A.D. Galt, Williamsburg, to John M. Galt, Philadelphia, 1841
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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.
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