he will proceed on expedition \"twoud give a general satisfaction to our Country.\"--Assembly has voted £40,000 \u0026 1200 men immed. raised --\"I believe, were you present, that the greatest regard wou'd be shewn any proposals you shou'd think proper with regard to the expedition.\" Congratulations on his safe \"arrival among us\" [after Braddock's expedition] --condolences on his late illness.","Letter to be delivered by Mr. Harrison who accepts invitation to camp--lists letters received from G.W.; never received others--some \"villon\" is intercepting letters--mentions construction \u0026 appearance of \"wash house\" which G.W. does not intend as a wash house--Jenifer Adams has sold timber off land--bad rains washed out nearly completed tumbling dam--coopers \u0026 miller again at work on it--sowing wheat delayed by rains--Bennett Jenkins from western lands arrived--claims Simpson \u0026 Crawford didn't pay him--paid in Pa. currency--Simpson \u0026 son coming to Mt.V.--bought 6M 20d nails and 4000 ft. of inch plank--\"by the time the House is finishd that is now just Raised, we shall not have one foot of inch \u0026 1/4 plank left beside what is put away for the addition of the great House\"--bricklayers doing garden wall \u0026 chimney of wash house--stucco man still working on dining room--\"the ceily. is not clumsey, I think it light \u0026 handsome it is altogether worck'd by Hand which makes it tedius - as to puty. down the plaster in the new Room, it will not make two days odds in his doing the Room, for he can plaister in one day more than our two men can in a week.--if the sides is done in plain stoco it will not take him long, as to the seilg. I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026 the taylor \u0026 negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.","Sent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.","A plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026 Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026 Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026 certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.","Description of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.","Also, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.","This printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.","Detailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. 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B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon","United States. Continental Army. Rhode Island Regiment (1st)","Potomac Company","Pope and Cadle","Mason, Fenwick and Company","Macleod \u0026 Lumsdon","Society of the Cincinnati"],"famname_ssim":["Custis Family","Fairfax family"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Washington, Lawrence, 1718-1752","Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770","Fairfax, George William, 1724-1787","Alton, Jonathan","Bassett, Burwell, 1764-1841","Custis, Daniel Parke, 1711-1757","Churchill, Henry, 1732-1760","Carey, Robert","Waller, Benjamin, 1716-1786","Lee, George, 1714-1761","Bassett, Burwell, -1793","Boucher, Jonathan, 1738-1804","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Custis, John Parke, 1754-1781","Posey, John","Posey, Hercules, 1748-1812","Carlin, William, 1732-1820","Peyton, Craven","Custis, Martha Parke, 1755-1773","Fairfax, Bryan Fairfax, Baron, 1736-1802","Savage, William","Mason, Thomas","Herbert, William","Washington, Martha, 1731-1802","Washington, Lund, 1737-1796","Ewing, James, 1736-1806","Ridley, Catherine Livingston, 1751-1813","Clinton, George, 1739-1812","Greene, Nathanael, Major General, 1742-1786","Navarro García de Valladares, Diego José, 1708-1784","Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814","Alden, Judah, 1750-1845","Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804","Greene, Christopher, 1737-1781","Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807","Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835","Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829","Powel, Elizabeth Willing, 1743-1830","Chastellux, François Jean, marquis de, 1734-1788","Harrison, Benjamin, approximately 1726-1791","Trumbull, Jonathan, 1740-1809","French, Penelope Manley, approximately 1739-","Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800","Gordon, William, 1728-1807","Washington, George Augustine, approximately 1759-1793","Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799","Weissenfels, Frederick","Lewis, Robert, 1769-1829","Davenport, Joseph, 1760-1804","Powel, Samuel, 1738-1793","Trumbull, John, 1756-1843","Muse, Battaile","Gilpin, George, 1740-1813","Humphreys, David, 1752-1818","Sprigg, Robert","Peacey, William","Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827","Charles (Ditcher)","Washington, John Augustine, 1736-1787","Weedon, George, 1734-1793","Washington, Bushrod, 1762-1829","Stuart, David, 1753-1814","Fitzgerald, John, -1799","Corre, Joseph","Lafayette, Marie Adrienne de Noailles, marquise de, 1759-1807","Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816","Ball, Burgess, 1749-1800","Hunter, William, -1761","Davis, Tom, active 1792- (Bricklayer)","Lee, William, approximately 1752-","Whitting, Anthony, -1793","Martin, Josiah, 1737-1786","Washington, Hannah Fairfax, 1742-1804","Staphorst, Nicholaas van, 1742-1801","Parker, Thomas, 1761-1820","Hooe, Robert Townsend, 1743-1809","Washington, William Augustine, 1757-1810","Young, Arthur, 1741-1820","Lear, Frances \"Fanny\" Bassett Washington, 1767-1796","Crow, Hyland (Overseer)","Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821","Lewis, Howell, 1771-1822","Pearce, William (Farm manager)","Willis, Francis, 1745-1829","Lee, Frank, -1821","Lee, Lucy (Cook)","Will, 1739?- (Muddy Hole Farm)","Muclus, William","Isaac, active 1773-1799 (Carpenter)","Smith, Joe, approximately 1778- (Carpenter)","Doll, 1747?- (Union Farm)","Sam, 1759?- (Cook)","Davis, Betty, active 1792- (Spinner)","Ruth, 1729?- (River Farm)","Hannah, 1739?- (Dogue Run Farm)","Kate, active 1779-1799 (Muddy Hole Farm)","McKoy, Henry (Overseer)","Boatswain, -1794?","Donaldson, James (Carpenter)","Austin, 1757?-1794","Jasper, Dick, active 1786-","Pearson, Eliphalet","Fanny, 1769?- (River Farm)","Paul, 1763?- (Union Farm)","Cyrus, 1775?- (Carpenter)","Ben, 1777?- (Carter)","Richardson, Joe (Postilion)","Butler, James (Overseer)","Ben, 1729?- (River Farm)","Stewart, David","Law, Thomas, 1756-1834","Caesar, 1749?- (Union Farm)","Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810","Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832","Branham, Caroline, 1764?-1843","Anderson, James, 1745-1807","Sinah, 1772?- (Mansion House Farm)","Richmond, approximately 1778-","Greenwood, John, 1760-1819","Custis, George Washington Parke, 1781-1857","Lewis, Lawrence, 1767-1839","Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834","Stoy, William, 1726-1801","Sheels, Christopher, 1776-","White, Alexander, 1738-1804","Adams, John, 1735-1826","Bordley, J. B. (John Beale), 1727-1804","Peter, Thomas, 1769-1834","Washington, Augustine, 1718?-1762","Corbin, Lettice, approximately 1715-1768","Montgomery, John","Boatswain (Ditcher)","Wooster, David, 1711-1777","Gibbs, Caleb, 1755-1818","Lewis, John, 1747-1825","Lewis, Betty Washington, 1733-1797","Lewis, Fielding, 1725-1781 or 1782","Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813","Washington, Thornton, approximately 1760-1787","Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826","Bushnell, David, 1740-","Craik, James, 1730-1814","Triplett, William","Washington, George Steptoe, 1771-1809","Giles, approximately 1750- (Postilion)","Moustier, Eléonore-François-Elie, marquis de, 1751-1817","Gray, Davy, 1743?-","Washington, Harriot","Charlotte, active 1782- (Seamstress)","Clendenin, George, 1746-1797","Green, Thomas (Carpenter)","Nicolas, Lewis","Monroe, James, 1758-1831","Snyder, G. W.","Lewis, Eleanor Parke Custis, 1779-1852","Washington, Mary Ball, 1708-1789","Washington, Bushrod, 1785-1830","Washington, George Corbin, 1789-1854","Fairfax, Sally Cary, 1730-1811","Grier, David","Lewis, Warner, 1720-1779","Dickerson, Jonathan","Jefferys, Thomas, -1771","Green, John, -1757"],"language_ssim":["English \n.    "],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":1015,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-05-21T05:50:40.181Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains letters to and from George Washington that have been aquired by the MVLA since 1858.  For more information, see content note for individal items.   The collection grows organically as new items are acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClerical copy of a deed for 1000 acres of land along the south bank of the Potomac River, Westmoreland County (the area became Fairfax County in 1742), Virginia, granted to Giles Brent, Junior. George Washington purchased the tract of land in 1760 and at that time may have acquired and annotated this copy of the 1654 deed. On the verso of the document George Washington's inscription reads, \"1 copy, Richard Bennett, esq., grant to Giles Brent for 1000 acs. of Ld. 6th September 1654.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington drafted this survey for James Hamilton in 1749.  Signed \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 350 acres on the border of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Augusta County, Virginia, along the Cacapehon (Cacapon) or Lost River.  The left section of the document's text has been lost, but a masterfully drafted plat and a scale of poles are intact on the right side of the page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry Trenn binds himself to pay £50 unless he \"make or cause to be made unto the above sd. Lawrence Washington ... a Lease for the Term of nine hundred ninety \u0026amp; nine Years of all the Land which is at this present overflowed by the sd. Washington Mill Dam included within the sd. Trenn Bounds on Dogue Runn ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned \"Washington, SCC\" (for Surveyor of Culpeper County), this survey details 400 acres of Frederick County along the North River.  These lands originally belonged to George Nixon who assigned them to David Wood, on behalf of Daniel Wood.  The latter assigned the lands to Dr. James Craik, George Washington's friend and physician, and Philip Bush in 1771.  Washington recorded the survey in his field book on April 14, 1750, but may have incorrectly dated the finished document which reads June 14, 1750.  It is one of 49 he completed within a month beginning on March 30, 1750.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eChainman John Lonem is also named on the survey.  Washington frequently worked with Lonem, who was known as a reliable and speedy worker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey for 730 acres in Frederick County, VA, by George Washington for John Grub. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of 360 acres, with prose description of measurements on adjacent leaf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat map--Long Marsh Run 633 acres.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand survey with 2 plat maps by George Washington for Gersham Keyes, detailing two tracts of land on Evitts Run in Frederick County, VA. One tract contained 109 acres and one 100 acres, which was part of a land parcel granted to Lawrence Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Three additional names listed of those who assisted with the survey - Robert Worthington, Michael Sweim (chainmen -'C.C.') and William Davis (marker - 'Mr.'). The first two lines at the upper left, not in Washington's writing, describe conveyance 'by deeds from Mr. Lawrence Washington to Keyes' with an added date of August 14, 1751. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, missing plat, by George Washington for Benjamin Rutherford, concerning 292 acres between the head of the South Fork of Bullskin Run and Opequon Creek in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Two additional people are listed in the document: James McCarmick and John Ramsey (C.C.- chainmen). Benjamin Rutherford assisted with the survey as the marker 'Mr.' Docket indicates that this land was later granted to George Hyatt. Autograph document signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartial land survey, plat map only, by George Washington for William Mullin concerning 247 acres on Mill Branch, a branch of the Cacapon River in Frederick County, VA (now Jefferson County, West Virginia). Docket indicates that this land was later granted to Thomas Hollowell. Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA survey of 269 acres made for the tract's future owner, William Nayler. The land on the Cacapon River which is now the NW border of West Virginia and Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote this letter to Lieutenant-Governor Dinwiddie as he prepared for his first military appointment, an expedition with 160 soldiers to the forks of the Allegheny, Ohio and Monongahela Rivers. He requested supplies, uniforms, clarification of pay for troops, and offered his personal observations of Native Americans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document divides Lawrence Lewis' slaves between Col. George Lee and the brothers of Lawrence Washington. It is signed by GW, George Lee, Ann Lee, and Aug. Washington. Witnessed by William Fairfax, George William Fairfax, Robert Merrie, John Dalton, Thomas Plummer, John Tuberville, John Carlyle, Sarah Carlyle, and Bryan Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wrote to Smith and provided a list of subscribers, including himself, to the American Magazine and Monthly Chronicle for the British Colonies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments detail trial charges of Joseph Stevens. Signed by Zachary Lewis A court document giving outcome of the trial is also included, Feb. 1758. Trial held in Caroline County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington wrote this letter to George William Fairfax to inform him of Major Grant's unfortunate expedition to Fort Duquesne. Washington describes the circumstances of the attack, the significant number of men and officers killed, and concludes: \"It is with infinite pleasure I tell you that the Virginians, Officers and Men, distinguished themselves in the most eminent manner - that the General has Complimented me publickly on their good behaviour, and that every Mouth resounds their Praises. The Highlanders and them are become one People, shaking each other by the hand wherever they meet tho. perfect stranger's.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects to be up [to Mount Vernon] tomorrow -- Miles sent to get key from Col. Fairfax -- Alton to get house in order, make fires in lower rooms and air them -- two bedsteads put up, one in hall room, one in little dining room -- get out chairs and tables and clean and rub them and stair case -- find eggs and chickens and \"prepare in the best manner you can for our coming.\" Autograph letter signed, integral cover, docketed, \"Given to Mr. [ ] Clemson - January 24th 1832 at Mount Vernon by Mrs. Jane Washington supposed to have been written soon after his marriage and Braddocks defeat.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourt decrees that Sale of William Clifton's lands to Thomas Colville and George Johnston to be put aside, and lands are to be sold at public auction to pay off his just debts to Charles Carroll and other defendants. Washington G.W. bought this land at auction, and it became his River farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes to his brother-in-law Burwell Bassett. The letter was carried to Fredericksburg from Mount Vernon by Miles Richardson, who had been one of Washington's batmen in the Virginia Regiment during Forbes' Campaign of 1758. Richardson was hired by Washington, most likely as a valet, from January 1, 1759 – May 10, 1759.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWritten within the first year of Washingotn's marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis, the letter mentions visiting John Mercer to sort through papers related to the estate of Martha's late husband Daniel Parke Custis. Washington writes that he will bring Martha with him on the visit in case she is needed to answer any lingering questions about the Custis estate.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington also asks Bassett to procure a horse brand for George William Fairfax from James Danworth and to purchase canary seed for Martha's birds. This is the earliest known reference to pets at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending an envoy to pick up a Chestnut mare which Colonel Bassett has purchased. Urges him to visit at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of sundry goods ordered by George Washington consisting of a variety of items inlcuding furniture, textiles, clothing, food, and tools. Many of these purchases are related to Martha Washington and her two children, John Parke Custis and Martha (Patsy) Custis, due to the Washingtons' recent marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"I endeavourd to find out the true bounds of my Mount Vernon Tract of Land - but not knowing where it divided from Spencer's part of the River, nor being able to find harrison cornr Ash mentiond in his Deed to stand on the River side at the Mouth the Blind Pocoson - I began at two Ash trees and Elm ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeekly reports of work done by carpenters, with prices charged on most \u0026amp; for whom work was done--also account of breeding mares (?) and acct. of staves, tools, nails, leather, etc. loaned or given out--acct. of days of work done by John Askew, list of things needing to be repaired by carpenters--quantity of cider, brandy \u0026amp; peach mobey in each still--\"An Account taken of the Days which John Askew missed working for Collo. Washington in the Six Months pr. agreement which says is to be made up by the said Askew ...\"--Brandy delivered to Thomas Nichols.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe letter deals with Washington's negotiations for the River Farm, then called Clifton's Neck. Clifton has sold land to Mr. [Thomson] Mason for a greater price after promising to sell it to him first--was told that Clifton had no clear title to land--nothing in writing, but terms agreed on--George Washington thinks only equitable way is to put up land for public auction, so all disputants will have equal chance to purchase it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLand document written and signed by George Washington regarding his ownership of Mount Vernon. This document was the final rent payment before George Washington full inherited the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports the sale on behalf of the Commissioners, G. Fairfax, G. Washington \u0026amp; Chas. Green of the Clifton tract to George Washington at auction for L1210.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotice of the sale of the Clifton Land [River Farm] to [George] Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStatement of cash and bills paid and in hand as a result of Court order in Chancerty pursuant to suit of Clifton vs. Carroll and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Robert Cary and Company, British creditors, about the severe drought and therefore the inability to grow tobacco and grain this season. George Washington also shows frustration with the time it takes to receive supplies from Great Britain and to ship his crops to them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMountain road lottery ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoutain Road ticket\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e12 month ticket signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Tickets were sold to raise money to open roads from Virginia West to help in the settlement of the West.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved ticket, signed by George Washington as an official of the lottery. Purpose of the lottery was to raise money for Virginia to build roads to the western part of Virginia, thus opening up tracts of land further west for development.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten receipt for the purchase of a horse \"for the use of Master Custis.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Invoice of goods to be sent to Geo. Washington Potomack River, Virginia\"--items ranging from nails and curry combs, and almonds and raisons to lace, ribbon, silk, and a coat made up for a \"middle sized woman.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends [Latin] books to Master [John Parke] Custis, who forgot them--[Jacky's] illness (worms)] call Dr. Mercer if symptons return--how is the boy taking his unaccustomed absence from home:--does he need anything?--his bed and bedding--didn't mean for [Boucher] to give [Jacky] special indulgence or partiality, but feels he should have as little disapation and indulgence as is necessary to good health and spirits--he meant merely that if [Jacky] were kept under [Boucher's] eye he would benefit from [Boucher's] good examples--however, he realizes every parent's anxiety for child makes same request--so withdraws his request--[Boucher's] letter to Revd. Mr. Addison forwarded by Dr. Ramney\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To the Revd. Mr. Baucher in St. Mary's parish Caroline City\".GW, doting stepfather, sends absentee excuse for Jackie Custis's late return to school after the holidays.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's land agreement with George Mason, dated April 21, 1769.  George Mason lived at Gunston Hall, which is located just below Mount Vernon on the Potomac River in Fairfax County.  Surveys inherited in Washington's day were often inaccurate and this land agreement settled a long-standing dispute concerning the boundary line that divided Mount Vernon from Mason's property.  This folio incorporates both a legal contract and the elements of a survey that Washington himself undertook in 1769 to settle the inaccurate western boundary of the lands between Dogue Creek and Little Hunting Creek. The one page document is written in a clerical hand and is endorsed with George Washington's signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA caring and involved father, George Washington wrote this letter to his stepson's tutor, the Reverend Jonathan Boucher. In it he instructs his ward's tutor to enroll John Parke Custis with a particular dancing master. Written from Mount Vernon on April 24, 1769, Washington states, \"In respect to the Dancing Gentry, I am glad to find you have such choice of them, …Newman...I have heard him well spoken of as a teacher in that Science… you will be so good therefore Sir to enter Mastr Custis with Mr. Newman for a year or otherwise, as he may form his School.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinancial ledger account written by George Washington and documenting transactions between Washington and John Posey, from October 1765 to June 1769. Includes a 1767 bond between Posey and George Mason with George Washington as security. As a result of the forfeiture of this bond, Washington acquired enslaved people as well as 'sundry stock, goods [and] chattels' from Posey. Hercules Posey was one of the enslaved people acquired through this transaction. Washington signs at the conclusion 'E. Excepted pr Go: Washington, Copy of an Acct given to Mr. Grayson, Sept'r 19th 1769'. Autograph document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat \u0026amp; Memorandum of a survey made by George Washington for Capt. John Posey\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMoneys expended and received on behalf of George Washington by [probably a manager or overseer].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement for lease of 7 acres of land by John Posey to George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Carter Braxton, Esq, and the trustees of Colonel Bernard Moore. Washington agrees to be answerable for the sum of £100 in order for Colonel Moore to purchase enslaved people, 'for the immediate support of his family'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for 1 pound, 1 shilling paid by Edward McGuire for James Commack to defray the cost for a land survey for 200,000 acres allotted to the Virginia Regiment by Dinwiddie's Proclamation of 1754. Receipt text in another hand, signed by George Washington. Autograph document signed, small sheet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Carlin was a tailor in Alexandria. His account book is among our treasures and includes entries for clothes made for the Washington's, members of the Mount Vernon household, and other Virginia customers such as the Fairfax's, George Mason, and David Ramsey. Entries for George Washington span from 1765 to 1771 and this receipt corresponds directly to entries in the account book.  The services on the receipt include 'making a suit for Frank' and 'altering a pr. Lether (sp) Bretches to Giles.'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount : George William Fairfax with Craven Peyton\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"It is an easier matter to conceive than to describe, the distress of this family; especially that of the unhappy parent of our dear Patsy Custis, when I inform you that yesterday removed the sweet Innocent girl into a more happy and peaceful abode than any she has met with in the affected path she hitherto has trod.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of cash sent Mr. Francis Willis, draft on Osgood Hanbury \u0026amp; Co., to Mr. Ramsey for postage, to Truro Parish for Fairfax's pew.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington carefully drafted this elegant west elevation of his Mount Vernon mansion.  It provides insight into Washington's plans for the second major expansion of his home.  The elevation has wide doors and nearly symmetrical windows, while the final construction favored transom lights and the powerful exterior asymmetry of windows, preserving the symmetry of the interior rooms.  The undated manuscript was probably drafted prior to construction, which began in 1774.  This is the only extant exterior drawing of the mansion made by George Washington.  On the verso, also in Washington's hand, is a floor plan for the mansion's cellar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePromissory note for George William Fairfax's pew at Truro Parish. The document is signed by George Washington who served as an agent for Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummary of pleas with case starting on May 18, 1772; other action taken on Feb. 22, 1774, and Mar. 23, 1774 -- final judgement given May 17, 1774-Savage ordered to pay £606.17.6. Document, laminated, watermarks (crown over GR, and crown over heraldic device), docketed \"Washington vs. Savage - Record\". | [As trustees for Mrs. William Savage (formerly Mrs. Charles Green) Washington and Fairfax were attempting to collect the money which her husband had promised in regular payments. Mason stood as security for the bond]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington endorsed this account of his financial transactions with the prominent Alexandria merchant William Herbert. A frequent visitor to Mount Vernon, Herbert was an Irish immigrant who married Sarah Carlyle and later became the President of the Bank of Alexandria. Herbert signed this two page account and Washington endorsed it on the verso. The transactions recorded here date from March through July of 1775.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for making coat and waistcoat, breeches, altering a coat and breeches, making another coat on a later date, and making a suit of regimentals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFears for the cause and for his character if he fails--Congress in Committee have consented to a Continental Currency \u0026amp; have ordered 2 million dollars to be struck off for payment of troops \u0026amp; other expences of defence--15,000 men voted as a Continental army, \u0026amp; he hopes more will be voted--other high officers not named yet--asks him and Mrs. Bassett to visit Mt. Vernon and take Mrs. Washington down to [Eltham] with them--uneasy at leaving her alone at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a short letter before leaving for camp at Boston: \"I go fully trusting in that Providence which has been more bountiful than I deserve, and in full confidence of a happy Meeting with you sometime in the Fall ... I have not time to add more, as I am surrounded with company to take leave of me. I retain an unalterable affection for you, which neither time or distance can change. My best love to Jack and Nelly, and regards for the rest of the Family ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a directive to his managers on subjects of responsibility during his absence\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpense report titled 'April 4 1776 An Account of Expences of His Excellency General Washington v. Guard, Waggons, horses, [and] waggoners, [etc etc] from Cambridge to New York - with several bills'. This report lists 24 expenses incurred by General George Washington and his Lifeguards on the journey from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to New York between April 4-13, 1776. Includes towns such as Providence, RI, and Norwich, CT, along with the amounts spent at each location and vendor names, taverns, etc. The total expense listed is £86.14.5. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructions on keeping the enemy from crossing the river [Delaware]--plan for a retreat towards Philadelphia if necessary--send a spy across the river--make a show of having fresh troops to gain time--get someone into Trenton for news of boats being built.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed assessments of George Washington's accounts primarily during the Revolutionary War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Cook of the problems of the army in enlisting new recruits and obtaining arms. Intent of Hessians to leave R.I. winter quarter and Continentals' need to raise more men to protect States. Begs that each state meet its quota of troops.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents her with a lock of hair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeneral Washington writes from Fishkill [N. Y.] to New York governor George Clinton. Abuse of citizens in this state by army officers -- ordered boat containing Mr. Cuyler's family and belongings to be stopped short of Fishkill -- those aboard shouldn't be permitted to review the works at West Point -- sends by express packets addressed to Clinton and [government of N. Y.], sent down by flag -- they contain extraordinary Manifesto and proclamation -- if boat with Cuyler's effects is to return, write General Putnam -- he [George Washington] returns to Fredericksburg [N. Y.] this afternoon. Document signed, in hand of (?), docketed \"Genl. Washington Letter Octr. 8th 1778, concerning a Flag sent from New York for Mr. Cuyler \u0026amp; his Effects \u0026amp;c with a Manifesto of the Commre at New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Fredericksburg, NY, Washington orders delay of Canadian expedition, but continued preparation for it; civil treatment of Native Americans; winter weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington writes to Lund Washington from his headquarters in Middlebrook, NJ on 1779 April 3; makes arrangements for a shipment of fine Bordeaux claret; discusses financial matters concerning the estate of George Mercer; referenes the exchange of two slaves between Mount Vernon and his mother's home in Fredericksburg; questions Lund on the status of planting and propogating of trees, admonishing him for not answering some of his early queries and questions his management techniques; reports that things are slow on the war front and a recent storm impacted British transports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile encamped at Middlebrook, New Jersey for the winter of 1779 George Washington wrote this letter to Nathanial Greene about trading one of his horses for another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal letter to Lund, expressing the General's feelings about the general \"decay of public spirit \u0026amp; virtue\", which is contributing to the severe economic problems of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Arthur St. Clair regarding instructions for handling British soldiers without assistance from other divisions. Uncertainty over British movements and intentions prevented St. Clair from settling on a course for his division.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to General Edward Hand requesting Hand to return to the encampment at Morristown from his Lancaster home during the winter of 1780. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter asking Lund Washington for legal advice relating to a chancery suit depending between Mr James Mercer \u0026amp; \"the persons for whom I am acting as Attorney.\" He believes that Lund has a better understanding than \"[his] own knowledge of these kind of proceedings is capable of affording...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: a chariot Washington has ordered made in Philadelphia at £210 specie or paper equivalent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports death of Don Juan Mirailles [Spanish envoy] who came on visit with Minister of France and was seized on arrival with \"a violent biliary complaint\" -- died despite best care of physicians and himself -- present his respects to [Mirailles's] lady. Autograph letter signed, watermark (J. Taylor, \u0026amp; an encircled armed figure). | Navarro was Governor \u0026amp; Capt. General of Cuba.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges Biddle's resignation from his position and praises Biddle's duty as an officer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund's late trip to Philadelphia--British \u0026amp; French fleets arrived--few recruits--promised aid from states will probably arrive too late--fears [Mt. Vernon] crops may be ruined by drought--how many colts are there?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington, in the hand of  Tench Tilghman, to Major Judah Alden. The letter is sent from Washington's headquarters, Passaic Falls, New Jersey. The correspondence lays out an elaborate plan of attack meant to fall into the hands of the enemy. The \"misinformation\" was a spy tactic in hopes that it would be intercepted and throw off British forces.  The body of the letter is in the hand of Tilghman with the exception of one line by Washington's reading, \"but are not to make fires or discover themselves.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter in Alexander Hamilton's hand, signed by Washington. Washington issues orders for Colonel Christopher Greene's First Rhode Island Regiment, which included formerly enslaved African American soldiers, to march from Newport to West Point under Rochambeau. Washington writes, \"only come on with such officers as are to remain in service on the new arrangement and such men as engaged for the war, or at least for a term, that will last through the next campaign. The other men you may dismiss, unless the Count de Rochambeau should find any employment for them where they are now.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnquiring about a transaction of bills to have been deposited in the Virginia Loan Office. Also, requesting a good family Steward be employed for the Washington family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington to Benjamin Tallmadge, 8 April 1781, in which Washington asks Tallmadge to transmit a letter to Rochambeau.  Washington contemplated a daring raid on the British troop on Long Island.  \"The success of the Enterprise,\" Washington wrote to Tallmadge, \"must depend, on … the secrecy of the attempt, and a knowledge of the exact situation of the enemy.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Webb, regarding Martha's health and thanking Webb for his hospitality at his home in Wethersfield, CT. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe warrant requests Pickering send 200 pounds from British Military Chest to Col. Edward Carrington for the Southern Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from a Committee--will accompany her to Mr. Bingham's tomorrow afternoon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the sorrow he felt when Chastellux departed to return to France: \"A sense of your public services to this country, and gratitude for your private friendship, quite overcame me at the moment of our separation.\" Washington adds, \"I truly say, never in my life did I ever part with a man to whom my soul clave more sincerely than it did to you.\" Washington hopes that, after the war, he can accompany Chastellux on a tour of North America. In the postscript, Washington writes that he is enclosing a letter to Marquis de Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten from Newburg, NY, Washington supports financial plight of soldiers, in spite of brewing conspiracy against him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Theodorick Bland, written from headquarters at Newburgh, NY. Writing several weeks after the events of the Newburgh Conspiracy and Washington's Newburgh Address, he discusses the disbanding of the Continental Army and the need to resolve Army pay and pensions.  Washington speaks candidly about the urgency of the situation: \"the necessity of fulfilling this Expectation of the Army affects me so exceeding forcibly, that I cannot help dwelling upon it, nor is there in my present apprehension a point of greater Consequence, or that requires more serious attention\". Autograph letter signed, 11 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington continued with an update on the changing and hopefully improving state of affairs in America.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of introduction on behalf of George Washington's \"nephew... who has been in bad health for more than twelve Months—He is advised by his Physicians to spend the summer on the Island of Rhode Island for the benefit of the Sea Air \u0026amp; Climate—\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDischarge from the American Army, signed by George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSergeant Henry Leider's discharge certificate from the Continental Army.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"An Acct. of Mrs. Washington's Expences from Virginia to my Winter Quarters \u0026amp; back again to Virginia according to the Memms. and accts. which I have received from her \u0026amp; those who accompd. her\"--expences amounting to £1064.1\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCost of things bought in Philadelphia by Mrs. Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinceton. In this letter, after successfully commanding the Army, George Washington discusses his strong desire to retire and concludes the letter with updates on the state of independence and his continued travels to explore western lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Penelope French, Benjamin Dulany, and John Robertson - witnessed by Going Lanphier and Robert Lanphier with some marginal notes in handwriting of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, after returning to Mount Vernon on Christmas Eve 1783, George Washington enthusiastically remarked that he was finally able to retire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces the Count de Laval Monmorency, brother to Duke de Laval and Colonel in Regiment of Royal Auvergne--he is on a tour from Charleston to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be careful of letter and box for Mrs. Fitzhugh--leaves city immediately after meeting of the Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington thanks Gordon for sending him newspapers from Boston and mentions issues he is having with people settling on his lands near the Ohio River, which is he is about to leave Virginia to take care of.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for rents owed and paid by Henry Whiting on account of plantation rented from George Washington for 11 years by Whiting's father.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Edward Snickers accepting his offer to manage the leasing of land purchased from the sale of Colonel George Mercer's estate. Washington sends a map of the plots and a copy of the lease (not identified), summarizes the terms of the lease, and shares his hope that Snickers finds tenants who will become long-term residents rather than see the land become 'Negro Plantations' rented to an absentee landlord. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington acknowledges receipt of several letters from George Augustine Washington at Barbadoes and Bermuda.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a notebook kept by George Washington suggestions which includes improvements and experiments in modern farming techniques and inventions from experts of the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlans for the Greenhouse quarters drawn and annotated by George Washington about 1785\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum notes that Quarters to be 16' wide; half of that with 4' projection sufficient width for greenhouse; chimneys and where to place them; in front part of greenhouse need 2 tiers of windows; windows close together; chimneys in quarters; front of quarters might be wood with brick underpinning--center or greenhouse part all brick to the eves; rafters same angle; describes how to place windows in greenhouse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeaf from a Mount Vernon ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease forward enclosed letter ... requests current cash prices of good plank (inch, inch \u0026amp; quarter, inch \u0026amp; half) in Alexandria ... if vessel presently in harbor and has some for sale, master should call at Mount Vernon ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e[reverse of document dated Mar. 5, 1785, Patrick Henry to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington responds to a former Revolutionary officer's request for assistance. Washington offers to provide a certificate of service to Weissenfels if he can first send a testament of services from his commanding officer, Governor George Clinton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington discusses terms for hiring new miller Joseph Davenport who will replace miller Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaily expenditures from cash fund on hand, and money received, with detailed explanation of some receipts and expenditures.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning the purchase of shares of stock in the Potomac Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnyone recommended by Mr. Powel is welcome at Mt. Vernon--encloses letter from an unknown gentleman [this was a Mr. Charles Vancouver, desiring to dedicate a publication to George Washington]--investigate to see what others think of author \u0026amp; his project.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Powel's advice has made him write Mr. [Charles] Vancouver, declining dedication of his publication--hopes to see Dr. Mayes, Powel's friend, on return from Caroline--Mrs. Macauly Graham's journey to the south--Mrs. Powel's letter to his nephew [Bushrod Washington] in Fredericksburg will be cared for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. George Washington opened this letter with a response to Chastellux's previous flattery, he continued with his hopes for peaceful trade and poetically outlined how nations might accomplish such a noble task, and he concluded with his plans for the Potomac Navigation Company, further identifying peaceful trade as a means of uniting nations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter of condolence on Gov. Trumbull's death [Jonathan Trumbull Sr.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington contracts in advance to purchase all 1,000 bushels of wheat from Mr. Battaile Muse. Purchased for George Washington's mill. Paid 6 shillings per bushel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington first asks Gilpin for the use of a scow with which he intends to dredge mud from the river bottom for trial as fertilizer. Then he goes into some detail about the making of a water level and staff which he desires, \"I have joiners that could execute the wooden work ... but my Smith is too great a bungler to entrust anything to him, ...\" Washington asks Gilpin to have the iron work done for him, or, if he thinks it preferable to make the complete instrument for him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing the \"Agricultural Society of Philadelphia,\" also known as the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes to trade 25 barrels of fine flour for \". . . a she ass from Surinam, . .\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA character testimonial on behalf of Mr. Booth, (of Westmoreland Co., Va.).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003efragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents Rev. Mr. Griffith, who owns much property in Alexandria--he wants to borrow money to build--good securities--would not hesitate to make loan himself, had he the money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, Mount Vernon. Washington writes that he has only just received Trumbull's letter and enclosure of Feb. 20, and he hopes Trumbull will make his southern tour and visit Mount Vernon. Washington mentions the marriage of George Augustine Washington and Fanny Bassett, who are living with him, and encloses a letter for Mr. Dwight. This is Rev. Timothy Dwight, who sent Washington a copy of the \"Conquest of Canaan.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovers period April 23-29, including \"6 half Johan. and half a Guinea to pay Mr. Buchanan my dividd. of the cash for the James River Navigation and recd. from his office 426 dollars in Indents (paper) for Interest on my Loan Office Certificates emitted in this state of Virginia.\" Includes money paid for rum, wool cards, G. \u0026amp; L. Washington's schooling [Samuel's children], flour, ferriage, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with integral address panel, Mount Vernon to Whitehaven. Washington writes that he received 1400 Flags with small breakage, sent £50 bill on Wakelin Welch, and will settle for balance before Mr. Sanderson leaves country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed with address panel. Mount Vernon to New York. Washington thanks Taylor for the apples and pickled and fried oysters that he sent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMount Vernon. In this letter, George Washington sends his congratulations to David Humphreys on return to America [from London] and invites him to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Richard Sprigg regarding husbandry and breeding a donkey. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed. Mount Vernon. Sends several letters of James Bloxham's--Bloxham undecided about staying longer than a year--\"In a word he seems rather to have expected to have found well organized farms, than that the end and design of my employing him was to make them so.\"--if Bloxham's wife is to come, let her come on ship to Alexandria or nearby ports--she can pay for seed, implements, etc., and be repaid in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport from George Washington to the Potomac Company shareholders. Written during Washington's term as president of the corporation, it provides updates on the progress of the company's work and a reminder that stock payments are due soon. Includes a discussion of works at the Seneca and Shenandoah Falls as well as the cutting of a canal at Great Falls. Provides a reminder of the appointed day for electing a president and directors for the ensuing year. Autograph document in unknown handwriting, signed 'In behalf of the Directors,' by George Washington, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. Mount Vernon. Washington asks Digges if he would inquire among his friends on the Eastern Shore, Maryland \"if I could be furnished with one thousand feet of the best plan plank; precisely 24 feet long (when dressed) - To be without sap, or knots. - It is for the floor of my New room.\" Years before Washington had set aside some like lumber but \"behold! half of it was stolen, and the other half will match no plank I can now get.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges Peale's receipt of Golden Pheasant. Sent body of French Hen. Wishes Peale success with mezzotinto prints.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of the Vision of Columbus which he promised--his copies just came to hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor 3 ruffled shirts, 1 plain one, 4 stockings, 1 pair breeches, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvising him that he will discharge the balance owing--Mr. Morris will have his agent in New York pay $840, about £325.6. as per account of January.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets hearing that George Augustine Washington is ill, wants him not to do more than he can safely do. Instructions about Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill call for her in carriage in hopes of accompanying her to Lansdown this evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for inquiring into prices of painting and lining carriages--he has employed a Mr. Clark to repair chariot--well spoken of--can see progress every day when passing his workshop in the Square.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington appointed George Augustine Washington manager of Mount Vernon in his absence. The letter gives detailed instruction of farming Mount Vernon, as well as decorating the mansion, improvements to farm buildings, supervision and care of the servants, miscellaneous purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas perused contents of enclosed--finds it good and just, and thinks they will meet with favorable reception of his nephew [Bushrod Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Dear Sir, I have this moment been favored with your letter and with out date from Prince Georges County and have ordered the Jennies to be delivered to Mr. Dove--hoping both will prove with foal. Royal Gift never fails ...,\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists the names, occupations, and salaries of 86 workmen on the Potomac Company canal near Harper's Ferry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. and Mrs. [Samuel] Powel of Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Powel's safe arrival in Philadelphia [after visit at Mt. Vernon]--the Mr. Morrises [Robert and Gouvernor] visited on way to Richmond--hopes to hear of the [Pennsylvania] state convention's decision on Federal Government--Spanish chestnuts--will send more about the 1st of October next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for seeds--glad Caleb Hall did not come from England--thanks for offer to send blacksmiths \u0026amp; mill wrights, but needs none--no benefits for people of that kind to come over--\"Whenever we have a regular \u0026amp; firm government established the prospect for these people will be much more pleasing.\"--Bloxham well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThoughts about various states debating ratification of Constitution--generosity of landholders in county of Philadelphia in proposing it for seat of Federal government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington passes on some information about Irish wolf dogs to Carter which he received from an Irish gentleman. George Washington does not think that mastiffs will fulfill the purpose of hunting wolves which Carter apparently wants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter, George Washington reveals his humorous side after learning of Chastellux's recent marriage and Washington ended the letter with important information on the Constitution and methods of united the now new nation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to dinner for Monday, May 19, 1788. Answer is requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her composition in his honor--new government--hopes those of her sex will introduce federal fashions and national manners instead of following foreign manners and fashions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces the Count de Moustier, from the Court of France, and the Marchioness de Brehan, who are returning to New York and propose to pass through Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntrodues [Ferdinand] Fairfax, son of [Bryan] Fairfax, his godson--he goes to Philadelphia to complete his studies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington advises his nephew about his contemplated move to Alexandria to set up a law practice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Bushrod renting George Washington's townhouse in Alexandria, as well as the stable and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington grants his nephew, George Augustine Washington, power of attorney during the former's absence from Mount Vernon. George Washington was preparing to take office as first President of the United States, and George Augustine Washington acted as manager of Mount Vernon during George Washington's first term. Witnessed by Tobias Lear and John Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill from President to Mr. Lewis\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential appointment to Redman as customs collector at the port of Yeocomico River in Virginia. The rest of the document is filled in by Tobias Lear. This appointment followed the first Tariff Act of July 4, 178\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn September 3, 1789, George Washington sent this letter to Edmund Jennings Lee inviting him to dine at Mount Vernon along with John Marshall and Bushrod Washington. Marshall had recently returned from service as peace commissioner to France and Washington hoped to persuade him to run for Congress in the upcoming election. Lee must have declined this invitation, because his name is not recorded in Washington's diary among his dinner guests that evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises Stuart, as administrator of estate of John Parke Custis, to let Mr. Alexander have disputed land [J.P. Custis' \"Abingdon\" estate] back and pay him a fair rent for the time it was out of his possession -- has no time to give reasons -- Martha Washington adds her approval at bottom of letter in short note and signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAuthorization of expenses needed for the return of Hugh Taylor, a fugitive indentured servant, to the Potomac Company from Alexandria to Great Falls in November 1789. Document signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSorry to find the report on the Hessian Fly to Maj. Jackson has been recalled--hasn't written Mr. [Arthur] Young about it--is informed, especially in Connecticut, that fly is now in wheat too--it is a pity farmers won't stick to yellow-bearded wheat, which is immune.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed on card from President Washington and Mrs. Washington--not filled out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in George Washington's hand, this note is extracted from a letter from George Augustine Washington to George Washignton.  The letter gives length of bolting cloth now in the mill--Col. Biddle observes has the difference between cloth and reel covered with coarse linen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Society for letter and present accompanying it -- beneficial consequences to rural economy from prizes awarded -- Mr. Matthewson's improvements in art of cheese making. Signed by Washington, though not written in his hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConsents to agreement with Mr. Alexander in order to avoid a legal decision -- forwarded it to Lund Washington -- question of assumption not taken up yet -- it has been fully discussed and majority will be small on whichever side wins -- will not send the original papers [pertaining to above agreement] to him in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount amounting to £51.6.2 for ice and \"mouls\" of ice cream.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York. Autograph letter signed. Washington writes in response to a letter from the wife of Lafayette requesting a brevet commission at the rank of captain for Joseph-Léonard Poirey, a French officer who served under her husband.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes, \"And you will, I dare flatter myself, do me the justice to believe that I can never be more happy than in according marks of attention to so good a friend to America and so excellent a patriot as Madame la Marquise de la Fayette. Nor did she need any excuse for making use of her own language to be the interpreter of so much politeness \u0026amp; persuasion as she has found means to convey in one short letter. In truth that language, at least when used by her, seems made on purpose to have fine things communicated in it; and I question whether any other, at least in the hands of any other person, would have been equally competent to the effect.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his letter by Mr. Robert Parish -- declines proposals for dedicating the travels of William Bartram to himself, as it sets a bad precedent -- however, approves book and adds name as a subscriber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter cover only, signature has been clipped\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn a trip from Mount Vernon to Philadelphia, Washington complains about his coachman, Dunn, who has given many \"proofs of his want of skill in driving ...\" and \"... this Morning was found much intoxicated.\" Lear is asked to make inquiries after a new driver.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses Gov. Clinton's letter of 26th containing news from Capt. Brant of the expedition against the Indians which was ambushed [Gen. Harmar's expedition] -- sounds true but awaits more news -- our force ought to have been large enough to tackle a force of 1,000 or more -- friendly sentiments of Capt. Brant -- his account of Gen. St. Clair not true nor the account of affairs at Muskingum -- Brant tried to prevent any treaty -- St. Clair wanted no more land than already given -- treaty of Muskingum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eImpossible to arrange an exchange of property with Ball, who wishes to have land held by George Washington in Berkeley County. Not possible because property leased to tenants and value greater than Ball believes it to be. Would be willing to work an exchange, however, for some of his land west of the Alleghany River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to the Mayor of Alexandria saying that an accurate survey is necessary of 10 miles square in question [the land for the Federal City] -- has engaged Mr. Ellicott to make it -- hopes corporation of Alexandria, Virginia will give all necessary help.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhile on his Southern tour, Washington writes to Lear that \"I am perfectly satisfied that every necessary and proper step will be taken to procure a good Steward, and a good House keeper ...\" for the Philadelphia household. Orders a garden worker to be paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresents one set of the Annals sent him by Mr. Arthur Young to the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture as requested.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor George A. Washington gone to Berkeley so he will address him [Whitting] on Mount Vernon matters -- send weekly reports -- corn at the mill should be ready -- gather this corn \u0026amp; stalks together for fodder -- plant this meadow in grass -- further instructions on harvesting and seeding -- all autumn grain and grass to be put in as soon as possible -- wants an overseer for Dogue Run, a man with a small family -- house for overseer, can move one from the Mansion to Dogue Run easier than build a new one, add a brick chimney -- this was originally at Dogue Run -- instructions for Tom Davis, bricklayer, about \"the other Wing of the Green House\" -- be sure brick work on old \u0026amp; new walls coincide exactly -- instructions for Will, \"if ... is not likely to provide shoes enough for the Negroes in due Season\" -- clover -- use the barn floor to tread wheat -- not to use Mr. Lund Washington's smith for work on Harrows, Mt. Vernon's smiths are competent -- how is wheat crop -- if 335 bushels all? -- crop short indeed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his Mount Vernon overseer about farm matters; mentions crop rotation system, decreasing productivity of land, wheat experiments, mill production, and missing horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to North Carolina's Governor that he has received letter with notice of cession of land in North Carolina for building lighthouses -- mentions recent southern tour -- thanks him for reception in North Carolina -- object was \"To see with my own eyes the situation of the Country, and to learn on the spot the condition and disposition of our Citizens.\" Written in the hand of Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for sending enclosed \"Strictures \u0026amp;c\" to him to read -- it hasn't caused him any pain -- he regrets author didn't spend some of time investigating the facts instead of writing the pamphlet. If he had done so, the author \"might have found many of his charges as unsupported as the 'baseless fabric of a vision'\" (quoting from The Tempest, IV,1). The pamphlet referred to was \"Strictures and observations upon the three executive departments of the government of the United States...\" by Massachusettensis ([Philadelphia], 1792).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation from George Washington to Mr. Gilbert. Partially printed. Filled in by George Washington. Mr. Gilbert, who is invited to dine at 4:00, is unidentified. Engraved invitation does not include phrase \"and Mrs. Washington\" like others issued at the time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePressing public business causes delay in answering letter -- thanks for information he requested on genealogy of Washington family -- returns herewith will of Lawrence Washington as she desires.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will gladly accept one of several tubs of grape vines from Madeira if Mr. Powel doesn't need them all -- a vessel sails for Alexandria in a few days -- will send sundry parcels to Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington denies a request from his neighbor to hunt deer on his property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that Maj. Harrison of Loudon County intends selling his land adjoining George Washington's in Fairfax -- Washington wishes to buy for sole reason of ridding himself of the \"villainies\" which are performed by those tenants who occupy Harrison's land -- land no good for a farm -- if he can get good price make the bargain, so long as title is clear and not under any encumbrances of leases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContracts services for one year-house carpenter and Joiner should conduct themselves soberly, honestly and deliberately-duties: superintend Negro carpenters, use proper care with tools, keep an account (in a book) of needs and things done, should set a good example, and will remain at work from light to dark-pay is 10 pounds a month- George Washington will provide: meat and meal or flour, tools, quarters, and will pay taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses copies of earlier letters to Lewis, in case originals miscarry -- has written Mr. [Anthony] Whitting at Mount Vernon not to sell the stud horse, but deliver him to Robert Lewis -- Lewis's aunt (Martha Washington) joins in sending greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill pay small sum in Amsterdam -- encloses bill of exchange drawn by George Meade on Henry Gildermeester in his favor – 2,310 guilders in Dutch currency -- will remit second exchange by British packet slated to sail on 6 February. With this sum, Washington transferred money to a Dutch banking firm in order to assist the family of the Marquis de Lafayette, who had been captured by Prussian forces as he fled France in August 1792.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease convey enclosed letter to Madame La Fayette \"if you know where she is to be found\" -- hold amount of bill sent subject to her order -- sent to Holland because reports in America say if Madame Lafayette is not there, it will be known where she is to be found.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on enclosed poem that contains birthday sentiments for Mrs. Powel. The poem was copied by Tobias Lear from a 1792 manuscript by the poet Elizabeth Graeme Fergusson. Mount Vernon has both the original and Lear's copy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is second bill of exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Parker's letter desiring to know terms on which he (Washington) would sell his Gloucester County land -- since he got it at valuation of £800 Virginia currency for part of a bond, he will sell it for same plus interest since 1789 -- Washington wants payment upon giving over the land, but some credit can be arranged.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter containing Mr. Bennett's claim against Colville's estate -- deals with George Washington's position as executor of Colville estate -- won't pay interest on debt thereof until court of Chancery decides whether it is just -- refers him to Mr. Keith of Alexandria who has papers dealing with estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Col. Robert Townsend Hooe's letter relating to the Thomas Colville estate -- wishes to have final settlement of estate -- check Mr. Bennett's account with documents and see if it seems to be correct -- Washington thinks Bennett's claim different from what he remembered legacy to be -- has referred Hooe to him for details.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulations and best wishes on her birthday from both President and Mrs. Washington -- would have attended her party except for \"the late event which has happened in their family\" (the death of George Augustine Washington).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDinner invitation from George and Martha Washington to Mr. and Mrs. Dalton and daughter. Not in Washington's hand. Tristram Dalton was a friend and first senator from Massachusetts. Invitation was issued just prior to Washington's second inauguration in the Senate chamber.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington requires shells for lime to make mortar for about \"40,000 Bricks.\" Constructing Dogue Run Farm 16-sided barn. Asks his nephew if he hires out \"Negro carpenters by the year?\" Can he recommend carpenter overseer?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas little information re inquiry of Mr. Thomas Bowen--only man named George Harrison in area died 50 years ago--no children--widow married man named Posey--Harrison's land left to nephew John West, from whom George Washington bought it about 20 years ago--knows nothing of affairs of Harrison's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter from Wilkinson by way of Captain Abner Prior and shortly after the two kegs of fish from \"western waters\" [in Ohio] -- fish were fine and a novelty here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBy Brig Betsey, sends triplicates of letters of Jan. 30 and 31 and the third exchange for 2310 guilders for Madame Lafayette.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends plan of new federal district where the seat of government will be located -- \"It will serve to show you, and such as may have the curiosity to look at it, that whatever our present condition is, we have vanity enough to look forward to a better.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is indisposed with a cold -- afraid she will increase it by going to the circus this afternoon -- President and rest of family will go to see exhibition of Mr. Ricketts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. David Clark, coachmaker in Philadelphia, has asked him to write informing Col. Washington that the coach he (George Washington) had with him in Charleston was made by Clark -- he has heard it was admired for its beauty and is made of good materials -- Mr. Clark hears Col. Washington wants to have a coach made and he desires the job.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSince Mr. de Barth has not made stipulated payments for land bought of Washington, lying on the Kanawas, Washington suggests canceling the bargain instead of bringing measures against De Barth for payment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived from Arthur Young two sets of his Annals, numbered 98-108--presumes one set intended, as usual, for Agricultural Society of this city--accordingly, sends them to him as president.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInquires as to price and availability of the best clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt request of several gentlemen of his acquaintance, Washington introduces Dr. Edwards, who is going to Europe for his health and to obtain knowledge of agriculture there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Arthur Young has written that the several accounts collected by George Washington of agriculture in this country \"have set him afloat on the High Seas of conjecture with respect to the Agriculture of this Country ...\" -- \"and, as you had a hand in setting him afloat, it is but fair that you should lend your assistance to get him landed again\" -- sends enclosed extracts from Young's letter and desires Peters to answer queries -- Young has been prevented by the war from coming to this country to study himself the agriculture and see what can be done along that line.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgrees to Hooe's offer for flour -- will order Anthony Whitting to make delivery in Alexandria, but wishes because of harvest time that Hooe would take delivery at his mill or on river opposite -- market for flour is not falling as Hooe says, but only a temporary drop due to lack of vessels to take it to European markets -- had heard of William Shepherd's intent to apply to Loudon Court to condemn George Washington's land on Difficult Run -- encloses a copy of earlier letter to Col. Powell on subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHereby conveys a letter from Warner Washington III as he promised -- the younger Warner is destitute for funds in this city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnlarges on recent letter of Mrs. Washington's (dictated by him) relative to the estate in Berkeley -- in accord with provisions in George A. Washington's will, advises settling a second plantation in Berkeley including some land in Fairfax County, as a grass and small grain farm -- advises on getting tenants and drawing up contracts -- she should ask advice of George S. Washington -- Anthony Whitting's decline caused by consumption necessitates visit to Mt. Vernon but public business presses and visit will be short.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of Anthony Whitting -- needs Tilghman's help to procure new manager -- thinks a good one may better be found on Eastern Shore of Maryland than elsewhere -- gives qualifications for the job -- lists several people in Tilghman's neighborhood whom he has had recommended -- among them is William Pearce [later manager of Mt. Vernon] -- doesn't want to lure any away from present jobs, unless they had intended leaving anyway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt the time of this letter, Washington was serving his second term as president and was living in Philadelphia.  His nephew, George Augustine Washington, had served as farm manager for the previous seven years but died in 1793.  In need of a new farm manager, Washington considered his nephew, Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eConcerned that Lewis was too inexperienced for the job, Washington remarked on the necessary qualifitcations necessary: \"…so little haveg it in my power to visit, or attend to my private concerns, that it becomes extremly necessary (besides fidility) to have an experienced \u0026amp; skilful man, of some weight, to manage my business; one whose Judgment is able to direct him in cases which may arise out of circumstances that can neither be foreseen, nor previously guarded against.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington continued, \"What the age of Mr Lawrence Lewis is—what opportunities he may have had to acquire any knowledge in the management of a Farm. What his disposition, whether active or indolent. Whether clear in his perceptions, \u0026amp; of good Judgment. Whether sober \u0026amp; sedate, or fond of amusements and running about—with other queries which might be asked, as well applying to a young man Just entering on the career of life; are all matters to which I am an entire stranger; and if you can give me information respecting them, I shall thank you. You will readily perceive that my sole object in these enquiries is to ascertain the competency of a character to whom I should commit an important trust; consequently, going no farther, can operate nothing to the prejudice of my Nephew, whatever, in confidence, you may say to me on the foregoing points and such others as may occur to you.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington instead hired a more seasoned farm manager, William Pearce.  Pearce served as farm manager until 1796 during which time Lewis came to stay at Mount Vernon and worked in some managerial capacity, but the official farm manager by then was James Anderson.  Lewis eventually married Nelly Custis in 1799 and lived the remainder of his life at Woodlawn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Mr. Robert Lewis that Crow desires increase in wages -- since he had best crop last year at Union Farm, Washington will raise him to £40 per annum as an encouragement, but will not raise him any higher hereafter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Mercer forward deed from \"yourself \u0026amp; others to me\" if it has been duly executed and recorded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas given James Keith a draught on Col. Hooe for £140, the amount due Keith for his trouble in Colville estate -- asks that Hooe deduct it from what is due George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis was acting Estate Manager for George Washington at Mount Vernon. The letter contains instructions for various farm activities and personal advice to young Lewis on how to write better reports.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e100 guineas a year for superintendant of Mt. Vernon--recommends that Pearce visit the estate--to determine if all is to his liking-George Washington expects to be at Mt. Vernon on the 20th of Sept.--gives directions, mileage, stage schedule--speaks of worthless overseer to 8-10 Negro carpenters--hopes to replace him by New Year's day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWon't sell land on Difficult Run in Loudon County except for very high price -- was in treaty with a Dutchman for it for £60 per annum -- would want double what Lewis offered for the Frederick County land because when Shenandoah River is made navigable, lands near it will increase greatly in value\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who leaves George Washington as Secretary after 7 years -- Lear is engaged in a mercantile scheme -- recommends him to Short's kindness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Tobias Lear, who goes to Europe to carry into effect his plans for an \"extensive commercial establishment\" at the Federal City -- Lear can explain his long delay in writing -- encloses Mr. Richard Peters' and Mr. Thomas Jefferson's answers to his queries about American agriculture -- if there are any questions, ask Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends their regrets that Mrs. Powel cannot accompany him and Mrs. Washington to Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's nephew's widow has decided to move--Pearce and his family to move into Mansion--repairing of Mr. Crow's house--recommends Pearce residing in the right wing (the Hall)--list of things at his disposal --authorizes Pearce to acquire ploughs and any other tools --outlines benefits of Pearce's early arrival.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington comments on the disagreeable conduct of the French minister Genet, who seems to want to involve the U.S. in war. The situation has \"test[ed] the temper of the Executives.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with involved estate of Samuel Washington and his last wife, Susannah Perrin Holding Washington -- had been undecided whether to try to get estate from Mrs. Washington's family in favor of his niece Harriot who was left very little -- will reach an agreement -- \"Pay me one hund. pounds which I shall give to my niece for her immediate support, and I will quit claim to all the Negros which belonged to Mrs. Saml. Washington ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn attachment has been served against Washington -- despite Mercer's orders to the contrary, collectors present notes against Mercer's brother's estate to George Washington's manager for Payment -- brought bond and mortgage of Mercer's late father and brother from Philadelphia, and will exchange them for land -- asks whether his (Washington's) signature necessary on the instrument.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington has decided to engage superintendant of carpenters for another year--could not find anyone to relace-comments on man who looks after the house people, ditchers, etc.--after winter, Pearce can decide to remain at Mt. Vernon or live elsewhere--construction of house for Mr. Crow--Negro children forbidden to enter the yards and gardens (excluding the children of cook and her husband the Mulatto Frank).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's general thoughts and directions on government of Mt. Vernon--Mr. Howell Lewis will remain until Pearce's arrival--farm needs much manure---plans to go largely with buck wheat as a green manure---has requested for 450 to 500 bushels for seed--does not wish to go largely with corn--plans to sow a good many oats--keeping no more than half for seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington instructs Pearce to take an exact account of the stock, tools and implements on each of the farms--to purchase a proper (bound) book in Alexandria for accounts--insists on the correctness of these registers--outines work of the carpenters: complete the new barn at Dogue Run, etc.--comments on live fences: cedar, lombardy poplar, and willows--hogs and sows--wants to reclaim and lay grass to the mill swamp--clover lots--potatoes--McKoy and Tom Davis--directions for lots on Muddy Hole, Union and River farms--Cyrus a slave at Mansion house--Muclus a slave--Will, a kind of overseer--stresses the need to regulate wagons and carts at the Mansion--Ehler the gardener and an agreement as to where he should eat--Lucy the cook--instructions to provide Negroes with as much meal as they can eat without waste--provisions of fish--directions for killing and preserving the hogs--clover timothy and orchard grass--post and rail fence from the Miller's house to the trunnel fence--barrier against bad neighbors--breaking of the steers to the yoke--oxen--asks for the return of large stone jars (which were filled with spirits)--wants an inventory of articles in store at Mansion--the Jack and stud horse--superfine and fine flour--allowance of meat and meal--paying of debt--overhauling the Seins now rather than in the Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCourse of crops--objective was to recover the fields from exhausted state-manure-buck wheat-Indian corn-comments on the insufferable conduct of overseers-Col. Ball of Leesburgh promised to send buck wheat-commends on poor quality of common oats brought from Eastern shore-garlick and wild onions-complains about overseers not doing much fall plowing--has little dependence on overseers when left to themselves-gives directions on how Pearce is to treat overseers-warns Pearce not to be like Mr. Whiting, who is said to have drank freely-GW's observations of his overseers: Stuart, Crow, McKoy, Butler, Davy and Thomas Green.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten in the hand of Bartholomew Dandridge. Washington describes his Mount Vernon estate to the English agronomist in great detail, as he is considering leasing four of the Mount Vernon farms. Includes his description of Mount Vernon: \"No estate in United America is more pleasantly situated than this.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington sends two bank notes of one hundred dollars each for Mr. Butler--is upset that the ice house was not filled during the late freezing spell--wants to know quantity of oats that have been thrashed--instructs them to get seeds from the gardener--has sent a bundle of Poccon or Illinois nuts via Mr. Jefferson--East India hemp seed for sowing--inquires as to the appearance of the growing wheat--using Mr. Whiting's memo book, Mr. Dandridge will settle Mr. Butler's account.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington inquires of condition and shelter of stock at Dogue Run and Union--instances of misconduct of Crow and McKoy--informs Pearce that he is taking on Butler again. Observations on various agricultural things. Asks about the carpenters at Mrs. Fanny Washington's. Informs Pearce that in the Eastern states, horses aided by oxen do the plowing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrop rotation plan--hopes to bring fields into a profitable state of cultivation--mentions Mr. Stuart's suggestion that the good fields be planted with corn and poor parts with buck wheat--sending 14 bushels of clover seed--suspects that Negro seedsmen are taking toll on seeds--manure to Mansion house for oats, grass and potatoes--fences at River farm--Thomas Green taking fine flour from the mill--payment of a hundred dollars to Mr. Dulany--rent due to Mrs. French for year 1793-wages for 1793 due to estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft of a letter from George Washington to John Hamilton Moore thanking him for a copy of his book 'The new practical navigator'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington speaks of Mr. Butler's agreeable work and conduct--French furze--construction of substantial fences--pigs--planting of clover and buck wheat--wants to know of the appearance of the growing wheat and barley--progress on the new race at the mill--honey locust seed--white bent seed--inquires about the amount of St. Foin and India hemp seed--stresses the importance of selling cattle before it is too late--attending to their breeding--Mrs. Fanny Washington asks to rent her fishing landing--conditions of rent--Col. Ball must have the three shoats he requested (a boar and two sows)--payment of wages to Stuart, Crow and McKoy--intends to build dairies at both Union and Dogue Run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington mentions the death of Stuart's daughter--gives directions for repairs of the house in Alexandria--comments that cedar posts, chestnut or cyprus rails are better than oak--concerned about the idleness of his carpenters--barn at Dogue Run--discusses the increase of lambs reported by the overseers--a missing report of Mr. Stuart is requested--sending payment from Philadelphia of Mr. Lewis' order to Mr. Ross--white bent grass seeds received--Ehler the gardener--directions for labeling new seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington assents to Pearce's request to meet his children in Baltimore--payment of wages to Mr. Stuart--enclosed some early colliflower seed, sent by Mrs. Washington--promises to send copy of advertisement of terms on which jacks and stud horses are to cover--mentions Crow's inattention to stock in regards to sheep sheering--St. Foin seed and India hemp--hares being destructive--lucern--enclosed three bank notes for Rev. Mr. Muir and Mr. Hartshorne--warns not to take mares from the jacks until paid.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding his annual contributions to the Alexandria Academy--Washington wishes to know what indigent or orphaned children have attended and what their progress has been, especially since he has only once received such a report.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFollowing up on his previous letter, Washington writes that he has not had any response from Simms or James Keith regarding the Thomas Colvill estate, nor of the cash sent to Simms, nor has Washington received the documents he had requested from them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington explains horse advertisement--care of the youngest jack and mules--Peter--tells Pearce to keep an exact account of all mares and jenneys that go to the jacks--Mr. Prescot of Loudoun (or Fauquier) owes yet for last year--speaks of Mr. Lewis' account that the new visto is opened much further than intended--instructions to buy as much good Oznabrigs--for the making of clothes for the Negroes--requests a sample of the linnen--comments on the price of midlings and ship stuff and superfine and fine flour--corn--breaking of the ground in the fall.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington approves the use of his own people in repairing the house in Alexandria--warns that putting the fence posts too distant will cause the rails to warp--glad to hear of Green's finishing the barn at Dogue Run--comments on the grain falling from the treading floor--lucern--directions for preparing--St. Foin and India hemp--impossible navigation has prevented him sending the promised clover and other seeds--hopes to send next week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCannot possibly appoint Spotswood's son John as commander of a frigate over older and experienced officers--perhaps can make him 2nd or 3rd lieutenant--on recommendation of Mr. Brooke and others, Mr. Lawrence Muse appointed as Collector of Rappahannock [Cty] to succeed Hudson Muse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed, two pages plus cover page with Washington's presidential frank. Washington writes Ball regarding a shipment of goods that he expects will soon depart Philadelphia after some delay. The shipment includes clover seeds and cocoa bean shells, latter intended as a gift from Martha Washington to Ball's wife, Francis (Fanny) Washington Ball, the daughter of George's brother Charles. Finally, Washington encloses an advertisement for the stud services of his prized livestock, the horse Traveller and donkeys Knight of Malta and Compound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has given him no information on Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, Virginia [the latter now Berkeley Springs, W.Va.]--he wishes a list of all tenants, what they owe, and how they stand--asks Lewis to post copies of enclosed advertisement in area, especially at Leesburg and Fauquier Courthouse--Mr. Prescoat [Prescott] owes for last year's stud fee and a long pasturage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington gives directions regarding the purchase of linnens for the enslaved people--suggestions for determining how far apart the boards on the threshing floor should be in the new barn at Dogue Run--cultivation of the drilled wheat--clover seed, furze and other promised articles are on board the Sally Captain--Col. Gilpin--onions and garlick--might get some oats from Notley Young, esq.--gives directions for the enclosed Nankeen cotton seeds--P.S. (page 3): wrote Col. Ball and Mr. Robert Lewis, welcome to send a mare or two to either of the Jacks or the Horse--P.S. (page 4): March 17, delay in departure of the Vessel [Sally], may alter delivery route--5 bushels of Plaster of Paris to be tried on clover. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington complains that the overseers did not plow in the fall--success of the crop--running rollers over the grass and wheat--spring barley--Wayles the Brewer in Alexandria--winter barley--Col. Ball is late with the buck wheat--ponders the distance between sections of the floor at the new Dogue Run barn--furnishing Mr. Smith with fish from the landing--prices--securing enough fish for the use of the people there--asks about quantity of wheat--tobacco stored in Alexandria--inquires about Pearce's family arrival--sending, on the next vessel, nine bolts of Oznabrigs--it is cheaper there than in Alexandria--gives directions on receiving payment from Col. Lyles and instructs where he is located--sending three pounds of lucern seed--directs Pearce not to accept anything but the whole sum from Col. Lyles.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington decides that the space between boards on the treading floor of the new barn at Dogue Run will be an inch and a half--suggests that the oats may be tread on the same floor--will send three and a half bushels of a peculiar kind of oats--appearance of the drilled and other wheat--comments on the fine weather during March--winter barley--St. Foin and hemp--Abram--warns of Crow's not able to be trusted--warns of lack of water should mill race not be completed--Washington's sister Lewis of Fredericksburgh is allowed to have one of the unbroken mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is glad to hear that Pearce's family has safely arrived at Mt. Vernon--hopes that change of air will help to restore the eldest daughter to health--writes of the capture of vessels by the British--followed by the embargo--fall in provisions--price of flour--threshing of wheat--purchasing salt before the prices get higher--it is not Washington's expectation to stop ploughing in order to roll the grass and grain--breaking of steers--inquires of the young grass planted last fall--defends the imposition of garden seeds--provision for providing clothes for the young gardener at Alexandria--chance for lambs is bad--rams--instructions for shearing time--paper for the rooms in the house--plastering and white washing--orders for Thomas Davis to paint the houses--lower portion a stone color and the roof red.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRare for Washington to answer letters applying for appointments, but because of personal regard and former public association he is replying to this one ... lists 3 reasons which explain his silence re: applications for appointments: (1) requests are so numerous and courteous replies require too much of his time; (2) courteous answers could be interpreted to mean more than was intended; (3) at the time of his Inauguration \"... I resolved firmly that no man should ever charge me justly with deception ...\" has never committed himself on an appointment until all information and circumstances have been examined ... on a purely personal basis without involving his public character or the Country, Washington has responded to a request of McHenry's ...\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Deakins to examine contents of enclosed order and tell him the price the tobacco would fetch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential pardon signed by George Washington and issue to David Blair. The Customs Act of 1790 specified procedures for collecting duties on imported goods and standardized the sizes of containers for certain imported goods in order to facilitate easier taxation and reduce fraud. For instance, run was required to be imported in casks of at least 50 gallons. David Blair's attempt to import rum from Barbados in casks smaller than 50 gallons resulted in the forfeiture of his vessel. Washington's 1794 pardon of Blair remits this forfeiture. Signed by Edmund Randolph as Secretary of State. Manuscript document signed, with embossed paper seal, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses his being sorry to learn of Pearce's not being well--discusses the amount owed to the estate of Mr. Anthony Whitting--Col. Bassett--Mr. Lear--the private papers of Mr. Whitting--his heir Mr. Ring--ready to sow buck wheat at all the farms--inquires of progress of oats and grass seeds--rain twice last week--dry in Philadelphia--instructs Pearce not to grind more wheat because of the embargo--flax--clothes for the Negroes--wool--warns Pearce to be cautious of pilferring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington expresses confusion over dimensions of the rooms in Alexandria house given by Thomas Green--flax seed--regulate the grass lots at Dogue Run farm--potatoes, oats and clover for the support of the stock, the Mansion house and for sale--demands particular attention to the penning of the stock--willow--informs Pearce that 5,000 white thorn plants are being sent by Mr. Lear on the ship Peggy from England--other fruit trees--lima beans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclares that Mr. Thomas Digges was during the Revolution and since a friend to the United States--Digges sent him intelligence and helped prisoners escape from England back to this country--Digges was thought to be in pay of Dr. Benjamin Franklin--Washington never knew his loyalty was questioned, though he has now disputed with Franklin over accounts--John Trumbull, in England during Revolution, declares that Digges aided the American cause.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites the answers to queries regarding injunction by one John Henshaw, arising from estate settlement of George Mercer--John Tayloe, George Mason and George Washington were given power of attorney by Mercer and others in England. Washington writes that \"It is really hard that I am so often called before Courts in matters in which I have no interest; but am continually saddled with the expence of defence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington is sorry to hear that the ship Peggy has not arrived from England with his 5,000 white thorn plants--Mr. Lear's fruit trees--hoped that Pearce had discharged Green when he found him drinking--he sets such a bad example--never got an account of last year's corn--buck wheat--potatoes--preserving the apricots--does not want to because his family will not be at Mt. Vernon at all during the summer--hopes to, assuming public business permits, make a flying trip through Mt. Vernon after the rising of Congress--papering the ceiling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSending paper for two lower rooms in house--warns Pearce to wait until plaster is thoroughly dry--Green--instructions for the payment of the Sheriff's and Clerk's notes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--cut the hay and grain in time at harvest--be attentive to the drilled wheat--secure it in the seed loft at the Mansion--approves of sowing the first lot in the mill swamp with buck wheat and timothy--corn--grass--mentions Pearce's complaint of bad pastures--wool of dead sheep--inquires about corn, oats, buck wheat and clover.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops suffering from drought--Mr. Dandridge--oats on last vessel have disappeared--has enclosed four small papers of seeds which have been sent from a curious gentleman in Europe--keeping of clover for seed--buck wheat--timothy--heavy cost of these in the markets of Philadelphia--value of various grasses--clover ought to be well cured before stacking--Crow--both cattle and sheep will benefit from turnip--asks about the drilled wheat and common wheat--ought to be ripe by the 8th or 10th of June--there are two kinds of wheat in drills at Union--inquires if Plaster of Paris was spread--hides of the dead cattle to be tanned by the old man Jack--skins of the dead sheep--Mulatto Will making shoes--Mrs. Fanny Washington--four missing heads of tobacco--Mr. Whitting--surveying in the fall--Mr. Minor--hopes to be at Mt. Vernon by the 10th of June--selling of a horse--health of slaves discussed--Sam, Doll, several spinners, Ditcher Charles--awaiting the arrival of the Peggy and the white thorn plants and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--high price of flour--embargo.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington lists and describes lands that he owns on the Ohio, East side; on the Great Kanhawa; west of the Ohio; in Kentucky; in the State of Pennsylvania; and the Great Dismal Swamp--with acreage and asking prices of each--comments by Washington--he \"will let them go\" if sold together for £ 50,000, although separately they are valued higher--there follows a paragraph of description for each of the 8 tracts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops labouring under drought--2 or 3 fine rains have fallen in Philadelphia in past week--unfavorable account of the drilled wheat--great change and decrease in number of sheep since George Washngton's leaving 5 years ago--average fleece from 5 pounds down to 2 pounds--ship Peggy arrived in George Town with the white thorn trees and Mr. Lear's fruit trees--enclosed list for gardener--fence around slave quarters at Union farm--sent oats--on next vessel Washington will send paper for the house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests that Deakins endeavor to put a stop to trespassing on north part of Woodstock Manor in Montgomery County, Md. which fell to Washington's share in division of William Sprigg's property--also requests information on tenants and farms on his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Deakins for trees imported in the \"Peggy\"--but season probably too far advanced for them to live--enclosed is note to Francis Deakins regarding Washington's land in Woodstock Manor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to hear of rains--will give a different appearance to oats and flax--rains may enliven corn and buck wheat--fears for any grass that may have been cut--little is expected from white bent grass--save as many of the other grasses for seed--drilled wheat and common wheat--deception with respect to potatoes (210 bushels instead of 418) is an example of how little others can be trusted, black or white--Washington knows of the existence of place in Alexandria where pilfered items can be sold--corn--clover--turnip seeds--midlings and ship stuff--Mr. Douglass--will not be at Mt. Vernon until at least the end of the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLambs were not to be sold--if any were, Washington never received the money--plans for the selling/care of the sheep--never kill the females--comments on those who would go against his plan--his absence has afforded them the opportunity--overseers not allowed to sell any animals--Mr. Stuart's selling butter--Washington never entertained an unfavorable opinion of Stuart and always a bad one of Green--Mrs. Stuart fraudulently furnishes butter for McKnight's Tavern--Mrs. Fanny Washington and the dampness of the cellar in the Alexandria house--Davis and his attendants taking a week to complete a job that should have taken a day--Mr. Oneill from Chester County--a freestone quarry near the lime kiln--Tom Davis and Muclus--Thomas Green--bad example for the carpenters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePeople write Washington with all manner of requests and he never fails to answer, despite all his public business--he requests information from Fitzgerald on matter mentioned in enclosed letter from Mr. Smith--asks him to send information and the letter back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington plans to leave Philadelphia on Tuesday and will probably reach Mt. Vernon either Sunday or Monday--bringing two white waiters with him--one is a hostler and the other attends to Washington--tells Pearce to try the turnip seeds to prove their goodness--preparing ground for a seed that never vegitates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington appoints [...] to collect his rents in counties of Fayette and Washington in state of Pa. The name and amount of salary left blank. Washington enclosed this power in a letter of same date to Presley Neville, desiring him to fill in name and amount himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContinual disappointment in collection of rents in Fayette and Washington Counties, Pa. forces Washington to place the matter in other hands--he directs Cannon to hand over list of tenants, etc. to [...]. (The name left blank in original and letterpress copy. Washington enclosed this in letter of same date to Presley Neville, leaving to his discretion the person to appoint to the task.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGW arrived in Philadelphia on Monday--travelled all day through a constant rain--sorry to hear that wet weather interupts work--especially plowing--buck wheat should be plowed in while it is still green and succulent--corn--wheat--oats looked good when he was home--hopes weather does not injure--grass--scythes--hay--replenished with good seed--scratched in with harrows, or rakes with iron teeth--hopes for considerable profit from meadow ground--Capt. Conway of Alexandria sells 400 pounds worth of hay annually--planting corn at Mill swamp not for the sake of the crop but to prepare for grass--the bridge leading to McKoy's house--those parts of the large meadow enclosure at Union farm to be set with grass as soon as possible--fine timothy--instructs Pearce to write memorandums to remind himself of Washington's directions--Mrs. Fanny Washington taking possession of Alexandria house--Mr. Oneill--quarry--send butter and wood to Mrs. F. Washington--measuring of stone--Peter--mules--last Oct., Washington supplied all farms with a complete set of plow beasts (horses or mules)--raising mules for value--night rides and treading wheat will deprive Washington of foals--Lancaster--mares bought for breeding put to work and other rascally treatment by overseers--Sarah--Mr. Lund Washington's receipt for 500 pounds--has heard of illness of Pearce's eldest daughter--should be prepared for the unfortunate event--is satisfied with Pearce's conduct--list of Washington's favorite objectives--Mrs. Washington requests one dozen of the best hams and half dozen midlings of bacon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip Passport written in Dutch and English, signed by George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, from the schooner Elizabeth, dated July 14, 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent rains, not too heavy or too long, will be the making of the corn and buck wheat--directions for plowing wet fields--examine the shocks of wheat frequently--inquires of the quantity and quality of oats--timothy--clover--give John the gardener a dollar on the last day of every month, provided he behaves well--is glad to hear that Pearce's daughter is feeling better--wants to know why Betty Davis and Doll are more than half their time on the sick list--care of grass seeds--little garden by the salt house--Crow, McKoy and Butler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCultivation in corn of the lots in the Mill swamp--corn is not so much an object with Washington as meadow--rushes, alders and other shrubs--inquires of the corn (grown, shoot well and look promising)--particular care taken with the seed of rare ripe corn Washington sent home--Butler--grass seed sown with flax at Union farm--Mr. McNeil (Oneill)--quarry--use of the young mules by the overseers and plowmen--inquiries for particular concerning Ruth, Hannah and Pegg--their being sick several weeks together.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount ledger with Bank of Alexandria (record of deposits and drafts) - holograph - 10 leaves - one page tipped in at end of ledger. This statement, dated March 20, 1821, concerns two of Washington's drafts to Samuel Washington in 1797 and 1799 for $ 1,000.00. Docketed on verso of final leaf: \"Stuart's Exers on Washington etc. Filed with Depon of Jas. K. McKenna 16 May 1821.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington has moved to German Town to escape the heat of Philadephia--has not rained at Mt. Vernon for a while--fearful that drought would damage corn--put off sowing wheat until corn fields are clean, light and in good order--preparing no more land for a crop than one can handle--whatever is attempted should be well executed as it respects crops--an essential object with every farmer ought to be the destruction of weeds--his arable and pasture ground should produce nothing but grain, pulse (if he raises them), vegetables of different sorts and grasses--timothy--inquiries about the clover which was sown with the oats at Mansion house--potatoes--Crow has been applying to Col. Ball for a place--McKoy--encourages Pearce to make an agreement with whomsoever will answer his purposes--should be industrious, sober and knowing in the management of Negroes and other concerns of the farm--someone to take the place of Thomas Green to oversee the carpenters--James, Muclus, Davis--description of this overseer--Butler--received bacon in Philadelphia--buck wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOats, wheat and clover at River farm--laying ground to clover as soon as possible--flour sold in Alexandria--woolen clothes for the people by the first of November--employment of all who can be spared on the new race at the mill--save time and water--sainfoin--potatoes at the Mansion house--gardener is to save as much seed as he can from the everlasting pea--this pea, when cut young, should make an excellent hay-drilled wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFavorable appearance of the corn--ground is in good order for wheat--buck wheat--hemp growing in the vineyard--inquires to the appearance of the potatoes--Kate (wife of Will) at Muddy Hole wishes to serve the Negro women (as a granny) on the estate--pay of 12 to 15 pounds per year--in the George Town Gazette it is written that holders of shares in the Potomac Company (treasurer William Hartshorn) are to give 12 pounds sterling per share--Washington holds 5 shares--Col. Lyles Bond--Crow and McKoy--comments on replacing them--Green--Butler--rare ripe corn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWorkers for the new mill race--comments on the newly hired overseer--Mason--Pine going to school in Alexandria--may fall into bad habits or company there--Mr. Butler--incompetent in his present position--inquires if Groves is married or single--asks about the turnips--inquires after Pearce's youngest and eldest daughters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis to send money from rents to payment of William Pearce in Alexandria, also rental accounts--rents may be applied to purchasing leases, but 10% won't be derived from money advanced--discusses terms of real estate transactions--transfer of leases illegal under Mr. Muse--pleased with Lewis's disposal of Bath and Winchester houses and lots and land on Potomac River, but wishes Lewis had sent the conditions under which they had been let--sends his love, and Martha's, to Mrs. Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyles bond--gives instructions on writing responses to his inquiries--drilled wheat and barley--the culture of the latter is more profitable than the former--directions for dealing with the ague and fever--Mr. Gunnel--Col. Simms of Alexandria--people have taken liberties with Washington's timber and wood during his absence--Mr. Pierce Bailey--selling a tract of land for 1500 pounds--discusses payment--Mr. Gill of Alexandria--Washington agrees to putting a still at Mt. Vernon--Pearce should contact Mr. Stuart if he has questions--young Boatswain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with the estate of Mrs. Margaret Green Savage, and of her husband Dr. William Savage--Washington relates outline of case still under litigation, but refers Trenor to Rev. Mr. Bryan Fairfax as the one who has best knowledge of case and is still active in it as trustee--tells Trenor \"I have no more right to intermeddle in the Judicial proceedings of the Courts in this Country than you have.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pyne wishes to be employed at Mt. Vernon--Washington leaves the issues in Pearce's hands--has enclosed a certificate for Mr. Butler--discusses his dismissal--directions for removing the Negro quarters at Union and River farms--warns Pearce not to wait too long.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns [unnamed] pamphlets herewith--thanks for perusal of them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. Lyle's bond is discussed--Washington approves of Pearce's sowing early (or distilled) wheat at different seasons to discover the best for it--double headed wheat at Union farm--heavy rains--problems as a result of it--drains in all the fields that need it--Pearce has the ague and fever--young Boatswain--Washington warns that yellow fever may possibly be in Baltimore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington left German Town yesterday and arrived in Philadelphia--Thomas Green has quit of his own accord--Old Bishop should be taken care of--a decision about employing Pyne should be made without much more delay--McKoy--asks about the appearance of the stone quarry--possible replacement for Green--Washington hopes to get to Mt. Vernon before Nov.--may not be possible because of rebellion in the West (Whiskey Rebellion)--Mrs. Fanny Washington requests boards for a corn house--Mrs. Washington requests some artichoke seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington mentions a new road and that Pearce is to oversee it--has engaged a Scotchman to replace Green--he is to have Green's house, garden, etc.--James Donaldson and his family will embark for Mt. Vernon on the ship Capt. Mitchell--other directions and requests in regard to the new carpenter--Pyne--is sorry to hear of Butler's illness--GW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle--still hopes to be at Mt. Vernon before Congress meets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to find that seeding of wheat is over--problems with the new road spoken of in last letter--Mr. Thompson Mason--advantages of new road for him--gives reasons for the construction of the new road--Crow--unproductivity of the ferries--questions if he will receive any advantage from the new public road.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum detailing a work contract with Mount Vernon carpenter James Donaldson, including his allowances for food, moving expenses, use of tools, use of a house, garden, and cow, and the privilege of the occasional absence, in exchange for his work. Donaldson was a white overseer of the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.  Washington hired him for his \"sober and industrious\" nature, but soon learned that he was not a competent overseer.  Washington repeatedly wrote to his overseer at the time, William Pearce on the subject of Donald's inability to manage slave labor and Donaldson left Mount Vernon by November 1795.  Autograph letter signed by Washington and Donaldson, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is 55 miles from Philadelphia on his way to Carlisle--comments that neither he nor Pearce is familiar with the management of buck wheat--on his current travel, Washington sees the crop on the whole road--it is cut down and remains in the field in very small cocks--presumes they will stay that way until the seed gets perfectly ripe--the potatoes too were every where digging.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington informs Pearce that he will not be at Mt. Vernon until spring--tells Pearce not to delay his trip to the Eastern Shore--disperse the stock which may be endangered by the winter--no more hogs put up for pork than such as are of fit age and size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington returned to Philadelphia on Tuesday last--he expresses confidence in Pearce's care, judgment and integrity--repeats his objectives--regular course of crops; introduce grass where proper; make meadows and hedges; recover exhausted fields; improve stock--large dairies; make hay--these are much more desirable to Washington than to push the best fields out of their regular course in order to increase the next, or any other, year's crop of grains--which would eventually ruin the fields--expresses sorrow over the loss of Pearce's daughter--also, Paris and Jupiter have died--Pyne--McKoy--Washington does not expect much (in the way of overseeing the carpenters) from James Donaldson--Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--Washington repeats his observance of Donaldson--Green--housing the new family in the Green hosue--fodder was gotten in good time--corn yield--wants to know quantity of buck wheat--sorry to find that fly found in the wheat demands immediate threshing--wants Pearce to experiment with price of wheat in grain form or flour--cabins and quarters at Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePotatoes and corn are likely to turn out well--keep enough buck wheat and potatoes for seed--it is miserable for a farmer to be obliged to purchase his seeds--exchanging may be useful--prices for wheat and flour in Alexandria--Sally Green and her distressed circumstances--James Donaldson into the Green house--Pyne was more a talker than [a worker]--fall plowing--cutting up the fallen timber--hogs for sale--culled sheep--Mr. Hawkins left sundry cuttings of valuable grape vines at Mr. Lund Washington's--cultivate corn and rye--conserving trees at the Mansion house--clearing fields at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed thirteen hundred dollars--a bond from Mr. Lund Washington--fifty pounds to go to the charity school at the Academy in Alexandria--Washington's annual subscription of ten pounds to the Rev. Mr. Davis--incumbent of the Episcopal Church in Alexandria--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives William A. Washington the desired information on seminaries and colleges to which he could send his children--one in \"this place\" seems to be doing Washington Custis no good at all--British overlooker of carpenters at Mt. Vernon seems unable to handle hands under him; Mr. Pearce might have to replace him--is there any chance of getting man spoken of before for the job?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Col. William Washington of Westmoreland--the easy and simple manners of Donaldson make him unfit as an overseer of the Negro carpenters--he should, however, instruct Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of making and repairing all kinds of farming implements--quarters for a new carpenter overseer--Mrs. Fanny Washington--descriptions of people who Washington thinks should be obliged to stay at his Alexandria house--Doctor Craik--which wines to serve his guests--claret, madeira for very extraordinary circumstances--the use of his Mt. Vernon home by curious people--hogs for pork--some bacon for the Mansion--omission of McKoy not to measure his potatoes--Washington wants to compare the crop of corn and the crop of potatoes together--whether it is better to sell wheat as grain or flour--Mr. Minor--Col. Lyles--enclosed money to discharge Washington's bond to Mr. Lund Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discovers that it is more profitable to sell wheat after being ground into flour--Sally Green is cautioned against dealing with Washington's Negroes--grubbing--leaving clumps of trees when clearing--corn will be much better than if growing among single trees--wants the total account of all farms of the corn--wants sheds with brick foundation, at Dogue-run erected for the work horses, oxen, etc.--will send four or five bushels of clover seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProblems with the bond to Mr. Lund Washington--Mr. John Mercer--Mr. Randolph--asks not to have any more smith's work done there in the future--wages due soon--prices of flour (super-fine and fine)--crop of fodder has been great--should have a great deal of hay for sale--feeding of Washington's stock--potatoes and turnips--experiment with fattening bullocks--punishing trespassers on Washington's four mile run tract--progress on the new race at the mill--James Donaldson--treatment of visitors--use of wine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInstructs Lear to look in trunks at Mount Vernon for papers concerning the Potomac Company. Supports pushing forward navigation of river, seeks opinion of English engineer [William] Weston, also may consult [Richard] Claiborne's engineer. Acknowledges the opposition to Potomac Company plans.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClearing ground for next year--asks if it would be better to have it well grubbed rather than cleaning the ground thoroughly--treatment of other like fields--No. 6 at Muddy hole--corn holes at the Mansion--orchards--directions on fences surrounding corn--clearing of woods--crop rotation--hopes Allison turns out well--possibly who Crow spent much of his time--erecting shed for the cattle by the new barn at Union farm--new sheds at Dogue-run--gathering thorn berries--Oneil quarrying stone at Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTotal amount of corn crop is 1639 barrels--stock gets 22 barrels per week--14 barrels weekly to the Negroes--totalling 233 barrels more than is made--it is from corn and wheat that Washington expects to pay overseers' wages and everything that needs to be bought--asks about the amount of oats that have been threshed--quantity of potatoes compared with that of corn to determine cultivation for next year--wants to hasten the manufacturing of all wheat due to the price increase--asks about the completion of the mill race--repairing the barn at Muddy hole--before the new barn at River farm is undertaken--brick foundations for the sheds at Dogue-run--is glad to hear so good account of Donaldson--spinning of wool--clean and dirty--allowance of provision for gardener and his wife--Peter--Mr. Lear of George Town--Col. Fitzgerald.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington forwards some papers to Lear relative to the Potomac River. He includes a drawing by a Mr. Claiborn describing a new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFencing the ground at the Mansion house for corn--rotations for Dogue-run, Muddy hole and River farms--putting oats and clover in the ground where buck wheat grew this year--leaving two or three clumps of trees when clearing the wood at No. 5 at Dogue-run--for the purpose of shade and ornament--importance of reviewing old letters--carpenters preparing frames, shingles, etc., for putting in more dormant windows in the back of the stables at Mansion house--Washington hopes that with favorable weather the fall plowing is in great forwardness--house Frank and Lucy being idle when not at their specific tasks--cucumber tree--Mrs. Washington sending a present to the gardener's wife--death of Austin--Mrs. Stiles sending his Mare and all his things to Mt. Vernon--shrubs sustaning injury from the deer--preserving the pork--old Butler--honey locust seed--Doll at the ferry--price of flour in Philadelphia still at ten dollars a barrel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eComments on Pearce's health--hopes that all the oat grounds will be in good order for early seeding--allotment of oats for Washington's horses when he comes to Mt. Vernon--asks about a fallen chimney that injured some Negro children--Doll at the ferry--ableness to work--rotation of crops at Dogue-run--asks about two plows that were sent to Mt. Vernon earlier--asks if they have been used yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFall in prices of wheat and flour--inclosure for corn at the Mansion house--other fences and gates--Washington's plans for the two sheds at Dogue-run--Irish potatoes--will send a bushel and a half of clean honey locust seed--directions for these--French Will--Washington's supposed promised of freedom after seven years of service--Dick at Dogue-run.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDespite probable increase in value of lands because of great immigration, Washington has decided to sell his lands west of Allegheny mountains due to troubles with tenants and collecting rent--he gives Shreve first choice at land in Fayette County [Pa.] on which he now lives--specifies terms--if nothing is decided by the end of February, Washington will feel free to sell land Shreve is on to another.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington discusses discrepency with Miller's receipt--price of flour fell before Washington's was made ready for the market--wheat crop over all the U.S. was extremely short--price should rise again before the warm weather--Doctor Stuart--Col. Ball--inquires about the treading floor in the new barn at Dogue-run--a general rule being of leaving either single trees or clumps--gardener is allowed a fifth of what is sold from the nursery--death of Bishop--providing victuals and clothing for Donaldson's son--Donaldson should teach Isaac and the boy Jem in the principles of implements--filling up gullies--French's Will--Washington not too concerned with hunting him up--only as an example--Broad Creek--Bladensburgh--upper Marlborough--procuring seeds for the gardener--St. Foin--Mr. Lear--furze seed--Cale or cole seed--asks if the ferry people will have the field at Mansion house for corn--rotation--Mr. Lund Washington--indebted for fish--Austin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends her a copy of Jefferson's \"Notes of Virginia\" [Notes on the State of Virginia]--cannot find \"Dr. Franklin's Strictures on the abuse of the press\" among his remaining volumes of the Bee--he hopes to see her at dinner tomorrow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCedar making a good hedge--cedar berries--proper season for removing cedar trees--had success when removing them in a deep frost--wants to experiment with keeping hogs in sties from pigs--death of old Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Styles--Austin--Washington doubts that the little old field at the ferry could be got in order in time for oats and clover--use it for corn, wheat and clover--agrees with the arrangement of fields Nos. 1, 3, and 6 at Muddy hole--immediate profit is not so much an object with Washington as the restoration of worn out and gullied fields--old clover lot planted with potatoes--manure the bad parts--advertising the horse and jack--can stand at last year's rate's--wheat fields covered with a thin layer of snow--has enclosed garden seeds for Ehler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurveying the four mile run--Mr. [Lund] Washington and Mr. Terret--Moses Ball--likely Washington will have more than 100 bushels of oats to spare--had hoped for three to four thousand--hopes the price will be higher than half a crown by the end of April--transplanting young cedars--make hedges--preparing a seed--lucern--use of a heavy harrow with sharp teeth--linnen to cloath the negroes--proper care and attention given to the bacon--Smith--Old Butler--tedious execution of work by the carpenters--Betty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington received Pearson's letter with 1st volume and part of 2nd of Memoirs of Academy of Arts and Sciences -- gives his thanks to members of the Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has spoken to Mr. William Weston, an English engineer, about Weston's visiting the falls of the Potomac. Working \"on the Canal, between the Waters of Susquehanna \u0026amp; the Schuylkill [sic]\" Weston will be arriving via Baltimore. Washington regrets that it is too late for Weston to arrange to meet Lear at the confluence of the Shenendoah and the Potomac, as Lear had wished.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington was afraid the open weather (frost) would have injured the wheat--expenses of the estate covered by wheat--rolling the bad parts of a field--questions Pearce's surveying assessment of a plot--commiting a jack to the Eastern Shore--Mr. Charles Lee--Mr. Pearse Bailey--land property is rising fast in value--the number of emigrants--Col. Washington--oznabrigs--the Trial--Capt. Hand--high price of clover seed--scaley bark hiccory nut--Illinois nut--honey locust seed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSelling all the fish to one man is best--if Mr. Smith will give five shillings per one thousand for herring and twelve shilling in hundred for shad, Pearce had better enter into a written agreement with him--surveying the boundries--Mr. [Lund] Washington--cedar berries--oznabrigs--flax--Mr. Bayley--price of lands--especially those convenient to the federal city.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding some of Ball's land which he wants to sell to the government to build an arsenal--Col. Pickering thinks the price too high and situation too low down--Washington doesn't want to say anything more to the Secretary of War lest anyone think he is influenced by family connection--has never seen any such act passed by Virginia legislature as Ball mentioned in his letter of 19 December.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses feelings of humility at praise of his work in Revolution and in the government--he gives all credit to \"the Great ruler of events\" and \"kind Providence.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat on the ground is in so unpromising a way--inquires to the look of the barley--roller--French's Paul--pains taken to apprehend and bring him to punishment--Dick--Betty Davis--Sarah, possibly a spinner at the Mansion, in childbed--purchase of one thousand yards of German oznabrigs--lucern seed to be had in Alexandria--new overseer at Mansion house--Allison--inquires about the price of flour in Alexandria--both superfine and fine are up again in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Sloop Harmony--Capt. Ellwood--Washington has sent 972 1/2 yards of oznabrigs--Mrs. Fanny Washington---Col. Gilpin--Washington has also included various seeds--some rare and valuable--turnips--chiccory--botany bay grass seeds--requests that the gardener use his utmost skill and care--cabbage--lucern--preparing for its arrival--Sammy is to supply the place of Bristol--Cyrus, a dower slave--the children of Daphne--Mr. Smith--one purchaser for the fish--Mrs. Fanny Washington, Dr. Stuart and Mr. Lund Washington--Gray--India hemp--Pair graffs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew overseers are turning out well--Grove--Allison--Washington has received twenty pounds of lucern seed--eight pounds of lucern and the like quantity of clover mixed to the acre--grasses ought to be sown on clean and well prepared ground--Betty Davis and Pearce's having difficulty distinguishing between real and feigned sickness--Paul--Mr. Dulany--artichokes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Pierce Bailey--land on difficult run--inquiry of the new meadow at Dogue-run--affects of the winter weather on the growing grain, the grass and the fields which are to be sown and planted--Moses at the mill-- Tom and Ben--coopering--Gray--Isaac making ploughs--Donaldson--gardener attending to pease--an English gentleman, named Strickland--red wine and madeira--Mrs. Fanny Washington--porter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter Ben at the River farm, laid up many weeks--potatoe plan experiment--impediments from the weather in sowing oats--winter grain should now show its spring appearance--roller-cutting small grain before it is suffered to get too ripe--honey locust seed--advertising of Paul.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington does not expect to be at Mt. Vernon by Sunday--the roads through Maryland are impassible and business in the federal city has detained him--injured parts of meadow should be resown--if that, or the other meadows, were once well taken with timothy, floods would not wash of[f] the soil.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Calculation of the number of Bricks wanting for the Barn at River Farm\" --Bricks for barn at River Farm.  Sketch is for barn at Dogue Run Farm.  -total number of bricks for each section of the new barn--sketch of barn placement and surrounding grounds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrain and grass have benefitted by the late rains--flour in the mill is to be inspected--poor prices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat and grass continue to mend--warm weather and rain--also brought on oats--disposing of flour--midlings and ship stuff--Davenport--mill account for last year--the boy at the mill to go to the garden at Mansion house--two deaths in the family--one of them a young fellow--McKoy--Green--Davis--fence at Dogue-run to enclose the barn--the number of bricks required for the barn in the Neck (River farm).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has enclosed sketches of the barn to be built at River farm--2 inch planks of white oak for the threshing floor--1 inch and a quarter pine plank for the lower floor of the graineries--other directions for construction--Mr. Stuart and the making of bricks--asks of the character of the carpenter who built Mrs. Peak's barn--honey locust plants--speaks of a book which contains information on these--Pekan or Illinois nut-plants sent by a gentleman from Jamaica--Doctor Craik--Cooper Jack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCrops in need of rain--plenty of rain in Philadelphia--need for bread in Europe will raise wheat prices--wants to plant a good many potatoes--buck wheat--white homony bean is very productive--corn--cutting the forward wheat in good season--Dr. Stuart-transplanting the honey locust--speaks of a disorder in the horses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers -- he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms \u0026amp; the dower slaves -- he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes -- the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting \u0026amp; trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present -- he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else -- he wants Stuart ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme -- Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law -- thinking of G.W.P. Custiss interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetails on the shingles--additional directions for the barn--removal of all the cabins at River and Union farms--wants to punish the thief who robbed the meat house at Mt. Vernon--Nathan suspected of this sort formerly--Postilion Joe has been caught in similar practices--Sam would not be restrained if he saw an opening to do the like.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington hopes that it rained at Mt. Vernon--insect--distemper among horses--selling hay in Alexandria--Mr. Halley--reducing a lot in Alexandria for an allay--enclosed a newspaper containing some ideas on the culture of potatoes--making them into bread--James Butler--the Academy in Alexandria--Rev. Mr. Muir.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed from George Washington to Tobias Lear, personal secretary of George Washington, regarding the purchase of bank shares on his behalf. Addressed on verso in holograph with intact seal and docket in Tobias Lear's writing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of rains which brought disasters--young mule killed--shells gathered for lime--filling between the logs of the cabins with clay--wheat--the scab--the rust--gullies at the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington plans to come to Mt. Vernon about the middle of the month--dormant windows on each side of the pediment--front side of the stable--Donaldson--grain and hay--Davy's lost lambs--very suspicious appearance--he has some sly, cunning and roguish negroes under him--asks how Ben at the mill is employed--Ruth and Ben at the River farm--both Pearce and Groves are ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Lewis whether he has purchased any of the Berckley or Frederick leases--is he going to?--directs him to send money collected and names of persons as \"I am in want, and have only deprived myself of the use of it from the hope of its laying the foundation of a batter annuity; which my heavy expenditures very much need.\" \"Unless business should require my attendance at the Seat of government sooner it is probable I shall remain at this place until the end of September-\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses second wheat field at Davy's field on Dogue-run farm--directions for plowing-destruction by storms in GW's locale-chance for wheat next year in Davy's field is hurt by corn-plowing green buck wheat, then sowing wheat thereon immediately, for an experiment-collect money due for flour sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSaving sufficient clover seed--sowing wheat as soon as ground is in order--requests the length and breadth of the two pavements between the steps of the middle door and those of the end doors of the Mansion house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrequent and hard rains--effect on the forward corn--all the wheats and oats are in--Washington wishes the hay was in also--Donaldson is leaving--requests that Pearce hire the carpenter recommended by Col. William Washington (Washington's nephew)--John Neale can have Donaldson's house and garden.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlowing Davy's field at Dogue-run--clover being well turned in by good plows and good plowmen--same with the buck wheat--taking the worker force and applying it to another farm that is ready for plowing--barley--Washington asks about the wheat which has already been threshed--asks Pearce to send two bushels of the early wheat to him--Mr. Kitt--900 bushels of oats for sale--Pearce has sold 300--overseers for Union and Dogue-run farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Betsy Custis--an enclosed letter for her--a cover letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSowing wheat in ground that is not ready for its reception--sowing the lot by the spring, where potatoes are growing, with lucern--abuse of plows--checked by the overseers--constant repair by Isaac--character of Mr. Neale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has recommenced seeding--more favorable weather--all the wheat, sowed by the middle of the month, should be in the ground in good season--Washington fears that Davy's field, at Dogue-run, was too wet to sow--such land as [his], when plowed wet, always bakes hard--expects to set out in two or three days for Mt. Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington asks Page's advice on what should be done about renting or selling land and in working with the writer of a letter Washington encloses--desires to sell share in Dismal Swamp--it is more expensive than productive. This draft written in the hand of secretary Bartholomew Dandridge, with additions by Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostilion Joe--Washington does not expect to reach Philadelphia before Tuesday afternoon--wheat would be a heavy loss should the weavil get into it--let no time be lost in getting it out of the straw and ground up as fast as the mill is able to do it--take the corn out of the field as soon as it can be safely done--gathering white thorn berries--the sooner the potatoes are up and secured the better--trimming the Lombardy Poplar and the Yellow Willow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce had been sick, but has since recovered--fly is found in the wheat--expresses disappointment with the Englishman overseer--a certificate for Donaldson--hedging--Washington suspects that Pearce can have no dependence on the berry of the white thorn from his friend in Newcastle--after viewing the hedges from Christiana to Wilmington, Washington does not believe that a gallon of seed could be gathered--pamphlet on the subject of manures--death of the trusty old negro Jack--replacing him--Allison.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wants to enclose all his crops with live fences--asks that Pearce attend to them with as much care as a field of Indian corn--wants to tend less ground--manure and cultivate the smaller quantity higher--English thorn--honey locust--cedar hedge--directions on hedging--Lombardy poplar--Capt. Ellwood--Mr. Hartshorn or Col. Gilpins--has sent 28 1/2 pounds of chiccory seed--directions for sowing--enclosed a small sketch showing the course of a new road--asks Pearce to urge the miller to grind the wheat as fast as he can--inquires about the look of the growing crops and if an overseer for Union farm has been acquired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness among the negroes--diminishing prospect of a good crop of corn--breaking up the fields for the ensuing crop--preparing the shelters--for the horses at River farm--asks about Neale--list of work for the carpenters--Isaac and Joe--enclosed copy of the invoices of the oznabrigs and blankets--seine twine--payment of Pearce and the overseers--Peter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington says he knows nothing further on subject of extract on other side [which is not on our copy]--asks Morris to let him know what answer to give Commissioners of Federal City--\"Their credit I know has been stretched to its utmost limits in order to keep the wheels moving even in the slow \u0026amp; unprofitable manner in which they have turned.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials for hedging--cedar berries--explains his opinion of tilling less land and increasing the quality of the crops--manure--growing grain looks well--hogs put up for porke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe sickness at Mt. Vernon is abating-tells Pearce to encourage Cyrus to persevere-he is to use money from last year's flour and corn to pay any debts-good price for wheat in Philadelphia-seine twine-Peter choosing two more mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington fears Pearce is unwell--price of flour is good--Washington can buy twine in Philadelphia, but no vessel is bound for the Potomack before the river closes--gives some suggestions (including hiring the landing out) should Pearce not be able to get twine from Alexandria in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington introduces Capt. Myers to Lear--wants to know if Myers will be employed as engineer and superintendent for lock navigation by the Directors of the Potomac Company--Lear can determine whether his testimonials as architect and knowledge of locks, etc. is sufficient.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum in the hand of George Washington with dimensions of architecdtural details in and around the house -- piazza at west door: brick pavement between the tiles 5 feet 3 inches by 9 feet 6 inches; tiles are 12\" square; stone margin around them of 6\" on outer edge, 9\" on inner next the house. --gives measurements of windows in the new room; the Venetian window is given in exact detail; the two smaller (or end windows); the dimensions of the chimney in the new room in detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Mount Vernon farm manager, William Pearce, sends President Washington a memorandum listing some of the room dimensions in the Mansion. Specifically, he includes \"The hight of the Rooms up staires \u0026amp; garrett; the blue room; room over the small dining room; the room the Marques Delafiat [Marquis de Lafayette] Lodged In; the Yellow room; garret rooms; garden gate; gate front of lawn; kitching [kitchen] garden gate; cellar windows.\" Docketed \"Dimentions [Dimensions] of the Rooms upstairs and the Gates and the cellar windows\". A second memorandum, \t\npossibly in the hand of Tobias Lear. Notes include - of the two sides; That side which fronts the grotto 31' long, distance between corners and window; length of window; hgt of window; the chimney side, height of door, width of wall between door and chimney, sides of chimneys, height of mantle piece; ends 23 ft. wide, doors \u0026amp; windows; list of dimensions. Third document included shows height of Mr. W.'s room, size of windows, upper windows west side of M[ansion] house, size of New Room chimney, the windows on west side of cellar. Autograph document, 2 page, in hand of William Pearce (?) docketed \"The Sizes of the windows \u0026amp; C.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed invitation from President of the United States to dine at 4 pm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has met with a supply of twine in Alexandria--Washington is not disposed to sell his flour for anything less than it sells in Philadelphia--Davenport should hasten the grinding--suspects that his letter to Pearce must have been opened before it reached Mt. Vernon--by persons looking for bank and post notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDavenport is ill--decline in price of flour--price of fish--fallen timbers to the Waggoners--honey locust--inquires of the standing of the winter grain--grubbing--new road--Allison--salary to Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert--new race at the mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of a certain letter that accompanies two parcels of rice--gives all the information respecting their cultivation--reminds Pearce to document the time and place of the rice being put into the ground.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness is prevelant among the people--inquires if the grain has been covered with snow--death of Davenport--search for a replacement--Ben at the mill is sick also--salary for Mr. Davis--Mr. Herbert.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce has listed Dower Negroes for Washington--asks for a list of all the remaining negroes on the estate--if a replacement for the miller cannot be had, the mill can be rented on advantages terms--hopes to determine the whole amount of last year's wheat--price--repairing the Mansion house--Washington will have Venetian blinds made--Dr. Stuart--Peter--Pearce is to aid Mrs. Davenport should she decide to move to Norfolk--mentions advertisement for determining the possibility of renting the farms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an advertisement which he plans to put in various gazettes and newspapers--he confides in secrecy his plan to rent his farms and the dower slaves--he may even interest associations in England or Scotland in farms through advertisements in gazettes--the intermarriage of dower negroes with others and those on neighboring farms will cause affecting and trying consequences, so Washington cautions Stuart to make no mention of the plan for the present--he doesn't care to rent farms to \"our country farmers\" because they wear out the land and little else--he wants Stuart to ask in confidence British merchants in Alexandria and Dumfries about the scheme--Washington mentions Eliza (\"Betsy\") Custis's marriage and gives his evaluation of the groom, Mr. Thomas Law--thinking of G.W.P. Custis's interests, Washington asks Stuart whether there might have been an erroneous division of negroes for Mr. Thomas Peter for his wife's (Martha Custis's) share .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn February 10, 1796, upon learning of his eldest step-granddaughter's engagement to Thomas Law, George Washington writes this letter of congratulations to him. Washington's fatherly interest in the betrothal of Eliza \"Betsey\" Parke Custis is apparent. He expresses surprise, gives his blessing, and invites the couple to visit Philadelphia after the ceremony. Thomas Law earned his fortune in India and met Washington's step-granddaughter shortly after his arrival in America. The couple was married the following month, on March 21, 1796.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is under no apprehension of falling price of flour--wishes to rent the mill after the current crop of wheat is manufactured--250 dollars is not sufficient rent--Mr. Digges--Col. Fitzgerald--tenants near Mrs. French's must pay more than 20/. rent for every acre of tillable land--printer in Alexandria does not have enough types for the advertisement--repairs to the north end of the Mansion--Caesar has been absent six days--renting the farms--Pearce is entertaining doubts of remaining another year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has sent by Capt. Hand, a cask of clove seed and a small box of Apple graffs--apples are of a most extraordinary size--purchasing shares in the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScarcity of corn and its high price--new ground at Mansion house--trimming the trees--price of flour and calculations when to sell--renting the mill--100 pounds per year would fall far short--Mrs. French--frost and the look of the winter grain--Allison--Col. Ball--Mr. Robert Lewis--sending out the jacks--Thomas Allison--winter has been open and mild-selling hay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Washington presents a small color minature bust portrait of himself by the Marchioness de Brehan, with his compliments, to Anne Willing Bingham, the wife of Senator William Bingham. \"Not for the representation.--Not for the value;-- but as the production of a fair hand the offering is made and the acceptan[ce] of it is requested.--\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding plantation management.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the Commerce, Washington will send eight bushels of field pea, chiccory and eight bushels of winter vetch--directions for the cultivation--wind blowing down trees--selling the flour--Mr. Minor has recommended a Mr. Darnes as a tenant--Mr. Gill and renting the mill--inquires of the dimensions and details on the chimney in the new room at the Mansion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms Pearce of Sarah Green's distress--if she is in real distress, Pearce should afford her some relief--do not send her money--Washington suspects she may be rigging herself rather than obtaining necessaries for her family--if she cannot support her children, she should bind them to good masters and mistresses who will teach them a trade.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear--price of Pease (flour) due to European accounts--Mr. Smith--tells Pearce to sell all wheat including midlings and ship stuff--high winds destroying the fences--renting jacks--Peter--Mr. Lewis--hopes the gardener tried the apples graffs--bad season at the fishery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington to his nephew, Robert Lewis regarding his method of collecting rents. He also mentions that he tries to avoid litigation, when speaking of a land dispute between neighbors Ariss and McCormick and himself. He ends with a note about his \"Jack\" or donkey, explaining it was too late to send out for breeding this season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaria and Charles Washington are unwell--Dr. Craik--since the wheat crop was so bad, it would be unlucky to have also missed the best market for flour--asks Pearce to inquire to Mr. Christie of the character of Mr. Joseph Gallop and his brothers--renting River farm--repairs to the Mansion--Mr. Robert Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his condolences on the death of Bassett's sister, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear--Tobias Lear recently met in Philadelphia with Washington--they discussed, and now Washington writes about, disposition of the children [of Fanny B. Washington and G.A. Washington]--Washington always intended to take Fayette under his care but now decided it better to keep Fanny's children together--final decision to be postponed \"until I bid adieu to public life\"--children are all now at Mount Vernon. [Tobias Lear's wife, Fanny Bassett Washington Lear, has died, leaving 3 children by her 1st husband G.A. Washington. These were Anna Maria, George Fayette and Charles Augustine Washington. Lear himself had one son, Benjamin Lincoln Lear by his first wife.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--the prospect for good crops of small grains is unpromising--Washington wishes the loss in grain may be made up in fishing--fall in the price of flour--Mr. Robert Lewis--Mr. Hughes--Joseph Gallop--renting River farm--inquires of the prospect of fruit--lucern seed--chiccory and clover--Maria and Charles have got well again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends invoice and bill of lading \"for the long expected Seeds (which by the bye have cost me at least four times as much as I expected).\" Requests Lear to forward the seeds to his Mount Vernon manager William Pearce, \"the season for sowing the Peas and succory being already far advanced.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetween April and May of 1796, George Washington exchanged letters with Virginia statesman Edward Carrington about the context and expectations set forth by the Constitution. After much political debate, the Jay treaty had been approved by the Senate, but the House of Representatives was withholding funding. John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were setting the stage for the next presidential election and it was a time of intense discussions about politics and the public good. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding that these discussions were an important step in the relationship between the government and the citizens, Washington wrote to Carrington explaining his perspective on these issues: \"Whatever my own opinion may be on this, or any other subject, interesting to the Community at large, it always has been, and will continue to be, my earnest desire to learn, and to comply, as far as is consistent, with the public sentiment; but it is on great occasions only, and after time has been given for cool and deliberate reflection, that the real voice of the people can be known.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWashington reflected on the fact that the current debates were not about the Treaty itself, but whether or not there should be a treaty. He wrote a similar letter to Maryland statesman, Charles Carroll on the same day.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington will give the application of Mr. Thomas Freeman the same impartial consideration as other applicants for job of surveyor of western boundaries under new treaties--he mentions the election of Mr. Thomas Sprigg as representative from Maryland--Washington makes a lengthy discussion of opposition in House of Representatives to the Jay Treaty--he opines that the country must stay out of European wars in order first to build up its strength and become a 1st rate power.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought still continues--has had good rain in Philadelphia--grain and grass in [those] parts look well--Pearce is near the completion of corn--planting--sowing peas and chiccory--winter vetch carefully preserved until Autumn--depreciation of flour price--result of House of Representatives--Mr. Robert Lewis--Messers Bennett and Watts--Washington has sent two dozen Windsor chairs for the new room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain has fallen, but cold and drying winds have reduced its effect--frosts injuring the fruit--clover seed perished as a result of the drought--need for the crop and high price of seed--constructing a lane at Dogue-run next to the overseer's house--receipts for fish--an account kept of the times the Coach Mares go the jacks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington is glad to hear that Pearce has sold all the flour--more rain in Philadelphia than at Mt. Vernon--getting supplied with good rams--Mr. Gough--Mr. Darnes--Davis raising the walls of the barn at River farm--repairing the house in the upper garden, called the School house--Paschal is reported sick six days in the week.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been seasonable of late, however, the grain and grass have received--transplanting cedar--damage of the family piece of Marquis de la Fayette, sustained as a result of the sun--Peter--the well house from the Mansion has been carried to Union farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInterest in the progress toward creating the new Federal City. Refers to the duties of 3 commissioners who were appointed by the Continental Congress--Thomas Johnson, Daniel Carroll and David Stewart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA pipe of wine and a box of tea sent from Philadelphia--Windsor chairs--Mr. Aimes traveling to the federal city--Mr. Lear will show him the way to Mt. Vernon--inquires of Maria and the two boys--early wheat and other small grains, peas and grasses--India hemp--expects to have many respectable visitors during his stay at Mt. Vernon, and hopes to find everything in good order.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIt is not likely that Washington will be at Mt. Vernon before the 20th--everything about the houses should be got in clean and nice order--Neal--Caroline--cleaning servants quarters--abundant supply of meat--inquires of the venetian blinds and the dormant windows in the stables--insists that Pearce mention these and the like in his reports--keep a sufficiency of oats for Washington's horses and those of his visitors--keep the grain and hay harvests from interfering with each other--Miss Nelly Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy in Washington's hand - Bond Matthew Ritchie to George Washington 1st June 1796 For payment of $8,820 with interest by Installments - viz. 3469.20 1st June 1797 3292.80. 1 June 1798 and 3116.40. 1 June 1799. The original, of which this is a copy, was on the 22d. of January 1798 enclosed to the Honble. James Ross of Pittsburgh, to be deposited in the Bank of Pennsylvania for Collection agreeably to the tenor thereof - (Signed) G. Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eBond to pay $17,000 if he fails to pay $3469.20 on June 1, [1797], $3292.80 on June 1, 1798, \u0026amp; $3116.40 on June 1, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Matthew Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by James Ross and John Ritchie.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipted June 6, 1797 for $3,469.20 by G. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that since Anderson didn't answer many of his queries, nothing can be decided about his employment until Washington can see him, which will be at Mt. Vernon at end of month--Washington expected him to speak with candor about his qualifications, although he is \"sensible it is not a pleasant thing for any man to speak of himself\"--as Washington will reside on the estate from now on, much work will be taken off superintendant's shoulders--Washington describes the writing of the weekly farm reports, etc. that should take only a few hours each week--he sees no need for assistant--Fredericksburg mails made up every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday evening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWeather has been extremely wet--seeding must have gone slowly--Washington Custis writes that Mr. Stuart was very ill of a fever--Scoon--Violet--Cash--weavil is very much in Stuart's wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington wishes that the wheat be sown as soon as possible--Mr. Lewis--sowing the winter vetch in proper season--rape seed--inquires if Pearce received any benefit from Dr. Perkin's metallic application--search for new overseers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Impending trip to Philadelphia. Requests house be ready, especially painting done. George and Martha have been ill with colds. Mrs. Stuart was very ill, now better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCyrus--Mr. Frestal and Mr. Lafayette--Mrs. Washington--some butter left in the cellar and some beef in a tub--James--Pearce is to clean out Washington's study and get their baggage and James on the first vessel bound for Philadelphia--Pearce's family is moving to the Mansion house--Dinah--Mr. Blagden to examine the quarry--mules for Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Wilkes--Mr. Law--Mr. Alexander Smith is not able to take up his note--Pearce is to make arrangements for Smith's repaying, including interest from the time the note comes due--security of payment--Richmond made an example for the robbery he committed--severe drought--difficulty with wheat--quarters at River and Muddy-hole farms--venetian blinds--dimensions of the window frames.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eForwarded William A. Washington's letters to Mr. Philips of Andover and sends him the answers--received in years past from Sir Isaac Heard, Garter and principal king at arms, the (Washington) armorial--George Washington at the time sent him his best knowledge of Washington progenitors since their arrival in America--gave all information he possessed on subject, but knows nothing of Lawrence Washington's descendants--asks William A. Washington to give any help he can, from old papers he might have and inscriptions on tombs at old family vault at Bridge-Creek, part William's estate--\"Although I have not the least solicitude to trace our Ancestry, yet as this Gentleman (Heard) appears to interest himself in the research common civility requires that he should obtain the aids he asks ...\".  Includes letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrought continues--Egyptian wheat--causey--new road--Davy and Mr. [James] Anderson--scarcity of oznabrigs in Alexandria--paints and oils--Mr. Lear--Mr. Alexander Smith--Pearce is to measure Mrs. Washington's Bed Chamber--dimensions of the chimney in the new dining room--Peter--wants the size of the blue room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegarding Maria Washington, Lear's step-daughter. Washington asks Lear to set a date with Mr. Van Vleck, principal of a school for young ladies in Bethlehem, Penn., for Maria's arrival at the school. Wn. proposes that \"... if we were to reduce our cultivation [of wheat] ... to half the present quantity, and manure and till that half well ... our profits would be greater while the other half would be improving.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Lear-Mr. Smith's debt is to stand upon the security Pearce has placed it-inquires of the look of the winter grain and vetches--the yield of the wheat and corn-Pearce has recovered eleven dollars of James Kirk's money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he received no letter from Pearce which leads him to conclude that something more than common has happened--on board of Capt. Ellwood are oil, paint and oznabrigs--directions for distributing and cutting oznabrigs--dependence of the gardener's wife and Allison's wife-planting shrubs--Mr. Anderson--Washington expresses his wishes to have an icehouse prepared when ice forms--hopes Frank has taken care of the tarriers [terriers]--female in heat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWheat is beginning to heat--floor of the barn at Dogue-run has already given way--Pearce must kill and salt the pork before he leaves--also, tend to the ice house--Mr. Anderson--trimming trees--Mr. Smith--Gray the weaver--hopes the shelters for the cattle are up--Mr. Craik--Clark, an overseer prospect--Washington will send a certificate of his satisfaction in Pearce's services as a manager.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLack of rain--Mr. Alexander Smith--Mr. Lear--the ground, where ivy and wild honey suckle are to be planted, is not to be plowed beforehand--Frank, Hercules, and Cyrus--Allison--Washington is displeased with his conduct--would like the new road completed before spring--Mr. Neal continues indisposed and the carpenters do nothing--Sall, Mima and Dick are regularly returned sick--Mr. Anderson expects to arrive by the 27th--clover grass seeds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePearce's conduct during his three years has given Washington entire satisfaction--reluctantly parts with him, on account of a rheumatic affection--knowledge in farming and mode of managing [GW's] business--Washington has great confidence in Pearce's honesty, sobriety, industry and skill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges the General Assembly's vote of thanks--he declares that his \"highest ambition has been, by faithfully and zealously serving my country to the utmost of my abilities, in all the public employments of my life, to merit the approbation of my fellow citizens.\"--he now looks forward to his return to \"private occupation in the shades of rural retirement.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes a long letter to his new manager--he has received Anderson's letter and reports--intends separating old and new cattle, etc.--approves killing old bulls--\"... it has always been my custom to supply [my table] with the best [meat]\"--permission to purchase hogs and cattle--distillery, \"the place for, and means of conducting it, is left entirely to yourself\"--cutting down trees in front of house--\"I never expected that that ground [in front of house] would give corn in proportion to the labour I meant to bestow on it--the primary objects of the cultivation are to cleanse it thoroughly of the undergrowth, and to lay it down (as mentioned in my Memorandums) to grass for Pasture, or pleasure grounds, and in order that it may be well worked and prepared for these ...\"--don't finish new road at sacrifice of crops--mill race--wants ditch and fence along this road from Mansion House enclosure to Muddy Hole to be woodland pasture for brood mares--barn floor at Dogue Run--new mill race will avoid high land, which caused leak--boats and seines to be put in order for fishing season--iron for wheel bands--raising turnips, especially Swedish--potatoes--rotation of crops--potatoes planted between corn rows--evaluation of Mr. Pearce's work--filling ice house--fear of fire at Mount Vernon, \"there is nothing that fills my mind with more apprehension when I am from home\"--encloses grape seeds and eggs of silkworm to give gardener--Mrs. Washington requests to pay particular attention to the [Bacon (?)].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a troublesome set of false teeth that Washington was returning for repair.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes detailed instructions about the management of his farms--he has received Anderson's reports and inventory--approves placement of distillery at mill as temporary measure--discusses a new road--the dry well in cellar at north end of house to be filled with ice, leaving it open--it melted before, because it was not done correctly--pork is kept there now--he sends new red clover seed discovered by farmer in Jerseys, also potato seeds--Washington will write Landon Carter about sending peas--Anderson should exercise his own judgment on cutting back thorn hedges to thicken them--Washington mentions that Anderson's inventory indicates the loss of a large boat, which would be the second of his fishing boats to have gone missing--he notes in the Alexandria store accounts the great number of spades, etc., carpenters tools, charged to him, and he fears embezzlement--things are to be bought from merchants only on written order from Anderson, as was done in the past--ends by asking Anderson how the grain and vetch are doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks for Carter's answers to queries--he will respond when he is not so \"occupied with the duties of my public station\"--he asks Carter to let manager, James Anderson, know whether he can get 30 bushels of peas from him, as soon as possible, because Washington always likes to have his seed on hand before he begins to prepare the ground--Washington will pay Carter as soon as delivered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sells his presidential horses to Elizabeth Powel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington acknowledges receipt of Andersons reports \u0026amp; letter -- Andersons opinion of the overseers is no doubt correct, and \"if the Negroes will not do their duty by fair means, they must be compelled to do it\" -- despite Washingtons policy of feeding, clothing, and caring for the slaves, they will try to shirk their work with feigned sickness especially after night walking, and must be examined promptly when claiming sickness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to ask Carter to inform James Anderson when peas will be delivered--he affirms Anderson's suggestion that Carter send the order by wagon to the Potomac where Washington's boat can carry it to Mount Vernon--the roads from Stafford Court House to Occoquon are in terrible shape, making this plan the most expedient--Washington will, of course, pay for the use of Carter's wagon--the matter rests between Carter and Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received Anderson's letter with reports--as \"the public business presses me\" and as he expects to be at Mount Vernon shortly, he tells Anderson to carry on--enclosed is a letter from Landon Carter about peas he is to furnish, but as it is unintelligible to Washington, he also encloses his reply to Carter so Anderson can read about the transportation plans and forward the letter--Washington adds a comment about wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he sends the purchased coach horses to her--he hopes they will be treated well as they have been by him--\"as taking formal leave is not among the most pleasant circumstances of one's life\" he bids her adieu by letter until they see each other at Mt. Vernon--his remaining time in city will be taken up in packing--Nelly and Mrs. Washington join him in saying farewell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's receipt to Powel for $1000 paid upon delivery to her of his \"Town Coach horses\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Powel's letter teasing him about finding Martha Washington's letters in the writing desk [see letter Elizabeth Powel to George Washington, Mar. 11, 1797]--\"But admitting that they had fallen into more inquisitive hands, the correspondence would, I am persuaded, have been found to be more fraught with expressions of friendship, than of enamoured love, and consequently, if the ideas of the possessor of them, with respect to the latter passion, should have been of the Romantic order to have given them the warmth, which was not inherent, they might have been committed to the flames.\"--he hopes to see Powel in Virginia--gives her names of recommended taverns and inns and distances from Philadelphia to Mt. Vernon--roads in fairly good shape--much repair work to do around Mt. Vernon, \"we are like the beginners of a new establishment, having everything in a manner to do.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipt for £200 Virginia Currency, part payment for 400 acres of land in Gloucester County, the land Washington had purchased from Mr. John Dandridge, Aug. 1, 1789; land to be conveyed to George Ball when he pays £300 more in cash and executes a mortgage for two additional payments, totaling £800. Interest 6% per annum. Signed by George Washington. Memorandum: first payment £3 short, signed George Ball. Second payment to be made before April 10, 1798--signed by Washington and Ball. Under date 1805 Nov. 3, George Ball gives permission for sale and transfer of land by George Washington's executors to Burwell Bassett. Witnessed by Wm. Wirt.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington thanks Howard for inquiring of Henry Gough the price of cattle. GW thinks the price of $200 for \"a bull calf of nine months old\" too high. However, he will ask his manager if \"a calf of this Spring\" is worth $100, he may consider pursuing it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of pictures with their dimensions:Cupid's pastime, Sunrising, Do setting, the Cottage, The Herdsman, Young Herdsmn, the Flight, Evening, Morning, Nymphs Bathg, the Storm, The good Sqr, four Gibralter pictures, Jones and Pearson, Quebec \u0026amp; dervelast, Prospects, four of them, Thunderstorm, Storm with lights, Moonlight, A Storm, Davis's Streights, The Greenland Fishery, Hunting piece, Portrait of Dogs, Foundg Hospital, From a Picture, 2 landscapes.  Reverse side contains instructions for white-washing the garret rooms, painting three of them and the cupulo and roof, painting the Piazza outside and inside, above and below.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington presents Mrs. Robert Morris with the lustre which hung in the large drawing room in Philadelphia--it came by mistake to Alexandria--he had left the furniture in the two largest rooms of the house they were renting from the Morris family in case President Adams wanted it--parts of it Washington intended to sell, parts to dispose of in other ways--but except for the pictures, he left it all and offered it to Adams for \"reduced prices\"--Adams declined and it was left for Mr. Lear and Mr. Dandridge to dispose of them--this explains why the lustre was packed up and sent to Alexandria--Washington sends it back unopened and hopes it will be received without injury--he sends his regards to Bishop White [her brother]--Nelly Custis and her brother [G.W.P. Custis] are in the Federal City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated at the top, the list of 11 suits includes: \"1 Full Suit of Regimentals;\" ditto half; and suits of Spanish cloth; olive colour; dark brown; lighter brown; half mourning; raven grey; black; then under the heading \"Velvet - Silk - \u0026amp; Cassimer\" 1 full Suit – Velvet, 1 Uncut.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to James McAlpin, tailor in Philadelphia, regarding an order for clothes and a delinquent order for nankeens. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel. Note on panel, 'By Mr. Custis'\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostmarked by hand \"Alex 22 May,\" franked by Washington, excellent black seal with Washington's family seal imprinted, Washington's watermark (incomplete).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWriting to his agent in Philadelphia, Washington asks him to inform John Aitken, Philadelphia cabinetmaker, that no keys came for the secretary (writing desk) and the side table [sideboard].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon--agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms and modes of carrying them into effect--some minor modifications may be necessary--overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question--comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial--grass and oat fields at Mt. Vernon--farm and woodland pastures--\"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it--grass at River Farm--Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows--wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind--approves Anderson's plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible--is not inclined to place Anderson's compensation for running the distillery and other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage--Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him and if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation--will also hire a clerk if necessary--but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all--no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work--Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to James McAlpin, his tailor in Philadelphia, regarding payment for clothing made for George Washington Parke Custis. Washington instructs McAlpin to contact Clement Biddle, his agent in Philadelphia, to receive payment. Washington then addresses the issue of an escaped indentured servant named John Cline, stating, 'it was always my intention to have given him his freedom (as I did by the other servants under similar circumstances) when I retired from Public life had he remained with me'. Autograph letter signed, 1 page, with integral address panel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks if there is anyone Pearce can recommend as an overseer of Union farm--the dairies and fowls being attended by the overseer's wife--Washington hopes Pearce's crops have been good--his are as good as can be expected--hessian fly--inquires to the possibility of purchasing 3 or 4 hundred bushels of rye in Pearce's neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington extends an invitation to Bushrod and wife. Will send a chariot to Colchester to meet them. Will not expect them for dinner which is at 3 O'Clock. With Mrs. Washington (Martha) he extends his best regards and compliments to Col. Blackburn \u0026amp; family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Rufus King, the American Minister in London, had the decree of Virginia's High Court of Chancery published in London Gazette for 2 successive months--King sent copies of the paper to Washington, who forwards one to Bushrod and quotes from King's letter about publishing the decree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington commiserates with Lewis over his runaway slave (\"the loss of your Servant\") -- this will become more frequent -- \"I wish from my Soul that the Legislature of this State could see the policy of the gradual abolition of Slavery. It might prevt. much future mischief.\" -- writes about Lewis coming to make his home at Mt. Vernon -- Lewis will be treated as a member of the family, and not paid -- his duties will be to entertain guests and visitors after the Washington retires to bed or study, \u0026amp; also to record a few papers at times -- Lewis can take advantage of his library (\"I have a great many instructive Books, on many subjects, as well as amusing ones\") -- he can perhaps also gain some knowledge from observing management of the farms by Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscussion of William Pearce's employment at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript Architectural Plan of a room in the garret of Mount Vernon sent from George Washington to Clement Biddle when purchasing a stove for the room.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes and measured drawing in Washington's hand, specifying how a stove could be installed in a corner of one of the garret or attic bedrooms at Mount Vernon. Drawn at \"a scale of a foot to an inch\" Washington remarks that \"every part of it may be exactly measured and perfectly understood by any workman.\" While not dated (but on paper watermarked 1795, and therefore possibly as early as that), the drawing appears to be either a draft or Washington's file copy of a similar plan sent to Clement Biddle on 15 September 1797, cf. RM-1122.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Biddle to note that the picture frames arrived unbroken--asks Biddle to send 4 gilt frames without glass for paintings, giving measurements for these--also gives corrected dimensions for stove ordered earlier--encloses autograph plan of the room for which it is intended [see drawing under same date]--the new quarter's interest on his certificates will pay for these things--asks Biddle to insert enclosed advertisement, and to send the history of the United States by author unknown but \"which contains Nos. 5 and 6 alluded to in Col. Hamilton's late pamphlet\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington sends this letter to Lafayette by his son--he expresses sympathy for Lafayette's sufferings, and joy at hearing of his release from prison--he explains why G.W. Lafayette did not come to live with him immediately on his arrival in America, the \"delicate and responsible situation in which I stood as a public officer\"--young Lafayette's conduct has been exemplary--filial affection made him impatient to return to France as soon as he heard of his father's release--Mr. Felix Frestel has been like a father to the boy--Lafayette has never stood higher in the affection of the people of America--Washington writes \"I have once more retreated to the shades of my own Vine and Fig tree, where I shall remain with best vows for the prosperity of that country for whose happiness I have toiled many years , to establish its Independence—Constitution—\u0026amp; Laws—and for the good of mankind in general, until the days of my sojournment, which cannot be many, are accomplished.\"--young George will tell Lafayette of affairs in America and politics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will write to Bushrod Washington for papers mentioned in her memorandum--says that \"Having had as little to do with Lawyers as any man of my age I pretend not to be a competent judge of\" the lawyer Swan's claims--claims not to know much about the case at hand [a suit being brought by heirs of Simon Pearson against George Washington, Triplett and others who purchased land from Pearson in 1763; Washington later selling his portion to Lund Washington to make up part of Hayfield farm where Elizabeth resided] but shares what he knows of the merits, possible expense, and prospects of the matter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Bushrod about the suit of Thomas Pearson, heir entail to his brother Simon Pearson for lands sold by latter to George Washington, William Triplett, and George Johnson--Washington had later sold his portion to Lund Washington, making it part of the Hayfield farm now occupied by Lund's widow Elizabeth--the suit is founded on some supposed irregularity in last proceedings of the time--Washington asks Bushrod's opinion on certain points of the case.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's letter to William Stoy references medical treatment requested for Christopher, Washington's body servant, who had been bitten by a dog with rabies.  Stoy was a minister of the German Reformed Church in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.  He discovered a \"cure\" for hydrophobia and Stoy's Drops, a popular cure-all medicine. Celebrated for curing person bit by 'Mad animals,' Stoy successfully treats Christopher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the character, etc. of a Mrs. Forbes living in Richmond, recommended by John Brooke to be housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--Mrs. Washington \"is exceedingly fatigued \u0026amp; distressed for want of a good housekeeper\"--mentions the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes McCarty a counter-proposal for a possible exchange of lands (5664 acres of McCarty's Sugar Land holdings in Loudoun County, Virginia, for 12,226 acres of Washington's on the Kanawha and Cole Rivers)--Washington makes a new proposition in the unsuccessful negotiation--he insists his lands on the Kanawha will become more valuable soon--a restored peace in Europe would increase immigration to America--Washington wants no legal difficulties resulting from any entail of McCarty's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received Bushrod's letters and the copy of the deed to William Williams for 589 acres of land, but finds it \"singular\" that the writ docking entail of land cannot be located in the court records--he sends Bushrod further information from his own files to aid the further search in this matter of the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook. Letterpress copy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington agrees to high wages demanded by Mrs. Forbes, because of desperate need of a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--asks Bushrod to make further enquiries concerning Mrs. Forbes and her habits, listing questions of interest--she will not eat at same table with the family, \"for if this was once admitted no line satisfactory to either party, perhaps, could be drawn thereafter\"--he wants Bushrod to ask Mrs. Forbes about hiring or buying a good Negro cook--the postscript (which is not in the letterpress copy, but present here) inquires about legal practices that could impinge on the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA printed bank check, completed in George Washingtons hand, made out to Gideon Worth in the amount of $103 and drawn on the Bank of Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes of the order for the settlement of Colville estate, and Mr. Keith's queries regarding how to publish it--there is no word of Mrs. Forbes--Washington rehashes the correspondence regarding Mrs. Forbes and thinks that the conduct of Robert Brooke \"has been very ungenteel\" in not answering letters concerning Mrs. Forbes, unless the letters somehow miscarried.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington proposing that Mr. Parkinson lease one of his farms and agreeing to allow him to come over from England to see farm.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that Law's pointer shall be taken care of at Mt. Vernon until he sends for him--pleasing to hear that Maryland to aid \"important objects on this River\"; hopes Virginia legislature will too--returns letter from the Marquis Cornwallis and other recent enclosures from Law--\"To stand high in the estimation of so respectable a character as Lord Cornwallis is a circumstance which must be as pleasing as it is honourable to you.\"--the Washingtons are glad to hear Mrs. Law and child are well--\"we remain in statu quo\"--compliments of season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes due on Kanhawa County land. Requests General Lee's original deed of conveyance for Kentucky land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree page letter written from Mount Vernon that shows Washington's frustration with his adopted grandson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to White to thank him for passing on information about the memorial before Congress and debates concerning the \"disgraceful topic\" occupying House of Representatives [Representative Matthew Lyon's attack on Rep. Roger Griswold]--he decries party feuds--mentions trouble with France and how he had hoped they would unify Congress--asks White what the general opinion of Col. Monroe's \"view of the Conduct of the Executive of the United States\" is.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome accounts have been sent to Washington, left from Pearce's time at Mt. Vernon--Mr. Lear--Messers Fosters and May--in craddling the wheat, Washington wishes to catch it in the hand--inquires of the possibility of obtaining someone on the Eastern Shore, who understands the business--scythes--Mr. Stuart.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses an extract from Rev. Belknap in order to enlist the aid of Chase in answering the questions. Washington wants to encourage Belknap whom he believes to be a man of merit and scholarship.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington expresses his opinions on Anderson's \"Memorial\" to him on proposed plan of work at Mt. Vernon -- agrees substantially with his principles for conducting the different farms \u0026amp; modes of carrying them into effect -- some minor modifications may be necessary -- overseers don't need to know anything except to obey orders without question -- comments on specifics in Anderson's Memorial -- grass \u0026amp; oat fields at Mt. Vernon -- farm \u0026amp; woodland pastures -- \"Although there will be little or no cultivation at the Mansion House after the year 1798, yet keeping up the fences - getting fuel and performing other multifarious jobs\" make it difficult to predict force necessary to work it -- grass at River Farm -- Muddy Hole, Dogue Run, Union Farm turned more to meadows -- wishes new mill race to be completed because he wishes to keep mill busy through the season by purchasing wheat to grind -- approves Andersons plan of a distillery to make profit, and will put carpenters to it as soon as possible -- Washington is not inclined to place Andersons compensation for running the distillery \u0026amp; other business on footing Anderson suggests [Washington and Anderson to share the profits from distillery] but prefers to pay a standing wage -- Washington gives his reasons, and will pay £140 to him \u0026amp; if he establishes the distillery which answers purposes, he will increase the salary in appreciation -- will also hire a clerk if necessary -- but if River Farm is rented, won't increase his wages at all -- no overseer necessary for Mansion House, Will can do the work -- Washington doesn't want one overseer overlooking both Union and Dogue Run because he has \"always found, however, that Negroes will either idle or slight their work if they are not closely attended to.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to his nephew about contracting for a supply of corn for his distillery at Mount Vernon; mentions his manager Mr. Anderson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses 3 tobacco notes--requests Peter to dispose of them \"in safe hands\" for what they will bring--60 or 120 days credit make little difference.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington responds to Adams on accepting the appointment of Lieutenant General and Commander in Chief of the American Armies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTransmit receipt for tobacco note sent by Peter--\"I am ignorant of the principles, on which I am called upon to pay for picking a Tenants tobacco; but presuming it was proper, I thank you for having done it\"--deposit tobacco in hands of Mr. Peter, \"your father\" to be disposed of by him--encloses postnote for $100, deduct what is owned him and return balance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter, signed. George Washington writes to Rev. Jonathan Boucher includes one of Washington's most memorable quotes, his profession that \"Peace, with all the world is my sincere wish\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he prefers to take a chance on shipping tobacco to foreign markets rather than accept low prices in this country--he desires to know if any foreign bound ships in Georgetown will accept it on consignment, though, before making a final decision--\"I am gathering strength.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he intends to build 2 houses not far from Capital, but not as large as Francis imagined--he expects to complete them before Congress \"as I am never long in executing a measure I have once resolved on.\"--the plans are in the hands of Mr. White or Dr. Thornton, and Francis can decide himself how many boarders they will accommodate--there will be three flush stories in each building and garret rooms for servants--if these buildings will suit, they will be ready in time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDated \"16th September 1798 at Night\" Washington writes that he is too busy to answer lengthy letters of remonstrance or complaints when a short conversation on the road or any of farms would be far more satisfactory--he will never hesitate to express opinion on his own affairs, and resents the implication that he will not listen to Anderson's criticisms and suggestions--gives instructions in planting of different farms--denies he suspects Anderson of unfairness in his accounts--Washington tells him not to buy wheat too fast but adjust it to the market for flour--he won't go into such lengthy correspondence again since he sees Anderson every day--Washington opines that he cannot open his lips to ask question of overseer or make suggestion without hurting Anderson's feelings--\"It must be obvious to yourself, that it is by my Rents, and the Sales of my lands that I have been enabled to get along \u0026amp; to support the expence of this house. The Farms do little more than support themselves, and those who overlook them.\"--Washington writes \"I will, once for all, Mr. Anderson, say (and I never profess what I do not feel) that I have an esteem, regard \u0026amp; friendship for you; but I shall repeat that this will never prevent me from expressing my mind fully and freely in all matters relative to my business.\"–he is also sorry Anderson's son has suddenly decided to quit, but hopes Anderson can quickly find a substitute for him at the distillery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's deer park declined while he was away serving as president. In 1792 he replaced its fence with a ha-ha or walled ditch, drawn here in black.  Six years later, he planned a new course for the ha-ha, represented by the dotted line following \"the natural shape of the hill.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe entire letter has to do with the financial problems of the Charles Washington's, and George Washington's offer of One Thousand dollars. Washington shows great displeasure in the families \"deplorable\" state of affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePres. Adams had just appointed the 36 year old nephew of Gen. Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States. Gen. Washington indicates his approval of Pres. Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident John Adams had just appointed Bushrod to the Supreme Court of the United States. George Washington indicates his approval of Adams' choice as well as his awareness of the difficulties Bushrod can expect to encounter as Associate Justice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFinal letter of response confirming that he had received the book \"Proofs of a Conspiracy\" by John Robison-a Baravarian member of the Illuminati. Washington reassures Snyder that he is aware of the Illuminati's objective to overturn ... \"all Government and all Religion ...\" but he does not believe these tenets were being propagated by the Freemasonry in America. Washington comments he has no time to read being preoccupied with Mt. Vernon repairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington congratulates the Carters on the anticipated birth of their 12th child. Washington has \"abundant reason to be thankful for my own recovery\" from a fever which \"deprived me of 20 lbs of my weight; which ... is nearly restored.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that, despite what she had heard, he has not been suffering from the \"desolating fever\"--he dines at Mr. Willing's (Powel's brother) this day and will have tea with Powel afterward.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand and signed by Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, on Washington's watermarked paper. Washington writes in answer to the firm's letter of 24 October that he does not, as a rule, accept gifts such as their offered literary and miscellaneous paper--however because he does like to support such \"publications which may be useful \u0026amp; beneficial to our country\" he wishes to enter a subscription for it, if they will forward terms.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the hand of and signed \"G. Washington\" Tobias Lear or Alexander Hamilton, Washington writes that, as he has no experience with claims such as hers, he must refer her to Gov. Trumbull or members of Congress for information on how to go about applying for half pay due her on behalf of late father Col. John Durkee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he will breakfast with Mrs. Powel \"tomorrow at her usual hour, if named to him.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes his thanks to Powel for her help in selecting and securing presents for Washington's family members in Virginia--in particular, for the prints and for her offer to choose something handsome to present Eleanor P. Custis--he considers muslin the best gift--asks her to locate some memento for Mrs. Washington--and asks her \"to procure the second edition\" of the present which she intends for Eliza Law lest there be \"a contest ... in which an innocent Babe may become the victim of strife\"--he hopes to leave town Friday or Saturday, but will call on her before going.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Powel expressing his gratitude for the articles she sent and her assistance in selecting them--he encloses $75 in payment--he will deliver her letter to Mrs. [Eliza Custis] Law and give the doll to Eliza.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to send a $500 check drawn on the Bank of Alexandria so Mr. Blagden can proceed laying in materials to build Washington's houses in the Federal City--he briefly describes a building he saw in Philadelphia like what he wants built and \"if this is not incongruous with the rules of architecture, I should be glad to have my two houses executed in this style.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Stuart that he was pleased to find in Philadelphia recently that so many \"Gentlemen of family fortune \u0026amp; high expectations\" seek commissions in army--this, and the vain attempt to keep him to any literary pursuits, gave Washington idea to get Washington Custis a commission as Cornet--he also has the conviction that if real danger threatened the country \"no young man ought to be an idle spectator of its defence;\"--this would also divert Custis's attention from thoughts of marriage--Washington wanted to consult Mrs. Stuart and Martha before offering it, but Mr. Lear wrote to Custis about it and concealment of the idea is now impossible--Custis is now a cornet in the troop commanded by Lawrence Lewis--the Lieutenant is Lawrence Washington, Junr. of Chotanck--the matter still must be approved by the President and Senate, of course so it should not to be talked of publicly till then--Mrs. Washington consents but it must have Mrs. Stuart's permission--Washington's caution is because Custis is an only son, the only male of his great great grandfather's family--Providence will protect Custis in camp or field of battle as it would in domestic life.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis memorandum includes totals of the land to be cultivated and that in woods, waste, etc., probably all on Dogue Run farm--list of hands on Dogue Run with their [Ages?, probably drawn up with idea of renting the farm.] Also contains statements that wheat and cattle can be had also at reasonable valuation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes in response to his nephew's query about the offer to become the 'Guardian of Nelly' so as to authorize a license for Lawrence and Nelly to marry. He also encourages Lawrence to acknowledge the Secretary of War's offered military commission and either accept or decline the appointment. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived 4 copies of prints of deaths of Montgomery and Warren [done by John Trumbull]--cannot remember price on subscription lists, so asks T. to let him know the amount and also whether he can receive remittances for his brother in this county--doesn't know whether he paid in advance--papers from Philadelphia have not been unpacked yet--paper accompanying prints says rest of proposed design has been abandoned, due to \"peculiarity of the times\"--coming marriage of Nelly Custis and [Lawrence] Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Brainerd that he sympathizes with his calamities, but cannot give him pecuniary aid--has had difficulty collecting rents due him and adds that \"the income of my estate does not at this time hardly meet my current expenses\"--further, he believes in helping his friends and neighbors first, and that is all he has the means of doing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Joseph Anthony concerning payment due after the acquisition of a set of engraved prints by the artist, John Trumbull. The prints were titled 'The Death of General Montgomery in the Attack of Quebec (December 31, 1775)', depicting the death of Richard Montgomery during the attack of Quebec; and 'The Death of General Warren - The Battle of Bunker Hill (June 17, 1775)', depicting the death of Dr. Joseph Warren. These prints were sold on a subscription basis and, having made the initial payment in 1790, Washington is requesting how to pay the final installment. This letter is addressed to Joseph Anthony, John Trumbull's agent in America. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn a former letter Washington had ordered a uniform to be made as instructed by Secretary of War to be ready by Feb. 22 -- here he suggests sending it by way of Judge Bushrod Washington, who should be leaving Philadelphia for Mount Vernon shortly -- Washington wants the goods packed in a custom-built portmanteau of stiff thick leather, 2 feet long and 2 ft. 9 in round with a flap for brushes, blacking, and so on, with an iron bar running through staples, and a good lock -- he says an able craftsman would have no trouble building one from that description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains Washington's survey of land purchased from George and James Mercer in the neighborhood of Four Mile Run in Arlington, County, Va., known as the Washington['s] Forest tract--Second page shows comparison of three surveys: Gray's \u0026amp; Adams Patents 1724 \u0026amp; 1730; Jn. Houghs, Nov. 1766; Washington's April 3 and 4, 1799. Does not include a map.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington inquires about the uniform he ordered, saying that the last delay was supposed to have been the gold thread which was expected in spring shipping--he requests no further unnecessary delay--asks McAlpin to send it in a portmanteau mentioned earlier and by some person coming through to Alexandria to be left at Post office or stage office there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington follows up on last winter's conversation in Philadelphia, and accepts Boudinot's offer of some of his wine, since his (Washington's) letters seem to have miscarried and a new order will reach Mr. Pintard in Madeira only after his stock is almost exhausted--Biddle will handle the transaction on his behalf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from George Washington to Alexander Addison regarding money owed on the sale of land at Millers Run in Pennsylvania. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he has received McAlpins letters of the 24th and 27th -- he thanks McAlpin for his efforts in furnishing uniform coat although he failed -- he mentions Mr. Bahr in New York, a tailor who embroidered a cloak for Washington when the capital was in New York, and suggests asking him -- if this fails and the coat has not been sent to Europe yet, he asks McAlpin to keep it and inform him of its state and what can be done with it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington rented the slaves from Mrs. Penelope Manley French, widow of Daniel French of Rose Hill. In July 1799, Washington wrote to Mrs. French's son-in-law, Benjamin Delany about returning the slaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington encloses notes for 2 hogsheads of tobacco, and asks Peter to try to sell them in Georgetown or get credit for them--Washington plans to be in Georgetown for a meeting of the Potomac Company on the 5th of August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. George Washington acknowledges and thanks John Beale Bordley for presenting him with a copy of Bordley's recently published book, Essays and Notes on Husbandry and Rural Affairs. The book was delivered to Mount Vernon by Secretary of War James McHenry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome time ago a mulatto girl, body servant to Mrs. Washington, ran away--she was found in Portsmouth, N.H.--asks Bassett that since he is going to Portsmouth, would he take steps to send her back--a Frenchman enticed her away but has left her--if she causes no further trouble, she won't be punished--Washington doesn't wish him to do anything \"unpleasant, or troublesome\" to bring her back.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter George Washington writes to Lewis about the rent and value of his various properties along with the slaves that work on those properties, although he writes about his aversion \"to sell the over-plus [of negroes] I cannot because I am principled against this kind of traffic in the human species. - To hire them out, is almost as bad, because they could not be disposed of in families to any advantage, and to disperse the families I have an aversion.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington takes the liberty of transmitting a letter from Colonel Pickering to the Commissioners of the Federal City for their consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarriage is sent as Mrs. P. requested--expects to see them about 3:00--Mrs. W. has been very ill--sent for Dr. Craik at midnight--\"Hers has been a kind of Ague \u0026amp; fever - the latter never entirely, intermitting until now. - I sent for the Doctor to her on Sunday last, but she could not, until he came the second time - yesterday morning - be prevailed upon to take anything to arrest them.\" On outside of cover Washington has added that since sealing the letter her fever has returned--please inform Mrs. [Eliza P.C.] Law.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington is taking bark for fever and doing better--Washington will have Dr. Craik look at Roberts--if Roberts cannot do the work at the mill, Washington will have to employ another in order not to lose Fall business there--fears Anderson's health won't stand more attention to his work, either--will discuss his ideas on this later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he had received by Gen. William Washington the model of the improved gun carriage--he approves of new carriage and thinks that it will be much easier to introduce \"valuable improvements\" of this kind at the beginning of military exercises than after people become accustomed to the old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that business, many guests, and Mrs. Washington's illness have delayed his answer to Anderson--\"Health, being amongst, (if not the most) precious gift of Heaven; without which, we are but little capable of business, or enjoyment\" so, since Anderson feels he and family can't be healthy where they live, Washington cannot expect them to live there a year longer--he feels he will have no difficulty superintending his farms himself \"on the plain, simple, \u0026amp; regular system I am resolved, undeviatingly to pursue\"--he will rent the landing at the ferry, and will try to rent mill and distillery too--the purpose of this letter is to relieve Anderson from embarrassment arising from their bargain on one hand and his desire to leave because of health on the other--Washington reiterates that he has nobody else in mind to replace Anderson and intends to take over farm management himself should Anderson have to step down--he would take $500 per year for mill; Anderson knows better than he what the distillery should rent for--discusses terms for renting the distillery and mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that he was disappointed in their not being able to visit, but invites him and his wife to Mount Vernon in the Spring--he asks whether there is any wheat available for sale--Washington wants to keep his millers employed but his more alert neighbors bought up local wheat early--Mrs. Washington is still very unwell--he heard of the death of Charles Washington, his brother, in Berkeley, just the previous night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that delays in privately delivered mail caused his nephew's requests not to be fulfilled--no whiskey sent--rye from James Digges Dishman and from William Augustine will be gladly accepted if it is still available, and given gallon for bushel--Washington sends a 5 October 1799 price list of wheat in Alexandria [here separately cataloged].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington signed this sixty day note for $1500, dated at Alexandria, Va. 21 October 1799. On the reverse it is endorsed: \"This note was renewed on the 16th Decem. 1799 by Lawrence Lewis's note being discounted for the same Sum, which has been since paid ...\", endorsed by Herbert, also \"1500 -495 G. Washington Dec. 20.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to Martha Washington's sister informing her of her son John's appointment as a midshipman in the U.S. Navy. On the verso is Washington's draft of a response letter from John Henley to Secretary of the Navy Benjamin Stoddert for young Henley to copy. Enclosure: see October 16, 1799.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington states he has examined and approved accounts of ledger.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington has heard about Powell using a cutting box of new construction, better and simpler than the common kind--asks Powell to get him one and forward it to Col. Gilpin in Alexandria for him, if he is himself entirely pleased with it. (May refer to a \"chaff cutter\" or \"chaff box\" used for cutting straw chaff, hay, and oats into small pieces to facilitate mixing it with other forage.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to offer his thanks for their invitation to attend assemblies, but \"alas! our dancing days are no more.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes the rumor of his having been in Norfolk is false--\"I have never been farther from home since I left the Chair of Government, than the Federal city except when I was called to Philadelphia by the Secretary of War\"--extends his thanks for invitation to visit at Rosegill, however.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes to inform Alder that the wine sent by him from Madeira after the order sent through Pintard arrived in good condition will be paid for directly. (Written in Lear's hand, but speaks of him in the third person.)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAre invited to dine with Mr. Jacob Morris on Saturday,\"... where, in the conformity to custom, they will be obliged to drink Tea, and consequently must be deprived of the pleasure intended them by Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Powell\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMemorandum of questions about rents, bonds, crops, etc., probably to be asked his manager. Autograph document, fragment, docketed in another hand \"General Washington\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe plan below, is supposed to represent\nthe Piaza [Piazza] – The black describes the Tile which\nit is supposed remains uninjured - \u0026amp; the white \nstone, which will be necessary to replace the Tile \nthat has been damaged by the Frost – If this\nmode will answer and Knowles [John Knowles] -or Harry [Henry] Young\ncan be engaged – the work might be set about.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn indentured bricklayer and laborer, John Knowles worked at Mount Vernon from 1773 until 1784, as well as from 1786 until 1790. An indentured stonemason, Henry Young worked at Mount Vernon from 1774 until 1781, with an interruption in his services from 1776 until 1778.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"Rough field Notes taken by George Washington in running the courses of the Land bot. from George \u0026amp; Jas. Mercer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, half of a cover, franked by George Washington [only part of a signature remains], broken black seal with George Washington's initials, laminated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on best methods of planting and transplanting various kinds of trees and bushes, including a notation of the agricultural authority, Langley or Miller, from whom he got information. Also a notation on walks -- should be of gravel or Sand and winding and private -- the sides should be lined with Honey suckles -- sweetbrier-, and many other flowering shrubs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAddress leaf to Caesar Rodney, (the Governor of Delaware), signed by George Washington. Franked \"Public Service.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlat of unidentified farmland. Field with 4 plots. Acreage and brief description.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rotation schedule for Dogue-run and the other farms--7 field plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved invitation from plate used by President and Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment, likely from letter cover, \"Nelly Custis\" written by George Washington\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePartially printed dinner invitation from George Washington to Edward Hand. Not in Washington's handwriting. 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for blacksmithing tools, GW writes out entire receipt and has vendor, Adam Stephen sign it. Tools listed: bellows, tongs, etc. Autograph document, folio, signed by Adam Stephen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"[Ledger A, folio 13, Jan. 25, 1755 \"\"By 6 black Walnut Chairs ... £3.15;\"\" folio 19, Jan. 22, 1755 \"\"By [Col. Stephen] for 6 leather bottomed Chairs ... £3.15\"\"]. £3.15.0 for six common black walnut chairs to be delivered to his order.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sir - The purp. of this is to aquaint you of an Engagement we had with the Indians late this afternoon. Three of our men going out on pretense of looking after some horses met with a party of Indians within sight of the Fort, two of which escaped and alarm'd us; we immediately pursued them with a party of between fourty \u0026amp; fifty men undr command of Capt. Mercer, Lieut. Williams, Ensn. Carten, Ensign McCarty, Lt. Lemen \u0026amp; myself - after following them about a mile \u0026amp; an half, on rising a mountain we were fired on very smartly which we warmly returned ....\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAn early receipt regarding a slave at Mount Vernon, docketed by George Washington. The receipts reads \"Colo. George Washington, for the Hire of Carpenter James [and] Cr. by 5 yds of Negroes Cotton.\" Carpenter James was likely a slave carpenter hired to work on the renovation of Mount Vernon. The reverse contains a partial notation by Charles Washington, youngest brother of George, dated 23 April 1759.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond for one thousand pounds Virginia currency--for 350£ given by G.W. he has sold two tracts of land, one of 200 acres on Dogue Run, originally granted to 1st S. Darrell in 1794, and the other 300 acres on little Hunting Creek, originally part of tract granted to Matthew Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation to his half-brother to stop for a visit on his way to Williamsburg. Accounts with Mr. Carlyle not settled. Advice on the purchase of Clifton's land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for butter. Note at the bottom by Washington indicating an error of £1.0.0. Washington's endorsement on verso, Oct. 1761.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[William Digges of Warburton Manor, Prince Geo. Co. Md. Washington's neighbor, was one of those named in Clifton's suit against Carroll and other.] In this letter he annouces willingness to receive money due and \"wash my hands of ye troublesome affr.\"--also details on exchange of vinegar and other commodities.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For carrying 4 hhds tobacco and for kegs of butter. Receipted by Crawford.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To \"\"George Washington Esqr. a soldier in Capt. Jno Dalton's Company for being absent from Muster ...\"\" Teste copy signed by clerk, John West junr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLettice Corbin, Essex VA, writes to George Washington, regarding a slave bricklayer named George whom he has rented out to Washington and wondering if he will need the labor beyond the agreed term. Includes a follow-up receipt from Washington on 9 April 1766 outlining payment of 25 pounds in Virginia currency for the use of the bricklayer and acknowledgement of payment received by Geo. Turberville (signed) for Lettice Corbin. Autograph document signed, 1 page, with integral cover. Docketed in the hand of George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed, partly printed, signed by Jno. Montgomery [Capt.].Bill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for freight charges on one butt of wine shipped on \"Alexandria.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on farming, etc. wheat very poor, gave a very small amount of flour--ground has been either very wet or frozen since Washington's departure, thus holding up the plowing--mention of a good slave whom Mr. Adam will not sell for £50.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about crops and planting. Washington in Williamsburg at Burgess meeting, then onto Dismal Swamp. Martha includes a postscript at the end of the letter. One of only two extant examples of correspondence from Martha Washington to George Washington, Martha penned this six line postscript with news and greetings on the second page of a letter from Lund Washington to George on March 30, 1767.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter pertains to the estate of the Rev. Charles Green.  (See letter of Wm. Savage to George Washington \u0026amp; George Wm Fairfax, 1767 April 24).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of weather and activities at Mt. Vernon. \"The carpenters are laying the barn floor in the Neck.\" Waiting for the brickmaker's arrival, \"The negroes are all well. Bishop has sowed half his field in wheat and made two casks of cider.\" Expecting a \"great crop of corn.\" \"The Children are very well \u0026amp; were yesterday at Alexandria Church ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCondition of crops, wheat and corn--sowing--ditchers--several of the Negroes lately sick--Alton's Morris', Cleveland's and Bishops farms--brickmaker failed to report for work--timothy and lucerne--Cleveland's barn floor finished--compliments to Mrs. Washington, her children are well and send love, also their love to Coll. Wm. Fairfax and his lady.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's lost horses have not returned to Mt. Vernon--the corn crop--ditchers--sowing wheat and making cider--Price (brickmaker) has returned because they could get no other--none available in Mr. Piper's shipload of servants--milldam--how to get brickwood across creek?--half planks for Morris' barn floor--children are well--glad Mrs. W. has benefited from springs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £12.18 for teaching Miss [Martha Parke] Custis music \"ending in April last.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis bond is the agreement between George Washington and his neighbor, John Posey, confirming Posey's debt of £2000 owed to George Washington. Posey's right as a French and Indian War veteran and part of the Proclamation of 1763 to claim up to 3,000 acres of land west of the Appalachian mountains is conveyed to Washington to pursue these unclaimed western lands. Signed by Posey at the conclusion, with the signatures of John Parke Custis, Martha Parke Custis, and Amelia Posey (John Posey's daughter) as witnesses. The document and docket on verso is in the hand of George Washington. Autograph document, signed by John Posey, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Sales of 69 Barrels Herrings on Acct. of George Washington Esqr of Virginia.\"--Charges for freight commission, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeals with mill and farm affairs--\"Our mill is once more in a bad way\"--wall of water pit falling down.\"--\" ... give yourself no uneasiness or anxiety about the mill, you may depend I will use every precaution to prevent further damages.\"--sale of flour--wheat fields look promising--all are well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses sales of herring and current account owed them--market for herring and flour low at present.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £3.15 for freight on 300 bushels oats.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpects he has \"hird\" from Col. Fairfax in re selling furniture at Belvoir--asks him to set a date and advertise sale and he will attend--needs 100 bushels of wheat, 20 barrells of corn and money for management of Fairfaxes Berkeley plantation--hopes he won't think him troublesome, but Fairfax has left him in great confusion--asks him to inform W. Peyton if account delivered Peyton by Willis will not be received by Washington in settlement with Peyton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBalance due, plus interest accrued from Oct. 4, 1771 - to Miss Janny Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePossibly may object to his paying £7 to overseers, but this worked out with Col. Fairfax since four overseers to settle in woods and raise only corn--land nearly worn out, explains his system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWest as far as Goose Creek on way to Mt. Vernon but indisposed and could not go further--needs £50 for management Fairfax estates, if convenient send £10 by bearer and he will get rest when next rides to Belvoir--asks to trouble him with business at General Court--i.e. encloses letter to Augustine Willis for collection of £250, if he gets this will not need the money from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for the money which enabled him to send 5 or 6 hands to Red Stone--understands Mr. Thruston is very much pleased with this country, particularly Washngton's property there--his brother to leave for there soon--does not approve of renting Belvoir \"for so short a time\"--will try to see Mr. Delany soon--please pay Mr. Moore the £40 or £60.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites of Fairfaxes arrival in England, both are pretty well recovered--acknowledges receipt of Washington letters and packages forwarded to Fairfaxes at York--let him know if he can do any favour for the \"Neptune\" this year--Rev. Bumaly pleased to hear of Washington's health, admires him much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas collected rents according to promise--forgot to give him tobacco he had in his pocket, what should he do with it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDisagrees with Fairfax on renting raccoon branch to highest bidder--thinks should keep fisheries to encourage sale of whole property--minor tenant problems discussed--Daniel Stone wants refusal of west point fishery and 200 acres at £20--if convenient hopes can have sale before harvest as it would be difficult for him to attend then.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBearer Richard Butcher wants to sell bills of exchange--asks approval on bills for Colo. Fairfax.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests instructions for bond to be drawn for tenant, Mr. Morton--bond for things purchased at sale [of Belvoir items]--asks for enough bags for 50 bushels of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains reason for delay of his bond because one person he wanted for bondsman has been abroad--now has Mayor Lowry as security and will get one other before taking over the premises.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas arrived at Belvoir with bond unexecuted--since he had intimations from Washington that his own settlement at Belvoir would be disagreeable to Washington and not wanting to give offense, decided he would be content to hold the place for only a year--at end of the time, hopes all prejudices and difficulties will be ironed out.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReference to sale of Mercer's estate--reports he has regained his health by disuse of coffee--announces the death of Philip Ludwell Lee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest on behalf of local committee to see if Washington could furnish them ten barrells of powder for use of county--heard he had imported more than necessary--if he can get it to Malborough his scyths can be sent at same time--Mr. Fitzhugh informs him he will have the pleasure of Washington's company Friday night on way to meeting of the Delegates.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDraft for £40 on Mr. William Molleson, Merchant, London.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned over to Wm. Fairfax account by G.W. on reverse and later docketed to that effect.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill let Col. Simpson have money, but had difficulty in selling bill of exchange for continental money -- no word of escaped painter Cleveland -- work on store house and wash house [office] -- John [Broad] and negroes sick -- wet weather and wheat sowing -- scarcity of spinning wheels -- Lanphier supposed to repair old ones -- Committee has made choice of officers for militia -- \"the remains of our company\" to form company and ask Committee of Safety for commissions for officers -- Mrs. Washington to pick up Mrs. [Eleanor] Custis at Mr. B[enedict] Calvert's and go \"down the country\" -- the \"Stoco man\" still working on dining room and Sears on chimney -- fears George Washington mistaken about draught of chimney piece -- wash house [office] to have two front doors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeeting Mrs. W. at Mr. Digges across river--thinks Mr. Harrison will accept W-n's offer--Alexa. \u0026amp; Loudon people worried about Mrs. W.'s presence at Mt. V.--he thinks there's no danger--\"her old acquaintance the attorney\" wouldn't permit Lord Dunmore to come up river \u0026amp; take her--if necessary he can get her away quickly--she leaves soon for \"down the country\" with son and daughter-[in-law]--he writes G.W. weekly--rain prevents sowing wheat--repairing tumbling dam--work on wash or servent \u0026amp; store houses--bricklayers working on garden wall--John [Broad] sick--Sears sick--stucco work \u0026amp; chimney piece in dining room unfinished--bill of exchange--no word from [James] Cleveland or Simpson on western lands--John West wants money owed him--will pay Custis' bond from money of [Jenifer] Adams' bond--what to do with [Jenifer] Adams' land in Md.?--hopes to see G.W. in winter \"for whether things are made up or not I suppose you can leave the army in winter.\"--painter still absent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. W. \u0026amp; Mr. \u0026amp; Mrs. John Parke Custis stop a few days in Fredericksburg on way to Col. Bassett's--mill dam repair completed--too wet to plow--John Knowles (bricklayer) sick--John Broad back at work--Judge the taylor \u0026amp; Sears sick--stucco man at work on dining room--carpenters on wash house [office]--letters by Constitutional post most reliable--kept in Alexandria by Mr. Hendricks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed letter probably tells of Mrs. W's coming to camp--her long stay in New Kent after being sent for is ill-judged--nothing done about blocade of Potomac River--why he had to pay Mercer money--difficulties of paying in paper money--\"John Lowe the Barber says you owe him 7/6 for a false tale for your hair\"--James Cleveland came with certificates of improvements on Great Kanawa \u0026amp; Ohio land--settlers there left and went to Wheeling because of Indian attacks--won't return--G.W.'s servants sold and negroes left with Will Crawford--Stephens stayed, will get mill going there--work on dining room continues--little chance of getting absent painter from Lord Dunmore--will plant Bosenberries--difficulties in acquiring spinning wheels--expects another new one, \"so that we shall then have 7 ...\"--wash house [office] chimneys being set up--considers changing door plan, but hesitates altering G.W.'s plans--Skirmish at Hampton--next letter will be by Mrs. W. when she goes to camp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDining room almost finished--\"the Stucco Man agrees the ceilg. is a handsomer one than any of Colo. Lewises altho not half the work in it it was a plan recommen'd by Sears.\"--too late to turf the Ha Ha's--what proportions to use on gateways?--Lanphier no help on this or anything else--let him know in Spring what brick work to do after building the underpining \u0026amp; chimney to the house that will be placed opposite the store house--will plaster wash house or Servt's house [office] this winter--\"I suppose there is a wall to be built in the new garden next the Quarter I think I have heard you say you'd designd to have a House Built the whole length for Negroes ...\"--miller's time wasted with no wheat to grind--coopers work on mill dam \u0026amp; fencing--unable to buy slave--Lund goes to Stafford to settle mother's estate--will send his own negroes \"over the mountain\" for lack of anything to do in east--announces his intention to defend Mt. V. property against British--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of money since Washington left, together with money to and from Mrs. Washington--all were bills contracted before he left--Washington's mother wrote asking for \"linnen\" not obtainable there and other trifles--explains accounts paid--will try to raise stone out of banks for chimney tops to be put up this winter, for kitchen, storehouse and other house to be built opp.--painting kitchen, storehouse, and house--corn crop--if Washington approves will put up a strong house at Morrises for wine, rum, etc.--Comm. sent to sound the river decided channel too wide and therefore plan [to block river] impracticable or very expensive--so must defend plantations on Potomac with muskets--attitudes of people about defending property in area--sales of wheat--will forward spinning--problems and process of making salt peter--Mrs. Washington does not approve leaving Mrs. Barnes as housekeeper in her absence, so Lund will do housekeeping--house has been crowded with company since Mrs. Washington's return.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill transplant cherry trees, but thinks they will die--also plant vinyards and clean Hell Hole--much farm work to be done--shortage of help--illness--plasterer still here and Mrs. Washington has decided to have stucco in her room plain--wash house shingled and weather boarded but chimneys not up--report on timothy and other crops--has written every week--payment for sale of Col. Mercer's estate and letter in re. sale to Col. Tayloe--negro quarters need mending--difficulty of getting silver money--will try to collect rents--bull gored a wagon horse--Mrs. Barnes at Mt. Vernon--doesn't believe war ships will come up river this year--shortage of salt in area--his greetings to Mrs. Washington if she gets to camp before his letter--local militia officers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill alter servants hall since it is not intended for a wash house--thinks Jennifer Adams has not made a deed for his land unless very recently--Adams wanted to clear himself on charges of cutting timber--will try to get Washington out of bargain with Adams--run-away slave--thinks there will be no action on stopping navigation of Potomac or erecting batteries--will talk to Col. [Geo.] Mason about it--Mason ill--Committee for county chosen recently, lists names--Connelly [Tory] captured while going disguised through Md.--minute scheme for area not up to Conventions expectations--painter [run-away slave calling self Joseph Wilson] among prisoners taken at Hampton, does not want to return--Dunmore proclamation to free all indentured servants and slaves that go over to British--thinks white servants more likely to cause trouble--reviews servant situation, miller being paid and sitting idle--will grind 100 barrels of flour, possibly for export in exchange for arms--promises constant attention to Genl. Washington's affairs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExamination of [James] Cleveland re certificates of improvements on G.W.'s western lands--pd. Tho. Lawson for iron--Jennifer Adams' land--negro won't return to Va. from Adam's; should he be sold?--Col. [George] Mercer's \u0026amp; Col. [Geo. Wm.] Fairfax's estates--Bryan Fairfax's peculiar religious behavior--report of Dunmore attacking 100 men \"this side of the great Bridge ...\"--convention to raise 4000 men--Dunmore's negro troops--desires privateers to come and take Dunmore's squadron--negroes ill--Col. George Mason getting well--hopes for gunpowder--proposed Potomac battery--Sears still here painting new room and dining room--he has picture frames to make yet--altered wash house (servt. quarters)--Knowles not recovered [from bull's goring].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMill swamp to be cleared for pasture--coopers cutting trees for staves--corn--several of Oliver Cleveland's people ill--plan for hedging and ditching--suggests fallowing land \u0026amp; putting into wheat, thus saving labor for ditching \u0026amp; hedging--briar hedge planted from mansion to Hell Hole eaten by cattle--cherry trees will not live--\"I should be glad to be informd in what manner the House now Buildy. opposite the store House is to be divided into partitions--in one of your Letters you say it is intended for the sick - if so I woud make Three Rooms in it- 1/2 the House or more in the part next the Chimney the Remainder divided into two Rooms each of which will have a window in it - the Door in the gable end to be of no use but still to be there that it may in its outward appearance look like the Store ...\"--Col. [George] Mercer's estate--[James] Cleveland's report on Kanawa lands-he will go to Fincastle \u0026amp; Bottetourt Courts to get evaluation of work--Wm. Stephens \u0026amp; Wm. Skilling here, say buildings on Ohio burnt by Indians--Mrs. Barnes and Milly Posey left today--Dunmore defeated again by Capt. Woodford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCol. [George] Mercer's estate--difficulties in collecting rents in Loudon, no markets for crops, and men indicted there for spreading ideas that they should not be expected to pay--flower knots in garden to be leveled, flowers shrubs planted elsewhere--gravel sorted for walks--one of Cleveland's men left when hardships set in--Wm. Skilling will repair well--John Broad injured \"playing Frolick\"--wrote to Wmsbg. to sell the painter, now in jail there--believes Washington should accept wages as General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this letter Lunds writes about trying to recover runaway negro from [Jennifer] Adams and rent from Adams along with affairs of other tenants, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRiver frozen--hasn't yet seen Mr. Marshall or Mr. Triplett about land exchange--thinks it bad scheme to raise hogs to take care of surplus corn--pork prices low--well keeps caving in, perhaps will have to ask instructions as to where to dig a new one--good negro shoemaker available from Adams--conduct of negroes--better sell bay or stop using him for breeding--hurts him to see miller and mill idle.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bill receipted. Bill for 1 set cart boxes.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExchange of Adams and Matthews land still not settled--much alarm in Alexandria, expecting an attack from 5 large ships reported to be off Cone [mouth of Potomac]--river now blocked with ice but women and children evacuating and moving goods--they will fight to defend town--he thinks the ships more apt to be oyster boats--packing Washington's china and glass into barrels and then would be able to move things at short notice to Mrs. Barnes and to Morris' barn--rum and wine to be moved too--everyone says they will come to help defend the Washington property--thinks 100 men could defend it against 1,000--Wm. Stevens paid for going out to [Washington's] Ohio lands--Cleveland--packing bacon--cannot sell flour--\"I wish you had said how large you woud have the negro houses you speak of in your letter, or whether you woud have them built with or without sheds.\"--one piece of woolen cloth came from weavers--nine wheels at work spinning--John Broad cannot live--tell Mr. [John Parke] Custis cannot deliver letters to Mount Airy because of ice--Mrs. Chichester will stay in Fauquier Co., feels it unsafe in Alexandria--will send his furniture to another county if Washington thinks best, however doesn't believe there will be an attack on Alexandria since Lord Dunmore's troops are too trifling.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeveral accounts are over-due, one to Lanphier--Mercer's estate--no one has applied for Col. Fairfax's bond--Lord Fairfax at present pretty well--will sell Adams' negro to someone Washington owes money to--problems of the mill [on Bulskin ?]--Simpson--French and Dulany land not settled--John Broad still alive but dying--the well will hold, must make top brick instead of stone--house opposite store framed but not raised--next will work on 2-family quarters in Muddy Hole--salting fish--letter from England by Capt. Kelso here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuestion of Lund's wages, he only brought it up because Washington had offered to pay him equal to what he had had in any former year--never expects to be rich--will serve him faithfully--Mr. Baily wants 10% to collect the rents, thinks 5% is enough--suggests he might collect them himself--Tayloe has instructed him to deliver the bonds to Col. Peyton--problems with Cleveland, who must be paid since he was acting as Washington's agent--John Broad still alive--Adams' land--Triplett questions boundary between Washington's land and his--Adams pressing him to buy 300 acres--John Stone offering 360 acres on river next to former Adams land--spinning of linen going on slowly--sorry to hear Mr. Custis not well--furniture still at Mt. Vernon, hopes to avoid a move if no attack--Col. West will order militia for defense of Mt. Vernon in event of attack.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforming Washington of affairs at Mt. Vernon, the condition of the negroes, advising some improvements to Mt. Vernon, and information about the movements of the British.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDray colt--use of other horses--Stevens will not get to save the rest of Washington's lands [Kanawha] with only the negroes--he thinks it best to get two other white men and have them appointed by court to appraise work when done--if Washington thinks the upset times not enough excuse for failing to satisfy the legal requirements to save land from forfeiture must give Lund liberty to make best arrangement possible with man to go out--7,000 acres patented in Washington's name and Muse upon Pocatallico--Cleveland here and will record work in April when courts in Fincastle and Bottetourt--Cleveland says bottom lands on Kanawha very rich--packing furniture to move to Morris's barn--Cleveland's trial is Tues.--Cleveland claims his behaviour is not criminal and he has been misrepresented--has heard nothing from Milly Posey since Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Washington can accompany the General anywhere now that she's gone thru smallpox [innoculation] successfully--expresses gratitude to Washington for his guardianship--\"He deserves the Name of Father who acts the Part of one.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival Norwich with 2 mortars after long delay in Sound because of enemy and wind--better to continue by land--needs money to pay pilots and other expenses--send further orders--Capt. Burbeck with 18 of Gen. Lee's guards with him--believes this will be sufficient help--will send rest of troops on--hears of danger on road to New York--since no provisions, sending part of 130 men on--keeping or only sufficient to hoist mortar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington to write Gov. Trumbull to try to get some bounties for his men as for other Conn. battallions--he enlists men on that promise--has clothing for men, which is great inducement to enlist.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSupplies to be moved from Philadelphia to Milltown Yorktown and Lancaster--supplies being purchased--all necessaries for troops on march provided--defends conduct in not buying--there are two buyer in Philadelphia--sends 6 lemons raised near New York City.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCan't persuade troops to remain at New Rochelle in face of superior forces--troops not enlisting, army weak--few [English] troops left in New York--he holds two men who ran off to British, then came back to help a widow escape to New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAppeal by British prisoner of war to be exchanged or parolled for a few days to see his brother who has come from England on family business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes Washington will come to Mt. Vernon while troops in winter quarters--no crop for sale this year--wheat destroyed, mill idle, short crop of corn--gives corn crop yields from each farm--many visiters and horses cause great use of crops--also 24 of own horses--wants to try making rum, sugar, and molasses from Indian corn stalk for money crop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStewart is writing about the conduct of some of the soldiers and the need of supplies.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrees to be planted--Triplett delays signing bond for land exchange with Washington--mentions Mr. McCarty, Massey and Chichester in relation to agreement--boundary disputes--inquire into purchase of Col. Stone's land--Beck's land sold--new covering horse--Col. Triplett accompanies Mrs. Washington across River today on way to camp--will question tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCovering horse arrived--bond signed with Triplett for land below mill race--Robt. Adam pd. account--\"I have a great mind to put the Money into the Continental Loan office, but perhaps it would be proper to get your approbation first\"--[Mrs. Mary Washington] wants Silla sent to her, but Lund hates to part her from Jack--[Charles Washington] wrote for another hand but he didn't send one--tobacco land to be put to flax--pumpkin to be planted--per simmons for beer and spirits--mare sent by Col. Lewis sick--Lund's lip still sore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and snow prevented his going up to see Washington--will leave for camp last of month--flour and corn for sale, had to sell to govt.--will sell barrels of pork and beef--difficulties getting salt--doubts Lanphier will come to work this spring--who to leave to manage housekeeping in his absence?--Bishop not trustworthy and Milly Posey away from home-will sell negroes at private sale--meeting among Loudon draftees--[John Parke] Custis not returned from Williamsburg--Mrs. Custis and children not heard from--sickness among people--Jack and Sylla distressed at parting--lambs died--mare sent by [Col.] Lewis still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersuaded Lanphier to work by promising him a portion of corn crop and wool in place of money--much plank wasted by his delay--difficulties of getting their privateer into action--difficulties with draft law in county [Fairfax]--volunteer scheme hasn't worked--reassures Washington he will not leave his employ or hold him for higher wages while he is away leading army--Custis returned from Williamsburg--feeling against R[ichard] H[enry] L[ee] for his supposed scheming against Washington--will make molasses, sugar, Rum from corn next fall-won't attempt tobacco--breeding mare.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBreeding mare--Weaver captured deserter, thus is exempt from serving in army, but he's been let go because of high wages demanded--bargain with Triplett--Blair's bond--money put in Continental Loan office--rents collected from tenants in Loudon and Fauquier--Sam[uel W-n] collected some in Westmoreland--will come to camp after shad is put up for coming year--will send Washington's accounts by Col. Fitzgerald if he leaves first--covering horse thin--progress made on privateer \"General Washington\"--Lund expresses his faith in the ship and encourages Washington to keep his share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter by Gen. Woodford--can't sell negroes with their consent--negroes from Crawford innoculated with smallpox--getting in shad--covering horses--[John Parke] Custis in New Kent for elections--if not elected He'll come to camp with Lund--corn to sell--money in Loan office--Mercer land and Blair's bond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlair's bond--he and Mr. Custis set out for camp next week--Custis elected in Fairfax county--Col. Bassett innoculated for smallpox--less shad put up than expected--stopped running early--\"the Crabs, Thorns, Cedars \u0026amp;c which we planted this Spring for Hedges appear to be all living. The Locusts at the North End of the House are all putting out I believe not one of them are dead, the variety of Trees at the South End are also alive, most of them I hope will live ...\"--ship \"George Washington\" launched--but in mud in Occoquan--loan office certificates--Lanphier worthless, refuses to work--\"I wanted much to get the Window finish'd in the Pediment that I might have the garret Passage plaister'd \u0026amp; clean'd out before Mrs. Washington returns - beside this the scaffling in the Front of the House cannot be taken away before it is finished - This prevents me from putting up with the Steps to the great Front Door ...\"--Sickness--will bring letter to Mrs. Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRain and his indisposition prevented his going to camp by now--[John Parke] Custis not to go, must go to assembly--Capt. Triplett's health forces him to resign commission.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis, stepson of George Washington, wrote to George Washington who was at Valley Forge about various aspects of the war.  He notified him that the Virginia legislature passed bills to help raise troops, the arrival of a French ship carrying uniforms and military supplies, and a note to his mom. Docketed by George Washington. Autograph letter signed, 3 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNo word from G.W. in 2 posts--conditions of plantations under Davenport \u0026amp; Hill--breeding of cattle from Custis' English bull--wet summer--crops of corn, timothy and wheat--no workmen found but Lanphier \u0026amp; his man--making molasses from corn stalks--\"old Billy Harding wants to rent part of the Land you Bought of Mercer on four mile Run ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill try to buy Barry's and Marshall's land for G.W.--which negroes to sell?--sorry G.W. must forgo buying lands because of losses from farms under his (Lund's) management--wheat crop almost total loss--(the fly)--prepares to plant tobacco--ditching mill swamp--drowning in mill race of valuable slave Cooper James--Carpenter James injured with axe--received £200 from Capt. Lewis for Phaeton--sold flour to Boston for good price (scarsity there)--suggests G.W. speculate in wheat, sell flour at high prices--Wm. Roberts the miller, his merits \u0026amp; weaknesses for drink, \u0026amp; advises not to hire him again--mill race, tumbling dam at Piny \u0026amp; Dogue Run gate \u0026amp; dam which Roberts repaired or built--discusses building houses for prospective tobacco crop--campaign in Rhode Island \u0026amp; departure of Fr. admiral, Lord Howe \u0026amp; Johnstone--cleared money in pork--can't get workmen to assist Lanphier--\" ... if so the coverd ways will not get done ... \"--sickness among people--good pastures--took paper from G.W.'s trunk, can't get any in Alexa.--letter from Wm. Roberts enclosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelays problems with recruiting for the army, currency depreciation and counterfeiting, land purchases in northern Virginia, and the management of Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResigned commission because of ill health--also, \"Would my health admit of my continueing in the Service, I could not Consistent with the Character of an Officer or Soldier by any Means Submit to have younger Officers placed over me.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Caleb Gibbs, commander of the Commander-in-Chief's Guard, to Royal Flint, assistant commissary of purchases, requesting a quarter cask of wine for His Excellency George Washington at Head Quarters. Signed by Gibbs with note that the cask of wine was received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerned with auditing of army accounts ... Lewis, informed of a balance in his favor, requests Washington to order the Paymaster Gen. to honor this balance ... nonpayment of debts will injure him as well as the Public Service …\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for beer, wine, bacon, sugar, and \"1 box directed to Mrs. Washington,\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMilitary intelligence--reports movement of British fleet and army in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests George Washington's advice whether to sell Eastern shore lands because of heavy taxes and can get no one to live there \u0026amp; work them--rumors of truce to be offered by British King--appreciates Washington's advice on draining low grounds [at Abingdon] to prevent tidal floods--poor corn crops and depreciation of paper money--everyone paying old debts in paper money--purchase of Alexander's land--army's success at Stony Point. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to George Washington from his Abingdon regarding an offer of seventy five pounds for his property on the Eastern Shore of Virginia - is confident he can get more. Custis himself is considering purchasing Philip Alexander's land at a tempting price. Expresses his pleasure and congratulatory wishes on the arrival of Count d'Estaing's on the American coast. Custis reluctantly addresses a misunderstanding between himself and Colo. Bassett regarding the valuation and care of Washington's forty-seven head of cattle at Clairborne's plantation in King William County, Va. (part of Martha Washington's dower lands that Washington leased to John Parke Custis in 1778). Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of cattle on George Washington's plantation in King George County in the hand of John Parke Custis. The front of the document lists forty-seven cattle including eighteen \"Young Cows\" of the \"common breed \u0026amp; small,\" sixteen heifers of the \"English Breed,\" three steers, and ten \"best work Oxen.\" The reverse of the lists cattle valued by Colo. Bassett 'last fall.' Autograph document, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn writes how the new plantation needs constant attention, but would be \"very advantageous to your Estate in the Neck, and will add much to the Prospect from the House.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is letter to Mr. Fras Gallibert, French merchant prisoner at N.Y., to be forwarded to him--his health improves, but George [Lewis'] is poor--George settles on Frederick cty. land; will Washington sell some of his land adjoining?--no news from Charles Town [Charleston, S.C.]--Gen. Woodford moving Va. troops there-\"will not the Irish demands of a fair trade operate to our advantage?\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill addressed Master George Washington--total £297.6.0 Va. Curr.--bill for broadcloth, buttons, silk, thread, dressed leather for making coat and waistcoat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShowed Col. Bassett his letter, but doesn't know whether he's complied with it--concern over no news from Charlestown [S.C.]--feeling among gentry and people at large regarding congress's recommendation regarding currency--he and Col. Mason expect to be elected to assembly with no opposition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses Philadelphia paper announcing news of a victory in the south [King's Mountain ?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts and certificates collected for supplies and horses requisitioned last Jan.--Will Washington appoint someone to examine and approve them as per law of state of N.J. which he incloses?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMortified at actions of [Va.] legislature--wishes to resign his public office but feels it his duty to continue in legislature to express his protests at their actions--emission of 10 million pounds immediately--action between Cornwallis and Genl. Greene--Greene has won universal esteem for his conduct.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends boots Washington ordered from his shoe factory--invites Washington to visit again--sorry to hear Mrs. Washington is ill--suggests she spend summer in Wethersfield rather than go back to Va.--hogshead of boots being sent to Col. Sheldon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Parke Custis writes to Washington relieved to hear that his mother Martha Washington is back in good health. His family is suffering from an epidemic that his stricken many family members with his youngest son being dangerously ill. Custis apprises Washington of his current circumstances in dealing with a dispute of monies owed to Robert Alexander for land purchase includes a copy of a notice dates 26 May 1781 [see RM-1188.004]. Reports of damages by British troops to nearby neighbors properties including Colo. Bassett. Fortunately, Custis' home and property were unaffected. He is pleased to inform Washington of accounts of 'our Countrymen do not want Spirit or Inclination to join the Marquiss,' with forty-six men from the county volunteering for service. Custis himself has provided clothes and horses for two volunteers. Reports that Genl. Nelson was appointed governor with the assembly granting him very great powers to support the war. Autograph letter signed, 4 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn 26 May 1781 John Parke Custis notifies \"To All Persons whom it may concern\" a dispute between Robert Alexander and himself regarding the purchase of land and monies owed by Custis to Alexander. Custis appoints Charles Simms as his lawful attorney in the matter. Custis proposes four options to rectify the dispute and if none are disagreeable, Custis' attorney will authorize a payment of forty eight thousand pounds current money. Autograph document, pages. Docketed in the hand of George Washington. Document included in Custis' 11 July 1781 letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeath of his father [Fielding Lewis]--father's will directs Dismal Swamp lands and others to be sold-estate in debt--give opinion on accepting credit and also description of land--mother [Betty Lewis] and family well--\" ... as well as is the old Lady-forwards letter from Havana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed description of Dow's land on Cameron Run--Mrs. French will never consent to exchange land--G.W. anxious to have her land--Mrs. W. goes to Mr. Digges across river in company of Dr. Stewart (Stuart)--[Mrs. French's land is between Epsewasson and Little Hunting Creeks, part of Union Farm].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letters and will forward them to England--will forward Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd's letters under protection of Washington's.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund encloses [Benj.] Dulany's letter concerning Mrs. French's landand Mr. and Mrs. D. agrees to sale of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about further efforts to exchange Dow and French lands, maybe Mrs. F. can be persuaded to trade Manley's land (adjoining French's), and has purchased Dow's land to bargain with Mrs. F along with a description of land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how the sale of Custis horses didn't take place although Col. Dandridge offers both to G.W. in exchange for giving up two years payments from Dandridge's estate, both as covering horses may repay quickly and one may do for the turf.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about how Dow wants payment for land made in Philadelphia and will try to collect rents to repay what G.W. has borrowed. He will also get Gilbert Simpson [on Washington's western lands] to try to get money and James Cleveland to collect debt for Col. Wm. Crawford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about various aspects of the family and the famrs including that he believes there is peace in King's speech to Parliament, horses suitable as chariot horses (will get horse [from Custis estate]), shoats only doubled in size, very disappointing, bank froze all winter, grapevinesand apple trees, someone cutting timber on G.W.'s land, Custis's legal title to Alexander's land [Abingdon], and that children at Abingdon are well, will come to Mt. V. to stay some time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes on how the crops are short and other financial matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLund writes about the amount of wheat from each farm and how few will sell wheat, expecting price to go up because of the peace treaty with Britain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter by Betty Lewis--hurt at not hearing from him during afflictions--husband and brother Sam died within 3 weeks of each other and she has been ill--\" ... My Dear Brother was there not one half our you could spare to write a few lines to an only Sister whoe was laboring under so mutch affliction both of Body and mind ...\" Autograph letter signed, 2 pages, integral address panel. Docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnsuccessful in collecting rents--tenants over the ridge will pay as soon as specie is in circulation among them--they have good crops--Mr. Throckmorton undesirable tenant because he would put negroes and overseer on land, lowering quality--describes tenants and plantations--tenants on this side the ridge in bad shape, can't pay--new cook, Richard Burnett ill, very good industrious fellow, but complains of being lonely--refuses to mix with negroes--[Pitman] best kitchen gardner they've had--kiln for drying wheat--Dow's land--Washington's house in Alexandria--Dr. Stuart to build in Alexandria--got negro from Norfolk where he's been since seige of York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends Washington a pamphlet lately out on a political issue--she recommends it as disinterested and sensible--\"Some say there is no Cincinnatus in existence; I think there is.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe drawing was known to George Washington who sent it to Tobias Lear on 22 December 1794, describing it as \"the sketch which has been presented to me by Mr. Claiborn, of the new method of lowering and raising boats without locks.\" Washington had received a letter from Claiborne in 1784 in which he discussed navigable rivers to the west; whether Claiborne sent the drawing at that time is uncertain. It could also have been given to Washington in early December 1794 when he and Claiborne met together in Philadelphia, or sent in a follow-up letter Claiborne wrote on 16 December 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Inclosed I have Sent you my Fathers letters wharein you will See his intention Before his death, of releiving me out of my distressis, Occasioned by my Youthfull Folley\"--requests a loan--now in jail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis, surveyer of Rockingham County, informs W. that he can find no record of registration of land on \"Little Kanaway\" by Col. [William] Crawford--lands on Ohio and Shurtee [Chartier] are regestered-Michl. Cresap disputes this--most of land in newly formed Mononghela county, should make inquiries there--receives condolences on death of brother [Gen. Andrew Lewis?]--death of Fielding Lewis--.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittle news regarding Washington's Ohio lands and plantations under Simpson--can't write what he heard in a letter--David Bradford, lawyer, has news of lands, enclosed copy of his letter--recommends Bradford as good agent for Washington's business there--people in Washington's Bottom on Ohio leaving after hearing he is to assert claim--rumor that Washington's land there has been recently surveyed among large tracts by Pa. People for sale in Philadelphia--people should be warned of a fraud--leaves west as soon as his [Lewis'] land is surveyed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses draft of a deed to be executed by Col. Bassett--will accomplish his business at next general court.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes to clear up title to land bought from father [Sam. Washington]--originally bought from Col. Phil. Pendleton, and title still in Washington's hand--will be at sweet springs when Washington visits his plantation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by naval officer going to Philadelphia--fatigues of passage to West Indies and here reduced health--hopes to benefit from more settled climate of this place--ships leaving--sends letters to Mrs. Washington and Fanny Bassett by ship for Norfolk.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAffairs of Dismal Swamp Co.--letters from Mr. Jamason, chief manager--intends to advertise meeting in Richmond in Oct.--will Washington do this instead, for greater effect?--agrees to sale of their partnership lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHis are only letters which have \"... communicated information of my friends.\"--hopes George Washington has recovered from reported sickness--was very ill after passage, and recovers slowly--Physician in Charleston will probably bleed him to relieve pain in head--will remain til April--always tries to act honorably--thanks for money--will return by water which is cheaper--gratitude to his uncle--can't procure acorns and seeds he wants as \"they fall from the Trees early in November.\"--transplanted 50 or 60 of Magnolia and a number of the live Oak to bring with him--\"Miller's description of the Magnolia cannot be two highly embellished--there is a Species of them called the bay Laurel but none that I have yet heard of under the denomination of the Umbrella, from the discription I have had of it, it will not answer Your purpose I presume, as it is said not to exceed the height of 6 or 7 feet--it may rather be considered a shrub.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Washington has remained with them since January, and though he wishes he could say his health was improved by the Southern climate, he fears \"his disorder is too inflexible to be remov'd by mere Change of Climate.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists number of shares owned by individuals, including G. Washington, 1 share.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for plank and shingles, total amount £87.9.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcknowledges receipt of a gross of bottles (probably rye whiskey) and discusses the purchasing of shares of Potomac Company stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn informs George that during a recent visit to Mount Vernon a \"great Coat of yours\" and book became mixed-up with his own belongings. John then discusses one of George Washington's notable entrepreneurial activities - the breeding of mules. Seeking to emulate his brother, John suggests that George send one of his \"Jack Asses\" to Bushfield, John's plantation, to breed with his mares.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJefferson requests information about David Bushnell's \"submarine navigation\" experiments during the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends him live oaks plants and acorns of live oak and water oak--also seeds and plants of laurel tree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount from April 1786 - Dec. 1788, for various medicines and spices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad to receive news of Mt. Vernon--will enquire about a she-ass--the Secretary and General Nelson most likely to have one--Mr. Bassett gave him box to convey safely to Mt.Vernon--not finished copying letters--will return soon--thanks him for kind invitation [to live at Mt. Vernon as manager ?] and hopes he will be equal to the job-- \"... my experience in business but illy qualifies me for embarking on it, but under Your direction and from your example I flatter myself I shall derive insight, and I must hope that my attention and integrity will in some degree make amends for my deficiencies.\"--wrote to inform him of act passed in Richmond to discharge interest certificates on all Loan office warrants issued by the state--Dr. Lamey [Le Mayeur?] to deliver this and shoes--lots in Fredericksbg not sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document signed, fragment, endorsed \"Rect. No. 149 Walker Blunt Block Maker\".Bill for £1.3.0.Receipted on April 14, 1786 by Washer Blunt; Endorsed on back by [the officers of the Potomac Company] George Washington, John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThornton writes to request G.W. to send any papers dealing with Hight [Jost Hite] land, which he bought of his father [Sam. Washington] and is now up for litigation, if turned out, will have to move house he's begun to other of his lands adjoining this.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis agreement between George Washington and Penelope French secured for his use the last piece of property he added to his Mount Vernon estate, a parcel that would become part of Union Farm. French, who had a life in interest in the land and buildings, also leased to Washington the use of twenty-one enslaved people including \"Will, Paschal, Paul, Abraham, Sabine, Rosanna, Daphne, Lucy, Delia, Grace, Tom, Isaac, Robert, Moses, Julius, Spencer, Nancy, Celia, Nell, Mitty, and Lett\", and three young children not named. The agreement stipulated that Washington must ensure the enslaved were \"clothed and fed in the same manner as slaves usually are within this commonwealth and shall not be removed and worked out of the said county of fairfax\", and is \"unreasonably worked or neglected in sickness or treated within humanity\", they would be returned to French.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks to Washington for letter [offering him and Fanny a portion Mt. Vernon land and the stewardship of Mt. Vernon, thus relieving Washington of many duties]--\"Both Fanny and myself are happier in this family than we could be in any other, or I am persuaded in a house of our own, ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends wagon down with spelts [wheat-like grain]--one bag spilled-rest sent to care of Wm. Hartshorn in Alexandria--has engaged part of the Poland oats Washington wants and will procure more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for timber near Rectertown--unable to come see him because of \"distressed situation\"--clear of debts in Fairfax--sends son with letter--can Washington employ him (son) or get him into business?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcern over Washington's letter--insists he realizes importance of good education and strives for it--never lets dress or pleasure intervene--does not intend to follow example of his brother Ferdinand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliams' bond is counter-signed by William Kerchival. Latter part of document tells of the seizing of Williams' property by the deputy sheriff for not paying rent as bound.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £13.2.6 on July 16, 1787 in Washington's hand, signed by Craig. Bill for 6 weeks board for two servants at 25/ each, plus balance of old account--total £13.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas seen coach painter and quotes prices for painting, gilding, etc. the chariot--this is for varnishing coach body and surface polished, with no varnish to be added later--a cheaper mode is painting first and varnishing later--work will take 4-5 weeks--has made no contract with him, nor mentioned names--cannot give price of lining since coach-maker is away--a postscript gives price of lining as £3 exclusive of cloth and lace--quotes price and yardage of lace and cloth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt from Joseph Cook [Cooke], a Philadelphia jeweler and silversmith, to George Washington for one gold watch chain with an engraved 'cypher' as well as a velvet ribbon. The total sum listed is £9.7.3. Docketed in Washington's writing and dated August 10, 1787. Autograph document signed, with Washington autograph, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice to George Washington from R. Sprigg. Receipted for stud fees of mules.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncloses copy of account requested--will send account from Mr. Payne--is looking for father's [Fielding Lewis] paper of money payable and receivable from Washington--wants lands sold which father owned with Washington--if possible before he goes west this summer--how much can he get for shares in Dismal Swamp Co.?--has Washington heard of plan to drain it?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. [Bezaleel] How[e], who intends to enter an enterprize to some part of the Spanish settlements on the shores of [So?] America, desires a letter from Washington, stating he was an officer of the New Hampshire line and in the Guards--Trumbull recommends him to be a man \"of probity \u0026amp; honor\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs financial aid--unfortunate marriage ruined him--married again, but can't get wife's inheritance yet--father refuses to help--rented a house in Greensvill \"in this state\" and has to keep a poor tavern--asks for land in Dismal Swamp to live on--will take care of Washington's business there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter discussing Washington's previous note inquiring if Thomas Lewis would serve as his land agent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePolitical situation in Conn.--Gen'l Assembly of Conn. passing resolves for organizing Congress under new constitution--will appoint electors in Jan., \"this appointment the Assembly have retained in their own power - thinkg it more likely to be exercised with judgment \u0026amp; discretion than it would be to be entrusted in the hands of the people at large\"--Senators elected--Representatives to be chosen by people--mentions circular letter from N.Y. state convention--few discordant notes in Conn. assembly--no disagreement over president, but over vice-president--desires Bowdoin for office, since Adams is talked of for Supreme Court--asks after [David] Humphreys.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks Washington's advice and aid--his father's estate [John A. Washington] is in danger of being sued by Dr. Stewart for nonpayment of a bond--this was given to aid uncle Sam [Washington] and now Charles, [Sam's executor] won't pay--doesn't want to sue uncle Chas.--Nancy [Anne Blackburn, his wife] sends love--mares being brought down, will pay for season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod to move to Alexandria--can't keep up plantation and practice law too--prefers law--can sell land and negroes to discharge debts due from his father's estate--has rented his land on advantageous terms--Mother will remain at Bushfield--desires Washington's approval--bearer, Mr. Packet goes to Alexandria to inquire about rent of houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConn requests that Washington pay the bearer (John Middleton) 3 pounds \"which the Revd Mr. D. Griffith subscribed for you towards repairing the Church etc.\" Receipted and witnessed by Ricahrd Burnet Walker on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses Mr. Cowper's letter respecting N. Carolina land--Mr. Cowper only one who wants land and can pay for it--desires Washington to agree to sell to Cowper because estate of [Fielding Lewis] needs money from sale of lands to pay debts--he leaves for Kentucky next week, and cannot bargain further--has found bill for £50 drawn by executors of Wm. Armistead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeclines with thanks Washington's offer of a house rent free [in Alexandria ?]--has no office or outbuildings--might be unhealthy--glad Washington approves of decision to give up farming--conscious of competition legal in Alexandria--he and Nancy [Ann, wife] will be at Mt. Vernon after Christmas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmistead's Bill of exchange--made no fixed price in offer of Carolina land to Mr. Cowper--asked what it is worth--has heard land is in bad shape and may be sold for taxes--Mr. Riddick and Mr. Godwin attend to paying this--other land bought not assessed--maybe hard to find land in Kentucky--will give Washington best intelligence of it he can.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBond of £1000 for 5000 acres of land in Kentucky.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"For putting in Buckwheat. Receipted by Peter Pool with an \"\"X\"\" mark.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a petition to George Washington requesting a pardon of Margaret Stone. Citing the facts that Stone is about forty years old, mother of seven children, and it is her first offense, the undersigned [including Lund Washington and Peyton Randolph] request a pardon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for kind offer, but had already rented an office--will repair [Washington's] stable for use--accepts offer of hay--hard to get it and expensive in [Alexandria].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses thanks for Washington's goodness--realizes bad condition of their estate--great need for clothes--have a servant stop by Mr. Hanson's for some things to be repaired.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for unmerited kindness and attention--will pay respects at Mt. Vernon before Washington leaves for N.Y.--sure he will accept the presidency despite preference for Mt. Vernon--\"... it is the general opinion of the Friends to the New Government, that if you decline being at the head of it, It never can, or will take effect\"--returns to London in a few months where he does business under the firm of Donald \u0026amp; Burton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains inability to answer sooner--will see the land he mentions and give his idea of its value. [This is probably land Washington was considering buying from John Dandridge in Gloucester County.]\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that his nephew Lund Washington, heard in Stafford County that people were saying \"we shoud have a very pretty President at the head of our new Government one who had pd of his Debts within the time of the war with paper money altho it had been lent to him in specia.\"--Col. [George] Mason responsible--believes Mason's son-in-law started it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to him delayed--Gen. Nelson's illness--has seen land Washington is interested in buying--encloses sketch of it taken from old survey--description of land--4 mi. from Gloucester C.H.--\"a good, not a fine piece of land\"--[Sketch of land is enclosed].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e2 copies - one retained copy in Warner Lewis' hand. Another contemporary copy in another hand with the docket, \"From Warner Lewis Esqr. 11 March 1789 (Copy). Original sent to John Dandridge Esqr. 26th March 1789\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn answer to letter of 26th Inst, mentions caution regarding getting ready--is prepared to go with mother and Mrs. Willis on Thurs, or Fri. to Mt. Vernon--remains there till the horses return for his Aunt--hopes to find him at Mt. Vernon when he arrives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnable as yet to get information on lands Washington is interested in--goes to New Orleans in 2 weeks--\"I have seen a very extrordinary publication in a Fredericksburg Paper wherin mention is made of Gen. W-ks-n [James Wilkinson ?] having prepared a fleet of 25 Boats some of them armed with three Pounders and maned with 150 men who intend fighting their way down the Mississippi into the Gulph of Mexico. It is very extrordinary how such a report coud have taken its rise as Ge. W-ks-n is now here and intends down the River at the same time as I do, with only five or six Tobacco [ ] instead of 25 armed Boats.\"--sends some \"pecaun\" nuts from New Orleans--Indians doing mischief--but lands settling fast despite scalpings--price of corn--returns to Mt. Vernon in August.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits money from Washington for erection of a Methodist Episcopal church in Alexandria--contributions have been slow--names prominent Alexandrians who have contributed--wishes him a good journey to the north.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePA list of accounts addressed to His Excellency Gen. Washington Esq. from the firm of Pope and Cadle, who sold lace, silk, and other hosiery at 12 William Street, New York. The document shows that on April 30, the day of his inauguration, Washington purchased 3 hat tassels. In May, he purchased 3 pairs of white silk hose and 28 yards livery lace. A note at the bottom states that one pair of hose was for Tobias Lear, who paid for them separately.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIt is likely that the hat tassels purchased on Inauguration Day were for Giles and Paris, enslaved men who rode and drove the horses that pulled Washington's carriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDelivered his letter and package to Mrs. Washington--has arranged for Mrs. Washington's trip to N.Y.--hired [Gabriel] Van Horn \u0026amp; Co. to drive her--tries to allay her fears at driving with strange horses and coachman--gives charges for trip.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Fenwick, bears a gift of a small 2-deck ship which will act as a chimney piece of a large room before a looking glass.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe is sending a sermon preached a year ago which is appropriate today--\"When you removed from my house, your goodness allowed me to be conversant in your family as a domestic for some months, before the College was removed to Concord\".--lauds Washington's religious attitudes and Christian behavior.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for inoculating fruit trees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccording to Washington's directions he has pd. Col. Hooe £700 in part of debt due heirs of Co. Colville by Th. Montgomerie, Adam Stewart and Cumberland Wilson--will make payments of £500 and £250 soon--\"The Laws both of Maryland \u0026amp; Virginia authorized me to pay current money at the par of exchange in discharge of Sterling Debts and in the manner Col. Hooe received his money.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe has been down the Ohio--found a settlement on the Kanawa under James Neal of Frederick County, who patented 2200 A.--he persuaded them they had no right to the land, since it was in center of land surveyed for officers of Washington's old Va. regt. [Fr. \u0026amp; Ind. War]--they agree to buy it cheap if it will be sold, because their settlement has increased value greatly of land--people won't settle unless there's a settlement already there--he has power of attorney to make a settlement for Neal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMares such as Washington wants can be had for £25 specie--doesn't know cost of sending them to Virginia--his commission for procuring them would be 10%.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests loan of about £300 to pay outstanding debts on estate of Mr. Aylett, his wife's first husband [she was Elizabeth Dandridge Aylett Henley, Mrs. Martha Washington's sister]--will give land and negroes as security.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude for \"your powerful friendship\" in appointment of Mr. Meredith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived intimation this morning from Gen. Lincoln, so renewed request made in Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e£11.5.0 for shoeing horses, \"a new handel \u0026amp; ring for a fork,\" and \"to drogs an doctren the whet hors head\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that George Augustine Washington, Bushrod and Corbin are there to help settle Mary Washington's estate--Bushrod says she's to have no part of the slaves [of Mary Washington's estate]--discusses division of her property--doctor's bills high--Col. Ball thinks crops will pay off debts of estate. Autograph letter signed, 2 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas purchased 2 bay mares for Washington--sends them down next week--with good care, they will be satisfactory next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe was manager for Col. George Mercer's estate in Frederick County when it was sold by Washington--Jas. Mercer kept scolding him and complaining of bad management of farms--Mr. Snickers had written letter to Jas. Mercer maligning his conduct--Capt. Ed. Snickers nailed up his cornhouse door and threatened to serve a writ on him--he was going to bring suit against Mr. Mercer for this treatment, but the war intervened--before war, tried to settle dispute but Mercer refused and he brought suit--sends Washington copy of affadavit--Washington, he is informed, means to bring suit against him for damage--lists a number of questions, seeking testimony of Washington in the suit against Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas recorded deed of the land in Gloucester to Washington for the £800 offered.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWaited until recess of Congress to bother Washngton with another letter--the Gloucester county land, is not worth £800--John Nicholson of Gloucester is interested in leasing the land on back creek [sic]--Nicholson has asked several questions about the land so passes them on to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten at Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. The letter expresses the author's laudatory and religious feelings about Washington. This letter was presumably once in the Washington papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks settlement for payment for his services as manager of Col. George Mercer's plantations in Frederick County--will acceed to arbitration--puts queries to Washington on his management of the farms, the answers will be put as proof--claims Col. Ed. Snickers cast aspersions on his character--sends letter to Clerk of district court of Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe is sick in strange city and begs food for self and fatherless child--late husband (Col. John White's) acct. can't be settled until Congress meets--Col. Alexander Hamilton knows her character and situation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe suffers in prison without heat or bed, with her child, Kitty White--deceased husband's (Col. John White's) daughter has had her imprisoned to give an account of his property which wouldn't pay his debts--she cannot give security until she can write to Georgia and explain the business.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGlad he's returned safely from eastern tour--breeding mares extremely hard to come by--only the wealthy have them and they prize them highly--Adam Reigart is looking in Lancaster Cty, Mr. Baltzer Spangler searching in the county--will try to send mares to Mt. Vernon before Jan.--compliments to Mr. Lewis and rest of family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter signed by Fenwick Mason and addressed to His Excellency George Washington Esq. President of the United States of America. It refers to various wines ordered by the President for entertaining, including \"26 dozen claret and 12 dozen vins de grave.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill of lading for \"dix huit Caisses de Vin en bouteille\"--shipped aboard the ship \"Le Jean Jacques de St. Malo,\" captain Le Grand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a copy of letter from Adam Reigart--sorry so many difficulties have been encountered in finding mares--Mr. Spangler's report not favorable either--has engaged another man--will remain at home 3 or 4 weeks--will write Mr. Miller, mentioned in Reigart's letter--Mrs. Reigart's death and daughter's illness.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains why his brother wrote Washington twice on same subject--he [brother] goes to Berkeley to try to discover documents to defend title to his land--Bushrod apologizes for not writing, but injured his hand badly--apologizes for applying for federal job [district attorney of Va.], had thought Supreme Court made nominations, not the president, and he realizes position Washington was put in--congratulations of the season.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBill for shoeing horses and for bottles of ointment during period Jan. 11-June 15 1790.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAt Mr. Nicholson's request, Warner sends a copy of a letter he wrote several months ago, supposing the first was lost in the mail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock on each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, and joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Includes putting up post and rail fence around the vineyard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA list of furniture, including sofas, mirrors, chairs, draperies, miscellaneous small furnishings, lamps, china (Sevres). Used in the New York house; total £665.14.6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e[John?] Fairfax wants higher wages than £25 per annum [as overseer]--will probably leave at end of year--difficulty in finding reliable overseers for the salary--thinks Mr. [James] Bloxham's wages (£40) too high--he's not any better than any overseer in the country--suspects him of embezzling funds from ferriages--Fairfax would like to have Bloxham's job at the high salary, but G.A.W. has discouraged him--but he's a good overseer--recommends removing James from carpentering house to act as an overseer--white overseers expensive--remove Davy to Dogue Run and Will to Muddy Hole--hasn't told the Farmer [Bloxham] yet of plans to oust him--G.A.W. goes to Berkeley for his health--wheat and tobacco crops--flour ground and the prices it will bring--new bolting cloth in place, will enable superfine flour to be made--Mr. Wilson to send his corn to the mill--prices in Alexandria high--will increase crops of pease, potatoes, carrots as Washington desires--Ehler appears industrious and able [German gardner]--\"I have replaced in the Shrubberies the Dogwood Red Bud Sasafrass Laurel and Crabapples - the Ivy have almost entirely died under both walls - among the shrubs some of these shall be interspersed\"--Muse's account with Washington--very cold weather endangers grain crops--barley has suffered much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor colouring and bordering 2 rooms and mending one room £8.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological Account--work done on each farm, giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease for each farm--work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grains ground at mill. Includes \"lathing and shingling the shed of the Barn Yard.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaid account to Porter \u0026amp; Ingraham, after satisfying himself they were valid--will no more let mares or jennets be taken away from Mt. Vernon before being paid for breeding with Jacks--rest of mares from Mr. Zantzinger have come--encloses his letters [see letters of March 9 \u0026amp; 14, P. Zantzinger to G.A.W.]--is making inquiries for person to take Fairfax's place as overseer--son of James DeNeil is no good in job at Dr. Stuart's--Mr. Gevins is good, but wants his own plantation when Fitzhugh lets him go--has had application from Anthony Whiting, an Englishman, who seems to know the whole business but wants 40 Guineas--gave Gen. Cadwallader as reference--has given Mr. Bloxham his notice and he wants to leave immediately--Davy doesn't want to go to Dogue Run as overseer--pleads his recent jaundiced condition as reason--Will not as good as Davy, but considers him for Muddy Hole--gives number of hogsheads of tobacco prized--Gardener [Ehler] laments no cabbage seed came with other seeds and buckwheat from Biddle--he's fond of flowers but promises to attend to more practical things--\"The posts which stood against the Barn, at the Mansion house I had put within shortly after you left Home.\"--too wet to complete fencing at Deep Run--when Bishop Green went away, secured the house--they are living at place of Col. McCarty's where Mrs. Barnes formerly lived--dampness delays and hampers sowing--a severe sickness among horses and mules--fluctuating wheat prices--sold all on hand, gives prices taken.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't written him since he left because he's so busy--asks her uncle to please send her a guitar [\"gettar\"], as all the young ladies are learning music, and it is very simple to learn--a man named Tracy teaches the gettar and harpsichord lessons--hears he and aunt are coming home this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne page of accounts between the President's household in New York and local confectioner Joseph Corre. Includes purchases of macaroni, bitter almonds, caraway seed, and ice cream. On April 15, the President's household purchased \"dinner drest,\" when John and Abigail Adams, John Jay, and Thomas Jefferson dined with him. \"Dinner drest\" was ordered again on April 29 when Washington dined with a group of senators.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Joseph Corre and docketed on verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his assent to agreement between Dr. Stuart and Alexander on Custis estate--glad it's to be compromised even if injurious to Custis estate--had Custis paid in legal currency, transaction would have been legal--high court of chancery may put price anywhere from £48,000 to £8,000--if the higher figure, would ruin the estate for the Custis children--Col. George Mason considers his appointment an insult, because he never approved of the govt.--but Mr. Hector Ross thinks Mason's acrimony against the Constitution is much abated--Mason dislikes \"pomp \u0026amp; parade\" in N.Y.--\" ... swearing by G-d that if the President was not an uncommon Man we should soon have the Devil to pay. but hoped \u0026amp; indeed did not fear so long as it pleased God to keep him at the Head - but it would be out of the power of those Damnd monarchical fellows with the Vice president, \u0026amp; the Women to ruin the nation.\"--prices high in Alexandria and farmers making money--law passed moving court from Alexandria but another to be passed moving it back--Roger West thrown out of Assembly--Lund's eyes very bad--snowing hard now--wheat crops looking good--describes Washington's stand of wheat at field at Morris, Frenches and the Ferry--hopes to see Washington and Mrs. Washington in summer at Mt. Vernon--\"No person has an idea but that you must remain at the head of the Government so long as you Live. Which I pray God may be with some degree of Comfort and satisfaction to yourself, for I have no doubt but your fatigue, trouble \u0026amp; vexation is very great.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of the death of her son Lawrence's first wife (Susannah Edmundson) in child-birth. Settlement of Mary Ball Washington's estate. Asks about her son, Robert, who was serving as Washington's personal secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith's bill for shoeing General Washington's horses and making a bolt for a [coach]--part itemized, part lumped together: \"To shoeing \u0026amp; repairing shoes \u0026amp;c of 11 horses for 2 months ... \"--included are \"Two charges for shoeing a gray mare not entered ... being for T. Lear.\" Receipted by Cliland on September 27.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work done on each farm during the week, including report of amount of grain ground at mill, sickness among negroes, increase and decrease in cattle, work of ditchers. Autograph document, 4 pages, in hand of G. A. Washington, docketed by George Washington, \"From Maj. Geo. A. Washington 20th Aug. 1790,\" docketed in another hand \"Report Aug. 1790 Mt. Vernon,\" laminated, watermark (F. Hayes \u0026amp; crown over encircled heraldic device).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSafe arrival of Will--expected him home at Mt. Vernon sooner--his great anxiety to do right in Washington's affairs--considering moving Anthony Whiting to place occupied by Fairfax when he goes--estimate of Whiting's capabilities and character--Garner [Wm. Gardener, overseer of the River Plantation?] is leaving too, wants higher wages--Mr. Gwin in Alexandria has recommended a young boy of respectable family to take Garner's place--he has had no experience--no family--George A. Washington disagrees with Washington's theory of having all married men--cheaper to have single one--work terms of new overseer--wheat and buckwheat--corn seed sent from New York good--corn crop--\"... a piece of wood of the kind and dimensions you denoted shall be prepared ...\"--very little ice left--Peter and Godfrey busy with small odd jobs--mares in pasture are mischievous and troublesome--terrible rain storm and winds delay work--corn broken down--weather warm until yesterday--very cool--red corn George Washington sent destroyed by insects, dying in the hill--pumpkin seed from Col. Platt's prizes he thinks will flourish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor a newspaper subscription--\"To Sub to Daily Advn. from the 1st May 17[illegible] [to] this day is 1 Year \u0026amp; 4 months @48[illegible] To Advr [illegible] £4.[illegible].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, coopers, joiners and carpenters -- amount of grain ground at mill. Includes work on new barn and stables at Mansion House.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's sister mentions his recent trip to Rhode Island, inquires about his health, and reports her health problems. She would like to visit Mount Vernon before the Washingtons return to Philadelphia; invites them to visit her. Mentions items left to Washington in their mother's will; the accounts of the estate will be settled soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of George Augustine Washington and includes; Meteorological account--work done on each farm giving division of labor--work days lost by sickness--stock increase and decrease--work of ditchers and coopers, joiners and carpenters--amount of grain ground at mill. Mentions making stalls in the sheds of the new barn; also, putting up a post and rail fence to enclose cow-house.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge A. Washington writes about how he didn't write sooner because George Washington had just left Mt. Vernon -- will be more prompt with reports hereafter -- unable to complete the barn for the stock because of many other jobs for Carpenters \u0026amp; their illness -- some progress made on barn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount with David Clark in Philadelphia for repairing the coach, harnesses, halters, and reins over a period of several years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £50 from George Washington by George [Augustine] Washington's hands--for his donation for year 1790 to school in the Alexandria Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted [April] 12 by John Barnes. Account for Feb. 21 and April 2 for Best Bourbon Coffee, amounting to £8.15.4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA bond detailing a loan agreement between De Barth and Washington. Signed by Washington, De Barth, Peter Miller, and Tobias Lear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipted on [June 2] by H. Burgess. Account includes cotton, linens, gause, etc., amounting to £6.19.1.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to know if Washington arrived safe in Philadelphia--weather has been miserable since he left--Mrs. Stuart here at Mount Vernon, waiting to go over the river--Mr. and Mrs. Lund Washington here yesterday--he is worse--veal lights, supposed to help his eyes, have made them worse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is an account of medical calls and treatments at Mount Vernon, mostly to slaves, from 8 March 1791 - 4 Nov. 1791. \"Paid in full.\" Part of account, which should begin 17 March 1789, is missing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot thanks her uncle, George Washington, for his letter with advice, and she will heed it--always grateful to him for his care and attention--Cousin [Fanny B. Washington ?] and Major are going down in country and she will stay with Cousin Lee--when Cousin returns Harriot will help her keep house--Mrs. Stuart still here.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document consists of a listing of the various tenements in Berkeley, Frederick, Fauquier, and Loudon Counties, the location of them, the present tenants, length of lease, and whether tenants were paid up.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives partial list of Washington's tenants in Fauquier County with detailed description of status of land they lease, plus amount collected for rent due Dec. 25, 1791.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRespecting trespass on Washington's property--Col. Little detected man loading his wagon with hoop poles and discovered many thousands cut--the trespasser is an overseer to Chas. Alexander--probably much trespass on Washington's lands far from eyes of those who care for his land--discusses legal action against them--\"it requires the eyes of Argus to protect property in this neighborhood\"--enclosure to Mrs. Powell [Elizabeth Willing Powel].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and expresses thanks for appointment--noted contents of letter to Mr. Muse and received from him all the blank leases and ones already executed with precise accounting of the rents due--great difficulty in collecting rents in Fauquier and Loudon Counties, Virginia--few improvements made there--Berkeley tenants paid rents quickly and have made many improvements--\"Most of those who hold Leases for lives have satisfied me that the lives are still in existance - Others again are uncertain, and say the lives are in Kentucky or Georgia - They have all agree'd to produce certificates of this truth from respectable authority.\"--Amount of rental exceeds what G.A. Washington led him to expect--10% will amply repay him for services--should finish rental rolls shortly--deep snow has prevented communication between Alexandria and this County--Mrs. Lewis has been ill--late fright caused \"premature increase of our family\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot hopes he arrived safely in Philadelphia--she desires a guitar (\"guittar\") preferably one with keys and strings both--\"they are easier to learn to play on, and not so easy to be out of order, but if one with keys is dearer than without, I shall be much obleiged to you for one with strings.\"--will be easy to learn to play--Mrs. Bushrod Washington has offered to teach her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor the carriage of a trunk by stage to Philadelphia 12/.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas decided to try the water at the springs and delay his return to Mt. Vernon a fortnight in struggle to regain his health, unless he hears something unfavorable from Mount Vernon--physician in the county doubts that he is consumptive--his head very disordered by rheumatic or nervous complaints--sends the letter by gentleman to Frederick Town [Winchester].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived his favor by Howell--deep apologies for not sending his share of money from Mr. Cowper--Lewis used it to extricate himself from difficulties brought about by a bond he signed, but has now the money to send George Washington--will give Howell the money and give account of sale of land--denies he meant to go to Kentucky without paying money.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been indisposed--will take Harriot Washington to live with her this winter if she comes well supplied with clothes--last time she was there, Harriot often couldn't appear in public because of a lack of clothes--she (Betty) cannot advance any to her because she is supporting 3 grandchildren and may have more--Fielding very distressed--\"his children would go naked if it was not for the assistance I give him\"--her family has been very sickly this fall--goes to visit daughter Betty Carter in Albemarle--change of air may help--will return in a few weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends copy of Mr. Cowper's account--payments not up to date--had expected to have Howell bring Washington full amount of money due him, but was disappointed in sum promised by Col. Fontain--will send it all within a few weeks--Howell brings £212.6.5 1/2--will substitute another bond for one of Dr. French's on which payment not received.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOn the subject of George Washington's resignation and whether he really would be as happy in retirement as doing good for his country.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClendinen introduces, to Washington, King Dequen, leader of the Kascashas, and expresses the chief's intent to prevail \"upon the Chiefs of Many [Indian] Nations to Travel with him to you,... Hoping that we may all become the Same people. Firmly United to Each Others Interests.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRental for 1792 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, Loudoun and Fauquier Counties,--lists tenants and amounts paid--arrearages for years 1791 \u0026amp; 1792--a note by Lewis explains \"The above arrearages have been collected by the Sheriffs and no Executions returned. I have had them fined, and am to have a final settlement of accounts this week.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis documents records the accounts of tenants in Berkley, Frederick, and Fauquier Counties.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill leave tomorrow to carry out Washington's instructions regarding purchasing Major Harrison's land in Fairfax County adjoining the mill tract--doesn't think the land is very valuable--thanks Washington for horse.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor Harrison of Loudon now has decided not to sell land--seems an honest man--he will get rid of tenants, but must wait until next Fall--title is not clear and he refuses general warrantee--he wants 40 shillings per acre--wants to wait until Congress adjourns in the Spring and Washington comes to Virginia, for Harrison believes that Washington knows more about the title than he does.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by G.W., laminated, (not examined for watermark).Papers of George Washington - Reel#2. Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill. Also a list of the weights of River plantation hogs and remaining mill hogs. A-283.96 ; A-283.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA report of recent work done at Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Digging and planting, cuttings of weeping willow, cleaning and leveling nursery in vineyard, planting fruit trees and leveling gravel walk, gathering haws [red berries of hawthorn].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis document is a report of the recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Spinning, yarn and stocking yarn, making shirts, stockings. Work done by 10 women, all named.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate: Framing and raising corn house, drawing shingles, making brackets, putting axle tree to carts, mending flax brake and hemp brake -- jointing shingles, making pins, painting, etc. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.A note at end of report, \"I will answer your letter by my nex Report.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's farm manager reports the bad conduct of Thos. Green, carpenter -- will not use delegated authority concerning Green, because realizes he is necessary -- good men are hard to come by -- suggests an addition of carpenters, or estate will be a long time in improving -- mentions all the buildings that need to be built or repaired -- wishes farms to look neat -- will put up fences and gates -- suggests moving post and rail fence at Dogue Run to make meadow correspond to fields -- new corn house going up at River farm -- will move Rich's house to Muddy Hole, for David's house likely to be blown down by high wind -- engaged planks and scantling for [Dogue Run] barn from Mr. Kenzie -- Green keeps sawyers about the corn house -- poor Maj. Washington cannot recover, but he doesn't consider himself fatally ill -- G.A. Washington desires him to continue building on his house -- has treated Whitting like a brother -- will keep carpenters on G.A. Washington's house until they run out of work and he will order no more scantling -- has planted hedges of honey locust, French furz, and cedar berries, but sheep eat them -- need nettle fences on each side of hedge to enable it to grow -- hedges must be given much care to grow -- advises English thorn imported for live fences and estimates cost -- Lombardy and weeping willow cuttings planted about the Mansion house fences -- River plantation will be hard to fence -- Mr. Stuart advises water fences there -- a batteau is needed for this -- should it be built in Alexandria or by one of carpenters? -- Mr. Butler and he can carry on the hedging and fencing, including the night work -- grubbing proceeds to line of locust trees below Vineyard -- will make it a year of fencing -- little wool to spin -- spinning sewing thread and candlewick of tow -- Caroline unwell -- bled her -- trouble with Charlotte -- whipped and refuses to work -- claims she hasn't been whipped for 14 years -- will try to make seine twine -- deer destroying trees at mansion house, especially mulberry -- ice house not filled -- Dr. Stuart and young man managing Custis estates take plough to White House to use as pattern -- Mr. Ring present manager -- shorts from mill can be ground over as ship stuff or fed to cattle -- high price of flour in Alexandria.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning her sons Robert and Howell who were with the President in Philadelphia, and her niece, Harriot, who was living with her in Fredericksburg. Also inquires about the price of wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeteorological account of weather at Mount Vernon -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers, and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill -- Also, \"clearing the second Vista.\" -- At end in hand of George Washington is an itemized account of sheep and lambs at each farm. Autograph document, in hand of Anthony Whitting, laminated, 4 pages, docketed by George Washington, watermark.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men in the gardens: Wheeling gravel and dung into the garden; cutting wood lost by snow; dressing hemp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings. Fragment, docketed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of work recently accomplished at Mount Vernon by 8 named women: Spinning hemp, stocking yarn and shoe thread; making shirts, sheets and shift, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent carpentry work done at Mount Vernon: Getting new logs \u0026amp; gutter piece \u0026amp; shingles for roof \u0026amp; chimney of overseers house at Muddy Hole -- \"straching\" the well rope \u0026amp; fixing it to well -- preparing plow -- \"to drawing the brick kill at dogue Runn\" -- mending shoes -- drawing and jointing shingles -- \"to trying up stuff for Bench plains.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrenching rains, fields flooded, mill race broke again, roads almost impassable--Tayler little to be confided in, has kept horse since the Major is away--mill has plenty of wheat--will try to straighten fence from Manley Bridge to the Mill--snows gone, wheat not damaged, but freezing would cause covering of ice--fences and gates can't go in such wet ground--too wet to paint buildings--mixing paints--will let Green have corn--asks whether to continue work on Major Washington's building--Burwell Bassett says Mrs. Fanny Washington will not go to housekeeping--two ships just passed, will probably take flour from Alexandria--Charles' toe may have to be taken off--has called for Dr. Craik--Caroline made a shift for Sarah Flatfoot--2 sheets cut from Oznaburgh linen for there is no change of them while washing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJust returned from Westmoreland--denies neglect of Washington's business--would have written had there been further developments in the case--Mr. Lee informed Mr. Hooe of judgement, but no injunction has been applied for--concludes with greetings from Nancy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn hand of Anthony Whitting, docketed by George Washington including; Report on recent work done at Mount Vernon's several farms: Work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Hanging a gate, repairing fishing boat, dressing timber, giving sizes and amounts of timber -- sawing timber, hauling timber, digging brick earth and making brick yard -- painting -- making a batto [batteaux] for fishing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis report is on recent work done at Mount Vernon by 4 men: Planting evergreen, cleaning, digging, sowing and planting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate by 8 women: Spinning tow, \"sown shoe maker Thread,\" stocking yarn, winding twine for seine maker, a shift \u0026amp; knitting stockings, \"making 13 bax\" [bags?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters were delayed--will meet them at Mt. Vernon early next month--estate in good condition--outstanding debts small--property in Berkeley under ignorant overseer and may have suffered--he hasn't sold the crops there yet--overseer on Fairfax property taking liberties--he has a boat and seine for fishing--Dr. Craik's account discharged by corn and wheat Taylor had for sale--desires to live in Alexandria to enable her children to get better education, but looks to Mr. and Mrs. Washington for the guidance to do this or accept their offer to remain at Mt. Vernon--will continue Mt. Vernon chariot in her service, at their suggestion--\"My dear little Fayette shall be given up to your kind patronage whenever you think proper ...\"--sorry to hear of poor Mr. Anthony Whitting's sickness--will leave April 1 for Mt. Vernon--requests permission to leave Harriot Washington with Mrs. Betty Lewis while she takes a trip to Berkeley--brothers are busy so she will be accompanied to Mt. Vernon by Mr. Joe Foster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter with advertisement came late but will go in next week's paper--intended to write by Cousin Washington [Fanny Bassett] but her stay was short--Harriot needs hat, gloves, and shoes--keeps exact account of everything bought and will send it to Washington--money sent from Philadelphia bought Harriot a dress for the Birthnight, \"it must of appeard particular had I refused to let her go, and her having nothing fit for that Purpose ...\"--requests a ticket to the Washington lottery.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHasn't heard from home in 5 months, and has contracted many debts--a Quaker has threatened to prosecute--is a student of medicine under Dr. Rush--has no dependence on anyone--asks for $300 until his father sends him money from Virginia--although he is unknown to George Washington, he believes Washington knew his grandfather (Washington's first cousin, Warner)--asks him not to make known his request.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for his offer to write his father--his father's allowance to him is adequate, but has had no remittance for 5 months--he isn't extravagant--encloses letter from man to whom he owes 5 months board.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSickness prevented his visiting Washington's lands on the Potomac and lots at Winchester and Bath--must stay to make harvest now--will inspect lands after sowing corn and wheat--Major Harrison has decided not to sell his lands--he thinks prices will rise--encloses draft on Philadelphia man given for rent by a tenant of Washington's--asks for letter giving information on lots in Winchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done in the gardens at the Mount Vernon estate by 4 men \"Klening\" in the yard, gardens and \"winne Yart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis Farm Report (work done on Mount Vernon farms during the week Aug. 4-10) includes: Meteorological account -- work done on each farm, giving division of labor -- work days lost by sickness -- stock increase and decrease -- work of ditchers and coopers -- amount of grain ground at mill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport of recent work done at Mount Vernon by 10 named women spinning yarn and stocking yarn, washing, sewing breeches, knitting stockings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRecent work at Mount Vernon by 9 men and 3 boys: Putting up bedstead and furniture for it, mending blinds in parlor and mending locks--mending \"Dutch fan\"--felling and flattening stocks--building walls at Dogue Run--\"Plastering weightwashing \u0026amp; painting at ye Mansion House\"--mending equipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived letter and bank note--recent rain great service to crops--wheat being sown--oxen and horses sick, cause shortage of plows--machine for gathering heads of clover for seed has been found--haying--planting grass-- sent Washington all pamphlets by Capt. Elwood found in his study.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks Washington for money he sent her--will buy nothing unnecessary--\"Aunt Lewis has a very large family at present and a great deal of company, which makes my cloaths ware out much faster than if I was in the country where any thing would do to ware ...\"--Aunt Betty Lewis sent letters to Bob Lewis--Cousin Lawrence [Lewis?] left to go to Bath.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA stock printed shipping bill on which is recorded in manuscript the arrival from London on board the ship George Barclay, John Collet master, one case containing a harpsichord to be delivered to His Excellency General George Washington, President of the United States. The document is signed at the bottom by Bartholomew Dandridge, Jr., one of Washington's nephews and secretaries. Washington bought the instrument for his wife's granddaughter Nelly (Eleanor Parke Custis) who played it at their residence in the capital city and then later at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUrges Washington to pick another city for session of Congress other than Philadelphia, where a fatal sickness rages [yellow fever]--suggests tentatively Baltimore or New York, especially the latter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Stuart's visit so short, she fears he may not have examined her husband [Lund Washington] well enough -- Lund doesn't want to go to Philadelphia for examinatin and treatment of cancer, for his eyesight is bad, and medicine affects nerves so he needs complete rest -- he is extremely ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssures Washington he has power to call legislative assembly in another city and at another time--quotes laws and Constitution--fears and jealousies in various quarters over a new meeting place--hears accounts that conditions are improving in Philadelphia now from yellow fever epidemic.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA.L.S. 2 pages. Deals with legacy left her by brother George William Fairfax (d. 1787) -- declines to pay any debts against Mrs. Mildred Washington Bushrod's (d. 1785) estate -- her husband (Warner Washington, 1722-1790) was not a legatee -- her children were, but they are married. Autograph letter signed, incomplete watermark. Name on original manuscript appears as \"H. Washington.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her uncle for the money he sent--she goes to stay with cousin Betty Lewis Carter who has recently lost a child--Mrs. Lewis will come to get her if Mrs. Washington stays at Mt. Vernon this winter and wants her to come there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Martha Washington is awaiting President's word to join him in Philadelphia--very apologetic for troubling him, but wonders can another story be added to the house in Alexandria which George Washington has so kindly put at her disposal?\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses gratitude of herself and her husband Mr. Lund Washington for George Washington's part in getting Dr. Gates' opinion -- Gates hasn't arrived in Virginia yet -- Lund's condition growing worse all the time -- can only see light.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been in Culpeper all winter with Cousin Betty Lewis Carter--desires enough money for silk jacket and pair of shoes to wear to Birth Night Ball.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnclosed is deed to be reacknowledged in presence of Mr. Rutherford, as the previous copy is now out of date due to the negligence of Dr. Stuart and Col. Ball--just returned from Berkeley County, seeing Washington's tenants and is on his way to Fauquier whence he will write more fully..\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her thanks for the bundle containing such pretty things [probably silk jacket and shoes requested by Harriot in letter of 7 January 1794]--Cousin Bob [Robert] Lewis has lost his little boy [William Burnett Lewis, who had died at the end of November 1793].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes that Harriot is very pleased with items Washington sent to her from Philadelphia--she is very deserving and takes care of her things--two valuable Negro hands have run away, probably to Philadelphia to be free, and Betty asks her brother's advice in the matter--her next year's crops will be negligible unless they can be returned. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWith apologies for taking up his valuable time, Bushrod sends the draft of an answer on a question having to do with the estate of Mr. George William Fairfax. Bushrod is doing well in law practice in Richmond.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDesires linen and dimity to make petticoats and great coat-- her great coat is so small she can't get it on.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSends her gratitude for package--wishes for money to make great coat, and for tape and thread for linen--would make coat herself but no tailor will cut it out unless he makes it too--Harriot had borrowed 24 shillings from Aunt Betty Lewis, and asks for Washington's help to repay her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas had a bad attack of ague and fever, but is now recovered--thanks Washington for present of a mule--heard news of some dying of yellow fever in Philadelphia again this spring--Harriot received money he had sent her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod has word of an injunction against Washington in High Court of Chancery--his answer is needed quickly as the Court sits on 12 May--Bushrod will draw it up and send it to Washington to be sworn to. The injunction deals with suit by Henshaw, arising out of settlement of George Mercer's estate in Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces Mr. Maund to Washington as carrier of this letter--Bushrod gently reminds the president of his recent letter (22 April) requesting an answer about the suit against him by Henshaw, dealing with estate of George Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCouldn't write to Washington before with information on his rents, tenants, etc. until High Sheriff of the county handed over rental money--they are enclosed herewith--breeding horses and mules--mentions Washington's lots in Winchester and Bath, and suggests exchange of one of Washington's lots on Potomac for one held by a tenant on the Bullskin in Berkeley--should buy out life leases there from tenant John Dimmett--Lewis fears he might lose land Washington gave him in Stafford because of no clear title.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington's letter to Robert Lewis will be carried to him by Cousin [Betty?] Carter who travels to Fauquier--Harriot requests money for summer dresses, or as goods are cheaper in Philadelphia, she would be happy if he would buy them there for her--wants him to know that she does mend her clothing and wear it as long as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgain requests some summer dresses--requests permission to go to Philadelphia to visit brother George Steptoe Washington--Aunt Betty Lewis has ague and fever--she and family go to Berkeley soon--wheat crop is bad in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequests Washington's permission to leave Philadelphia and study law in Berkeley--his actions there are always put under worst possible construction--is in debt now and knows Washington will advance him no more money--says his brother will send money to pay his debts and travel to Berkeley--expresses deep gratitude to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe thanks Washington for money he sent her to buy summer dresses--and reports that all there are sorry to hear of Washington's accident on his way to Mt. Vernon--she hope he's recovered--Aunt Betty Lewis's family has been ill all summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnswers questions Washington raised in letters of 18 May and 18 July respecting his lands to be leased or sold--land on Potomac put up for rent--procured tenant for houses in Bath--rental of lot in Winchester--trouble in buying out leases of tenants in Berkeley--land on Difficult Run--Mr. Muse allowed transfers of leases--money for rents--use of rents to buy out leases of tenants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHappy to hear Washington is well and cancerous growth on his face is much improved--weather promises very good corn crop--she asks his permission to set her overseer and carpenters to build a corn house--not satisfied with school her children are in as it is too crowded--her son Fayette has been ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes: \"Casually going into a painter's shop yesterday I there saw some Tent Poles which I was told were for your\" use. Since the usual complaint with these tents is that \"the standards in the middle [are] of a great inconvenience,\" Nicola has submitted a sketch [included] of his own for Washington's consideration.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites by Mr. Madison [James ?]--left for Berkeley before receiving answer from Washington because of early conveyance there--has heard Aunt Lewis is ill, but can't go back until Brother George is well enough to take her--very much impressed with new sister [Geo. Steptoe Washington married Lucy Payne, sister of Dolly Payne Madison]--dined with Uncle Charles recently and he is in much better health--refused Mr. and Mrs. [James] Madison's invitation to Philadelphia for fear of angering her dear uncle--thinks Mrs. Madison a charming woman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBegs Washington for money to buy a stuff skirt and a couple of dark calicoes--she left Berkeley a week ago--Aunt Betty Lewis has been very ill but it recovering.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that the Berkeley and Frederick rents were easily collected because the lands there are productive--those in Fauquier County are hard to collect--deputy sheriffs won't turn over money that is collected--to Mrs. Haney, \"a very genteel old lady\" and cousin of Washington's (probably daughter of his mother's half sister Elizabeth Johnson), he has extended money on several occasions according to Washington's direction--has settled her and her teenage daughter on a tenement of his own, because those of Washington that were vacant will bring at least £30 each--it may be expensive to buy up life leases on tenements, but Lewis would recommend Washington do so because the money will be reimbursed by higher rent in 4 or 5 years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 page each for the two copies which are slightly different. This bond is for rent and signed by Cooper and Robert Lewis, Washington's nephew and secretary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived Washington's letter with 2 plats of land--he knows little of Washington's land in Kentucky on Rough Creek or of settlement there, but supposes there is some, as he believes Washington's land is near the small town of Hartford, some 18 miles from Vienna--Lewis goes to Kentucky again in April to view his own lands on Green River and will view Washington's at same time--his mother and Harriot send greetings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShe received the money Washington sent--would have sent her thanks before, but was in Culpeper and kept there long by bad weather--Aunt Betty Lewis too busy to write by this post.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriott addresses her \"Honored\" uncle with great humility and asks for a pair of stays, a hat \"and a few other articles.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCabot has heard from Judge Phillips--and is happy to report that the young Lees and Brents mentioned in Washington's letters will probably attend academy at Andover, or else at Exeter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has just returned from Kentucky--he was unable to see either his own land or Washington's, despite his efforts--he did meet Gen. Spotswood who said he has bought the identical land from Gen. Harry Lee for 4 shillings per acre--Lewis believes it is worth at least twice that--the land has good settlement and a good iron bank on it--he cannot understand what Lee meant by selling it again--300 acres of Andrew Woodrow's should be purchased to improve value of Washington's land--he will purchase it if Washington agrees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntroduces [John Neale] whom he recommends to overlook the carpenters at Mt. Vernon--he made no definite agreement with him--encloses the agreement that Washington drew up for \"former person\"--he will accept £40--is married with children, which William Washington sees as an advantage because married men stick to their business better than single men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter and draft of his letter of the same date to Washington but with different closing paragraph. Lewis has purchased no leases because of high prices--he encloses rent roll for past year and has deposited £475.10.2 with his aunt--all above amount of rents to go to his account for 1793 rents sent to Philadelphia--finally got judgment for rents held by sheriff and hopes to pay Washington all arrearages owed--discusses lots in Berkeley--will eject several tenants next year from Frederick and make new leases with industrious farmers--apologizes for not staying at Mount Vernon until Washington arrives, but must see to planting wheat.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount of land rents collected by Lewis for year 1795 on lands in Berkeley, Frederick, and Fauquier County, Virginia on behalf of George Washington. Shows description of land and remarks on land rented by William Collins, Henry Shover, and ___ McIntosh--amounts to £354.5.0.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDifficulty getting peas and vetches--has applied to Lords of Privy Council to permit officers of customs to admit it to entry to forestall another confiscation of American goods--sends along Chicorium Intybus [Intibus, or succory] and bill of lading--Captain Tuttel promises special care to this shipment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge, employed at the time as personal secretary to the President, declares his intention to leave the official household and begin a commercial career in rural Virginia, having found city life in Philadelphia intolerable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot apologizes for asking for more money to buy hat and articles for Birth night so soon after having received \"liberal presents\"--she has been very ill, enough so to require a physician--Aunt Betty Lewis ill with ague and fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis reports that he met with unexpected success in rent collecting for Washington's properties \"over the ridge and in this county\"--few have made required improvements--he suggests the life leases be put into hands of lawyer to decide how to proceed--Mr. Muse says Col. Simm of Alexandria thinks leases badly drawn and ejectments won't be supported by court--reports repossession of lots in Frederick and Berkeley, and rental of some lots--difficulties in collecting from sheriffs--Lewis's late cousin Thornton Washington's estate has cut timber on 35 or 40 acres of Washington's prime reserve in Berkeley because of neglect by Mr. Muse in maintaining the lines (Thornton Washington, son of Samuel Washington, inherited rights to cut timber on Lawrence Washington's land, which bordered George Washington's)--Lewis is unable to rent poor land on Deep Run, and suggests procuring situation for sawmill there, for good pine timber on land--he must see Washington on next trip to Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHarriot reports that she is now at Matapony, where is seldom chance of sending mail--she sends her sincere thanks for money Washington sent her to buy articles for Birthnight.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod reports that he has received and will retain bundle of papers dealing with the [Thomas Colvill] estate settlement--he will ask for settlement as soon as possible, and explains some possible outstanding issues to Washington--Mr. Keith has furnished some information--has not yet received appraisement of estate--received hogs from Washington and thanks him for them.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis agrees that Washington is wise to wait until September, as described in the advertisement, to sell his land--Kentucky lands rising in value--he hears there was large emigration last year and some of it to Green River, which should help boost value of Washington's land--discusses military lands and state grant lands--land fever can make prices fluctuate--he was unable to purchase Woodrow's inholding within Washington's property yet--Lewis says that Col. Willis's and Gen. Spotswood's horses still for sale, may be at reduced price.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning \"the claims of the Cohnawaga, or Seven Nations of Canada.\" The Seven Nations were an Indian confederacy of Mohawk, Abenaki, Huron, and Onodaga that supported the French during the French and Indian War, and later the British in the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn cypher, Monroe alerts President to interception by French of Washington's letter re XYZ affair. Message also decoded.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetty writes to Washington on Harriot's behalf, who wants to inform him that Andrew Parks, a merchant of Fredericksburg, has been courting her and she would like to marry him--Betty says that Parks is \"very much respected by all his acquaintances ... a sober sedate young man and attentive to business\"--she has left town for a healthier place which has the advantage of having a mill as well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis blames delays in his letters on the fact that there are no post riders in this area--since his mother left Fredericksburg, Washington should direct letters to the attorney James Lewis there--he explains not paying Washington money collected so far from rentals--he had wanted to pay in lump sum, but will not remit it as he collects it--denies using funds for own use--Washington's advertisement posted at Court House--describes the property dispute between McCormick and Ariss, one of whom has encroached on Washington's property--it is too late in season to bring Jack to breed in Fauquier County--next season will do so--Mrs. Haney (or Haynie) [G.W.'s kinswoman, see letter of R. Lewis to G.W., Jan. 17, 1795 and R. Lewis's diary for that year] is dying of consumption.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis desires to know, because others have asked him, whether Washington will exchange western lands for some improved estates in this area which might be rented to advantage--he will pursue the purchase of Woodrow's inholding--Mrs. Lewis [Catherine Daingerfield Lewis] has been ill, and that will prevent his going to Kentucky this year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Lewis's [his wife] illness had prevented him from retrieving Washington's letter before now--gives opinion of Andrew Parks as suitor for Harriot Washington--he is an industrious young man with good prospects, but considers their marriage at this time \"madness in the extreme\"--he advises any marriage be put off until Washington can come to Virginia and look into things himself--Washington's letter to his mother sent to Culpeper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he forwarded to Howell Lewis, his brother, the papers from Washington concerning debt he owes--it should never have gone to Washington, and Howell considers it a \"rude attempt\" on the part of others to collect their money--they would have been paid had it been presented correctly to Howell--Mrs. Catherine Daingerfield Lewis still ill--they will go to Culpeper for change of air after court terminates in Fredericksburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he tried to obtain possession of land on Accokeek Run in Stafford County, Va. which Washington said (both in person and in a 29 April 1793 letter) he might have, but finds title belongs jointly to Washington and other heirs of his mother [Mary Washington]--Lewis will give up all efforts to obtain it--Mrs. Haney [Washington's cousin, Elizabeth Haynie] died of rapid consumption [see letter of Jan. 17, 1795]--her daughter Sally Ball Haynie cannot find employment because the people in the neighborhood \"are uncommonly industrious and do every thing with in themselves.\"--Mrs. Lewis has taught Sally reading, writing, and useful needlework, etc.--she would make an extraordinary housekeeper for some genteel family--she is welcome to take her board in his house, but he defers to Washington's judgment--sister [Betty Lewis] Carter is delivered of a son [Charles E. Carter].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she cannot harbor resentment after all that passed yesterday, and is determined to dine with him tomorrow, \"when I will endeavor to meet your Ideas with Fortitude\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is grateful for Washington's bounty [see Writings, XXXV, 107-108 - Washington's offer of some lots he won in a lottery]--the Colville estate business is finally settled by County Court, but this not binding, so he will seek another settlement--Bushrod will take his wife, Anne (\"Nancy\") Blackburn Washington up to Berkeley Springs for her health--he encloses an order to be published in England.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne share (No. 1355) of augmented stock in the Bank of Alexandria. Endorsed on back, \"The within Share was Transferred to Robert Beverley August 19th 1802. M. Sutton B.K.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the bills--Harriot [Washington] was married July 15, and has gone to her Brother's in Berkeley [Geo. Steptoe Washington]--expects to go to son Lawrence's in Frederick for her health--\"My Dear Brother it is with Infinite Pleasure I here you intend to retire to your owne Home, there I hope you will Enjoy more statisfaction than you Possibly can do in Public Life ...\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis encloses bill of $100. from his brother Howell--Howell is sorry his uncle should have been troubled by receiving the note for money due [See letter of May 4, 1796, George Lewis to George Washington].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis notes Washington's acknowledgement of the bank note forwarded to him for Howell--he agrees that his brother should have considered interest on the principal--he will see his brother about this on the latter's return from \"over the ridge\" with his family [see letters of Aug. 1 and May 4, 1796].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeade conveys to Washington a character reference for Mr. [James] Anderson from a Mr. Fitzhugh--Anderson is a man of industry and clever, but advanced in years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes from the Selden family's Salvington Plantation near Fredericksburg that he has received Washington's letter telling of William Pearce's advance of salary from £100 to 100 Guineas--he himself would accept 100 Guineas with house, garden, etc--Anderson believes Washington's superintendent should have an assistant to take over much of writing business inside--he hears that Washington's superintendent \"has as much to do as any one man can execute\"--describes his knowledge of farming and grazing as \"two branches of the same business\" that he \"was bred to from my youth\" in Scotland--he leaves his character reference to others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that his failure to answer Washington's earlier queries was not caused by deceit--he then relates his background and experience in farming north of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the English border lands, and in America--he came to U.S. in 1791--has seen Mt. Vernon estate--mentions the distillery he runs on Salvington plantation and that he thinks a properly conducted distillery of much gain to owner--mentions crop rotation and the use of manure as necessary components in improving the land--he is content in present situation with Mr. Cary Selden, but would delight in serving Washington if he can make it profitable for both.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson informs Washington that he sent a letter on 11th to Philadelphia--he will be glad to come to Mt. Vernon to see Washington at earliest opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson writes that he can procure good overseer with experience in \"the management of Negroes\" if Washington's current overseer is leaving--Anderson will shortly take measurements of John Francis Mercer's \"thrashing machine\", so that he can cut timber in winter for mounting one for Washington--suggests cost could be lowered by using Washington's own carpenters and a millwright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRec. No. 258 annotated by G.W. \"School Alex £50.0.0--dated, addressed to Charles Lee Esq. in another hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHannah Washington writes to introduce her son Fairfax to George Washington, as he arrives in Philadelphia to study law under Charles Lee--Hannah asks whether Washington \"would sometimes take the trouble to advise him in regard to his moral conduct, as he is much too young to be in such a city, without a guide \u0026amp; true friend.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he is just recovering from attack of pleurisy--the deed enclosed not recorded as prescribed by law--no news of Kanawa lands.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel offers to pay Washington $1000 for his carriage horses, which she intends for the use of her nephew, on the condition that they are as she describes them--however, if Mr. Adams wants them and will pay full price, she will yield all claim.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel writes that she would certainly like to purchase Washington's coach, but that since she doesn't buy his horses for herself, she has no use for the coach--her nephew prefers to follow fashion and wants a new carriage, though Washington's is a superb piece of workmanship and will outlast modern one--Washington's successor is to be legally announced today, and Powel believes that Adams should buy the coach--she will pay Washington cash for the carriage horses any time.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel encloses her check for $1000 to pay for Washington's carriage horses, and indicates she does not wish to have them before he leaves Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel teases Washington because he had \"without design put into my possession the love letters of a lady addressed to you under the most solemn sanction\"--these letters from Mrs. Washington were found in the writing desk she got from him--she tried to give them to Tobias Lear who was present when she discovered them, but as he refused, she sealed them up and will return them to Washington by whatever means he directs. Includes a self-deprecating note in which she promises to pay Lear $245 for the writing desk and praises Washington's \"wise and peaceful administration for eight years.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eErskine writes Washington that he has used his name in a pamphlet he has written about the French Revolution entitled \"Causes and Consequences of the war in France\". He also expresses his great admiration for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoice for certain materials and labor used in the construction of a boat. At the bottom, Humphries has signed (in full) a receipt for the total sum of £55.16.3 ($148.83).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis has made inquiries on Washington's behalf for a workman [housejoiner] desired by Washington, but can find none available now, neither among blacks (who are generally hired out a year at a time) nor among whites (who would come burdened with families to support)--he suggests that Col. Ball might have some such workman whom he will rent out--Mrs. Lewis's health has been bad for several years and growing worse, else they would have visited Mount Vernon already.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes that she has been informed that she cannot, as had been her custom, get herrings from George Washington's fishing landing--her hands at the ferry landing have only gotten 300 herring--it is too late to apply elsewhere--she asks the favor of 6 or 7000 herrings from Washington's seine.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to protest that she only wanted justice done in getting her turn at the fishing landing--when she applied for fish there were two others before her, the fish did not run while her negroes were at the fishery, and then she heard that others were supplied out of order before her--she did not expect George Washington to \"disfurnish\" his own family of their herrings for her--[see letter of April 24, 1797]--can't come to Mt. Vernon to see Mrs. Washington because roads are impassable between Hayfield and Mount Vernon--and while writing the above she has just had word to send negroes down for fish--she thanks Washington for his intervention and says she is now sending the letter only to explain that she wanted nothing more \"than what was the common rule of fishing landings, to have my turn.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel Washington writes to express thanks to George Washington for advice (\"there is no person fonder of receiving advice than what I am\")--he states that the money he wants to borrow from his uncle is mainly to pay debts contracted by his father [Charles Washington], particularly to Dr. Stuart--he will come to Mount Vernon in few weeks--wife is expecting a little one at any time [Samuel T. Washington?].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. Craik's bill from Aug. 25, 1797 - June 14, 1799 for £ 97.11.9, for visits to \u0026amp; treatment of members of G.W.'s family and servants on all the farms--includes visits to attend Mr. Peter's child \u0026amp; \"a visit to \u0026amp; attendce on yourself from 21st to 26th and prescription\" £4.0.0--a dozen oranges--\"Bleeding yourself ...\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003edocketed by G.W. \"Receipt Doct. Jas. Craik, Bal. $128.88 27 June 1799,\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote for the sum of one thousand dollars, in George Washington's hand, signed by his nephew Samuel Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Washington writes to George Washington to clarify her earlier remarks about William Triplett -- she refers to the suit by Thomas Pearson concerning land sold years earlier to George Washington and others by his brother Simon Pearson, some of which now makes up Hayfield farm on which she lives -- her nephew looks for papers relative to land in Stafford and Prince William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Receipted Dec. 18, 1797 by John \u0026amp; Thos. Vowell. Bill for Shingles, amounting to £8.4.5.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes a recommendation for Thomas Alsbury, who formerly served Washington \"in the wars with the savages\" and \"in your family\"--Alsbury now wants to lease land from Washington on the Ohio or Kanawha Rivers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot visit Mt. Vernon at this time. Her grandsons, Augustine and Corbin, are sick. Must remain at Haywood. Promises to visit at first opportunity.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington answers George Washington's legal queries dealing with Thomas Pearson's suit concerning land sold by his late brother Simon Pearson to Washington and others in 1763 [see letter, G.W. to Bushrod W., Oct. 9, 1797]--Bushrod will take the case should it go to a higher court--Gen. Marshall may know something further about the case, as Bushrod met a man named Pearson at Marshall's office recently.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod records a legal opinion for Washington concerning a suit initiated by Thomas Pearson, against his late brother's estate (Simon Pearson). The suit involved a parcel of land which Washington purchased from Simon Pearson some thirty-five years earlier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod sends his uncle a copy of grant requsted--he can't find the Inquisition, but has directed the clerk to continue his search for the document related to Pearson's suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends orchard-grass seed, a gift from Mr. Francis Whiting, after a 6 week delay for lack of transportation to Alexandria--Washington's tenant on his tract of land above Bath has removed to Kentucky, and the land is being denuded of its valuable timber by the neighboring \"set of lawless rascals\"--Lewis strongly suggests that the land should be rented out to protect the remaining timber--furthermore, Washington's land on Lost Mountain (then in Prince William County, now Fauquier County) is being stripped of bark by tanners working by moonlight on the pinnacle of the mountain--the perpetrators have been caught.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has investigated Mrs. Forbes and found her fully satisfactory for the job of housekeeper at Mt. Vernon--\"She is honest, industrious, \u0026amp; well acquainted with nice as well as common cooking\"--she never received letters from Washington, however--Bushrod will investigate at the post office--mentions having written earlier about the Pearson suit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has located and interviewed Mrs. Forbes, who says that her price is $150 a year--Bushrod thinks this is \"extravagant\" for a housekeeper at Mt. Vernon, but that he is persuaded she would do well--he asks Washington to advise him whether or not this will be satisfactory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he has talked with Mr. Brooke and received good references for Mrs. Forbes--he answers Washington's queries about her from his 3 November letter--there is good cook to be sold in Fredericksburg by Geo. Murray--he had cooked for Brooke who says his only fault is a fondness for liquor--Bushrod will ask Murray not to sell him until he hears from Washington--Mrs. Forbes is being directed to head for Mount Vernon as early as the next stage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that, having examined the records in the General Court, he finds that surveys were rarely done in cases like Washington's and that he is therefore quite certain that the law is on side of Washington in the Pearson suit--he also encloses an order for settling Washington's accounts as executor of Thomas Colville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that Mrs. Forbes' delay in leaving for Mt. Vernon was due to lack of funds--Mr. Brook owes her money but has been out of town--Bushrod will advance money to send Forbes to Mt. Vernon on the next day's stage--Mr. Brook has been very ill and now in back country for his health--Bushrod refers again to the settlement of the Colville estate--Mr. Keith advertises the decree in the Alexandria Gazette for 8 weeks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes to Washington with a report of what he has discovered about taxes due on Washington's Kanawha land--lands in Kanawha and Berkeley to be forfeited unless back taxes are paid--he urges fast action to avoid having the land seized and sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that the auditor can find nothing further on taxes due on Washington's western lands along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers--the records are in poor shape and the auditor blames the inattention and inaccuracy of the commissioners in that part of the country--Bushrod gave him Washington's paper containing a list of his lands on the Ohio and Kanhawa to check more in detail--there are no other Washington lands returned for non-payment of taxes, and as Bushrod paid the arrearages Washington's property is clear for now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eParker, who is \"now engaged in [publishing] \"The Journals of Congress\" from the year 1775 to the present time, ...\" asks Washington to patronize his work. \"My undertaking has met with the encouragement of Mr. Jefferson \u0026amp; the Committee of Congress\" assigned to this project, \"... yet the honor of your name ... will be the greatest satisfaction I can feel.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod advises his uncle regarding several legal problems relating to taxes on Washington's western lands as well as a land title paper concerning a transaction between Generals Lee and Washington. Bushrod also explorers the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeaks of his recent loss (the death of his son Augustine). Agrees with Washington's advice to send his remaining children to public school. Corn crop will be low this year. Discusses his knowledge of Washington family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter regarding agreement between George Washington and Wm. Washington whereby George Washington may purchase 500 barrels of corn annually from Wm. Washington Discussion of terms of sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes that he disapproves Washington's deed to General Lee, but has drawn a better one for him to follow--in order to avoid any possible confusion in the future the new one states that the original deed was not recorded in a timely fashion and that the present one is a replacement--they should check the boundaries to see if they are accurate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that Washington's is first letter he's received from America except one of a few lines from G.W.P. Custis last fall--he knows Washington is busy repairing houses, farms, etc. at Mount Vernon--he has himself led a retired life in the Netherlands, going to no public entertainments except now and then to the theater, though he has been to Paris--his health has been poor--mentions Elbridge Gerry, Gen. Marshall, and Gen. Pinckney--he will try to procure a good joiner to send to Washington--many Germans go to Amsterdam to get employment or passage to America, and Dandridge has asked a \"merchant of eminence\" to assist in the search for a joiner among them with a good character reference--Dandridge gives his explanation of 1100 and odd dollars which was charged by him to Washington's account for \"losses, errors \u0026amp;c\" as having occurred not in a single year, but over the whole course of his employment by Washington--the 200 some dollars charged against Washington in April 1796 is a little harder to explain.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis writes that he encloses a draught on Mr. James Russell of Alexandria by Mr. Ariss for last year's rent (against Washington's usual practice) because Ariss had been infirm--if the funds are not immediately collectable, he asks Washington to return the draft so that he can follow up--a tenant on one of the Berkeley lots is unable to pay, so another was procured temporarily to take care of growing crop--he asks Washington's wishes about leasing that property--wheat crops in the area and up to the Blue Ridge are virtually destroyed by Hessian fly, there has also been a 5 week drought.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDandridge writes that he had no success in finding a joiner to send to Washington, despite several applications and having others search for suitable candidates--the danger of war with U.S. leaves country in unsettled state--the Texel blockaded by British ships, and French privateers are swarming the Maese--preparations of U.S. for defense worry French government--Mr. Gerry leaving Paris soon--expectation is for war between France and America at any time--the Congress at Rastadt is dissolving--war on the Rhine expected--\"we hold ourselves in readiness to march\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmith writes that he desires to make a vitrified stained glass portrait of Washington like that of His Excellency the president [John Adams]--describes the long-lasting nature of such portraits.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSolicits for his brother William Champe Carter of Albemarle County a commission as Captain in the provisional army or as aide de camp to a general officer--suggests that it would be good to distribute commissions in that area of the state to counteract the attempts by \"a certain character in his route from Philadelphia to Monticello\" [i.e., Thomas Jefferson] to dampen patriotic ardor of people there--he and Mrs. Carter had wanted to visit last spring, but the loss of a carriage and horse is compelling them to postpone that until next Spring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarshall writes that his father directed him to pay Washington's back taxes on his land on Rough Creek [Hardin County, Ky.]--discusses arrangements for reimbursing his father--Mr. Rawleigh Colston of Frederick authorized to draw upon Washington for the money--as Marshall's father is aged and infirm, Marshall himself can assist Washington in such matters in the future.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod continue to keep his uncle informed about the circumstances of the \"Langhorne Affair,\" and his own involvement as a \"dignified observer.\" He assures the General that the man John Nicholas is of excellent character.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWelch writes to Washington that he has surveyed the tract of Great Kanawha land of 10990 acres--it appears to be short 610 acres, so he is going to check it again--also surveyed Cole River tract--30 settlers on land are doing well--immigration is good, though the migrants themselves are poor--he expects many from Pennsylvania--people in the area all support existing constitution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal copy of this letter. Dandridge's poor health induces him to resign job of secretary to Mr. Murray, and since Washington helped him get the position, Dandridge wants to let him know--he seeks more a active life--he seeks a subaltern commission in the army of United States--Murray is writing to the President and Secretary of War on his behalf--Dandridge has still had no success in finding a joiner for Washington--\"all communication from this country is quite at a stand except thro Hamburg and England\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod writes his recommendation of Col. Heth as a friend of the government and a sober citizen--he mentions the fictitious John Langhorne [i.e., Peter Carr] letter and Nicholas--Gen. Marshall is anxious to visit Washington and Bushrod may accompany him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRequest that his uncle consider Thomas Turner and Capt. Blackburn for military commissions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpotswood reports the results of his efforts in securing an overseer, a certain Mr. Garret, for Washington. \"He would not determine whether to receive your offer or not until he returned home and consulted his wife - \".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes that some weeks ago he had sent Washington a letter with Robison's Proof of a Conspiracy--since then, he is more confirmed in opinion that groups called \"Illuminati—German Union—Reading Societies—and in France by that of the Jacobine-Club\" are operating for overthrow of this government--many of these groups are of French sympathies and begin by trying to destroy all religion--prays that God, who set Washington \"as a Deliverer of, and Father of his Country\" may keep him safe until this crisis passes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses letter from Mr. Thomas Marshall Jr. of Kentucky who wishes payment of small balance due his father Col. Marshall from Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSnyder writes to apologize for having sent second letter on 1 October, but he received Washington's letter of 25 September only an hour after mailing his own--\"I rejoice very much that you are recovered from your late Sickness\"--he fears pernicious effects of \"the illuminati\" or Jacobinism on people of the United States--Snyder informs Washington that he recently wrote articles in gazettes under name of \"Cicero\" giving a compendium of extracts form \"Robison's Proofs of Conspiracy\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlagdin writes that although Washington will provide glass, painting and ironmongering he cannot undertake to complete the work on Washington's buildings in Washington, DC for less than $11,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that he is distressed that his mother (Mildred Thornton Washington) wrote Washington asking for more money--all debts of his father (Washington's late brother Charles) and his estate lie on him now--he is sure he can pay by selling land, but nobody will buy land in these unsettled times, with war with France possible--he hopes to sell at better prices in the next year--Samuel refuses the $1000 Washington offered his mother because that would make creditors all come to him at once and ruin him, \"Whereas if they come on gradually I can have a better chance.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChurch presents his son, Philip Church, who enters the army under his uncle's (probably Alexander Hamilton's) auspices-- hurch recommends him to Washington's protection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRootes writes that he had visited Mount Vernon, but not seen Washington--this follow-up letter requests a certificate from Washington that his late father, John Rootes, served as a captain in Col. William Byrd's regiment in the French and Indian wars--Rootes wants this in order to secure bounty land for his father's service, that his father never applied for.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Autograph letter signed, draft. First part of draft is a letter to General Washington of the same date introducing Church, his grandson. In the part of the draft addresssed to the grandson, Schuyler warns him how to approach the general as Church hopes to gain some military favors.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnthony bills Washington for a gold seal, 12 dollars; and repairing buttons, seal and chain, 2 dollars--total, 14 dollars. Receipted by Joseph Anthony.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRe: Spotswood's opinion of the Alien and Sedition Acts and A forgery of Spotswood's name in a previous letter to Washington. Docketed by Washington. Folio size.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRussell writes to Washington that he was mortified to discover that all conveyances for bringing Washington's ram and straw machine from Middletown, Connecticut to Mount Vernon had failed and now that the river is frozen it will take until spring to deliver them--he looks forward to his friend's report on planting wheat in England which Washington procured for him--with the sheep and chaff Engine, Russell proposes sending a \"Ground Borer\" for digging fence post holes--it can also be of use in military operations where chevaux de fries are wanted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarland writes to ask Washington for information on land set aside between Great Kanhawa and Sandy River as part \"payment of some Officers and Soilders who was on an Expedition Against the Indians about or before Braddocks Campain.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor £ 1.5.0, or $3.33 for 1 bushel blue grass seed and a keg. Receipted by Samuel Simes for Cath. Roberts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis receipted bill charges Washington £6. for a cocked Beaver hat, a round white hat, and box. Marked \"Recd. pay of C. Biddle for Isaac Parrish,\" by Joseph Parrish.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHe writes that he received a copy of an earlier letter to Maj. Harrison [Nov. 4]--desires to take Young Royal Gift to his stable to stand--another Jack in Culpeper now will cut down profits of the stud service--collection of rents goes badly--plight of tenants pitiable--tenants in Frederick and Berkeley mostly paid up--he will come to Mt. Vernon to bring rents and attend the marriage of his brother Lawrence with Miss [Eleanor Parke] (Nelly) Custis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he knows nothing of arrangements for paying amounts due on sets of prints [\"Death of Warren,\" and \"Death of Montgomery\"] sent to Washington from London--he counsels don't send money to England--his brother John has agents (whom he names) handling affairs of the prints in the States--comments on \"malign influence\" in councils of state in Virginia--takes the opportunity of wishing Washington a happy birthday--extends his best wishes to Nelly Custis on her marriage to Lawrence Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning Washington's recent order for English Crown glass from Alexandria merchants Macleod \u0026amp; Lumsdon. The glass was not available, and the merchants offered to order it for Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull writes that he recently sent 4 pairs of his prints, which Washington had subscribed to, by way of the Nancy Davidson--most of the letter is political beginning with \"I trust, Sir! that you are now destined to act a more important part, in this great Drama, than you have done in the former period of your Life: to save again your Country, and to establish her Security and Greatness upon a Basis broad and firm as is the Continent of which She forms a part.\"--he expresses opinions on political situations of Europe, especially England and France--fears French taking over Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America, thereby creating hazard to Americans--it is to America's interest to see that Spanish colonies are inculcated with true spirit of liberty and rational freedom--writes \"that Europe is rotten to the Heart. and that, in Europe, America has not one friend, on whose support She can rely\"--there is one year left in which to act--\"I hope to have the happiness of seeing the Evening of your Life more useful and more glorious than its Noon, and of saluting you My dear Sir, not merely as the Father of the United States but of the United Empires of America.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel writes that the executions against him for £300 or 400 are beyond his power to pay, except by selling all his slaves, and then he would be unable to grow a crop which is all he has for the support of two families--if Washington can lend him the money, then Samuel will be enabled to get clear of debt and repay him in the fall by selling land--once free of the sheriff he intends never to go into debt again--his father [Charles Washington] has been very ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSamuel thanks his uncle for the letter telling of money to be loaned him, it was seriously delayed in the postal system -- he describes his difficulties in settling Uncle Samuel Washington's estate, as his own father and his uncle John both kept poor accounts -- Bushrod Washington won't help any, and Samuel mentions it hoping that Washington will speak to Bushrod this summer -- Samuel expects a bad wheat crop for the 4th straight year -- he intends to sell all his land \u0026amp; buy small amount in Culpeper County at low price -- his father Charles Washington is much improved.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod encloses a deed from Washington to Gen. Lee, and tells him that Lees deed to Washington is being registered -- Washington should send the enclosed one to the clerk of General Court -- speaks of congressional elections in this district that will be close -- Jacobins \u0026amp; opponents of Federal government spread scandalous assertions against Gen. Lee, who is only recently \"making great exertions\" in his own behalf -- Mr. Tayloe will resign his army commission, and Mr. Thomas Turner has asked that Bushrod intervene with Washington about securing a commission in the cavalry.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerning a transaction of corn, whiskey and herrings. Congratulations on General Lee's and General Marshall's election to the Congress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConveying 166 barrels of corn and discussing future corn transactions. Mentions his new (third) wife (Sarah Tayloe).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnderson sets forth his new scheme for managing Washington's farms, to make more profit from them--he compares profits and loss for his new scheme and the older system, showing large edge of profit to new scheme, using the Union Farm as the example although the principles could apply to River Farm and Dogue Run with slight alterations--Muddy Hole should be planted in peach trees--Anderson advocates fewer workers on each, and a new system of crop rotation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLewis sends Washington a draught for Mr. Ariss's rent--Ariss's infirmities make Lewis hesitate to be so rigid in collecting his rent, although he is always backward in paying--Lewis will send rents collected--he saw his brother Lawrence and his lady [Nelly Custis Lewis] at sister Carters--Lawrence has sulpher mud on his eye and drinking spring water improves him--this year's hay crop diminished by a monthlong drought in July--last fall's drought and Hessian fly deprived them of seed wheat--corn and tobacco good.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTrumbull comments on the delays in post offices--\"in too many instances there is not that punctual attention to their duty in our post offices which the Public have a right to expect\"--he agrees with Washington's reply to Col. John Trumbull on a project of taking over South America (see letter of March 24, 1799, John Trumbull to Washington)--offers comments on a candidate for presidency--hints strongly that Washington is the only one to unite the party and win for Federalists--expresses his \"hope and trust\" that Washington's life will \"be elongated beyond the term of three core and ten years\"--offers comments on President John Adams.  On letter from Timothy Pickering to Jonathan Trumbull, 29 July 1799\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e$1.25 for repairing Mrs. Washington's watch.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Smith writes to Washington concerning claims of heirs of Robert Stobo to land on account of his services in French \u0026amp; Indian War--he asks Washington to help the family to get the land due under the claim--Stobo was with Washington at Fort Necessity and was surrendered to the French as a hostage--Smith transcribes a letter dated 19 March 1799 from Alexander McCaul to William Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. Encloses letter from Alex. McCaul to Wm. Smith, saying land due Stobo can still be claimed. [See letter dated Mar. 19, 1799].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelgium \u0026amp; \"this Republic\" seem to be fixed as heritage and satelite of french Republic--describes moves of British, Russian, French, \u0026amp; Austrian armies--Duke of York's inglorious evacuation of the Dutch Republic--this liberates all French troops for campaign on Rhine--will present G.W. a model of the Dutch water-throwing mill, or windmill, such as he sent rude sketches of last summer--may be applicable for draining Dismal [Swamp]--La fayette at Utrecht, won't go to U.S. this autumn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from three orphaned children of Thomas Washington of [Nevis] Island in West Indies--17 yrs. ago a gentleman in Newcastle upon Tyne wrote G.W. \u0026amp; sent old papers belonging to them to determine whether they are any kin to him, but received no reply--father had son by 1st marriage, still living in [Nevis]--their mother and father died \u0026amp; left them destitute--were brought up as servants--asks some small relief, are all married to poor men [The truth of this letter sworn to by Chas. Charleton, Vicar, \u0026amp; Wm. Jowsey \u0026amp; Wm. Tayloe, Churchwardens of Parish of Tynemouth [Northumberland].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePowel sends Chevalier Chastelleux's Essay on Public Happiness for his perusal -- hopes it meets with his approval -- knows author will be flattered that the General has read his work. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Mrs. Powel\". Autograph letter, in 3rd person, integral cover, laminated, watermark (D \u0026amp; C Blau). Dated only \"Wednesday Noon\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour documents are bound together: Survey Notes, Washington's surveying notes on a portion of his Mount Vernon property that he has purchased from Sampson Darrell in 1757, 4-5 November 1762; Grant, to Sampson Darrell, 28 November 1694; Letter, Darrell Smith to George Washington, 9 October 1759; Indenture, from Sampson Darrell, 19 May 1760\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis ledger includes a list of slaves at the Mount Vernon Plantations, clothing alloted to them each year, inventory of cattle, Nov. 15, 1785, accounts with the several plantations, accounts with shoemakers, overseers, and bricklayers. With other Accounts (including ones from George Augustine and Lawrence A. Washington, Tobias Lear, John and H. Fairfax, and Anthony Whiting).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis is a record of the work done at the various farms making up George Washington's Mount Vernon, reporting the number of hours worked by which workers, just what was being done on each farm during a particular week. Farms include Dogue Run, Ferry Plantation, Muddy Hole, River Plantation, and Frenchs Plantation (or Frenchs Quarter). Work by tailors, carpenters, shoemakers, coopers, ditchers, and millers are recorded separately. Includes \"Fairfaxs Report on House People\" for several weeks. Begins November 1786 and ends in April 1787. At the end of the volume there is a document titled \"Memorandum of things delivered to the different Plantations from the 12th of Apl. 1786, 1786 April 12-August 31\" that begins at the last page and works its way back toward the center of the volume. This used to be bound, but has since been unbound and is just leaves.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese surveys seem to be concerned with a road from the Ferry to Cameron.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis covers the period of the building of the Green house and the final stucco work and painting of the New Room.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes \"Skins put into the Vatts,\" \"Articles received into the Store, Articles delivered out of the Store, Rum account of rum received \u0026amp; doled out (giving reasons in many cases for the dole).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the handwriting of Tobias Lear (1762-1816), Washington's private secretary, and James Anderson, Mount Vernon's farm and subsequent distillery manager from 1797 to the time of Washington's death in 1799.  Washington endorsed the ledger twice and approved accounts for fisheries, whiskey, shad, and herring.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKing James version, containing the old and new testaments. Includes a page located in the book of Jeremiah, inscribed with family genealogical information. It lists the marriage date of Augustine Washington (ca. 1694-1743) and his second wife, Mary Ball (1708-1789), as well as the birth dates of their six children. George Washington, their eldest child, was born \"about 10 in the Morning\" on February 11, 1731/32, according to the Julian calendar then in use. The leather bound volume is missing the title page and has had extensive conservation work completed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall book bound in leather, entitled \"The American Repository of Useful Information containing a Calendar of the present Year ...\", engraved on front is \"Autograph of General Washington\" and \"Given to C. Hughes at Mount Vernon, 1825, Judge B. Washington\". Originally pasted in front were two letters, one dated December 24, 1825, Bushrod Washington to G.C. Washington, and one December 23, 1825, George Corbin Washington to C. Hughes [see letters under proper date]. The letter were removed from the diary during conservation treatment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBushrod Washington responds that he is glad to have him (George Corbin Washington) and Mr. Hughes to visit Mt. Vernon. Name on original manuscript appears as \"Bush Washington\". Directed \"By Harry\" [pasted in back of G.W.'s diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Corbin Washington wrote to Mr. Hughes to confirm that he told Judge [Bushrod] Washington of their intention of dining with him tomorrow [letter found in George Washington's diary for year 1797]. Autograph letter signed, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCompiled by and entirely in the hand of George Washington, the inventory of his late elder half brother's estate lists, by room, furniture, books, and other household items in the Mansion as well as slaves, horses, livestock and other chattels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn this document, Washington leased the two tracts of land that formed his late brother Lawrence's estate, and 18 slaves, from Lawrence's widow Ann and her new husband George Lee for an annual rent of 15 hogsheads of tobacco or the cash equivalent. Document is signed by GW and both Lees, and witnessed by William Fairfax, John Dalton, and Denis McCarty.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph letter signed. Washington writes about the service and loyalty of the Virginia Regiment during the French and Indian War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuit claim deed written on handmade laid paper in the hand of George Washington. The quit claim is by John Carney to George Washington for 200 acres of land at Cliftons, formerly Piscataway Neck, which later became part of the Mount Vernon River Farm. Signed by John Carney (his mark), Lund Washington, Walter Magowan, Eno Williams (his mark), and Thos. Bishop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAutograph survey and plat signed \"G. Washington.\" Docketed on verso by John Augustine Washington, \"An Including survey of all the Lands left me in Frederick, by my brother Lawrence Washington, done by George Washington Esqr.\" A survey of four parcels of land in present-day Jefferson County, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocketed on back \"West v Posey Plat \u0026amp; Report\", in G.W.'s hand, laminated, watermark (crown over heraldic device \u0026amp; motto, \u0026amp; crown over GR), oversize document.  [This was part of the original grant to Spencer which George Washington purchased from Captain Posey to help cancel that gentleman's debt to him and others].  The plat showing survey lines is attached to the report.  A cover is attached, docketed \"Papers Relating To Mount Vernon Trace of Land.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal; docketed on reverse in Washington's handwriting, as follows: \"Plats of Sundry Tracts of Land Belonging \u0026amp; Adjoining those of George Washington Fairfax County.\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis indenture is the purchase agreement by which George Washington acquired six acres of land from John Posey.  This tract of land was situated along the Potomac River between the mouths of Little Hunting Creek and Dogue Creek.  The document is partially printed and filled out by George Washington in his own hand on June 10, 1772.  Washington signed his name five times within the text, and Posey signed it at the conclusion.  Witnesses John Parke Custis, Jonathan Palmer, Thomas Bishop and another individual, whose autograph is indecipherable, all signed that this document was sealed and delivered in their presence.  An inscription at the bottom of the document states that on October 19, 1772, court was held for the County of Fairfax and this lease was proved by the oaths of the witnesses to be the deed of John Posey.  The acquisition of this document by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association closes the circle on this important story and piece of Mount Vernon land which is approximately where the wharf of today is located.  It is the third in a series of documents between John Posey and George Washington.  The first two documents, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SURVEY FOR JOHN POSEY, OCTOBER 10, 1769 (A-481.1) and LEASE FROM JOHN POSEY TO GEORGE WASHINGTON, APRIL 23, 1770 (RM-1022, MS-5650) already in Mount Vernon's possession, demonstrate Washington's longstanding interest in acquiring this tract of Posey's land.  This third and final document, negotiating the sale of the property to Washington, tells the story of his eventual success in acquiring the land and expanding his Mount Vernon estate.    Captain John Posey was a veteran of the French and Indian War, and George Washington's neighbor.  John Posey's home, Rover's Delight, was just a mile downriver, southwest, of Mount Vernon.  Posey farmed his plantation and operated a public ferry across the Potomac to Maryland.  Posey was a friend of Washington's and often joined him in fox hunts and to play cards.  John Posey suffered financial trouble throughout the 1760's and took loans from George Washington as well as other creditors.  For example, on October 1, 1763, Washington took a £700 mortgage on Posey's property.  Over the years the interest on Posey's debts grew and by October 1769 Posey's debt to Washington had grown to nearly 1,000 pounds Virginia currency.  On October 10, 1769, George Washington surveyed the land later purchased in this agreement (see A-481.1).  At that time this portion of land was under dispute between Posey and John West.  As a result of the demands of Posey's many creditors, the remainder of Posey's Virginia property, which was not under dispute, was auctioned off under court order on October 23, 1769.  With the 1769 sale, Washington was recompensed for his loans to Posey and Washington was able to acquire 200 acres of Posey's land.    However, Washington also desired ownership of the small area of disputed land which contained Posey's ferry and fishery.  Fortunately for Washington, Posey soon found himself back in debt.  On April 23, 1770, George Washington began to lease from Posey the land which had been under dispute between Posey and John West.  Washington was interested in leasing this land because it was located adjacent to Mount Vernon and on the Potomac River very close to his fishing and shipping operations.  With this 1770 lease, Washington assumed the management of Posey's land and ferry.  At some point during the following year, Posey resettled in Queenstown on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.  Washington continued to lease this land until finally acquiring it with this purchase document in 1772.  THE PAPERS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON state that the eventual purchase of this tract of land took place on June 8, 1772, because a deed of release from Posey to Washington now in the Rosenbach Museum and Library in Philadelphia carries this date (Colonial Series Vol. 8 187).  However, this official purchase agreement in the collection of Mount Vernon is dated June 10, 1772, and an inscription notes court was held on October 19, 1772.  By the time Washington made this agreement Posey was so broke that Washington was able to acquire the land, as well as Posey's house, ferry and horse-all for 50 pounds (Rees 154).    Witness Jonathan Palmer was George Washington's master carpenter.  Once Washington began leasing Posey's land, Washington had Palmer and his family move into Posey's home.  Washington records this in his diary on May 16, 1770.  It is because of Palmer's place of residence and connection to Posey and Washington that Palmer was eventually selected as one of the witnesses to this purchase agreement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInscription with a date of 1774. Then Hanover Co. (now Louisa Co.) Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWitnessed by G. Johnston, John Thornton, John Gunnell, Matthew Campbell.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved at court 16 Nov. 1772, signed by P. Wagoner.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipt for £605 on reverse signed by West and same witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDocketed \"West to Washington Release Nov. 1772 Nov. 18\" etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFor 484 acres \"Land lying in Fairfax County on the head of Dogues' creek\", part of the tract West's wife Ann Brown inherited from her father who bought it from Zephaniah \u0026amp; Valinda Wade from the head of Dogue Run creek to W-n's stone mill house etc. for £605.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhen George William and Sally Fairfax moved to England before the Revolutionary War, they asked their neighbor and friend George Washington to help them rent their Belvoir estate and sell the mansion's furnishings. On August 15, 1774, Washington administered an auction of their furniture, utensils, and books and docketed this inventory titled Sales of Furniture at Belvoir. This document includes items listed for sale, their selling prices, and purchaser's totals. Purchasers listed include Washington and his stepson John Parke Custis. George Washington was the high bidder of the event, spending a grand total of £169.12.6, over half the total receipts. Autograph document, one-page folio, docketed by George Washington on the verso.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter, 1777 March 12, in Alexander Hamilton's hand, from George Washington, Morristown, N.J., to Lt. Col. David Grier of the 7th Pennsylvania Regiment ordering him to submit a complete return of his regiment and to take new recruits who have not had smallpox to Philadelphia where they would be inoculated against the disease.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDate on original catalog card appears [1783].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSubdivisions of fields of Ferry and French's farm--on reverse is an explanation--in another hand, of the alterations in the arrangement of the field.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Wm. Barry and Sarah Barry. No witnesses.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for money signed by Wm. Barry on reverse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAttested on reverse by P. Wagener, Comm. of Court.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nDeed for part of original Spencer grant, which had been sold to Zephaniah Wade \u0026amp; descended to William Barry--\" ... William Barry and Sarah his wife for and in consideration of the Sum of three hundred and fifty pounds ... grant bargain ... unto the said George Washington ... all that moity of the remainder of the said five hundred acres of Land ... which upon the survey then made was found to contain one hundred and eighteen acres ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Printed mss., blanks filled in by G.W., laminated, oversize document, watermarks (armed figure, rampant lion with arrows, matto \"Pro Patria\").\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned by Geo. and Elizabeth Muse. Witnessed by Peyton Sterns, Jno. Hawkins, John Pendleton, Henry Pendleton \u0026amp; [J. Sims?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, in G.W.'s hand is Receipt for the £20 \u0026amp; \"a Tract of Two thousand acres of Land lying in the county of Botetourt, on the River Kanhawa, which together is in full for the within mentioned Land.\" Singed by Geo. Muse.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eProved on April 20, 1784, in Richmond by J. Brown, clerk.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Muse and wife Elizabeth \"... for and in Consideration of the Sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia, and other valuable considerations ...\" convey to George Washington \"a certain tract of Land containing Three Thousand three hundred and twenty three acres in the County of Botetourt, on the East side of the Great Kanhawa River ...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSigned by John Arris, Witnessed by John Gaunt, Edwd. McCormick \u0026amp; Francis Waller.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eGeorge Washington's signature does not appear; probably clipped for autograph.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eOn reverse, docketed twice, \"John Ariss to George Washington 700 Acres rent £60 and to pay Land Taxes\" in hand of [G.A. Washington ?].\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA grant \"for and during the Lives of the said John Ariss and his present wife Elizabeth Ariss Seven hundred Acres of Land, lying in the County of Berkeley on the Waters of Bullskin being Part of Several Tracts had by Deeds from the Proprietor of the Northern Neck ...\" for \"Sixty Pounds...to be paid in specie on the Twenty Fifth day of December in Each and Every Year ...\"--also contains specifications for concerving timber on the land \u0026amp; planting trees, grass, and building houses.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocument signed by George Washington, George Gilpin, and John Fitzgerald listing about 85 employees of the Potomac Company. The employees include 7 overseers, 2 borers, 2 carpenters, 2 blacksmiths, 1 coaler, and 68 laborers. There are three women on the list - Nurse Margaret Cosgrove, Cook Mary Twinch, and Washer Polly Firth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePortion of a large folio document containing approximately half of a survey of Ferry Plantation and 2 crop rotation tables for 1787 and 1797, entirely in George Washington's hand.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved Society of the Cincinnati certificate for James William, Esquire of Virginia. As president of the Society, George Washington signs the document at Mount Vernon on March 1, 1787. The document is also signed by secretary Henry Knox. Certicate is mounted to a board and has some staining and a tear.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of workmen employed at the Great Falls by the Potomack Company digging the C\u0026amp;O Canal. Columnar style. Includes names, occupation, number of days, rations and total amount due in Virginia currency. George Washington as an incorporator of the Potomac Company along with the signatures of John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin appear on the reverse authorizing payment. Additional note from overseer Richardson Stuart regarding the final balance. Autograph document, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSurvey by George Washington of distances from Cameron to Colchester.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eKey to accompany 1788 map of roads in MV area (also in MV collection) a summary of existing roads and recommendations for improving roads.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Document signed, docketed by Washington. Body of text in handwriting of Bartholomew Dandridge. Witnessed by Dandridge and signed by Green.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eRenewal of Green's yearly contract as overseer for the slave carpenters at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger account of kitchen staples purchased for the Presidential household in Phila. for Mar. 3-16, 1794, entirely in the hand of GW. A leaf from ledger in oversize manuscripts which begins Apr. 1794.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDay by day account in G.W.'s hand, of amt. and price of each item of food bought during the period--for month of June, no day by day account is included, but a total of each thing for 30 days of June.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted Broadside.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSigned in print by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSome of George Washington's land at Mount Vernon to be sold or rented.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresidential land grant issued by U. S. President George Washington to Samuel Eddins for his service in the Virginia Regiment. The grant consists of 1000 acres of land located northwest of the Ohio River, between the Little Miami and Sciota Rivers. Embossed paper wafer presidential seal at lower left. Document signed by George Washington and Secretary of State Timothy Pickering, 1 page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLists Mount Vernon enslaved people, their relationships, occupations, and place of residence on the estate -- a list of \"the negroes hired from Mrs. French.\" Autograph document, entirely in hand of George Washington, oversize document, laminated, George Washington's complete watermark. | Date on original catalog card appears [1799][July]. | [Probably prepared for information of his executors at the time he was drawing his will in July, 1799]. |\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWashington writes that the recent death of John Airess, who had leased one of the Shenandoah farms, may give Lewis an opportunity to take over the lease. This in turn would give Washington a chance to transfer some slaves from Mount Vernon. He mentions that \"Mrs. Lewis has a girl born.\" See also GW to R. 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I can form no judgment how long it will take him ...\"--Mrs. W. wants it finished so she can get into it this winter--she will talk to Col. [Fielding] Lewis about it--Webster making bricks--John [Broad] \u0026amp; the taylor \u0026amp; negroes sick--Mrs. W. not afraid of [Lord] Dunmore--valuables packed in trunks to be moved quickly if necessary--his papers will be sent away anyway--Sears still sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSent word to Mrs. W. at New Kent informing her to come to camp--expect her here immediately--discussion by Md. and Alex. residents of plan to blocade river--Indian Head best place--\"Captn Boucher [said] he woud undertake with 3 ships [sunk] to stop the Channel so that no ship of Force coud get up the River ...\"--Mrs. W. packed his papers in a trunk to be sent to Capt. McCarty's for safe keeping--she gave him key to G.W.'s study but he won't touch anything there except in emergency--what to do with Col. Mercer's papers?--John West, Mr. Harper, Mr. Wilson ask for money owed them--Bishop needs money--Dr. Crail's negro came with news from over the mountains--Val Crawford comes, feels it useless to keep building on G.W.'s land there because of danger of British burning everything--should he grind wheat?--Jenifer Adams offers to rent Md. land--Col. Mason very ill since convention--Lund thinks Mt. V. very easily defended by 50 men--will consider making salt peter--Custis and wife with Mrs. W. in New Kent--Knowles is well, Webster sick, John Barry dead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA plat and survey by Hezekiah Veatch, assistant Surveyor of Montgomery County, by request of Francis Deakins \u0026amp; Benjamin Jones, of Woodstock Manor, divided it into 2 equal tracts, correcting lines in a survey made in 1782 -- Signed statement by Deakins \u0026amp; Jones \"By request of the President of the United States and Colo. Mercer we have divided Woodstock into two Lots of Equal Value as per the above plat \u0026amp; certificate\". This land was conveyed to George Washington on 1 April 1793 by John Francis Mercer, his wife Sophia Sprigg Mercer, and by James Steuart and his wife Rebecca Sprigg Steuart in payment for a debt owed him by the estate of Mercers father, John Mercer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescription of rental terms for River, Union and Dogue-run farms--all will rent for the same amount-terms for Muddy hole will be slightly less-leases will run for 14 years-rent will be paid in the form of wheat (or cash equivalent)-.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAlso, included in document is GW's ideal rotation plan for a farm with six fields-gives annual production of crops and the possibilities for financial reward on the part of the tenant farmer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis printed document is a patent for a method of controlling tides, signed by George Washington as President, Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State, and Edmund Randolph as Attorney General.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDetailed hand-colored map of New England, compiled by Braddock Mead (alias John Green) and published by Thomas Jefferys in 1755. 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Restrictions may apply to other records as well. Consult a staff member for details. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","The records of the Board of Visitors are transferred to the University Archives on an ongoing basis with the most recent records held by the Board of Visitors.","The collection is arranged into eight series: Series 1: Minutes and Agendas of Board of Visitors' Meetings, 1757-[ongoing]; Series 2: Matriculation Books, 1827-1920; Series 3: Correspondence, 1858-1859, 1928-1988; Series 4: Rector's Papers, 1938-1979; Series 5: Publications, 1830-[ongoing]; Series 6: Audiotapes of  Meetings, 1961-1999, Series 7: Photographs, and Series 8: Financial Reports.","The Board of Visitors at William \u0026 Mary is composed of 17 members appointed by the Governor of Virginia and approved by the General Assembly to serve four year terms. Three members may be nonresidents of Virginia.","Portions of this collection are stored offsite. Consult staff for assistance. Researchers should use microfilm copies when available.","Steven Bookman and Rebecca Obniski arranged and described the collection from January-May 2008. Nathaniel Baako continued to arrange and describe the collection beginning in May 2008. Lily Rubino continued to arrange and describe the collection from February 2009. The collection was reorganized from an accession based arrangement to a series based arrangement. Acc. 2010.431 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in July 2010. Acc. 2011.427 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2011. Acc. 2011.524 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in August 2011.","Records of the Office of the President (UA 2); R. Harvey Chappell Jr. Papers (Mss. 83 C36); Robert Morton Hughes Papers (UA 5.013); Robert Morton Hughes Papers (Mss. 65 H88); Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers (UA 2.06); William Booth Taliaferro Papers (Mss. 65 T15); W. Brooks George Papers (Mss. 83 Geo29); University Archives Oral History Collection (UA 43); University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8); College Papers Collection (UA 14); Vice-President for Business Affairs (UA 63); University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58); and other related administrative records of the College of William and Mary.","The records of the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary includes meeting minutes, financial reports, photographs, agendas, matriculation books, correspondence, material from Board of Visitors Rectors Oscar L. Shewmake and Roy Harvey Chappell, Jr., publications, and audio recordings of meetings from 1961-1999."," An index to Board of Visitors meetings for the period 1947-1984 is available in the Special Collections Research Center. Researchers are also encouraged to consult the University Archives Card Catalog which provides more detailed access to particular people or subjects in the College's history.  The card catalog notes where information can be found within the various University Archives collections."," The records of the Board of Visitors are transferred to the University Archives on an ongoing basis with the most recent records held by the Board of Visitors. Please check the Archon finding aid inventory for the most current holdings available.","This series includes the minutes and agendas from the Board of Visitors' meetings and is arranged in chronological order by date of meeting. Agendas list business to be discussed and resolutions to be approved. Agendas include supporting documents for each resolution. Minutes reflect business transacted at meetings, but are not verbatim transcripts. Agendas and minutes are filed together for each meeting. The series consists of copies as well as the official bound volumes of minutes. Agendas, minutes, and reports of the committees of the Board of Visitors are present. Minutes can also be found in Series 3: Correspondence and Series 4, Subseries 2: Rector's Papers, Robert Harvey Chappell Jr. Microfilm copies of minutes from 1860-1980 are available for researchers to use. The material listed as being found in Boxes 2-21 are bound volumes of the official Executive Committee and regular Board of Visitors meeting minutes.  Boxes 22-48, 69-are paper copies of minutes and committee reports of the Board of Visitors from 1921 to the present.  Boxes 49-68 are duplicate copies of minutes and are stored off-site. From 2002 to the present, committee agendas and minutes are in the same folder as the general meeting minutes and agenda. Acc. 2011.524 contains committee agendas and minutes for meetings of the Board of Visitors from the September 2009 to the April 2011 meetings.  September 2011 Creative Adaptation Fund.","Contains the agenda books for the February and April meetings of the Board of Visitors at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.","Photocopies of BoV minutes (1757-1768) held in the Fulham Palace Papers.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","20769","20769","20825","20825","20909","20972","20972","21035","21035","21070","21137","21168","1987 October 29-30","Board of Visitors 2015 Bylaws.","Board of Visitors agenda books for the 2012-2013 academic year at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.","Board of Visitors agenda books for the 2012-2013 academic year at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.","Materials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132","Materials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132","Missing April 2016.","Materials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132 3 copies of the Bylaws of the Board of Visitors adopted in November 2015.","Materials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132","Includes Bylaws Revisions adopted April 20, 2018.","This series consists of 2 volumes of matriculation books from The College of William and Mary. Volume 1 dates from 1827-1881 and volume 2 dates from 1888-1920. The matriculation books contain signatures of students, names of parents or guardians, hometown, age, residence in Williamsburg, religion, and their course of study. Volume 1 also includes some rules of the Board of Visitors (1788-1830) and 2 loose papers listing student names. The matriculation books have been microfilmed and are on the same reel as the faculty reports. Researchers should use microfilm copies when available.","This series consists of the correspondence of the Board of Visitors. Included in the series are copies of minutes of Board of Visitors meetings, correspondence about the meetings, and copies of reports presented at the meetings. Some of the topics the correspondence explores include the financial situation of the College, construction and renovation of buildings on campus, and recommendations for the successor of Julian A. C. Chandler. The series also includes two letters written by former U. S. President John Tyler while he was Rector of the Board of Visitors, as well as a profile of the members of the 1987 Board of Visitors. Two student discipline cases are included, but are closed until 2018 due to their confidentiality. The series is arranged alphabetically by subject. Boxes 6-7 contain correspondence regarding the Wren Cross in 2007 and the appointment of W. Taylor Reveley as the next William and Mary President in September 2008. These boxes are closed until 2018 October.","Order that the Bishop of London be requested to employ a professor of philosophy and mathematics, 1716 June 13, 1 piece. Order to send to England for furniture and a bell, 1716 June 13. Orders concerning payment for certain carpenter work, concerning the master of the Indian School, and concerning furniture for the College, 20 June 1716, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors concerning the employment of a housekeeper and the ordering of glass from England for the College Hall, 1716 October 24, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors concerning William Levingston's dancing school and concerning the appointment of William Craig as porter for the College, 1716, 1 piece. Summary of letter written by visitors of the College to the Bishop of London, 15 July 1767, concerning qualifications of professors sent to the College, and a statute passed by the visitors in 1770 providing salaries for eight undergraduates in consideration of their proficiency in learning and their exemplary conduct, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors, 1769 Septeptember 1, giving resolutions concerning the marriage of professors and their residence outside the College, 1 piece. Resolution requiring the residence of professors in the College, and prohibiting their marriage, 1769 December 4, 1 piece. Extract from the Statutes of the University of William and Mary; (Richmond, A. Davis, 1792), concerning the drinking of liquors by the students, 1 piece. Extract from the Statutes of the College of William and Mary; 1796 December 19, concerning board and the use of liquors at the College table, 1 piece. Two extracts from a statute for the wholesome government of the College, 1802, two pieces. Statute concerning the salary of the president and chaplain, 1812, 1 piece. Report and resolution concerning the resignation of Rev. John Bracken, 1814. Statute concerning the duty of the professor of natural philosophy to register weather conditions, circa 1814-1826. Address of the visitors and governors of the College, 1815. Statute to raise the salaries of the president and professors, 1815, two pieces. Statute to explain and amend a statute to raise the salaries of the president and professors, 1815 July 4, 1 piece. Statute to change the time for the opening and closing of the College and the annual meeting of the visitors, 1816 July 5. Regulation respecting the bursar's accounts, 1816 July 6, 1 piece. Two resolutions concerning the teaching of Thomas P. Jones, professor of chemistry, 1816 July 6, two pieces. Resolution respecting the bursar's accounts, 1817 July 12, 1 piece. Statute concerning the opening and closing of the College and the annual meeting of the visitors, 1817 July 14, 1 piece. Three statutes concerning fees for the use of the library, 1817 July 15, 3 pieces. Resolutions concerning finances, recording of faculty minutes, and the authority of the president and professors, 1817 July 15, 1 piece. A resolution appointing a committee to solicit funds for the College, 1818 July 4, 1 piece. Resolutions: concerning a lecturer of natural philosophy and chemistry; professor fees and examination of professors, 1818, 2 pieces. Resolutions: reimbursement for Dr. Hare's chemical apparatus, purchases of the chemistry professor, and request for the College president to submit a statement of the bursar's accounts, 1818, 4 pieces. Report: concerning instituting a professor of humanity and universal history.","Items transferred from College Papers: Resolution concerning a matriculation fee for the use of the library. 1821 July Resolution respecting the proper recording of the funds of the college. 1821 July resolution for collecting and revising the statutes of the college. 1821 July statue regarding the use of text books. 1821 resolution that the president be requested to submit an annual report. 1821 resolution relative to the Fall meeting of the Board of Visitors. 1824 July statue concerning the duties and salary of the president of the College. July 1824 resolutions concerning the removal of the college. 1824 November resolutions of the board of Visitors of the college and of the citizens of Williamsburg concerning the public meetings of the board. 1825 July resolutions concerning the dismissal of students from the college and an annual report of the faculty to the visitors on the condition of the college. 1825 July statues and resolutions concerning the establishment of a professorship of humanity and for the establishment of a boarding department in the college. 1825 July report and resolution relative to the professor of chemistry. 1825 July typed copy of OBV resolution on hiring someone to be in charge of providing meals for the students; the Brafferton will be turned over to this person for his home. Resolution concerning the establishment of a grammar school. July 1825 Resolution to separate the office of president from ay professorship. July 1825 Statute concerning the presidency of the college and establishing a separate professorship of political law. Oct 1826 Statue to fix the salaries of the president and professors of the college. Oct 1826 Statue concerning the salary of the professor of humanity and an assistant for him. 1826 Statue prescribing the number of classes which each student of the college shall be required to attend. July 1827 Statue to amend the statue concerning the school of humanity. July 1827 Two drafts of a statute to amend the statutes establishing a table in the college. July 1827 Two resolutions concerning the collection of debts due to the college. July 1827 Resolution appointing a committee to report on the revenues and funds of the college July 1827 Statue creating aprofessorship of modern languages. July 1828 Statue to regulate the salaries of professors. July 1828 Resolution appointing a committee to revise the statutes of the college and to receive the communications from the president and professors. Oct 1828 Rules to be observed in convocation. July 1830 Resolution passed July 1830 requiring the faculty to submit a statement showing fees received by each professor. Resolution passed July 1830 concerning reports of the faculty for the years 1828 and 1829. Resolution concerning oaths of office and requirements for degrees. July 1830 Resolution adopted July 1830 for publishing the statutes passed in 1830 and certain laws of the college. Resolution concerning services in the college chapel. July 1830. Resolution concerning attendance upon lectures. 1830 Petition of the visitors and governors of W\u0026M to the VA Legislature asking for an additional endowment for the college. 1833 Two resolutions concerning the finances of the college. Feb 1847 Resolution concerning an investigation of the condition of the college March 1848 Resolution concerning the condition of the college. March 1848 Resolutions concerning contracts for sale of land. March 1848 Resolution concerning improvements to the college building and premises. March 1848 Statue prohibiting secret societies at the college. March 1848 Resolution concerning the increase in the amount paid for board. March 1848 Resolution concerning an advertisement for a professor of chemistry. March 1848 Resolution concerning the appointment of professors and a resolution concerning the appointment of board members. 1848 Resolution concerning the claim of Professor Millington against the college. 1850 Resolution concerning the report of Tazewell Taylor as bursar.","Items transferred from College Papers. resolution concerning the purchase of books for the library 1852 July. Resolution concerning the changing of the section of the college laws and regulations regarding the Department of Chemistry and Natural and Experimental Philosophy 1854 July. Resolution concerning the resuming of Saturday recitations at the college 1854 July. Two resolutions concerning a subscription to raise a fund for repairs and for an enlargement of the permanent fund 1854 July. Resolution granting the president an extra sum for contingent expenses 1854 July. Copy of a resolution concerning the salary of Professor Lucian Minor 1856 July and a letter from Professor Minor dated 1857 January concerning his salary. Allowances granted to the Board of Visitors for their expenses in attending the meetings of 1858 June and July. Resolution of appreciation for the services rendered the college by Bishop Johns 1869 July. Minutes of meeting of 1869 June with attachments. Minutes of meeting of 1870 July. Minutes of meeting of 1871 July. Memo from some faculty to the Visitors protesting a faculty resolution 1871 October. Letter to the Visitors from L. B. Wharton protesting a faculty resolution 1871 October. Extracts from the minutes of the meeting of the Visitors which accepts the resignation of Professor Thomas P. McCandlish. Resolution concerning salaries of professors. Resolution to elect a professor of Latin and French 1981 December. Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1872 June, containing the resignation of Professors Ewell, Wilmer, Wharton, Wise and Snead and the the re-election of Professors Ewell, Wilmer, Wharton and Wise. Resolution from the minutes of the meting of the Visitors 1872 June requesting faculty to prepare a statement of the college's debt. Minutes of meeting of 1876 June. Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1877 May. Resolution concerning an agent to solicit funds. Resolution to petition the Congress of the U. S. for remuneration for damage done to the college buildings in the Civil War. Resolution to continue the college for the next year on its present terms. Resolution 1877 May, concerning the summoning of the Board of Visitors in July to investigate the affairs of the college. Photostat of letter, 1877 July from W. W. Vest to Board of Visitors regarding debt owed to him by college (location of original document unknown). Resolution to appoint committees to solicit appropriations from Congress and from the Virginia Legislature 1877 July. Record of the appointment of a committee on finance from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1888 May. Resolution concerning the acceptance of the resignation of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1888 May.","Items transferred from College Papers. Resolution concerning the payment of certain expenses with interest due the college from state bonds and securities 1888. Two resolutions concerning the state appropriation for the normal school at the college 1888. Resolution concerning funds for repairs to college buildings 1888. Extracts from the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1889 October, nine pieces. Appropriation of $40 to furnish the hall of the Philomathean Society. Appropriation of $50 to purchase an organ for the YMCA. Appropriation of $25 for the Phoenix Literary Society. Appropriation of $50 for supplies for the normal department. Resolution concerning the depositing in the National Planters Bank in Richmond of bonds of the college. Resolution concerning the use of the President's House by the college. Resolution concerning the appointment of an assistant to the professor of languages. Resolution concerning the inspection of the treasurer's accounts. Extracts from the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Visitors, 1889 November, including the following resolutions. Resolution concerning examination of the financial transactions of the president. Resolution concerning funds of the college handled by the president. An appropriation of $30 to purchase magazines and other literary matter. Resolution concerning the election of a treasurer. Resolution concerning the appointment of Rev. J. H. Moss as assistant in the Department of Languages. Resolution concerning depositing funds of the college. Resolution concerning the insuring of college buildings. Resolutions on the death of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell 1895 June. Resolution concerning special examinations 1912 June. Resolution concerning reports from the faculty regarding their respective departments 1913 January. Resolution appointing a boarding house committee 1918 April. Resolution fixing rates for students boarding in the college 1918 April. Resolution concerning the purchase of a team or truck for hauling coal 1918 April Statute defining the authority of the faculty. Resolution concerning the selling of land belonging to the college in the city of Richmond. Resolution concerning the investing of college funds. Resolution concerning funds to be used for repairs to the college buildings. Resolution concerning the establishment of a class in civil law. Resolution concerning lectures on international law and government. Two statutes concerning the duties of professors in regard to class schedules and text books. Two statutes concerning the professorship of divinity, logic, rhetoric and belles-lettres. Resolutions concerning the purchasing power of the steward and of the registrar (undated but belongs to the period 1900-1910). Fragmentary records from the files of the board, fragments dated 1871-1877, and undated fragments.","Items transferred from the College Papers. Report of the examiners of the college accounts circa 1764. \nReport of the president on the bursar's account, 1815. \nReport of the committee to examing the bursar's account, 1817. \nReport of the committee appointed to inquire into the state of the funds of the college, 1819. \nReport of the committee to examine the bursar's account, 1820. \nReport of the committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending or repealing the statutes concerning the president, July 1821 Report of the committee appointed to consider the president's report, July 1821. \nReport of the committee to enquire into the state and condition of the college and to propose such measures as would advance its prosperity, 1824. \nReport of the committee to examine the bursar's account, 1825. \nReport of the committee to which the report of the faculty was referred, 1827. \nReport of the committee appointed to investigate the statutes in force for the government of the college, 1827. \nReport of the committee appointed to revise the statutes of the college, 1828 July. \nReport of the committee on the college funds, July 1830. Report of the committee to examine the bursar's account (undated but belonging to the period 1820-1830). \nReport of the committee on the college funds, 1842. Report of the committee on the college funds, 1843-1844.","Includes note by \"Edm: Randolph, Rector\" about support and maintenance needed for the College.  1777 June 17. (transferred from Chronology File).","Resolution to form a committee to try and recover money that might be due from the Brafferton Estate.  1785 March 25.","Items transferred from College Papers: Communications to the Board relating to the dissension among the faculty 1847-1848 and partial proceedings of the meeting of the board, 1848 March. 54 pieces, including communications from Robert Saunders, George Frederick Holmes, Archibald Cary Peachy, B. Tucker, James S. Christian, John Millington, and Charles Minnigerode.","Item transferred from College Papers: \"The Troubles at William and Mary College in 1848\".  An 18-page printed pamphlet containing letters concerning the dissension of 1847-1848.","Items transferred from College Papers. \nLetter from Miles Cary, rector of W\u0026M, 1705, June regarding a meeting of the governors. ","An extract from the Virginia Gazette 1775 February, announcing the election of Robert Beverly, of Essex County as one of the governors of the college. ","A letter from Wm. U. Moody at Williamsburg to Robert Stannard 1835 June, requesting his attendance at a meeting of the Board on 1835 July 4. ","A letter from James Lyons at Richmond 1847 November 7, stating that legal engagements prevent his attending a meeting of the board. ","A letter from George P. Scarburgh, at Accomack Court House, Virginia 1848 July, declining an appointment as a visitor of the college. ","A note from the faculty to the board concerning a joint meeting 1848 July. ","A letter from Henry A. Wise at Only (near Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia) 1848 September, accepting visitorship of the college. ","A letter from William Meade, at Millwood 1849 March, concerning a meeting of the Board. ","A letter from John S. Millson at Norfolk 1852 June, resigning as a visitor. On the back of this letter appears a memo of the appointment of Otway Byrd Barraud, of Norfolk, and John W. Brockenbrough, of Lexington, as visitors of the college. 1852 July. ","A letter from E. P. Scott, at Oakland, Louisa County, Virginia, 1853 June, concerning the annual meeting of the Board of Visitors. ","A letter from Robert G. Scott, at Richmond 1853 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Henry A. Wise, at Onancock, Virginia 1853 June, stating why he will not be able to attend a meeting of the visitors. ","A letter from Robert B. Bolling, at Petersburg,1854 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Otway B. Barraud, at Norfolk, 1855 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Robert Saunders, at Williamsburg, 1867 July, declining an appointment as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Hugh B. Grisgsy, at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, 1868 January, making an appointment to discuss college affairs. ","A letter from William B. Harrison, at Brandon, Prince George County, Virginia, 1868 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from William B. Harrison, at Brandon, Prince George County, Virginia, 1869 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from David May, at Petersburg, 1869 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from (GW?) Lewis, Westmoreland, 1870 March,resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Hugh Blair Grigsby, at Edgehill, 1872 June, stating his intention of being present at a meeting of the visitors of the college. ","A letter from Hugh Blair Grigsby, at Edgehill, 1873 June, concerning attendance at a board meeting. An extract from the records of the board stating that at a meeting of the Board of Visitors 1873 July, Warner T. Jones was elected a member. ","A letter from A.N. Wellford, at Sabine Hall, Richmond County, Virginia, 1875 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from James Lyons, at Richmond, June 1875, containing a conditional resignation as rector of the college.","Letters of recommendation for Charles Morris as a Law Professor (1860 June 22),and Miss Lucy Lee Davis to be in charge of the proposed Model School (1894 October 1)","John L. Buchanan letter turning down the offer of presidency of the College of William \u0026 Mary.  1888 July 2.","T.T.L. Snead letter requesting pay for extra services teaching Col. Ewell's classes. 1872 June 19.","John R. Coupland sending regrets for an invitation to a student dinner.  1844 June 25.","William Meade to William \u0026 Mary explaining why the Diocese decided his Assistant Bishop would be an unwise choice to be president of William \u0026 Mary because of the conflict of dual duties. (J. Johns might be the assistant Bishop).1847 May 27","Letter to Edward B. Dellam concerning the lack of suitable candidates for law professor. Acc. 1986.15.","Letter to the president of Brown University, Barnas Sears, requesting a donation of duplicate copies of books to replace the William \u0026 Mary's library, which had been destroyed by fire. Acc. 1988.90.","Letter to Alumni and Friends of the College from Rector Michael K Powell dated 2008 March.","Grame questions how he could withdraw as council from a case he'd never taken any part.","Correspondence between James Lyons, BOV Rector and Rev Dr J.L.M. Curry concerning the Peabody Fund.  Lyons mentions forming a Normal School and would like support from the Peabody Fund.  Includes \"Circular of the General Agent of the Peabody Fund.\"","Letters of recommendation for Charles Morris as a Law Professor (1860 June 22),and Miss Lucy Lee Davis to be in charge of the proposed Model School (1894 October 1)","This student discipline case is closed until 2018.","This student discipline case is closed until 2018.","Correspondence on the Wren Cross.","This series consists of records collected and maintained by the Rectors of the Board of Visitors and is arranged into subseries by rector. The series includes the records of Rectors Oscar L. Shewmake and R. Harvey Chappell. Topics include the Alumni Society, the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Student Affairs, Athletics, Richard Bland College, and Christopher Newport College. The series is arranged chronologically. Acc. No. 2002.80.","Oscar L. Shewmake was a student (1899-1904), faculty member (1902-1905; 1921-1923), and member of the Board of Visitors (1919-1921; 1940-1952) at the College of William and Mary. This series contains news clippings and correspondence from Shewmake's office concerning the Board of Visitors, Alumni Association, the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, and the 1951 football scandal. The subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.","First Doctorate of Law and Taxation ever conferred.","Robert Harvey Chappell, Jr. was a student at the College of William and Mary from 1945 to 1950 and a member of the Board of Visitors from 1970 to 1976. This subseries includes correspondence, Board minutes and agendas with Chappell's personal notes, Board committee files, and Chappell's subject files. Some of the topics covered in this subseries include the Alumni Society, Student Affairs, Richard Bland and Christopher Newport Colleges, Commencements and Charter Days, Affirmative Action, and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.","Closed until 2047.","Closed until 2024.","Closed until 2046.","Closed until 2047.","Closed.","Closed until 2048.","Closed until 2050.","Closed until 2050.","Closed until 2026.","Closed until 2024.","Closed until 2022.","Closed until 2023.","Closed until 2044.","Closed until 2046.","This series consists of reports, by-laws, procedures, and other publications produced by or presented to the Board of Visitors.  Some of the publications in the series include the 1960 administrative organization of William and Mary to include Richard Bland and Christopher Newport College, a study of the social life of women at southern colleges, various versions of the by-laws of the Board of Visitors, and a copy of the rules and regulations for the president of the College from 1905.  Also included is a bound volume containing faculty reports to the Board of Visitors, bursar's reports about capital owned by the college, and lists of land owned in King William and Sussex Counties.  The faculty reports have been microfilmed and are available in the SCRC on the same reel as the matriculation books.","Acc. No. 1983.119","Acc. 1991.083","This series consists of reel-to-reel audiotapes of Board of Visitors meetings. Preservation concerns may limit access to the original recordings requiring researchers to use copies in another format. The series is arranged chronologically.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 January 14 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 January 14 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 March 4 meeting of the Board of Visitors at the Richmond Professional Institute. The tape speed was recorded at 3 3/4 ips.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 May 20 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 May 20 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 June 10 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 June 10 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 August 12 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 August 12 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 April 28 meeting of the Board of Visitors.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 May 19 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 May 19 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One audio cassette tape of the 1990 September teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One audio cassette tape of the 1992 March 18 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One audio cassette tape of the 1992 June 30 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One audio cassette tape of the July 30, 1993 teleconference meeting of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One audio cassette tape of the 1994 January 10 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","Two audio cassette tapes of the 1996 June 27 meeting of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One master microcassette audiotape and one copy audio cassette tape of the 1999 June 17 teleconference meeting of the Board of Visitors.","One audio cassette tape of the Board of Visitor's Black Tie Dinner before the Commencement ceremony in 1986. Acc. 1986.038","(1) color photograph of William \u0026 Mary President Katherine Rowe, Rector John Littel, and a group of former William \u0026 Mary Rectors, taken at the October, 2, 2019 Emeriti Rectors Lunch held at the Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. ","From left to right: J. Edward Grimsley (Rector 1999-2001), Hays T. Watkins, Jr. (Rector 1987-1993), James B. Murray, Jr. (Rector 1994-1996), President Katherine Rowe, Rector John Littel (2018-present), Donald N. Patten (Rector 2001-2003) and A. Marshall Acuff (Rector 1996-1999)","Oversize photograph of William \u0026 Mary's Board of Visitors members in 2018. Some members are seated, others are standing in a blue paneled room in the Wren Building. This photograph hung in the Board Room until it was replaced by a more current one in September 2019.","Materials from Board of Visitors meetings over 2019 through 2022. This accession includes three committee meeting binders, four board books (which also contain committee meeting notes), and two group photographs.","2019 Commencement booklet moved to the Commencement Exercises collection UA 314.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","College of William and Mary. Board of Visitors.","Office of the President","Chappell, R. 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Acc. 1981.088 acquired 08/27/1981, 02/06/1985; Acc. 1982.009 acquired 01/26/1982; Acc. 1982.018 acquired 03/18/1983; Acc. 1982.061 acquired 04/25/1988, 08/09/1984, 09/02/1983, 02/08/1984,  03/06/1984, and 11/23/1982; Acc. 1983.021 acquired 06/01/1983; Acc. 1983.026 acquired 06/01/1983; Acc. 1983.041 acquired 09/09/1983; Acc. 1983.049 acquired 02/20/1983; Acc. 1983.119 acquired 12/01/1983; Acc. 1983.120 acquired 12/01/1983; Acc. 1990.005 acquired 02/28/1920; Acc. 1991.040 acquired 04/16/1991; Acc. 1991.083 was a gift of W. Melville Jones 08/23/1991; Acc. 1992.029 transferred on 6/12/1992; Acc. 2002.074 acquired 07/18/2002; Acc. 2002.080 acquired July 30, 2002; Acc. 2003.007 acquired 07/09/2003; Acc. 2008.068 transferred on 7/18/2008; Acc. 2009.051 transferred on 2/27/2009; Acc. 2009.266 was transferred from the Board of Visitors via Swem Reserves on 6/23/2009; Acc. 2009.280 was transferred from the Office of the President on 7/8/2009. 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The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"accruals_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe records of the Board of Visitors are transferred to the University Archives on an ongoing basis with the most recent records held by the Board of Visitors.\u003c/p\u003e"],"accruals_heading_ssm":["Accruals:"],"accruals_tesim":["The records of the Board of Visitors are transferred to the University Archives on an ongoing basis with the most recent records held by the Board of Visitors."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe collection is arranged into eight series: Series 1: Minutes and Agendas of Board of Visitors' Meetings, 1757-[ongoing]; Series 2: Matriculation Books, 1827-1920; Series 3: Correspondence, 1858-1859, 1928-1988; Series 4: Rector's Papers, 1938-1979; Series 5: Publications, 1830-[ongoing]; Series 6: Audiotapes of  Meetings, 1961-1999, Series 7: Photographs, and Series 8: Financial Reports.\u003c/p\u003e"],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["The collection is arranged into eight series: Series 1: Minutes and Agendas of Board of Visitors' Meetings, 1757-[ongoing]; Series 2: Matriculation Books, 1827-1920; Series 3: Correspondence, 1858-1859, 1928-1988; Series 4: Rector's Papers, 1938-1979; Series 5: Publications, 1830-[ongoing]; Series 6: Audiotapes of  Meetings, 1961-1999, Series 7: Photographs, and Series 8: Financial Reports."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe Board of Visitors at William \u0026amp; Mary is composed of 17 members appointed by the Governor of Virginia and approved by the General Assembly to serve four year terms. 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Researchers should use microfilm copies when available."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBoard of Visitors records, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026amp; Mary Libraries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnprocessed\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Board of Visitors records, Special Collections Research Center, William \u0026 Mary Libraries.","Unprocessed"],"processinfo_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eSteven Bookman and Rebecca Obniski arranged and described the collection from January-May 2008. Nathaniel Baako continued to arrange and describe the collection beginning in May 2008. Lily Rubino continued to arrange and describe the collection from February 2009. The collection was reorganized from an accession based arrangement to a series based arrangement. Acc. 2010.431 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in July 2010. Acc. 2011.427 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2011. Acc. 2011.524 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in August 2011.\u003c/p\u003e"],"processinfo_heading_ssm":["Processing Information:"],"processinfo_tesim":["Steven Bookman and Rebecca Obniski arranged and described the collection from January-May 2008. Nathaniel Baako continued to arrange and describe the collection beginning in May 2008. Lily Rubino continued to arrange and describe the collection from February 2009. The collection was reorganized from an accession based arrangement to a series based arrangement. Acc. 2010.431 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in July 2010. Acc. 2011.427 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2011. Acc. 2011.524 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in August 2011."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eRecords of the Office of the President (UA 2); R. Harvey Chappell Jr. Papers (Mss. 83 C36); Robert Morton Hughes Papers (UA 5.013); Robert Morton Hughes Papers (Mss. 65 H88); Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers (UA 2.06); William Booth Taliaferro Papers (Mss. 65 T15); W. Brooks George Papers (Mss. 83 Geo29); University Archives Oral History Collection (UA 43); University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8); College Papers Collection (UA 14); Vice-President for Business Affairs (UA 63); University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58); and other related administrative records of the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e"],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Records of the Office of the President (UA 2); R. Harvey Chappell Jr. Papers (Mss. 83 C36); Robert Morton Hughes Papers (UA 5.013); Robert Morton Hughes Papers (Mss. 65 H88); Benjamin Stoddert Ewell Papers (UA 2.06); William Booth Taliaferro Papers (Mss. 65 T15); W. Brooks George Papers (Mss. 83 Geo29); University Archives Oral History Collection (UA 43); University Archives Photograph Collection (UA 8); College Papers Collection (UA 14); Vice-President for Business Affairs (UA 63); University Archives Audiovisual Collection (UA 58); and other related administrative records of the College of William and Mary."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eThe records of the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary includes meeting minutes, financial reports, photographs, agendas, matriculation books, correspondence, material from Board of Visitors Rectors Oscar L. Shewmake and Roy Harvey Chappell, Jr., publications, and audio recordings of meetings from 1961-1999.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e An index to Board of Visitors meetings for the period 1947-1984 is available in the Special Collections Research Center. Researchers are also encouraged to consult the University Archives Card Catalog which provides more detailed access to particular people or subjects in the College's history.  The card catalog notes where information can be found within the various University Archives collections.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The records of the Board of Visitors are transferred to the University Archives on an ongoing basis with the most recent records held by the Board of Visitors. Please check the Archon finding aid inventory for the most current holdings available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series includes the minutes and agendas from the Board of Visitors' meetings and is arranged in chronological order by date of meeting. Agendas list business to be discussed and resolutions to be approved. Agendas include supporting documents for each resolution. Minutes reflect business transacted at meetings, but are not verbatim transcripts. Agendas and minutes are filed together for each meeting. The series consists of copies as well as the official bound volumes of minutes. Agendas, minutes, and reports of the committees of the Board of Visitors are present. Minutes can also be found in Series 3: Correspondence and Series 4, Subseries 2: Rector's Papers, Robert Harvey Chappell Jr. Microfilm copies of minutes from 1860-1980 are available for researchers to use. The material listed as being found in Boxes 2-21 are bound volumes of the official Executive Committee and regular Board of Visitors meeting minutes.  Boxes 22-48, 69-are paper copies of minutes and committee reports of the Board of Visitors from 1921 to the present.  Boxes 49-68 are duplicate copies of minutes and are stored off-site. From 2002 to the present, committee agendas and minutes are in the same folder as the general meeting minutes and agenda. Acc. 2011.524 contains committee agendas and minutes for meetings of the Board of Visitors from the September 2009 to the April 2011 meetings.  September 2011 Creative Adaptation Fund.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eContains the agenda books for the February and April meetings of the Board of Visitors at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotocopies of BoV minutes (1757-1768) held in the Fulham Palace Papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBound Volume.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20769\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20769\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20825\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20825\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20909\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20972\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e20972\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21035\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21035\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21070\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21137\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e21168\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1987 October 29-30\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoard of Visitors 2015 Bylaws.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoard of Visitors agenda books for the 2012-2013 academic year at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoard of Visitors agenda books for the 2012-2013 academic year at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMissing April 2016.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMaterials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132 3 copies of the Bylaws of the Board of Visitors adopted in November 2015.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes Bylaws Revisions adopted April 20, 2018.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of 2 volumes of matriculation books from The College of William and Mary. Volume 1 dates from 1827-1881 and volume 2 dates from 1888-1920. The matriculation books contain signatures of students, names of parents or guardians, hometown, age, residence in Williamsburg, religion, and their course of study. Volume 1 also includes some rules of the Board of Visitors (1788-1830) and 2 loose papers listing student names. The matriculation books have been microfilmed and are on the same reel as the faculty reports. Researchers should use microfilm copies when available.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of the correspondence of the Board of Visitors. Included in the series are copies of minutes of Board of Visitors meetings, correspondence about the meetings, and copies of reports presented at the meetings. Some of the topics the correspondence explores include the financial situation of the College, construction and renovation of buildings on campus, and recommendations for the successor of Julian A. C. Chandler. The series also includes two letters written by former U. S. President John Tyler while he was Rector of the Board of Visitors, as well as a profile of the members of the 1987 Board of Visitors. Two student discipline cases are included, but are closed until 2018 due to their confidentiality. The series is arranged alphabetically by subject. Boxes 6-7 contain correspondence regarding the Wren Cross in 2007 and the appointment of W. Taylor Reveley as the next William and Mary President in September 2008. These boxes are closed until 2018 October.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOrder that the Bishop of London be requested to employ a professor of philosophy and mathematics, 1716 June 13, 1 piece. Order to send to England for furniture and a bell, 1716 June 13. Orders concerning payment for certain carpenter work, concerning the master of the Indian School, and concerning furniture for the College, 20 June 1716, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors concerning the employment of a housekeeper and the ordering of glass from England for the College Hall, 1716 October 24, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors concerning William Levingston's dancing school and concerning the appointment of William Craig as porter for the College, 1716, 1 piece. Summary of letter written by visitors of the College to the Bishop of London, 15 July 1767, concerning qualifications of professors sent to the College, and a statute passed by the visitors in 1770 providing salaries for eight undergraduates in consideration of their proficiency in learning and their exemplary conduct, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors, 1769 Septeptember 1, giving resolutions concerning the marriage of professors and their residence outside the College, 1 piece. Resolution requiring the residence of professors in the College, and prohibiting their marriage, 1769 December 4, 1 piece. Extract from the Statutes of the University of William and Mary; (Richmond, A. Davis, 1792), concerning the drinking of liquors by the students, 1 piece. Extract from the Statutes of the College of William and Mary; 1796 December 19, concerning board and the use of liquors at the College table, 1 piece. Two extracts from a statute for the wholesome government of the College, 1802, two pieces. Statute concerning the salary of the president and chaplain, 1812, 1 piece. Report and resolution concerning the resignation of Rev. John Bracken, 1814. Statute concerning the duty of the professor of natural philosophy to register weather conditions, circa 1814-1826. Address of the visitors and governors of the College, 1815. Statute to raise the salaries of the president and professors, 1815, two pieces. Statute to explain and amend a statute to raise the salaries of the president and professors, 1815 July 4, 1 piece. Statute to change the time for the opening and closing of the College and the annual meeting of the visitors, 1816 July 5. Regulation respecting the bursar's accounts, 1816 July 6, 1 piece. Two resolutions concerning the teaching of Thomas P. Jones, professor of chemistry, 1816 July 6, two pieces. Resolution respecting the bursar's accounts, 1817 July 12, 1 piece. Statute concerning the opening and closing of the College and the annual meeting of the visitors, 1817 July 14, 1 piece. Three statutes concerning fees for the use of the library, 1817 July 15, 3 pieces. Resolutions concerning finances, recording of faculty minutes, and the authority of the president and professors, 1817 July 15, 1 piece. A resolution appointing a committee to solicit funds for the College, 1818 July 4, 1 piece. Resolutions: concerning a lecturer of natural philosophy and chemistry; professor fees and examination of professors, 1818, 2 pieces. Resolutions: reimbursement for Dr. Hare's chemical apparatus, purchases of the chemistry professor, and request for the College president to submit a statement of the bursar's accounts, 1818, 4 pieces. Report: concerning instituting a professor of humanity and universal history.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems transferred from College Papers: Resolution concerning a matriculation fee for the use of the library. 1821 July Resolution respecting the proper recording of the funds of the college. 1821 July resolution for collecting and revising the statutes of the college. 1821 July statue regarding the use of text books. 1821 resolution that the president be requested to submit an annual report. 1821 resolution relative to the Fall meeting of the Board of Visitors. 1824 July statue concerning the duties and salary of the president of the College. July 1824 resolutions concerning the removal of the college. 1824 November resolutions of the board of Visitors of the college and of the citizens of Williamsburg concerning the public meetings of the board. 1825 July resolutions concerning the dismissal of students from the college and an annual report of the faculty to the visitors on the condition of the college. 1825 July statues and resolutions concerning the establishment of a professorship of humanity and for the establishment of a boarding department in the college. 1825 July report and resolution relative to the professor of chemistry. 1825 July typed copy of OBV resolution on hiring someone to be in charge of providing meals for the students; the Brafferton will be turned over to this person for his home. Resolution concerning the establishment of a grammar school. July 1825 Resolution to separate the office of president from ay professorship. July 1825 Statute concerning the presidency of the college and establishing a separate professorship of political law. Oct 1826 Statue to fix the salaries of the president and professors of the college. Oct 1826 Statue concerning the salary of the professor of humanity and an assistant for him. 1826 Statue prescribing the number of classes which each student of the college shall be required to attend. July 1827 Statue to amend the statue concerning the school of humanity. July 1827 Two drafts of a statute to amend the statutes establishing a table in the college. July 1827 Two resolutions concerning the collection of debts due to the college. July 1827 Resolution appointing a committee to report on the revenues and funds of the college July 1827 Statue creating aprofessorship of modern languages. July 1828 Statue to regulate the salaries of professors. July 1828 Resolution appointing a committee to revise the statutes of the college and to receive the communications from the president and professors. Oct 1828 Rules to be observed in convocation. July 1830 Resolution passed July 1830 requiring the faculty to submit a statement showing fees received by each professor. Resolution passed July 1830 concerning reports of the faculty for the years 1828 and 1829. Resolution concerning oaths of office and requirements for degrees. July 1830 Resolution adopted July 1830 for publishing the statutes passed in 1830 and certain laws of the college. Resolution concerning services in the college chapel. July 1830. Resolution concerning attendance upon lectures. 1830 Petition of the visitors and governors of W\u0026amp;M to the VA Legislature asking for an additional endowment for the college. 1833 Two resolutions concerning the finances of the college. Feb 1847 Resolution concerning an investigation of the condition of the college March 1848 Resolution concerning the condition of the college. March 1848 Resolutions concerning contracts for sale of land. March 1848 Resolution concerning improvements to the college building and premises. March 1848 Statue prohibiting secret societies at the college. March 1848 Resolution concerning the increase in the amount paid for board. March 1848 Resolution concerning an advertisement for a professor of chemistry. March 1848 Resolution concerning the appointment of professors and a resolution concerning the appointment of board members. 1848 Resolution concerning the claim of Professor Millington against the college. 1850 Resolution concerning the report of Tazewell Taylor as bursar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems transferred from College Papers. resolution concerning the purchase of books for the library 1852 July. Resolution concerning the changing of the section of the college laws and regulations regarding the Department of Chemistry and Natural and Experimental Philosophy 1854 July. Resolution concerning the resuming of Saturday recitations at the college 1854 July. Two resolutions concerning a subscription to raise a fund for repairs and for an enlargement of the permanent fund 1854 July. Resolution granting the president an extra sum for contingent expenses 1854 July. Copy of a resolution concerning the salary of Professor Lucian Minor 1856 July and a letter from Professor Minor dated 1857 January concerning his salary. Allowances granted to the Board of Visitors for their expenses in attending the meetings of 1858 June and July. Resolution of appreciation for the services rendered the college by Bishop Johns 1869 July. Minutes of meeting of 1869 June with attachments. Minutes of meeting of 1870 July. Minutes of meeting of 1871 July. Memo from some faculty to the Visitors protesting a faculty resolution 1871 October. Letter to the Visitors from L. B. Wharton protesting a faculty resolution 1871 October. Extracts from the minutes of the meeting of the Visitors which accepts the resignation of Professor Thomas P. McCandlish. Resolution concerning salaries of professors. Resolution to elect a professor of Latin and French 1981 December. Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1872 June, containing the resignation of Professors Ewell, Wilmer, Wharton, Wise and Snead and the the re-election of Professors Ewell, Wilmer, Wharton and Wise. Resolution from the minutes of the meting of the Visitors 1872 June requesting faculty to prepare a statement of the college's debt. Minutes of meeting of 1876 June. Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1877 May. Resolution concerning an agent to solicit funds. Resolution to petition the Congress of the U. S. for remuneration for damage done to the college buildings in the Civil War. Resolution to continue the college for the next year on its present terms. Resolution 1877 May, concerning the summoning of the Board of Visitors in July to investigate the affairs of the college. Photostat of letter, 1877 July from W. W. Vest to Board of Visitors regarding debt owed to him by college (location of original document unknown). Resolution to appoint committees to solicit appropriations from Congress and from the Virginia Legislature 1877 July. Record of the appointment of a committee on finance from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1888 May. Resolution concerning the acceptance of the resignation of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1888 May.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems transferred from College Papers. Resolution concerning the payment of certain expenses with interest due the college from state bonds and securities 1888. Two resolutions concerning the state appropriation for the normal school at the college 1888. Resolution concerning funds for repairs to college buildings 1888. Extracts from the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1889 October, nine pieces. Appropriation of $40 to furnish the hall of the Philomathean Society. Appropriation of $50 to purchase an organ for the YMCA. Appropriation of $25 for the Phoenix Literary Society. Appropriation of $50 for supplies for the normal department. Resolution concerning the depositing in the National Planters Bank in Richmond of bonds of the college. Resolution concerning the use of the President's House by the college. Resolution concerning the appointment of an assistant to the professor of languages. Resolution concerning the inspection of the treasurer's accounts. Extracts from the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Visitors, 1889 November, including the following resolutions. Resolution concerning examination of the financial transactions of the president. Resolution concerning funds of the college handled by the president. An appropriation of $30 to purchase magazines and other literary matter. Resolution concerning the election of a treasurer. Resolution concerning the appointment of Rev. J. H. Moss as assistant in the Department of Languages. Resolution concerning depositing funds of the college. Resolution concerning the insuring of college buildings. Resolutions on the death of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell 1895 June. Resolution concerning special examinations 1912 June. Resolution concerning reports from the faculty regarding their respective departments 1913 January. Resolution appointing a boarding house committee 1918 April. Resolution fixing rates for students boarding in the college 1918 April. Resolution concerning the purchase of a team or truck for hauling coal 1918 April Statute defining the authority of the faculty. Resolution concerning the selling of land belonging to the college in the city of Richmond. Resolution concerning the investing of college funds. Resolution concerning funds to be used for repairs to the college buildings. Resolution concerning the establishment of a class in civil law. Resolution concerning lectures on international law and government. Two statutes concerning the duties of professors in regard to class schedules and text books. Two statutes concerning the professorship of divinity, logic, rhetoric and belles-lettres. Resolutions concerning the purchasing power of the steward and of the registrar (undated but belongs to the period 1900-1910). Fragmentary records from the files of the board, fragments dated 1871-1877, and undated fragments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems transferred from the College Papers. Report of the examiners of the college accounts circa 1764. \nReport of the president on the bursar's account, 1815. \nReport of the committee to examing the bursar's account, 1817. \nReport of the committee appointed to inquire into the state of the funds of the college, 1819. \nReport of the committee to examine the bursar's account, 1820. \nReport of the committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending or repealing the statutes concerning the president, July 1821 Report of the committee appointed to consider the president's report, July 1821. \nReport of the committee to enquire into the state and condition of the college and to propose such measures as would advance its prosperity, 1824. \nReport of the committee to examine the bursar's account, 1825. \nReport of the committee to which the report of the faculty was referred, 1827. \nReport of the committee appointed to investigate the statutes in force for the government of the college, 1827. \nReport of the committee appointed to revise the statutes of the college, 1828 July. \nReport of the committee on the college funds, July 1830. Report of the committee to examine the bursar's account (undated but belonging to the period 1820-1830). \nReport of the committee on the college funds, 1842. Report of the committee on the college funds, 1843-1844.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eIncludes note by \"Edm: Randolph, Rector\" about support and maintenance needed for the College.  1777 June 17. (transferred from Chronology File).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eResolution to form a committee to try and recover money that might be due from the Brafferton Estate.  1785 March 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems transferred from College Papers: Communications to the Board relating to the dissension among the faculty 1847-1848 and partial proceedings of the meeting of the board, 1848 March. 54 pieces, including communications from Robert Saunders, George Frederick Holmes, Archibald Cary Peachy, B. Tucker, James S. Christian, John Millington, and Charles Minnigerode.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem transferred from College Papers: \"The Troubles at William and Mary College in 1848\".  An 18-page printed pamphlet containing letters concerning the dissension of 1847-1848.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItems transferred from College Papers. \nLetter from Miles Cary, rector of W\u0026amp;M, 1705, June regarding a meeting of the governors. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAn extract from the Virginia Gazette 1775 February, announcing the election of Robert Beverly, of Essex County as one of the governors of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Wm. U. Moody at Williamsburg to Robert Stannard 1835 June, requesting his attendance at a meeting of the Board on 1835 July 4. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from James Lyons at Richmond 1847 November 7, stating that legal engagements prevent his attending a meeting of the board. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from George P. Scarburgh, at Accomack Court House, Virginia 1848 July, declining an appointment as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA note from the faculty to the board concerning a joint meeting 1848 July. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Henry A. Wise at Only (near Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia) 1848 September, accepting visitorship of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from William Meade, at Millwood 1849 March, concerning a meeting of the Board. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from John S. Millson at Norfolk 1852 June, resigning as a visitor. On the back of this letter appears a memo of the appointment of Otway Byrd Barraud, of Norfolk, and John W. Brockenbrough, of Lexington, as visitors of the college. 1852 July. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from E. P. Scott, at Oakland, Louisa County, Virginia, 1853 June, concerning the annual meeting of the Board of Visitors. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Robert G. Scott, at Richmond 1853 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Henry A. Wise, at Onancock, Virginia 1853 June, stating why he will not be able to attend a meeting of the visitors. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Robert B. Bolling, at Petersburg,1854 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Otway B. Barraud, at Norfolk, 1855 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Robert Saunders, at Williamsburg, 1867 July, declining an appointment as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Hugh B. Grisgsy, at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, 1868 January, making an appointment to discuss college affairs. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from William B. Harrison, at Brandon, Prince George County, Virginia, 1868 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from William B. Harrison, at Brandon, Prince George County, Virginia, 1869 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from David May, at Petersburg, 1869 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from (GW?) Lewis, Westmoreland, 1870 March,resigning as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Hugh Blair Grigsby, at Edgehill, 1872 June, stating his intention of being present at a meeting of the visitors of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from Hugh Blair Grigsby, at Edgehill, 1873 June, concerning attendance at a board meeting. An extract from the records of the board stating that at a meeting of the Board of Visitors 1873 July, Warner T. Jones was elected a member. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from A.N. Wellford, at Sabine Hall, Richmond County, Virginia, 1875 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eA letter from James Lyons, at Richmond, June 1875, containing a conditional resignation as rector of the college.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eLetters of recommendation for Charles Morris as a Law Professor (1860 June 22),and Miss Lucy Lee Davis to be in charge of the proposed Model School (1894 October 1)\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn L. Buchanan letter turning down the offer of presidency of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary.  1888 July 2.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eT.T.L. Snead letter requesting pay for extra services teaching Col. Ewell's classes. 1872 June 19.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJohn R. Coupland sending regrets for an invitation to a student dinner.  1844 June 25.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Meade to William \u0026amp; Mary explaining why the Diocese decided his Assistant Bishop would be an unwise choice to be president of William \u0026amp; Mary because of the conflict of dual duties. (J. Johns might be the assistant Bishop).1847 May 27\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Edward B. Dellam concerning the lack of suitable candidates for law professor. Acc. 1986.15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to the president of Brown University, Barnas Sears, requesting a donation of duplicate copies of books to replace the William \u0026amp; Mary's library, which had been destroyed by fire. Acc. 1988.90.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Alumni and Friends of the College from Rector Michael K Powell dated 2008 March.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrame questions how he could withdraw as council from a case he'd never taken any part.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence between James Lyons, BOV Rector and Rev Dr J.L.M. Curry concerning the Peabody Fund.  Lyons mentions forming a Normal School and would like support from the Peabody Fund.  Includes \"Circular of the General Agent of the Peabody Fund.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters of recommendation for Charles Morris as a Law Professor (1860 June 22),and Miss Lucy Lee Davis to be in charge of the proposed Model School (1894 October 1)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis student discipline case is closed until 2018.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis student discipline case is closed until 2018.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence on the Wren Cross.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of records collected and maintained by the Rectors of the Board of Visitors and is arranged into subseries by rector. The series includes the records of Rectors Oscar L. Shewmake and R. Harvey Chappell. Topics include the Alumni Society, the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Student Affairs, Athletics, Richard Bland College, and Christopher Newport College. The series is arranged chronologically. Acc. No. 2002.80.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOscar L. Shewmake was a student (1899-1904), faculty member (1902-1905; 1921-1923), and member of the Board of Visitors (1919-1921; 1940-1952) at the College of William and Mary. This series contains news clippings and correspondence from Shewmake's office concerning the Board of Visitors, Alumni Association, the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, and the 1951 football scandal. The subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFirst Doctorate of Law and Taxation ever conferred.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Harvey Chappell, Jr. was a student at the College of William and Mary from 1945 to 1950 and a member of the Board of Visitors from 1970 to 1976. This subseries includes correspondence, Board minutes and agendas with Chappell's personal notes, Board committee files, and Chappell's subject files. Some of the topics covered in this subseries include the Alumni Society, Student Affairs, Richard Bland and Christopher Newport Colleges, Commencements and Charter Days, Affirmative Action, and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2047.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2046.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2047.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2048.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2050.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2050.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2026.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2024.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2022.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2023.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2044.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClosed until 2046.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of reports, by-laws, procedures, and other publications produced by or presented to the Board of Visitors.  Some of the publications in the series include the 1960 administrative organization of William and Mary to include Richard Bland and Christopher Newport College, a study of the social life of women at southern colleges, various versions of the by-laws of the Board of Visitors, and a copy of the rules and regulations for the president of the College from 1905.  Also included is a bound volume containing faculty reports to the Board of Visitors, bursar's reports about capital owned by the college, and lists of land owned in King William and Sussex Counties.  The faculty reports have been microfilmed and are available in the SCRC on the same reel as the matriculation books.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcc. No. 1983.119\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAcc. 1991.083\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of reel-to-reel audiotapes of Board of Visitors meetings. Preservation concerns may limit access to the original recordings requiring researchers to use copies in another format. The series is arranged chronologically.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 January 14 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 January 14 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 March 4 meeting of the Board of Visitors at the Richmond Professional Institute. The tape speed was recorded at 3 3/4 ips.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 May 20 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 May 20 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 June 10 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 June 10 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 August 12 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 August 12 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 April 28 meeting of the Board of Visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 May 19 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 May 19 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne audio cassette tape of the 1990 September teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne audio cassette tape of the 1992 March 18 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne audio cassette tape of the 1992 June 30 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne audio cassette tape of the July 30, 1993 teleconference meeting of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne audio cassette tape of the 1994 January 10 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo audio cassette tapes of the 1996 June 27 meeting of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne master microcassette audiotape and one copy audio cassette tape of the 1999 June 17 teleconference meeting of the Board of Visitors.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOne audio cassette tape of the Board of Visitor's Black Tie Dinner before the Commencement ceremony in 1986. Acc. 1986.038\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e(1) color photograph of William \u0026amp; Mary President Katherine Rowe, Rector John Littel, and a group of former William \u0026amp; Mary Rectors, taken at the October, 2, 2019 Emeriti Rectors Lunch held at the Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFrom left to right: J. Edward Grimsley (Rector 1999-2001), Hays T. Watkins, Jr. (Rector 1987-1993), James B. Murray, Jr. (Rector 1994-1996), President Katherine Rowe, Rector John Littel (2018-present), Donald N. Patten (Rector 2001-2003) and A. Marshall Acuff (Rector 1996-1999)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOversize photograph of William \u0026amp; Mary's Board of Visitors members in 2018. Some members are seated, others are standing in a blue paneled room in the Wren Building. This photograph hung in the Board Room until it was replaced by a more current one in September 2019.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials from Board of Visitors meetings over 2019 through 2022. 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Shewmake and Roy Harvey Chappell, Jr., publications, and audio recordings of meetings from 1961-1999."," An index to Board of Visitors meetings for the period 1947-1984 is available in the Special Collections Research Center. Researchers are also encouraged to consult the University Archives Card Catalog which provides more detailed access to particular people or subjects in the College's history.  The card catalog notes where information can be found within the various University Archives collections."," The records of the Board of Visitors are transferred to the University Archives on an ongoing basis with the most recent records held by the Board of Visitors. Please check the Archon finding aid inventory for the most current holdings available.","This series includes the minutes and agendas from the Board of Visitors' meetings and is arranged in chronological order by date of meeting. Agendas list business to be discussed and resolutions to be approved. Agendas include supporting documents for each resolution. Minutes reflect business transacted at meetings, but are not verbatim transcripts. Agendas and minutes are filed together for each meeting. The series consists of copies as well as the official bound volumes of minutes. Agendas, minutes, and reports of the committees of the Board of Visitors are present. Minutes can also be found in Series 3: Correspondence and Series 4, Subseries 2: Rector's Papers, Robert Harvey Chappell Jr. Microfilm copies of minutes from 1860-1980 are available for researchers to use. The material listed as being found in Boxes 2-21 are bound volumes of the official Executive Committee and regular Board of Visitors meeting minutes.  Boxes 22-48, 69-are paper copies of minutes and committee reports of the Board of Visitors from 1921 to the present.  Boxes 49-68 are duplicate copies of minutes and are stored off-site. From 2002 to the present, committee agendas and minutes are in the same folder as the general meeting minutes and agenda. Acc. 2011.524 contains committee agendas and minutes for meetings of the Board of Visitors from the September 2009 to the April 2011 meetings.  September 2011 Creative Adaptation Fund.","Contains the agenda books for the February and April meetings of the Board of Visitors at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.","Photocopies of BoV minutes (1757-1768) held in the Fulham Palace Papers.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","Bound Volume.","20769","20769","20825","20825","20909","20972","20972","21035","21035","21070","21137","21168","1987 October 29-30","Board of Visitors 2015 Bylaws.","Board of Visitors agenda books for the 2012-2013 academic year at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.","Board of Visitors agenda books for the 2012-2013 academic year at the College of William and Mary. These books have not been interfiled with the rest of the collection. Please see a staff member for more information.","Materials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132","Materials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132","Missing April 2016.","Materials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132 3 copies of the Bylaws of the Board of Visitors adopted in November 2015.","Materials include Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes, Board Retreat notes, Committe on Financial Affairs notes, and Richard Bland College Committee meeting notes. Acc. 2019.132","Includes Bylaws Revisions adopted April 20, 2018.","This series consists of 2 volumes of matriculation books from The College of William and Mary. Volume 1 dates from 1827-1881 and volume 2 dates from 1888-1920. The matriculation books contain signatures of students, names of parents or guardians, hometown, age, residence in Williamsburg, religion, and their course of study. Volume 1 also includes some rules of the Board of Visitors (1788-1830) and 2 loose papers listing student names. The matriculation books have been microfilmed and are on the same reel as the faculty reports. Researchers should use microfilm copies when available.","This series consists of the correspondence of the Board of Visitors. Included in the series are copies of minutes of Board of Visitors meetings, correspondence about the meetings, and copies of reports presented at the meetings. Some of the topics the correspondence explores include the financial situation of the College, construction and renovation of buildings on campus, and recommendations for the successor of Julian A. C. Chandler. The series also includes two letters written by former U. S. President John Tyler while he was Rector of the Board of Visitors, as well as a profile of the members of the 1987 Board of Visitors. Two student discipline cases are included, but are closed until 2018 due to their confidentiality. The series is arranged alphabetically by subject. Boxes 6-7 contain correspondence regarding the Wren Cross in 2007 and the appointment of W. Taylor Reveley as the next William and Mary President in September 2008. These boxes are closed until 2018 October.","Order that the Bishop of London be requested to employ a professor of philosophy and mathematics, 1716 June 13, 1 piece. Order to send to England for furniture and a bell, 1716 June 13. Orders concerning payment for certain carpenter work, concerning the master of the Indian School, and concerning furniture for the College, 20 June 1716, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors concerning the employment of a housekeeper and the ordering of glass from England for the College Hall, 1716 October 24, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors concerning William Levingston's dancing school and concerning the appointment of William Craig as porter for the College, 1716, 1 piece. Summary of letter written by visitors of the College to the Bishop of London, 15 July 1767, concerning qualifications of professors sent to the College, and a statute passed by the visitors in 1770 providing salaries for eight undergraduates in consideration of their proficiency in learning and their exemplary conduct, 1 piece. Extract from the proceedings of the visitors, 1769 Septeptember 1, giving resolutions concerning the marriage of professors and their residence outside the College, 1 piece. Resolution requiring the residence of professors in the College, and prohibiting their marriage, 1769 December 4, 1 piece. Extract from the Statutes of the University of William and Mary; (Richmond, A. Davis, 1792), concerning the drinking of liquors by the students, 1 piece. Extract from the Statutes of the College of William and Mary; 1796 December 19, concerning board and the use of liquors at the College table, 1 piece. Two extracts from a statute for the wholesome government of the College, 1802, two pieces. Statute concerning the salary of the president and chaplain, 1812, 1 piece. Report and resolution concerning the resignation of Rev. John Bracken, 1814. Statute concerning the duty of the professor of natural philosophy to register weather conditions, circa 1814-1826. Address of the visitors and governors of the College, 1815. Statute to raise the salaries of the president and professors, 1815, two pieces. Statute to explain and amend a statute to raise the salaries of the president and professors, 1815 July 4, 1 piece. Statute to change the time for the opening and closing of the College and the annual meeting of the visitors, 1816 July 5. Regulation respecting the bursar's accounts, 1816 July 6, 1 piece. Two resolutions concerning the teaching of Thomas P. Jones, professor of chemistry, 1816 July 6, two pieces. Resolution respecting the bursar's accounts, 1817 July 12, 1 piece. Statute concerning the opening and closing of the College and the annual meeting of the visitors, 1817 July 14, 1 piece. Three statutes concerning fees for the use of the library, 1817 July 15, 3 pieces. Resolutions concerning finances, recording of faculty minutes, and the authority of the president and professors, 1817 July 15, 1 piece. A resolution appointing a committee to solicit funds for the College, 1818 July 4, 1 piece. Resolutions: concerning a lecturer of natural philosophy and chemistry; professor fees and examination of professors, 1818, 2 pieces. Resolutions: reimbursement for Dr. Hare's chemical apparatus, purchases of the chemistry professor, and request for the College president to submit a statement of the bursar's accounts, 1818, 4 pieces. Report: concerning instituting a professor of humanity and universal history.","Items transferred from College Papers: Resolution concerning a matriculation fee for the use of the library. 1821 July Resolution respecting the proper recording of the funds of the college. 1821 July resolution for collecting and revising the statutes of the college. 1821 July statue regarding the use of text books. 1821 resolution that the president be requested to submit an annual report. 1821 resolution relative to the Fall meeting of the Board of Visitors. 1824 July statue concerning the duties and salary of the president of the College. July 1824 resolutions concerning the removal of the college. 1824 November resolutions of the board of Visitors of the college and of the citizens of Williamsburg concerning the public meetings of the board. 1825 July resolutions concerning the dismissal of students from the college and an annual report of the faculty to the visitors on the condition of the college. 1825 July statues and resolutions concerning the establishment of a professorship of humanity and for the establishment of a boarding department in the college. 1825 July report and resolution relative to the professor of chemistry. 1825 July typed copy of OBV resolution on hiring someone to be in charge of providing meals for the students; the Brafferton will be turned over to this person for his home. Resolution concerning the establishment of a grammar school. July 1825 Resolution to separate the office of president from ay professorship. July 1825 Statute concerning the presidency of the college and establishing a separate professorship of political law. Oct 1826 Statue to fix the salaries of the president and professors of the college. Oct 1826 Statue concerning the salary of the professor of humanity and an assistant for him. 1826 Statue prescribing the number of classes which each student of the college shall be required to attend. July 1827 Statue to amend the statue concerning the school of humanity. July 1827 Two drafts of a statute to amend the statutes establishing a table in the college. July 1827 Two resolutions concerning the collection of debts due to the college. July 1827 Resolution appointing a committee to report on the revenues and funds of the college July 1827 Statue creating aprofessorship of modern languages. July 1828 Statue to regulate the salaries of professors. July 1828 Resolution appointing a committee to revise the statutes of the college and to receive the communications from the president and professors. Oct 1828 Rules to be observed in convocation. July 1830 Resolution passed July 1830 requiring the faculty to submit a statement showing fees received by each professor. Resolution passed July 1830 concerning reports of the faculty for the years 1828 and 1829. Resolution concerning oaths of office and requirements for degrees. July 1830 Resolution adopted July 1830 for publishing the statutes passed in 1830 and certain laws of the college. Resolution concerning services in the college chapel. July 1830. Resolution concerning attendance upon lectures. 1830 Petition of the visitors and governors of W\u0026M to the VA Legislature asking for an additional endowment for the college. 1833 Two resolutions concerning the finances of the college. Feb 1847 Resolution concerning an investigation of the condition of the college March 1848 Resolution concerning the condition of the college. March 1848 Resolutions concerning contracts for sale of land. March 1848 Resolution concerning improvements to the college building and premises. March 1848 Statue prohibiting secret societies at the college. March 1848 Resolution concerning the increase in the amount paid for board. March 1848 Resolution concerning an advertisement for a professor of chemistry. March 1848 Resolution concerning the appointment of professors and a resolution concerning the appointment of board members. 1848 Resolution concerning the claim of Professor Millington against the college. 1850 Resolution concerning the report of Tazewell Taylor as bursar.","Items transferred from College Papers. resolution concerning the purchase of books for the library 1852 July. Resolution concerning the changing of the section of the college laws and regulations regarding the Department of Chemistry and Natural and Experimental Philosophy 1854 July. Resolution concerning the resuming of Saturday recitations at the college 1854 July. Two resolutions concerning a subscription to raise a fund for repairs and for an enlargement of the permanent fund 1854 July. Resolution granting the president an extra sum for contingent expenses 1854 July. Copy of a resolution concerning the salary of Professor Lucian Minor 1856 July and a letter from Professor Minor dated 1857 January concerning his salary. Allowances granted to the Board of Visitors for their expenses in attending the meetings of 1858 June and July. Resolution of appreciation for the services rendered the college by Bishop Johns 1869 July. Minutes of meeting of 1869 June with attachments. Minutes of meeting of 1870 July. Minutes of meeting of 1871 July. Memo from some faculty to the Visitors protesting a faculty resolution 1871 October. Letter to the Visitors from L. B. Wharton protesting a faculty resolution 1871 October. Extracts from the minutes of the meeting of the Visitors which accepts the resignation of Professor Thomas P. McCandlish. Resolution concerning salaries of professors. Resolution to elect a professor of Latin and French 1981 December. Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1872 June, containing the resignation of Professors Ewell, Wilmer, Wharton, Wise and Snead and the the re-election of Professors Ewell, Wilmer, Wharton and Wise. Resolution from the minutes of the meting of the Visitors 1872 June requesting faculty to prepare a statement of the college's debt. Minutes of meeting of 1876 June. Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1877 May. Resolution concerning an agent to solicit funds. Resolution to petition the Congress of the U. S. for remuneration for damage done to the college buildings in the Civil War. Resolution to continue the college for the next year on its present terms. Resolution 1877 May, concerning the summoning of the Board of Visitors in July to investigate the affairs of the college. Photostat of letter, 1877 July from W. W. Vest to Board of Visitors regarding debt owed to him by college (location of original document unknown). Resolution to appoint committees to solicit appropriations from Congress and from the Virginia Legislature 1877 July. Record of the appointment of a committee on finance from the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1888 May. Resolution concerning the acceptance of the resignation of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell, 1888 May.","Items transferred from College Papers. Resolution concerning the payment of certain expenses with interest due the college from state bonds and securities 1888. Two resolutions concerning the state appropriation for the normal school at the college 1888. Resolution concerning funds for repairs to college buildings 1888. Extracts from the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Visitors 1889 October, nine pieces. Appropriation of $40 to furnish the hall of the Philomathean Society. Appropriation of $50 to purchase an organ for the YMCA. Appropriation of $25 for the Phoenix Literary Society. Appropriation of $50 for supplies for the normal department. Resolution concerning the depositing in the National Planters Bank in Richmond of bonds of the college. Resolution concerning the use of the President's House by the college. Resolution concerning the appointment of an assistant to the professor of languages. Resolution concerning the inspection of the treasurer's accounts. Extracts from the proceedings of the meeting of the Board of Visitors, 1889 November, including the following resolutions. Resolution concerning examination of the financial transactions of the president. Resolution concerning funds of the college handled by the president. An appropriation of $30 to purchase magazines and other literary matter. Resolution concerning the election of a treasurer. Resolution concerning the appointment of Rev. J. H. Moss as assistant in the Department of Languages. Resolution concerning depositing funds of the college. Resolution concerning the insuring of college buildings. Resolutions on the death of Col. Benjamin S. Ewell 1895 June. Resolution concerning special examinations 1912 June. Resolution concerning reports from the faculty regarding their respective departments 1913 January. Resolution appointing a boarding house committee 1918 April. Resolution fixing rates for students boarding in the college 1918 April. Resolution concerning the purchase of a team or truck for hauling coal 1918 April Statute defining the authority of the faculty. Resolution concerning the selling of land belonging to the college in the city of Richmond. Resolution concerning the investing of college funds. Resolution concerning funds to be used for repairs to the college buildings. Resolution concerning the establishment of a class in civil law. Resolution concerning lectures on international law and government. Two statutes concerning the duties of professors in regard to class schedules and text books. Two statutes concerning the professorship of divinity, logic, rhetoric and belles-lettres. Resolutions concerning the purchasing power of the steward and of the registrar (undated but belongs to the period 1900-1910). Fragmentary records from the files of the board, fragments dated 1871-1877, and undated fragments.","Items transferred from the College Papers. Report of the examiners of the college accounts circa 1764. \nReport of the president on the bursar's account, 1815. \nReport of the committee to examing the bursar's account, 1817. \nReport of the committee appointed to inquire into the state of the funds of the college, 1819. \nReport of the committee to examine the bursar's account, 1820. \nReport of the committee appointed to enquire into the expediency of amending or repealing the statutes concerning the president, July 1821 Report of the committee appointed to consider the president's report, July 1821. \nReport of the committee to enquire into the state and condition of the college and to propose such measures as would advance its prosperity, 1824. \nReport of the committee to examine the bursar's account, 1825. \nReport of the committee to which the report of the faculty was referred, 1827. \nReport of the committee appointed to investigate the statutes in force for the government of the college, 1827. \nReport of the committee appointed to revise the statutes of the college, 1828 July. \nReport of the committee on the college funds, July 1830. Report of the committee to examine the bursar's account (undated but belonging to the period 1820-1830). \nReport of the committee on the college funds, 1842. Report of the committee on the college funds, 1843-1844.","Includes note by \"Edm: Randolph, Rector\" about support and maintenance needed for the College.  1777 June 17. (transferred from Chronology File).","Resolution to form a committee to try and recover money that might be due from the Brafferton Estate.  1785 March 25.","Items transferred from College Papers: Communications to the Board relating to the dissension among the faculty 1847-1848 and partial proceedings of the meeting of the board, 1848 March. 54 pieces, including communications from Robert Saunders, George Frederick Holmes, Archibald Cary Peachy, B. Tucker, James S. Christian, John Millington, and Charles Minnigerode.","Item transferred from College Papers: \"The Troubles at William and Mary College in 1848\".  An 18-page printed pamphlet containing letters concerning the dissension of 1847-1848.","Items transferred from College Papers. \nLetter from Miles Cary, rector of W\u0026M, 1705, June regarding a meeting of the governors. ","An extract from the Virginia Gazette 1775 February, announcing the election of Robert Beverly, of Essex County as one of the governors of the college. ","A letter from Wm. U. Moody at Williamsburg to Robert Stannard 1835 June, requesting his attendance at a meeting of the Board on 1835 July 4. ","A letter from James Lyons at Richmond 1847 November 7, stating that legal engagements prevent his attending a meeting of the board. ","A letter from George P. Scarburgh, at Accomack Court House, Virginia 1848 July, declining an appointment as a visitor of the college. ","A note from the faculty to the board concerning a joint meeting 1848 July. ","A letter from Henry A. Wise at Only (near Onancock, Accomack County, Virginia) 1848 September, accepting visitorship of the college. ","A letter from William Meade, at Millwood 1849 March, concerning a meeting of the Board. ","A letter from John S. Millson at Norfolk 1852 June, resigning as a visitor. On the back of this letter appears a memo of the appointment of Otway Byrd Barraud, of Norfolk, and John W. Brockenbrough, of Lexington, as visitors of the college. 1852 July. ","A letter from E. P. Scott, at Oakland, Louisa County, Virginia, 1853 June, concerning the annual meeting of the Board of Visitors. ","A letter from Robert G. Scott, at Richmond 1853 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Henry A. Wise, at Onancock, Virginia 1853 June, stating why he will not be able to attend a meeting of the visitors. ","A letter from Robert B. Bolling, at Petersburg,1854 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Otway B. Barraud, at Norfolk, 1855 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Robert Saunders, at Williamsburg, 1867 July, declining an appointment as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Hugh B. Grisgsy, at Charlotte Court House, Virginia, to Benjamin S. Ewell, at Williamsburg, 1868 January, making an appointment to discuss college affairs. ","A letter from William B. Harrison, at Brandon, Prince George County, Virginia, 1868 June, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from William B. Harrison, at Brandon, Prince George County, Virginia, 1869 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from David May, at Petersburg, 1869 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from (GW?) Lewis, Westmoreland, 1870 March,resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from Hugh Blair Grigsby, at Edgehill, 1872 June, stating his intention of being present at a meeting of the visitors of the college. ","A letter from Hugh Blair Grigsby, at Edgehill, 1873 June, concerning attendance at a board meeting. An extract from the records of the board stating that at a meeting of the Board of Visitors 1873 July, Warner T. Jones was elected a member. ","A letter from A.N. Wellford, at Sabine Hall, Richmond County, Virginia, 1875 May, resigning as a visitor of the college. ","A letter from James Lyons, at Richmond, June 1875, containing a conditional resignation as rector of the college.","Letters of recommendation for Charles Morris as a Law Professor (1860 June 22),and Miss Lucy Lee Davis to be in charge of the proposed Model School (1894 October 1)","John L. Buchanan letter turning down the offer of presidency of the College of William \u0026 Mary.  1888 July 2.","T.T.L. Snead letter requesting pay for extra services teaching Col. Ewell's classes. 1872 June 19.","John R. Coupland sending regrets for an invitation to a student dinner.  1844 June 25.","William Meade to William \u0026 Mary explaining why the Diocese decided his Assistant Bishop would be an unwise choice to be president of William \u0026 Mary because of the conflict of dual duties. (J. Johns might be the assistant Bishop).1847 May 27","Letter to Edward B. Dellam concerning the lack of suitable candidates for law professor. Acc. 1986.15.","Letter to the president of Brown University, Barnas Sears, requesting a donation of duplicate copies of books to replace the William \u0026 Mary's library, which had been destroyed by fire. Acc. 1988.90.","Letter to Alumni and Friends of the College from Rector Michael K Powell dated 2008 March.","Grame questions how he could withdraw as council from a case he'd never taken any part.","Correspondence between James Lyons, BOV Rector and Rev Dr J.L.M. Curry concerning the Peabody Fund.  Lyons mentions forming a Normal School and would like support from the Peabody Fund.  Includes \"Circular of the General Agent of the Peabody Fund.\"","Letters of recommendation for Charles Morris as a Law Professor (1860 June 22),and Miss Lucy Lee Davis to be in charge of the proposed Model School (1894 October 1)","This student discipline case is closed until 2018.","This student discipline case is closed until 2018.","Correspondence on the Wren Cross.","This series consists of records collected and maintained by the Rectors of the Board of Visitors and is arranged into subseries by rector. The series includes the records of Rectors Oscar L. Shewmake and R. Harvey Chappell. Topics include the Alumni Society, the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, Student Affairs, Athletics, Richard Bland College, and Christopher Newport College. The series is arranged chronologically. Acc. No. 2002.80.","Oscar L. Shewmake was a student (1899-1904), faculty member (1902-1905; 1921-1923), and member of the Board of Visitors (1919-1921; 1940-1952) at the College of William and Mary. This series contains news clippings and correspondence from Shewmake's office concerning the Board of Visitors, Alumni Association, the Marshall-Wythe School of Law, and the 1951 football scandal. The subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.","First Doctorate of Law and Taxation ever conferred.","Robert Harvey Chappell, Jr. was a student at the College of William and Mary from 1945 to 1950 and a member of the Board of Visitors from 1970 to 1976. This subseries includes correspondence, Board minutes and agendas with Chappell's personal notes, Board committee files, and Chappell's subject files. Some of the topics covered in this subseries include the Alumni Society, Student Affairs, Richard Bland and Christopher Newport Colleges, Commencements and Charter Days, Affirmative Action, and the Marshall-Wythe School of Law. This subseries is arranged alphabetically by subject.","Closed until 2047.","Closed until 2024.","Closed until 2046.","Closed until 2047.","Closed.","Closed until 2048.","Closed until 2050.","Closed until 2050.","Closed until 2026.","Closed until 2024.","Closed until 2022.","Closed until 2023.","Closed until 2044.","Closed until 2046.","This series consists of reports, by-laws, procedures, and other publications produced by or presented to the Board of Visitors.  Some of the publications in the series include the 1960 administrative organization of William and Mary to include Richard Bland and Christopher Newport College, a study of the social life of women at southern colleges, various versions of the by-laws of the Board of Visitors, and a copy of the rules and regulations for the president of the College from 1905.  Also included is a bound volume containing faculty reports to the Board of Visitors, bursar's reports about capital owned by the college, and lists of land owned in King William and Sussex Counties.  The faculty reports have been microfilmed and are available in the SCRC on the same reel as the matriculation books.","Acc. No. 1983.119","Acc. 1991.083","This series consists of reel-to-reel audiotapes of Board of Visitors meetings. Preservation concerns may limit access to the original recordings requiring researchers to use copies in another format. The series is arranged chronologically.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 January 14 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 January 14 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 March 4 meeting of the Board of Visitors at the Richmond Professional Institute. The tape speed was recorded at 3 3/4 ips.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 May 20 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 May 20 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 June 10 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 June 10 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 August 12 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part one of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1961 August 12 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 April 28 meeting of the Board of Visitors.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 May 19 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One reel-to-reel audiotape of the 1962 May 19 meeting of the Board of Visitors. The tape is part two of two.","One audio cassette tape of the 1990 September teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One audio cassette tape of the 1992 March 18 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One audio cassette tape of the 1992 June 30 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One audio cassette tape of the July 30, 1993 teleconference meeting of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One audio cassette tape of the 1994 January 10 teleconference of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","Two audio cassette tapes of the 1996 June 27 meeting of the Board of Visitors of William and Mary.","One master microcassette audiotape and one copy audio cassette tape of the 1999 June 17 teleconference meeting of the Board of Visitors.","One audio cassette tape of the Board of Visitor's Black Tie Dinner before the Commencement ceremony in 1986. Acc. 1986.038","(1) color photograph of William \u0026 Mary President Katherine Rowe, Rector John Littel, and a group of former William \u0026 Mary Rectors, taken at the October, 2, 2019 Emeriti Rectors Lunch held at the Quirk Hotel in Richmond, Virginia. ","From left to right: J. Edward Grimsley (Rector 1999-2001), Hays T. Watkins, Jr. (Rector 1987-1993), James B. Murray, Jr. (Rector 1994-1996), President Katherine Rowe, Rector John Littel (2018-present), Donald N. Patten (Rector 2001-2003) and A. Marshall Acuff (Rector 1996-1999)","Oversize photograph of William \u0026 Mary's Board of Visitors members in 2018. Some members are seated, others are standing in a blue paneled room in the Wren Building. This photograph hung in the Board Room until it was replaced by a more current one in September 2019.","Materials from Board of Visitors meetings over 2019 through 2022. 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","International Association of Identification:"," During August of 1915, Inspector Harry H. Caldwell of the Oakland (California) Police Department's Bureau of Identification called for the creation of an organization to further the aims of the identification profession. At the October meeting in Oakland, twenty-two men formed the 'International Association for Criminal Identification' with Caldwell presiding. By the second annual conference in 1916, membership was at 116 regular members and 13 honorary members. The word 'criminal' was excluded from the Association's name in 1918 since identification was not limited to criminals. In 1921, at the seventh annual conference in Washington, DC, members were received at the White House, and during this meeting the fingerprints of President Harding were recorded. This level of communication and influence was maintained between the government and the IAI for years, especially during the 1930s when the FBI and IAI established a close relationship. The only time that the IAI did not hold an annual conference was in 1945 due to restricted travel as part of wartime conservation efforts."," In 1916, the first periodical of the IAI emerged. Though funding issues, different formats, and title and content changes occurred, the IAI still publishes their own periodical, which is now called The Journal of Forensic Identification. In 1926 the first woman was elected to the IAI Board of Directors; in 1942 the first woman was elected IAI President."," The Association currently (2007) has 45 Divisions representing 50 states and territories, and 69 countries. There are more than 6,000 members. There are several honors, certification programs, research grants, scholarships, and sponsorships that the IAI created, supports, and/or remains funding."," Henry Faulds:"," Henry Faulds was born in Scotland in 1843 and died in Wolstanton in 1930. He held a physician's license after graduating at Anderson's College, and then became a medical missionary. After marriage in 1873, Faulds was given the assignment to establish a medical mission in Japan. He did so and by 1874 it was a success. It was during his time in Japan that he went to an archaeological dig where he noticed impressions left in clay by the fingers of craftsmen, and then began examining fingertips of acquaintances. He became convinced that pattern ridges were unique to each person, and even exonerated an employee accused of theft at the hospital by comparative analysis of fingerprints. The scientific journal Nature published a paper by Faulds in 1880 regarding the application of fingerprints to forensics. Though he had no direct effect on the practical development of modern forensic methods, Faulds was one of the first to advocate the use of fingerprints for identification.","View a selection of nearly 3000 digital images from this collection online at the International Association for Identification (IAI) Collection website (see link in Instances). These digital images represent only a fraction of the entire collection.","\n There are nine series in this collection:"," Series 1--Historical Information; 1921-1998; boxes 1a-b (2 document cases) \n Series 2--IAI Group Chapters Records; 1971-2001; boxes 2-4 (4 document cases) \n Series 3--Doepner/Faulds Papers; 1842-1988; boxes 5-74 (84 document cases) \n Series 4--Forensic Identification/Investigation Reference Material (FIRM); 1913-1996; boxes 75-107 (34 document cases) \n Series 5--Conferences/Seminars; 1922-1998; boxes 108-116 (11 document cases) \n Series 6--Subjects; 1897-2000; boxes 117-128 (13 document cases) \n Series 7--IAI Library; 1893-2001; boxes 129-204 (76 document cases) \n Series 8--Audio/Visual; 1897-1995 (majority 1973-1991); boxes 205-213 (9 document cases) \n Series 9--Addendum of 2021-12-10; 1904-1967; box 214 (1 document case)","\n Series 1--Historical Information consists of: (a) articles about Henry Faulds, his family tree by genealogist Shelia Pitcairn, issues of Fingerprint and Identification Magazine that pertain to him, paperwork and news articles regarding a commemorative plaque and restoration of his grave, photocopies of Dactylography Magazine from the time when Faulds was its founder and editor, publications authored by George W. Wilton which defend the legacy of Faulds, etc.; (b) documentation (including letters) regarding the acquisition and provenance of the Doepner-Faulds collection as well as other aspects of the IAI library, listings of IAI library holdings, etc.","\nThis series was assembled by collating items on the basis of their labeling -- with few exceptions these items were found labeled with numbers recorded to \"Doepner bookplates\" or stamps. In addition to the Doepner labels, there is indication that certain items were from Faulds's library too. Items from Doepner's library, especially item no. 007-001, indicate that he purchased what was left of Faulds's library and estate papers after the execution of Faulds's will. In many cases it appears impossible to know with certainty whose library the materials came from. In any case, it can be assumed that the materials came together as a whole in Doepner's library, and eventually the IAI library.","\n The \"Fingerprint \u0026 Identification Magazine\" found in this series for 1919 to 1988 was assembled by combining the earlier issues collected by Doepner with later issues found elsewhere in the collection.","\n Series 2--IAI Group Chapters consists of newsletters and membership information of individual IAI chapters (by state or region) including Rocky Mountain, Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Texas, California, and others.","\n Series 3--Doepner/Faulds contains the combined libraries of Herman Doepner and Henry Faulds (see collection notes.) The series is divided into subseries: Letters (boxes 5-6), Manuscripts (box 7), Notes (boxes 8-10a), Reports (box 10b), Transcriptions (box 11-12b), Clippings (boxes 13-18), Reprints (boxes 19a-19b), Pamphlets (boxes 20-23), Journals (boxes 24-34), Books (boxes 35a-52b), Fingerprint and Identification Magazine (boxes 53-70), Schriftenreihe des Bundeskriminalamtes (boxes 71-72), La Plata Publications (boxes 72-73), Subject Files (box 74a), and Photographs (boxes 74a-74b).","\n Series 4--Forensic Identification Reference Material (FIRM) contains loose articles, pamphlets, booklets, materials from binders, photocopies, etc. For the most part, these items were organized on the basis of what appeared to be the predominate topic to which they pertained such as handwriting, fingerprints, footwear, firearms, forensic science, evidence, fraud, light, photography, etc. The materials are mainly contemporary except for \"Early Publications\" and \"Applied Science Institute/University\".","\n \"Early Publications\" in this series include pamphlets printed in the 1920s to 1940s mostly regarding fingerprint identification, among other topics.","\n The \"Applied Science Institute / University\" material is an educational series of publications on multiple topics from an organization in Chicago. The items begin with the first edition from 1916 and extend to the 36th edition of 1993.","\n Series 5--Conferences / Seminars consists of conference or seminar material arranged by topic or by the organization sponsoring an event; includes crime, photography, fingerprinting, questioned documents, IAI, etc.","\n Series 6--Subjects consists of miscellaneous material regarding a variety of topics including: large posters demonstrating Bertillon methods; Carey Chapman book draft; fingerprint kits from the Forensic Press; contents and book jackets from the circulating portion of the IAI collection; international criminal cards (for comparative analysis of criminal profiling); various forensic-related organizations' directories and handbooks; ritualistic crimes; advertisements; and personal papers.","\n Series 7--IAI Library contains Journals (boxes 129-171), Foreign Language Material (boxes 171-180), Books (boxes 181-203), and Oversized Material (box 204). An electronic version of the 2012 IAI Membership Directory is available; consult a curator for access.","\n Series 8--Audio/Visual contains multiple slides, one microfilm, and multiple VHS tapes. The VHS tapes were copied to DVD discs which are stored with this collection.","\n Series 9--Addendum of 2021-12-10 contains 13 books, journal issues, and pamphlets regarding fingerprints and other identification-related subjects.","This series consists of: (a) articles about Henry Faulds, his family tree by genealogist Shelia Pitcairn, issues of Fingerprint and Identification Magazine that pertain to him, paperwork and news articles regarding a commemorative plaque and restoration of his grave, photocopies of Dactylography Magazine from the time when Faulds was its founder and editor, publications authored by George W. Wilton which defend the legacy of Faulds, etc.; (b) documentation (including letters) regarding the acquisition and provenance of the Doepner-Faulds collection as well as other aspects of the IAI library, listings of IAI library holdings, etc.","This series was assembled by collating items on the basis of their labeling -- with few exceptions these items were found labeled with numbers recorded to \"Doepner bookplates\" or stamps. In addition to the Doepner labels, there is indication that certain items were from Faulds's library too. Items from Doepner's library, especially item no. 007-001, indicate that he purchased what was left of Faulds's library and estate papers after the execution of Faulds's will. In many cases it appears impossible to know with certainty whose library the materials came from. In any case, it can be assumed that the materials came together as a whole in Doepner's library, and eventually the IAI library.","The \"Fingerprint \u0026 Identification Magazine\" found in this series for 1919 to 1988 was assembled by combining the earlier issues collected by Doepner with later issues found elsewhere in the collection.","This series consists of newsletters and membership information of individual IAI chapters (by state or region) including Rocky Mountain, Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Texas, California, and others.","This series contains the combined libraries of Herman Doepner and Henry Faulds (see collection notes.) The series is divided into subseries: Letters (boxes 5-6), Manuscripts (box 7), Notes (boxes 8-10a), Reports (box 10b), Transcriptions (box 11-12b), Clippings (boxes 13-18), Reprints (boxes 19a-19b), Pamphlets (boxes 20-23), Journals (boxes 24-34), Books (boxes 35a-52b), Fingerprint and Identification Magazine (boxes 53-70), Schriftenreihe des Bundeskriminalamtes (boxes 71-72), La Plata Publications (boxes 72-73), Subject Files (box 74a), and Photographs (boxes 74a-74b).","This series contains loose articles, pamphlets, booklets, materials from binders, photocopies, etc. For the most part, these items were organized on the basis of what appeared to be the predominate topic to which they pertained such as handwriting, fingerprints, footwear, firearms, forensic science, evidence, fraud, light, photography, etc. The materials are mainly contemporary except for \"Early Publications\" and \"Applied Science Institute/University\"."," \"Early Publications\" in this series include pamphlets printed in the 1920s to 1940s mostly regarding fingerprint identification, among other topics."," The \"Applied Science Institute / University\" material is an educational series of publications on multiple topics from an organization in Chicago. The items begin with the first edition from 1916 and extend to the 36th edition of 1993.","This series consists of conference or seminar material arranged by topic or by the organization sponsoring an event; includes crime, photography, fingerprinting, questioned documents, IAI, etc.","This series consists of miscellaneous material regarding a variety of topics including: large posters demonstrating Bertillon methods; Carey Chapman book draft; fingerprint kits from the Forensic Press; contents and book jackets from the circulating portion of the IAI collection; international criminal cards (for comparative analysis of criminal profiling); various forensic-related organizations' directories and handbooks; ritualistic crimes; advertisements; and personal papers.","This series consists of four subseries: Journals (boxes 129-171), Foreign Language Material (boxes 171-180), Books (boxes 181-203), and Oversized Material (box 204). An electronic version of the 2012 IAI Membership Directory is available; consult a curator for access.","This series contains multiple slides, one microfilm, and multiple VHS tapes. The VHS tapes were copied to DVD discs which are stored with this collection.","Memorandum on the Working of the Finger Print System of Identification  by the New Scotland Yard, 1904","Suggestions on Taking Finger Prints  by John D. Hall, 1910","A Telegraphic Code for Finger-Print Formulae  by Charles Stockley Collins, 1921","Dactiloscopia  by Juan Vucetich, 1926","Smith College: Contributions from the Department of Zoology , nos. 124, 130, 135, 150 and 159, 1925-1930","How to Take Fingerprints  by the Department of Justice, 1933","Fingerprints  by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, 1937","Fingerprints: Fifty Years of Injustice  by George Wilton Wilton, 1955","Fingerprinting Techniques  by the New York State Identification and Intelligence System, 1967","Publications deemed to have no special historical or artifactual significance were separated into the circulating collection. Most of these were published after 1950; items pre-dating 1950 were also included if they were part of multiple copy sets. This date appears to be a natural break for sorting rare and frail material from materials that can circulate. Rare books and journals were left in the collection with the exception of one book that was placed in the Rare Book Room for educational purposes: \"The Finger Print Instructor: a text book for the guidance of finger print experts and an instructor for persons interested in the study of finger prints\" by Frederick Kuhne, 1927 edition. It has a reserved location at box 197, folder 1 should the need arise to return it to the collection. A duplicate of the 1927 edition, should anyone wish to use it, can be found as item 044-007 in the collection.","Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the  Permissions and Copyright page  on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.","Records of the International Association for Identification (IAI), an organization founded in 1915 to further the goals of professionals in the field of forensic identification. Includes newsletters, membership information, letters, reports, clippings, reprints, pamphlets, journals, books, foreign language material, technical reference material, conference and seminar records, and audio-visual material. Also includes items from the library of fingerprint pioneer Henry Faulds which were purchased by Herman Doepner, a private collector and IAI member.","West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536  / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/","West Virginia and Regional History Center","International Association for Identification","FBI Academy","United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation","Fingerprint Society","Lightning Powder Company","Great Britain. Metropolitan Police Office. Criminal Investigation Department","United States. Department of Justice","British Naturalists' Association","Institute of Applied Science (Chicago, Ill.)","Nature (London, England)","Alexander, Monroe K.","Bertillon, Alphonse, 1853-1914","Carrick, Michael","Cashmore, H. M. (Herbert Maurice)","Castellanos, Israel, 1891-1977","Chapman, Carey L.","Cooke, T. G.","Crosskey, Walter C. S.","Cummins, Harold.","Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882","Doepner, Herman J.","Enos, C. Lloyd","Faulds, Henry","Fiorenza, Tom","Galton, Francis, 1822-1911","Garcia, Joe Q.","Hamilton, Mary E., 1872-1956","Hardcastle, Salina Winifred","Henry, E. R. (Edward Richard), Sir, 1850-1931","Herschel, John C. W.","Herschel, William James","Hoover, J. Edgar (John Edgar), 1895-1972","Jorgensen, Hakon","Locard, Edmond, 1877-1966","Mairs, G. Tyler","Mitchell, C. Ainsworth (Charles Ainsworth), 1867-1948","Purkyně, Jan Evangelista, 1787-1869","Renoe, Alexander J.","Schlaginhaufen, Otto, 1879-1973","Wentworth, Bert","Wertheim, Pat","Wilder, Harris Hawthorne, 1864-1928","Wilton, George Wilton, 1862-1964","Vucetich, Juan, 1864-1925","English \n.    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"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eInternational Association of Identification:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e During August of 1915, Inspector Harry H. Caldwell of the Oakland (California) Police Department's Bureau of Identification called for the creation of an organization to further the aims of the identification profession. At the October meeting in Oakland, twenty-two men formed the 'International Association for Criminal Identification' with Caldwell presiding. By the second annual conference in 1916, membership was at 116 regular members and 13 honorary members. The word 'criminal' was excluded from the Association's name in 1918 since identification was not limited to criminals. In 1921, at the seventh annual conference in Washington, DC, members were received at the White House, and during this meeting the fingerprints of President Harding were recorded. This level of communication and influence was maintained between the government and the IAI for years, especially during the 1930s when the FBI and IAI established a close relationship. The only time that the IAI did not hold an annual conference was in 1945 due to restricted travel as part of wartime conservation efforts.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e In 1916, the first periodical of the IAI emerged. Though funding issues, different formats, and title and content changes occurred, the IAI still publishes their own periodical, which is now called The Journal of Forensic Identification. In 1926 the first woman was elected to the IAI Board of Directors; in 1942 the first woman was elected IAI President.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The Association currently (2007) has 45 Divisions representing 50 states and territories, and 69 countries. There are more than 6,000 members. There are several honors, certification programs, research grants, scholarships, and sponsorships that the IAI created, supports, and/or remains funding.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Henry Faulds:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Henry Faulds was born in Scotland in 1843 and died in Wolstanton in 1930. He held a physician's license after graduating at Anderson's College, and then became a medical missionary. After marriage in 1873, Faulds was given the assignment to establish a medical mission in Japan. He did so and by 1874 it was a success. It was during his time in Japan that he went to an archaeological dig where he noticed impressions left in clay by the fingers of craftsmen, and then began examining fingertips of acquaintances. He became convinced that pattern ridges were unique to each person, and even exonerated an employee accused of theft at the hospital by comparative analysis of fingerprints. The scientific journal Nature published a paper by Faulds in 1880 regarding the application of fingerprints to forensics. Though he had no direct effect on the practical development of modern forensic methods, Faulds was one of the first to advocate the use of fingerprints for identification.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["International Association of Identification:"," During August of 1915, Inspector Harry H. Caldwell of the Oakland (California) Police Department's Bureau of Identification called for the creation of an organization to further the aims of the identification profession. At the October meeting in Oakland, twenty-two men formed the 'International Association for Criminal Identification' with Caldwell presiding. By the second annual conference in 1916, membership was at 116 regular members and 13 honorary members. The word 'criminal' was excluded from the Association's name in 1918 since identification was not limited to criminals. In 1921, at the seventh annual conference in Washington, DC, members were received at the White House, and during this meeting the fingerprints of President Harding were recorded. This level of communication and influence was maintained between the government and the IAI for years, especially during the 1930s when the FBI and IAI established a close relationship. The only time that the IAI did not hold an annual conference was in 1945 due to restricted travel as part of wartime conservation efforts."," In 1916, the first periodical of the IAI emerged. Though funding issues, different formats, and title and content changes occurred, the IAI still publishes their own periodical, which is now called The Journal of Forensic Identification. In 1926 the first woman was elected to the IAI Board of Directors; in 1942 the first woman was elected IAI President."," The Association currently (2007) has 45 Divisions representing 50 states and territories, and 69 countries. There are more than 6,000 members. There are several honors, certification programs, research grants, scholarships, and sponsorships that the IAI created, supports, and/or remains funding."," Henry Faulds:"," Henry Faulds was born in Scotland in 1843 and died in Wolstanton in 1930. He held a physician's license after graduating at Anderson's College, and then became a medical missionary. After marriage in 1873, Faulds was given the assignment to establish a medical mission in Japan. He did so and by 1874 it was a success. It was during his time in Japan that he went to an archaeological dig where he noticed impressions left in clay by the fingers of craftsmen, and then began examining fingertips of acquaintances. He became convinced that pattern ridges were unique to each person, and even exonerated an employee accused of theft at the hospital by comparative analysis of fingerprints. The scientific journal Nature published a paper by Faulds in 1880 regarding the application of fingerprints to forensics. Though he had no direct effect on the practical development of modern forensic methods, Faulds was one of the first to advocate the use of fingerprints for identification."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003e[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], International Association for Identification Records, A\u0026amp;M 3518, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], International Association for Identification Records, A\u0026M 3518, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eView a selection of nearly 3000 digital images from this collection online at the International Association for Identification (IAI) Collection website (see link in Instances). These digital images represent only a fraction of the entire collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n There are nine series in this collection:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e Series 1--Historical Information; 1921-1998; boxes 1a-b (2 document cases)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Series 2--IAI Group Chapters Records; 1971-2001; boxes 2-4 (4 document cases)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Series 3--Doepner/Faulds Papers; 1842-1988; boxes 5-74 (84 document cases)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Series 4--Forensic Identification/Investigation Reference Material (FIRM); 1913-1996; boxes 75-107 (34 document cases)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Series 5--Conferences/Seminars; 1922-1998; boxes 108-116 (11 document cases)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Series 6--Subjects; 1897-2000; boxes 117-128 (13 document cases)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Series 7--IAI Library; 1893-2001; boxes 129-204 (76 document cases)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Series 8--Audio/Visual; 1897-1995 (majority 1973-1991); boxes 205-213 (9 document cases)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\n Series 9--Addendum of 2021-12-10; 1904-1967; box 214 (1 document case)\u003clb\u003e\u003c/lb\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 1--Historical Information consists of: (a) articles about Henry Faulds, his family tree by genealogist Shelia Pitcairn, issues of Fingerprint and Identification Magazine that pertain to him, paperwork and news articles regarding a commemorative plaque and restoration of his grave, photocopies of Dactylography Magazine from the time when Faulds was its founder and editor, publications authored by George W. Wilton which defend the legacy of Faulds, etc.; (b) documentation (including letters) regarding the acquisition and provenance of the Doepner-Faulds collection as well as other aspects of the IAI library, listings of IAI library holdings, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\nThis series was assembled by collating items on the basis of their labeling -- with few exceptions these items were found labeled with numbers recorded to \"Doepner bookplates\" or stamps. In addition to the Doepner labels, there is indication that certain items were from Faulds's library too. Items from Doepner's library, especially item no. 007-001, indicate that he purchased what was left of Faulds's library and estate papers after the execution of Faulds's will. In many cases it appears impossible to know with certainty whose library the materials came from. In any case, it can be assumed that the materials came together as a whole in Doepner's library, and eventually the IAI library.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n The \"Fingerprint \u0026amp; Identification Magazine\" found in this series for 1919 to 1988 was assembled by combining the earlier issues collected by Doepner with later issues found elsewhere in the collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 2--IAI Group Chapters consists of newsletters and membership information of individual IAI chapters (by state or region) including Rocky Mountain, Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Texas, California, and others.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 3--Doepner/Faulds contains the combined libraries of Herman Doepner and Henry Faulds (see collection notes.) The series is divided into subseries: Letters (boxes 5-6), Manuscripts (box 7), Notes (boxes 8-10a), Reports (box 10b), Transcriptions (box 11-12b), Clippings (boxes 13-18), Reprints (boxes 19a-19b), Pamphlets (boxes 20-23), Journals (boxes 24-34), Books (boxes 35a-52b), Fingerprint and Identification Magazine (boxes 53-70), Schriftenreihe des Bundeskriminalamtes (boxes 71-72), La Plata Publications (boxes 72-73), Subject Files (box 74a), and Photographs (boxes 74a-74b).\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 4--Forensic Identification Reference Material (FIRM) contains loose articles, pamphlets, booklets, materials from binders, photocopies, etc. For the most part, these items were organized on the basis of what appeared to be the predominate topic to which they pertained such as handwriting, fingerprints, footwear, firearms, forensic science, evidence, fraud, light, photography, etc. The materials are mainly contemporary except for \"Early Publications\" and \"Applied Science Institute/University\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n \"Early Publications\" in this series include pamphlets printed in the 1920s to 1940s mostly regarding fingerprint identification, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n The \"Applied Science Institute / University\" material is an educational series of publications on multiple topics from an organization in Chicago. The items begin with the first edition from 1916 and extend to the 36th edition of 1993.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 5--Conferences / Seminars consists of conference or seminar material arranged by topic or by the organization sponsoring an event; includes crime, photography, fingerprinting, questioned documents, IAI, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 6--Subjects consists of miscellaneous material regarding a variety of topics including: large posters demonstrating Bertillon methods; Carey Chapman book draft; fingerprint kits from the Forensic Press; contents and book jackets from the circulating portion of the IAI collection; international criminal cards (for comparative analysis of criminal profiling); various forensic-related organizations' directories and handbooks; ritualistic crimes; advertisements; and personal papers.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 7--IAI Library contains Journals (boxes 129-171), Foreign Language Material (boxes 171-180), Books (boxes 181-203), and Oversized Material (box 204). An electronic version of the 2012 IAI Membership Directory is available; consult a curator for access.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 8--Audio/Visual contains multiple slides, one microfilm, and multiple VHS tapes. The VHS tapes were copied to DVD discs which are stored with this collection.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e\n Series 9--Addendum of 2021-12-10 contains 13 books, journal issues, and pamphlets regarding fingerprints and other identification-related subjects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of: (a) articles about Henry Faulds, his family tree by genealogist Shelia Pitcairn, issues of Fingerprint and Identification Magazine that pertain to him, paperwork and news articles regarding a commemorative plaque and restoration of his grave, photocopies of Dactylography Magazine from the time when Faulds was its founder and editor, publications authored by George W. Wilton which defend the legacy of Faulds, etc.; (b) documentation (including letters) regarding the acquisition and provenance of the Doepner-Faulds collection as well as other aspects of the IAI library, listings of IAI library holdings, etc.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThis series was assembled by collating items on the basis of their labeling -- with few exceptions these items were found labeled with numbers recorded to \"Doepner bookplates\" or stamps. In addition to the Doepner labels, there is indication that certain items were from Faulds's library too. Items from Doepner's library, especially item no. 007-001, indicate that he purchased what was left of Faulds's library and estate papers after the execution of Faulds's will. In many cases it appears impossible to know with certainty whose library the materials came from. In any case, it can be assumed that the materials came together as a whole in Doepner's library, and eventually the IAI library.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe \"Fingerprint \u0026amp; Identification Magazine\" found in this series for 1919 to 1988 was assembled by combining the earlier issues collected by Doepner with later issues found elsewhere in the collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of newsletters and membership information of individual IAI chapters (by state or region) including Rocky Mountain, Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Texas, California, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains the combined libraries of Herman Doepner and Henry Faulds (see collection notes.) The series is divided into subseries: Letters (boxes 5-6), Manuscripts (box 7), Notes (boxes 8-10a), Reports (box 10b), Transcriptions (box 11-12b), Clippings (boxes 13-18), Reprints (boxes 19a-19b), Pamphlets (boxes 20-23), Journals (boxes 24-34), Books (boxes 35a-52b), Fingerprint and Identification Magazine (boxes 53-70), Schriftenreihe des Bundeskriminalamtes (boxes 71-72), La Plata Publications (boxes 72-73), Subject Files (box 74a), and Photographs (boxes 74a-74b).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains loose articles, pamphlets, booklets, materials from binders, photocopies, etc. For the most part, these items were organized on the basis of what appeared to be the predominate topic to which they pertained such as handwriting, fingerprints, footwear, firearms, forensic science, evidence, fraud, light, photography, etc. The materials are mainly contemporary except for \"Early Publications\" and \"Applied Science Institute/University\".\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e \"Early Publications\" in this series include pamphlets printed in the 1920s to 1940s mostly regarding fingerprint identification, among other topics.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e The \"Applied Science Institute / University\" material is an educational series of publications on multiple topics from an organization in Chicago. The items begin with the first edition from 1916 and extend to the 36th edition of 1993.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of conference or seminar material arranged by topic or by the organization sponsoring an event; includes crime, photography, fingerprinting, questioned documents, IAI, etc.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of miscellaneous material regarding a variety of topics including: large posters demonstrating Bertillon methods; Carey Chapman book draft; fingerprint kits from the Forensic Press; contents and book jackets from the circulating portion of the IAI collection; international criminal cards (for comparative analysis of criminal profiling); various forensic-related organizations' directories and handbooks; ritualistic crimes; advertisements; and personal papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series consists of four subseries: Journals (boxes 129-171), Foreign Language Material (boxes 171-180), Books (boxes 181-203), and Oversized Material (box 204). An electronic version of the 2012 IAI Membership Directory is available; consult a curator for access.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis series contains multiple slides, one microfilm, and multiple VHS tapes. The VHS tapes were copied to DVD discs which are stored with this collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle\u003eMemorandum on the Working of the Finger Print System of Identification\u003c/title\u003e by the New Scotland Yard, 1904\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\u003ctitle\u003eSuggestions on Taking Finger Prints\u003c/title\u003e by John D. 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These digital images represent only a fraction of the entire collection.","\n There are nine series in this collection:"," Series 1--Historical Information; 1921-1998; boxes 1a-b (2 document cases) \n Series 2--IAI Group Chapters Records; 1971-2001; boxes 2-4 (4 document cases) \n Series 3--Doepner/Faulds Papers; 1842-1988; boxes 5-74 (84 document cases) \n Series 4--Forensic Identification/Investigation Reference Material (FIRM); 1913-1996; boxes 75-107 (34 document cases) \n Series 5--Conferences/Seminars; 1922-1998; boxes 108-116 (11 document cases) \n Series 6--Subjects; 1897-2000; boxes 117-128 (13 document cases) \n Series 7--IAI Library; 1893-2001; boxes 129-204 (76 document cases) \n Series 8--Audio/Visual; 1897-1995 (majority 1973-1991); boxes 205-213 (9 document cases) \n Series 9--Addendum of 2021-12-10; 1904-1967; box 214 (1 document case)","\n Series 1--Historical Information consists of: (a) articles about Henry Faulds, his family tree by genealogist Shelia Pitcairn, issues of Fingerprint and Identification Magazine that pertain to him, paperwork and news articles regarding a commemorative plaque and restoration of his grave, photocopies of Dactylography Magazine from the time when Faulds was its founder and editor, publications authored by George W. Wilton which defend the legacy of Faulds, etc.; (b) documentation (including letters) regarding the acquisition and provenance of the Doepner-Faulds collection as well as other aspects of the IAI library, listings of IAI library holdings, etc.","\nThis series was assembled by collating items on the basis of their labeling -- with few exceptions these items were found labeled with numbers recorded to \"Doepner bookplates\" or stamps. In addition to the Doepner labels, there is indication that certain items were from Faulds's library too. Items from Doepner's library, especially item no. 007-001, indicate that he purchased what was left of Faulds's library and estate papers after the execution of Faulds's will. In many cases it appears impossible to know with certainty whose library the materials came from. In any case, it can be assumed that the materials came together as a whole in Doepner's library, and eventually the IAI library.","\n The \"Fingerprint \u0026 Identification Magazine\" found in this series for 1919 to 1988 was assembled by combining the earlier issues collected by Doepner with later issues found elsewhere in the collection.","\n Series 2--IAI Group Chapters consists of newsletters and membership information of individual IAI chapters (by state or region) including Rocky Mountain, Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Texas, California, and others.","\n Series 3--Doepner/Faulds contains the combined libraries of Herman Doepner and Henry Faulds (see collection notes.) The series is divided into subseries: Letters (boxes 5-6), Manuscripts (box 7), Notes (boxes 8-10a), Reports (box 10b), Transcriptions (box 11-12b), Clippings (boxes 13-18), Reprints (boxes 19a-19b), Pamphlets (boxes 20-23), Journals (boxes 24-34), Books (boxes 35a-52b), Fingerprint and Identification Magazine (boxes 53-70), Schriftenreihe des Bundeskriminalamtes (boxes 71-72), La Plata Publications (boxes 72-73), Subject Files (box 74a), and Photographs (boxes 74a-74b).","\n Series 4--Forensic Identification Reference Material (FIRM) contains loose articles, pamphlets, booklets, materials from binders, photocopies, etc. For the most part, these items were organized on the basis of what appeared to be the predominate topic to which they pertained such as handwriting, fingerprints, footwear, firearms, forensic science, evidence, fraud, light, photography, etc. The materials are mainly contemporary except for \"Early Publications\" and \"Applied Science Institute/University\".","\n \"Early Publications\" in this series include pamphlets printed in the 1920s to 1940s mostly regarding fingerprint identification, among other topics.","\n The \"Applied Science Institute / University\" material is an educational series of publications on multiple topics from an organization in Chicago. The items begin with the first edition from 1916 and extend to the 36th edition of 1993.","\n Series 5--Conferences / Seminars consists of conference or seminar material arranged by topic or by the organization sponsoring an event; includes crime, photography, fingerprinting, questioned documents, IAI, etc.","\n Series 6--Subjects consists of miscellaneous material regarding a variety of topics including: large posters demonstrating Bertillon methods; Carey Chapman book draft; fingerprint kits from the Forensic Press; contents and book jackets from the circulating portion of the IAI collection; international criminal cards (for comparative analysis of criminal profiling); various forensic-related organizations' directories and handbooks; ritualistic crimes; advertisements; and personal papers.","\n Series 7--IAI Library contains Journals (boxes 129-171), Foreign Language Material (boxes 171-180), Books (boxes 181-203), and Oversized Material (box 204). An electronic version of the 2012 IAI Membership Directory is available; consult a curator for access.","\n Series 8--Audio/Visual contains multiple slides, one microfilm, and multiple VHS tapes. The VHS tapes were copied to DVD discs which are stored with this collection.","\n Series 9--Addendum of 2021-12-10 contains 13 books, journal issues, and pamphlets regarding fingerprints and other identification-related subjects.","This series consists of: (a) articles about Henry Faulds, his family tree by genealogist Shelia Pitcairn, issues of Fingerprint and Identification Magazine that pertain to him, paperwork and news articles regarding a commemorative plaque and restoration of his grave, photocopies of Dactylography Magazine from the time when Faulds was its founder and editor, publications authored by George W. Wilton which defend the legacy of Faulds, etc.; (b) documentation (including letters) regarding the acquisition and provenance of the Doepner-Faulds collection as well as other aspects of the IAI library, listings of IAI library holdings, etc.","This series was assembled by collating items on the basis of their labeling -- with few exceptions these items were found labeled with numbers recorded to \"Doepner bookplates\" or stamps. In addition to the Doepner labels, there is indication that certain items were from Faulds's library too. Items from Doepner's library, especially item no. 007-001, indicate that he purchased what was left of Faulds's library and estate papers after the execution of Faulds's will. In many cases it appears impossible to know with certainty whose library the materials came from. In any case, it can be assumed that the materials came together as a whole in Doepner's library, and eventually the IAI library.","The \"Fingerprint \u0026 Identification Magazine\" found in this series for 1919 to 1988 was assembled by combining the earlier issues collected by Doepner with later issues found elsewhere in the collection.","This series consists of newsletters and membership information of individual IAI chapters (by state or region) including Rocky Mountain, Pennsylvania, Pacific Northwest, Texas, California, and others.","This series contains the combined libraries of Herman Doepner and Henry Faulds (see collection notes.) The series is divided into subseries: Letters (boxes 5-6), Manuscripts (box 7), Notes (boxes 8-10a), Reports (box 10b), Transcriptions (box 11-12b), Clippings (boxes 13-18), Reprints (boxes 19a-19b), Pamphlets (boxes 20-23), Journals (boxes 24-34), Books (boxes 35a-52b), Fingerprint and Identification Magazine (boxes 53-70), Schriftenreihe des Bundeskriminalamtes (boxes 71-72), La Plata Publications (boxes 72-73), Subject Files (box 74a), and Photographs (boxes 74a-74b).","This series contains loose articles, pamphlets, booklets, materials from binders, photocopies, etc. For the most part, these items were organized on the basis of what appeared to be the predominate topic to which they pertained such as handwriting, fingerprints, footwear, firearms, forensic science, evidence, fraud, light, photography, etc. The materials are mainly contemporary except for \"Early Publications\" and \"Applied Science Institute/University\"."," \"Early Publications\" in this series include pamphlets printed in the 1920s to 1940s mostly regarding fingerprint identification, among other topics."," The \"Applied Science Institute / University\" material is an educational series of publications on multiple topics from an organization in Chicago. The items begin with the first edition from 1916 and extend to the 36th edition of 1993.","This series consists of conference or seminar material arranged by topic or by the organization sponsoring an event; includes crime, photography, fingerprinting, questioned documents, IAI, etc.","This series consists of miscellaneous material regarding a variety of topics including: large posters demonstrating Bertillon methods; Carey Chapman book draft; fingerprint kits from the Forensic Press; contents and book jackets from the circulating portion of the IAI collection; international criminal cards (for comparative analysis of criminal profiling); various forensic-related organizations' directories and handbooks; ritualistic crimes; advertisements; and personal papers.","This series consists of four subseries: Journals (boxes 129-171), Foreign Language Material (boxes 171-180), Books (boxes 181-203), and Oversized Material (box 204). An electronic version of the 2012 IAI Membership Directory is available; consult a curator for access.","This series contains multiple slides, one microfilm, and multiple VHS tapes. The VHS tapes were copied to DVD discs which are stored with this collection.","Memorandum on the Working of the Finger Print System of Identification  by the New Scotland Yard, 1904","Suggestions on Taking Finger Prints  by John D. 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Rare books and journals were left in the collection with the exception of one book that was placed in the Rare Book Room for educational purposes: \"The Finger Print Instructor: a text book for the guidance of finger print experts and an instructor for persons interested in the study of finger prints\" by Frederick Kuhne, 1927 edition. It has a reserved location at box 197, folder 1 should the need arise to return it to the collection. A duplicate of the 1927 edition, should anyone wish to use it, can be found as item 044-007 in the collection.\u003c/p\u003e"],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Publications deemed to have no special historical or artifactual significance were separated into the circulating collection. Most of these were published after 1950; items pre-dating 1950 were also included if they were part of multiple copy sets. This date appears to be a natural break for sorting rare and frail material from materials that can circulate. Rare books and journals were left in the collection with the exception of one book that was placed in the Rare Book Room for educational purposes: \"The Finger Print Instructor: a text book for the guidance of finger print experts and an instructor for persons interested in the study of finger prints\" by Frederick Kuhne, 1927 edition. It has a reserved location at box 197, folder 1 should the need arise to return it to the collection. A duplicate of the 1927 edition, should anyone wish to use it, can be found as item 044-007 in the collection."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePermission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the \u003ca href=\"https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/visit/permissions-and-copyright\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePermissions and Copyright page\u003c/a\u003e on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Permission to publish or reproduce is required from the copyright holder. For more information, please see the  Permissions and Copyright page  on the West Virginia and Regional History Center website."],"abstract_html_tesm":["\u003cabstract id=\"aspace_e09fc65093a44c3874b7055233439890\"\u003eRecords of the International Association for Identification (IAI), an organization founded in 1915 to further the goals of professionals in the field of forensic identification. Includes newsletters, membership information, letters, reports, clippings, reprints, pamphlets, journals, books, foreign language material, technical reference material, conference and seminar records, and audio-visual material. Also includes items from the library of fingerprint pioneer Henry Faulds which were purchased by Herman Doepner, a private collector and IAI member.\u003c/abstract\u003e"],"abstract_tesim":["Records of the International Association for Identification (IAI), an organization founded in 1915 to further the goals of professionals in the field of forensic identification. Includes newsletters, membership information, letters, reports, clippings, reprints, pamphlets, journals, books, foreign language material, technical reference material, conference and seminar records, and audio-visual material. 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Interior\nSeries 2: Landscape, 1737 – 1939\nSub-Series 2.1: Gardens\nSub-Series 2.2: Grounds\nSub-Series 2.3: Walls \u0026 Gates\nSeries 3: Farming \u0026 Life at Mount Vernon, 1713 – 1925 \nSeries 4: Other Historic Sites, 1730 – 1937\nSeries 5: Biographical Information, 1602 – 1962\nSub-Series 5.1: Biographies\nSub-Series 5.2: Bibliographies \u0026 Written Works\nSub-Series 5.3: Chronologies\nSub-Series 5.4: Writings to/from George Washington\nSeries 6: Architecture and Archaeology \nSub-Series 6.1: Maps \u0026 Drawings\nSub-Series 6.2: Surveys\nSeries 7: Ephemera, 1758 - 1938\nSub-Series 7.1: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association\nSub-Series 7.2: Reports\nSub-Series 7.3: Images","Morley Jeffers Williams was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada on August 1, 1886.  In 1910, twenty-four-year-old Williams attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.  Over the next eleven years, Williams used his engineering degree to work in various construction and agricultural positions such as bridge construction inspector for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and farm overseer.  After earning a second degree in horticulture from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, Williams became an instructor and student at the Harvard University School of Design.  ","During a successful academic career in which he was awarded several grants and appointed an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design, Williams began to visit historic sites and make topographic surveys for his own research.  He became involved with restoration projects at various sites, and in 1931 the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) contracted Williams to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.  After Williams completed his work at Mount Vernon, he continued to study the architectural and archaeological elements of George Washington's estate, in addition to his other projects and responsibilities.  In spring 1935, the MVLA again contracted Williams; his task was to restore the Kitchen Garden.  By the following winter, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association hired Williams to be the Director of the new Research and Restoration Department.","During his time as Director of Research and Restoration, Williams uncovered and assisted in the reconstruction and/or restoration of several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden, Deer Park Wall, and two Ha-Ha Walls.  Williams also helped improve the historic integrity within the Mansion, as he both researched 18th-century material culture and used artifacts found during excavations to ensure the objects placed in the mansion and other site buildings were historically accurate for Mount Vernon.  Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration eventually expanded to oversee the restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, and Gardens, and the development of the Library.  \nIn May 1939, the board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association decided to discontinue both the Department of Research and Restoration and Williams's position as department head.  Soon thereafter, Williams left Mount Vernon and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research. ","Throughout the duration of his life, Morley Williams worked at various other historic sites including Tryon Palace in North Carolina.  He became a professor of landscape architecture at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design, and was later appointed chair of the Landscape Architecture Department.  In early 1977, Williams returned to Mount Vernon with his family for a visit and was well received. Approximately 10 months later, Morley Williams died of congestive heart failure.     ","Morley Williams was a pioneer of rigorous and scholarly study of Mount Vernon, especially on the evolution of the estate landscape.  As Director of the Research and Restoration Department, Williams used an interdisciplinary approach to research and restoration, by combining landscape architecture, history, historic preservation, and archaeology.  Much of the current understanding of Mount Vernon's history is based upon the findings of Morley Williams.  To this day, Morley Jeffers Williams's work continues to be an immeasurable asset to the restoration efforts at Mount Vernon.   ","Chronology:","The following is a more in-depth timeline charting the life and accomplishments of Morley Jeffers Williams. ","August 1, 1886 – Born in Tillsenburg, Ontario, Canada.","1910-1911 – Attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.","1911 – Hired as a bridge construction inspector by the Canadian Pacific Railroad.","1912 – Hired as bridge construction inspector and the acting engineer of bridge site surveys by the Montreal-Port Arthur District of the Canadian Northern Railway.  Eventually promoted to resident engineer in charge of roadbed grading and track-laying.","1914 – Resigned from his job and relocated to Kingsville, Ontario.  Became the co-owner of a grain elevator and cultivated three hundred acres of land with seed grades of corn, small grains, and grasses.  ","1922 – Began managing Vincent Massey's farm; some responsibilities included consulting about the buildings and presentations of other private farms.","1925: Earned a horticulture degree from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario.","1927 – Became a student and instructor at Harvard School of Design.","1928 – Earned an MLA (landscape architecture) in city planning at Harvard University's School of Design.","1929 – Received the Sheldon Traveling Fellowship and studied landscape design in Europe and North Africa.  ","1930 – Became an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design.","March 1931 – Awarded a grant from the Clark Fund for Research in Landscape Design at Harvard to study \"American Landscape Design as Exemplified by the Plantation Estates of Maryland and Virginia, 1750 to 1860.\"","May 1931 – Visited various historic plantations, including Gunston Hall and Woodlawn, creating topographic surveys.","July 1931 – Contracted to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.","Summer 1932 – Hired to complete Arthur Shurcliff's research and excavations at Stratford Hall.  Identified many original structures and sketched architectural restoration plans for the east garden at Stratford Hall.  Received a second grant from the Clark Fund, which allowed him to further his research on Virginia and Maryland plantations, including Monticello.","Summer 1933 – Supervised the restoration of the east garden at Stratford Hall.","Summer 1934 – Received funding from the Emergency Relief Administration of Massachusetts to restore God's Acre in Harvard Square, an old burial ground. Upon finishing this restoration project, Williams continued his architectural and archaeological assessment of the grounds at Mount Vernon.  ","May 1935 – Contracted to restore the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon under the supervision of Mrs. Horace Brown, the Vice-Regent for Vermont.  ","Summer 1935 – Continued to oversee the restoration of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon.  He was also contracted to assess the history of White House landscaping in light of possible changes to design.  ","Winter 1935 – Hired by Mount Vernon as the Director of Research and Restoration.  ","Spring 1936 – Taught during spring semester at Harvard, then resigned his professorship in order to focus his efforts at Mount Vernon. Williams helped to rebuild and/or restore several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden and Deer Park Wall.  He used artifacts found during excavations such as door hinges and other hardware to model replicas for the newly restored buildings.  Williams also uncovered various original structures including two Ha-Ha walls and a cross-wall underlying the Bowling Green, which were previously unknown to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. ","1937 – Concerned with preserving the historic integrity of the site, Williams pointed out items and structures he deemed inaccurate such as various walkways and coaches.  As Director of the Department of Research and Restoration, Williams also focused on accessing primary documentation for research, as well as acquiring objects for Mount Vernon's collections.  ","1938 - Contracted Frances Benjamin Johnston to make photographic studies as a supplement to his measured drawings.  Her photographs were combined with an article written by Williams in the January 1938 edition of Landscape Architecture and the February issue of American Architect and Architecture.  Williams also assigned employees within the Department of Research and Restoration to research various collections located at the Library of Congress that he believed would help to maintain the historic integrity at Mount Vernon as restoration efforts continued.    ","1939 – Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration grew to oversee the research and restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, Gardens, Grounds, and Outbuildings, as well as the development of the Library.  ","May 16, 1939 – Board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association voted to dismantle the Department of Research and Restoration as of June 1, 1939.  ","Summer 1939 – Williams ended his association with Mount Vernon after the dissolution of the Department of Research and Restoration and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research.","1940 – 1941 – Researched 18th-century manuscripts and newspapers in several prominent repositories, including the Library of Congress. ","1941-1947 – Morley Williams and his wife, Nathalia Williams, managed their own business for architectural and archaeological research.","1947 – Hired as a professor of landscape architecture by the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.","1948 – Appointed chair of the landscape architecture department at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.","1952 –1960 (ca.) - Contracted to restore Tryon Palace, a pre-Revolutionary governor's mansion in North Carolina.  Oversaw archaeological excavations that exposed the original foundation of the governor's mansion, as well as uncovered other structural aspects of the site such as water sources and outbuildings.  Since no garden plots were discovered, Williams drew plans for formal gardens authentic to the time period Tryon Palace was first constructed.  During the excavations and restoration, Williams salvaged many artifacts, which he never fully identified and/or processed.  This later became a point of contention between Williams and the benefactors of Tryon Palace.","1961 – Returned to Harvard as a lecturer for landscape architecture.","December 1961 – Settled accounts with Tryon Palace by returning all artifacts to the Tryon Palace Commission.  ","1962-1977 – Williams and his wife continued to restore historic sites and landscapes for the remainder of his life.","February 1977 – At ninety-one, Williams returned with his family to Mount Vernon for a visit, and was well received by Regent Mrs. John H. Guy, Jr., Director Charles Cecil Wall, and others.","December 1, 1977 – Morley Jeffers Williams died of congestive heart failure.     ","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","archivist's note: oversized materials; folded by creator","Papers of the MVLA\nPapers of the Superintendent and Resident Director\nMeasured drawings (architectural drawings)\nRestoration Files of the Historic Structures Report","The collection consists of correspondence, reports, surveys, newspaper clippings, biographies and other written works, bibliographies, excerpts from diaries, letters, inventories and ledgers, various types of architectural and archaeological drawings, maps, and images documenting the work and research conducted during Morley Jeffers Williams's tenure at George Washington's Mount Vernon.  Williams compiled the majority of the documents and images found in this collection between 1931 and 1939; however, the information contained within these records dates from 1602 to 1967.  \nThe bulk of the collection consists of numerous architectural and archaeological drawings detailing past and contemporary views of George Washington's estate; furthermore, there are several drawings depicting possible future renovations to Mount Vernon.  This collection also contains a large amount of scholarly research pertaining to George Washington, Mount Vernon, and 18th-century life and culture.  This information provides an in-depth understanding of George Washington's life, particularly concerning his interactions with his estate.  Other documentation charts the efforts of Morley Jeffers Williams as he worked to restore the structures and landscape at Mount Vernon.","The documents, images, and structural drawings in this section attest to the extensive research Williams conducted for the purpose of restoring original architectural elements to the Mount Vernon Estate.  Included in this series are excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers; contemporary photographs of structural remains; calculations for possible reconstructions; studies of material objects such as chairs, flower holders, and venetian blinds; various lists; and numerous architectural and archaeological plans detailing both past and possible future structural scenarios.","Two black and white photographic prints showing a decorative ceiling panel and the fireplace in the Front Parlor, formerly called the West Parlor, by Frances B. Johnston.","Pen and ink, color drawing of the Front Parlor fireplace by Morley Jeffers Williams, undated.","Series 2 contains materials similar to the previous series.  This section consists of various documentary information, images, and architectural drawings pertaining to the reconstruction of the Mount Vernon landscape.  There are numerous documents on the Mount Vernon gardens as the MVLA initially hired Morley Williams as a contractor to refurbish the gardens.","Plan of the Kitchen Garden by Morley Jeffers Williams, January 10, 1935. Studied by L. (Lawrence \"Larry\") Enerson, one inch equals 20 feet.","Drawing of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon by Lawrence \"Larry\" Enerson, ca. 1935. Note reads \"This drawing was made by Larry Enerson intended for display to garden committee by way of selling the proposed K. Garden restoration plan. It was not used [See Fletcher drawing].\"","Series 3 is a smaller series and holds various background information on 18th-century occupational and social life at Mount Vernon.  The contents of this section include documentation on holidays at Mount Vernon, contemporary slave culture, and leisure activities such as horse racing and hunting.","Another small section, Series 4, contains research relating to other historic sites including Gunston Hall in Virginia and Tryon Palace in North Carolina—both sites of employment for Morley Williams.  Series 4 holds copies of relevant primary and secondary documentation, site brochures, and various images.","Williams was committed to researching and chronicling the lives and activities at Mount Vernon, and Series 5 reflects this commitment.  This section contains the majority of background research conducted by the Research and Restoration Department during Williams's time at Mount Vernon.  Included in this series are numerous excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers that Williams found at various repositories, including the Library of Congress and the Harvard Library.  Series 5 also holds written works on such subject matter as architecture, gardening, and material culture.","Similar to Series 1, this section contains documents, images, and structural drawings that reflect either the historic appearance of the Mount Vernon Estate or architectural elements that Williams intended to add and/or reconstruct.  Series 6 holds various architectural and archaeological plans, as well as historic and contemporary surveys taken of Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas.","Drawing of Mount Vernon Kitchen Garden or Lower Garden's piers measurement, scale 1 inch = 20 feet. Drawing by G.A.W.","Drawing of Mount Vernon's Upper Garden piers measurement, July 21, 1936. Scale 1 inch = 20 feet, drawing by G.A.W.","Drawing titled \"Details Seed Hse Excav. Study for 322/26.\" Unknown creator or date.","Measured drawing of the entrance circle in front of the Mansion showing location and measurements of present posts and original posts, depths of holes, and location of galvanized pipe, telephone line, drains, etc. Drawing by G.A.W. and J.D., scale 1\" = 20 feet.","Two versions of a drawing by Nathalia Ulman and Morley Jeffers Williams, June 1934 with a timeline of Mount Vernon's owners and drawing of additions made to the Mansion during George Washington's life. Drawn for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and used on print publications such as brochures and handbooks.","Drawing, timeline of additions made to the Mansion by Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams, 1938.","Drawing, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University.\"","Drawing, plan of Mount Vernon showing the efficiency and family privacy through plan organization.","Drawing, depiction of the first floor plan of the Mansion with rooms numbered. \"To Accompany a Set of Measured Drawings Made in the Office of Research and Restoration of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\" Drawn by Nathalia Ulman with measurements by L.A. Enersen, J.D. Scruggs, A. Hopkins, and Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams.","Drawing, depiction of the second floor of the Mansion with rooms numbered. \"To Accompany a Set of Measured Drawings Made in the Office of Research and Restoration of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\" Drawn by Nathalia Ulman with measurements by L.A. Enersen, J.D. Scruggs, A. Hopkins, and Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams.","Drawing, aerial view of Mount Vernon with labeled structures and areas, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\"","Drawing, Plan of Mount Vernon, showing interrelation of family, service, and plantation areas, to accompany research study by Morley Jeffers Williams. Drawing by Nathalia Ulman.","Artist rendering of the east front of the Mansion and landscape, view from the Potomac River with reflection in the water, by Morley Jeffers Williams 1931. Created to accompany his series of topographic maps done in 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\" Two copies, one black and white and one sepia tone.","Drawing made to show the difference in early and late plans for the layout of the Mount Vernon estate. \"The EARLY plan shown in heavy line,\" and \"The LATE plan shown in light line.\"","Map showing plans for the development of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (now the George Washington Memorial Parkway), January 1930. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Public Roads, Engineer Reproduction Plant, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C.","Transcription of a document, purported to be written by George Washington dated 1780 April 11 or 1781 March 28, with notations made by Morley Jeffers Williams and Charles Cecil Wall, undated.","This section contains documents, and images—specifically negatives, photographs, and photostats. Included in Series 7 are Association annual reports, weekly reports assessing the progress of architectural and archaeological projects, and numerous images of the Mount Vernon estate, surrounding areas, and other historic sites.","Negatives of survey drawings – Woodlawn and Gunston \nMount Vernon Topographic survey negatives and other such negatives.\nMount Vernon Negative – includes West gate.\nMount Vernon Negative – gate to wharf.   \nMount Vernon double exposure negative – portrait and stairway.\nRiver front elevation negative\nMount Vernon Negative – 16 Scale Central Plan\nInfo on Wakefield, and gardening books used by Washington\nNegative prints of Mount Vernon paintings","Various loose pictures of the house and grounds","Various loose pictures of the house and grounds (cont'd)","*Note – These items were removed from the collection on January 3, 2018 when they were found to be degraded and in irreparable condition. Most items are known to have printed versions and were but photographs of drawings or other works.","Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association","Williams, Morley Jeffers, 1886-1977","Johnston, Frances Benjamin, 1864-1952","Ulman, Nathalia","Wall, Charles Cecil, 1903-1995","English \n.    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","List of Series:\nSeries 1: Structures, 1676 – 1938\nSub-Series 1.1: Buildings and Structures\nSub-Series 1.2: Mansion\n  \tI. General\n   \tII. Exterior\n \tIII. Interior\nSeries 2: Landscape, 1737 – 1939\nSub-Series 2.1: Gardens\nSub-Series 2.2: Grounds\nSub-Series 2.3: Walls \u0026 Gates\nSeries 3: Farming \u0026 Life at Mount Vernon, 1713 – 1925 \nSeries 4: Other Historic Sites, 1730 – 1937\nSeries 5: Biographical Information, 1602 – 1962\nSub-Series 5.1: Biographies\nSub-Series 5.2: Bibliographies \u0026 Written Works\nSub-Series 5.3: Chronologies\nSub-Series 5.4: Writings to/from George Washington\nSeries 6: Architecture and Archaeology \nSub-Series 6.1: Maps \u0026 Drawings\nSub-Series 6.2: Surveys\nSeries 7: Ephemera, 1758 - 1938\nSub-Series 7.1: Mount Vernon Ladies' Association\nSub-Series 7.2: Reports\nSub-Series 7.3: Images"],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMorley Jeffers Williams was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada on August 1, 1886.  In 1910, twenty-four-year-old Williams attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.  Over the next eleven years, Williams used his engineering degree to work in various construction and agricultural positions such as bridge construction inspector for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and farm overseer.  After earning a second degree in horticulture from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, Williams became an instructor and student at the Harvard University School of Design.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuring a successful academic career in which he was awarded several grants and appointed an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design, Williams began to visit historic sites and make topographic surveys for his own research.  He became involved with restoration projects at various sites, and in 1931 the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) contracted Williams to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.  After Williams completed his work at Mount Vernon, he continued to study the architectural and archaeological elements of George Washington's estate, in addition to his other projects and responsibilities.  In spring 1935, the MVLA again contracted Williams; his task was to restore the Kitchen Garden.  By the following winter, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association hired Williams to be the Director of the new Research and Restoration Department.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDuring his time as Director of Research and Restoration, Williams uncovered and assisted in the reconstruction and/or restoration of several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden, Deer Park Wall, and two Ha-Ha Walls.  Williams also helped improve the historic integrity within the Mansion, as he both researched 18th-century material culture and used artifacts found during excavations to ensure the objects placed in the mansion and other site buildings were historically accurate for Mount Vernon.  Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration eventually expanded to oversee the restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, and Gardens, and the development of the Library.  \nIn May 1939, the board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association decided to discontinue both the Department of Research and Restoration and Williams's position as department head.  Soon thereafter, Williams left Mount Vernon and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThroughout the duration of his life, Morley Williams worked at various other historic sites including Tryon Palace in North Carolina.  He became a professor of landscape architecture at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design, and was later appointed chair of the Landscape Architecture Department.  In early 1977, Williams returned to Mount Vernon with his family for a visit and was well received. Approximately 10 months later, Morley Williams died of congestive heart failure.     \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMorley Williams was a pioneer of rigorous and scholarly study of Mount Vernon, especially on the evolution of the estate landscape.  As Director of the Research and Restoration Department, Williams used an interdisciplinary approach to research and restoration, by combining landscape architecture, history, historic preservation, and archaeology.  Much of the current understanding of Mount Vernon's history is based upon the findings of Morley Williams.  To this day, Morley Jeffers Williams's work continues to be an immeasurable asset to the restoration efforts at Mount Vernon.   \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eChronology:\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eThe following is a more in-depth timeline charting the life and accomplishments of Morley Jeffers Williams. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eAugust 1, 1886 – Born in Tillsenburg, Ontario, Canada.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1910-1911 – Attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1911 – Hired as a bridge construction inspector by the Canadian Pacific Railroad.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1912 – Hired as bridge construction inspector and the acting engineer of bridge site surveys by the Montreal-Port Arthur District of the Canadian Northern Railway.  Eventually promoted to resident engineer in charge of roadbed grading and track-laying.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1914 – Resigned from his job and relocated to Kingsville, Ontario.  Became the co-owner of a grain elevator and cultivated three hundred acres of land with seed grades of corn, small grains, and grasses.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1922 – Began managing Vincent Massey's farm; some responsibilities included consulting about the buildings and presentations of other private farms.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1925: Earned a horticulture degree from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1927 – Became a student and instructor at Harvard School of Design.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1928 – Earned an MLA (landscape architecture) in city planning at Harvard University's School of Design.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1929 – Received the Sheldon Traveling Fellowship and studied landscape design in Europe and North Africa.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1930 – Became an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMarch 1931 – Awarded a grant from the Clark Fund for Research in Landscape Design at Harvard to study \"American Landscape Design as Exemplified by the Plantation Estates of Maryland and Virginia, 1750 to 1860.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMay 1931 – Visited various historic plantations, including Gunston Hall and Woodlawn, creating topographic surveys.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eJuly 1931 – Contracted to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSummer 1932 – Hired to complete Arthur Shurcliff's research and excavations at Stratford Hall.  Identified many original structures and sketched architectural restoration plans for the east garden at Stratford Hall.  Received a second grant from the Clark Fund, which allowed him to further his research on Virginia and Maryland plantations, including Monticello.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSummer 1933 – Supervised the restoration of the east garden at Stratford Hall.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSummer 1934 – Received funding from the Emergency Relief Administration of Massachusetts to restore God's Acre in Harvard Square, an old burial ground. Upon finishing this restoration project, Williams continued his architectural and archaeological assessment of the grounds at Mount Vernon.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMay 1935 – Contracted to restore the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon under the supervision of Mrs. Horace Brown, the Vice-Regent for Vermont.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSummer 1935 – Continued to oversee the restoration of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon.  He was also contracted to assess the history of White House landscaping in light of possible changes to design.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eWinter 1935 – Hired by Mount Vernon as the Director of Research and Restoration.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSpring 1936 – Taught during spring semester at Harvard, then resigned his professorship in order to focus his efforts at Mount Vernon. Williams helped to rebuild and/or restore several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden and Deer Park Wall.  He used artifacts found during excavations such as door hinges and other hardware to model replicas for the newly restored buildings.  Williams also uncovered various original structures including two Ha-Ha walls and a cross-wall underlying the Bowling Green, which were previously unknown to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1937 – Concerned with preserving the historic integrity of the site, Williams pointed out items and structures he deemed inaccurate such as various walkways and coaches.  As Director of the Department of Research and Restoration, Williams also focused on accessing primary documentation for research, as well as acquiring objects for Mount Vernon's collections.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1938 - Contracted Frances Benjamin Johnston to make photographic studies as a supplement to his measured drawings.  Her photographs were combined with an article written by Williams in the January 1938 edition of Landscape Architecture and the February issue of American Architect and Architecture.  Williams also assigned employees within the Department of Research and Restoration to research various collections located at the Library of Congress that he believed would help to maintain the historic integrity at Mount Vernon as restoration efforts continued.    \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1939 – Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration grew to oversee the research and restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, Gardens, Grounds, and Outbuildings, as well as the development of the Library.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eMay 16, 1939 – Board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association voted to dismantle the Department of Research and Restoration as of June 1, 1939.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eSummer 1939 – Williams ended his association with Mount Vernon after the dissolution of the Department of Research and Restoration and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1940 – 1941 – Researched 18th-century manuscripts and newspapers in several prominent repositories, including the Library of Congress. \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1941-1947 – Morley Williams and his wife, Nathalia Williams, managed their own business for architectural and archaeological research.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1947 – Hired as a professor of landscape architecture by the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1948 – Appointed chair of the landscape architecture department at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1952 –1960 (ca.) - Contracted to restore Tryon Palace, a pre-Revolutionary governor's mansion in North Carolina.  Oversaw archaeological excavations that exposed the original foundation of the governor's mansion, as well as uncovered other structural aspects of the site such as water sources and outbuildings.  Since no garden plots were discovered, Williams drew plans for formal gardens authentic to the time period Tryon Palace was first constructed.  During the excavations and restoration, Williams salvaged many artifacts, which he never fully identified and/or processed.  This later became a point of contention between Williams and the benefactors of Tryon Palace.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1961 – Returned to Harvard as a lecturer for landscape architecture.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDecember 1961 – Settled accounts with Tryon Palace by returning all artifacts to the Tryon Palace Commission.  \u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003e1962-1977 – Williams and his wife continued to restore historic sites and landscapes for the remainder of his life.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eFebruary 1977 – At ninety-one, Williams returned with his family to Mount Vernon for a visit, and was well received by Regent Mrs. John H. Guy, Jr., Director Charles Cecil Wall, and others.\u003c/p\u003e\n","\u003cp\u003eDecember 1, 1977 – Morley Jeffers Williams died of congestive heart failure.     \u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["Morley Jeffers Williams was born in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada on August 1, 1886.  In 1910, twenty-four-year-old Williams attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.  Over the next eleven years, Williams used his engineering degree to work in various construction and agricultural positions such as bridge construction inspector for the Canadian Pacific Railroad and farm overseer.  After earning a second degree in horticulture from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario, Williams became an instructor and student at the Harvard University School of Design.  ","During a successful academic career in which he was awarded several grants and appointed an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design, Williams began to visit historic sites and make topographic surveys for his own research.  He became involved with restoration projects at various sites, and in 1931 the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association (MVLA) contracted Williams to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.  After Williams completed his work at Mount Vernon, he continued to study the architectural and archaeological elements of George Washington's estate, in addition to his other projects and responsibilities.  In spring 1935, the MVLA again contracted Williams; his task was to restore the Kitchen Garden.  By the following winter, the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association hired Williams to be the Director of the new Research and Restoration Department.","During his time as Director of Research and Restoration, Williams uncovered and assisted in the reconstruction and/or restoration of several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden, Deer Park Wall, and two Ha-Ha Walls.  Williams also helped improve the historic integrity within the Mansion, as he both researched 18th-century material culture and used artifacts found during excavations to ensure the objects placed in the mansion and other site buildings were historically accurate for Mount Vernon.  Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration eventually expanded to oversee the restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, and Gardens, and the development of the Library.  \nIn May 1939, the board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association decided to discontinue both the Department of Research and Restoration and Williams's position as department head.  Soon thereafter, Williams left Mount Vernon and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research. ","Throughout the duration of his life, Morley Williams worked at various other historic sites including Tryon Palace in North Carolina.  He became a professor of landscape architecture at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design, and was later appointed chair of the Landscape Architecture Department.  In early 1977, Williams returned to Mount Vernon with his family for a visit and was well received. Approximately 10 months later, Morley Williams died of congestive heart failure.     ","Morley Williams was a pioneer of rigorous and scholarly study of Mount Vernon, especially on the evolution of the estate landscape.  As Director of the Research and Restoration Department, Williams used an interdisciplinary approach to research and restoration, by combining landscape architecture, history, historic preservation, and archaeology.  Much of the current understanding of Mount Vernon's history is based upon the findings of Morley Williams.  To this day, Morley Jeffers Williams's work continues to be an immeasurable asset to the restoration efforts at Mount Vernon.   ","Chronology:","The following is a more in-depth timeline charting the life and accomplishments of Morley Jeffers Williams. ","August 1, 1886 – Born in Tillsenburg, Ontario, Canada.","1910-1911 – Attended the engineering school at the University of Toronto for training as a civil engineer.","1911 – Hired as a bridge construction inspector by the Canadian Pacific Railroad.","1912 – Hired as bridge construction inspector and the acting engineer of bridge site surveys by the Montreal-Port Arthur District of the Canadian Northern Railway.  Eventually promoted to resident engineer in charge of roadbed grading and track-laying.","1914 – Resigned from his job and relocated to Kingsville, Ontario.  Became the co-owner of a grain elevator and cultivated three hundred acres of land with seed grades of corn, small grains, and grasses.  ","1922 – Began managing Vincent Massey's farm; some responsibilities included consulting about the buildings and presentations of other private farms.","1925: Earned a horticulture degree from the Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario.","1927 – Became a student and instructor at Harvard School of Design.","1928 – Earned an MLA (landscape architecture) in city planning at Harvard University's School of Design.","1929 – Received the Sheldon Traveling Fellowship and studied landscape design in Europe and North Africa.  ","1930 – Became an assistant professor at Harvard School of Design.","March 1931 – Awarded a grant from the Clark Fund for Research in Landscape Design at Harvard to study \"American Landscape Design as Exemplified by the Plantation Estates of Maryland and Virginia, 1750 to 1860.\"","May 1931 – Visited various historic plantations, including Gunston Hall and Woodlawn, creating topographic surveys.","July 1931 – Contracted to prepare topographic drawings of Mount Vernon for the bicentennial of George Washington's birth.","Summer 1932 – Hired to complete Arthur Shurcliff's research and excavations at Stratford Hall.  Identified many original structures and sketched architectural restoration plans for the east garden at Stratford Hall.  Received a second grant from the Clark Fund, which allowed him to further his research on Virginia and Maryland plantations, including Monticello.","Summer 1933 – Supervised the restoration of the east garden at Stratford Hall.","Summer 1934 – Received funding from the Emergency Relief Administration of Massachusetts to restore God's Acre in Harvard Square, an old burial ground. Upon finishing this restoration project, Williams continued his architectural and archaeological assessment of the grounds at Mount Vernon.  ","May 1935 – Contracted to restore the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon under the supervision of Mrs. Horace Brown, the Vice-Regent for Vermont.  ","Summer 1935 – Continued to oversee the restoration of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon.  He was also contracted to assess the history of White House landscaping in light of possible changes to design.  ","Winter 1935 – Hired by Mount Vernon as the Director of Research and Restoration.  ","Spring 1936 – Taught during spring semester at Harvard, then resigned his professorship in order to focus his efforts at Mount Vernon. Williams helped to rebuild and/or restore several original structures on-site including the Kitchen Garden and Deer Park Wall.  He used artifacts found during excavations such as door hinges and other hardware to model replicas for the newly restored buildings.  Williams also uncovered various original structures including two Ha-Ha walls and a cross-wall underlying the Bowling Green, which were previously unknown to the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association. ","1937 – Concerned with preserving the historic integrity of the site, Williams pointed out items and structures he deemed inaccurate such as various walkways and coaches.  As Director of the Department of Research and Restoration, Williams also focused on accessing primary documentation for research, as well as acquiring objects for Mount Vernon's collections.  ","1938 - Contracted Frances Benjamin Johnston to make photographic studies as a supplement to his measured drawings.  Her photographs were combined with an article written by Williams in the January 1938 edition of Landscape Architecture and the February issue of American Architect and Architecture.  Williams also assigned employees within the Department of Research and Restoration to research various collections located at the Library of Congress that he believed would help to maintain the historic integrity at Mount Vernon as restoration efforts continued.    ","1939 – Under Williams's supervision, the Department of Research and Restoration grew to oversee the research and restoration of the Mansion, Tomb, Gardens, Grounds, and Outbuildings, as well as the development of the Library.  ","May 16, 1939 – Board of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association voted to dismantle the Department of Research and Restoration as of June 1, 1939.  ","Summer 1939 – Williams ended his association with Mount Vernon after the dissolution of the Department of Research and Restoration and began his own business conducting architectural and archaeological research.","1940 – 1941 – Researched 18th-century manuscripts and newspapers in several prominent repositories, including the Library of Congress. ","1941-1947 – Morley Williams and his wife, Nathalia Williams, managed their own business for architectural and archaeological research.","1947 – Hired as a professor of landscape architecture by the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.","1948 – Appointed chair of the landscape architecture department at the North Carolina State College (now University) School of Design.","1952 –1960 (ca.) - Contracted to restore Tryon Palace, a pre-Revolutionary governor's mansion in North Carolina.  Oversaw archaeological excavations that exposed the original foundation of the governor's mansion, as well as uncovered other structural aspects of the site such as water sources and outbuildings.  Since no garden plots were discovered, Williams drew plans for formal gardens authentic to the time period Tryon Palace was first constructed.  During the excavations and restoration, Williams salvaged many artifacts, which he never fully identified and/or processed.  This later became a point of contention between Williams and the benefactors of Tryon Palace.","1961 – Returned to Harvard as a lecturer for landscape architecture.","December 1961 – Settled accounts with Tryon Palace by returning all artifacts to the Tryon Palace Commission.  ","1962-1977 – Williams and his wife continued to restore historic sites and landscapes for the remainder of his life.","February 1977 – At ninety-one, Williams returned with his family to Mount Vernon for a visit, and was well received by Regent Mrs. John H. Guy, Jr., Director Charles Cecil Wall, and others.","December 1, 1977 – Morley Jeffers Williams died of congestive heart failure.     "],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePreferred citation: [Name and date of item], The Morley Jeffers Williams Collection, [Series, Folder], Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington [hereafter Washington Library], Mount Vernon, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSee the Chicago Manual of Style for additional examples. \u003c/p\u003e"],"prefercite_tesim":["Preferred citation: [Name and date of item], The Morley Jeffers Williams Collection, [Series, Folder], Archives of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association, Fred W. 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Williams compiled the majority of the documents and images found in this collection between 1931 and 1939; however, the information contained within these records dates from 1602 to 1967.  \nThe bulk of the collection consists of numerous architectural and archaeological drawings detailing past and contemporary views of George Washington's estate; furthermore, there are several drawings depicting possible future renovations to Mount Vernon.  This collection also contains a large amount of scholarly research pertaining to George Washington, Mount Vernon, and 18th-century life and culture.  This information provides an in-depth understanding of George Washington's life, particularly concerning his interactions with his estate.  Other documentation charts the efforts of Morley Jeffers Williams as he worked to restore the structures and landscape at Mount Vernon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe documents, images, and structural drawings in this section attest to the extensive research Williams conducted for the purpose of restoring original architectural elements to the Mount Vernon Estate.  Included in this series are excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers; contemporary photographs of structural remains; calculations for possible reconstructions; studies of material objects such as chairs, flower holders, and venetian blinds; various lists; and numerous architectural and archaeological plans detailing both past and possible future structural scenarios.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo black and white photographic prints showing a decorative ceiling panel and the fireplace in the Front Parlor, formerly called the West Parlor, by Frances B. Johnston.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePen and ink, color drawing of the Front Parlor fireplace by Morley Jeffers Williams, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 2 contains materials similar to the previous series.  This section consists of various documentary information, images, and architectural drawings pertaining to the reconstruction of the Mount Vernon landscape.  There are numerous documents on the Mount Vernon gardens as the MVLA initially hired Morley Williams as a contractor to refurbish the gardens.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlan of the Kitchen Garden by Morley Jeffers Williams, January 10, 1935. Studied by L. (Lawrence \"Larry\") Enerson, one inch equals 20 feet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon by Lawrence \"Larry\" Enerson, ca. 1935. Note reads \"This drawing was made by Larry Enerson intended for display to garden committee by way of selling the proposed K. Garden restoration plan. It was not used [See Fletcher drawing].\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeries 3 is a smaller series and holds various background information on 18th-century occupational and social life at Mount Vernon.  The contents of this section include documentation on holidays at Mount Vernon, contemporary slave culture, and leisure activities such as horse racing and hunting.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnother small section, Series 4, contains research relating to other historic sites including Gunston Hall in Virginia and Tryon Palace in North Carolina—both sites of employment for Morley Williams.  Series 4 holds copies of relevant primary and secondary documentation, site brochures, and various images.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliams was committed to researching and chronicling the lives and activities at Mount Vernon, and Series 5 reflects this commitment.  This section contains the majority of background research conducted by the Research and Restoration Department during Williams's time at Mount Vernon.  Included in this series are numerous excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers that Williams found at various repositories, including the Library of Congress and the Harvard Library.  Series 5 also holds written works on such subject matter as architecture, gardening, and material culture.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSimilar to Series 1, this section contains documents, images, and structural drawings that reflect either the historic appearance of the Mount Vernon Estate or architectural elements that Williams intended to add and/or reconstruct.  Series 6 holds various architectural and archaeological plans, as well as historic and contemporary surveys taken of Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing of Mount Vernon Kitchen Garden or Lower Garden's piers measurement, scale 1 inch = 20 feet. Drawing by G.A.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing of Mount Vernon's Upper Garden piers measurement, July 21, 1936. Scale 1 inch = 20 feet, drawing by G.A.W.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing titled \"Details Seed Hse Excav. Study for 322/26.\" Unknown creator or date.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMeasured drawing of the entrance circle in front of the Mansion showing location and measurements of present posts and original posts, depths of holes, and location of galvanized pipe, telephone line, drains, etc. Drawing by G.A.W. and J.D., scale 1\" = 20 feet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo versions of a drawing by Nathalia Ulman and Morley Jeffers Williams, June 1934 with a timeline of Mount Vernon's owners and drawing of additions made to the Mansion during George Washington's life. Drawn for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and used on print publications such as brochures and handbooks.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing, timeline of additions made to the Mansion by Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams, 1938.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing, plan of Mount Vernon showing the efficiency and family privacy through plan organization.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing, depiction of the first floor plan of the Mansion with rooms numbered. \"To Accompany a Set of Measured Drawings Made in the Office of Research and Restoration of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\" Drawn by Nathalia Ulman with measurements by L.A. Enersen, J.D. Scruggs, A. Hopkins, and Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing, depiction of the second floor of the Mansion with rooms numbered. \"To Accompany a Set of Measured Drawings Made in the Office of Research and Restoration of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association.\" Drawn by Nathalia Ulman with measurements by L.A. Enersen, J.D. Scruggs, A. Hopkins, and Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing, aerial view of Mount Vernon with labeled structures and areas, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing, Plan of Mount Vernon, showing interrelation of family, service, and plantation areas, to accompany research study by Morley Jeffers Williams. Drawing by Nathalia Ulman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArtist rendering of the east front of the Mansion and landscape, view from the Potomac River with reflection in the water, by Morley Jeffers Williams 1931. Created to accompany his series of topographic maps done in 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\" Two copies, one black and white and one sepia tone.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing made to show the difference in early and late plans for the layout of the Mount Vernon estate. \"The EARLY plan shown in heavy line,\" and \"The LATE plan shown in light line.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap showing plans for the development of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (now the George Washington Memorial Parkway), January 1930. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Public Roads, Engineer Reproduction Plant, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTranscription of a document, purported to be written by George Washington dated 1780 April 11 or 1781 March 28, with notations made by Morley Jeffers Williams and Charles Cecil Wall, undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis section contains documents, and images—specifically negatives, photographs, and photostats. Included in Series 7 are Association annual reports, weekly reports assessing the progress of architectural and archaeological projects, and numerous images of the Mount Vernon estate, surrounding areas, and other historic sites.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegatives of survey drawings – Woodlawn and Gunston \nMount Vernon Topographic survey negatives and other such negatives.\nMount Vernon Negative – includes West gate.\nMount Vernon Negative – gate to wharf.   \nMount Vernon double exposure negative – portrait and stairway.\nRiver front elevation negative\nMount Vernon Negative – 16 Scale Central Plan\nInfo on Wakefield, and gardening books used by Washington\nNegative prints of Mount Vernon paintings\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious loose pictures of the house and grounds\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eVarious loose pictures of the house and grounds (cont'd)\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["The collection consists of correspondence, reports, surveys, newspaper clippings, biographies and other written works, bibliographies, excerpts from diaries, letters, inventories and ledgers, various types of architectural and archaeological drawings, maps, and images documenting the work and research conducted during Morley Jeffers Williams's tenure at George Washington's Mount Vernon.  Williams compiled the majority of the documents and images found in this collection between 1931 and 1939; however, the information contained within these records dates from 1602 to 1967.  \nThe bulk of the collection consists of numerous architectural and archaeological drawings detailing past and contemporary views of George Washington's estate; furthermore, there are several drawings depicting possible future renovations to Mount Vernon.  This collection also contains a large amount of scholarly research pertaining to George Washington, Mount Vernon, and 18th-century life and culture.  This information provides an in-depth understanding of George Washington's life, particularly concerning his interactions with his estate.  Other documentation charts the efforts of Morley Jeffers Williams as he worked to restore the structures and landscape at Mount Vernon.","The documents, images, and structural drawings in this section attest to the extensive research Williams conducted for the purpose of restoring original architectural elements to the Mount Vernon Estate.  Included in this series are excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers; contemporary photographs of structural remains; calculations for possible reconstructions; studies of material objects such as chairs, flower holders, and venetian blinds; various lists; and numerous architectural and archaeological plans detailing both past and possible future structural scenarios.","Two black and white photographic prints showing a decorative ceiling panel and the fireplace in the Front Parlor, formerly called the West Parlor, by Frances B. Johnston.","Pen and ink, color drawing of the Front Parlor fireplace by Morley Jeffers Williams, undated.","Series 2 contains materials similar to the previous series.  This section consists of various documentary information, images, and architectural drawings pertaining to the reconstruction of the Mount Vernon landscape.  There are numerous documents on the Mount Vernon gardens as the MVLA initially hired Morley Williams as a contractor to refurbish the gardens.","Plan of the Kitchen Garden by Morley Jeffers Williams, January 10, 1935. Studied by L. (Lawrence \"Larry\") Enerson, one inch equals 20 feet.","Drawing of the Kitchen Garden at Mount Vernon by Lawrence \"Larry\" Enerson, ca. 1935. Note reads \"This drawing was made by Larry Enerson intended for display to garden committee by way of selling the proposed K. Garden restoration plan. It was not used [See Fletcher drawing].\"","Series 3 is a smaller series and holds various background information on 18th-century occupational and social life at Mount Vernon.  The contents of this section include documentation on holidays at Mount Vernon, contemporary slave culture, and leisure activities such as horse racing and hunting.","Another small section, Series 4, contains research relating to other historic sites including Gunston Hall in Virginia and Tryon Palace in North Carolina—both sites of employment for Morley Williams.  Series 4 holds copies of relevant primary and secondary documentation, site brochures, and various images.","Williams was committed to researching and chronicling the lives and activities at Mount Vernon, and Series 5 reflects this commitment.  This section contains the majority of background research conducted by the Research and Restoration Department during Williams's time at Mount Vernon.  Included in this series are numerous excerpts from primary resources such as diaries, letters, and ledgers that Williams found at various repositories, including the Library of Congress and the Harvard Library.  Series 5 also holds written works on such subject matter as architecture, gardening, and material culture.","Similar to Series 1, this section contains documents, images, and structural drawings that reflect either the historic appearance of the Mount Vernon Estate or architectural elements that Williams intended to add and/or reconstruct.  Series 6 holds various architectural and archaeological plans, as well as historic and contemporary surveys taken of Mount Vernon and the surrounding areas.","Drawing of Mount Vernon Kitchen Garden or Lower Garden's piers measurement, scale 1 inch = 20 feet. Drawing by G.A.W.","Drawing of Mount Vernon's Upper Garden piers measurement, July 21, 1936. Scale 1 inch = 20 feet, drawing by G.A.W.","Drawing titled \"Details Seed Hse Excav. Study for 322/26.\" Unknown creator or date.","Measured drawing of the entrance circle in front of the Mansion showing location and measurements of present posts and original posts, depths of holes, and location of galvanized pipe, telephone line, drains, etc. Drawing by G.A.W. and J.D., scale 1\" = 20 feet.","Two versions of a drawing by Nathalia Ulman and Morley Jeffers Williams, June 1934 with a timeline of Mount Vernon's owners and drawing of additions made to the Mansion during George Washington's life. Drawn for the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association and used on print publications such as brochures and handbooks.","Drawing, timeline of additions made to the Mansion by Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams, 1938.","Drawing, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. 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Hopkins, and Nathalia Ulman under the direction of Morley Jeffers Williams.","Drawing, aerial view of Mount Vernon with labeled structures and areas, cover art for series of topographic maps done by Morley Jeffers Williams, 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\"","Drawing, Plan of Mount Vernon, showing interrelation of family, service, and plantation areas, to accompany research study by Morley Jeffers Williams. Drawing by Nathalia Ulman.","Artist rendering of the east front of the Mansion and landscape, view from the Potomac River with reflection in the water, by Morley Jeffers Williams 1931. Created to accompany his series of topographic maps done in 1931. \"Measured through the permission of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association in the summer of 1931 under a grant from the Joseph H. Clark Bequest of Harvard University. Assisted in Research and Presentation by Robert Stockton Stryker and in surveys by Arthur Clayton Sylvester.\" Two copies, one black and white and one sepia tone.","Drawing made to show the difference in early and late plans for the layout of the Mount Vernon estate. \"The EARLY plan shown in heavy line,\" and \"The LATE plan shown in light line.\"","Map showing plans for the development of the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway (now the George Washington Memorial Parkway), January 1930. 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