Sally M. Galt, Williamsburg, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1840

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Box Series 2, Box 4, Folder 41
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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.]

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