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James D. Galt, Bellevue Hospital, to William R. Galt, 1855 Box Series 2, Box 10, Folder 102

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.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892
  3. Series 2: Personal Papers, 1755/1904
  4. Box 10, 1855/1860
  5. Folder 102, 1855

John C. Kyle, Williamsburg, at the E. Insane Asylum, to Miss Harriet Ann Kyle, Parnassus, Virginia, 1855 Box Series 2, Box 9, Folder 101

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...."

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892
  3. Series 2: Personal Papers, 1755/1904
  4. Box 9, 1852/1855
  5. Folder 101, 1855

John C. Kyle, Williamsburg Insane Asylum, to Mrs. George K. Haipen [?], Staunton, 1855 Box Series 2, Box 9, Folder 101

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.]

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892
  3. Series 2: Personal Papers, 1755/1904
  4. Box 9, 1852/1855
  5. Folder 101, 1855

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