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Start Over Collection Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892 Date range 1850

Caroline Lambert Harrison, Richmond, to Elizabeth J. Galt, 1850 Box Series 2, Box 8, Folder 84

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.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892
  3. Series 2: Personal Papers, 1755/1904
  4. Box 8, 1848/1851
  5. Folder 84, 1850

David Caldwell, Forest Hill, Amherst County, to William R. Galt, 1850 Box Series 2, Box 8, Folder 86

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.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892
  3. Series 2: Personal Papers, 1755/1904
  4. Box 8, 1848/1851
  5. Folder 86, 1850

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