Correspondence, 1897

Containers:
Box 15, Folder 24
Scope and content:

Carrington has "the grippe" in January and his eyes continue to bother him. On January 9, W. W. Galt writes from Arabia that "probably about this time...you will have left the estate of 'single blessedness' and will have settled down". But other letters from family and friends during this time period do not mention a wedding and he appears to be unmarried due to his activities. Mary B. Galt writes often to Carrington, giving news of her family, William Wilson Galt and his navy travels and the Galt family in Norfolk. Uncle John Carrington continues to send financial accountings. One note from Carrington to Uncle John discusses a misunderstanding about money owed. In January and February, Carrington prepares for a visit to Norfolk, writing the Carringtons and Galts about his plans. Annie Galt of Williamsburg, Virginia suggests he come when the weather is nicer. Emma Early Stringfellow, a cousin from Texas, scolds him for never answering her letters. Cousin Maggie Venable asks for a donation to help build a Presbyterian Church in Lawrenceville. J. Morton White of the William & Mary Quarterly tells of their intention to publish the life of Hugh Blair Grigsby in the February issue and requests any information he can send. Topics once again include the sale of tobacco and other farm items plus business correspondence concerning the farm, banking and stocks. Includes a membership card to the Merrimac Club for twenty days. Beginning in late 1896 and early 1897, many business letters are typed rather than handwritten.

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