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Scope and Contents The bearer, William, is the son of the servant Sally now in the Asylum. He wants to know if she can be brought home.

Scope and Contents Explains his article in the "Albion" replying to the attack in the Charleston Mercury and giving his reasons for his point of view.

The legatee is daughter, Susanna Polson. If she should die unmarried before age twenty-one, the estate is to go to Isabella Craig, daughter of Alexander Craig. Maria Crasson to be discharged from her indenture with testator if legatee Susanna should die before indenture has terminated. Executors: Alexander Craig and Hugh Orr, witnesses: Blovet Pasteur, Robert Nicolson, and C. Binns. The will was proved in York County Court, December 20, 1773 by oath of Robert Nicolson, and January 17, 1774 by oath of Blovet Pasteur. The copy is endorsed by Thomas Everard, clerk. [Note: Rebecca Polson was godmother to Isabella Craig and Maria Maupin Craig ( -1776). See Galt Genealogy, II, p.12],

Requests burial "in the old Episcopal Church yard" [Bruton Parish]; requests that William R. Galt publish the manuscripts of John M. Galt and Elizabeth J. Galt, and to pay for this gives him 8 years rent of her house; gives William R. Galt's son, John Minson Galt, her house and lot in Williamsburg with all the furniture and her library and her brother's, except for the books on insanity, the shell collection, the marble bust, and its scarlet crepe embroidered cover, which to go to the Eastern Lunatic Asylum; Gabriella V. Galt and Susan Mayer each have a room and furniture in the house until their deaths; kitchen and land east of it to Arena Baker, colored woman, and Alick Preston, former slave, for their lifetimes, and then to John M. Galt; jewelry to Elizabeth Ann Williamson Harrison; John M. Galt's gold watch to Thomas G. Williamson; her gold chain to Mrs. Gay Williamson. William R. Galt, executor, to carry out bequests in order given. Notation at bottom, dated September 3, 1880, that this copy was left in the clerk's office, and, in pencil, that the will could not be followed. D [copy]

Discusses the present government of Texas in very harsh terms. Requests a copy of Galt's poem on the death of General Worth. Inquires about the other boys who attended Galt's school when he did.

Scope and Contents Recommends William R. Galt for the chair of Ancient Languages at William and Mary. Understands from Thomas White that Dew is working on an article for the "Messenger." Hopes to soon be able to spend more time on a long-planned systematic work. Asks to be remembered to "Mrs. Peachy the Doctor and family." Endorsed.

Scope and Contents Heard Galt had the cholera and hopes it is not true. Studies daily, even on the fourth, but wants to return to Galt's school.

Scope and Contents Can sell corn shucks [?] at 1/6 per barrel. On reverse are notes of goods received.

Scope and Contents Received Mr. Sharp's letter and is quite willing for Galt to use his name. Remembers him from the University.

Scope and Contents Since the recipient left, Pryor has not been able to get a position in Virginia, so is considering moving South or West. Wants information on passage to Mobile. His Uncle is going to the Eastern Shore shortly.