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Three letters to and from William Wilson Galt. 1894 June 7 letter from John L. Williams and Sons (bankers) to W. W. Galt regarding bonds registered in name of H. Carrington Grigsby; 1897 February 9 letter from William Wilson Galt, Paymaster, U.S. Navy to W. D. Boxom, Governor of Florida, acknowledging his receipt of his "commission as delegate to the Seaboard and Harbor Defense Convention", and 1897 June 4 letter from H. L. Mitchell appointing Paymaster Galt as delegate to the "Gulf and Atlantic Coast Defense Convention."

Letters from E. Eugene May of the Eastern Publishing Company in Boston, Massachusetts to William Wilson Galt about publishing Galt's book, "The Battle of Manila Bay". Includes costs, layout decisions and corrections to the manuscript. It appears that the Eastern Publishing Company had financial problems, plus a burglary of their printing plates, and never published the book for William Wilson Galt.

Correspondence between the William Wilson Galt family members. 1881 April 12, William Wilson Galt writes Mary B. Grigsby about the health of her father and gives advice about keeping healthy in mind and body. 1881 December 1, William Wilson Galt, Edgehill, to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Galt, about his small wedding at Edgehill and plans to stay in Washington, DC until his ship sails. 1883 August 2, two letters, one to his Mother and one to his Father, about the birth of his son; he draws a baby with an elongated head to describe his son. 1884 August 2 John B. Whitehead to William Wilson Galt about the price of soy on the stock market. 1885 June 2, William Wilson Galt, Williamsburg, Virginia, to his Mother about the birth of his second son, William Richard Galt. 1886 May 15 letter written by Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt which is a page of scribbles. 1890 July 17, William Wilson Galt, written aboard the USS Thetis while at sea, to his son; explains how fast the ship travels with comparison to the time his son takes to eat and to sleep, what he sees from the deck of the ship, the Southern Cross used for navigation, whales and large birds. 1891 February 4, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Vallejos, California, to his Grandmother Galt about the USS Thetis being grounded because of worms and family news. 1891 October 25, Grandfather Galt to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt about family news and Hugh Blair Grigsby's account of the earthquake. 1892 December 3, William Wilson Galt, USS Thetis while at sea, to his Mother about arriving soon in San Diego. 1893 February 20, M. M. Galt (wife of Rogers Galt), Naval Academy, to Mary Grigsby Galt about the death of Mamie and family news. 1894 November 8, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Smithville, to his Mother about family news.

Letters from family and friends of the William Wilson Galt Family. 1895 John B. McPhail of Mulberry Hill (a cousin on the Carrington side of the family) replies to an invitation from Mary Blair G. Galt; Reginald F. Poindexter to Mary Blair G. Galt about the work done on the house in anticipation of her arrival; Mary B. G. Galt, Smithville, to her mother-in-law about family news and the Rogers Galt family and Carrington Grigsby to his sister, Mary B. G. Galt about news of the farm and the community in Charlotte County. 1896-97 Hugh B.G. Galt, while in Smithville, writes letters to his father about local and family news and his activities, which include hunting squirrels and rabbits, hog killing, problems with his gun, his health, ice skating, school, summer studies, courthouse visits to hear trials, bicycle rides, searching for Native American, visiting relatives in Norfolk and Williamsburg and his desire for a hound puppy. On 1897 September 18, he mentions that "Uncle Carrington is going to get married to Miss Mary Boyd, but I don't think he will." On 1897 December 18, he writes about the death of Mary W. Ware Galt, his grandmother. William R. Galt, while in Smithville, writes a letter to his father about the marriage of Albert and his activities, which includes his desire for a "doublebarrel muzzleloader," hog killing, trapping, hunting, and raising chickens. Robert Galt, while in Smithville, writes to his Father about the pig killing. In 1897 May, William Wilson Galt, New York, writes his mother about his visit with Susie and Rogers Galt. Rogers leaves for target practice the next day. William Wilson Galt's ship also leaves the next day for one or two years of duty. On 1897 May 16, William Wilson Galt, while at sea near Pico Island in the Azores, tells Hugh B. G. Galt about how the ship operates, what he has seen so far on his voyage and asks, "I want you to read up on all the places I go to and tell Will, Robert and Mary all about them." He also writes Hugh B.G. Galt while in Tangier, Morocco, and Genoa, Italy and at sea in the Mediterranean.

Mostly letters between William Wilson Galt and his family while he is in the Navy. Many letters are from Hugh B.G. Galt to his Father. On February 13, 1898, he writes about his hurt arm, "the doctor had my arm put under the x-rays every night while I was down there (Norfolk)" and that his Mother was rundown, got sick in New York and was hospitalized for two weeks. On March 26, 1898, his Mother is home, but still unwell. He writes about his summer plans, his schoolwork and a bicycle accident of a friend. He thanks his Father for the stamps and other items in the boxes he sent. On May 10, 1898, Hugh BlairG. Galt writes, "...glader to hear of Dewey's victory at Manila, and still more so to hear by a telegram that you were well and sound." On March 21, 1899, Hugh B.G. Galt shows his concern about his Father's operation. On April 13, 1898, J. P. Lawrence writes Mary Blair Galt about church work. In his April 30, 1898 letter to his wife, William Wilson Galt is just entering Manila Bay. Sketches the ships in squadron formation. Mentions the possibility of dying during the battle, then proceeds to tell her what assets they have and how to handle everything if he should die. In February 23, 1899, William Wilson Galt is in New York and hopes to come home and "stay with you all for a long time." Undated letters at the end of the folder include letters from Mrs. W.R. Galt to son, William Wilson Galt and family, plus a letter from Hugh B.G. Galt to his Grandmother Galt. A recipe for sweet pickle written on an incomplete letter by Mary B.G. Galt.

Majority of the letters are to Hugh Carrington Grigsby from family and friends, but two undated letters are to "Mrs. Grigsby" from H. C. Nowlin in Richmond, Virginia about buying items for Mrs. Grigsby, and health problems. Hugh Carrington Grigsby attended "The Cluster School" at "Blackwalnut P. O." in Halifax, Virginia in 1871 and 1872. 1871 January 8 letter from "Johnny" at Hampden-Sidney College talks about how wonderful college life is. Letters from both his mother and father are full of advice and some criticisms. His father, Hugh Blair Grigsby, often tells Hugh Carrington Grigsby, with many examples, that the work he does now will enable him to be successful later. Clem D. Lewis writes twice in late 1871 about his troubles with the whooping cough and recent and future parties. In 1872, Hugh Blair Grigsby writes about the death of cousin Clem C. Read "who was named after Grandfather." Hugh Blair Grigsby tells Hugh Carrington Grigsby "Father cannot tell you how much his heart is set upon you and how anxiously he wishes you to be what you can so easily become if you are true to yourself." In 1872, Hugh Carrington attends Hampden-Sidney College. In 1873, his sophomore year, his father is writing with suggestions about his difficulty in mathmatics and "as you stand in the Sophomore year, so you stand for the rest of your course. I wish you to be a scholar for many reasons, and not the least is that your future fortunes depend on your success. You will have to make your own way in the world; and the more accomplished you are in your studies, the greater the probability of success." 1874 May 4, his Father writes, "Both my health and your mother's is frail, and we look to you as our support in our declining years, and we are solicitious that your conduct will entitle you to the esteem of all men and women with you associate." 1890 October 26, letter from William T. Grigsby, Union City, Tennessee, to Mrs Grigsby, Relict of Honorable Hugh B. Grigsby, requesting a photograph of Hugh Blair Grigsby. An undated letter from Hugh Carrington Grigsby relates a story he heard from a "youth" about "cogitations upon the prospect of entering college".

Correspondence from the U.S. Navy and related people to William Wilson Galt. Correspondence regarding H. R. Bills 18701 and 19313 about giving officers an option of voluntary retirement. Medical examination material for 1909 and 1910. 1911 October 6 letter transferring his position at the Navy Pay Office to Pay Inspector Harry E. Biscoe and October 18 and 21 letters commanding him for duty as Paymaster of Yard under the command of the Commandant, Navy Yard, Norfolk. 1912 correspondence about receipt of a medal, receipts for a meal, Naval Communication Service invoices and a carbon copy of a letter to Miss Serpell from Arthur P. Ware about a War Department plat. Some of William Wilson Galt's Naval correspondence is also filed in date order in Sub-series 1, Galt Family Correspondence.

Small leather covered daybook which includes daily notations, addresses, and account information.

Notepad from "The Pocomoke...Guano Company" with notes on farm products, household products, Morse code, and prices of goods.

Report by Miss Elizabeth V. Gaines of Saxe, Virginia on the libraries of Charlotte County, particularly the Edgehill Library of Hugh Blair Grigsby.