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Earlier letters deal mainly with business and political news, as several Garrett family members, including Richard R. Garrett, Alexander C. Garrett, and Dr. Robert M. Garrett, were involved in the politics of 19th century Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Robert M. Garrett and his brothers Alexander C. Garrett and B. F. Garrett concerning the sale of \"Yardley,\" Northampton County, Va. There are letters written to Dr. Robert M. Garrett's daughter, Lottie Garrett, by David E. Cronin concerning his memoir of the Vest Mansion and the Civil War occupation of Williamsburg and portraits owned by Lottie Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8394#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8394","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8394","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8394","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8394","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8394.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Garrett Family Papers","title_ssm":["Garrett Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Garrett Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1786-1928"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1786-1928"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1786/1928"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Garrett Family Papers, 1786/1928"],"text":["Garrett Family Papers, 1786/1928","Mss. 69 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8394","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into six series: 1. Letters 2. Accounts 3. Legal Documents 4. Writings 5. Calling and Place Cards 6. Printed Matter. Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date with those items lacking a date located at the end of each series. Series 1 is divided into subseries by ten or twenty year increments depending on the amount of letters.","Gift: Ca. 200 items, March 1969.","Materials related to this collection is the account book, 1842-1849, of B. F. Garrett, attorney, Williamsburg, Va. It includes accounts with John Tyler, Jr.","B. F. Garrett Account Book, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. B. F. Garrett Account Book, 1842-1849.158 p. bound volume 32 cm.Collection number: Mss. MsV Al6","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01).","Correspondence of the Garrett family of Williamsburg, Va., concerning family and social news, politics, and the Civil War. Earlier letters deal mainly with business and political news, as several Garrett family members, including Richard R. Garrett, Alexander C. Garrett, and Dr. Robert M. Garrett, were involved in the politics of 19th century Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Robert M. Garrett and his brothers Alexander C. Garrett and B. F. Garrett concerning the sale of \"Yardley,\" Northampton County, Va. There are letters written to Dr. Robert M. Garrett's daughter, Lottie Garrett, by David E. Cronin concerning his memoir of the Vest Mansion and the Civil War occupation of Williamsburg and portraits owned by Lottie Garrett.","Includes letters, dated from 1897 to 1911, written to Miss Lottie Garrett by American novelist Mary Johnston (1870-1936). Also includes a letter, 25 December 1863, written by Asa Hartz, a Confederate soldier held at Johnson's Island Federal Prison, describing the everyday life of a prisoner during the Civil War. Collection contains certificate, 1832, of services of a black Revolutionary War soldier.","Excuses himself for not writing sooner as he was ill; believed that Mr. Armstrong gave him (RG) the receipt for the eight dollars for the entire liquidation of his account; informs him that his father's account is now entirely settled; regrets that he (RG) finds it \"inconvenient, at present, to patronize the Star.\"","Scope and Contents Defines happiness as consisting \"of the exercises of the mind, and the development of its various faculties\"; believes learning is for the \"favoured many\"; advocates the stimulation of the mind as a way to bring moral virtues into the light \"from the darkness in which they were enveloped, and the latent sparks of the moral faculty, Concience (sic), amp; virtue (are) kindled into a flame and excited to action.\"","Congratulates him on being elected Attorney for the counties of James City and Warwick (?); asks if he has turned Scott or Seward Whig since those counties are Whig; finds it suspicious especially when he (ACG) speaks of carrying the Locofocos by 8,000; will examine Mr. Mason's father's papers if he (SG) is called an heir or a son of Adam Mason; asks him to tell Bowden that the Groves land claim will be reopened and a new investigation begun; will call the claim up for consideration with Mr. Barbour and expects to get it.","Scope and Contents Shares details of his journey from Norfolk by ship; was welcomed quite kindly by the Garretts; mentions family and mutual friends; informs her that \"they will never forgive you if you do not come when Rosina comes\"; will board at Mr. Bicks', as will Rosina.","Was approached by Mr. N.I. Winder as to the least amount that would purchase one half of Yardley that belongs to Nottingham, Garrett, and Lauretta; found the way Mr. Winder wanted to advertise the sale objectionable; has raised the purchase price to $11,000-12,000, subject to his and Lauretta'a approval; informs him that there are many people wanting to buy Yardley, and that Peter S. Bowdoin has offered more than a fair price for it; hopes to sell the whole of Yardley for $10.500 at private sale.","Scope and Contents Believes that Yardley will sell for $9,000 in August at public sale; is eager to sell the house, as is Lauretta, as it seems to be depreciating; informs him that this year's rent will be paid in grain; mentions that Lauretta and Charlotte are in agreement as to the sale of the plantation next to Yardley; informs him of the death of William P. Custis, who has given his entire estate, worth $80,000 to $100,000 to his widow.","Was convinced that the August Court day would be a better time to sell Yardley; added into the advertisement for the sale statements concerning average crop yield; believes Yardley will sell for more at private sale, rather than public sale; informs him that Mr. Nottingham concurs and is willing to sell Yardley for $9,500 or even $9,000; suggests not selling for less than $9,500 at this time; will send again the $87.91 he owes him if he (RMG) will send a receipt.","Scope and Contents Explains that she did not intend to be negligent in not writing; remembers the time she spent in Williamsburg with fondness; informs her that her mother had recovered rapidly after she (RW) returned from Williamsburg, but had been attacked by a disease of the eyes a fortnight ago; feels that the country is \"unusually tame\" as no visitors have arrived yet; shares news of friends and family and sends her love.","Scope and Contents Has been ill with a sore throat and was unable to write; describes herself as \"too fat amp; too happy, to go to the Eastern Shore sooner than the 4th July\"; gives news of many mutual acquaintances.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her well-wishes; fears being a \"nominal christian\" and has fallen in love with the \"christian character\"; believes there was not a better man than the pastor of her church and fears the \"lukewarmness of his flock... will shorten his days, the recent dissipation seems to give him so much pain\"; did not go to the vice-president's, John Tyler's, party the night before because she was tired and sleepy and the weather was damp; gives news of all the people currently in town; misses her home but knows Mrs. Garrett would like her to stay till after the fourth of July.","Scope and Contents Has just returned from a trip to Northampton County, accompanied by his cousin Miss Wise; saw many young ladies in Northampton that he (BFG) is not acquainted with, mentioning Miss Neale, Miss Wilson, Miss Ellen Upshur, Miss S. Parker, Miss Mary Tazewell, and Miss Skipwith; mentions that having an \"excellent heart... is the estimable quality in a young lady\"; is \"anxious to see the Alumni Association put into full and complete operation\" and believes that \"a glorious institution may be established\" regarding the association; informs him that his friend Jno. G. Upshur is \"as true a friend of Wm. amp; Mary as can be found anywhere. He vindicated her character and claims to the patronage of the south in a handsomely written and spirited argument in the Richmond Enquirer last year after his visit\"; is looking forward to seeing everyone on the fourth of July.","Scope and Contents Has been participating in a whirl of social events which she has enjoyed, but later questioned whether the social events were all there is to life; has been taught \"to enjoy with liveliest zest the pure outpourings of disinterested friendship, amp; the exalted sentiments of the upright, cultivated mind\"; has made some new acquaintances and would set him up with one, except that she is eighteen months older than he; informs him that Ma and Pa are expecting him this summer; was glad to hear \"the cause of temperance was prospering in Wmsbg\" and mentions that \"some of my favourites have signed the pledge.\"","Scope and Contents Is upset to think that distance has caused their friendship to falter; mentions that \"once more the Star of my Destiny beamed on the horizon of my brightest dream\" by the appearance of Fanny, with whom he is in love; believes he will be surprised to learn that \"Bat\" (?) is engaged to a wealthy and accomplished girl; will help him in any way he can if he wishes to relocate to Mr. Jones's neighborhood, and believes that his chances of success with a girl of Mr. Jones's home are quite favorable; informs him that their fourth of July was quite dull and less liquor drunk than anyone would have guessed; is a devotee to the cause of temperance, and remarks that it seems to be predominate.","Scope and Contents Informs him that they are now debating the convention question and assures him that the bill will be defeated; hopes to be home by the 20th as they are trying to adjourn by that time; has much interesting news to share with him about \"the Whig and Democratic Conventions and other incidents of the season\"; informs him that \"The Assembly has helped the bill relative to the Bruton Parish fund, according to the wish of York, and she is now entitled to demand and recieve (sic) her own, and to dispose of it as she may please.\"","Scope and Contents Has had little time to write as what time he had \"has been devoted to some fair lassies... a courting man should never be held accountable for delay of this kind\"; enjoyed the time he and Conway had at Old Point; was prevented by rain in \"executing my designs upon Miss ---\"; has been convinced to go to the South this winter, which will prevent his return to college; encloses $10 in thanks to him; asks for all the news from college.","Informs him that his friends in New York are seeking some oysters, asks about the \"prospect of their gratification.\"","Scope and Contents Will explain the neglect of his not writing when he comes to Williamsburg on the third; expects that he will come to stay with him at least a month; details the diversions in store for him, such as \"an introduction to the belles of Petersburg amp; the neighboring counties, a trip to Nottoway, a visit to some of my prettty cousins in Greensville, and frequent discussions on politics\"; informs him of his [RE] mother's death; asks to be remembered to their mutual friends.","Explains that he forgot his diploma and his certificate in Williamsburg and gives him directions on how to procure each and where to send them so he will have them before Isle of Wight County court begins; explains that they were required of Ruffin before they would allow him to qualify; describes some people he has met in Smithfield already; is not sure of his prospects there as yet.","Scope and Contents Describes his trip to Richmond; informs her that \"we had the most exciting session by far we have had this winter. The democrats made the whigs back out fairly from the election of a United States Senator\"; describes party he attended for Miss Hill and Mrs. Ashton at Mr. Parishe's; was ill from the food at the party but is now recovered; informs her that he saw no one at the party \"as handsome amp; to my eyes as sweet as my own Laura\"; called on Martha but found her indisposed and does not believe she will ever be in good health; has heard that Louisiana Barryham (?) has the ague and fever; mentions a revival in progress at the Fourth Baptist Church and that he went to hear Brother Walker at the Second Church; implores her to write to him.","Scope and Contents Writes to inform him that he is to be married on the 25th of June to a \"splendid woman in every attribute\"; has been very busy going to three to four parties a week; invites other members of the Garrett family through this letter; implores him to come to wait on him at the wedding.","Scope and Contents Has neglected to write as he has been very busy with his tax accounts; informs him that there is nothing happening in Smithfield and \"so you must content yourself this time by simply hearing of my dreadful melancholy and despairing thoughts\"; mentions the rumors that he is courting Mag again as having started at the wedding in Surry and denies any truth to them; describes the lady's anger at him as being so great that \"I do not even visit Mag nor even walk the street with her in her evening strolls\"; missed seeing him at J. Wilson's wedding; mentions the depression that he felt while at the wedding in remembering the time he'd spent there the year before and how he fully expected \"a favourable result\" to his courting; received an invitation to act as a groomsman at John Corsen's wedding next week; has promised Mary and Alice Coke that he will meet them at Old Point this summer and asks if he will go with them also.","Scope and Contents Asks him to write when he can; describes the \"grand celebration here on the 4th\" where he gave the address on the subject on Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican War; received many compliments on his address; has decided to speak on every occasion due to the successes he's had in addressing the Court and the crowd on the 4th; mentions that business is slow and has only four suits this term; is anxious for success; has not called on any ladies but will write to Susan if he does begin to court; will meet Mr. Leigh at Charlotte Court; has misplaced his account but is sure Mr. Leigh will pay the amount owed; believes Mr. Leigh owes him $30 but asks if he could send the account with his next letter.","Has not written before this because she has been very busy since she [LAW] left; shares news of many acquaintances and their goings-on, including weddings and courtships.","Scope and Contents Received the articles and letter she sent by Mr. Wheeler containing peaches, dried pears, and honey; has paid off her account with [?] N's store; informs her of several deaths, including that of William Bayly from an illness resulting from hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr. Marshall from worn-out constitution, and Dr. Yerby's youngest child from consumption; believes Mrs. Leah Bowden will not live much longer as her health is declining rapidly; mentions that Rose's cousins, Mrs. and Dr. Hayes and two daughters, will come to visit her after their visit to the President as Mrs. Hayes is the sister of President Polk; is pleased to tell her that Charlotte's health is improving and will soon be well again.","Describes the efforts he has made on his [JHP] behalf in writing to various people; informs him that no apology is necessary as he was glad to serve his constituent and friend.","Scope and Contents Escorted Mrs. Orgain to City Point on his way to Philadelphia; asks that he tell Miss Lauretta that he delivered her package to Mr. Ryle in Baltimore safely; felt \"very quer in being surrounded by my black fellow citizens, and in seeing the deference and respect shown them. They are the priviledged (sic) class -- the aristocracy of the Quaker City... my wrath has cooled, and I endeavor not to notice these sable gentlemen\"; describes a case he is currently working on with Mr. Boone; has made the acquaintance of an Englishman who wishes him to accompany him to Canada and then on to England, but he cannot for the money; has also met a Virginian who wishes him to accompany him to York.","Gave his letter to Judge Underwood, who has only had the time recently to reply; encloses Underwood's letter to him; informs him that the outcome of the slavery bill is very uncertain as yet; mentions that if the Texas Bill is taken up in advance of the Territorial Bills, the slavery bill will be defeated. Includes signature from J.R. Underwood to Thomas H. Bailey (sic). Describes the laws regarding the sale of land for taxes; advises his friend to hire an agent to determine when the lands were sold and whether the sales were regular; recommends his son Eugene Underwood as the man to investigate the matter if the lands lay south of the Green River and are military land.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear he likes his school; advises him to \"be studious, steady and moral, for your course will be watched with an eagle's eye\"; reminds him that he should obey the rules and regulations for his school, for otherwise all his efforts to be good will fail him; informs him that Mr. S.G. Cook received his letter and was pleased to hear from him; praises the letter he wrote to Penny as being the \"best written and dictated letter I have yet seen from you\"; admonishes him to not \"be led off from the path of rectitude by vicious young men, or the temptations by which you are surrounded\"; will only bring in a half crop of corn this year as the crops are not doing well; sends the love of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Asks that if he has received any money from Mr. Cooke or from Mr. William Jones to please forward it to him; notices that Mr. (?) is not at college this year and requests him to see if he can procure the $15 he owes him; has written to Mr. Henry Porter, who owes him $12, instructing him to give the money to him (ACG).","Scope and Contents Wishes he had received his letter sooner as it would have persuaded more people to vote for his side; informs him that his side won the vote by eighteen votes and that \"the question is now considered settled -- we hear men of all parties speak of the Bill as the law of the land\"; mentions that Southall feigned illness to try to postpone the debate; believes that the Bill will certainly pass on Thursday or Friday; will go with the rest of the Democrats, save for \"that red headed Montague from Middlesex who will vote against us,\" to the Governor to demand that the Democrats be given control of the Board of Directors; wonders why Saunders amp; Co. read such an unwise remonstrance before the public body; sends Barlow some extra copies of the Examiner as the editor published the remarks without their knowledge; informs him that the Enquirer will also take notice of this subject; asks that he see if he can find the $30 in his desk drawer and send it to him.","Informs him that during the sale of a portion of land by Mr. P. Pumphrey to the late W.T. Galt of Williamsburgh (sic), he found that each heir, including Nat Fox and Henry Fox, were entitled to 355.55 acres; will find out where Nat Fox and Henry Fox lived and died in Ohio; feels the Tax Title under which these lands are held is very strong, but will try to save a sum for the heirs.","Scope and Contents Describes all the ladies at White Sulphur Springs and mentions Miss Izetta Coles as \"a belle who rings to the tune of $60,000\"; mentions a party of South Carolinians and Floridians and describes all in the party; believes the belle of White Sulphur is a Miss Bowyer of Botetourt, to whom he has been paying attention; assures her there is nothing serious in that arena for \"why be 'college larnt' and let a simple mountain maid fool me\"; mentions the Presidential party and in particular Mr. Corcoran, \"the great banker from Washington and who is the money changer of the Presidential party,\" as also paying attention to Miss Bowyer; is smug that youth has won over money in the matter of Miss Bowyer but is aware that he needs to moderate his attentions; mentions that Miss Bowyer is either in love with him or is simply carrying on a harmless flirtation; has been slightly ill and believes it due to drinking too much of the water.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Governor Floyd is anxiously seeking the nomination from the Staunton Convention; was approached by P.H. Aylitt, an editor of the Richmond Examiner, with an offer to allow him (ACG) to choose the Board of Directors for the Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg if he could secure the vote for Floyd in Williamsburg, York County, and James City County; was offered head of the Board of Directors under this plan; has decided to go with this offer and asks whom should be appointed to the Board; has \"a rather difficult game to play\" as Johnson also wants his support for Governor; would like to support Judge Christian for judge of their circuit; would like to run for legislature as \"there is nothing like office to give a man influence 'with the powers that be'\"; afraid that Segar will defeat him; had $200 stolen from him and asks that he send $16 or $20 to him at Staunton.","Scope and Contents Writes on behalf of Mr. N. Pumphrey; informs him that the real estate formerly belonging to William R. Pumphrey that he [RG] has advertised for sale is part of the trust deed from Pumphrey to Jno. M. Gregory and so now belongs to Gregory.","Scope and Contents Was sorry to hear of his brother's severe and painful attack; sends a prescription of living solely on oatmeal porridge for six weeks; did not send marble hearths and casings for the upstairs rooms because he feels that would be too expensive; discussses the possibility of sending his slave, John, to help his brother, \"Say to my brother I am very willing, for him to have John as long as he wishes him, provided John is willing to go to the Western Shore,...I am perfectly willing, but cannot compel him to separate from his friends and wife...and if John is willing I am not only willing, but desirous that my brother should have him as long as he lives\"; shares his views on the treatment of slaves as \"conscientious\"; owns no ploughboy of the kind that his brother would like, being that his other slaves are unsuitable, George is too young and Harry is too old; speaks of other furnishings for the house that he has procured for her; sends a total of the amount of money he has paid so far.","Scope and Contents Has been visiting relatives and friends; shares news of all with whom she is staying; has read \"Wide Wide World\" and enjoyed it; believes she and Father would enjoy it as well; is afraid Father did not receive the basket she made; feels her basket was well done for a first attempt. Bears signature from Lucy [?], to \"aunt\" Lauretta [?]. Informs her of the death of Colonel Lucad of Accomac from pneumonia; asks her to write when she [Lucy] gets to Washington.","Shares a great deal of news of friends and family; asks her to tell Uncle Thom many things about the family; misses them both a great deal.","Seeks to approximate the Presidential election and asks him to send the probable vote of his county; would also like to know how the vote would compare to last fall's vote for Governor.","Has employed Mr. Thomas M. Ladd to survey where Mrs. Richardson lives; informs him that Mr. Ladd will be there several days, when it would be a good time for him (ACG) to visit there also.","Intends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas \"is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this,\" but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs her that this week is her last in her family's house, as it is being sold; believes Father will settle in Washington; supposes she has heard of the death of Cousin Ellen Burbridge. Bears ALS from Susan E. Wilson to Lauretta (?), Feels in such confusion that she is not sure what she has written or what she wants to say; informs her that the house is to be sold on the fifteenth of the month, when they will sell everything, and possession must be given on the first of January; mentions William Savage's departure the next day for Philadelphia; had hoped to see her, but Mr. Wilson seems to think he will be able to visit her soon.","Scope and Contents Describes the praise that his (ACG) speech has received from various members, including Segar and William Ritchie; informs him that the editor of the Whig will publish it next week; regrets that he cannot come home until after Christmas because the Internal Improvement Bills come up next Saturday; hopes that he (ACG) will be able to come up before then; asks him to tell Ma that he intended to visit her but circumstances prevented him; will bring Maria and Mary to visit Ma.","Had heard from Mr. M. Bishop that the suit between himself and Pumphrey had been settled in his (WHA) favor; asks him to write and give him all the details; asks if he (?) has taken the Thomas W. contract and if Whitaker has paid all the money on the contract; would like to see him the next time he comes to Richmond; misses Dr. Garrett in the practice of his family; has had several Negroes sick and has suffered from a bad cold himself.","Had written to him about the appointment as Physician for the Marine Hospital of Dr. W.P. Morgan; would like to add the amendment of his appointment in the event of the removal of the present incumbent; feels that his (ACG) compliance will place him under many obligations to him; asks about the rich Irishman that died in Halifax Co. without heirs; would like to know all the information as he thinks he will be able to find his heirs in Ireland through correspondence with lawyers in Cork, Ireland.","Has heard from Mr. Saunders that he (ACG) has been authorized to put his claim against Nelson's estate before the court; has a receipt for the bond held by Mr. Saunder from Mr. Nelson.","Assumes Mr. Whitaker has not yet paid the bond he (WHA) left with Garrett; asks him to inform Mr. Whitaker that he is not in compliance with his promise; would like a check on Richmond Bank if he is successful in getting the money; asks for news from Philadelphia.","Has not written due to wrapping up his former business as he intends to quit the practice; feels it impossible to make it to Williamsburg at any given time; has pulled their house down and intends to build another; and Maria is at the Court House visiting her uncle Bailey during this time; is willing that he and brother Robert divide the slaves between them and asks if he needs to be present during this time; encloses a letter from Francis H. Lee and asks if he will need to find out from Mr. Lee whether he wants to advertise the selling of the property according to the deed; informs him the railroad will be finished to Clover Depot, near his home, by the first of February.","Scope and Contents Agrees with suggestion in Maria's letter that he (\"brother\") take a trip to Northampton in order to convalesce and recover from his illness; has not been well himself, and has been suffering from a disease that resembles bilious cholic, and supposes it was combined also with gout; was truly sorry to hear of the loss suffered by Dr. and Mrs. Garrett (the death of one of their daughters); informs him of the death of Mr. Lyon, who passed away peacefully and retained his faculties up to within a few hours of his death; hopes that he and his wife may decide to move to Williamsburg.","Expresses deepest sympathy for the loss of (her husband) W. Savage; was shocked by Savage's change in health when he saw him last; asks her to inform Dr. Garrett that he is to travel to Norfolk next Tuesday and will meet Garrett there; sends the love of the family.","Received her last letter without a signature or a date; informs her that Uncle Sam's violin is beyond repair; would not sell Pa's violin but if she would like Rob to have it, he will lend it to him; encloses $45 to settle the bill with Mr. Kellum.","Has filled his ice house with ice three inches thick; killed his hogs, which averaged 225 lbs. each; has taken all his Negroes to his new plantation that he intends to make the finest in the county; is determined to make a good farmer; asks after all the news, especially of the Asylum, who the candidates are for the Senate and the House of Delegates, and whether there is no opposition to Garrett for Congress; informs him that Mr. Clark gave Bettie 15 Negroes and $3,000.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Robertson is in love with a certain black-eyed lady, whose name he cannot yet reveal. Bears signature from S(?) Guion, (?) of Virginia, to \"aunt\" [?], May 23, 1859. Regrets that he could not finish the letter the night before, but was overcome by sleep; reveals that he will come to Williamsburg soon to become engaged; informs her that the weather has been quite warm; shares news of the family.","Encloses a check for $5, the amount of Mrs. Saunders' donation to the Bible Society of Virginia; informs him that the money is also intended as the first payment toward making George T. Wilson, son of Reverand G.T. Wilson, a life member; thanks him for the kind care he received while a houseguest at his home.","Encloses a note to him; hopes that he will accede to his wishes.","Informs him that Mary has been extremely sick for a week, but it appears that she is recovering; will return home next week if she continues to improve; regrets that he has no concrete information to give him regarding Mr. Hughes; advises him that if Lou has made up her mind about Hughes, that there is little he can do to stop the wedding; was sorry to hear of the death of A.C. McCandlish but was told by Robby that his habits were bad.","Has heard of Lou's impending marriage but is concerned that she is a bit young, being not yet twenty; assures her that Mary is quite recovered and has an enormous appetite; Mr. Garrett has gone up to Court today, so she will have three or four servants to sleep in the house and protect her and the baby; informs her that the baby is getting fatter every day, but still has no teeth; asks after her garden and shares news on her own gardening.","Scope and Contents Has waited to write til Lou set a date for her wedding, which will be on the 25th of April; was told by Mr. Hughes that he intends to meet him in Richmond; informs him that Lou could not do with less than $300 for the wedding; was told by Mama that the interest on the money earned from the sale of the servants along with what brother owes for Negro hires would be more than $300; asks if (cousin) Laura has yet gone to the Eastern Shore as they expect her every day. Bears ALS from Mary Lou Garrett,to \"uncle\" (Robert M. Garrett) Believes that $300 would not be even half enough for her wedding; assures him that she cannot do with less than $1500; sends love to Aunt Sue and the children; asks to have him send the $1500 as Mama agrees that it is not too much.","Scope and Contents Reports that his wheat crop has been damaged by a hailstorm and fears he will get only a half a crop; hopes for rain because otherwise he will not make a good crop of corn or tobacco; discusses politics and who will be elected; informs him that his ankle is no better and hopes that he can send the \"receipt\" he made for his leg; has decided to go to White Sulphur Springs this summer.","Has just received the interest on her two bonds from the Messrs. Nottingham; has been expecting her to visit but realizes she does not know yet when she will be able to; hopes that her children have passed the critical point of scarlet fever and are now safely convalescing; informs her that he and Comfort are suffering from bad colds; shares the news that Hamilton Neale and Lizzy Smith are to be married this summer, and Robert Nottingham and Miss Byrd are to be married at length also; informs her that the new steamer Northampton is to make her first stop on this shore tomorrow, and on which one may safely and comfortably cross the bay.","Has not had time to make the inquiries she wanted; deposited $100.66 in her account to bring her balance to $574.59; has not heard from (?) Guion; will send the ring she spoke of if he finds it; informs her that Mrs. Galt is in Norfolk staying at the Atlantic Hotel.","Spent about a week dividing his time between Norfolk and Hampton and saw the Great Eastern; was appointed a delegate to the Democratic convention at Charlottesville as soon as he returned; rode up to the convention with Miss Maggie Parker and plans to go see her in September on the Eastern Shore when all the rest of her beaux have departed.","Seeks to gain the vote of W. Robertson Garrett for Tallie's husband (?); is afraid that the man will lose his office, and he has no other means of employment; informs her that Eliza's health has been poor lately; will not be able to make it down this winter as Eliza is taking care of some little servants who have lost their mother, and she is afraid that they will be mistreated if she leaves them; has had a severe attack which makes him more aware of his age and his mortality.","Returns Humphrey's and Taliaferro's check for $150 to him as it was not endorsed; informs him that there was no deposit made to his credit at that bank.","Reported to General McClaws (McLaws) last Monday and was stationed at Young's farm at the mouth of the Warwick River; occupies the right of the line of defenses and is in command of the right battery; was told by General McClaws (McLaws) that General Magruder wished to take New-Port News (Newport News), but there are 11,000 men stationed at that place and there is little chance for a fight; will take winter quarters nearby.","Scope and Contents Informs him that George and his family have been staying with him since last summer; assures him that George has quit drinking and will hopefully do well; has been enjoying the company of Laura and family, who is at Hampden Sydney College in Prince Edward County; has a good crop this year but finds groceries and salt difficult to obtain; purchased salt for $25 a bushel last week, corn sells for $10 a barrel and wheat $4 a bushel; decribes the prosperity of the tobacco farmers in these times; feels that \"times will be worse after 1st of January if Lincoln attempts to carry out his Emancipation Proclamation\"; assures him that \"our success (in winning the war) is certain\"; informs him that Burnside will fight at Fredericksburg but is sure General Lee will defeat him whenever they meet.","Is now at the Military Institute (Virginia Military Institute) in Lexington; is told that a young man cannot be gotten in there, and that expenses are quite high, being $400-$500 per year; asks that Winder brings a letter to his (JWB) son Daniel in Colonel Gorgas' department if he comes up; will write to Colonel Smith and his son will write to him (RMG) as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Decided to write to her, though he does not know her, when Colonel W. read parts of her letter to him; has let his imagination wander to think of his home in the South, and wishes \"this cruel war was over\"; has amused himself by coaxing a rat of his hole and then throwing Colonel W.'s toothbrush at him; joined the Confederate Army with the notion \"that it was a mighty funny thing; that there was a good joke in it somewhere amp; that I was the Columbus to discover it\"; finally \"found the joke -- [through] curiosity morbid curiosity\" when he stumbled upon a group of Union troops who pressed him to go with them, and so became a prisoner; asks her not to mention that he wishes to go back again; describes an \"exchange\" ceremony (a funeral); closes with poetry that makes clear his desire to receive a letter from somone back in Dixie.","Hopes that she will stop in Williamsburg on her way to Richmond to visit Cousin Mary Howard; shares news of many friends and relatives; informs her that Mary Garrett, daughter of Uncle Benjamin Garrett, is visiting and breaking many hearts; urges her to visit while Mary is there also.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his lack of correspondence; refutes the statement she made in her previous letter \"about an 'old aunt who gives offence (sic) by showing an interest in the family'\"; assures her that she is well-loved by all but that the younger generation is \"very negligent in the little etiquettes of life\"; informs her that Comfort is visiting them, but will leave soon as she is afraid of the smallpox and fears it will reach Hickory Grounds; shares the news that Winder Garrett is in love with Miss Bettie Custis and Van with Miss Jean Bright.","Scope and Contents Has not been able to get up to Eastville to get the blankets, paper, or envelopes for her since it has either rained, snowed, or been very cold lately; cannot \"see the slightest probability of borrowing you any money\" and Mother cannot make her a comfort; informs her that Nancy has not been able to work since last August, Patience has been sick, and the new cook has been in bed almost every day since she arrived, so all the work of the house lands on Mother; looked in Eastville for blankets but found only common ones that would not suit her.","Encloses the receipt of the deposit in First National Bank and asks that she let her know as soon as she receives it; informs her that Captain Turner died a few days before; shares the news that Cousin R. took Mollie away with him and that Uncle John left a few minutes before for the island; asks when she will visit; would like Aunt Susan and Lottie to send her some scraps of worsted for her bed quilt; shares news of friends and relatives.","Received a letter from Miss Sarah Mallett telling her of the extreme illness of Cousin Susan, being of the heart; was informed that Dr. Yardley thought Susan could not live through the night; informs her that Miss Lizzie Savage is visiting Eyre Hall; shares news of the activities of various relatives; describes the damage caused by windstorms; fears that they will have no fruit this year as the cold spring has destroyed the crop; have been two fires since last she wrote, and a neighbor's stable with all his horses and a cow were burned.","Was elected a Professor at Giles College on the fourth of July; does not wish to take her money because she needs to have it for herself; informs her how to send a box or a trunk, but also tells her that it would be very costly, and believes the clothes will be suitable for the boys; informs her that John is back from Scotland and would like to teach school.","Scope and Contents Asks if she thinks she is an affectionate niece, \"to write to my old Aunt twice a week\"; informs her that Mrs. Taliaferro is back in Williamsburg after a trip to Canada; has organized a choir of the Mercer family, since the Southalls refused to participate; shares the news that Mary Stubbs has a baby girl about three weeks old, but does not know what she will name her; is pleased with the visits that Mr. Tucker and his wife make to her family.","Received the box of presents she sent; thanks her for the two beautiful dresses she sent; has made up her black Africa dress and feels very exquisite in it; informs her of the loss of Mary Stubbs' infant daughter; shares the news that Mr. Southall and Lizzie have a baby daughter; the election at the Asylum has retained all the old officers; expects Miss Fanny Crump for a visit the first of January; informs her that \"one of your Eastern Shore girls,\" Miss Brown, has visited Williamsburg, and that she likes her a great deal.","Scope and Contents Informs her that a decision has been made in her suit against William Evans; explains that the suit took so long to settle because the court was trying to determine exactly how much money was due her; informs her that the amount due her should be paid within four months from the date of the decree.","Scope and Contents Writes for information on Aunt Charlotte's condition, as he has been informed that she is very ill; explains that Van's engagement has been terminated as his fiancée, Miss Mattie Children, has run off and married Mr. Lindsay of Pulaski; describes Van as bearing this information \"very nobly and I think is not seriously wounded\"; informs her that their new house will be complete the first of September and begs her to come see it.","Informs her that Ma has put off her visit to the Eastern Shore until Van comes to visit his home, since she will be able to stay longer if she waits; is relieved that Aunt Charlotte is much better now; explains that Miss Mary Sherwell is to go to New York for a few weeks because her health is bad; expects Professor Garrett and his bride later in the month.","Has written Mr. Nottingham in regards to the bond he owes and will write to her as soon as he responds; expects to lose at least half the amount due from Mr. Shellan's estate; shares news of family and friends.","Has been very ill for a long time; wanted to return to Northampton the next day, but as she is still too weak to dress, she will have to wait at least another week; mentions the death of Uncle Tom Nottingham after a long illness; informs her of the activities of other members of the family.","Scope and Contents Has been better lately; has been diagnosed by Dr. Page as being worn down from \"nervous depression\"; has been advised to travel a bit in order to recover fully; received an invitation to visit with a family in the Blue Ridge section of Maryland and will go there in a few days; expects to travel to Northampton later in the season; informs her that Miss Lucie Jamison (the sister of Cousin Carie Nottingham) is quite ill and is expected to pass away soon; has been informed by Mr. and Mrs. Custis of Accomac that the railroad will run through Northampton, a desirable prospect if it increases property value. Also correspondence from Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to \"auntie\". Thanks her for her \"kind thoughtfulness\" and asks her to come to visit during the cold weather.","Thanks her for the wonderful Christmas presents she sent; mentions that the whole family misses her a great deal; informs her that Mr. Wharton went to Norfolk for the holidays and has a new suit of clothes; cannot understand the extravagance of Mr. Wharton unless he is seriously debating matrimony; mentions that they have received a letter from Julia in which there was enclosed a photograph of Rob; was upset to hear of Uncle John's poor health and hopes Cousin Comfort is better.","Will be very accomplished when she returns home as Dr. Tabb has been teaching her how to eat fish, play whist, and boil eggs; asks for news of Winder; mentions that she is fast becoming a brunette and enjoying it; describes the pleasantness of being near the water; asks for news of friends and family and sends greetings to many.","Scope and Contents Has been asked by the editor of the Cleburn Chronicle to reply to an attack on Governor Coke by the Galveston News, and to condense some articles from the New York Herald; has yet to take out his license to practice law; describes the town of Cleburn as being \"a tolerable little country town, with a population of about 1200, and growing quite fast\"; informs him that the prairie lands in this area will produce 20,000 bales of cotton, which will sell for $50-$75 per bale; gives the prices of flour ($6 a barrel), good cows ($6 a head), horses ($25-$50), and corn ($0.25 per bushel after September 1st); is currently staying at a hotel but is eagerly awaiting a position in a private home to teach for an hour or two a day; mentions that the whole state is crowded with lawyers; informs him that the land laws are complicated and provide most of the revenue to be gained in this profession; was obliged to ride with the driver when traveling to Cleburn as the stage was filled with ladies, and as a result was treated to the view of a \"magnificent country\"; describes the people as \"healthy, but their eyes look dull, and they are generally listless and inanimate\"; mentions that the people are hard-working and thrifty, and that Cleburn \"makes no pretensions to anything like fashion or refinement, but they appear to be very good plain people.","Took the hair that was sent immediately to Madame De Vourges to be made up as soon as it was received; informs her that Mary Garret's (sic) hair is so tangled that it would not be worth making is up, and the same is true for Mrs. Vest's; misses Comfort a great deal, but knows she will be happier being with her father; fears Comfort is sick; shares news of the family.","Writes because he would like to know the date of his birth; asks also for the age of his sister Lucy, who is going to school at the Normal collage (sic); would like to go to Williamsburg next fall before going to school.","Informs her that the package was sent back to Baltimore, but that he has sent it down again to Dr. Van Garrett, and it should be in Yorktown on Thursday morning; is sorry to hear of Cousin Sue's illness; sends his love to all.","Scope and Contents Informs her that the children are greatly looking forward to the trip to going to see her; describes everyone as looking well; mentions the weather as being \"real hot summer weather\" and that no one is yet wearing winter hats or garments. Bears signature from Willie Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, to \"aunt\". Has spent one of his dimes on three apples but still has a quarter and a nickel left; mentions that he makes a nickel every week for carrying the milk; informs her that the President passed through Nashville and they all had a flag to wave; is sent down each day to the meat store for Mama, but could not go today because his knee is sore.","Had built up his stock with dry goods and shoes, etc., and left town in October; still owes some money that has to be paid back; informs her that Mr. Bell has moved out to Hickory Ground, and that Clara Nottingham was married a week ago; would like to come to visit but would lose too much if he came now.","Expresses grief for the death of Aunt Susan, her (LG) mother; asks why Susan was laid in the churchyard; sends her love to Uncle Robert; informs her that the sale of all her father's personal property at Chester will take place next Thursday.","Informs her that the photograph she received is of a lady who claims to be 15, dating her existence from the date of her marriage; mentions that the lady would like to have a good husband to share her life with; has been advised to get married but to wait for a first rate chance.","Scope and Contents Describes in great detail the visit of \"our President\" (Rutherford B. Hayes) to Nashville; mentions the appearance of Mrs. Hayes in terms of her dress and the manner in which she wears her hair; has been invited to Pulasky (sic); sends love and asks for news.","Scope and Contents Regrets not being able to visit Williamsburg this season; describes Mountain Lake as being \"a lovely place and the people are friendly and sociable as can be\"; plans to stay in Mountain Lake a little while longer, then will go to a sulphur spring for a short time before returning to their home; has met a girl from Norfolk who had visited Williamsburg and knows both the Colemans and the Tylers; thanks Van through her for the college souvenir he sent her.","Informs her that her father Dr. Coleman valued no man above her (LG) brother Van; is comforted by the friendship of them both; was disappointed that she did not come up to the house; realized later that she would need a special invitation (after her father's funeral).","Scope and Contents Is quite disappointed that they will not be able to meet this summer; hopes that she can travel to Petersburg next Saturday to be able to see her; has received several invitations to stay with various families, but the locations are too far off the way home that she will not be able to accept them; describes the nicest compliment she has received as coming from Virginia Lassiter, \"who said I reminded her of you -- my voice and manner\"; reports that Father has been ill with hay fever.","Has heard that she will be joining the party at Eggleston, along with Cousin Mary, Sue, and Van; regrets he cannot be there as well; reports that Cousin Sallie Winder had called her home Lorton; feels indebted to Cousin Mary's genealogical work and asks if there is any news related to her search; thanks her for the pictures of Lorton Hall and Lorton Church, which are now on display in the library at Ridgefield; reports that Carrie's health is almost entirely recovered; had read in a paper that a northern university had bestowed the degree of L.L.D. upon President Tyler of William and Mary; hopes that she will be able to visit his home soon.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Hattie is quite sick, and feels that she would feel better if she heard from Van; reports that Van has been silent for a long while, and so they believe he is very sick; mentions that \"la grippe\" is going around, and that Virginia is fighting it off while Hattie seems to be about to come down with a severe case of it; had thought the wedding was not till June, but was told by Hattie that she and Van have decided on the first of April; asks if she will be able to make a visit after the wedding.","Has been quite busy as Mother and Hattie have been otherwise occupied, so all the social duties have fallen to her; has been fighting off the grippe; informs her that Miss Coleman of Williamsburg will be visiting Mrs. Burns in New Orleans; reports that Hattie is better but still looks tired from la grippe; mentions that there will be a masque ball held tonight but since there will be eight held before the Carnival closes, she does not feel obliged to go; hopes she feels better now.","Regrets that she cannot be in New Orleans with them for Mardi Gras; describes in very great detail the events of Mardi Gras; explains that the procession has just passed her house and will return from uptown soon; reports that she is writing a condolence letter for a friend whose husband has passed away, and is struck by the contrast of a man lying on his deathbed and the jollity and gaiety of the festival; informs her that Hattie will be married sometime after the 26th of April.","Is glad that the plates were received unbroken; hopes the flowers she sent will live; expresses how highly she thinks of her by the simple act of sending her the platters; asks that she display the picture of Mr. Davis in her house; would like a picture of the prison and asks if her brother Robbie could send her one.","Asks her to imagine her in this Devonshire town; describes her surroundings and her activities there; asks her to remember her.","Reassures her that she may have her photograph; will send her photograph as soon as she returns home; is pleased to be asked to become an annual member of the Colonial Capital branch of the A.P.V.A.; informs her that she and her cousin plan to be in Williamsburg for a few days; hopes to see her and her sister.","Encloses the photograph that she had wanted; reports that she had been called home to Richmond suddenly because of the death of her sister.","Returns her book by mail; thanks her for the hours they spent together while she and Mary were in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Would like to be with her in Williamsburgh (sic), \"finals or no finals\"; will not be able to visit because she is recovering from severe illnesses she has suffered all winter; remembers fondly the time she spent with her; hopes she has \"a beautiful commencement week!\"","Has been told that her (LG) presence has really pleased the Williamsburg party; writes to thank her again; is suffering from a bad headache; sends her latest photograph and mentions that if she does not want it, she should put it in the fire.","Thanks for her kindness that she has shown; explains that Mrs. Page has not been able to come to Richmond, and so her son Mr. Arthur Page accompanies the party of Miss McCormack; thanks her for her readiness to call on Mrs. Page when she reached Williamsburg; mentions the possibility of visiting Williamsburg with Mrs. Page.","Chastises her for not informing her that she would be in Richmond for a longer time; was upset to find that she was in Richmond for several days, thinks that she treated both her and Coralie Johnston quite badly.","Congratulates her on the birth of her daughter; asks her to write and tell of the baby as soon as she feels well enough; sends congratulations to Van as well.","Has not written to her because he was waiting for the circulars about Old Bruton Church; surmises that they were sent to his nephew, R.E. Lee, Jr., believes that it is important to preserve the old; remembers the good times they spent together; would like to see her again and assures her that when he comes to Williamsburgh (sic) he will accept her invitation to visit.","Scope and Contents Asks where he found the authority for claiming that her ancestor Sir George Yeardly \"was the son of a merchant sailor, and of humble and obscure birth\"; indicates her indignation resulting from this claim; prevails upon his fairness as a historian to publish only the facts; includes excerpts copied from the \"Yeardly Genealogy\" which she possesses and offers to have him peruse if he would visit her home.","Shares social news of relatives and mutual friends.","Thanks her for her invitation to visit; asks if she may come another time; mentions that she is quite fond of her and Miss Mary; has been in New York for ten days and will remain there another week before she returns home; reports that New York is \"very big and bright.\"","Has not forgotten his promise to escort her to the opening of the Jamestown Tercentennial; will meet her at the Virginia Building early Friday morning.","Apologizes that she could not be in Williamsburg on the 5th; landed in Boston a week ago after having taken the Mediterranean route from Naples; will do some shopping in New York; has enjoyed her summer but is looking forward to returning home.","Scope and Contents Has put the colored card from Boston that she sent into an album of souvenirs; is very busy with her debutante \"daughter\" and her coming out this season; relives her youth in the coming-out of her debutante; will publish another story next summer; reports that her eyes are troubling her.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not responding to her Christmas card earlier; describes in great detail what a wonderful, noble, and great gentleman her father was; is thankful for the friendship that her father showed him; looks forward to being with him again after this life; reminisces about Williamsburg and the happy times he spent there in youth; believes that education involves more than book-learning, and declares that \"what you get out of people, places, situations, environment means more to the mind than in the formative period\"; contemplates moving to St. Louis to be with his son, whose wife died 12-15 years ago and who is lonely now; regrets deepely that he was not able to be there for Cousin Letty's death, and that he was not able \"to put her sacred dust away as I had promised her.\"","Scope and Contents Informs her that the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary \"adopted a resolution authorizing the erection of the monument of which you wrote\"; reports that a copy of the resolution will be mailed to her by the Secretary. Bears signature from Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple to Lottie Garrett, July 6, 1909. Has received her letter that informed her of the action of the Board of Visitors; has yet to receive the letter from the Secretary; asks who the Secretary is and why he has not done what he has been ordered to do; reports that the work is begun and she will soon send the workers the inscription; asks her to preserve this letter from Mr. Gordon.","Has been keeping a diary of her trip that she will share when she returns home; gives details of her journey; hopes her children are behaving. Includes signature from Hattie (Mrs. Van Garrett), on board the S.S. Wensleydale, to Josie (?). Reports that it is so cold that she is wearing her heavy tan jacket from her trousseau; hopes that her children have not been much trouble; has yet to be seasick, along with Cousin Lottie and Van.","Will travel from the port at Savannah, Georgia, by train to Black Mountain on their return journey; thanks her for her sweet letters; reports that he has visited Old Barking Church where they saw the Winder Cenotaph and encloses the inscription, describing the ancestry of John Winder of Grays Inn, buried there in 1699; has seen the original charter for the College of William and Mary.","Shares reminisces of her sister, who had not long before passed away; mourns her death; shares information pertaining to the will.","Scope and Contents Encloses a few more excerpts from the book he is writing about the Civil War; asks her note that \"the whole purpose of the book is against war (physical combat) as a method of settling any question among civilized people\"; mentions that he \"was glad to read... of Mr. Carnegie's gift toward settlement of national questions by arbitration.\"","Describes rescuing a Confederate soldier who was laying horribly mutilated in a garret; insisted on visiting the soldier even though he was a Yankee soldier; informs her that he met her father at the bedside of this Confederate soldier; encloses more excerpts of his book on the Civil War; explains that his motivation in writing the book is to represent the War in a non-biased way from a man who was there for the sake of future generations.","Wishes her a happy birthday; hopes she is continuing to improve herself; describes his trip to New York with members of his family.","Gives details of her sightseeing in The Hague.","Reports that the new horse arrived, so they all went for a drive to try him out; is relieved that she goes to visit Van and the children every day while she is away; informs her that Father is looking well and is recovering from his long illness; describes her home there; asks about news of Williamsburg.","Mentions that he has finished illustrating Mr. Widener's book; sends her the address of Albert Rosenthal so she may write to him about the painting she would like appraised; wonders if the painting is the one of Washington; informs her that Mr. W.E. Havemeyer would pay handsomely for this painting; assures her that if she has not sold it by the time Mr. Widener returns to America, that he will show it to Mr. Widener who may wish to purchase it.","Advises her to retain Mr. Rosenthal to appraise a tinted portrait of Washington to determine its value and whether it is unique; informs her that if she knows the history of the painting on glass of Lady Hestor Stanhope it would be more valuable than the Washington portrait regardless of whether it was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds or not; informs her that the Earl of Rosebery would almost certainly be interested in her portrait of Lady Stanhope; advises her that if she is not satisfied with the appraisal of Mr. Rosenthal, she should write to Dr. Rosenbach.","Has talked to Mr. Henkels and described her portrait of Washington to him; reports that Mr. Henkels believes the portrait to be worth between $800 and $1000 as it is quite rare; describes how to examine the portrait of Lady Stanhope to determine whether it is a stipple engraving varnished and painted onto glass, as Mr. Henkels believes it is; gives information about Mr. Henkels.","Is glad she had received the advice of Mr. Henkels in addition to the offer of Dr. Rosenbach for the Washington portrait; advises her to use Mr. Henkels' price as leverage for securing a deal with Dr. Rosenbach; reports that Mr. Henkels is also willing to act as her agent in the sale of the portrait.","Describes his return trip to Williamsburg; reports that everything is nice and green and the crops are quite good; shares news of Williamsburg; informs her that Williamsburg just missed the violent storm that swept up the Atlantic coast on the first.","Regrets that he will not be able to visit this week after all.","Could not accept her invitation to visit as his trip to Richmond was quite short; informs her that all of her family are in his thoughts, ever since he left college (William and Mary) in '98; is leaving soon to go to New York with the President (Woodrow Wilson); reports that the President may make a quiet and informal visit to Williamsburg; has spoken to the President about how good she and her family were to him while he was in college; asks her to keep the possible visit of the President quiet.","Note sent with a box of candy to her.","Shares news of friends and family.","Informs her that his children are doing well on their examinations; reports that many of the boys at the college have had to leave school, either to enlist or to work on the farms; is glad to hear she has the doctor's permission to leave the sanitorium soon and hopes her recovery is permanent.","Describes her trip to England in great detail.","Reports that a tornado swept through her neighborhood, but her home escaped damage; describes the damage in the surrounding area; will go up to New Orleans in the car; will leave to return to Williamsburg next Saturday night.","Writes to express his pride in his father; thanks him for all he has done for him throughout his life; was very honored when he came to visit; misses his family greatly.","Describes his trip south through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; expects to reach Louisiana on Wednesday.","Scope and Contents Remembers her and mentions that his \"recollection of her (her mother) is one of the most beautiful things in my college life\"; explains that she is the only thing that draws him to Williamsburg; asks her to let him know when she is to be in town so that he can see her.","Shares a great deal of family and neighborhood news.","Reports that Mr. Ware, their new minister from Clarke County, gave his first sermon on Sunday; mentions that although he is 25, he looks no more than 17; informs her that Miss Ida Peed and a Mr. Bayly were married last week, but owing to a confusion with the minister over the time appointed for the wedding, the ceremony did not occur until 3 a.m. that night; shares a great deal of other family news and occurences in the neighborhood.","Reassures her that she is being overly anxious about her (CLGN) state of health; would like to go to the Island for two months; shares news of other family members.","Has not been able to find anything like Mary's dress; encloses samples of fabric that are $0.25 per yard; describes the fashion in dresses this season; reports that Mrs. Ann Seymour died the night before after an illness of just a few days; hopes that she will come to visit in November before the cold really starts to set in.","Informs her that Mrs. Walter H. Page of New York will be at the Colonial Inn in Williamsburg the following Thursday; asks her if she could call upon Mrs. Page while she is there; reports that she has been ill all winter and has just returned from the Bahamas; mentions that Mr. Page is a prominent editor-publisher.","Informs him that he should be thankful that Carra is to marry a Virginian and will live near them; asks him to tell Hattie to send a list of presents; shares news of friends and family.","Grieves for the loss of her (LG) friend Mr. Thompson; begs her to come visit so that she may comfort her; mentions that her husband is off to hold court in Shreveport soon; informs her of the news of other family members. Bears signature from Virginia (?) to cousin Lottie Garrett. Begs her to come visit this winter; sends her love.","Mentions that she forgot to send her a scrap of the material for the dress so she could match scarf, gloves, etc.; asks that Lottie sell the kid gloves for $1.25 for she will send her new ones that will fit; describes the suits she has just sent off to Northampton; shares that Nan is coming to visit on the 24th and will stay for several weeks; describes a torch light procession in Baltimore that was so large that it took an hour to pass by; relates that two men were shot during the procession, one dying instantly and one passing away an hour later.","Informs her that Maria Savage has returned from Philadelphia and that her cousin Henrietta has come down also, but that Maria and Mr. William Savage have since returned home; shares the news that Maria's visit with her uncle was mysteriously cut short, as she had planned to stay at least until Christmas, if not the entire winter; gives news of many acquaintances, including a local wedding; is excited that her room is finished now, but the house will not be completed this year as the workmen have all been released for the winter; asks that she come to visit as there is plenty of space in her room; looks forward to the completion of the house so that Aunt Susan, Uncle Garrett, and the children can come for a visit; sends love to all.","Shares news of many common acquaintances; tries to put to rest the rumors that Mr. Boyden is now her beau by saying that he is simply filling the place of her brother while he is away; shares a great deal of information about neighbors and friends; was sorry to hear of his sickness, but as he is well again now she won't speak of the sad subject.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Nannie was slighted that the last letter they received from her did not include Nannie's name; relates that Mrs. Hansford gave birth to a \"little heir to her estate\"; begs her to persuade Bayly and Cousin Kate to come visit; informs her that the filling has fallen out of her tooth and that she is very worried about the state of it; refuses to go see the dentist in Williamsburg because he is from the Asylum and she is afraid of him; asks if Van can treat her tooth; shares much information about family and friends.","Is glad that he enjoyed his trip to Tennessee but is eager to see him again; informs him that there will be a meeting in Yorktown next week for preliminary measures for the Centennial of 1880; expects many people will go to the meeting; relates that Dr. Wise has been elected visiting physician for the Asylum with an annual salary of $1,200, but will retain his position at the College; shares news of family and friends.","Apologizes for not writing sooner; explains that she has had no time to do anything since Sue was so anxious to have her suit to wear on Christmas Day; is working hard on Mary's dress to have it ready by Sunday; informs her that Father has gone up to Richmond to see about the state stock; relates that Ma has been quite sick but is now much better.","Scope and Contents Sends a photograph of herself to refresh her memory; is excited that she will finally come to visit them; informs her that Carrie is improving and that \"the baby looks like a different child\"; relate that Mother has been quite ill with a cold but is getting better.","Mentions that Van will only stay for a fortnight; asks that she be informed if there is any change in Aunt Charlotte's condition.","Asks her to thank Van for the invitations to the College (of William and Mary?) finals.","Thanks her for finally sending a letter; shares news of acquaintances.","Has found jet-headed pins inexpensive and so has purchsed some as they are very useful in mourning; mentions that Cousin Kate and Cousin Richard have gone to Frederick; is proud of the way she is running the house in their absence; has found that grey, solid black, and drab are the most popular colors for clothing for a lady; informs her that calico suits are very fashionable; suggests that the girls send some money to her a few weeks before they need their winter clothing so that she has time to look around and find the most reasonable prices; mentions that Miss White and Mr. Lynch were married and off Sand Shoal before anyone at Eastville knew the wedding had occured; was sad to learn that Mr. Craighill and Maggie lost their young child to sickness on a visit to Northampton; believes she has found a situation for her father; has been able to find the English needles at only one place; mentions that Sallie Upshur will be teaching at Staunton next year.","Asks that he send for her on Wednesday if possible, but will be ready to go on the day they originally agreed to if he desires it; thanks him for sending her on this visit; believes that Loyd (sic) may come for a visit to Williamsburg; asks him to tell Van that when she returns she wants to read Shakespear (sic) to appear \"wise and knowing.\"","Scope and Contents Has been hoping that she would receive a letter from him; believes the change in air has done her well; was able to see Cousin Kate, but Cousin Richard has gone up to Philadelphia and Bayly had yet to hear of her arrival; thanks her father for this trip and promises to \"look out for a rich beau, and when I get very rich I will pay you back\"; asks why none of their family's names have become famous and insists that merit has been overlooked in favor of locality; asks that he write to Cousin Monroe as they have few rich relations and \"cannot afford to slight any of these\"; informs him that Mary's baby is doing well but only wishes that Mary would leave the nurse behind.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her gift; informs her that the services he performs for her are done with \"the utmost pleasure\"; hopes that God keeps her well.","Concerns claims.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the presents she sent; informs her that Lottie is invited to Miss Lena Harding's wedding; has heard that Brother (?) can \"play a number of duets, had stopped chewing, wore kid gloves to school, and never got mad\"; shares more news of friends and family.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Father determined there is no position for a young lawyer in Williamsburg, so Winder has gone to Texas to find employment; is saddened to have Winder gone; wishes that Cousin Comfort accompany her Aunt on her visit; will send the hats by way of Florence Custis because she would rather they be trimmed there; mentions that Miss Henry was engaged to her cousin, but just before the wedding \"she had conscientious scruples, and discarded him and all of the family.\" Bears signature from Lottie Garrett to \"Auntie\". Asks if she could only stay in Baltimore two or three more days so that Florence can deliver the bonnets; trusts Comfort's taste more than anyone and would like her to trim the bonnets.","Chastises her for not writing since she left; was asked by Charlie McLean to send his love; informs her that Charlie was saddened to not see her (SG) before she left as he does not think he'll be able to make it back to Williamsburg for another three years; asks that she have her photograph taken as she (MWG) would really like one; shares news from Van's letter.","Believes the drive should be postponed until Wednesday as the weather is bad; \"Williamsburg evidently has its April in March.\"","Thanks him and his daughter's kindness; would like to thank him also on behalf of the convalescents for his kindess.","Thanks her for the gift she has sent by Hattie; informs her that she gave her a priceless gift.","Informs her that she and Coralie will be there around six o'clock; regrets that Miss Garrett's sister will not be there.","Has spoken to the Governor and learned that the position was first offered to Mr. Wise, and when he refused it was offered to Stovall; believes that if Stovall refuses the position, that he (ACG) has a good chance of securing it; feels that had he (ACG) stayed in Richmond after Mr. Wise's refusal, he would have had an excellent chance.","Relates the circumstances of his mother's severe illness which caused her excruciating pain. Note, this is written over another letter.","Shares news of her doings and of her family.","Shares a poem with her correspondent.","Informs her correspondent that the trim she uses for cotton chemises and nightgowns is fairly inexpensive, about ten cents a yard; was able to get wide chintz for twelve and a half cents a yard; fears that it is now all sold.","Feels that her correspondent need not fear smallpox; relates how she is living next door to a home in which six people died of the smallpox and that the window of her home is not more than three yards from the open window of the house of the sick and she was never taken ill.","Informs her correspondent that she has \"captured 'the catch of Morehead',\" a gentleman named James Richard Young; explains that Young is one of the prominent men in North Carolina; will be residing in Raleigh; shares information about his five children, ranging in age from about 22 to ten years old.","Accounts chiefly of Mr. Richard R. Garrett.","Deed in which 1,000 acres of land in Harrison County, Virginia, were sold to John Reedle by John Philips of Virginia.","From Robert G. Scott, Captain of the Rifle Company attached to the 68th Regiment, Virginia Militia, to Lieutenant Richard Garrett, informing him that the officers of the Regiment will meet to begin their training on the fifth Wednesday of April at the Rawleigh Tavern in Williamsburg.","Written by Alexander W. Green swearing that he is acquainted with Timothy Jones, a \"free man of color, and now a resident of York County,\" who served in the Revolutionary War and lost one of his legs in action at Yorktown.","Summons to appear in court on behalf of Henry and Levon Smith, accused of assaulting George Elliot. Signed by Samuel Sheild, Clerk of the Court of York County.","Documents mainly pertaining to inheritance suits in which Richard Garrett or Alexander C. Garrett served as Commissioner.","Documents pertaining to the estate of Polly Pigg, deceased.","Includes stories, reminiscences, and speeches of various members of the Garrett family.","Includes many calling cards and place cards of various members of the Garrett family.","Printed volume of an address at Yorktown delivered by Colonel Alexander C. Garrett, on the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown.","Pamphlet belonging to Miss (Lottie?) Garrett. Published in 1900.","Fragment of an article celebrating Robert E. Lee as a great general.","Pamphlet containing Biblical verses and hymn verses. Given to Susan Yardley and Montie from Aunt Mary and Aunt Sue.","Printed version of a hymn, given to \"his Virginia cousins\" by Richard Watson Gilder, composer of the hymn.","Diploma of Richard Garrett, 1830, from College of William and Mary written in latin.","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01).","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Garrett Family Papers, 1786/1928"],"collection_ssim":["Garrett Family Papers, 1786/1928"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 69 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8394"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 69 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8394"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"creator_ssm":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"creator_ssim":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creators_ssim":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885","Special Collections Research Center"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"access_subjects_ssim":["United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence"],"access_subjects_ssm":["United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["2.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["2.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence"],"date_range_isim":[1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into six series: 1. Letters 2. Accounts 3. Legal Documents 4. Writings 5. Calling and Place Cards 6. Printed Matter. Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date with those items lacking a date located at the end of each series. Series 1 is divided into subseries by ten or twenty year increments depending on the amount of letters.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Organization: This collection is organized into six series: 1. Letters 2. Accounts 3. Legal Documents 4. Writings 5. Calling and Place Cards 6. Printed Matter. Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date with those items lacking a date located at the end of each series. Series 1 is divided into subseries by ten or twenty year increments depending on the amount of letters."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003ca href=\"http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert%20M.%20Garrett\u0026amp;quot;\u0026gt;http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert%20M.%20Garrett\u0026amp;lt;/a\u0026amp;gt;.%20%20\u0026lt;/bioghist\u0026gt;%20%20%20\u0026lt;acqinfo%20id=\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003easpace_7f77463a9145d13caa3ace240df5f4b7\"\u0026gt;\n    ","\u003cp\u003eGift: Ca. 200 items, March 1969.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:","Acquisition Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Gift: Ca. 200 items, March 1969."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGarrett Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Garrett Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMaterials related to this collection is the account book, 1842-1849, of B. F. Garrett, attorney, Williamsburg, Va. It includes accounts with John Tyler, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e B. F. Garrett Account Book, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. B. F. Garrett Account Book, 1842-1849.158 p. bound volume 32 cm.Collection number: Mss. MsV Al6\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Materials related to this collection is the account book, 1842-1849, of B. F. Garrett, attorney, Williamsburg, Va. It includes accounts with John Tyler, Jr.","B. F. Garrett Account Book, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. B. F. Garrett Account Book, 1842-1849.158 p. bound volume 32 cm.Collection number: Mss. MsV Al6","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01)."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the Garrett family of Williamsburg, Va., concerning family and social news, politics, and the Civil War. Earlier letters deal mainly with business and political news, as several Garrett family members, including Richard R. Garrett, Alexander C. Garrett, and Dr. Robert M. Garrett, were involved in the politics of 19th century Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Robert M. Garrett and his brothers Alexander C. Garrett and B. F. Garrett concerning the sale of \"Yardley,\" Northampton County, Va. There are letters written to Dr. Robert M. Garrett's daughter, Lottie Garrett, by David E. Cronin concerning his memoir of the Vest Mansion and the Civil War occupation of Williamsburg and portraits owned by Lottie Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Includes letters, dated from 1897 to 1911, written to Miss Lottie Garrett by American novelist Mary Johnston (1870-1936). Also includes a letter, 25 December 1863, written by Asa Hartz, a Confederate soldier held at Johnson's Island Federal Prison, describing the everyday life of a prisoner during the Civil War. Collection contains certificate, 1832, of services of a black Revolutionary War soldier.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eExcuses himself for not writing sooner as he was ill; believed that Mr. Armstrong gave him (RG) the receipt for the eight dollars for the entire liquidation of his account; informs him that his father's account is now entirely settled; regrets that he (RG) finds it \"inconvenient, at present, to patronize the Star.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defines happiness as consisting \"of the exercises of the mind, and the development of its various faculties\"; believes learning is for the \"favoured many\"; advocates the stimulation of the mind as a way to bring moral virtues into the light \"from the darkness in which they were enveloped, and the latent sparks of the moral faculty, Concience (sic), amp; virtue (are) kindled into a flame and excited to action.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on being elected Attorney for the counties of James City and Warwick (?); asks if he has turned Scott or Seward Whig since those counties are Whig; finds it suspicious especially when he (ACG) speaks of carrying the Locofocos by 8,000; will examine Mr. Mason's father's papers if he (SG) is called an heir or a son of Adam Mason; asks him to tell Bowden that the Groves land claim will be reopened and a new investigation begun; will call the claim up for consideration with Mr. Barbour and expects to get it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares details of his journey from Norfolk by ship; was welcomed quite kindly by the Garretts; mentions family and mutual friends; informs her that \"they will never forgive you if you do not come when Rosina comes\"; will board at Mr. Bicks', as will Rosina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas approached by Mr. N.I. Winder as to the least amount that would purchase one half of Yardley that belongs to Nottingham, Garrett, and Lauretta; found the way Mr. Winder wanted to advertise the sale objectionable; has raised the purchase price to $11,000-12,000, subject to his and Lauretta'a approval; informs him that there are many people wanting to buy Yardley, and that Peter S. Bowdoin has offered more than a fair price for it; hopes to sell the whole of Yardley for $10.500 at private sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Believes that Yardley will sell for $9,000 in August at public sale; is eager to sell the house, as is Lauretta, as it seems to be depreciating; informs him that this year's rent will be paid in grain; mentions that Lauretta and Charlotte are in agreement as to the sale of the plantation next to Yardley; informs him of the death of William P. Custis, who has given his entire estate, worth $80,000 to $100,000 to his widow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas convinced that the August Court day would be a better time to sell Yardley; added into the advertisement for the sale statements concerning average crop yield; believes Yardley will sell for more at private sale, rather than public sale; informs him that Mr. Nottingham concurs and is willing to sell Yardley for $9,500 or even $9,000; suggests not selling for less than $9,500 at this time; will send again the $87.91 he owes him if he (RMG) will send a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that she did not intend to be negligent in not writing; remembers the time she spent in Williamsburg with fondness; informs her that her mother had recovered rapidly after she (RW) returned from Williamsburg, but had been attacked by a disease of the eyes a fortnight ago; feels that the country is \"unusually tame\" as no visitors have arrived yet; shares news of friends and family and sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been ill with a sore throat and was unable to write; describes herself as \"too fat amp; too happy, to go to the Eastern Shore sooner than the 4th July\"; gives news of many mutual acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her well-wishes; fears being a \"nominal christian\" and has fallen in love with the \"christian character\"; believes there was not a better man than the pastor of her church and fears the \"lukewarmness of his flock... will shorten his days, the recent dissipation seems to give him so much pain\"; did not go to the vice-president's, John Tyler's, party the night before because she was tired and sleepy and the weather was damp; gives news of all the people currently in town; misses her home but knows Mrs. Garrett would like her to stay till after the fourth of July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has just returned from a trip to Northampton County, accompanied by his cousin Miss Wise; saw many young ladies in Northampton that he (BFG) is not acquainted with, mentioning Miss Neale, Miss Wilson, Miss Ellen Upshur, Miss S. Parker, Miss Mary Tazewell, and Miss Skipwith; mentions that having an \"excellent heart... is the estimable quality in a young lady\"; is \"anxious to see the Alumni Association put into full and complete operation\" and believes that \"a glorious institution may be established\" regarding the association; informs him that his friend Jno. G. Upshur is \"as true a friend of Wm. amp; Mary as can be found anywhere. He vindicated her character and claims to the patronage of the south in a handsomely written and spirited argument in the Richmond Enquirer last year after his visit\"; is looking forward to seeing everyone on the fourth of July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been participating in a whirl of social events which she has enjoyed, but later questioned whether the social events were all there is to life; has been taught \"to enjoy with liveliest zest the pure outpourings of disinterested friendship, amp; the exalted sentiments of the upright, cultivated mind\"; has made some new acquaintances and would set him up with one, except that she is eighteen months older than he; informs him that Ma and Pa are expecting him this summer; was glad to hear \"the cause of temperance was prospering in Wmsbg\" and mentions that \"some of my favourites have signed the pledge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is upset to think that distance has caused their friendship to falter; mentions that \"once more the Star of my Destiny beamed on the horizon of my brightest dream\" by the appearance of Fanny, with whom he is in love; believes he will be surprised to learn that \"Bat\" (?) is engaged to a wealthy and accomplished girl; will help him in any way he can if he wishes to relocate to Mr. Jones's neighborhood, and believes that his chances of success with a girl of Mr. Jones's home are quite favorable; informs him that their fourth of July was quite dull and less liquor drunk than anyone would have guessed; is a devotee to the cause of temperance, and remarks that it seems to be predominate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that they are now debating the convention question and assures him that the bill will be defeated; hopes to be home by the 20th as they are trying to adjourn by that time; has much interesting news to share with him about \"the Whig and Democratic Conventions and other incidents of the season\"; informs him that \"The Assembly has helped the bill relative to the Bruton Parish fund, according to the wish of York, and she is now entitled to demand and recieve (sic) her own, and to dispose of it as she may please.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has had little time to write as what time he had \"has been devoted to some fair lassies... a courting man should never be held accountable for delay of this kind\"; enjoyed the time he and Conway had at Old Point; was prevented by rain in \"executing my designs upon Miss ---\"; has been convinced to go to the South this winter, which will prevent his return to college; encloses $10 in thanks to him; asks for all the news from college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that his friends in New York are seeking some oysters, asks about the \"prospect of their gratification.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will explain the neglect of his not writing when he comes to Williamsburg on the third; expects that he will come to stay with him at least a month; details the diversions in store for him, such as \"an introduction to the belles of Petersburg amp; the neighboring counties, a trip to Nottoway, a visit to some of my prettty cousins in Greensville, and frequent discussions on politics\"; informs him of his [RE] mother's death; asks to be remembered to their mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that he forgot his diploma and his certificate in Williamsburg and gives him directions on how to procure each and where to send them so he will have them before Isle of Wight County court begins; explains that they were required of Ruffin before they would allow him to qualify; describes some people he has met in Smithfield already; is not sure of his prospects there as yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his trip to Richmond; informs her that \"we had the most exciting session by far we have had this winter. The democrats made the whigs back out fairly from the election of a United States Senator\"; describes party he attended for Miss Hill and Mrs. Ashton at Mr. Parishe's; was ill from the food at the party but is now recovered; informs her that he saw no one at the party \"as handsome amp; to my eyes as sweet as my own Laura\"; called on Martha but found her indisposed and does not believe she will ever be in good health; has heard that Louisiana Barryham (?) has the ague and fever; mentions a revival in progress at the Fourth Baptist Church and that he went to hear Brother Walker at the Second Church; implores her to write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to inform him that he is to be married on the 25th of June to a \"splendid woman in every attribute\"; has been very busy going to three to four parties a week; invites other members of the Garrett family through this letter; implores him to come to wait on him at the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has neglected to write as he has been very busy with his tax accounts; informs him that there is nothing happening in Smithfield and \"so you must content yourself this time by simply hearing of my dreadful melancholy and despairing thoughts\"; mentions the rumors that he is courting Mag again as having started at the wedding in Surry and denies any truth to them; describes the lady's anger at him as being so great that \"I do not even visit Mag nor even walk the street with her in her evening strolls\"; missed seeing him at J. Wilson's wedding; mentions the depression that he felt while at the wedding in remembering the time he'd spent there the year before and how he fully expected \"a favourable result\" to his courting; received an invitation to act as a groomsman at John Corsen's wedding next week; has promised Mary and Alice Coke that he will meet them at Old Point this summer and asks if he will go with them also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him to write when he can; describes the \"grand celebration here on the 4th\" where he gave the address on the subject on Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican War; received many compliments on his address; has decided to speak on every occasion due to the successes he's had in addressing the Court and the crowd on the 4th; mentions that business is slow and has only four suits this term; is anxious for success; has not called on any ladies but will write to Susan if he does begin to court; will meet Mr. Leigh at Charlotte Court; has misplaced his account but is sure Mr. Leigh will pay the amount owed; believes Mr. Leigh owes him $30 but asks if he could send the account with his next letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not written before this because she has been very busy since she [LAW] left; shares news of many acquaintances and their goings-on, including weddings and courtships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the articles and letter she sent by Mr. Wheeler containing peaches, dried pears, and honey; has paid off her account with [?] N's store; informs her of several deaths, including that of William Bayly from an illness resulting from hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr. Marshall from worn-out constitution, and Dr. Yerby's youngest child from consumption; believes Mrs. Leah Bowden will not live much longer as her health is declining rapidly; mentions that Rose's cousins, Mrs. and Dr. Hayes and two daughters, will come to visit her after their visit to the President as Mrs. Hayes is the sister of President Polk; is pleased to tell her that Charlotte's health is improving and will soon be well again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the efforts he has made on his [JHP] behalf in writing to various people; informs him that no apology is necessary as he was glad to serve his constituent and friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Escorted Mrs. Orgain to City Point on his way to Philadelphia; asks that he tell Miss Lauretta that he delivered her package to Mr. Ryle in Baltimore safely; felt \"very quer in being surrounded by my black fellow citizens, and in seeing the deference and respect shown them. They are the priviledged (sic) class -- the aristocracy of the Quaker City... my wrath has cooled, and I endeavor not to notice these sable gentlemen\"; describes a case he is currently working on with Mr. Boone; has made the acquaintance of an Englishman who wishes him to accompany him to Canada and then on to England, but he cannot for the money; has also met a Virginian who wishes him to accompany him to York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGave his letter to Judge Underwood, who has only had the time recently to reply; encloses Underwood's letter to him; informs him that the outcome of the slavery bill is very uncertain as yet; mentions that if the Texas Bill is taken up in advance of the Territorial Bills, the slavery bill will be defeated. Includes signature from J.R. Underwood to Thomas H. Bailey (sic). Describes the laws regarding the sale of land for taxes; advises his friend to hire an agent to determine when the lands were sold and whether the sales were regular; recommends his son Eugene Underwood as the man to investigate the matter if the lands lay south of the Green River and are military land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad to hear he likes his school; advises him to \"be studious, steady and moral, for your course will be watched with an eagle's eye\"; reminds him that he should obey the rules and regulations for his school, for otherwise all his efforts to be good will fail him; informs him that Mr. S.G. Cook received his letter and was pleased to hear from him; praises the letter he wrote to Penny as being the \"best written and dictated letter I have yet seen from you\"; admonishes him to not \"be led off from the path of rectitude by vicious young men, or the temptations by which you are surrounded\"; will only bring in a half crop of corn this year as the crops are not doing well; sends the love of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks that if he has received any money from Mr. Cooke or from Mr. William Jones to please forward it to him; notices that Mr. (?) is not at college this year and requests him to see if he can procure the $15 he owes him; has written to Mr. Henry Porter, who owes him $12, instructing him to give the money to him (ACG).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes he had received his letter sooner as it would have persuaded more people to vote for his side; informs him that his side won the vote by eighteen votes and that \"the question is now considered settled -- we hear men of all parties speak of the Bill as the law of the land\"; mentions that Southall feigned illness to try to postpone the debate; believes that the Bill will certainly pass on Thursday or Friday; will go with the rest of the Democrats, save for \"that red headed Montague from Middlesex who will vote against us,\" to the Governor to demand that the Democrats be given control of the Board of Directors; wonders why Saunders amp; Co. read such an unwise remonstrance before the public body; sends Barlow some extra copies of the Examiner as the editor published the remarks without their knowledge; informs him that the Enquirer will also take notice of this subject; asks that he see if he can find the $30 in his desk drawer and send it to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that during the sale of a portion of land by Mr. P. Pumphrey to the late W.T. Galt of Williamsburgh (sic), he found that each heir, including Nat Fox and Henry Fox, were entitled to 355.55 acres; will find out where Nat Fox and Henry Fox lived and died in Ohio; feels the Tax Title under which these lands are held is very strong, but will try to save a sum for the heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes all the ladies at White Sulphur Springs and mentions Miss Izetta Coles as \"a belle who rings to the tune of $60,000\"; mentions a party of South Carolinians and Floridians and describes all in the party; believes the belle of White Sulphur is a Miss Bowyer of Botetourt, to whom he has been paying attention; assures her there is nothing serious in that arena for \"why be 'college larnt' and let a simple mountain maid fool me\"; mentions the Presidential party and in particular Mr. Corcoran, \"the great banker from Washington and who is the money changer of the Presidential party,\" as also paying attention to Miss Bowyer; is smug that youth has won over money in the matter of Miss Bowyer but is aware that he needs to moderate his attentions; mentions that Miss Bowyer is either in love with him or is simply carrying on a harmless flirtation; has been slightly ill and believes it due to drinking too much of the water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that Governor Floyd is anxiously seeking the nomination from the Staunton Convention; was approached by P.H. Aylitt, an editor of the Richmond Examiner, with an offer to allow him (ACG) to choose the Board of Directors for the Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg if he could secure the vote for Floyd in Williamsburg, York County, and James City County; was offered head of the Board of Directors under this plan; has decided to go with this offer and asks whom should be appointed to the Board; has \"a rather difficult game to play\" as Johnson also wants his support for Governor; would like to support Judge Christian for judge of their circuit; would like to run for legislature as \"there is nothing like office to give a man influence 'with the powers that be'\"; afraid that Segar will defeat him; had $200 stolen from him and asks that he send $16 or $20 to him at Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes on behalf of Mr. N. Pumphrey; informs him that the real estate formerly belonging to William R. Pumphrey that he [RG] has advertised for sale is part of the trust deed from Pumphrey to Jno. M. Gregory and so now belongs to Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was sorry to hear of his brother's severe and painful attack; sends a prescription of living solely on oatmeal porridge for six weeks; did not send marble hearths and casings for the upstairs rooms because he feels that would be too expensive; discussses the possibility of sending his slave, John, to help his brother, \"Say to my brother I am very willing, for him to have John as long as he wishes him, provided John is willing to go to the Western Shore,...I am perfectly willing, but cannot compel him to separate from his friends and wife...and if John is willing I am not only willing, but desirous that my brother should have him as long as he lives\"; shares his views on the treatment of slaves as \"conscientious\"; owns no ploughboy of the kind that his brother would like, being that his other slaves are unsuitable, George is too young and Harry is too old; speaks of other furnishings for the house that he has procured for her; sends a total of the amount of money he has paid so far.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been visiting relatives and friends; shares news of all with whom she is staying; has read \"Wide Wide World\" and enjoyed it; believes she and Father would enjoy it as well; is afraid Father did not receive the basket she made; feels her basket was well done for a first attempt. Bears signature from Lucy [?], to \"aunt\" Lauretta [?]. Informs her of the death of Colonel Lucad of Accomac from pneumonia; asks her to write when she [Lucy] gets to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares a great deal of news of friends and family; asks her to tell Uncle Thom many things about the family; misses them both a great deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks to approximate the Presidential election and asks him to send the probable vote of his county; would also like to know how the vote would compare to last fall's vote for Governor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas employed Mr. Thomas M. Ladd to survey where Mrs. Richardson lives; informs him that Mr. Ladd will be there several days, when it would be a good time for him (ACG) to visit there also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas \"is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this,\" but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs her that this week is her last in her family's house, as it is being sold; believes Father will settle in Washington; supposes she has heard of the death of Cousin Ellen Burbridge. Bears ALS from Susan E. Wilson to Lauretta (?), Feels in such confusion that she is not sure what she has written or what she wants to say; informs her that the house is to be sold on the fifteenth of the month, when they will sell everything, and possession must be given on the first of January; mentions William Savage's departure the next day for Philadelphia; had hoped to see her, but Mr. Wilson seems to think he will be able to visit her soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the praise that his (ACG) speech has received from various members, including Segar and William Ritchie; informs him that the editor of the Whig will publish it next week; regrets that he cannot come home until after Christmas because the Internal Improvement Bills come up next Saturday; hopes that he (ACG) will be able to come up before then; asks him to tell Ma that he intended to visit her but circumstances prevented him; will bring Maria and Mary to visit Ma.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad heard from Mr. M. Bishop that the suit between himself and Pumphrey had been settled in his (WHA) favor; asks him to write and give him all the details; asks if he (?) has taken the Thomas W. contract and if Whitaker has paid all the money on the contract; would like to see him the next time he comes to Richmond; misses Dr. Garrett in the practice of his family; has had several Negroes sick and has suffered from a bad cold himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad written to him about the appointment as Physician for the Marine Hospital of Dr. W.P. Morgan; would like to add the amendment of his appointment in the event of the removal of the present incumbent; feels that his (ACG) compliance will place him under many obligations to him; asks about the rich Irishman that died in Halifax Co. without heirs; would like to know all the information as he thinks he will be able to find his heirs in Ireland through correspondence with lawyers in Cork, Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Mr. Saunders that he (ACG) has been authorized to put his claim against Nelson's estate before the court; has a receipt for the bond held by Mr. Saunder from Mr. Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssumes Mr. Whitaker has not yet paid the bond he (WHA) left with Garrett; asks him to inform Mr. Whitaker that he is not in compliance with his promise; would like a check on Richmond Bank if he is successful in getting the money; asks for news from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not written due to wrapping up his former business as he intends to quit the practice; feels it impossible to make it to Williamsburg at any given time; has pulled their house down and intends to build another; and Maria is at the Court House visiting her uncle Bailey during this time; is willing that he and brother Robert divide the slaves between them and asks if he needs to be present during this time; encloses a letter from Francis H. Lee and asks if he will need to find out from Mr. Lee whether he wants to advertise the selling of the property according to the deed; informs him the railroad will be finished to Clover Depot, near his home, by the first of February.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees with suggestion in Maria's letter that he (\"brother\") take a trip to Northampton in order to convalesce and recover from his illness; has not been well himself, and has been suffering from a disease that resembles bilious cholic, and supposes it was combined also with gout; was truly sorry to hear of the loss suffered by Dr. and Mrs. Garrett (the death of one of their daughters); informs him of the death of Mr. Lyon, who passed away peacefully and retained his faculties up to within a few hours of his death; hopes that he and his wife may decide to move to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses deepest sympathy for the loss of (her husband) W. Savage; was shocked by Savage's change in health when he saw him last; asks her to inform Dr. Garrett that he is to travel to Norfolk next Tuesday and will meet Garrett there; sends the love of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her last letter without a signature or a date; informs her that Uncle Sam's violin is beyond repair; would not sell Pa's violin but if she would like Rob to have it, he will lend it to him; encloses $45 to settle the bill with Mr. Kellum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas filled his ice house with ice three inches thick; killed his hogs, which averaged 225 lbs. each; has taken all his Negroes to his new plantation that he intends to make the finest in the county; is determined to make a good farmer; asks after all the news, especially of the Asylum, who the candidates are for the Senate and the House of Delegates, and whether there is no opposition to Garrett for Congress; informs him that Mr. Clark gave Bettie 15 Negroes and $3,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Robertson is in love with a certain black-eyed lady, whose name he cannot yet reveal. Bears signature from S(?) Guion, (?) of Virginia, to \"aunt\" [?], May 23, 1859. Regrets that he could not finish the letter the night before, but was overcome by sleep; reveals that he will come to Williamsburg soon to become engaged; informs her that the weather has been quite warm; shares news of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $5, the amount of Mrs. Saunders' donation to the Bible Society of Virginia; informs him that the money is also intended as the first payment toward making George T. Wilson, son of Reverand G.T. Wilson, a life member; thanks him for the kind care he received while a houseguest at his home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a note to him; hopes that he will accede to his wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that Mary has been extremely sick for a week, but it appears that she is recovering; will return home next week if she continues to improve; regrets that he has no concrete information to give him regarding Mr. Hughes; advises him that if Lou has made up her mind about Hughes, that there is little he can do to stop the wedding; was sorry to hear of the death of A.C. McCandlish but was told by Robby that his habits were bad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard of Lou's impending marriage but is concerned that she is a bit young, being not yet twenty; assures her that Mary is quite recovered and has an enormous appetite; Mr. Garrett has gone up to Court today, so she will have three or four servants to sleep in the house and protect her and the baby; informs her that the baby is getting fatter every day, but still has no teeth; asks after her garden and shares news on her own gardening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has waited to write til Lou set a date for her wedding, which will be on the 25th of April; was told by Mr. Hughes that he intends to meet him in Richmond; informs him that Lou could not do with less than $300 for the wedding; was told by Mama that the interest on the money earned from the sale of the servants along with what brother owes for Negro hires would be more than $300; asks if (cousin) Laura has yet gone to the Eastern Shore as they expect her every day. Bears ALS from Mary Lou Garrett,to \"uncle\" (Robert M. Garrett) Believes that $300 would not be even half enough for her wedding; assures him that she cannot do with less than $1500; sends love to Aunt Sue and the children; asks to have him send the $1500 as Mama agrees that it is not too much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that his wheat crop has been damaged by a hailstorm and fears he will get only a half a crop; hopes for rain because otherwise he will not make a good crop of corn or tobacco; discusses politics and who will be elected; informs him that his ankle is no better and hopes that he can send the \"receipt\" he made for his leg; has decided to go to White Sulphur Springs this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas just received the interest on her two bonds from the Messrs. Nottingham; has been expecting her to visit but realizes she does not know yet when she will be able to; hopes that her children have passed the critical point of scarlet fever and are now safely convalescing; informs her that he and Comfort are suffering from bad colds; shares the news that Hamilton Neale and Lizzy Smith are to be married this summer, and Robert Nottingham and Miss Byrd are to be married at length also; informs her that the new steamer Northampton is to make her first stop on this shore tomorrow, and on which one may safely and comfortably cross the bay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not had time to make the inquiries she wanted; deposited $100.66 in her account to bring her balance to $574.59; has not heard from (?) Guion; will send the ring she spoke of if he finds it; informs her that Mrs. Galt is in Norfolk staying at the Atlantic Hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent about a week dividing his time between Norfolk and Hampton and saw the Great Eastern; was appointed a delegate to the Democratic convention at Charlottesville as soon as he returned; rode up to the convention with Miss Maggie Parker and plans to go see her in September on the Eastern Shore when all the rest of her beaux have departed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks to gain the vote of W. Robertson Garrett for Tallie's husband (?); is afraid that the man will lose his office, and he has no other means of employment; informs her that Eliza's health has been poor lately; will not be able to make it down this winter as Eliza is taking care of some little servants who have lost their mother, and she is afraid that they will be mistreated if she leaves them; has had a severe attack which makes him more aware of his age and his mortality.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns Humphrey's and Taliaferro's check for $150 to him as it was not endorsed; informs him that there was no deposit made to his credit at that bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReported to General McClaws (McLaws) last Monday and was stationed at Young's farm at the mouth of the Warwick River; occupies the right of the line of defenses and is in command of the right battery; was told by General McClaws (McLaws) that General Magruder wished to take New-Port News (Newport News), but there are 11,000 men stationed at that place and there is little chance for a fight; will take winter quarters nearby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that George and his family have been staying with him since last summer; assures him that George has quit drinking and will hopefully do well; has been enjoying the company of Laura and family, who is at Hampden Sydney College in Prince Edward County; has a good crop this year but finds groceries and salt difficult to obtain; purchased salt for $25 a bushel last week, corn sells for $10 a barrel and wheat $4 a bushel; decribes the prosperity of the tobacco farmers in these times; feels that \"times will be worse after 1st of January if Lincoln attempts to carry out his Emancipation Proclamation\"; assures him that \"our success (in winning the war) is certain\"; informs him that Burnside will fight at Fredericksburg but is sure General Lee will defeat him whenever they meet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs now at the Military Institute (Virginia Military Institute) in Lexington; is told that a young man cannot be gotten in there, and that expenses are quite high, being $400-$500 per year; asks that Winder brings a letter to his (JWB) son Daniel in Colonel Gorgas' department if he comes up; will write to Colonel Smith and his son will write to him (RMG) as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Decided to write to her, though he does not know her, when Colonel W. read parts of her letter to him; has let his imagination wander to think of his home in the South, and wishes \"this cruel war was over\"; has amused himself by coaxing a rat of his hole and then throwing Colonel W.'s toothbrush at him; joined the Confederate Army with the notion \"that it was a mighty funny thing; that there was a good joke in it somewhere amp; that I was the Columbus to discover it\"; finally \"found the joke -- [through] curiosity morbid curiosity\" when he stumbled upon a group of Union troops who pressed him to go with them, and so became a prisoner; asks her not to mention that he wishes to go back again; describes an \"exchange\" ceremony (a funeral); closes with poetry that makes clear his desire to receive a letter from somone back in Dixie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that she will stop in Williamsburg on her way to Richmond to visit Cousin Mary Howard; shares news of many friends and relatives; informs her that Mary Garrett, daughter of Uncle Benjamin Garrett, is visiting and breaking many hearts; urges her to visit while Mary is there also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for his lack of correspondence; refutes the statement she made in her previous letter \"about an 'old aunt who gives offence (sic) by showing an interest in the family'\"; assures her that she is well-loved by all but that the younger generation is \"very negligent in the little etiquettes of life\"; informs her that Comfort is visiting them, but will leave soon as she is afraid of the smallpox and fears it will reach Hickory Grounds; shares the news that Winder Garrett is in love with Miss Bettie Custis and Van with Miss Jean Bright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not been able to get up to Eastville to get the blankets, paper, or envelopes for her since it has either rained, snowed, or been very cold lately; cannot \"see the slightest probability of borrowing you any money\" and Mother cannot make her a comfort; informs her that Nancy has not been able to work since last August, Patience has been sick, and the new cook has been in bed almost every day since she arrived, so all the work of the house lands on Mother; looked in Eastville for blankets but found only common ones that would not suit her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the receipt of the deposit in First National Bank and asks that she let her know as soon as she receives it; informs her that Captain Turner died a few days before; shares the news that Cousin R. took Mollie away with him and that Uncle John left a few minutes before for the island; asks when she will visit; would like Aunt Susan and Lottie to send her some scraps of worsted for her bed quilt; shares news of friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Miss Sarah Mallett telling her of the extreme illness of Cousin Susan, being of the heart; was informed that Dr. Yardley thought Susan could not live through the night; informs her that Miss Lizzie Savage is visiting Eyre Hall; shares news of the activities of various relatives; describes the damage caused by windstorms; fears that they will have no fruit this year as the cold spring has destroyed the crop; have been two fires since last she wrote, and a neighbor's stable with all his horses and a cow were burned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas elected a Professor at Giles College on the fourth of July; does not wish to take her money because she needs to have it for herself; informs her how to send a box or a trunk, but also tells her that it would be very costly, and believes the clothes will be suitable for the boys; informs her that John is back from Scotland and would like to teach school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks if she thinks she is an affectionate niece, \"to write to my old Aunt twice a week\"; informs her that Mrs. Taliaferro is back in Williamsburg after a trip to Canada; has organized a choir of the Mercer family, since the Southalls refused to participate; shares the news that Mary Stubbs has a baby girl about three weeks old, but does not know what she will name her; is pleased with the visits that Mr. Tucker and his wife make to her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the box of presents she sent; thanks her for the two beautiful dresses she sent; has made up her black Africa dress and feels very exquisite in it; informs her of the loss of Mary Stubbs' infant daughter; shares the news that Mr. Southall and Lizzie have a baby daughter; the election at the Asylum has retained all the old officers; expects Miss Fanny Crump for a visit the first of January; informs her that \"one of your Eastern Shore girls,\" Miss Brown, has visited Williamsburg, and that she likes her a great deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that a decision has been made in her suit against William Evans; explains that the suit took so long to settle because the court was trying to determine exactly how much money was due her; informs her that the amount due her should be paid within four months from the date of the decree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes for information on Aunt Charlotte's condition, as he has been informed that she is very ill; explains that Van's engagement has been terminated as his fiancée, Miss Mattie Children, has run off and married Mr. Lindsay of Pulaski; describes Van as bearing this information \"very nobly and I think is not seriously wounded\"; informs her that their new house will be complete the first of September and begs her to come see it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that Ma has put off her visit to the Eastern Shore until Van comes to visit his home, since she will be able to stay longer if she waits; is relieved that Aunt Charlotte is much better now; explains that Miss Mary Sherwell is to go to New York for a few weeks because her health is bad; expects Professor Garrett and his bride later in the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written Mr. Nottingham in regards to the bond he owes and will write to her as soon as he responds; expects to lose at least half the amount due from Mr. Shellan's estate; shares news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been very ill for a long time; wanted to return to Northampton the next day, but as she is still too weak to dress, she will have to wait at least another week; mentions the death of Uncle Tom Nottingham after a long illness; informs her of the activities of other members of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been better lately; has been diagnosed by Dr. Page as being worn down from \"nervous depression\"; has been advised to travel a bit in order to recover fully; received an invitation to visit with a family in the Blue Ridge section of Maryland and will go there in a few days; expects to travel to Northampton later in the season; informs her that Miss Lucie Jamison (the sister of Cousin Carie Nottingham) is quite ill and is expected to pass away soon; has been informed by Mr. and Mrs. Custis of Accomac that the railroad will run through Northampton, a desirable prospect if it increases property value. Also correspondence from Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to \"auntie\". Thanks her for her \"kind thoughtfulness\" and asks her to come to visit during the cold weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the wonderful Christmas presents she sent; mentions that the whole family misses her a great deal; informs her that Mr. Wharton went to Norfolk for the holidays and has a new suit of clothes; cannot understand the extravagance of Mr. Wharton unless he is seriously debating matrimony; mentions that they have received a letter from Julia in which there was enclosed a photograph of Rob; was upset to hear of Uncle John's poor health and hopes Cousin Comfort is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be very accomplished when she returns home as Dr. Tabb has been teaching her how to eat fish, play whist, and boil eggs; asks for news of Winder; mentions that she is fast becoming a brunette and enjoying it; describes the pleasantness of being near the water; asks for news of friends and family and sends greetings to many.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been asked by the editor of the Cleburn Chronicle to reply to an attack on Governor Coke by the Galveston News, and to condense some articles from the New York Herald; has yet to take out his license to practice law; describes the town of Cleburn as being \"a tolerable little country town, with a population of about 1200, and growing quite fast\"; informs him that the prairie lands in this area will produce 20,000 bales of cotton, which will sell for $50-$75 per bale; gives the prices of flour ($6 a barrel), good cows ($6 a head), horses ($25-$50), and corn ($0.25 per bushel after September 1st); is currently staying at a hotel but is eagerly awaiting a position in a private home to teach for an hour or two a day; mentions that the whole state is crowded with lawyers; informs him that the land laws are complicated and provide most of the revenue to be gained in this profession; was obliged to ride with the driver when traveling to Cleburn as the stage was filled with ladies, and as a result was treated to the view of a \"magnificent country\"; describes the people as \"healthy, but their eyes look dull, and they are generally listless and inanimate\"; mentions that the people are hard-working and thrifty, and that Cleburn \"makes no pretensions to anything like fashion or refinement, but they appear to be very good plain people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook the hair that was sent immediately to Madame De Vourges to be made up as soon as it was received; informs her that Mary Garret's (sic) hair is so tangled that it would not be worth making is up, and the same is true for Mrs. Vest's; misses Comfort a great deal, but knows she will be happier being with her father; fears Comfort is sick; shares news of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites because he would like to know the date of his birth; asks also for the age of his sister Lucy, who is going to school at the Normal collage (sic); would like to go to Williamsburg next fall before going to school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that the package was sent back to Baltimore, but that he has sent it down again to Dr. Van Garrett, and it should be in Yorktown on Thursday morning; is sorry to hear of Cousin Sue's illness; sends his love to all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that the children are greatly looking forward to the trip to going to see her; describes everyone as looking well; mentions the weather as being \"real hot summer weather\" and that no one is yet wearing winter hats or garments. Bears signature from Willie Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, to \"aunt\". Has spent one of his dimes on three apples but still has a quarter and a nickel left; mentions that he makes a nickel every week for carrying the milk; informs her that the President passed through Nashville and they all had a flag to wave; is sent down each day to the meat store for Mama, but could not go today because his knee is sore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad built up his stock with dry goods and shoes, etc., and left town in October; still owes some money that has to be paid back; informs her that Mr. Bell has moved out to Hickory Ground, and that Clara Nottingham was married a week ago; would like to come to visit but would lose too much if he came now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses grief for the death of Aunt Susan, her (LG) mother; asks why Susan was laid in the churchyard; sends her love to Uncle Robert; informs her that the sale of all her father's personal property at Chester will take place next Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that the photograph she received is of a lady who claims to be 15, dating her existence from the date of her marriage; mentions that the lady would like to have a good husband to share her life with; has been advised to get married but to wait for a first rate chance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes in great detail the visit of \"our President\" (Rutherford B. Hayes) to Nashville; mentions the appearance of Mrs. Hayes in terms of her dress and the manner in which she wears her hair; has been invited to Pulasky (sic); sends love and asks for news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets not being able to visit Williamsburg this season; describes Mountain Lake as being \"a lovely place and the people are friendly and sociable as can be\"; plans to stay in Mountain Lake a little while longer, then will go to a sulphur spring for a short time before returning to their home; has met a girl from Norfolk who had visited Williamsburg and knows both the Colemans and the Tylers; thanks Van through her for the college souvenir he sent her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that her father Dr. Coleman valued no man above her (LG) brother Van; is comforted by the friendship of them both; was disappointed that she did not come up to the house; realized later that she would need a special invitation (after her father's funeral).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is quite disappointed that they will not be able to meet this summer; hopes that she can travel to Petersburg next Saturday to be able to see her; has received several invitations to stay with various families, but the locations are too far off the way home that she will not be able to accept them; describes the nicest compliment she has received as coming from Virginia Lassiter, \"who said I reminded her of you -- my voice and manner\"; reports that Father has been ill with hay fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that she will be joining the party at Eggleston, along with Cousin Mary, Sue, and Van; regrets he cannot be there as well; reports that Cousin Sallie Winder had called her home Lorton; feels indebted to Cousin Mary's genealogical work and asks if there is any news related to her search; thanks her for the pictures of Lorton Hall and Lorton Church, which are now on display in the library at Ridgefield; reports that Carrie's health is almost entirely recovered; had read in a paper that a northern university had bestowed the degree of L.L.D. upon President Tyler of William and Mary; hopes that she will be able to visit his home soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Hattie is quite sick, and feels that she would feel better if she heard from Van; reports that Van has been silent for a long while, and so they believe he is very sick; mentions that \"la grippe\" is going around, and that Virginia is fighting it off while Hattie seems to be about to come down with a severe case of it; had thought the wedding was not till June, but was told by Hattie that she and Van have decided on the first of April; asks if she will be able to make a visit after the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been quite busy as Mother and Hattie have been otherwise occupied, so all the social duties have fallen to her; has been fighting off the grippe; informs her that Miss Coleman of Williamsburg will be visiting Mrs. Burns in New Orleans; reports that Hattie is better but still looks tired from la grippe; mentions that there will be a masque ball held tonight but since there will be eight held before the Carnival closes, she does not feel obliged to go; hopes she feels better now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot be in New Orleans with them for Mardi Gras; describes in very great detail the events of Mardi Gras; explains that the procession has just passed her house and will return from uptown soon; reports that she is writing a condolence letter for a friend whose husband has passed away, and is struck by the contrast of a man lying on his deathbed and the jollity and gaiety of the festival; informs her that Hattie will be married sometime after the 26th of April.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad that the plates were received unbroken; hopes the flowers she sent will live; expresses how highly she thinks of her by the simple act of sending her the platters; asks that she display the picture of Mr. Davis in her house; would like a picture of the prison and asks if her brother Robbie could send her one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to imagine her in this Devonshire town; describes her surroundings and her activities there; asks her to remember her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReassures her that she may have her photograph; will send her photograph as soon as she returns home; is pleased to be asked to become an annual member of the Colonial Capital branch of the A.P.V.A.; informs her that she and her cousin plan to be in Williamsburg for a few days; hopes to see her and her sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the photograph that she had wanted; reports that she had been called home to Richmond suddenly because of the death of her sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns her book by mail; thanks her for the hours they spent together while she and Mary were in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like to be with her in Williamsburgh (sic), \"finals or no finals\"; will not be able to visit because she is recovering from severe illnesses she has suffered all winter; remembers fondly the time she spent with her; hopes she has \"a beautiful commencement week!\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been told that her (LG) presence has really pleased the Williamsburg party; writes to thank her again; is suffering from a bad headache; sends her latest photograph and mentions that if she does not want it, she should put it in the fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for her kindness that she has shown; explains that Mrs. Page has not been able to come to Richmond, and so her son Mr. Arthur Page accompanies the party of Miss McCormack; thanks her for her readiness to call on Mrs. Page when she reached Williamsburg; mentions the possibility of visiting Williamsburg with Mrs. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastises her for not informing her that she would be in Richmond for a longer time; was upset to find that she was in Richmond for several days, thinks that she treated both her and Coralie Johnston quite badly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates her on the birth of her daughter; asks her to write and tell of the baby as soon as she feels well enough; sends congratulations to Van as well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not written to her because he was waiting for the circulars about Old Bruton Church; surmises that they were sent to his nephew, R.E. Lee, Jr., believes that it is important to preserve the old; remembers the good times they spent together; would like to see her again and assures her that when he comes to Williamsburgh (sic) he will accept her invitation to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks where he found the authority for claiming that her ancestor Sir George Yeardly \"was the son of a merchant sailor, and of humble and obscure birth\"; indicates her indignation resulting from this claim; prevails upon his fairness as a historian to publish only the facts; includes excerpts copied from the \"Yeardly Genealogy\" which she possesses and offers to have him peruse if he would visit her home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares social news of relatives and mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her invitation to visit; asks if she may come another time; mentions that she is quite fond of her and Miss Mary; has been in New York for ten days and will remain there another week before she returns home; reports that New York is \"very big and bright.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not forgotten his promise to escort her to the opening of the Jamestown Tercentennial; will meet her at the Virginia Building early Friday morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes that she could not be in Williamsburg on the 5th; landed in Boston a week ago after having taken the Mediterranean route from Naples; will do some shopping in New York; has enjoyed her summer but is looking forward to returning home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has put the colored card from Boston that she sent into an album of souvenirs; is very busy with her debutante \"daughter\" and her coming out this season; relives her youth in the coming-out of her debutante; will publish another story next summer; reports that her eyes are troubling her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not responding to her Christmas card earlier; describes in great detail what a wonderful, noble, and great gentleman her father was; is thankful for the friendship that her father showed him; looks forward to being with him again after this life; reminisces about Williamsburg and the happy times he spent there in youth; believes that education involves more than book-learning, and declares that \"what you get out of people, places, situations, environment means more to the mind than in the formative period\"; contemplates moving to St. Louis to be with his son, whose wife died 12-15 years ago and who is lonely now; regrets deepely that he was not able to be there for Cousin Letty's death, and that he was not able \"to put her sacred dust away as I had promised her.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary \"adopted a resolution authorizing the erection of the monument of which you wrote\"; reports that a copy of the resolution will be mailed to her by the Secretary. Bears signature from Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple to Lottie Garrett, July 6, 1909. Has received her letter that informed her of the action of the Board of Visitors; has yet to receive the letter from the Secretary; asks who the Secretary is and why he has not done what he has been ordered to do; reports that the work is begun and she will soon send the workers the inscription; asks her to preserve this letter from Mr. Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been keeping a diary of her trip that she will share when she returns home; gives details of her journey; hopes her children are behaving. Includes signature from Hattie (Mrs. Van Garrett), on board the S.S. Wensleydale, to Josie (?). Reports that it is so cold that she is wearing her heavy tan jacket from her trousseau; hopes that her children have not been much trouble; has yet to be seasick, along with Cousin Lottie and Van.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill travel from the port at Savannah, Georgia, by train to Black Mountain on their return journey; thanks her for her sweet letters; reports that he has visited Old Barking Church where they saw the Winder Cenotaph and encloses the inscription, describing the ancestry of John Winder of Grays Inn, buried there in 1699; has seen the original charter for the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares reminisces of her sister, who had not long before passed away; mourns her death; shares information pertaining to the will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a few more excerpts from the book he is writing about the Civil War; asks her note that \"the whole purpose of the book is against war (physical combat) as a method of settling any question among civilized people\"; mentions that he \"was glad to read... of Mr. Carnegie's gift toward settlement of national questions by arbitration.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes rescuing a Confederate soldier who was laying horribly mutilated in a garret; insisted on visiting the soldier even though he was a Yankee soldier; informs her that he met her father at the bedside of this Confederate soldier; encloses more excerpts of his book on the Civil War; explains that his motivation in writing the book is to represent the War in a non-biased way from a man who was there for the sake of future generations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes her a happy birthday; hopes she is continuing to improve herself; describes his trip to New York with members of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of her sightseeing in The Hague.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the new horse arrived, so they all went for a drive to try him out; is relieved that she goes to visit Van and the children every day while she is away; informs her that Father is looking well and is recovering from his long illness; describes her home there; asks about news of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that he has finished illustrating Mr. Widener's book; sends her the address of Albert Rosenthal so she may write to him about the painting she would like appraised; wonders if the painting is the one of Washington; informs her that Mr. W.E. Havemeyer would pay handsomely for this painting; assures her that if she has not sold it by the time Mr. Widener returns to America, that he will show it to Mr. Widener who may wish to purchase it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her to retain Mr. Rosenthal to appraise a tinted portrait of Washington to determine its value and whether it is unique; informs her that if she knows the history of the painting on glass of Lady Hestor Stanhope it would be more valuable than the Washington portrait regardless of whether it was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds or not; informs her that the Earl of Rosebery would almost certainly be interested in her portrait of Lady Stanhope; advises her that if she is not satisfied with the appraisal of Mr. Rosenthal, she should write to Dr. Rosenbach.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Mr. Henkels and described her portrait of Washington to him; reports that Mr. Henkels believes the portrait to be worth between $800 and $1000 as it is quite rare; describes how to examine the portrait of Lady Stanhope to determine whether it is a stipple engraving varnished and painted onto glass, as Mr. Henkels believes it is; gives information about Mr. Henkels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad she had received the advice of Mr. Henkels in addition to the offer of Dr. Rosenbach for the Washington portrait; advises her to use Mr. Henkels' price as leverage for securing a deal with Dr. Rosenbach; reports that Mr. Henkels is also willing to act as her agent in the sale of the portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his return trip to Williamsburg; reports that everything is nice and green and the crops are quite good; shares news of Williamsburg; informs her that Williamsburg just missed the violent storm that swept up the Atlantic coast on the first.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he will not be able to visit this week after all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not accept her invitation to visit as his trip to Richmond was quite short; informs her that all of her family are in his thoughts, ever since he left college (William and Mary) in '98; is leaving soon to go to New York with the President (Woodrow Wilson); reports that the President may make a quiet and informal visit to Williamsburg; has spoken to the President about how good she and her family were to him while he was in college; asks her to keep the possible visit of the President quiet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote sent with a box of candy to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that his children are doing well on their examinations; reports that many of the boys at the college have had to leave school, either to enlist or to work on the farms; is glad to hear she has the doctor's permission to leave the sanitorium soon and hopes her recovery is permanent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip to England in great detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that a tornado swept through her neighborhood, but her home escaped damage; describes the damage in the surrounding area; will go up to New Orleans in the car; will leave to return to Williamsburg next Saturday night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to express his pride in his father; thanks him for all he has done for him throughout his life; was very honored when he came to visit; misses his family greatly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip south through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; expects to reach Louisiana on Wednesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Remembers her and mentions that his \"recollection of her (her mother) is one of the most beautiful things in my college life\"; explains that she is the only thing that draws him to Williamsburg; asks her to let him know when she is to be in town so that he can see her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares a great deal of family and neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Ware, their new minister from Clarke County, gave his first sermon on Sunday; mentions that although he is 25, he looks no more than 17; informs her that Miss Ida Peed and a Mr. Bayly were married last week, but owing to a confusion with the minister over the time appointed for the wedding, the ceremony did not occur until 3 a.m. that night; shares a great deal of other family news and occurences in the neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReassures her that she is being overly anxious about her (CLGN) state of health; would like to go to the Island for two months; shares news of other family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been able to find anything like Mary's dress; encloses samples of fabric that are $0.25 per yard; describes the fashion in dresses this season; reports that Mrs. Ann Seymour died the night before after an illness of just a few days; hopes that she will come to visit in November before the cold really starts to set in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that Mrs. Walter H. Page of New York will be at the Colonial Inn in Williamsburg the following Thursday; asks her if she could call upon Mrs. Page while she is there; reports that she has been ill all winter and has just returned from the Bahamas; mentions that Mr. Page is a prominent editor-publisher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that he should be thankful that Carra is to marry a Virginian and will live near them; asks him to tell Hattie to send a list of presents; shares news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrieves for the loss of her (LG) friend Mr. Thompson; begs her to come visit so that she may comfort her; mentions that her husband is off to hold court in Shreveport soon; informs her of the news of other family members. Bears signature from Virginia (?) to cousin Lottie Garrett. Begs her to come visit this winter; sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she forgot to send her a scrap of the material for the dress so she could match scarf, gloves, etc.; asks that Lottie sell the kid gloves for $1.25 for she will send her new ones that will fit; describes the suits she has just sent off to Northampton; shares that Nan is coming to visit on the 24th and will stay for several weeks; describes a torch light procession in Baltimore that was so large that it took an hour to pass by; relates that two men were shot during the procession, one dying instantly and one passing away an hour later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that Maria Savage has returned from Philadelphia and that her cousin Henrietta has come down also, but that Maria and Mr. William Savage have since returned home; shares the news that Maria's visit with her uncle was mysteriously cut short, as she had planned to stay at least until Christmas, if not the entire winter; gives news of many acquaintances, including a local wedding; is excited that her room is finished now, but the house will not be completed this year as the workmen have all been released for the winter; asks that she come to visit as there is plenty of space in her room; looks forward to the completion of the house so that Aunt Susan, Uncle Garrett, and the children can come for a visit; sends love to all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares news of many common acquaintances; tries to put to rest the rumors that Mr. Boyden is now her beau by saying that he is simply filling the place of her brother while he is away; shares a great deal of information about neighbors and friends; was sorry to hear of his sickness, but as he is well again now she won't speak of the sad subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Nannie was slighted that the last letter they received from her did not include Nannie's name; relates that Mrs. Hansford gave birth to a \"little heir to her estate\"; begs her to persuade Bayly and Cousin Kate to come visit; informs her that the filling has fallen out of her tooth and that she is very worried about the state of it; refuses to go see the dentist in Williamsburg because he is from the Asylum and she is afraid of him; asks if Van can treat her tooth; shares much information about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad that he enjoyed his trip to Tennessee but is eager to see him again; informs him that there will be a meeting in Yorktown next week for preliminary measures for the Centennial of 1880; expects many people will go to the meeting; relates that Dr. Wise has been elected visiting physician for the Asylum with an annual salary of $1,200, but will retain his position at the College; shares news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing sooner; explains that she has had no time to do anything since Sue was so anxious to have her suit to wear on Christmas Day; is working hard on Mary's dress to have it ready by Sunday; informs her that Father has gone up to Richmond to see about the state stock; relates that Ma has been quite sick but is now much better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a photograph of herself to refresh her memory; is excited that she will finally come to visit them; informs her that Carrie is improving and that \"the baby looks like a different child\"; relate that Mother has been quite ill with a cold but is getting better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that Van will only stay for a fortnight; asks that she be informed if there is any change in Aunt Charlotte's condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to thank Van for the invitations to the College (of William and Mary?) finals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for finally sending a letter; shares news of acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas found jet-headed pins inexpensive and so has purchsed some as they are very useful in mourning; mentions that Cousin Kate and Cousin Richard have gone to Frederick; is proud of the way she is running the house in their absence; has found that grey, solid black, and drab are the most popular colors for clothing for a lady; informs her that calico suits are very fashionable; suggests that the girls send some money to her a few weeks before they need their winter clothing so that she has time to look around and find the most reasonable prices; mentions that Miss White and Mr. Lynch were married and off Sand Shoal before anyone at Eastville knew the wedding had occured; was sad to learn that Mr. Craighill and Maggie lost their young child to sickness on a visit to Northampton; believes she has found a situation for her father; has been able to find the English needles at only one place; mentions that Sallie Upshur will be teaching at Staunton next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that he send for her on Wednesday if possible, but will be ready to go on the day they originally agreed to if he desires it; thanks him for sending her on this visit; believes that Loyd (sic) may come for a visit to Williamsburg; asks him to tell Van that when she returns she wants to read Shakespear (sic) to appear \"wise and knowing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been hoping that she would receive a letter from him; believes the change in air has done her well; was able to see Cousin Kate, but Cousin Richard has gone up to Philadelphia and Bayly had yet to hear of her arrival; thanks her father for this trip and promises to \"look out for a rich beau, and when I get very rich I will pay you back\"; asks why none of their family's names have become famous and insists that merit has been overlooked in favor of locality; asks that he write to Cousin Monroe as they have few rich relations and \"cannot afford to slight any of these\"; informs him that Mary's baby is doing well but only wishes that Mary would leave the nurse behind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her gift; informs her that the services he performs for her are done with \"the utmost pleasure\"; hopes that God keeps her well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the presents she sent; informs her that Lottie is invited to Miss Lena Harding's wedding; has heard that Brother (?) can \"play a number of duets, had stopped chewing, wore kid gloves to school, and never got mad\"; shares more news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Father determined there is no position for a young lawyer in Williamsburg, so Winder has gone to Texas to find employment; is saddened to have Winder gone; wishes that Cousin Comfort accompany her Aunt on her visit; will send the hats by way of Florence Custis because she would rather they be trimmed there; mentions that Miss Henry was engaged to her cousin, but just before the wedding \"she had conscientious scruples, and discarded him and all of the family.\" Bears signature from Lottie Garrett to \"Auntie\". Asks if she could only stay in Baltimore two or three more days so that Florence can deliver the bonnets; trusts Comfort's taste more than anyone and would like her to trim the bonnets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastises her for not writing since she left; was asked by Charlie McLean to send his love; informs her that Charlie was saddened to not see her (SG) before she left as he does not think he'll be able to make it back to Williamsburg for another three years; asks that she have her photograph taken as she (MWG) would really like one; shares news from Van's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves the drive should be postponed until Wednesday as the weather is bad; \"Williamsburg evidently has its April in March.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him and his daughter's kindness; would like to thank him also on behalf of the convalescents for his kindess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the gift she has sent by Hattie; informs her that she gave her a priceless gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that she and Coralie will be there around six o'clock; regrets that Miss Garrett's sister will not be there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spoken to the Governor and learned that the position was first offered to Mr. Wise, and when he refused it was offered to Stovall; believes that if Stovall refuses the position, that he (ACG) has a good chance of securing it; feels that had he (ACG) stayed in Richmond after Mr. Wise's refusal, he would have had an excellent chance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the circumstances of his mother's severe illness which caused her excruciating pain. Note, this is written over another letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares news of her doings and of her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares a poem with her correspondent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her correspondent that the trim she uses for cotton chemises and nightgowns is fairly inexpensive, about ten cents a yard; was able to get wide chintz for twelve and a half cents a yard; fears that it is now all sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels that her correspondent need not fear smallpox; relates how she is living next door to a home in which six people died of the smallpox and that the window of her home is not more than three yards from the open window of the house of the sick and she was never taken ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her correspondent that she has \"captured 'the catch of Morehead',\" a gentleman named James Richard Young; explains that Young is one of the prominent men in North Carolina; will be residing in Raleigh; shares information about his five children, ranging in age from about 22 to ten years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts chiefly of Mr. Richard R. Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed in which 1,000 acres of land in Harrison County, Virginia, were sold to John Reedle by John Philips of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Robert G. Scott, Captain of the Rifle Company attached to the 68th Regiment, Virginia Militia, to Lieutenant Richard Garrett, informing him that the officers of the Regiment will meet to begin their training on the fifth Wednesday of April at the Rawleigh Tavern in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by Alexander W. Green swearing that he is acquainted with Timothy Jones, a \"free man of color, and now a resident of York County,\" who served in the Revolutionary War and lost one of his legs in action at Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons to appear in court on behalf of Henry and Levon Smith, accused of assaulting George Elliot. Signed by Samuel Sheild, Clerk of the Court of York County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments mainly pertaining to inheritance suits in which Richard Garrett or Alexander C. Garrett served as Commissioner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments pertaining to the estate of Polly Pigg, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes stories, reminiscences, and speeches of various members of the Garrett family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes many calling cards and place cards of various members of the Garrett family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted volume of an address at Yorktown delivered by Colonel Alexander C. Garrett, on the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet belonging to Miss (Lottie?) Garrett. Published in 1900.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of an article celebrating Robert E. Lee as a great general.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet containing Biblical verses and hymn verses. Given to Susan Yardley and Montie from Aunt Mary and Aunt Sue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted version of a hymn, given to \"his Virginia cousins\" by Richard Watson Gilder, composer of the hymn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiploma of Richard Garrett, 1830, from College of William and Mary written in latin.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Correspondence of the Garrett family of Williamsburg, Va., concerning family and social news, politics, and the Civil War. Earlier letters deal mainly with business and political news, as several Garrett family members, including Richard R. Garrett, Alexander C. Garrett, and Dr. Robert M. Garrett, were involved in the politics of 19th century Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Robert M. Garrett and his brothers Alexander C. Garrett and B. F. Garrett concerning the sale of \"Yardley,\" Northampton County, Va. There are letters written to Dr. Robert M. Garrett's daughter, Lottie Garrett, by David E. Cronin concerning his memoir of the Vest Mansion and the Civil War occupation of Williamsburg and portraits owned by Lottie Garrett.","Includes letters, dated from 1897 to 1911, written to Miss Lottie Garrett by American novelist Mary Johnston (1870-1936). Also includes a letter, 25 December 1863, written by Asa Hartz, a Confederate soldier held at Johnson's Island Federal Prison, describing the everyday life of a prisoner during the Civil War. Collection contains certificate, 1832, of services of a black Revolutionary War soldier.","Excuses himself for not writing sooner as he was ill; believed that Mr. Armstrong gave him (RG) the receipt for the eight dollars for the entire liquidation of his account; informs him that his father's account is now entirely settled; regrets that he (RG) finds it \"inconvenient, at present, to patronize the Star.\"","Scope and Contents Defines happiness as consisting \"of the exercises of the mind, and the development of its various faculties\"; believes learning is for the \"favoured many\"; advocates the stimulation of the mind as a way to bring moral virtues into the light \"from the darkness in which they were enveloped, and the latent sparks of the moral faculty, Concience (sic), amp; virtue (are) kindled into a flame and excited to action.\"","Congratulates him on being elected Attorney for the counties of James City and Warwick (?); asks if he has turned Scott or Seward Whig since those counties are Whig; finds it suspicious especially when he (ACG) speaks of carrying the Locofocos by 8,000; will examine Mr. Mason's father's papers if he (SG) is called an heir or a son of Adam Mason; asks him to tell Bowden that the Groves land claim will be reopened and a new investigation begun; will call the claim up for consideration with Mr. Barbour and expects to get it.","Scope and Contents Shares details of his journey from Norfolk by ship; was welcomed quite kindly by the Garretts; mentions family and mutual friends; informs her that \"they will never forgive you if you do not come when Rosina comes\"; will board at Mr. Bicks', as will Rosina.","Was approached by Mr. N.I. Winder as to the least amount that would purchase one half of Yardley that belongs to Nottingham, Garrett, and Lauretta; found the way Mr. Winder wanted to advertise the sale objectionable; has raised the purchase price to $11,000-12,000, subject to his and Lauretta'a approval; informs him that there are many people wanting to buy Yardley, and that Peter S. Bowdoin has offered more than a fair price for it; hopes to sell the whole of Yardley for $10.500 at private sale.","Scope and Contents Believes that Yardley will sell for $9,000 in August at public sale; is eager to sell the house, as is Lauretta, as it seems to be depreciating; informs him that this year's rent will be paid in grain; mentions that Lauretta and Charlotte are in agreement as to the sale of the plantation next to Yardley; informs him of the death of William P. Custis, who has given his entire estate, worth $80,000 to $100,000 to his widow.","Was convinced that the August Court day would be a better time to sell Yardley; added into the advertisement for the sale statements concerning average crop yield; believes Yardley will sell for more at private sale, rather than public sale; informs him that Mr. Nottingham concurs and is willing to sell Yardley for $9,500 or even $9,000; suggests not selling for less than $9,500 at this time; will send again the $87.91 he owes him if he (RMG) will send a receipt.","Scope and Contents Explains that she did not intend to be negligent in not writing; remembers the time she spent in Williamsburg with fondness; informs her that her mother had recovered rapidly after she (RW) returned from Williamsburg, but had been attacked by a disease of the eyes a fortnight ago; feels that the country is \"unusually tame\" as no visitors have arrived yet; shares news of friends and family and sends her love.","Scope and Contents Has been ill with a sore throat and was unable to write; describes herself as \"too fat amp; too happy, to go to the Eastern Shore sooner than the 4th July\"; gives news of many mutual acquaintances.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her well-wishes; fears being a \"nominal christian\" and has fallen in love with the \"christian character\"; believes there was not a better man than the pastor of her church and fears the \"lukewarmness of his flock... will shorten his days, the recent dissipation seems to give him so much pain\"; did not go to the vice-president's, John Tyler's, party the night before because she was tired and sleepy and the weather was damp; gives news of all the people currently in town; misses her home but knows Mrs. Garrett would like her to stay till after the fourth of July.","Scope and Contents Has just returned from a trip to Northampton County, accompanied by his cousin Miss Wise; saw many young ladies in Northampton that he (BFG) is not acquainted with, mentioning Miss Neale, Miss Wilson, Miss Ellen Upshur, Miss S. Parker, Miss Mary Tazewell, and Miss Skipwith; mentions that having an \"excellent heart... is the estimable quality in a young lady\"; is \"anxious to see the Alumni Association put into full and complete operation\" and believes that \"a glorious institution may be established\" regarding the association; informs him that his friend Jno. G. Upshur is \"as true a friend of Wm. amp; Mary as can be found anywhere. He vindicated her character and claims to the patronage of the south in a handsomely written and spirited argument in the Richmond Enquirer last year after his visit\"; is looking forward to seeing everyone on the fourth of July.","Scope and Contents Has been participating in a whirl of social events which she has enjoyed, but later questioned whether the social events were all there is to life; has been taught \"to enjoy with liveliest zest the pure outpourings of disinterested friendship, amp; the exalted sentiments of the upright, cultivated mind\"; has made some new acquaintances and would set him up with one, except that she is eighteen months older than he; informs him that Ma and Pa are expecting him this summer; was glad to hear \"the cause of temperance was prospering in Wmsbg\" and mentions that \"some of my favourites have signed the pledge.\"","Scope and Contents Is upset to think that distance has caused their friendship to falter; mentions that \"once more the Star of my Destiny beamed on the horizon of my brightest dream\" by the appearance of Fanny, with whom he is in love; believes he will be surprised to learn that \"Bat\" (?) is engaged to a wealthy and accomplished girl; will help him in any way he can if he wishes to relocate to Mr. Jones's neighborhood, and believes that his chances of success with a girl of Mr. Jones's home are quite favorable; informs him that their fourth of July was quite dull and less liquor drunk than anyone would have guessed; is a devotee to the cause of temperance, and remarks that it seems to be predominate.","Scope and Contents Informs him that they are now debating the convention question and assures him that the bill will be defeated; hopes to be home by the 20th as they are trying to adjourn by that time; has much interesting news to share with him about \"the Whig and Democratic Conventions and other incidents of the season\"; informs him that \"The Assembly has helped the bill relative to the Bruton Parish fund, according to the wish of York, and she is now entitled to demand and recieve (sic) her own, and to dispose of it as she may please.\"","Scope and Contents Has had little time to write as what time he had \"has been devoted to some fair lassies... a courting man should never be held accountable for delay of this kind\"; enjoyed the time he and Conway had at Old Point; was prevented by rain in \"executing my designs upon Miss ---\"; has been convinced to go to the South this winter, which will prevent his return to college; encloses $10 in thanks to him; asks for all the news from college.","Informs him that his friends in New York are seeking some oysters, asks about the \"prospect of their gratification.\"","Scope and Contents Will explain the neglect of his not writing when he comes to Williamsburg on the third; expects that he will come to stay with him at least a month; details the diversions in store for him, such as \"an introduction to the belles of Petersburg amp; the neighboring counties, a trip to Nottoway, a visit to some of my prettty cousins in Greensville, and frequent discussions on politics\"; informs him of his [RE] mother's death; asks to be remembered to their mutual friends.","Explains that he forgot his diploma and his certificate in Williamsburg and gives him directions on how to procure each and where to send them so he will have them before Isle of Wight County court begins; explains that they were required of Ruffin before they would allow him to qualify; describes some people he has met in Smithfield already; is not sure of his prospects there as yet.","Scope and Contents Describes his trip to Richmond; informs her that \"we had the most exciting session by far we have had this winter. The democrats made the whigs back out fairly from the election of a United States Senator\"; describes party he attended for Miss Hill and Mrs. Ashton at Mr. Parishe's; was ill from the food at the party but is now recovered; informs her that he saw no one at the party \"as handsome amp; to my eyes as sweet as my own Laura\"; called on Martha but found her indisposed and does not believe she will ever be in good health; has heard that Louisiana Barryham (?) has the ague and fever; mentions a revival in progress at the Fourth Baptist Church and that he went to hear Brother Walker at the Second Church; implores her to write to him.","Scope and Contents Writes to inform him that he is to be married on the 25th of June to a \"splendid woman in every attribute\"; has been very busy going to three to four parties a week; invites other members of the Garrett family through this letter; implores him to come to wait on him at the wedding.","Scope and Contents Has neglected to write as he has been very busy with his tax accounts; informs him that there is nothing happening in Smithfield and \"so you must content yourself this time by simply hearing of my dreadful melancholy and despairing thoughts\"; mentions the rumors that he is courting Mag again as having started at the wedding in Surry and denies any truth to them; describes the lady's anger at him as being so great that \"I do not even visit Mag nor even walk the street with her in her evening strolls\"; missed seeing him at J. Wilson's wedding; mentions the depression that he felt while at the wedding in remembering the time he'd spent there the year before and how he fully expected \"a favourable result\" to his courting; received an invitation to act as a groomsman at John Corsen's wedding next week; has promised Mary and Alice Coke that he will meet them at Old Point this summer and asks if he will go with them also.","Scope and Contents Asks him to write when he can; describes the \"grand celebration here on the 4th\" where he gave the address on the subject on Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican War; received many compliments on his address; has decided to speak on every occasion due to the successes he's had in addressing the Court and the crowd on the 4th; mentions that business is slow and has only four suits this term; is anxious for success; has not called on any ladies but will write to Susan if he does begin to court; will meet Mr. Leigh at Charlotte Court; has misplaced his account but is sure Mr. Leigh will pay the amount owed; believes Mr. Leigh owes him $30 but asks if he could send the account with his next letter.","Has not written before this because she has been very busy since she [LAW] left; shares news of many acquaintances and their goings-on, including weddings and courtships.","Scope and Contents Received the articles and letter she sent by Mr. Wheeler containing peaches, dried pears, and honey; has paid off her account with [?] N's store; informs her of several deaths, including that of William Bayly from an illness resulting from hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr. Marshall from worn-out constitution, and Dr. Yerby's youngest child from consumption; believes Mrs. Leah Bowden will not live much longer as her health is declining rapidly; mentions that Rose's cousins, Mrs. and Dr. Hayes and two daughters, will come to visit her after their visit to the President as Mrs. Hayes is the sister of President Polk; is pleased to tell her that Charlotte's health is improving and will soon be well again.","Describes the efforts he has made on his [JHP] behalf in writing to various people; informs him that no apology is necessary as he was glad to serve his constituent and friend.","Scope and Contents Escorted Mrs. Orgain to City Point on his way to Philadelphia; asks that he tell Miss Lauretta that he delivered her package to Mr. Ryle in Baltimore safely; felt \"very quer in being surrounded by my black fellow citizens, and in seeing the deference and respect shown them. They are the priviledged (sic) class -- the aristocracy of the Quaker City... my wrath has cooled, and I endeavor not to notice these sable gentlemen\"; describes a case he is currently working on with Mr. Boone; has made the acquaintance of an Englishman who wishes him to accompany him to Canada and then on to England, but he cannot for the money; has also met a Virginian who wishes him to accompany him to York.","Gave his letter to Judge Underwood, who has only had the time recently to reply; encloses Underwood's letter to him; informs him that the outcome of the slavery bill is very uncertain as yet; mentions that if the Texas Bill is taken up in advance of the Territorial Bills, the slavery bill will be defeated. Includes signature from J.R. Underwood to Thomas H. Bailey (sic). Describes the laws regarding the sale of land for taxes; advises his friend to hire an agent to determine when the lands were sold and whether the sales were regular; recommends his son Eugene Underwood as the man to investigate the matter if the lands lay south of the Green River and are military land.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear he likes his school; advises him to \"be studious, steady and moral, for your course will be watched with an eagle's eye\"; reminds him that he should obey the rules and regulations for his school, for otherwise all his efforts to be good will fail him; informs him that Mr. S.G. Cook received his letter and was pleased to hear from him; praises the letter he wrote to Penny as being the \"best written and dictated letter I have yet seen from you\"; admonishes him to not \"be led off from the path of rectitude by vicious young men, or the temptations by which you are surrounded\"; will only bring in a half crop of corn this year as the crops are not doing well; sends the love of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Asks that if he has received any money from Mr. Cooke or from Mr. William Jones to please forward it to him; notices that Mr. (?) is not at college this year and requests him to see if he can procure the $15 he owes him; has written to Mr. Henry Porter, who owes him $12, instructing him to give the money to him (ACG).","Scope and Contents Wishes he had received his letter sooner as it would have persuaded more people to vote for his side; informs him that his side won the vote by eighteen votes and that \"the question is now considered settled -- we hear men of all parties speak of the Bill as the law of the land\"; mentions that Southall feigned illness to try to postpone the debate; believes that the Bill will certainly pass on Thursday or Friday; will go with the rest of the Democrats, save for \"that red headed Montague from Middlesex who will vote against us,\" to the Governor to demand that the Democrats be given control of the Board of Directors; wonders why Saunders amp; Co. read such an unwise remonstrance before the public body; sends Barlow some extra copies of the Examiner as the editor published the remarks without their knowledge; informs him that the Enquirer will also take notice of this subject; asks that he see if he can find the $30 in his desk drawer and send it to him.","Informs him that during the sale of a portion of land by Mr. P. Pumphrey to the late W.T. Galt of Williamsburgh (sic), he found that each heir, including Nat Fox and Henry Fox, were entitled to 355.55 acres; will find out where Nat Fox and Henry Fox lived and died in Ohio; feels the Tax Title under which these lands are held is very strong, but will try to save a sum for the heirs.","Scope and Contents Describes all the ladies at White Sulphur Springs and mentions Miss Izetta Coles as \"a belle who rings to the tune of $60,000\"; mentions a party of South Carolinians and Floridians and describes all in the party; believes the belle of White Sulphur is a Miss Bowyer of Botetourt, to whom he has been paying attention; assures her there is nothing serious in that arena for \"why be 'college larnt' and let a simple mountain maid fool me\"; mentions the Presidential party and in particular Mr. Corcoran, \"the great banker from Washington and who is the money changer of the Presidential party,\" as also paying attention to Miss Bowyer; is smug that youth has won over money in the matter of Miss Bowyer but is aware that he needs to moderate his attentions; mentions that Miss Bowyer is either in love with him or is simply carrying on a harmless flirtation; has been slightly ill and believes it due to drinking too much of the water.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Governor Floyd is anxiously seeking the nomination from the Staunton Convention; was approached by P.H. Aylitt, an editor of the Richmond Examiner, with an offer to allow him (ACG) to choose the Board of Directors for the Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg if he could secure the vote for Floyd in Williamsburg, York County, and James City County; was offered head of the Board of Directors under this plan; has decided to go with this offer and asks whom should be appointed to the Board; has \"a rather difficult game to play\" as Johnson also wants his support for Governor; would like to support Judge Christian for judge of their circuit; would like to run for legislature as \"there is nothing like office to give a man influence 'with the powers that be'\"; afraid that Segar will defeat him; had $200 stolen from him and asks that he send $16 or $20 to him at Staunton.","Scope and Contents Writes on behalf of Mr. N. Pumphrey; informs him that the real estate formerly belonging to William R. Pumphrey that he [RG] has advertised for sale is part of the trust deed from Pumphrey to Jno. M. Gregory and so now belongs to Gregory.","Scope and Contents Was sorry to hear of his brother's severe and painful attack; sends a prescription of living solely on oatmeal porridge for six weeks; did not send marble hearths and casings for the upstairs rooms because he feels that would be too expensive; discussses the possibility of sending his slave, John, to help his brother, \"Say to my brother I am very willing, for him to have John as long as he wishes him, provided John is willing to go to the Western Shore,...I am perfectly willing, but cannot compel him to separate from his friends and wife...and if John is willing I am not only willing, but desirous that my brother should have him as long as he lives\"; shares his views on the treatment of slaves as \"conscientious\"; owns no ploughboy of the kind that his brother would like, being that his other slaves are unsuitable, George is too young and Harry is too old; speaks of other furnishings for the house that he has procured for her; sends a total of the amount of money he has paid so far.","Scope and Contents Has been visiting relatives and friends; shares news of all with whom she is staying; has read \"Wide Wide World\" and enjoyed it; believes she and Father would enjoy it as well; is afraid Father did not receive the basket she made; feels her basket was well done for a first attempt. Bears signature from Lucy [?], to \"aunt\" Lauretta [?]. Informs her of the death of Colonel Lucad of Accomac from pneumonia; asks her to write when she [Lucy] gets to Washington.","Shares a great deal of news of friends and family; asks her to tell Uncle Thom many things about the family; misses them both a great deal.","Seeks to approximate the Presidential election and asks him to send the probable vote of his county; would also like to know how the vote would compare to last fall's vote for Governor.","Has employed Mr. Thomas M. Ladd to survey where Mrs. Richardson lives; informs him that Mr. Ladd will be there several days, when it would be a good time for him (ACG) to visit there also.","Intends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas \"is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this,\" but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs her that this week is her last in her family's house, as it is being sold; believes Father will settle in Washington; supposes she has heard of the death of Cousin Ellen Burbridge. Bears ALS from Susan E. Wilson to Lauretta (?), Feels in such confusion that she is not sure what she has written or what she wants to say; informs her that the house is to be sold on the fifteenth of the month, when they will sell everything, and possession must be given on the first of January; mentions William Savage's departure the next day for Philadelphia; had hoped to see her, but Mr. Wilson seems to think he will be able to visit her soon.","Scope and Contents Describes the praise that his (ACG) speech has received from various members, including Segar and William Ritchie; informs him that the editor of the Whig will publish it next week; regrets that he cannot come home until after Christmas because the Internal Improvement Bills come up next Saturday; hopes that he (ACG) will be able to come up before then; asks him to tell Ma that he intended to visit her but circumstances prevented him; will bring Maria and Mary to visit Ma.","Had heard from Mr. M. Bishop that the suit between himself and Pumphrey had been settled in his (WHA) favor; asks him to write and give him all the details; asks if he (?) has taken the Thomas W. contract and if Whitaker has paid all the money on the contract; would like to see him the next time he comes to Richmond; misses Dr. Garrett in the practice of his family; has had several Negroes sick and has suffered from a bad cold himself.","Had written to him about the appointment as Physician for the Marine Hospital of Dr. W.P. Morgan; would like to add the amendment of his appointment in the event of the removal of the present incumbent; feels that his (ACG) compliance will place him under many obligations to him; asks about the rich Irishman that died in Halifax Co. without heirs; would like to know all the information as he thinks he will be able to find his heirs in Ireland through correspondence with lawyers in Cork, Ireland.","Has heard from Mr. Saunders that he (ACG) has been authorized to put his claim against Nelson's estate before the court; has a receipt for the bond held by Mr. Saunder from Mr. Nelson.","Assumes Mr. Whitaker has not yet paid the bond he (WHA) left with Garrett; asks him to inform Mr. Whitaker that he is not in compliance with his promise; would like a check on Richmond Bank if he is successful in getting the money; asks for news from Philadelphia.","Has not written due to wrapping up his former business as he intends to quit the practice; feels it impossible to make it to Williamsburg at any given time; has pulled their house down and intends to build another; and Maria is at the Court House visiting her uncle Bailey during this time; is willing that he and brother Robert divide the slaves between them and asks if he needs to be present during this time; encloses a letter from Francis H. Lee and asks if he will need to find out from Mr. Lee whether he wants to advertise the selling of the property according to the deed; informs him the railroad will be finished to Clover Depot, near his home, by the first of February.","Scope and Contents Agrees with suggestion in Maria's letter that he (\"brother\") take a trip to Northampton in order to convalesce and recover from his illness; has not been well himself, and has been suffering from a disease that resembles bilious cholic, and supposes it was combined also with gout; was truly sorry to hear of the loss suffered by Dr. and Mrs. Garrett (the death of one of their daughters); informs him of the death of Mr. Lyon, who passed away peacefully and retained his faculties up to within a few hours of his death; hopes that he and his wife may decide to move to Williamsburg.","Expresses deepest sympathy for the loss of (her husband) W. Savage; was shocked by Savage's change in health when he saw him last; asks her to inform Dr. Garrett that he is to travel to Norfolk next Tuesday and will meet Garrett there; sends the love of the family.","Received her last letter without a signature or a date; informs her that Uncle Sam's violin is beyond repair; would not sell Pa's violin but if she would like Rob to have it, he will lend it to him; encloses $45 to settle the bill with Mr. Kellum.","Has filled his ice house with ice three inches thick; killed his hogs, which averaged 225 lbs. each; has taken all his Negroes to his new plantation that he intends to make the finest in the county; is determined to make a good farmer; asks after all the news, especially of the Asylum, who the candidates are for the Senate and the House of Delegates, and whether there is no opposition to Garrett for Congress; informs him that Mr. Clark gave Bettie 15 Negroes and $3,000.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Robertson is in love with a certain black-eyed lady, whose name he cannot yet reveal. Bears signature from S(?) Guion, (?) of Virginia, to \"aunt\" [?], May 23, 1859. Regrets that he could not finish the letter the night before, but was overcome by sleep; reveals that he will come to Williamsburg soon to become engaged; informs her that the weather has been quite warm; shares news of the family.","Encloses a check for $5, the amount of Mrs. Saunders' donation to the Bible Society of Virginia; informs him that the money is also intended as the first payment toward making George T. Wilson, son of Reverand G.T. Wilson, a life member; thanks him for the kind care he received while a houseguest at his home.","Encloses a note to him; hopes that he will accede to his wishes.","Informs him that Mary has been extremely sick for a week, but it appears that she is recovering; will return home next week if she continues to improve; regrets that he has no concrete information to give him regarding Mr. Hughes; advises him that if Lou has made up her mind about Hughes, that there is little he can do to stop the wedding; was sorry to hear of the death of A.C. McCandlish but was told by Robby that his habits were bad.","Has heard of Lou's impending marriage but is concerned that she is a bit young, being not yet twenty; assures her that Mary is quite recovered and has an enormous appetite; Mr. Garrett has gone up to Court today, so she will have three or four servants to sleep in the house and protect her and the baby; informs her that the baby is getting fatter every day, but still has no teeth; asks after her garden and shares news on her own gardening.","Scope and Contents Has waited to write til Lou set a date for her wedding, which will be on the 25th of April; was told by Mr. Hughes that he intends to meet him in Richmond; informs him that Lou could not do with less than $300 for the wedding; was told by Mama that the interest on the money earned from the sale of the servants along with what brother owes for Negro hires would be more than $300; asks if (cousin) Laura has yet gone to the Eastern Shore as they expect her every day. Bears ALS from Mary Lou Garrett,to \"uncle\" (Robert M. Garrett) Believes that $300 would not be even half enough for her wedding; assures him that she cannot do with less than $1500; sends love to Aunt Sue and the children; asks to have him send the $1500 as Mama agrees that it is not too much.","Scope and Contents Reports that his wheat crop has been damaged by a hailstorm and fears he will get only a half a crop; hopes for rain because otherwise he will not make a good crop of corn or tobacco; discusses politics and who will be elected; informs him that his ankle is no better and hopes that he can send the \"receipt\" he made for his leg; has decided to go to White Sulphur Springs this summer.","Has just received the interest on her two bonds from the Messrs. Nottingham; has been expecting her to visit but realizes she does not know yet when she will be able to; hopes that her children have passed the critical point of scarlet fever and are now safely convalescing; informs her that he and Comfort are suffering from bad colds; shares the news that Hamilton Neale and Lizzy Smith are to be married this summer, and Robert Nottingham and Miss Byrd are to be married at length also; informs her that the new steamer Northampton is to make her first stop on this shore tomorrow, and on which one may safely and comfortably cross the bay.","Has not had time to make the inquiries she wanted; deposited $100.66 in her account to bring her balance to $574.59; has not heard from (?) Guion; will send the ring she spoke of if he finds it; informs her that Mrs. Galt is in Norfolk staying at the Atlantic Hotel.","Spent about a week dividing his time between Norfolk and Hampton and saw the Great Eastern; was appointed a delegate to the Democratic convention at Charlottesville as soon as he returned; rode up to the convention with Miss Maggie Parker and plans to go see her in September on the Eastern Shore when all the rest of her beaux have departed.","Seeks to gain the vote of W. Robertson Garrett for Tallie's husband (?); is afraid that the man will lose his office, and he has no other means of employment; informs her that Eliza's health has been poor lately; will not be able to make it down this winter as Eliza is taking care of some little servants who have lost their mother, and she is afraid that they will be mistreated if she leaves them; has had a severe attack which makes him more aware of his age and his mortality.","Returns Humphrey's and Taliaferro's check for $150 to him as it was not endorsed; informs him that there was no deposit made to his credit at that bank.","Reported to General McClaws (McLaws) last Monday and was stationed at Young's farm at the mouth of the Warwick River; occupies the right of the line of defenses and is in command of the right battery; was told by General McClaws (McLaws) that General Magruder wished to take New-Port News (Newport News), but there are 11,000 men stationed at that place and there is little chance for a fight; will take winter quarters nearby.","Scope and Contents Informs him that George and his family have been staying with him since last summer; assures him that George has quit drinking and will hopefully do well; has been enjoying the company of Laura and family, who is at Hampden Sydney College in Prince Edward County; has a good crop this year but finds groceries and salt difficult to obtain; purchased salt for $25 a bushel last week, corn sells for $10 a barrel and wheat $4 a bushel; decribes the prosperity of the tobacco farmers in these times; feels that \"times will be worse after 1st of January if Lincoln attempts to carry out his Emancipation Proclamation\"; assures him that \"our success (in winning the war) is certain\"; informs him that Burnside will fight at Fredericksburg but is sure General Lee will defeat him whenever they meet.","Is now at the Military Institute (Virginia Military Institute) in Lexington; is told that a young man cannot be gotten in there, and that expenses are quite high, being $400-$500 per year; asks that Winder brings a letter to his (JWB) son Daniel in Colonel Gorgas' department if he comes up; will write to Colonel Smith and his son will write to him (RMG) as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Decided to write to her, though he does not know her, when Colonel W. read parts of her letter to him; has let his imagination wander to think of his home in the South, and wishes \"this cruel war was over\"; has amused himself by coaxing a rat of his hole and then throwing Colonel W.'s toothbrush at him; joined the Confederate Army with the notion \"that it was a mighty funny thing; that there was a good joke in it somewhere amp; that I was the Columbus to discover it\"; finally \"found the joke -- [through] curiosity morbid curiosity\" when he stumbled upon a group of Union troops who pressed him to go with them, and so became a prisoner; asks her not to mention that he wishes to go back again; describes an \"exchange\" ceremony (a funeral); closes with poetry that makes clear his desire to receive a letter from somone back in Dixie.","Hopes that she will stop in Williamsburg on her way to Richmond to visit Cousin Mary Howard; shares news of many friends and relatives; informs her that Mary Garrett, daughter of Uncle Benjamin Garrett, is visiting and breaking many hearts; urges her to visit while Mary is there also.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his lack of correspondence; refutes the statement she made in her previous letter \"about an 'old aunt who gives offence (sic) by showing an interest in the family'\"; assures her that she is well-loved by all but that the younger generation is \"very negligent in the little etiquettes of life\"; informs her that Comfort is visiting them, but will leave soon as she is afraid of the smallpox and fears it will reach Hickory Grounds; shares the news that Winder Garrett is in love with Miss Bettie Custis and Van with Miss Jean Bright.","Scope and Contents Has not been able to get up to Eastville to get the blankets, paper, or envelopes for her since it has either rained, snowed, or been very cold lately; cannot \"see the slightest probability of borrowing you any money\" and Mother cannot make her a comfort; informs her that Nancy has not been able to work since last August, Patience has been sick, and the new cook has been in bed almost every day since she arrived, so all the work of the house lands on Mother; looked in Eastville for blankets but found only common ones that would not suit her.","Encloses the receipt of the deposit in First National Bank and asks that she let her know as soon as she receives it; informs her that Captain Turner died a few days before; shares the news that Cousin R. took Mollie away with him and that Uncle John left a few minutes before for the island; asks when she will visit; would like Aunt Susan and Lottie to send her some scraps of worsted for her bed quilt; shares news of friends and relatives.","Received a letter from Miss Sarah Mallett telling her of the extreme illness of Cousin Susan, being of the heart; was informed that Dr. Yardley thought Susan could not live through the night; informs her that Miss Lizzie Savage is visiting Eyre Hall; shares news of the activities of various relatives; describes the damage caused by windstorms; fears that they will have no fruit this year as the cold spring has destroyed the crop; have been two fires since last she wrote, and a neighbor's stable with all his horses and a cow were burned.","Was elected a Professor at Giles College on the fourth of July; does not wish to take her money because she needs to have it for herself; informs her how to send a box or a trunk, but also tells her that it would be very costly, and believes the clothes will be suitable for the boys; informs her that John is back from Scotland and would like to teach school.","Scope and Contents Asks if she thinks she is an affectionate niece, \"to write to my old Aunt twice a week\"; informs her that Mrs. Taliaferro is back in Williamsburg after a trip to Canada; has organized a choir of the Mercer family, since the Southalls refused to participate; shares the news that Mary Stubbs has a baby girl about three weeks old, but does not know what she will name her; is pleased with the visits that Mr. Tucker and his wife make to her family.","Received the box of presents she sent; thanks her for the two beautiful dresses she sent; has made up her black Africa dress and feels very exquisite in it; informs her of the loss of Mary Stubbs' infant daughter; shares the news that Mr. Southall and Lizzie have a baby daughter; the election at the Asylum has retained all the old officers; expects Miss Fanny Crump for a visit the first of January; informs her that \"one of your Eastern Shore girls,\" Miss Brown, has visited Williamsburg, and that she likes her a great deal.","Scope and Contents Informs her that a decision has been made in her suit against William Evans; explains that the suit took so long to settle because the court was trying to determine exactly how much money was due her; informs her that the amount due her should be paid within four months from the date of the decree.","Scope and Contents Writes for information on Aunt Charlotte's condition, as he has been informed that she is very ill; explains that Van's engagement has been terminated as his fiancée, Miss Mattie Children, has run off and married Mr. Lindsay of Pulaski; describes Van as bearing this information \"very nobly and I think is not seriously wounded\"; informs her that their new house will be complete the first of September and begs her to come see it.","Informs her that Ma has put off her visit to the Eastern Shore until Van comes to visit his home, since she will be able to stay longer if she waits; is relieved that Aunt Charlotte is much better now; explains that Miss Mary Sherwell is to go to New York for a few weeks because her health is bad; expects Professor Garrett and his bride later in the month.","Has written Mr. Nottingham in regards to the bond he owes and will write to her as soon as he responds; expects to lose at least half the amount due from Mr. Shellan's estate; shares news of family and friends.","Has been very ill for a long time; wanted to return to Northampton the next day, but as she is still too weak to dress, she will have to wait at least another week; mentions the death of Uncle Tom Nottingham after a long illness; informs her of the activities of other members of the family.","Scope and Contents Has been better lately; has been diagnosed by Dr. Page as being worn down from \"nervous depression\"; has been advised to travel a bit in order to recover fully; received an invitation to visit with a family in the Blue Ridge section of Maryland and will go there in a few days; expects to travel to Northampton later in the season; informs her that Miss Lucie Jamison (the sister of Cousin Carie Nottingham) is quite ill and is expected to pass away soon; has been informed by Mr. and Mrs. Custis of Accomac that the railroad will run through Northampton, a desirable prospect if it increases property value. Also correspondence from Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to \"auntie\". Thanks her for her \"kind thoughtfulness\" and asks her to come to visit during the cold weather.","Thanks her for the wonderful Christmas presents she sent; mentions that the whole family misses her a great deal; informs her that Mr. Wharton went to Norfolk for the holidays and has a new suit of clothes; cannot understand the extravagance of Mr. Wharton unless he is seriously debating matrimony; mentions that they have received a letter from Julia in which there was enclosed a photograph of Rob; was upset to hear of Uncle John's poor health and hopes Cousin Comfort is better.","Will be very accomplished when she returns home as Dr. Tabb has been teaching her how to eat fish, play whist, and boil eggs; asks for news of Winder; mentions that she is fast becoming a brunette and enjoying it; describes the pleasantness of being near the water; asks for news of friends and family and sends greetings to many.","Scope and Contents Has been asked by the editor of the Cleburn Chronicle to reply to an attack on Governor Coke by the Galveston News, and to condense some articles from the New York Herald; has yet to take out his license to practice law; describes the town of Cleburn as being \"a tolerable little country town, with a population of about 1200, and growing quite fast\"; informs him that the prairie lands in this area will produce 20,000 bales of cotton, which will sell for $50-$75 per bale; gives the prices of flour ($6 a barrel), good cows ($6 a head), horses ($25-$50), and corn ($0.25 per bushel after September 1st); is currently staying at a hotel but is eagerly awaiting a position in a private home to teach for an hour or two a day; mentions that the whole state is crowded with lawyers; informs him that the land laws are complicated and provide most of the revenue to be gained in this profession; was obliged to ride with the driver when traveling to Cleburn as the stage was filled with ladies, and as a result was treated to the view of a \"magnificent country\"; describes the people as \"healthy, but their eyes look dull, and they are generally listless and inanimate\"; mentions that the people are hard-working and thrifty, and that Cleburn \"makes no pretensions to anything like fashion or refinement, but they appear to be very good plain people.","Took the hair that was sent immediately to Madame De Vourges to be made up as soon as it was received; informs her that Mary Garret's (sic) hair is so tangled that it would not be worth making is up, and the same is true for Mrs. Vest's; misses Comfort a great deal, but knows she will be happier being with her father; fears Comfort is sick; shares news of the family.","Writes because he would like to know the date of his birth; asks also for the age of his sister Lucy, who is going to school at the Normal collage (sic); would like to go to Williamsburg next fall before going to school.","Informs her that the package was sent back to Baltimore, but that he has sent it down again to Dr. Van Garrett, and it should be in Yorktown on Thursday morning; is sorry to hear of Cousin Sue's illness; sends his love to all.","Scope and Contents Informs her that the children are greatly looking forward to the trip to going to see her; describes everyone as looking well; mentions the weather as being \"real hot summer weather\" and that no one is yet wearing winter hats or garments. Bears signature from Willie Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, to \"aunt\". Has spent one of his dimes on three apples but still has a quarter and a nickel left; mentions that he makes a nickel every week for carrying the milk; informs her that the President passed through Nashville and they all had a flag to wave; is sent down each day to the meat store for Mama, but could not go today because his knee is sore.","Had built up his stock with dry goods and shoes, etc., and left town in October; still owes some money that has to be paid back; informs her that Mr. Bell has moved out to Hickory Ground, and that Clara Nottingham was married a week ago; would like to come to visit but would lose too much if he came now.","Expresses grief for the death of Aunt Susan, her (LG) mother; asks why Susan was laid in the churchyard; sends her love to Uncle Robert; informs her that the sale of all her father's personal property at Chester will take place next Thursday.","Informs her that the photograph she received is of a lady who claims to be 15, dating her existence from the date of her marriage; mentions that the lady would like to have a good husband to share her life with; has been advised to get married but to wait for a first rate chance.","Scope and Contents Describes in great detail the visit of \"our President\" (Rutherford B. Hayes) to Nashville; mentions the appearance of Mrs. Hayes in terms of her dress and the manner in which she wears her hair; has been invited to Pulasky (sic); sends love and asks for news.","Scope and Contents Regrets not being able to visit Williamsburg this season; describes Mountain Lake as being \"a lovely place and the people are friendly and sociable as can be\"; plans to stay in Mountain Lake a little while longer, then will go to a sulphur spring for a short time before returning to their home; has met a girl from Norfolk who had visited Williamsburg and knows both the Colemans and the Tylers; thanks Van through her for the college souvenir he sent her.","Informs her that her father Dr. Coleman valued no man above her (LG) brother Van; is comforted by the friendship of them both; was disappointed that she did not come up to the house; realized later that she would need a special invitation (after her father's funeral).","Scope and Contents Is quite disappointed that they will not be able to meet this summer; hopes that she can travel to Petersburg next Saturday to be able to see her; has received several invitations to stay with various families, but the locations are too far off the way home that she will not be able to accept them; describes the nicest compliment she has received as coming from Virginia Lassiter, \"who said I reminded her of you -- my voice and manner\"; reports that Father has been ill with hay fever.","Has heard that she will be joining the party at Eggleston, along with Cousin Mary, Sue, and Van; regrets he cannot be there as well; reports that Cousin Sallie Winder had called her home Lorton; feels indebted to Cousin Mary's genealogical work and asks if there is any news related to her search; thanks her for the pictures of Lorton Hall and Lorton Church, which are now on display in the library at Ridgefield; reports that Carrie's health is almost entirely recovered; had read in a paper that a northern university had bestowed the degree of L.L.D. upon President Tyler of William and Mary; hopes that she will be able to visit his home soon.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Hattie is quite sick, and feels that she would feel better if she heard from Van; reports that Van has been silent for a long while, and so they believe he is very sick; mentions that \"la grippe\" is going around, and that Virginia is fighting it off while Hattie seems to be about to come down with a severe case of it; had thought the wedding was not till June, but was told by Hattie that she and Van have decided on the first of April; asks if she will be able to make a visit after the wedding.","Has been quite busy as Mother and Hattie have been otherwise occupied, so all the social duties have fallen to her; has been fighting off the grippe; informs her that Miss Coleman of Williamsburg will be visiting Mrs. Burns in New Orleans; reports that Hattie is better but still looks tired from la grippe; mentions that there will be a masque ball held tonight but since there will be eight held before the Carnival closes, she does not feel obliged to go; hopes she feels better now.","Regrets that she cannot be in New Orleans with them for Mardi Gras; describes in very great detail the events of Mardi Gras; explains that the procession has just passed her house and will return from uptown soon; reports that she is writing a condolence letter for a friend whose husband has passed away, and is struck by the contrast of a man lying on his deathbed and the jollity and gaiety of the festival; informs her that Hattie will be married sometime after the 26th of April.","Is glad that the plates were received unbroken; hopes the flowers she sent will live; expresses how highly she thinks of her by the simple act of sending her the platters; asks that she display the picture of Mr. Davis in her house; would like a picture of the prison and asks if her brother Robbie could send her one.","Asks her to imagine her in this Devonshire town; describes her surroundings and her activities there; asks her to remember her.","Reassures her that she may have her photograph; will send her photograph as soon as she returns home; is pleased to be asked to become an annual member of the Colonial Capital branch of the A.P.V.A.; informs her that she and her cousin plan to be in Williamsburg for a few days; hopes to see her and her sister.","Encloses the photograph that she had wanted; reports that she had been called home to Richmond suddenly because of the death of her sister.","Returns her book by mail; thanks her for the hours they spent together while she and Mary were in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Would like to be with her in Williamsburgh (sic), \"finals or no finals\"; will not be able to visit because she is recovering from severe illnesses she has suffered all winter; remembers fondly the time she spent with her; hopes she has \"a beautiful commencement week!\"","Has been told that her (LG) presence has really pleased the Williamsburg party; writes to thank her again; is suffering from a bad headache; sends her latest photograph and mentions that if she does not want it, she should put it in the fire.","Thanks for her kindness that she has shown; explains that Mrs. Page has not been able to come to Richmond, and so her son Mr. Arthur Page accompanies the party of Miss McCormack; thanks her for her readiness to call on Mrs. Page when she reached Williamsburg; mentions the possibility of visiting Williamsburg with Mrs. Page.","Chastises her for not informing her that she would be in Richmond for a longer time; was upset to find that she was in Richmond for several days, thinks that she treated both her and Coralie Johnston quite badly.","Congratulates her on the birth of her daughter; asks her to write and tell of the baby as soon as she feels well enough; sends congratulations to Van as well.","Has not written to her because he was waiting for the circulars about Old Bruton Church; surmises that they were sent to his nephew, R.E. Lee, Jr., believes that it is important to preserve the old; remembers the good times they spent together; would like to see her again and assures her that when he comes to Williamsburgh (sic) he will accept her invitation to visit.","Scope and Contents Asks where he found the authority for claiming that her ancestor Sir George Yeardly \"was the son of a merchant sailor, and of humble and obscure birth\"; indicates her indignation resulting from this claim; prevails upon his fairness as a historian to publish only the facts; includes excerpts copied from the \"Yeardly Genealogy\" which she possesses and offers to have him peruse if he would visit her home.","Shares social news of relatives and mutual friends.","Thanks her for her invitation to visit; asks if she may come another time; mentions that she is quite fond of her and Miss Mary; has been in New York for ten days and will remain there another week before she returns home; reports that New York is \"very big and bright.\"","Has not forgotten his promise to escort her to the opening of the Jamestown Tercentennial; will meet her at the Virginia Building early Friday morning.","Apologizes that she could not be in Williamsburg on the 5th; landed in Boston a week ago after having taken the Mediterranean route from Naples; will do some shopping in New York; has enjoyed her summer but is looking forward to returning home.","Scope and Contents Has put the colored card from Boston that she sent into an album of souvenirs; is very busy with her debutante \"daughter\" and her coming out this season; relives her youth in the coming-out of her debutante; will publish another story next summer; reports that her eyes are troubling her.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not responding to her Christmas card earlier; describes in great detail what a wonderful, noble, and great gentleman her father was; is thankful for the friendship that her father showed him; looks forward to being with him again after this life; reminisces about Williamsburg and the happy times he spent there in youth; believes that education involves more than book-learning, and declares that \"what you get out of people, places, situations, environment means more to the mind than in the formative period\"; contemplates moving to St. Louis to be with his son, whose wife died 12-15 years ago and who is lonely now; regrets deepely that he was not able to be there for Cousin Letty's death, and that he was not able \"to put her sacred dust away as I had promised her.\"","Scope and Contents Informs her that the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary \"adopted a resolution authorizing the erection of the monument of which you wrote\"; reports that a copy of the resolution will be mailed to her by the Secretary. Bears signature from Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple to Lottie Garrett, July 6, 1909. Has received her letter that informed her of the action of the Board of Visitors; has yet to receive the letter from the Secretary; asks who the Secretary is and why he has not done what he has been ordered to do; reports that the work is begun and she will soon send the workers the inscription; asks her to preserve this letter from Mr. Gordon.","Has been keeping a diary of her trip that she will share when she returns home; gives details of her journey; hopes her children are behaving. Includes signature from Hattie (Mrs. Van Garrett), on board the S.S. Wensleydale, to Josie (?). Reports that it is so cold that she is wearing her heavy tan jacket from her trousseau; hopes that her children have not been much trouble; has yet to be seasick, along with Cousin Lottie and Van.","Will travel from the port at Savannah, Georgia, by train to Black Mountain on their return journey; thanks her for her sweet letters; reports that he has visited Old Barking Church where they saw the Winder Cenotaph and encloses the inscription, describing the ancestry of John Winder of Grays Inn, buried there in 1699; has seen the original charter for the College of William and Mary.","Shares reminisces of her sister, who had not long before passed away; mourns her death; shares information pertaining to the will.","Scope and Contents Encloses a few more excerpts from the book he is writing about the Civil War; asks her note that \"the whole purpose of the book is against war (physical combat) as a method of settling any question among civilized people\"; mentions that he \"was glad to read... of Mr. Carnegie's gift toward settlement of national questions by arbitration.\"","Describes rescuing a Confederate soldier who was laying horribly mutilated in a garret; insisted on visiting the soldier even though he was a Yankee soldier; informs her that he met her father at the bedside of this Confederate soldier; encloses more excerpts of his book on the Civil War; explains that his motivation in writing the book is to represent the War in a non-biased way from a man who was there for the sake of future generations.","Wishes her a happy birthday; hopes she is continuing to improve herself; describes his trip to New York with members of his family.","Gives details of her sightseeing in The Hague.","Reports that the new horse arrived, so they all went for a drive to try him out; is relieved that she goes to visit Van and the children every day while she is away; informs her that Father is looking well and is recovering from his long illness; describes her home there; asks about news of Williamsburg.","Mentions that he has finished illustrating Mr. Widener's book; sends her the address of Albert Rosenthal so she may write to him about the painting she would like appraised; wonders if the painting is the one of Washington; informs her that Mr. W.E. Havemeyer would pay handsomely for this painting; assures her that if she has not sold it by the time Mr. Widener returns to America, that he will show it to Mr. Widener who may wish to purchase it.","Advises her to retain Mr. Rosenthal to appraise a tinted portrait of Washington to determine its value and whether it is unique; informs her that if she knows the history of the painting on glass of Lady Hestor Stanhope it would be more valuable than the Washington portrait regardless of whether it was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds or not; informs her that the Earl of Rosebery would almost certainly be interested in her portrait of Lady Stanhope; advises her that if she is not satisfied with the appraisal of Mr. Rosenthal, she should write to Dr. Rosenbach.","Has talked to Mr. Henkels and described her portrait of Washington to him; reports that Mr. Henkels believes the portrait to be worth between $800 and $1000 as it is quite rare; describes how to examine the portrait of Lady Stanhope to determine whether it is a stipple engraving varnished and painted onto glass, as Mr. Henkels believes it is; gives information about Mr. Henkels.","Is glad she had received the advice of Mr. Henkels in addition to the offer of Dr. Rosenbach for the Washington portrait; advises her to use Mr. Henkels' price as leverage for securing a deal with Dr. Rosenbach; reports that Mr. Henkels is also willing to act as her agent in the sale of the portrait.","Describes his return trip to Williamsburg; reports that everything is nice and green and the crops are quite good; shares news of Williamsburg; informs her that Williamsburg just missed the violent storm that swept up the Atlantic coast on the first.","Regrets that he will not be able to visit this week after all.","Could not accept her invitation to visit as his trip to Richmond was quite short; informs her that all of her family are in his thoughts, ever since he left college (William and Mary) in '98; is leaving soon to go to New York with the President (Woodrow Wilson); reports that the President may make a quiet and informal visit to Williamsburg; has spoken to the President about how good she and her family were to him while he was in college; asks her to keep the possible visit of the President quiet.","Note sent with a box of candy to her.","Shares news of friends and family.","Informs her that his children are doing well on their examinations; reports that many of the boys at the college have had to leave school, either to enlist or to work on the farms; is glad to hear she has the doctor's permission to leave the sanitorium soon and hopes her recovery is permanent.","Describes her trip to England in great detail.","Reports that a tornado swept through her neighborhood, but her home escaped damage; describes the damage in the surrounding area; will go up to New Orleans in the car; will leave to return to Williamsburg next Saturday night.","Writes to express his pride in his father; thanks him for all he has done for him throughout his life; was very honored when he came to visit; misses his family greatly.","Describes his trip south through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; expects to reach Louisiana on Wednesday.","Scope and Contents Remembers her and mentions that his \"recollection of her (her mother) is one of the most beautiful things in my college life\"; explains that she is the only thing that draws him to Williamsburg; asks her to let him know when she is to be in town so that he can see her.","Shares a great deal of family and neighborhood news.","Reports that Mr. Ware, their new minister from Clarke County, gave his first sermon on Sunday; mentions that although he is 25, he looks no more than 17; informs her that Miss Ida Peed and a Mr. Bayly were married last week, but owing to a confusion with the minister over the time appointed for the wedding, the ceremony did not occur until 3 a.m. that night; shares a great deal of other family news and occurences in the neighborhood.","Reassures her that she is being overly anxious about her (CLGN) state of health; would like to go to the Island for two months; shares news of other family members.","Has not been able to find anything like Mary's dress; encloses samples of fabric that are $0.25 per yard; describes the fashion in dresses this season; reports that Mrs. Ann Seymour died the night before after an illness of just a few days; hopes that she will come to visit in November before the cold really starts to set in.","Informs her that Mrs. Walter H. Page of New York will be at the Colonial Inn in Williamsburg the following Thursday; asks her if she could call upon Mrs. Page while she is there; reports that she has been ill all winter and has just returned from the Bahamas; mentions that Mr. Page is a prominent editor-publisher.","Informs him that he should be thankful that Carra is to marry a Virginian and will live near them; asks him to tell Hattie to send a list of presents; shares news of friends and family.","Grieves for the loss of her (LG) friend Mr. Thompson; begs her to come visit so that she may comfort her; mentions that her husband is off to hold court in Shreveport soon; informs her of the news of other family members. Bears signature from Virginia (?) to cousin Lottie Garrett. Begs her to come visit this winter; sends her love.","Mentions that she forgot to send her a scrap of the material for the dress so she could match scarf, gloves, etc.; asks that Lottie sell the kid gloves for $1.25 for she will send her new ones that will fit; describes the suits she has just sent off to Northampton; shares that Nan is coming to visit on the 24th and will stay for several weeks; describes a torch light procession in Baltimore that was so large that it took an hour to pass by; relates that two men were shot during the procession, one dying instantly and one passing away an hour later.","Informs her that Maria Savage has returned from Philadelphia and that her cousin Henrietta has come down also, but that Maria and Mr. William Savage have since returned home; shares the news that Maria's visit with her uncle was mysteriously cut short, as she had planned to stay at least until Christmas, if not the entire winter; gives news of many acquaintances, including a local wedding; is excited that her room is finished now, but the house will not be completed this year as the workmen have all been released for the winter; asks that she come to visit as there is plenty of space in her room; looks forward to the completion of the house so that Aunt Susan, Uncle Garrett, and the children can come for a visit; sends love to all.","Shares news of many common acquaintances; tries to put to rest the rumors that Mr. Boyden is now her beau by saying that he is simply filling the place of her brother while he is away; shares a great deal of information about neighbors and friends; was sorry to hear of his sickness, but as he is well again now she won't speak of the sad subject.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Nannie was slighted that the last letter they received from her did not include Nannie's name; relates that Mrs. Hansford gave birth to a \"little heir to her estate\"; begs her to persuade Bayly and Cousin Kate to come visit; informs her that the filling has fallen out of her tooth and that she is very worried about the state of it; refuses to go see the dentist in Williamsburg because he is from the Asylum and she is afraid of him; asks if Van can treat her tooth; shares much information about family and friends.","Is glad that he enjoyed his trip to Tennessee but is eager to see him again; informs him that there will be a meeting in Yorktown next week for preliminary measures for the Centennial of 1880; expects many people will go to the meeting; relates that Dr. Wise has been elected visiting physician for the Asylum with an annual salary of $1,200, but will retain his position at the College; shares news of family and friends.","Apologizes for not writing sooner; explains that she has had no time to do anything since Sue was so anxious to have her suit to wear on Christmas Day; is working hard on Mary's dress to have it ready by Sunday; informs her that Father has gone up to Richmond to see about the state stock; relates that Ma has been quite sick but is now much better.","Scope and Contents Sends a photograph of herself to refresh her memory; is excited that she will finally come to visit them; informs her that Carrie is improving and that \"the baby looks like a different child\"; relate that Mother has been quite ill with a cold but is getting better.","Mentions that Van will only stay for a fortnight; asks that she be informed if there is any change in Aunt Charlotte's condition.","Asks her to thank Van for the invitations to the College (of William and Mary?) finals.","Thanks her for finally sending a letter; shares news of acquaintances.","Has found jet-headed pins inexpensive and so has purchsed some as they are very useful in mourning; mentions that Cousin Kate and Cousin Richard have gone to Frederick; is proud of the way she is running the house in their absence; has found that grey, solid black, and drab are the most popular colors for clothing for a lady; informs her that calico suits are very fashionable; suggests that the girls send some money to her a few weeks before they need their winter clothing so that she has time to look around and find the most reasonable prices; mentions that Miss White and Mr. Lynch were married and off Sand Shoal before anyone at Eastville knew the wedding had occured; was sad to learn that Mr. Craighill and Maggie lost their young child to sickness on a visit to Northampton; believes she has found a situation for her father; has been able to find the English needles at only one place; mentions that Sallie Upshur will be teaching at Staunton next year.","Asks that he send for her on Wednesday if possible, but will be ready to go on the day they originally agreed to if he desires it; thanks him for sending her on this visit; believes that Loyd (sic) may come for a visit to Williamsburg; asks him to tell Van that when she returns she wants to read Shakespear (sic) to appear \"wise and knowing.\"","Scope and Contents Has been hoping that she would receive a letter from him; believes the change in air has done her well; was able to see Cousin Kate, but Cousin Richard has gone up to Philadelphia and Bayly had yet to hear of her arrival; thanks her father for this trip and promises to \"look out for a rich beau, and when I get very rich I will pay you back\"; asks why none of their family's names have become famous and insists that merit has been overlooked in favor of locality; asks that he write to Cousin Monroe as they have few rich relations and \"cannot afford to slight any of these\"; informs him that Mary's baby is doing well but only wishes that Mary would leave the nurse behind.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her gift; informs her that the services he performs for her are done with \"the utmost pleasure\"; hopes that God keeps her well.","Concerns claims.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the presents she sent; informs her that Lottie is invited to Miss Lena Harding's wedding; has heard that Brother (?) can \"play a number of duets, had stopped chewing, wore kid gloves to school, and never got mad\"; shares more news of friends and family.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Father determined there is no position for a young lawyer in Williamsburg, so Winder has gone to Texas to find employment; is saddened to have Winder gone; wishes that Cousin Comfort accompany her Aunt on her visit; will send the hats by way of Florence Custis because she would rather they be trimmed there; mentions that Miss Henry was engaged to her cousin, but just before the wedding \"she had conscientious scruples, and discarded him and all of the family.\" Bears signature from Lottie Garrett to \"Auntie\". Asks if she could only stay in Baltimore two or three more days so that Florence can deliver the bonnets; trusts Comfort's taste more than anyone and would like her to trim the bonnets.","Chastises her for not writing since she left; was asked by Charlie McLean to send his love; informs her that Charlie was saddened to not see her (SG) before she left as he does not think he'll be able to make it back to Williamsburg for another three years; asks that she have her photograph taken as she (MWG) would really like one; shares news from Van's letter.","Believes the drive should be postponed until Wednesday as the weather is bad; \"Williamsburg evidently has its April in March.\"","Thanks him and his daughter's kindness; would like to thank him also on behalf of the convalescents for his kindess.","Thanks her for the gift she has sent by Hattie; informs her that she gave her a priceless gift.","Informs her that she and Coralie will be there around six o'clock; regrets that Miss Garrett's sister will not be there.","Has spoken to the Governor and learned that the position was first offered to Mr. Wise, and when he refused it was offered to Stovall; believes that if Stovall refuses the position, that he (ACG) has a good chance of securing it; feels that had he (ACG) stayed in Richmond after Mr. Wise's refusal, he would have had an excellent chance.","Relates the circumstances of his mother's severe illness which caused her excruciating pain. Note, this is written over another letter.","Shares news of her doings and of her family.","Shares a poem with her correspondent.","Informs her correspondent that the trim she uses for cotton chemises and nightgowns is fairly inexpensive, about ten cents a yard; was able to get wide chintz for twelve and a half cents a yard; fears that it is now all sold.","Feels that her correspondent need not fear smallpox; relates how she is living next door to a home in which six people died of the smallpox and that the window of her home is not more than three yards from the open window of the house of the sick and she was never taken ill.","Informs her correspondent that she has \"captured 'the catch of Morehead',\" a gentleman named James Richard Young; explains that Young is one of the prominent men in North Carolina; will be residing in Raleigh; shares information about his five children, ranging in age from about 22 to ten years old.","Accounts chiefly of Mr. Richard R. Garrett.","Deed in which 1,000 acres of land in Harrison County, Virginia, were sold to John Reedle by John Philips of Virginia.","From Robert G. Scott, Captain of the Rifle Company attached to the 68th Regiment, Virginia Militia, to Lieutenant Richard Garrett, informing him that the officers of the Regiment will meet to begin their training on the fifth Wednesday of April at the Rawleigh Tavern in Williamsburg.","Written by Alexander W. Green swearing that he is acquainted with Timothy Jones, a \"free man of color, and now a resident of York County,\" who served in the Revolutionary War and lost one of his legs in action at Yorktown.","Summons to appear in court on behalf of Henry and Levon Smith, accused of assaulting George Elliot. Signed by Samuel Sheild, Clerk of the Court of York County.","Documents mainly pertaining to inheritance suits in which Richard Garrett or Alexander C. Garrett served as Commissioner.","Documents pertaining to the estate of Polly Pigg, deceased.","Includes stories, reminiscences, and speeches of various members of the Garrett family.","Includes many calling cards and place cards of various members of the Garrett family.","Printed volume of an address at Yorktown delivered by Colonel Alexander C. Garrett, on the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown.","Pamphlet belonging to Miss (Lottie?) Garrett. Published in 1900.","Fragment of an article celebrating Robert E. Lee as a great general.","Pamphlet containing Biblical verses and hymn verses. Given to Susan Yardley and Montie from Aunt Mary and Aunt Sue.","Printed version of a hymn, given to \"his Virginia cousins\" by Richard Watson Gilder, composer of the hymn.","Diploma of Richard Garrett, 1830, from College of William and Mary written in latin."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArtifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01)."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":215,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:46:13.986Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8394","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8394","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8394","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8394","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8394.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Garrett Family Papers","title_ssm":["Garrett Family Papers"],"title_tesim":["Garrett Family Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1786-1928"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1786-1928"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1786/1928"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Garrett Family Papers, 1786/1928"],"text":["Garrett Family Papers, 1786/1928","Mss. 69 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8394","Williamsburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is organized into six series: 1. Letters 2. Accounts 3. Legal Documents 4. Writings 5. Calling and Place Cards 6. Printed Matter. Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date with those items lacking a date located at the end of each series. Series 1 is divided into subseries by ten or twenty year increments depending on the amount of letters.","Gift: Ca. 200 items, March 1969.","Materials related to this collection is the account book, 1842-1849, of B. F. Garrett, attorney, Williamsburg, Va. It includes accounts with John Tyler, Jr.","B. F. Garrett Account Book, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. B. F. Garrett Account Book, 1842-1849.158 p. bound volume 32 cm.Collection number: Mss. MsV Al6","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01).","Correspondence of the Garrett family of Williamsburg, Va., concerning family and social news, politics, and the Civil War. Earlier letters deal mainly with business and political news, as several Garrett family members, including Richard R. Garrett, Alexander C. Garrett, and Dr. Robert M. Garrett, were involved in the politics of 19th century Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Robert M. Garrett and his brothers Alexander C. Garrett and B. F. Garrett concerning the sale of \"Yardley,\" Northampton County, Va. There are letters written to Dr. Robert M. Garrett's daughter, Lottie Garrett, by David E. Cronin concerning his memoir of the Vest Mansion and the Civil War occupation of Williamsburg and portraits owned by Lottie Garrett.","Includes letters, dated from 1897 to 1911, written to Miss Lottie Garrett by American novelist Mary Johnston (1870-1936). Also includes a letter, 25 December 1863, written by Asa Hartz, a Confederate soldier held at Johnson's Island Federal Prison, describing the everyday life of a prisoner during the Civil War. Collection contains certificate, 1832, of services of a black Revolutionary War soldier.","Excuses himself for not writing sooner as he was ill; believed that Mr. Armstrong gave him (RG) the receipt for the eight dollars for the entire liquidation of his account; informs him that his father's account is now entirely settled; regrets that he (RG) finds it \"inconvenient, at present, to patronize the Star.\"","Scope and Contents Defines happiness as consisting \"of the exercises of the mind, and the development of its various faculties\"; believes learning is for the \"favoured many\"; advocates the stimulation of the mind as a way to bring moral virtues into the light \"from the darkness in which they were enveloped, and the latent sparks of the moral faculty, Concience (sic), amp; virtue (are) kindled into a flame and excited to action.\"","Congratulates him on being elected Attorney for the counties of James City and Warwick (?); asks if he has turned Scott or Seward Whig since those counties are Whig; finds it suspicious especially when he (ACG) speaks of carrying the Locofocos by 8,000; will examine Mr. Mason's father's papers if he (SG) is called an heir or a son of Adam Mason; asks him to tell Bowden that the Groves land claim will be reopened and a new investigation begun; will call the claim up for consideration with Mr. Barbour and expects to get it.","Scope and Contents Shares details of his journey from Norfolk by ship; was welcomed quite kindly by the Garretts; mentions family and mutual friends; informs her that \"they will never forgive you if you do not come when Rosina comes\"; will board at Mr. Bicks', as will Rosina.","Was approached by Mr. N.I. Winder as to the least amount that would purchase one half of Yardley that belongs to Nottingham, Garrett, and Lauretta; found the way Mr. Winder wanted to advertise the sale objectionable; has raised the purchase price to $11,000-12,000, subject to his and Lauretta'a approval; informs him that there are many people wanting to buy Yardley, and that Peter S. Bowdoin has offered more than a fair price for it; hopes to sell the whole of Yardley for $10.500 at private sale.","Scope and Contents Believes that Yardley will sell for $9,000 in August at public sale; is eager to sell the house, as is Lauretta, as it seems to be depreciating; informs him that this year's rent will be paid in grain; mentions that Lauretta and Charlotte are in agreement as to the sale of the plantation next to Yardley; informs him of the death of William P. Custis, who has given his entire estate, worth $80,000 to $100,000 to his widow.","Was convinced that the August Court day would be a better time to sell Yardley; added into the advertisement for the sale statements concerning average crop yield; believes Yardley will sell for more at private sale, rather than public sale; informs him that Mr. Nottingham concurs and is willing to sell Yardley for $9,500 or even $9,000; suggests not selling for less than $9,500 at this time; will send again the $87.91 he owes him if he (RMG) will send a receipt.","Scope and Contents Explains that she did not intend to be negligent in not writing; remembers the time she spent in Williamsburg with fondness; informs her that her mother had recovered rapidly after she (RW) returned from Williamsburg, but had been attacked by a disease of the eyes a fortnight ago; feels that the country is \"unusually tame\" as no visitors have arrived yet; shares news of friends and family and sends her love.","Scope and Contents Has been ill with a sore throat and was unable to write; describes herself as \"too fat amp; too happy, to go to the Eastern Shore sooner than the 4th July\"; gives news of many mutual acquaintances.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her well-wishes; fears being a \"nominal christian\" and has fallen in love with the \"christian character\"; believes there was not a better man than the pastor of her church and fears the \"lukewarmness of his flock... will shorten his days, the recent dissipation seems to give him so much pain\"; did not go to the vice-president's, John Tyler's, party the night before because she was tired and sleepy and the weather was damp; gives news of all the people currently in town; misses her home but knows Mrs. Garrett would like her to stay till after the fourth of July.","Scope and Contents Has just returned from a trip to Northampton County, accompanied by his cousin Miss Wise; saw many young ladies in Northampton that he (BFG) is not acquainted with, mentioning Miss Neale, Miss Wilson, Miss Ellen Upshur, Miss S. Parker, Miss Mary Tazewell, and Miss Skipwith; mentions that having an \"excellent heart... is the estimable quality in a young lady\"; is \"anxious to see the Alumni Association put into full and complete operation\" and believes that \"a glorious institution may be established\" regarding the association; informs him that his friend Jno. G. Upshur is \"as true a friend of Wm. amp; Mary as can be found anywhere. He vindicated her character and claims to the patronage of the south in a handsomely written and spirited argument in the Richmond Enquirer last year after his visit\"; is looking forward to seeing everyone on the fourth of July.","Scope and Contents Has been participating in a whirl of social events which she has enjoyed, but later questioned whether the social events were all there is to life; has been taught \"to enjoy with liveliest zest the pure outpourings of disinterested friendship, amp; the exalted sentiments of the upright, cultivated mind\"; has made some new acquaintances and would set him up with one, except that she is eighteen months older than he; informs him that Ma and Pa are expecting him this summer; was glad to hear \"the cause of temperance was prospering in Wmsbg\" and mentions that \"some of my favourites have signed the pledge.\"","Scope and Contents Is upset to think that distance has caused their friendship to falter; mentions that \"once more the Star of my Destiny beamed on the horizon of my brightest dream\" by the appearance of Fanny, with whom he is in love; believes he will be surprised to learn that \"Bat\" (?) is engaged to a wealthy and accomplished girl; will help him in any way he can if he wishes to relocate to Mr. Jones's neighborhood, and believes that his chances of success with a girl of Mr. Jones's home are quite favorable; informs him that their fourth of July was quite dull and less liquor drunk than anyone would have guessed; is a devotee to the cause of temperance, and remarks that it seems to be predominate.","Scope and Contents Informs him that they are now debating the convention question and assures him that the bill will be defeated; hopes to be home by the 20th as they are trying to adjourn by that time; has much interesting news to share with him about \"the Whig and Democratic Conventions and other incidents of the season\"; informs him that \"The Assembly has helped the bill relative to the Bruton Parish fund, according to the wish of York, and she is now entitled to demand and recieve (sic) her own, and to dispose of it as she may please.\"","Scope and Contents Has had little time to write as what time he had \"has been devoted to some fair lassies... a courting man should never be held accountable for delay of this kind\"; enjoyed the time he and Conway had at Old Point; was prevented by rain in \"executing my designs upon Miss ---\"; has been convinced to go to the South this winter, which will prevent his return to college; encloses $10 in thanks to him; asks for all the news from college.","Informs him that his friends in New York are seeking some oysters, asks about the \"prospect of their gratification.\"","Scope and Contents Will explain the neglect of his not writing when he comes to Williamsburg on the third; expects that he will come to stay with him at least a month; details the diversions in store for him, such as \"an introduction to the belles of Petersburg amp; the neighboring counties, a trip to Nottoway, a visit to some of my prettty cousins in Greensville, and frequent discussions on politics\"; informs him of his [RE] mother's death; asks to be remembered to their mutual friends.","Explains that he forgot his diploma and his certificate in Williamsburg and gives him directions on how to procure each and where to send them so he will have them before Isle of Wight County court begins; explains that they were required of Ruffin before they would allow him to qualify; describes some people he has met in Smithfield already; is not sure of his prospects there as yet.","Scope and Contents Describes his trip to Richmond; informs her that \"we had the most exciting session by far we have had this winter. The democrats made the whigs back out fairly from the election of a United States Senator\"; describes party he attended for Miss Hill and Mrs. Ashton at Mr. Parishe's; was ill from the food at the party but is now recovered; informs her that he saw no one at the party \"as handsome amp; to my eyes as sweet as my own Laura\"; called on Martha but found her indisposed and does not believe she will ever be in good health; has heard that Louisiana Barryham (?) has the ague and fever; mentions a revival in progress at the Fourth Baptist Church and that he went to hear Brother Walker at the Second Church; implores her to write to him.","Scope and Contents Writes to inform him that he is to be married on the 25th of June to a \"splendid woman in every attribute\"; has been very busy going to three to four parties a week; invites other members of the Garrett family through this letter; implores him to come to wait on him at the wedding.","Scope and Contents Has neglected to write as he has been very busy with his tax accounts; informs him that there is nothing happening in Smithfield and \"so you must content yourself this time by simply hearing of my dreadful melancholy and despairing thoughts\"; mentions the rumors that he is courting Mag again as having started at the wedding in Surry and denies any truth to them; describes the lady's anger at him as being so great that \"I do not even visit Mag nor even walk the street with her in her evening strolls\"; missed seeing him at J. Wilson's wedding; mentions the depression that he felt while at the wedding in remembering the time he'd spent there the year before and how he fully expected \"a favourable result\" to his courting; received an invitation to act as a groomsman at John Corsen's wedding next week; has promised Mary and Alice Coke that he will meet them at Old Point this summer and asks if he will go with them also.","Scope and Contents Asks him to write when he can; describes the \"grand celebration here on the 4th\" where he gave the address on the subject on Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican War; received many compliments on his address; has decided to speak on every occasion due to the successes he's had in addressing the Court and the crowd on the 4th; mentions that business is slow and has only four suits this term; is anxious for success; has not called on any ladies but will write to Susan if he does begin to court; will meet Mr. Leigh at Charlotte Court; has misplaced his account but is sure Mr. Leigh will pay the amount owed; believes Mr. Leigh owes him $30 but asks if he could send the account with his next letter.","Has not written before this because she has been very busy since she [LAW] left; shares news of many acquaintances and their goings-on, including weddings and courtships.","Scope and Contents Received the articles and letter she sent by Mr. Wheeler containing peaches, dried pears, and honey; has paid off her account with [?] N's store; informs her of several deaths, including that of William Bayly from an illness resulting from hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr. Marshall from worn-out constitution, and Dr. Yerby's youngest child from consumption; believes Mrs. Leah Bowden will not live much longer as her health is declining rapidly; mentions that Rose's cousins, Mrs. and Dr. Hayes and two daughters, will come to visit her after their visit to the President as Mrs. Hayes is the sister of President Polk; is pleased to tell her that Charlotte's health is improving and will soon be well again.","Describes the efforts he has made on his [JHP] behalf in writing to various people; informs him that no apology is necessary as he was glad to serve his constituent and friend.","Scope and Contents Escorted Mrs. Orgain to City Point on his way to Philadelphia; asks that he tell Miss Lauretta that he delivered her package to Mr. Ryle in Baltimore safely; felt \"very quer in being surrounded by my black fellow citizens, and in seeing the deference and respect shown them. They are the priviledged (sic) class -- the aristocracy of the Quaker City... my wrath has cooled, and I endeavor not to notice these sable gentlemen\"; describes a case he is currently working on with Mr. Boone; has made the acquaintance of an Englishman who wishes him to accompany him to Canada and then on to England, but he cannot for the money; has also met a Virginian who wishes him to accompany him to York.","Gave his letter to Judge Underwood, who has only had the time recently to reply; encloses Underwood's letter to him; informs him that the outcome of the slavery bill is very uncertain as yet; mentions that if the Texas Bill is taken up in advance of the Territorial Bills, the slavery bill will be defeated. Includes signature from J.R. Underwood to Thomas H. Bailey (sic). Describes the laws regarding the sale of land for taxes; advises his friend to hire an agent to determine when the lands were sold and whether the sales were regular; recommends his son Eugene Underwood as the man to investigate the matter if the lands lay south of the Green River and are military land.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear he likes his school; advises him to \"be studious, steady and moral, for your course will be watched with an eagle's eye\"; reminds him that he should obey the rules and regulations for his school, for otherwise all his efforts to be good will fail him; informs him that Mr. S.G. Cook received his letter and was pleased to hear from him; praises the letter he wrote to Penny as being the \"best written and dictated letter I have yet seen from you\"; admonishes him to not \"be led off from the path of rectitude by vicious young men, or the temptations by which you are surrounded\"; will only bring in a half crop of corn this year as the crops are not doing well; sends the love of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Asks that if he has received any money from Mr. Cooke or from Mr. William Jones to please forward it to him; notices that Mr. (?) is not at college this year and requests him to see if he can procure the $15 he owes him; has written to Mr. Henry Porter, who owes him $12, instructing him to give the money to him (ACG).","Scope and Contents Wishes he had received his letter sooner as it would have persuaded more people to vote for his side; informs him that his side won the vote by eighteen votes and that \"the question is now considered settled -- we hear men of all parties speak of the Bill as the law of the land\"; mentions that Southall feigned illness to try to postpone the debate; believes that the Bill will certainly pass on Thursday or Friday; will go with the rest of the Democrats, save for \"that red headed Montague from Middlesex who will vote against us,\" to the Governor to demand that the Democrats be given control of the Board of Directors; wonders why Saunders amp; Co. read such an unwise remonstrance before the public body; sends Barlow some extra copies of the Examiner as the editor published the remarks without their knowledge; informs him that the Enquirer will also take notice of this subject; asks that he see if he can find the $30 in his desk drawer and send it to him.","Informs him that during the sale of a portion of land by Mr. P. Pumphrey to the late W.T. Galt of Williamsburgh (sic), he found that each heir, including Nat Fox and Henry Fox, were entitled to 355.55 acres; will find out where Nat Fox and Henry Fox lived and died in Ohio; feels the Tax Title under which these lands are held is very strong, but will try to save a sum for the heirs.","Scope and Contents Describes all the ladies at White Sulphur Springs and mentions Miss Izetta Coles as \"a belle who rings to the tune of $60,000\"; mentions a party of South Carolinians and Floridians and describes all in the party; believes the belle of White Sulphur is a Miss Bowyer of Botetourt, to whom he has been paying attention; assures her there is nothing serious in that arena for \"why be 'college larnt' and let a simple mountain maid fool me\"; mentions the Presidential party and in particular Mr. Corcoran, \"the great banker from Washington and who is the money changer of the Presidential party,\" as also paying attention to Miss Bowyer; is smug that youth has won over money in the matter of Miss Bowyer but is aware that he needs to moderate his attentions; mentions that Miss Bowyer is either in love with him or is simply carrying on a harmless flirtation; has been slightly ill and believes it due to drinking too much of the water.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Governor Floyd is anxiously seeking the nomination from the Staunton Convention; was approached by P.H. Aylitt, an editor of the Richmond Examiner, with an offer to allow him (ACG) to choose the Board of Directors for the Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg if he could secure the vote for Floyd in Williamsburg, York County, and James City County; was offered head of the Board of Directors under this plan; has decided to go with this offer and asks whom should be appointed to the Board; has \"a rather difficult game to play\" as Johnson also wants his support for Governor; would like to support Judge Christian for judge of their circuit; would like to run for legislature as \"there is nothing like office to give a man influence 'with the powers that be'\"; afraid that Segar will defeat him; had $200 stolen from him and asks that he send $16 or $20 to him at Staunton.","Scope and Contents Writes on behalf of Mr. N. Pumphrey; informs him that the real estate formerly belonging to William R. Pumphrey that he [RG] has advertised for sale is part of the trust deed from Pumphrey to Jno. M. Gregory and so now belongs to Gregory.","Scope and Contents Was sorry to hear of his brother's severe and painful attack; sends a prescription of living solely on oatmeal porridge for six weeks; did not send marble hearths and casings for the upstairs rooms because he feels that would be too expensive; discussses the possibility of sending his slave, John, to help his brother, \"Say to my brother I am very willing, for him to have John as long as he wishes him, provided John is willing to go to the Western Shore,...I am perfectly willing, but cannot compel him to separate from his friends and wife...and if John is willing I am not only willing, but desirous that my brother should have him as long as he lives\"; shares his views on the treatment of slaves as \"conscientious\"; owns no ploughboy of the kind that his brother would like, being that his other slaves are unsuitable, George is too young and Harry is too old; speaks of other furnishings for the house that he has procured for her; sends a total of the amount of money he has paid so far.","Scope and Contents Has been visiting relatives and friends; shares news of all with whom she is staying; has read \"Wide Wide World\" and enjoyed it; believes she and Father would enjoy it as well; is afraid Father did not receive the basket she made; feels her basket was well done for a first attempt. Bears signature from Lucy [?], to \"aunt\" Lauretta [?]. Informs her of the death of Colonel Lucad of Accomac from pneumonia; asks her to write when she [Lucy] gets to Washington.","Shares a great deal of news of friends and family; asks her to tell Uncle Thom many things about the family; misses them both a great deal.","Seeks to approximate the Presidential election and asks him to send the probable vote of his county; would also like to know how the vote would compare to last fall's vote for Governor.","Has employed Mr. Thomas M. Ladd to survey where Mrs. Richardson lives; informs him that Mr. Ladd will be there several days, when it would be a good time for him (ACG) to visit there also.","Intends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas \"is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this,\" but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs her that this week is her last in her family's house, as it is being sold; believes Father will settle in Washington; supposes she has heard of the death of Cousin Ellen Burbridge. Bears ALS from Susan E. Wilson to Lauretta (?), Feels in such confusion that she is not sure what she has written or what she wants to say; informs her that the house is to be sold on the fifteenth of the month, when they will sell everything, and possession must be given on the first of January; mentions William Savage's departure the next day for Philadelphia; had hoped to see her, but Mr. Wilson seems to think he will be able to visit her soon.","Scope and Contents Describes the praise that his (ACG) speech has received from various members, including Segar and William Ritchie; informs him that the editor of the Whig will publish it next week; regrets that he cannot come home until after Christmas because the Internal Improvement Bills come up next Saturday; hopes that he (ACG) will be able to come up before then; asks him to tell Ma that he intended to visit her but circumstances prevented him; will bring Maria and Mary to visit Ma.","Had heard from Mr. M. Bishop that the suit between himself and Pumphrey had been settled in his (WHA) favor; asks him to write and give him all the details; asks if he (?) has taken the Thomas W. contract and if Whitaker has paid all the money on the contract; would like to see him the next time he comes to Richmond; misses Dr. Garrett in the practice of his family; has had several Negroes sick and has suffered from a bad cold himself.","Had written to him about the appointment as Physician for the Marine Hospital of Dr. W.P. Morgan; would like to add the amendment of his appointment in the event of the removal of the present incumbent; feels that his (ACG) compliance will place him under many obligations to him; asks about the rich Irishman that died in Halifax Co. without heirs; would like to know all the information as he thinks he will be able to find his heirs in Ireland through correspondence with lawyers in Cork, Ireland.","Has heard from Mr. Saunders that he (ACG) has been authorized to put his claim against Nelson's estate before the court; has a receipt for the bond held by Mr. Saunder from Mr. Nelson.","Assumes Mr. Whitaker has not yet paid the bond he (WHA) left with Garrett; asks him to inform Mr. Whitaker that he is not in compliance with his promise; would like a check on Richmond Bank if he is successful in getting the money; asks for news from Philadelphia.","Has not written due to wrapping up his former business as he intends to quit the practice; feels it impossible to make it to Williamsburg at any given time; has pulled their house down and intends to build another; and Maria is at the Court House visiting her uncle Bailey during this time; is willing that he and brother Robert divide the slaves between them and asks if he needs to be present during this time; encloses a letter from Francis H. Lee and asks if he will need to find out from Mr. Lee whether he wants to advertise the selling of the property according to the deed; informs him the railroad will be finished to Clover Depot, near his home, by the first of February.","Scope and Contents Agrees with suggestion in Maria's letter that he (\"brother\") take a trip to Northampton in order to convalesce and recover from his illness; has not been well himself, and has been suffering from a disease that resembles bilious cholic, and supposes it was combined also with gout; was truly sorry to hear of the loss suffered by Dr. and Mrs. Garrett (the death of one of their daughters); informs him of the death of Mr. Lyon, who passed away peacefully and retained his faculties up to within a few hours of his death; hopes that he and his wife may decide to move to Williamsburg.","Expresses deepest sympathy for the loss of (her husband) W. Savage; was shocked by Savage's change in health when he saw him last; asks her to inform Dr. Garrett that he is to travel to Norfolk next Tuesday and will meet Garrett there; sends the love of the family.","Received her last letter without a signature or a date; informs her that Uncle Sam's violin is beyond repair; would not sell Pa's violin but if she would like Rob to have it, he will lend it to him; encloses $45 to settle the bill with Mr. Kellum.","Has filled his ice house with ice three inches thick; killed his hogs, which averaged 225 lbs. each; has taken all his Negroes to his new plantation that he intends to make the finest in the county; is determined to make a good farmer; asks after all the news, especially of the Asylum, who the candidates are for the Senate and the House of Delegates, and whether there is no opposition to Garrett for Congress; informs him that Mr. Clark gave Bettie 15 Negroes and $3,000.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Robertson is in love with a certain black-eyed lady, whose name he cannot yet reveal. Bears signature from S(?) Guion, (?) of Virginia, to \"aunt\" [?], May 23, 1859. Regrets that he could not finish the letter the night before, but was overcome by sleep; reveals that he will come to Williamsburg soon to become engaged; informs her that the weather has been quite warm; shares news of the family.","Encloses a check for $5, the amount of Mrs. Saunders' donation to the Bible Society of Virginia; informs him that the money is also intended as the first payment toward making George T. Wilson, son of Reverand G.T. Wilson, a life member; thanks him for the kind care he received while a houseguest at his home.","Encloses a note to him; hopes that he will accede to his wishes.","Informs him that Mary has been extremely sick for a week, but it appears that she is recovering; will return home next week if she continues to improve; regrets that he has no concrete information to give him regarding Mr. Hughes; advises him that if Lou has made up her mind about Hughes, that there is little he can do to stop the wedding; was sorry to hear of the death of A.C. McCandlish but was told by Robby that his habits were bad.","Has heard of Lou's impending marriage but is concerned that she is a bit young, being not yet twenty; assures her that Mary is quite recovered and has an enormous appetite; Mr. Garrett has gone up to Court today, so she will have three or four servants to sleep in the house and protect her and the baby; informs her that the baby is getting fatter every day, but still has no teeth; asks after her garden and shares news on her own gardening.","Scope and Contents Has waited to write til Lou set a date for her wedding, which will be on the 25th of April; was told by Mr. Hughes that he intends to meet him in Richmond; informs him that Lou could not do with less than $300 for the wedding; was told by Mama that the interest on the money earned from the sale of the servants along with what brother owes for Negro hires would be more than $300; asks if (cousin) Laura has yet gone to the Eastern Shore as they expect her every day. Bears ALS from Mary Lou Garrett,to \"uncle\" (Robert M. Garrett) Believes that $300 would not be even half enough for her wedding; assures him that she cannot do with less than $1500; sends love to Aunt Sue and the children; asks to have him send the $1500 as Mama agrees that it is not too much.","Scope and Contents Reports that his wheat crop has been damaged by a hailstorm and fears he will get only a half a crop; hopes for rain because otherwise he will not make a good crop of corn or tobacco; discusses politics and who will be elected; informs him that his ankle is no better and hopes that he can send the \"receipt\" he made for his leg; has decided to go to White Sulphur Springs this summer.","Has just received the interest on her two bonds from the Messrs. Nottingham; has been expecting her to visit but realizes she does not know yet when she will be able to; hopes that her children have passed the critical point of scarlet fever and are now safely convalescing; informs her that he and Comfort are suffering from bad colds; shares the news that Hamilton Neale and Lizzy Smith are to be married this summer, and Robert Nottingham and Miss Byrd are to be married at length also; informs her that the new steamer Northampton is to make her first stop on this shore tomorrow, and on which one may safely and comfortably cross the bay.","Has not had time to make the inquiries she wanted; deposited $100.66 in her account to bring her balance to $574.59; has not heard from (?) Guion; will send the ring she spoke of if he finds it; informs her that Mrs. Galt is in Norfolk staying at the Atlantic Hotel.","Spent about a week dividing his time between Norfolk and Hampton and saw the Great Eastern; was appointed a delegate to the Democratic convention at Charlottesville as soon as he returned; rode up to the convention with Miss Maggie Parker and plans to go see her in September on the Eastern Shore when all the rest of her beaux have departed.","Seeks to gain the vote of W. Robertson Garrett for Tallie's husband (?); is afraid that the man will lose his office, and he has no other means of employment; informs her that Eliza's health has been poor lately; will not be able to make it down this winter as Eliza is taking care of some little servants who have lost their mother, and she is afraid that they will be mistreated if she leaves them; has had a severe attack which makes him more aware of his age and his mortality.","Returns Humphrey's and Taliaferro's check for $150 to him as it was not endorsed; informs him that there was no deposit made to his credit at that bank.","Reported to General McClaws (McLaws) last Monday and was stationed at Young's farm at the mouth of the Warwick River; occupies the right of the line of defenses and is in command of the right battery; was told by General McClaws (McLaws) that General Magruder wished to take New-Port News (Newport News), but there are 11,000 men stationed at that place and there is little chance for a fight; will take winter quarters nearby.","Scope and Contents Informs him that George and his family have been staying with him since last summer; assures him that George has quit drinking and will hopefully do well; has been enjoying the company of Laura and family, who is at Hampden Sydney College in Prince Edward County; has a good crop this year but finds groceries and salt difficult to obtain; purchased salt for $25 a bushel last week, corn sells for $10 a barrel and wheat $4 a bushel; decribes the prosperity of the tobacco farmers in these times; feels that \"times will be worse after 1st of January if Lincoln attempts to carry out his Emancipation Proclamation\"; assures him that \"our success (in winning the war) is certain\"; informs him that Burnside will fight at Fredericksburg but is sure General Lee will defeat him whenever they meet.","Is now at the Military Institute (Virginia Military Institute) in Lexington; is told that a young man cannot be gotten in there, and that expenses are quite high, being $400-$500 per year; asks that Winder brings a letter to his (JWB) son Daniel in Colonel Gorgas' department if he comes up; will write to Colonel Smith and his son will write to him (RMG) as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Decided to write to her, though he does not know her, when Colonel W. read parts of her letter to him; has let his imagination wander to think of his home in the South, and wishes \"this cruel war was over\"; has amused himself by coaxing a rat of his hole and then throwing Colonel W.'s toothbrush at him; joined the Confederate Army with the notion \"that it was a mighty funny thing; that there was a good joke in it somewhere amp; that I was the Columbus to discover it\"; finally \"found the joke -- [through] curiosity morbid curiosity\" when he stumbled upon a group of Union troops who pressed him to go with them, and so became a prisoner; asks her not to mention that he wishes to go back again; describes an \"exchange\" ceremony (a funeral); closes with poetry that makes clear his desire to receive a letter from somone back in Dixie.","Hopes that she will stop in Williamsburg on her way to Richmond to visit Cousin Mary Howard; shares news of many friends and relatives; informs her that Mary Garrett, daughter of Uncle Benjamin Garrett, is visiting and breaking many hearts; urges her to visit while Mary is there also.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his lack of correspondence; refutes the statement she made in her previous letter \"about an 'old aunt who gives offence (sic) by showing an interest in the family'\"; assures her that she is well-loved by all but that the younger generation is \"very negligent in the little etiquettes of life\"; informs her that Comfort is visiting them, but will leave soon as she is afraid of the smallpox and fears it will reach Hickory Grounds; shares the news that Winder Garrett is in love with Miss Bettie Custis and Van with Miss Jean Bright.","Scope and Contents Has not been able to get up to Eastville to get the blankets, paper, or envelopes for her since it has either rained, snowed, or been very cold lately; cannot \"see the slightest probability of borrowing you any money\" and Mother cannot make her a comfort; informs her that Nancy has not been able to work since last August, Patience has been sick, and the new cook has been in bed almost every day since she arrived, so all the work of the house lands on Mother; looked in Eastville for blankets but found only common ones that would not suit her.","Encloses the receipt of the deposit in First National Bank and asks that she let her know as soon as she receives it; informs her that Captain Turner died a few days before; shares the news that Cousin R. took Mollie away with him and that Uncle John left a few minutes before for the island; asks when she will visit; would like Aunt Susan and Lottie to send her some scraps of worsted for her bed quilt; shares news of friends and relatives.","Received a letter from Miss Sarah Mallett telling her of the extreme illness of Cousin Susan, being of the heart; was informed that Dr. Yardley thought Susan could not live through the night; informs her that Miss Lizzie Savage is visiting Eyre Hall; shares news of the activities of various relatives; describes the damage caused by windstorms; fears that they will have no fruit this year as the cold spring has destroyed the crop; have been two fires since last she wrote, and a neighbor's stable with all his horses and a cow were burned.","Was elected a Professor at Giles College on the fourth of July; does not wish to take her money because she needs to have it for herself; informs her how to send a box or a trunk, but also tells her that it would be very costly, and believes the clothes will be suitable for the boys; informs her that John is back from Scotland and would like to teach school.","Scope and Contents Asks if she thinks she is an affectionate niece, \"to write to my old Aunt twice a week\"; informs her that Mrs. Taliaferro is back in Williamsburg after a trip to Canada; has organized a choir of the Mercer family, since the Southalls refused to participate; shares the news that Mary Stubbs has a baby girl about three weeks old, but does not know what she will name her; is pleased with the visits that Mr. Tucker and his wife make to her family.","Received the box of presents she sent; thanks her for the two beautiful dresses she sent; has made up her black Africa dress and feels very exquisite in it; informs her of the loss of Mary Stubbs' infant daughter; shares the news that Mr. Southall and Lizzie have a baby daughter; the election at the Asylum has retained all the old officers; expects Miss Fanny Crump for a visit the first of January; informs her that \"one of your Eastern Shore girls,\" Miss Brown, has visited Williamsburg, and that she likes her a great deal.","Scope and Contents Informs her that a decision has been made in her suit against William Evans; explains that the suit took so long to settle because the court was trying to determine exactly how much money was due her; informs her that the amount due her should be paid within four months from the date of the decree.","Scope and Contents Writes for information on Aunt Charlotte's condition, as he has been informed that she is very ill; explains that Van's engagement has been terminated as his fiancée, Miss Mattie Children, has run off and married Mr. Lindsay of Pulaski; describes Van as bearing this information \"very nobly and I think is not seriously wounded\"; informs her that their new house will be complete the first of September and begs her to come see it.","Informs her that Ma has put off her visit to the Eastern Shore until Van comes to visit his home, since she will be able to stay longer if she waits; is relieved that Aunt Charlotte is much better now; explains that Miss Mary Sherwell is to go to New York for a few weeks because her health is bad; expects Professor Garrett and his bride later in the month.","Has written Mr. Nottingham in regards to the bond he owes and will write to her as soon as he responds; expects to lose at least half the amount due from Mr. Shellan's estate; shares news of family and friends.","Has been very ill for a long time; wanted to return to Northampton the next day, but as she is still too weak to dress, she will have to wait at least another week; mentions the death of Uncle Tom Nottingham after a long illness; informs her of the activities of other members of the family.","Scope and Contents Has been better lately; has been diagnosed by Dr. Page as being worn down from \"nervous depression\"; has been advised to travel a bit in order to recover fully; received an invitation to visit with a family in the Blue Ridge section of Maryland and will go there in a few days; expects to travel to Northampton later in the season; informs her that Miss Lucie Jamison (the sister of Cousin Carie Nottingham) is quite ill and is expected to pass away soon; has been informed by Mr. and Mrs. Custis of Accomac that the railroad will run through Northampton, a desirable prospect if it increases property value. Also correspondence from Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to \"auntie\". Thanks her for her \"kind thoughtfulness\" and asks her to come to visit during the cold weather.","Thanks her for the wonderful Christmas presents she sent; mentions that the whole family misses her a great deal; informs her that Mr. Wharton went to Norfolk for the holidays and has a new suit of clothes; cannot understand the extravagance of Mr. Wharton unless he is seriously debating matrimony; mentions that they have received a letter from Julia in which there was enclosed a photograph of Rob; was upset to hear of Uncle John's poor health and hopes Cousin Comfort is better.","Will be very accomplished when she returns home as Dr. Tabb has been teaching her how to eat fish, play whist, and boil eggs; asks for news of Winder; mentions that she is fast becoming a brunette and enjoying it; describes the pleasantness of being near the water; asks for news of friends and family and sends greetings to many.","Scope and Contents Has been asked by the editor of the Cleburn Chronicle to reply to an attack on Governor Coke by the Galveston News, and to condense some articles from the New York Herald; has yet to take out his license to practice law; describes the town of Cleburn as being \"a tolerable little country town, with a population of about 1200, and growing quite fast\"; informs him that the prairie lands in this area will produce 20,000 bales of cotton, which will sell for $50-$75 per bale; gives the prices of flour ($6 a barrel), good cows ($6 a head), horses ($25-$50), and corn ($0.25 per bushel after September 1st); is currently staying at a hotel but is eagerly awaiting a position in a private home to teach for an hour or two a day; mentions that the whole state is crowded with lawyers; informs him that the land laws are complicated and provide most of the revenue to be gained in this profession; was obliged to ride with the driver when traveling to Cleburn as the stage was filled with ladies, and as a result was treated to the view of a \"magnificent country\"; describes the people as \"healthy, but their eyes look dull, and they are generally listless and inanimate\"; mentions that the people are hard-working and thrifty, and that Cleburn \"makes no pretensions to anything like fashion or refinement, but they appear to be very good plain people.","Took the hair that was sent immediately to Madame De Vourges to be made up as soon as it was received; informs her that Mary Garret's (sic) hair is so tangled that it would not be worth making is up, and the same is true for Mrs. Vest's; misses Comfort a great deal, but knows she will be happier being with her father; fears Comfort is sick; shares news of the family.","Writes because he would like to know the date of his birth; asks also for the age of his sister Lucy, who is going to school at the Normal collage (sic); would like to go to Williamsburg next fall before going to school.","Informs her that the package was sent back to Baltimore, but that he has sent it down again to Dr. Van Garrett, and it should be in Yorktown on Thursday morning; is sorry to hear of Cousin Sue's illness; sends his love to all.","Scope and Contents Informs her that the children are greatly looking forward to the trip to going to see her; describes everyone as looking well; mentions the weather as being \"real hot summer weather\" and that no one is yet wearing winter hats or garments. Bears signature from Willie Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, to \"aunt\". Has spent one of his dimes on three apples but still has a quarter and a nickel left; mentions that he makes a nickel every week for carrying the milk; informs her that the President passed through Nashville and they all had a flag to wave; is sent down each day to the meat store for Mama, but could not go today because his knee is sore.","Had built up his stock with dry goods and shoes, etc., and left town in October; still owes some money that has to be paid back; informs her that Mr. Bell has moved out to Hickory Ground, and that Clara Nottingham was married a week ago; would like to come to visit but would lose too much if he came now.","Expresses grief for the death of Aunt Susan, her (LG) mother; asks why Susan was laid in the churchyard; sends her love to Uncle Robert; informs her that the sale of all her father's personal property at Chester will take place next Thursday.","Informs her that the photograph she received is of a lady who claims to be 15, dating her existence from the date of her marriage; mentions that the lady would like to have a good husband to share her life with; has been advised to get married but to wait for a first rate chance.","Scope and Contents Describes in great detail the visit of \"our President\" (Rutherford B. Hayes) to Nashville; mentions the appearance of Mrs. Hayes in terms of her dress and the manner in which she wears her hair; has been invited to Pulasky (sic); sends love and asks for news.","Scope and Contents Regrets not being able to visit Williamsburg this season; describes Mountain Lake as being \"a lovely place and the people are friendly and sociable as can be\"; plans to stay in Mountain Lake a little while longer, then will go to a sulphur spring for a short time before returning to their home; has met a girl from Norfolk who had visited Williamsburg and knows both the Colemans and the Tylers; thanks Van through her for the college souvenir he sent her.","Informs her that her father Dr. Coleman valued no man above her (LG) brother Van; is comforted by the friendship of them both; was disappointed that she did not come up to the house; realized later that she would need a special invitation (after her father's funeral).","Scope and Contents Is quite disappointed that they will not be able to meet this summer; hopes that she can travel to Petersburg next Saturday to be able to see her; has received several invitations to stay with various families, but the locations are too far off the way home that she will not be able to accept them; describes the nicest compliment she has received as coming from Virginia Lassiter, \"who said I reminded her of you -- my voice and manner\"; reports that Father has been ill with hay fever.","Has heard that she will be joining the party at Eggleston, along with Cousin Mary, Sue, and Van; regrets he cannot be there as well; reports that Cousin Sallie Winder had called her home Lorton; feels indebted to Cousin Mary's genealogical work and asks if there is any news related to her search; thanks her for the pictures of Lorton Hall and Lorton Church, which are now on display in the library at Ridgefield; reports that Carrie's health is almost entirely recovered; had read in a paper that a northern university had bestowed the degree of L.L.D. upon President Tyler of William and Mary; hopes that she will be able to visit his home soon.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Hattie is quite sick, and feels that she would feel better if she heard from Van; reports that Van has been silent for a long while, and so they believe he is very sick; mentions that \"la grippe\" is going around, and that Virginia is fighting it off while Hattie seems to be about to come down with a severe case of it; had thought the wedding was not till June, but was told by Hattie that she and Van have decided on the first of April; asks if she will be able to make a visit after the wedding.","Has been quite busy as Mother and Hattie have been otherwise occupied, so all the social duties have fallen to her; has been fighting off the grippe; informs her that Miss Coleman of Williamsburg will be visiting Mrs. Burns in New Orleans; reports that Hattie is better but still looks tired from la grippe; mentions that there will be a masque ball held tonight but since there will be eight held before the Carnival closes, she does not feel obliged to go; hopes she feels better now.","Regrets that she cannot be in New Orleans with them for Mardi Gras; describes in very great detail the events of Mardi Gras; explains that the procession has just passed her house and will return from uptown soon; reports that she is writing a condolence letter for a friend whose husband has passed away, and is struck by the contrast of a man lying on his deathbed and the jollity and gaiety of the festival; informs her that Hattie will be married sometime after the 26th of April.","Is glad that the plates were received unbroken; hopes the flowers she sent will live; expresses how highly she thinks of her by the simple act of sending her the platters; asks that she display the picture of Mr. Davis in her house; would like a picture of the prison and asks if her brother Robbie could send her one.","Asks her to imagine her in this Devonshire town; describes her surroundings and her activities there; asks her to remember her.","Reassures her that she may have her photograph; will send her photograph as soon as she returns home; is pleased to be asked to become an annual member of the Colonial Capital branch of the A.P.V.A.; informs her that she and her cousin plan to be in Williamsburg for a few days; hopes to see her and her sister.","Encloses the photograph that she had wanted; reports that she had been called home to Richmond suddenly because of the death of her sister.","Returns her book by mail; thanks her for the hours they spent together while she and Mary were in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Would like to be with her in Williamsburgh (sic), \"finals or no finals\"; will not be able to visit because she is recovering from severe illnesses she has suffered all winter; remembers fondly the time she spent with her; hopes she has \"a beautiful commencement week!\"","Has been told that her (LG) presence has really pleased the Williamsburg party; writes to thank her again; is suffering from a bad headache; sends her latest photograph and mentions that if she does not want it, she should put it in the fire.","Thanks for her kindness that she has shown; explains that Mrs. Page has not been able to come to Richmond, and so her son Mr. Arthur Page accompanies the party of Miss McCormack; thanks her for her readiness to call on Mrs. Page when she reached Williamsburg; mentions the possibility of visiting Williamsburg with Mrs. Page.","Chastises her for not informing her that she would be in Richmond for a longer time; was upset to find that she was in Richmond for several days, thinks that she treated both her and Coralie Johnston quite badly.","Congratulates her on the birth of her daughter; asks her to write and tell of the baby as soon as she feels well enough; sends congratulations to Van as well.","Has not written to her because he was waiting for the circulars about Old Bruton Church; surmises that they were sent to his nephew, R.E. Lee, Jr., believes that it is important to preserve the old; remembers the good times they spent together; would like to see her again and assures her that when he comes to Williamsburgh (sic) he will accept her invitation to visit.","Scope and Contents Asks where he found the authority for claiming that her ancestor Sir George Yeardly \"was the son of a merchant sailor, and of humble and obscure birth\"; indicates her indignation resulting from this claim; prevails upon his fairness as a historian to publish only the facts; includes excerpts copied from the \"Yeardly Genealogy\" which she possesses and offers to have him peruse if he would visit her home.","Shares social news of relatives and mutual friends.","Thanks her for her invitation to visit; asks if she may come another time; mentions that she is quite fond of her and Miss Mary; has been in New York for ten days and will remain there another week before she returns home; reports that New York is \"very big and bright.\"","Has not forgotten his promise to escort her to the opening of the Jamestown Tercentennial; will meet her at the Virginia Building early Friday morning.","Apologizes that she could not be in Williamsburg on the 5th; landed in Boston a week ago after having taken the Mediterranean route from Naples; will do some shopping in New York; has enjoyed her summer but is looking forward to returning home.","Scope and Contents Has put the colored card from Boston that she sent into an album of souvenirs; is very busy with her debutante \"daughter\" and her coming out this season; relives her youth in the coming-out of her debutante; will publish another story next summer; reports that her eyes are troubling her.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not responding to her Christmas card earlier; describes in great detail what a wonderful, noble, and great gentleman her father was; is thankful for the friendship that her father showed him; looks forward to being with him again after this life; reminisces about Williamsburg and the happy times he spent there in youth; believes that education involves more than book-learning, and declares that \"what you get out of people, places, situations, environment means more to the mind than in the formative period\"; contemplates moving to St. Louis to be with his son, whose wife died 12-15 years ago and who is lonely now; regrets deepely that he was not able to be there for Cousin Letty's death, and that he was not able \"to put her sacred dust away as I had promised her.\"","Scope and Contents Informs her that the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary \"adopted a resolution authorizing the erection of the monument of which you wrote\"; reports that a copy of the resolution will be mailed to her by the Secretary. Bears signature from Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple to Lottie Garrett, July 6, 1909. Has received her letter that informed her of the action of the Board of Visitors; has yet to receive the letter from the Secretary; asks who the Secretary is and why he has not done what he has been ordered to do; reports that the work is begun and she will soon send the workers the inscription; asks her to preserve this letter from Mr. Gordon.","Has been keeping a diary of her trip that she will share when she returns home; gives details of her journey; hopes her children are behaving. Includes signature from Hattie (Mrs. Van Garrett), on board the S.S. Wensleydale, to Josie (?). Reports that it is so cold that she is wearing her heavy tan jacket from her trousseau; hopes that her children have not been much trouble; has yet to be seasick, along with Cousin Lottie and Van.","Will travel from the port at Savannah, Georgia, by train to Black Mountain on their return journey; thanks her for her sweet letters; reports that he has visited Old Barking Church where they saw the Winder Cenotaph and encloses the inscription, describing the ancestry of John Winder of Grays Inn, buried there in 1699; has seen the original charter for the College of William and Mary.","Shares reminisces of her sister, who had not long before passed away; mourns her death; shares information pertaining to the will.","Scope and Contents Encloses a few more excerpts from the book he is writing about the Civil War; asks her note that \"the whole purpose of the book is against war (physical combat) as a method of settling any question among civilized people\"; mentions that he \"was glad to read... of Mr. Carnegie's gift toward settlement of national questions by arbitration.\"","Describes rescuing a Confederate soldier who was laying horribly mutilated in a garret; insisted on visiting the soldier even though he was a Yankee soldier; informs her that he met her father at the bedside of this Confederate soldier; encloses more excerpts of his book on the Civil War; explains that his motivation in writing the book is to represent the War in a non-biased way from a man who was there for the sake of future generations.","Wishes her a happy birthday; hopes she is continuing to improve herself; describes his trip to New York with members of his family.","Gives details of her sightseeing in The Hague.","Reports that the new horse arrived, so they all went for a drive to try him out; is relieved that she goes to visit Van and the children every day while she is away; informs her that Father is looking well and is recovering from his long illness; describes her home there; asks about news of Williamsburg.","Mentions that he has finished illustrating Mr. Widener's book; sends her the address of Albert Rosenthal so she may write to him about the painting she would like appraised; wonders if the painting is the one of Washington; informs her that Mr. W.E. Havemeyer would pay handsomely for this painting; assures her that if she has not sold it by the time Mr. Widener returns to America, that he will show it to Mr. Widener who may wish to purchase it.","Advises her to retain Mr. Rosenthal to appraise a tinted portrait of Washington to determine its value and whether it is unique; informs her that if she knows the history of the painting on glass of Lady Hestor Stanhope it would be more valuable than the Washington portrait regardless of whether it was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds or not; informs her that the Earl of Rosebery would almost certainly be interested in her portrait of Lady Stanhope; advises her that if she is not satisfied with the appraisal of Mr. Rosenthal, she should write to Dr. Rosenbach.","Has talked to Mr. Henkels and described her portrait of Washington to him; reports that Mr. Henkels believes the portrait to be worth between $800 and $1000 as it is quite rare; describes how to examine the portrait of Lady Stanhope to determine whether it is a stipple engraving varnished and painted onto glass, as Mr. Henkels believes it is; gives information about Mr. Henkels.","Is glad she had received the advice of Mr. Henkels in addition to the offer of Dr. Rosenbach for the Washington portrait; advises her to use Mr. Henkels' price as leverage for securing a deal with Dr. Rosenbach; reports that Mr. Henkels is also willing to act as her agent in the sale of the portrait.","Describes his return trip to Williamsburg; reports that everything is nice and green and the crops are quite good; shares news of Williamsburg; informs her that Williamsburg just missed the violent storm that swept up the Atlantic coast on the first.","Regrets that he will not be able to visit this week after all.","Could not accept her invitation to visit as his trip to Richmond was quite short; informs her that all of her family are in his thoughts, ever since he left college (William and Mary) in '98; is leaving soon to go to New York with the President (Woodrow Wilson); reports that the President may make a quiet and informal visit to Williamsburg; has spoken to the President about how good she and her family were to him while he was in college; asks her to keep the possible visit of the President quiet.","Note sent with a box of candy to her.","Shares news of friends and family.","Informs her that his children are doing well on their examinations; reports that many of the boys at the college have had to leave school, either to enlist or to work on the farms; is glad to hear she has the doctor's permission to leave the sanitorium soon and hopes her recovery is permanent.","Describes her trip to England in great detail.","Reports that a tornado swept through her neighborhood, but her home escaped damage; describes the damage in the surrounding area; will go up to New Orleans in the car; will leave to return to Williamsburg next Saturday night.","Writes to express his pride in his father; thanks him for all he has done for him throughout his life; was very honored when he came to visit; misses his family greatly.","Describes his trip south through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; expects to reach Louisiana on Wednesday.","Scope and Contents Remembers her and mentions that his \"recollection of her (her mother) is one of the most beautiful things in my college life\"; explains that she is the only thing that draws him to Williamsburg; asks her to let him know when she is to be in town so that he can see her.","Shares a great deal of family and neighborhood news.","Reports that Mr. Ware, their new minister from Clarke County, gave his first sermon on Sunday; mentions that although he is 25, he looks no more than 17; informs her that Miss Ida Peed and a Mr. Bayly were married last week, but owing to a confusion with the minister over the time appointed for the wedding, the ceremony did not occur until 3 a.m. that night; shares a great deal of other family news and occurences in the neighborhood.","Reassures her that she is being overly anxious about her (CLGN) state of health; would like to go to the Island for two months; shares news of other family members.","Has not been able to find anything like Mary's dress; encloses samples of fabric that are $0.25 per yard; describes the fashion in dresses this season; reports that Mrs. Ann Seymour died the night before after an illness of just a few days; hopes that she will come to visit in November before the cold really starts to set in.","Informs her that Mrs. Walter H. Page of New York will be at the Colonial Inn in Williamsburg the following Thursday; asks her if she could call upon Mrs. Page while she is there; reports that she has been ill all winter and has just returned from the Bahamas; mentions that Mr. Page is a prominent editor-publisher.","Informs him that he should be thankful that Carra is to marry a Virginian and will live near them; asks him to tell Hattie to send a list of presents; shares news of friends and family.","Grieves for the loss of her (LG) friend Mr. Thompson; begs her to come visit so that she may comfort her; mentions that her husband is off to hold court in Shreveport soon; informs her of the news of other family members. Bears signature from Virginia (?) to cousin Lottie Garrett. Begs her to come visit this winter; sends her love.","Mentions that she forgot to send her a scrap of the material for the dress so she could match scarf, gloves, etc.; asks that Lottie sell the kid gloves for $1.25 for she will send her new ones that will fit; describes the suits she has just sent off to Northampton; shares that Nan is coming to visit on the 24th and will stay for several weeks; describes a torch light procession in Baltimore that was so large that it took an hour to pass by; relates that two men were shot during the procession, one dying instantly and one passing away an hour later.","Informs her that Maria Savage has returned from Philadelphia and that her cousin Henrietta has come down also, but that Maria and Mr. William Savage have since returned home; shares the news that Maria's visit with her uncle was mysteriously cut short, as she had planned to stay at least until Christmas, if not the entire winter; gives news of many acquaintances, including a local wedding; is excited that her room is finished now, but the house will not be completed this year as the workmen have all been released for the winter; asks that she come to visit as there is plenty of space in her room; looks forward to the completion of the house so that Aunt Susan, Uncle Garrett, and the children can come for a visit; sends love to all.","Shares news of many common acquaintances; tries to put to rest the rumors that Mr. Boyden is now her beau by saying that he is simply filling the place of her brother while he is away; shares a great deal of information about neighbors and friends; was sorry to hear of his sickness, but as he is well again now she won't speak of the sad subject.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Nannie was slighted that the last letter they received from her did not include Nannie's name; relates that Mrs. Hansford gave birth to a \"little heir to her estate\"; begs her to persuade Bayly and Cousin Kate to come visit; informs her that the filling has fallen out of her tooth and that she is very worried about the state of it; refuses to go see the dentist in Williamsburg because he is from the Asylum and she is afraid of him; asks if Van can treat her tooth; shares much information about family and friends.","Is glad that he enjoyed his trip to Tennessee but is eager to see him again; informs him that there will be a meeting in Yorktown next week for preliminary measures for the Centennial of 1880; expects many people will go to the meeting; relates that Dr. Wise has been elected visiting physician for the Asylum with an annual salary of $1,200, but will retain his position at the College; shares news of family and friends.","Apologizes for not writing sooner; explains that she has had no time to do anything since Sue was so anxious to have her suit to wear on Christmas Day; is working hard on Mary's dress to have it ready by Sunday; informs her that Father has gone up to Richmond to see about the state stock; relates that Ma has been quite sick but is now much better.","Scope and Contents Sends a photograph of herself to refresh her memory; is excited that she will finally come to visit them; informs her that Carrie is improving and that \"the baby looks like a different child\"; relate that Mother has been quite ill with a cold but is getting better.","Mentions that Van will only stay for a fortnight; asks that she be informed if there is any change in Aunt Charlotte's condition.","Asks her to thank Van for the invitations to the College (of William and Mary?) finals.","Thanks her for finally sending a letter; shares news of acquaintances.","Has found jet-headed pins inexpensive and so has purchsed some as they are very useful in mourning; mentions that Cousin Kate and Cousin Richard have gone to Frederick; is proud of the way she is running the house in their absence; has found that grey, solid black, and drab are the most popular colors for clothing for a lady; informs her that calico suits are very fashionable; suggests that the girls send some money to her a few weeks before they need their winter clothing so that she has time to look around and find the most reasonable prices; mentions that Miss White and Mr. Lynch were married and off Sand Shoal before anyone at Eastville knew the wedding had occured; was sad to learn that Mr. Craighill and Maggie lost their young child to sickness on a visit to Northampton; believes she has found a situation for her father; has been able to find the English needles at only one place; mentions that Sallie Upshur will be teaching at Staunton next year.","Asks that he send for her on Wednesday if possible, but will be ready to go on the day they originally agreed to if he desires it; thanks him for sending her on this visit; believes that Loyd (sic) may come for a visit to Williamsburg; asks him to tell Van that when she returns she wants to read Shakespear (sic) to appear \"wise and knowing.\"","Scope and Contents Has been hoping that she would receive a letter from him; believes the change in air has done her well; was able to see Cousin Kate, but Cousin Richard has gone up to Philadelphia and Bayly had yet to hear of her arrival; thanks her father for this trip and promises to \"look out for a rich beau, and when I get very rich I will pay you back\"; asks why none of their family's names have become famous and insists that merit has been overlooked in favor of locality; asks that he write to Cousin Monroe as they have few rich relations and \"cannot afford to slight any of these\"; informs him that Mary's baby is doing well but only wishes that Mary would leave the nurse behind.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her gift; informs her that the services he performs for her are done with \"the utmost pleasure\"; hopes that God keeps her well.","Concerns claims.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the presents she sent; informs her that Lottie is invited to Miss Lena Harding's wedding; has heard that Brother (?) can \"play a number of duets, had stopped chewing, wore kid gloves to school, and never got mad\"; shares more news of friends and family.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Father determined there is no position for a young lawyer in Williamsburg, so Winder has gone to Texas to find employment; is saddened to have Winder gone; wishes that Cousin Comfort accompany her Aunt on her visit; will send the hats by way of Florence Custis because she would rather they be trimmed there; mentions that Miss Henry was engaged to her cousin, but just before the wedding \"she had conscientious scruples, and discarded him and all of the family.\" Bears signature from Lottie Garrett to \"Auntie\". Asks if she could only stay in Baltimore two or three more days so that Florence can deliver the bonnets; trusts Comfort's taste more than anyone and would like her to trim the bonnets.","Chastises her for not writing since she left; was asked by Charlie McLean to send his love; informs her that Charlie was saddened to not see her (SG) before she left as he does not think he'll be able to make it back to Williamsburg for another three years; asks that she have her photograph taken as she (MWG) would really like one; shares news from Van's letter.","Believes the drive should be postponed until Wednesday as the weather is bad; \"Williamsburg evidently has its April in March.\"","Thanks him and his daughter's kindness; would like to thank him also on behalf of the convalescents for his kindess.","Thanks her for the gift she has sent by Hattie; informs her that she gave her a priceless gift.","Informs her that she and Coralie will be there around six o'clock; regrets that Miss Garrett's sister will not be there.","Has spoken to the Governor and learned that the position was first offered to Mr. Wise, and when he refused it was offered to Stovall; believes that if Stovall refuses the position, that he (ACG) has a good chance of securing it; feels that had he (ACG) stayed in Richmond after Mr. Wise's refusal, he would have had an excellent chance.","Relates the circumstances of his mother's severe illness which caused her excruciating pain. Note, this is written over another letter.","Shares news of her doings and of her family.","Shares a poem with her correspondent.","Informs her correspondent that the trim she uses for cotton chemises and nightgowns is fairly inexpensive, about ten cents a yard; was able to get wide chintz for twelve and a half cents a yard; fears that it is now all sold.","Feels that her correspondent need not fear smallpox; relates how she is living next door to a home in which six people died of the smallpox and that the window of her home is not more than three yards from the open window of the house of the sick and she was never taken ill.","Informs her correspondent that she has \"captured 'the catch of Morehead',\" a gentleman named James Richard Young; explains that Young is one of the prominent men in North Carolina; will be residing in Raleigh; shares information about his five children, ranging in age from about 22 to ten years old.","Accounts chiefly of Mr. Richard R. Garrett.","Deed in which 1,000 acres of land in Harrison County, Virginia, were sold to John Reedle by John Philips of Virginia.","From Robert G. Scott, Captain of the Rifle Company attached to the 68th Regiment, Virginia Militia, to Lieutenant Richard Garrett, informing him that the officers of the Regiment will meet to begin their training on the fifth Wednesday of April at the Rawleigh Tavern in Williamsburg.","Written by Alexander W. Green swearing that he is acquainted with Timothy Jones, a \"free man of color, and now a resident of York County,\" who served in the Revolutionary War and lost one of his legs in action at Yorktown.","Summons to appear in court on behalf of Henry and Levon Smith, accused of assaulting George Elliot. Signed by Samuel Sheild, Clerk of the Court of York County.","Documents mainly pertaining to inheritance suits in which Richard Garrett or Alexander C. Garrett served as Commissioner.","Documents pertaining to the estate of Polly Pigg, deceased.","Includes stories, reminiscences, and speeches of various members of the Garrett family.","Includes many calling cards and place cards of various members of the Garrett family.","Printed volume of an address at Yorktown delivered by Colonel Alexander C. Garrett, on the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown.","Pamphlet belonging to Miss (Lottie?) Garrett. Published in 1900.","Fragment of an article celebrating Robert E. Lee as a great general.","Pamphlet containing Biblical verses and hymn verses. Given to Susan Yardley and Montie from Aunt Mary and Aunt Sue.","Printed version of a hymn, given to \"his Virginia cousins\" by Richard Watson Gilder, composer of the hymn.","Diploma of Richard Garrett, 1830, from College of William and Mary written in latin.","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01).","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Garrett Family Papers, 1786/1928"],"collection_ssim":["Garrett Family Papers, 1786/1928"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 69 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8394"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 69 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8394"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"geogname_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"places_ssim":["Williamsburg (Va.)--History--Civil War, 1861-1865"],"creator_ssm":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"creator_ssim":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creators_ssim":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885","Special Collections Research Center"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"access_subjects_ssim":["United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence"],"access_subjects_ssm":["United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865","United States--Politics and Government","Correspondence"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["2.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["2.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence"],"date_range_isim":[1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eOrganization: This collection is organized into six series: 1. Letters 2. Accounts 3. Legal Documents 4. Writings 5. Calling and Place Cards 6. Printed Matter. Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date with those items lacking a date located at the end of each series. Series 1 is divided into subseries by ten or twenty year increments depending on the amount of letters.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["Organization: This collection is organized into six series: 1. Letters 2. Accounts 3. Legal Documents 4. Writings 5. Calling and Place Cards 6. Printed Matter. Arrangement: This collection is arranged chronologically by date with those items lacking a date located at the end of each series. Series 1 is divided into subseries by ten or twenty year increments depending on the amount of letters."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003ca href=\"http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert%20M.%20Garrett\u0026amp;quot;\u0026gt;http://scrc.swem.wm.edu/wiki/index.php/Robert%20M.%20Garrett\u0026amp;lt;/a\u0026amp;gt;.%20%20\u0026lt;/bioghist\u0026gt;%20%20%20\u0026lt;acqinfo%20id=\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003easpace_7f77463a9145d13caa3ace240df5f4b7\"\u0026gt;\n    ","\u003cp\u003eGift: Ca. 200 items, March 1969.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:","Acquisition Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["Gift: Ca. 200 items, March 1969."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGarrett Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["Garrett Family Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eMaterials related to this collection is the account book, 1842-1849, of B. F. Garrett, attorney, Williamsburg, Va. It includes accounts with John Tyler, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e B. F. Garrett Account Book, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. B. F. Garrett Account Book, 1842-1849.158 p. bound volume 32 cm.Collection number: Mss. MsV Al6\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["Materials related to this collection is the account book, 1842-1849, of B. F. Garrett, attorney, Williamsburg, Va. It includes accounts with John Tyler, Jr.","B. F. Garrett Account Book, Manuscripts and Rare Books Department, Swem Library, College of William and Mary. B. F. Garrett Account Book, 1842-1849.158 p. bound volume 32 cm.Collection number: Mss. MsV Al6","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01)."],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence of the Garrett family of Williamsburg, Va., concerning family and social news, politics, and the Civil War. Earlier letters deal mainly with business and political news, as several Garrett family members, including Richard R. Garrett, Alexander C. Garrett, and Dr. Robert M. Garrett, were involved in the politics of 19th century Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Robert M. Garrett and his brothers Alexander C. Garrett and B. F. Garrett concerning the sale of \"Yardley,\" Northampton County, Va. There are letters written to Dr. Robert M. Garrett's daughter, Lottie Garrett, by David E. Cronin concerning his memoir of the Vest Mansion and the Civil War occupation of Williamsburg and portraits owned by Lottie Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Includes letters, dated from 1897 to 1911, written to Miss Lottie Garrett by American novelist Mary Johnston (1870-1936). Also includes a letter, 25 December 1863, written by Asa Hartz, a Confederate soldier held at Johnson's Island Federal Prison, describing the everyday life of a prisoner during the Civil War. Collection contains certificate, 1832, of services of a black Revolutionary War soldier.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eExcuses himself for not writing sooner as he was ill; believed that Mr. Armstrong gave him (RG) the receipt for the eight dollars for the entire liquidation of his account; informs him that his father's account is now entirely settled; regrets that he (RG) finds it \"inconvenient, at present, to patronize the Star.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Defines happiness as consisting \"of the exercises of the mind, and the development of its various faculties\"; believes learning is for the \"favoured many\"; advocates the stimulation of the mind as a way to bring moral virtues into the light \"from the darkness in which they were enveloped, and the latent sparks of the moral faculty, Concience (sic), amp; virtue (are) kindled into a flame and excited to action.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates him on being elected Attorney for the counties of James City and Warwick (?); asks if he has turned Scott or Seward Whig since those counties are Whig; finds it suspicious especially when he (ACG) speaks of carrying the Locofocos by 8,000; will examine Mr. Mason's father's papers if he (SG) is called an heir or a son of Adam Mason; asks him to tell Bowden that the Groves land claim will be reopened and a new investigation begun; will call the claim up for consideration with Mr. Barbour and expects to get it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Shares details of his journey from Norfolk by ship; was welcomed quite kindly by the Garretts; mentions family and mutual friends; informs her that \"they will never forgive you if you do not come when Rosina comes\"; will board at Mr. Bicks', as will Rosina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas approached by Mr. N.I. Winder as to the least amount that would purchase one half of Yardley that belongs to Nottingham, Garrett, and Lauretta; found the way Mr. Winder wanted to advertise the sale objectionable; has raised the purchase price to $11,000-12,000, subject to his and Lauretta'a approval; informs him that there are many people wanting to buy Yardley, and that Peter S. Bowdoin has offered more than a fair price for it; hopes to sell the whole of Yardley for $10.500 at private sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Believes that Yardley will sell for $9,000 in August at public sale; is eager to sell the house, as is Lauretta, as it seems to be depreciating; informs him that this year's rent will be paid in grain; mentions that Lauretta and Charlotte are in agreement as to the sale of the plantation next to Yardley; informs him of the death of William P. Custis, who has given his entire estate, worth $80,000 to $100,000 to his widow.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas convinced that the August Court day would be a better time to sell Yardley; added into the advertisement for the sale statements concerning average crop yield; believes Yardley will sell for more at private sale, rather than public sale; informs him that Mr. Nottingham concurs and is willing to sell Yardley for $9,500 or even $9,000; suggests not selling for less than $9,500 at this time; will send again the $87.91 he owes him if he (RMG) will send a receipt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Explains that she did not intend to be negligent in not writing; remembers the time she spent in Williamsburg with fondness; informs her that her mother had recovered rapidly after she (RW) returned from Williamsburg, but had been attacked by a disease of the eyes a fortnight ago; feels that the country is \"unusually tame\" as no visitors have arrived yet; shares news of friends and family and sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been ill with a sore throat and was unable to write; describes herself as \"too fat amp; too happy, to go to the Eastern Shore sooner than the 4th July\"; gives news of many mutual acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her well-wishes; fears being a \"nominal christian\" and has fallen in love with the \"christian character\"; believes there was not a better man than the pastor of her church and fears the \"lukewarmness of his flock... will shorten his days, the recent dissipation seems to give him so much pain\"; did not go to the vice-president's, John Tyler's, party the night before because she was tired and sleepy and the weather was damp; gives news of all the people currently in town; misses her home but knows Mrs. Garrett would like her to stay till after the fourth of July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has just returned from a trip to Northampton County, accompanied by his cousin Miss Wise; saw many young ladies in Northampton that he (BFG) is not acquainted with, mentioning Miss Neale, Miss Wilson, Miss Ellen Upshur, Miss S. Parker, Miss Mary Tazewell, and Miss Skipwith; mentions that having an \"excellent heart... is the estimable quality in a young lady\"; is \"anxious to see the Alumni Association put into full and complete operation\" and believes that \"a glorious institution may be established\" regarding the association; informs him that his friend Jno. G. Upshur is \"as true a friend of Wm. amp; Mary as can be found anywhere. He vindicated her character and claims to the patronage of the south in a handsomely written and spirited argument in the Richmond Enquirer last year after his visit\"; is looking forward to seeing everyone on the fourth of July.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been participating in a whirl of social events which she has enjoyed, but later questioned whether the social events were all there is to life; has been taught \"to enjoy with liveliest zest the pure outpourings of disinterested friendship, amp; the exalted sentiments of the upright, cultivated mind\"; has made some new acquaintances and would set him up with one, except that she is eighteen months older than he; informs him that Ma and Pa are expecting him this summer; was glad to hear \"the cause of temperance was prospering in Wmsbg\" and mentions that \"some of my favourites have signed the pledge.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is upset to think that distance has caused their friendship to falter; mentions that \"once more the Star of my Destiny beamed on the horizon of my brightest dream\" by the appearance of Fanny, with whom he is in love; believes he will be surprised to learn that \"Bat\" (?) is engaged to a wealthy and accomplished girl; will help him in any way he can if he wishes to relocate to Mr. Jones's neighborhood, and believes that his chances of success with a girl of Mr. Jones's home are quite favorable; informs him that their fourth of July was quite dull and less liquor drunk than anyone would have guessed; is a devotee to the cause of temperance, and remarks that it seems to be predominate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that they are now debating the convention question and assures him that the bill will be defeated; hopes to be home by the 20th as they are trying to adjourn by that time; has much interesting news to share with him about \"the Whig and Democratic Conventions and other incidents of the season\"; informs him that \"The Assembly has helped the bill relative to the Bruton Parish fund, according to the wish of York, and she is now entitled to demand and recieve (sic) her own, and to dispose of it as she may please.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has had little time to write as what time he had \"has been devoted to some fair lassies... a courting man should never be held accountable for delay of this kind\"; enjoyed the time he and Conway had at Old Point; was prevented by rain in \"executing my designs upon Miss ---\"; has been convinced to go to the South this winter, which will prevent his return to college; encloses $10 in thanks to him; asks for all the news from college.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that his friends in New York are seeking some oysters, asks about the \"prospect of their gratification.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Will explain the neglect of his not writing when he comes to Williamsburg on the third; expects that he will come to stay with him at least a month; details the diversions in store for him, such as \"an introduction to the belles of Petersburg amp; the neighboring counties, a trip to Nottoway, a visit to some of my prettty cousins in Greensville, and frequent discussions on politics\"; informs him of his [RE] mother's death; asks to be remembered to their mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExplains that he forgot his diploma and his certificate in Williamsburg and gives him directions on how to procure each and where to send them so he will have them before Isle of Wight County court begins; explains that they were required of Ruffin before they would allow him to qualify; describes some people he has met in Smithfield already; is not sure of his prospects there as yet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes his trip to Richmond; informs her that \"we had the most exciting session by far we have had this winter. The democrats made the whigs back out fairly from the election of a United States Senator\"; describes party he attended for Miss Hill and Mrs. Ashton at Mr. Parishe's; was ill from the food at the party but is now recovered; informs her that he saw no one at the party \"as handsome amp; to my eyes as sweet as my own Laura\"; called on Martha but found her indisposed and does not believe she will ever be in good health; has heard that Louisiana Barryham (?) has the ague and fever; mentions a revival in progress at the Fourth Baptist Church and that he went to hear Brother Walker at the Second Church; implores her to write to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes to inform him that he is to be married on the 25th of June to a \"splendid woman in every attribute\"; has been very busy going to three to four parties a week; invites other members of the Garrett family through this letter; implores him to come to wait on him at the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has neglected to write as he has been very busy with his tax accounts; informs him that there is nothing happening in Smithfield and \"so you must content yourself this time by simply hearing of my dreadful melancholy and despairing thoughts\"; mentions the rumors that he is courting Mag again as having started at the wedding in Surry and denies any truth to them; describes the lady's anger at him as being so great that \"I do not even visit Mag nor even walk the street with her in her evening strolls\"; missed seeing him at J. Wilson's wedding; mentions the depression that he felt while at the wedding in remembering the time he'd spent there the year before and how he fully expected \"a favourable result\" to his courting; received an invitation to act as a groomsman at John Corsen's wedding next week; has promised Mary and Alice Coke that he will meet them at Old Point this summer and asks if he will go with them also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks him to write when he can; describes the \"grand celebration here on the 4th\" where he gave the address on the subject on Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican War; received many compliments on his address; has decided to speak on every occasion due to the successes he's had in addressing the Court and the crowd on the 4th; mentions that business is slow and has only four suits this term; is anxious for success; has not called on any ladies but will write to Susan if he does begin to court; will meet Mr. Leigh at Charlotte Court; has misplaced his account but is sure Mr. Leigh will pay the amount owed; believes Mr. Leigh owes him $30 but asks if he could send the account with his next letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not written before this because she has been very busy since she [LAW] left; shares news of many acquaintances and their goings-on, including weddings and courtships.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Received the articles and letter she sent by Mr. Wheeler containing peaches, dried pears, and honey; has paid off her account with [?] N's store; informs her of several deaths, including that of William Bayly from an illness resulting from hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr. Marshall from worn-out constitution, and Dr. Yerby's youngest child from consumption; believes Mrs. Leah Bowden will not live much longer as her health is declining rapidly; mentions that Rose's cousins, Mrs. and Dr. Hayes and two daughters, will come to visit her after their visit to the President as Mrs. Hayes is the sister of President Polk; is pleased to tell her that Charlotte's health is improving and will soon be well again.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes the efforts he has made on his [JHP] behalf in writing to various people; informs him that no apology is necessary as he was glad to serve his constituent and friend.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Escorted Mrs. Orgain to City Point on his way to Philadelphia; asks that he tell Miss Lauretta that he delivered her package to Mr. Ryle in Baltimore safely; felt \"very quer in being surrounded by my black fellow citizens, and in seeing the deference and respect shown them. They are the priviledged (sic) class -- the aristocracy of the Quaker City... my wrath has cooled, and I endeavor not to notice these sable gentlemen\"; describes a case he is currently working on with Mr. Boone; has made the acquaintance of an Englishman who wishes him to accompany him to Canada and then on to England, but he cannot for the money; has also met a Virginian who wishes him to accompany him to York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGave his letter to Judge Underwood, who has only had the time recently to reply; encloses Underwood's letter to him; informs him that the outcome of the slavery bill is very uncertain as yet; mentions that if the Texas Bill is taken up in advance of the Territorial Bills, the slavery bill will be defeated. Includes signature from J.R. Underwood to Thomas H. Bailey (sic). Describes the laws regarding the sale of land for taxes; advises his friend to hire an agent to determine when the lands were sold and whether the sales were regular; recommends his son Eugene Underwood as the man to investigate the matter if the lands lay south of the Green River and are military land.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is glad to hear he likes his school; advises him to \"be studious, steady and moral, for your course will be watched with an eagle's eye\"; reminds him that he should obey the rules and regulations for his school, for otherwise all his efforts to be good will fail him; informs him that Mr. S.G. Cook received his letter and was pleased to hear from him; praises the letter he wrote to Penny as being the \"best written and dictated letter I have yet seen from you\"; admonishes him to not \"be led off from the path of rectitude by vicious young men, or the temptations by which you are surrounded\"; will only bring in a half crop of corn this year as the crops are not doing well; sends the love of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks that if he has received any money from Mr. Cooke or from Mr. William Jones to please forward it to him; notices that Mr. (?) is not at college this year and requests him to see if he can procure the $15 he owes him; has written to Mr. Henry Porter, who owes him $12, instructing him to give the money to him (ACG).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Wishes he had received his letter sooner as it would have persuaded more people to vote for his side; informs him that his side won the vote by eighteen votes and that \"the question is now considered settled -- we hear men of all parties speak of the Bill as the law of the land\"; mentions that Southall feigned illness to try to postpone the debate; believes that the Bill will certainly pass on Thursday or Friday; will go with the rest of the Democrats, save for \"that red headed Montague from Middlesex who will vote against us,\" to the Governor to demand that the Democrats be given control of the Board of Directors; wonders why Saunders amp; Co. read such an unwise remonstrance before the public body; sends Barlow some extra copies of the Examiner as the editor published the remarks without their knowledge; informs him that the Enquirer will also take notice of this subject; asks that he see if he can find the $30 in his desk drawer and send it to him.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that during the sale of a portion of land by Mr. P. Pumphrey to the late W.T. Galt of Williamsburgh (sic), he found that each heir, including Nat Fox and Henry Fox, were entitled to 355.55 acres; will find out where Nat Fox and Henry Fox lived and died in Ohio; feels the Tax Title under which these lands are held is very strong, but will try to save a sum for the heirs.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes all the ladies at White Sulphur Springs and mentions Miss Izetta Coles as \"a belle who rings to the tune of $60,000\"; mentions a party of South Carolinians and Floridians and describes all in the party; believes the belle of White Sulphur is a Miss Bowyer of Botetourt, to whom he has been paying attention; assures her there is nothing serious in that arena for \"why be 'college larnt' and let a simple mountain maid fool me\"; mentions the Presidential party and in particular Mr. Corcoran, \"the great banker from Washington and who is the money changer of the Presidential party,\" as also paying attention to Miss Bowyer; is smug that youth has won over money in the matter of Miss Bowyer but is aware that he needs to moderate his attentions; mentions that Miss Bowyer is either in love with him or is simply carrying on a harmless flirtation; has been slightly ill and believes it due to drinking too much of the water.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that Governor Floyd is anxiously seeking the nomination from the Staunton Convention; was approached by P.H. Aylitt, an editor of the Richmond Examiner, with an offer to allow him (ACG) to choose the Board of Directors for the Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg if he could secure the vote for Floyd in Williamsburg, York County, and James City County; was offered head of the Board of Directors under this plan; has decided to go with this offer and asks whom should be appointed to the Board; has \"a rather difficult game to play\" as Johnson also wants his support for Governor; would like to support Judge Christian for judge of their circuit; would like to run for legislature as \"there is nothing like office to give a man influence 'with the powers that be'\"; afraid that Segar will defeat him; had $200 stolen from him and asks that he send $16 or $20 to him at Staunton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes on behalf of Mr. N. Pumphrey; informs him that the real estate formerly belonging to William R. Pumphrey that he [RG] has advertised for sale is part of the trust deed from Pumphrey to Jno. M. Gregory and so now belongs to Gregory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Was sorry to hear of his brother's severe and painful attack; sends a prescription of living solely on oatmeal porridge for six weeks; did not send marble hearths and casings for the upstairs rooms because he feels that would be too expensive; discussses the possibility of sending his slave, John, to help his brother, \"Say to my brother I am very willing, for him to have John as long as he wishes him, provided John is willing to go to the Western Shore,...I am perfectly willing, but cannot compel him to separate from his friends and wife...and if John is willing I am not only willing, but desirous that my brother should have him as long as he lives\"; shares his views on the treatment of slaves as \"conscientious\"; owns no ploughboy of the kind that his brother would like, being that his other slaves are unsuitable, George is too young and Harry is too old; speaks of other furnishings for the house that he has procured for her; sends a total of the amount of money he has paid so far.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been visiting relatives and friends; shares news of all with whom she is staying; has read \"Wide Wide World\" and enjoyed it; believes she and Father would enjoy it as well; is afraid Father did not receive the basket she made; feels her basket was well done for a first attempt. Bears signature from Lucy [?], to \"aunt\" Lauretta [?]. Informs her of the death of Colonel Lucad of Accomac from pneumonia; asks her to write when she [Lucy] gets to Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares a great deal of news of friends and family; asks her to tell Uncle Thom many things about the family; misses them both a great deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks to approximate the Presidential election and asks him to send the probable vote of his county; would also like to know how the vote would compare to last fall's vote for Governor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas employed Mr. Thomas M. Ladd to survey where Mrs. Richardson lives; informs him that Mr. Ladd will be there several days, when it would be a good time for him (ACG) to visit there also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIntends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas \"is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this,\" but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs her that this week is her last in her family's house, as it is being sold; believes Father will settle in Washington; supposes she has heard of the death of Cousin Ellen Burbridge. Bears ALS from Susan E. Wilson to Lauretta (?), Feels in such confusion that she is not sure what she has written or what she wants to say; informs her that the house is to be sold on the fifteenth of the month, when they will sell everything, and possession must be given on the first of January; mentions William Savage's departure the next day for Philadelphia; had hoped to see her, but Mr. Wilson seems to think he will be able to visit her soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes the praise that his (ACG) speech has received from various members, including Segar and William Ritchie; informs him that the editor of the Whig will publish it next week; regrets that he cannot come home until after Christmas because the Internal Improvement Bills come up next Saturday; hopes that he (ACG) will be able to come up before then; asks him to tell Ma that he intended to visit her but circumstances prevented him; will bring Maria and Mary to visit Ma.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad heard from Mr. M. Bishop that the suit between himself and Pumphrey had been settled in his (WHA) favor; asks him to write and give him all the details; asks if he (?) has taken the Thomas W. contract and if Whitaker has paid all the money on the contract; would like to see him the next time he comes to Richmond; misses Dr. Garrett in the practice of his family; has had several Negroes sick and has suffered from a bad cold himself.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad written to him about the appointment as Physician for the Marine Hospital of Dr. W.P. Morgan; would like to add the amendment of his appointment in the event of the removal of the present incumbent; feels that his (ACG) compliance will place him under many obligations to him; asks about the rich Irishman that died in Halifax Co. without heirs; would like to know all the information as he thinks he will be able to find his heirs in Ireland through correspondence with lawyers in Cork, Ireland.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard from Mr. Saunders that he (ACG) has been authorized to put his claim against Nelson's estate before the court; has a receipt for the bond held by Mr. Saunder from Mr. Nelson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAssumes Mr. Whitaker has not yet paid the bond he (WHA) left with Garrett; asks him to inform Mr. Whitaker that he is not in compliance with his promise; would like a check on Richmond Bank if he is successful in getting the money; asks for news from Philadelphia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not written due to wrapping up his former business as he intends to quit the practice; feels it impossible to make it to Williamsburg at any given time; has pulled their house down and intends to build another; and Maria is at the Court House visiting her uncle Bailey during this time; is willing that he and brother Robert divide the slaves between them and asks if he needs to be present during this time; encloses a letter from Francis H. Lee and asks if he will need to find out from Mr. Lee whether he wants to advertise the selling of the property according to the deed; informs him the railroad will be finished to Clover Depot, near his home, by the first of February.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Agrees with suggestion in Maria's letter that he (\"brother\") take a trip to Northampton in order to convalesce and recover from his illness; has not been well himself, and has been suffering from a disease that resembles bilious cholic, and supposes it was combined also with gout; was truly sorry to hear of the loss suffered by Dr. and Mrs. Garrett (the death of one of their daughters); informs him of the death of Mr. Lyon, who passed away peacefully and retained his faculties up to within a few hours of his death; hopes that he and his wife may decide to move to Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses deepest sympathy for the loss of (her husband) W. Savage; was shocked by Savage's change in health when he saw him last; asks her to inform Dr. Garrett that he is to travel to Norfolk next Tuesday and will meet Garrett there; sends the love of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived her last letter without a signature or a date; informs her that Uncle Sam's violin is beyond repair; would not sell Pa's violin but if she would like Rob to have it, he will lend it to him; encloses $45 to settle the bill with Mr. Kellum.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas filled his ice house with ice three inches thick; killed his hogs, which averaged 225 lbs. each; has taken all his Negroes to his new plantation that he intends to make the finest in the county; is determined to make a good farmer; asks after all the news, especially of the Asylum, who the candidates are for the Senate and the House of Delegates, and whether there is no opposition to Garrett for Congress; informs him that Mr. Clark gave Bettie 15 Negroes and $3,000.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Robertson is in love with a certain black-eyed lady, whose name he cannot yet reveal. Bears signature from S(?) Guion, (?) of Virginia, to \"aunt\" [?], May 23, 1859. Regrets that he could not finish the letter the night before, but was overcome by sleep; reveals that he will come to Williamsburg soon to become engaged; informs her that the weather has been quite warm; shares news of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a check for $5, the amount of Mrs. Saunders' donation to the Bible Society of Virginia; informs him that the money is also intended as the first payment toward making George T. Wilson, son of Reverand G.T. Wilson, a life member; thanks him for the kind care he received while a houseguest at his home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses a note to him; hopes that he will accede to his wishes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that Mary has been extremely sick for a week, but it appears that she is recovering; will return home next week if she continues to improve; regrets that he has no concrete information to give him regarding Mr. Hughes; advises him that if Lou has made up her mind about Hughes, that there is little he can do to stop the wedding; was sorry to hear of the death of A.C. McCandlish but was told by Robby that his habits were bad.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard of Lou's impending marriage but is concerned that she is a bit young, being not yet twenty; assures her that Mary is quite recovered and has an enormous appetite; Mr. Garrett has gone up to Court today, so she will have three or four servants to sleep in the house and protect her and the baby; informs her that the baby is getting fatter every day, but still has no teeth; asks after her garden and shares news on her own gardening.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has waited to write til Lou set a date for her wedding, which will be on the 25th of April; was told by Mr. Hughes that he intends to meet him in Richmond; informs him that Lou could not do with less than $300 for the wedding; was told by Mama that the interest on the money earned from the sale of the servants along with what brother owes for Negro hires would be more than $300; asks if (cousin) Laura has yet gone to the Eastern Shore as they expect her every day. Bears ALS from Mary Lou Garrett,to \"uncle\" (Robert M. Garrett) Believes that $300 would not be even half enough for her wedding; assures him that she cannot do with less than $1500; sends love to Aunt Sue and the children; asks to have him send the $1500 as Mama agrees that it is not too much.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Reports that his wheat crop has been damaged by a hailstorm and fears he will get only a half a crop; hopes for rain because otherwise he will not make a good crop of corn or tobacco; discusses politics and who will be elected; informs him that his ankle is no better and hopes that he can send the \"receipt\" he made for his leg; has decided to go to White Sulphur Springs this summer.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas just received the interest on her two bonds from the Messrs. Nottingham; has been expecting her to visit but realizes she does not know yet when she will be able to; hopes that her children have passed the critical point of scarlet fever and are now safely convalescing; informs her that he and Comfort are suffering from bad colds; shares the news that Hamilton Neale and Lizzy Smith are to be married this summer, and Robert Nottingham and Miss Byrd are to be married at length also; informs her that the new steamer Northampton is to make her first stop on this shore tomorrow, and on which one may safely and comfortably cross the bay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not had time to make the inquiries she wanted; deposited $100.66 in her account to bring her balance to $574.59; has not heard from (?) Guion; will send the ring she spoke of if he finds it; informs her that Mrs. Galt is in Norfolk staying at the Atlantic Hotel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpent about a week dividing his time between Norfolk and Hampton and saw the Great Eastern; was appointed a delegate to the Democratic convention at Charlottesville as soon as he returned; rode up to the convention with Miss Maggie Parker and plans to go see her in September on the Eastern Shore when all the rest of her beaux have departed.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeeks to gain the vote of W. Robertson Garrett for Tallie's husband (?); is afraid that the man will lose his office, and he has no other means of employment; informs her that Eliza's health has been poor lately; will not be able to make it down this winter as Eliza is taking care of some little servants who have lost their mother, and she is afraid that they will be mistreated if she leaves them; has had a severe attack which makes him more aware of his age and his mortality.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns Humphrey's and Taliaferro's check for $150 to him as it was not endorsed; informs him that there was no deposit made to his credit at that bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReported to General McClaws (McLaws) last Monday and was stationed at Young's farm at the mouth of the Warwick River; occupies the right of the line of defenses and is in command of the right battery; was told by General McClaws (McLaws) that General Magruder wished to take New-Port News (Newport News), but there are 11,000 men stationed at that place and there is little chance for a fight; will take winter quarters nearby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs him that George and his family have been staying with him since last summer; assures him that George has quit drinking and will hopefully do well; has been enjoying the company of Laura and family, who is at Hampden Sydney College in Prince Edward County; has a good crop this year but finds groceries and salt difficult to obtain; purchased salt for $25 a bushel last week, corn sells for $10 a barrel and wheat $4 a bushel; decribes the prosperity of the tobacco farmers in these times; feels that \"times will be worse after 1st of January if Lincoln attempts to carry out his Emancipation Proclamation\"; assures him that \"our success (in winning the war) is certain\"; informs him that Burnside will fight at Fredericksburg but is sure General Lee will defeat him whenever they meet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs now at the Military Institute (Virginia Military Institute) in Lexington; is told that a young man cannot be gotten in there, and that expenses are quite high, being $400-$500 per year; asks that Winder brings a letter to his (JWB) son Daniel in Colonel Gorgas' department if he comes up; will write to Colonel Smith and his son will write to him (RMG) as soon as possible.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Decided to write to her, though he does not know her, when Colonel W. read parts of her letter to him; has let his imagination wander to think of his home in the South, and wishes \"this cruel war was over\"; has amused himself by coaxing a rat of his hole and then throwing Colonel W.'s toothbrush at him; joined the Confederate Army with the notion \"that it was a mighty funny thing; that there was a good joke in it somewhere amp; that I was the Columbus to discover it\"; finally \"found the joke -- [through] curiosity morbid curiosity\" when he stumbled upon a group of Union troops who pressed him to go with them, and so became a prisoner; asks her not to mention that he wishes to go back again; describes an \"exchange\" ceremony (a funeral); closes with poetry that makes clear his desire to receive a letter from somone back in Dixie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHopes that she will stop in Williamsburg on her way to Richmond to visit Cousin Mary Howard; shares news of many friends and relatives; informs her that Mary Garrett, daughter of Uncle Benjamin Garrett, is visiting and breaking many hearts; urges her to visit while Mary is there also.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for his lack of correspondence; refutes the statement she made in her previous letter \"about an 'old aunt who gives offence (sic) by showing an interest in the family'\"; assures her that she is well-loved by all but that the younger generation is \"very negligent in the little etiquettes of life\"; informs her that Comfort is visiting them, but will leave soon as she is afraid of the smallpox and fears it will reach Hickory Grounds; shares the news that Winder Garrett is in love with Miss Bettie Custis and Van with Miss Jean Bright.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has not been able to get up to Eastville to get the blankets, paper, or envelopes for her since it has either rained, snowed, or been very cold lately; cannot \"see the slightest probability of borrowing you any money\" and Mother cannot make her a comfort; informs her that Nancy has not been able to work since last August, Patience has been sick, and the new cook has been in bed almost every day since she arrived, so all the work of the house lands on Mother; looked in Eastville for blankets but found only common ones that would not suit her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the receipt of the deposit in First National Bank and asks that she let her know as soon as she receives it; informs her that Captain Turner died a few days before; shares the news that Cousin R. took Mollie away with him and that Uncle John left a few minutes before for the island; asks when she will visit; would like Aunt Susan and Lottie to send her some scraps of worsted for her bed quilt; shares news of friends and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived a letter from Miss Sarah Mallett telling her of the extreme illness of Cousin Susan, being of the heart; was informed that Dr. Yardley thought Susan could not live through the night; informs her that Miss Lizzie Savage is visiting Eyre Hall; shares news of the activities of various relatives; describes the damage caused by windstorms; fears that they will have no fruit this year as the cold spring has destroyed the crop; have been two fires since last she wrote, and a neighbor's stable with all his horses and a cow were burned.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWas elected a Professor at Giles College on the fourth of July; does not wish to take her money because she needs to have it for herself; informs her how to send a box or a trunk, but also tells her that it would be very costly, and believes the clothes will be suitable for the boys; informs her that John is back from Scotland and would like to teach school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks if she thinks she is an affectionate niece, \"to write to my old Aunt twice a week\"; informs her that Mrs. Taliaferro is back in Williamsburg after a trip to Canada; has organized a choir of the Mercer family, since the Southalls refused to participate; shares the news that Mary Stubbs has a baby girl about three weeks old, but does not know what she will name her; is pleased with the visits that Mr. Tucker and his wife make to her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceived the box of presents she sent; thanks her for the two beautiful dresses she sent; has made up her black Africa dress and feels very exquisite in it; informs her of the loss of Mary Stubbs' infant daughter; shares the news that Mr. Southall and Lizzie have a baby daughter; the election at the Asylum has retained all the old officers; expects Miss Fanny Crump for a visit the first of January; informs her that \"one of your Eastern Shore girls,\" Miss Brown, has visited Williamsburg, and that she likes her a great deal.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that a decision has been made in her suit against William Evans; explains that the suit took so long to settle because the court was trying to determine exactly how much money was due her; informs her that the amount due her should be paid within four months from the date of the decree.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Writes for information on Aunt Charlotte's condition, as he has been informed that she is very ill; explains that Van's engagement has been terminated as his fiancée, Miss Mattie Children, has run off and married Mr. Lindsay of Pulaski; describes Van as bearing this information \"very nobly and I think is not seriously wounded\"; informs her that their new house will be complete the first of September and begs her to come see it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that Ma has put off her visit to the Eastern Shore until Van comes to visit his home, since she will be able to stay longer if she waits; is relieved that Aunt Charlotte is much better now; explains that Miss Mary Sherwell is to go to New York for a few weeks because her health is bad; expects Professor Garrett and his bride later in the month.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas written Mr. Nottingham in regards to the bond he owes and will write to her as soon as he responds; expects to lose at least half the amount due from Mr. Shellan's estate; shares news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been very ill for a long time; wanted to return to Northampton the next day, but as she is still too weak to dress, she will have to wait at least another week; mentions the death of Uncle Tom Nottingham after a long illness; informs her of the activities of other members of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been better lately; has been diagnosed by Dr. Page as being worn down from \"nervous depression\"; has been advised to travel a bit in order to recover fully; received an invitation to visit with a family in the Blue Ridge section of Maryland and will go there in a few days; expects to travel to Northampton later in the season; informs her that Miss Lucie Jamison (the sister of Cousin Carie Nottingham) is quite ill and is expected to pass away soon; has been informed by Mr. and Mrs. Custis of Accomac that the railroad will run through Northampton, a desirable prospect if it increases property value. Also correspondence from Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to \"auntie\". Thanks her for her \"kind thoughtfulness\" and asks her to come to visit during the cold weather.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the wonderful Christmas presents she sent; mentions that the whole family misses her a great deal; informs her that Mr. Wharton went to Norfolk for the holidays and has a new suit of clothes; cannot understand the extravagance of Mr. Wharton unless he is seriously debating matrimony; mentions that they have received a letter from Julia in which there was enclosed a photograph of Rob; was upset to hear of Uncle John's poor health and hopes Cousin Comfort is better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill be very accomplished when she returns home as Dr. Tabb has been teaching her how to eat fish, play whist, and boil eggs; asks for news of Winder; mentions that she is fast becoming a brunette and enjoying it; describes the pleasantness of being near the water; asks for news of friends and family and sends greetings to many.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been asked by the editor of the Cleburn Chronicle to reply to an attack on Governor Coke by the Galveston News, and to condense some articles from the New York Herald; has yet to take out his license to practice law; describes the town of Cleburn as being \"a tolerable little country town, with a population of about 1200, and growing quite fast\"; informs him that the prairie lands in this area will produce 20,000 bales of cotton, which will sell for $50-$75 per bale; gives the prices of flour ($6 a barrel), good cows ($6 a head), horses ($25-$50), and corn ($0.25 per bushel after September 1st); is currently staying at a hotel but is eagerly awaiting a position in a private home to teach for an hour or two a day; mentions that the whole state is crowded with lawyers; informs him that the land laws are complicated and provide most of the revenue to be gained in this profession; was obliged to ride with the driver when traveling to Cleburn as the stage was filled with ladies, and as a result was treated to the view of a \"magnificent country\"; describes the people as \"healthy, but their eyes look dull, and they are generally listless and inanimate\"; mentions that the people are hard-working and thrifty, and that Cleburn \"makes no pretensions to anything like fashion or refinement, but they appear to be very good plain people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTook the hair that was sent immediately to Madame De Vourges to be made up as soon as it was received; informs her that Mary Garret's (sic) hair is so tangled that it would not be worth making is up, and the same is true for Mrs. Vest's; misses Comfort a great deal, but knows she will be happier being with her father; fears Comfort is sick; shares news of the family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites because he would like to know the date of his birth; asks also for the age of his sister Lucy, who is going to school at the Normal collage (sic); would like to go to Williamsburg next fall before going to school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that the package was sent back to Baltimore, but that he has sent it down again to Dr. Van Garrett, and it should be in Yorktown on Thursday morning; is sorry to hear of Cousin Sue's illness; sends his love to all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that the children are greatly looking forward to the trip to going to see her; describes everyone as looking well; mentions the weather as being \"real hot summer weather\" and that no one is yet wearing winter hats or garments. Bears signature from Willie Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, to \"aunt\". Has spent one of his dimes on three apples but still has a quarter and a nickel left; mentions that he makes a nickel every week for carrying the milk; informs her that the President passed through Nashville and they all had a flag to wave; is sent down each day to the meat store for Mama, but could not go today because his knee is sore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHad built up his stock with dry goods and shoes, etc., and left town in October; still owes some money that has to be paid back; informs her that Mr. Bell has moved out to Hickory Ground, and that Clara Nottingham was married a week ago; would like to come to visit but would lose too much if he came now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eExpresses grief for the death of Aunt Susan, her (LG) mother; asks why Susan was laid in the churchyard; sends her love to Uncle Robert; informs her that the sale of all her father's personal property at Chester will take place next Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that the photograph she received is of a lady who claims to be 15, dating her existence from the date of her marriage; mentions that the lady would like to have a good husband to share her life with; has been advised to get married but to wait for a first rate chance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes in great detail the visit of \"our President\" (Rutherford B. Hayes) to Nashville; mentions the appearance of Mrs. Hayes in terms of her dress and the manner in which she wears her hair; has been invited to Pulasky (sic); sends love and asks for news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Regrets not being able to visit Williamsburg this season; describes Mountain Lake as being \"a lovely place and the people are friendly and sociable as can be\"; plans to stay in Mountain Lake a little while longer, then will go to a sulphur spring for a short time before returning to their home; has met a girl from Norfolk who had visited Williamsburg and knows both the Colemans and the Tylers; thanks Van through her for the college souvenir he sent her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that her father Dr. Coleman valued no man above her (LG) brother Van; is comforted by the friendship of them both; was disappointed that she did not come up to the house; realized later that she would need a special invitation (after her father's funeral).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Is quite disappointed that they will not be able to meet this summer; hopes that she can travel to Petersburg next Saturday to be able to see her; has received several invitations to stay with various families, but the locations are too far off the way home that she will not be able to accept them; describes the nicest compliment she has received as coming from Virginia Lassiter, \"who said I reminded her of you -- my voice and manner\"; reports that Father has been ill with hay fever.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas heard that she will be joining the party at Eggleston, along with Cousin Mary, Sue, and Van; regrets he cannot be there as well; reports that Cousin Sallie Winder had called her home Lorton; feels indebted to Cousin Mary's genealogical work and asks if there is any news related to her search; thanks her for the pictures of Lorton Hall and Lorton Church, which are now on display in the library at Ridgefield; reports that Carrie's health is almost entirely recovered; had read in a paper that a northern university had bestowed the degree of L.L.D. upon President Tyler of William and Mary; hopes that she will be able to visit his home soon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Hattie is quite sick, and feels that she would feel better if she heard from Van; reports that Van has been silent for a long while, and so they believe he is very sick; mentions that \"la grippe\" is going around, and that Virginia is fighting it off while Hattie seems to be about to come down with a severe case of it; had thought the wedding was not till June, but was told by Hattie that she and Van have decided on the first of April; asks if she will be able to make a visit after the wedding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been quite busy as Mother and Hattie have been otherwise occupied, so all the social duties have fallen to her; has been fighting off the grippe; informs her that Miss Coleman of Williamsburg will be visiting Mrs. Burns in New Orleans; reports that Hattie is better but still looks tired from la grippe; mentions that there will be a masque ball held tonight but since there will be eight held before the Carnival closes, she does not feel obliged to go; hopes she feels better now.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that she cannot be in New Orleans with them for Mardi Gras; describes in very great detail the events of Mardi Gras; explains that the procession has just passed her house and will return from uptown soon; reports that she is writing a condolence letter for a friend whose husband has passed away, and is struck by the contrast of a man lying on his deathbed and the jollity and gaiety of the festival; informs her that Hattie will be married sometime after the 26th of April.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad that the plates were received unbroken; hopes the flowers she sent will live; expresses how highly she thinks of her by the simple act of sending her the platters; asks that she display the picture of Mr. Davis in her house; would like a picture of the prison and asks if her brother Robbie could send her one.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to imagine her in this Devonshire town; describes her surroundings and her activities there; asks her to remember her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReassures her that she may have her photograph; will send her photograph as soon as she returns home; is pleased to be asked to become an annual member of the Colonial Capital branch of the A.P.V.A.; informs her that she and her cousin plan to be in Williamsburg for a few days; hopes to see her and her sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEncloses the photograph that she had wanted; reports that she had been called home to Richmond suddenly because of the death of her sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReturns her book by mail; thanks her for the hours they spent together while she and Mary were in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Would like to be with her in Williamsburgh (sic), \"finals or no finals\"; will not be able to visit because she is recovering from severe illnesses she has suffered all winter; remembers fondly the time she spent with her; hopes she has \"a beautiful commencement week!\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been told that her (LG) presence has really pleased the Williamsburg party; writes to thank her again; is suffering from a bad headache; sends her latest photograph and mentions that if she does not want it, she should put it in the fire.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks for her kindness that she has shown; explains that Mrs. Page has not been able to come to Richmond, and so her son Mr. Arthur Page accompanies the party of Miss McCormack; thanks her for her readiness to call on Mrs. Page when she reached Williamsburg; mentions the possibility of visiting Williamsburg with Mrs. Page.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastises her for not informing her that she would be in Richmond for a longer time; was upset to find that she was in Richmond for several days, thinks that she treated both her and Coralie Johnston quite badly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCongratulates her on the birth of her daughter; asks her to write and tell of the baby as soon as she feels well enough; sends congratulations to Van as well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not written to her because he was waiting for the circulars about Old Bruton Church; surmises that they were sent to his nephew, R.E. Lee, Jr., believes that it is important to preserve the old; remembers the good times they spent together; would like to see her again and assures her that when he comes to Williamsburgh (sic) he will accept her invitation to visit.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Asks where he found the authority for claiming that her ancestor Sir George Yeardly \"was the son of a merchant sailor, and of humble and obscure birth\"; indicates her indignation resulting from this claim; prevails upon his fairness as a historian to publish only the facts; includes excerpts copied from the \"Yeardly Genealogy\" which she possesses and offers to have him peruse if he would visit her home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares social news of relatives and mutual friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for her invitation to visit; asks if she may come another time; mentions that she is quite fond of her and Miss Mary; has been in New York for ten days and will remain there another week before she returns home; reports that New York is \"very big and bright.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not forgotten his promise to escort her to the opening of the Jamestown Tercentennial; will meet her at the Virginia Building early Friday morning.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes that she could not be in Williamsburg on the 5th; landed in Boston a week ago after having taken the Mediterranean route from Naples; will do some shopping in New York; has enjoyed her summer but is looking forward to returning home.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has put the colored card from Boston that she sent into an album of souvenirs; is very busy with her debutante \"daughter\" and her coming out this season; relives her youth in the coming-out of her debutante; will publish another story next summer; reports that her eyes are troubling her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Apologizes for not responding to her Christmas card earlier; describes in great detail what a wonderful, noble, and great gentleman her father was; is thankful for the friendship that her father showed him; looks forward to being with him again after this life; reminisces about Williamsburg and the happy times he spent there in youth; believes that education involves more than book-learning, and declares that \"what you get out of people, places, situations, environment means more to the mind than in the formative period\"; contemplates moving to St. Louis to be with his son, whose wife died 12-15 years ago and who is lonely now; regrets deepely that he was not able to be there for Cousin Letty's death, and that he was not able \"to put her sacred dust away as I had promised her.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary \"adopted a resolution authorizing the erection of the monument of which you wrote\"; reports that a copy of the resolution will be mailed to her by the Secretary. Bears signature from Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple to Lottie Garrett, July 6, 1909. Has received her letter that informed her of the action of the Board of Visitors; has yet to receive the letter from the Secretary; asks who the Secretary is and why he has not done what he has been ordered to do; reports that the work is begun and she will soon send the workers the inscription; asks her to preserve this letter from Mr. Gordon.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas been keeping a diary of her trip that she will share when she returns home; gives details of her journey; hopes her children are behaving. Includes signature from Hattie (Mrs. Van Garrett), on board the S.S. Wensleydale, to Josie (?). Reports that it is so cold that she is wearing her heavy tan jacket from her trousseau; hopes that her children have not been much trouble; has yet to be seasick, along with Cousin Lottie and Van.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWill travel from the port at Savannah, Georgia, by train to Black Mountain on their return journey; thanks her for her sweet letters; reports that he has visited Old Barking Church where they saw the Winder Cenotaph and encloses the inscription, describing the ancestry of John Winder of Grays Inn, buried there in 1699; has seen the original charter for the College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares reminisces of her sister, who had not long before passed away; mourns her death; shares information pertaining to the will.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Encloses a few more excerpts from the book he is writing about the Civil War; asks her note that \"the whole purpose of the book is against war (physical combat) as a method of settling any question among civilized people\"; mentions that he \"was glad to read... of Mr. Carnegie's gift toward settlement of national questions by arbitration.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes rescuing a Confederate soldier who was laying horribly mutilated in a garret; insisted on visiting the soldier even though he was a Yankee soldier; informs her that he met her father at the bedside of this Confederate soldier; encloses more excerpts of his book on the Civil War; explains that his motivation in writing the book is to represent the War in a non-biased way from a man who was there for the sake of future generations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWishes her a happy birthday; hopes she is continuing to improve herself; describes his trip to New York with members of his family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives details of her sightseeing in The Hague.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that the new horse arrived, so they all went for a drive to try him out; is relieved that she goes to visit Van and the children every day while she is away; informs her that Father is looking well and is recovering from his long illness; describes her home there; asks about news of Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that he has finished illustrating Mr. Widener's book; sends her the address of Albert Rosenthal so she may write to him about the painting she would like appraised; wonders if the painting is the one of Washington; informs her that Mr. W.E. Havemeyer would pay handsomely for this painting; assures her that if she has not sold it by the time Mr. Widener returns to America, that he will show it to Mr. Widener who may wish to purchase it.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdvises her to retain Mr. Rosenthal to appraise a tinted portrait of Washington to determine its value and whether it is unique; informs her that if she knows the history of the painting on glass of Lady Hestor Stanhope it would be more valuable than the Washington portrait regardless of whether it was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds or not; informs her that the Earl of Rosebery would almost certainly be interested in her portrait of Lady Stanhope; advises her that if she is not satisfied with the appraisal of Mr. Rosenthal, she should write to Dr. Rosenbach.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas talked to Mr. Henkels and described her portrait of Washington to him; reports that Mr. Henkels believes the portrait to be worth between $800 and $1000 as it is quite rare; describes how to examine the portrait of Lady Stanhope to determine whether it is a stipple engraving varnished and painted onto glass, as Mr. Henkels believes it is; gives information about Mr. Henkels.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad she had received the advice of Mr. Henkels in addition to the offer of Dr. Rosenbach for the Washington portrait; advises her to use Mr. Henkels' price as leverage for securing a deal with Dr. Rosenbach; reports that Mr. Henkels is also willing to act as her agent in the sale of the portrait.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his return trip to Williamsburg; reports that everything is nice and green and the crops are quite good; shares news of Williamsburg; informs her that Williamsburg just missed the violent storm that swept up the Atlantic coast on the first.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRegrets that he will not be able to visit this week after all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCould not accept her invitation to visit as his trip to Richmond was quite short; informs her that all of her family are in his thoughts, ever since he left college (William and Mary) in '98; is leaving soon to go to New York with the President (Woodrow Wilson); reports that the President may make a quiet and informal visit to Williamsburg; has spoken to the President about how good she and her family were to him while he was in college; asks her to keep the possible visit of the President quiet.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNote sent with a box of candy to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that his children are doing well on their examinations; reports that many of the boys at the college have had to leave school, either to enlist or to work on the farms; is glad to hear she has the doctor's permission to leave the sanitorium soon and hopes her recovery is permanent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes her trip to England in great detail.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that a tornado swept through her neighborhood, but her home escaped damage; describes the damage in the surrounding area; will go up to New Orleans in the car; will leave to return to Williamsburg next Saturday night.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWrites to express his pride in his father; thanks him for all he has done for him throughout his life; was very honored when he came to visit; misses his family greatly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes his trip south through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; expects to reach Louisiana on Wednesday.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Remembers her and mentions that his \"recollection of her (her mother) is one of the most beautiful things in my college life\"; explains that she is the only thing that draws him to Williamsburg; asks her to let him know when she is to be in town so that he can see her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares a great deal of family and neighborhood news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReports that Mr. Ware, their new minister from Clarke County, gave his first sermon on Sunday; mentions that although he is 25, he looks no more than 17; informs her that Miss Ida Peed and a Mr. Bayly were married last week, but owing to a confusion with the minister over the time appointed for the wedding, the ceremony did not occur until 3 a.m. that night; shares a great deal of other family news and occurences in the neighborhood.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReassures her that she is being overly anxious about her (CLGN) state of health; would like to go to the Island for two months; shares news of other family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas not been able to find anything like Mary's dress; encloses samples of fabric that are $0.25 per yard; describes the fashion in dresses this season; reports that Mrs. Ann Seymour died the night before after an illness of just a few days; hopes that she will come to visit in November before the cold really starts to set in.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that Mrs. Walter H. Page of New York will be at the Colonial Inn in Williamsburg the following Thursday; asks her if she could call upon Mrs. Page while she is there; reports that she has been ill all winter and has just returned from the Bahamas; mentions that Mr. Page is a prominent editor-publisher.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms him that he should be thankful that Carra is to marry a Virginian and will live near them; asks him to tell Hattie to send a list of presents; shares news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrieves for the loss of her (LG) friend Mr. Thompson; begs her to come visit so that she may comfort her; mentions that her husband is off to hold court in Shreveport soon; informs her of the news of other family members. Bears signature from Virginia (?) to cousin Lottie Garrett. Begs her to come visit this winter; sends her love.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that she forgot to send her a scrap of the material for the dress so she could match scarf, gloves, etc.; asks that Lottie sell the kid gloves for $1.25 for she will send her new ones that will fit; describes the suits she has just sent off to Northampton; shares that Nan is coming to visit on the 24th and will stay for several weeks; describes a torch light procession in Baltimore that was so large that it took an hour to pass by; relates that two men were shot during the procession, one dying instantly and one passing away an hour later.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that Maria Savage has returned from Philadelphia and that her cousin Henrietta has come down also, but that Maria and Mr. William Savage have since returned home; shares the news that Maria's visit with her uncle was mysteriously cut short, as she had planned to stay at least until Christmas, if not the entire winter; gives news of many acquaintances, including a local wedding; is excited that her room is finished now, but the house will not be completed this year as the workmen have all been released for the winter; asks that she come to visit as there is plenty of space in her room; looks forward to the completion of the house so that Aunt Susan, Uncle Garrett, and the children can come for a visit; sends love to all.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares news of many common acquaintances; tries to put to rest the rumors that Mr. Boyden is now her beau by saying that he is simply filling the place of her brother while he is away; shares a great deal of information about neighbors and friends; was sorry to hear of his sickness, but as he is well again now she won't speak of the sad subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Nannie was slighted that the last letter they received from her did not include Nannie's name; relates that Mrs. Hansford gave birth to a \"little heir to her estate\"; begs her to persuade Bayly and Cousin Kate to come visit; informs her that the filling has fallen out of her tooth and that she is very worried about the state of it; refuses to go see the dentist in Williamsburg because he is from the Asylum and she is afraid of him; asks if Van can treat her tooth; shares much information about family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIs glad that he enjoyed his trip to Tennessee but is eager to see him again; informs him that there will be a meeting in Yorktown next week for preliminary measures for the Centennial of 1880; expects many people will go to the meeting; relates that Dr. Wise has been elected visiting physician for the Asylum with an annual salary of $1,200, but will retain his position at the College; shares news of family and friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApologizes for not writing sooner; explains that she has had no time to do anything since Sue was so anxious to have her suit to wear on Christmas Day; is working hard on Mary's dress to have it ready by Sunday; informs her that Father has gone up to Richmond to see about the state stock; relates that Ma has been quite sick but is now much better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Sends a photograph of herself to refresh her memory; is excited that she will finally come to visit them; informs her that Carrie is improving and that \"the baby looks like a different child\"; relate that Mother has been quite ill with a cold but is getting better.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMentions that Van will only stay for a fortnight; asks that she be informed if there is any change in Aunt Charlotte's condition.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks her to thank Van for the invitations to the College (of William and Mary?) finals.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for finally sending a letter; shares news of acquaintances.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas found jet-headed pins inexpensive and so has purchsed some as they are very useful in mourning; mentions that Cousin Kate and Cousin Richard have gone to Frederick; is proud of the way she is running the house in their absence; has found that grey, solid black, and drab are the most popular colors for clothing for a lady; informs her that calico suits are very fashionable; suggests that the girls send some money to her a few weeks before they need their winter clothing so that she has time to look around and find the most reasonable prices; mentions that Miss White and Mr. Lynch were married and off Sand Shoal before anyone at Eastville knew the wedding had occured; was sad to learn that Mr. Craighill and Maggie lost their young child to sickness on a visit to Northampton; believes she has found a situation for her father; has been able to find the English needles at only one place; mentions that Sallie Upshur will be teaching at Staunton next year.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAsks that he send for her on Wednesday if possible, but will be ready to go on the day they originally agreed to if he desires it; thanks him for sending her on this visit; believes that Loyd (sic) may come for a visit to Williamsburg; asks him to tell Van that when she returns she wants to read Shakespear (sic) to appear \"wise and knowing.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Has been hoping that she would receive a letter from him; believes the change in air has done her well; was able to see Cousin Kate, but Cousin Richard has gone up to Philadelphia and Bayly had yet to hear of her arrival; thanks her father for this trip and promises to \"look out for a rich beau, and when I get very rich I will pay you back\"; asks why none of their family's names have become famous and insists that merit has been overlooked in favor of locality; asks that he write to Cousin Monroe as they have few rich relations and \"cannot afford to slight any of these\"; informs him that Mary's baby is doing well but only wishes that Mary would leave the nurse behind.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for her gift; informs her that the services he performs for her are done with \"the utmost pleasure\"; hopes that God keeps her well.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns claims.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Thanks her for the presents she sent; informs her that Lottie is invited to Miss Lena Harding's wedding; has heard that Brother (?) can \"play a number of duets, had stopped chewing, wore kid gloves to school, and never got mad\"; shares more news of friends and family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Informs her that Father determined there is no position for a young lawyer in Williamsburg, so Winder has gone to Texas to find employment; is saddened to have Winder gone; wishes that Cousin Comfort accompany her Aunt on her visit; will send the hats by way of Florence Custis because she would rather they be trimmed there; mentions that Miss Henry was engaged to her cousin, but just before the wedding \"she had conscientious scruples, and discarded him and all of the family.\" Bears signature from Lottie Garrett to \"Auntie\". Asks if she could only stay in Baltimore two or three more days so that Florence can deliver the bonnets; trusts Comfort's taste more than anyone and would like her to trim the bonnets.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChastises her for not writing since she left; was asked by Charlie McLean to send his love; informs her that Charlie was saddened to not see her (SG) before she left as he does not think he'll be able to make it back to Williamsburg for another three years; asks that she have her photograph taken as she (MWG) would really like one; shares news from Van's letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBelieves the drive should be postponed until Wednesday as the weather is bad; \"Williamsburg evidently has its April in March.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks him and his daughter's kindness; would like to thank him also on behalf of the convalescents for his kindess.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThanks her for the gift she has sent by Hattie; informs her that she gave her a priceless gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her that she and Coralie will be there around six o'clock; regrets that Miss Garrett's sister will not be there.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHas spoken to the Governor and learned that the position was first offered to Mr. Wise, and when he refused it was offered to Stovall; believes that if Stovall refuses the position, that he (ACG) has a good chance of securing it; feels that had he (ACG) stayed in Richmond after Mr. Wise's refusal, he would have had an excellent chance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRelates the circumstances of his mother's severe illness which caused her excruciating pain. Note, this is written over another letter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares news of her doings and of her family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShares a poem with her correspondent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her correspondent that the trim she uses for cotton chemises and nightgowns is fairly inexpensive, about ten cents a yard; was able to get wide chintz for twelve and a half cents a yard; fears that it is now all sold.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFeels that her correspondent need not fear smallpox; relates how she is living next door to a home in which six people died of the smallpox and that the window of her home is not more than three yards from the open window of the house of the sick and she was never taken ill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInforms her correspondent that she has \"captured 'the catch of Morehead',\" a gentleman named James Richard Young; explains that Young is one of the prominent men in North Carolina; will be residing in Raleigh; shares information about his five children, ranging in age from about 22 to ten years old.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccounts chiefly of Mr. Richard R. Garrett.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeed in which 1,000 acres of land in Harrison County, Virginia, were sold to John Reedle by John Philips of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom Robert G. Scott, Captain of the Rifle Company attached to the 68th Regiment, Virginia Militia, to Lieutenant Richard Garrett, informing him that the officers of the Regiment will meet to begin their training on the fifth Wednesday of April at the Rawleigh Tavern in Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWritten by Alexander W. Green swearing that he is acquainted with Timothy Jones, a \"free man of color, and now a resident of York County,\" who served in the Revolutionary War and lost one of his legs in action at Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSummons to appear in court on behalf of Henry and Levon Smith, accused of assaulting George Elliot. Signed by Samuel Sheild, Clerk of the Court of York County.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments mainly pertaining to inheritance suits in which Richard Garrett or Alexander C. Garrett served as Commissioner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDocuments pertaining to the estate of Polly Pigg, deceased.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes stories, reminiscences, and speeches of various members of the Garrett family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes many calling cards and place cards of various members of the Garrett family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted volume of an address at Yorktown delivered by Colonel Alexander C. Garrett, on the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet belonging to Miss (Lottie?) Garrett. Published in 1900.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFragment of an article celebrating Robert E. Lee as a great general.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePamphlet containing Biblical verses and hymn verses. Given to Susan Yardley and Montie from Aunt Mary and Aunt Sue.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrinted version of a hymn, given to \"his Virginia cousins\" by Richard Watson Gilder, composer of the hymn.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiploma of Richard Garrett, 1830, from College of William and Mary written in latin.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Correspondence of the Garrett family of Williamsburg, Va., concerning family and social news, politics, and the Civil War. Earlier letters deal mainly with business and political news, as several Garrett family members, including Richard R. Garrett, Alexander C. Garrett, and Dr. Robert M. Garrett, were involved in the politics of 19th century Virginia. Correspondence of Dr. Robert M. Garrett and his brothers Alexander C. Garrett and B. F. Garrett concerning the sale of \"Yardley,\" Northampton County, Va. There are letters written to Dr. Robert M. Garrett's daughter, Lottie Garrett, by David E. Cronin concerning his memoir of the Vest Mansion and the Civil War occupation of Williamsburg and portraits owned by Lottie Garrett.","Includes letters, dated from 1897 to 1911, written to Miss Lottie Garrett by American novelist Mary Johnston (1870-1936). Also includes a letter, 25 December 1863, written by Asa Hartz, a Confederate soldier held at Johnson's Island Federal Prison, describing the everyday life of a prisoner during the Civil War. Collection contains certificate, 1832, of services of a black Revolutionary War soldier.","Excuses himself for not writing sooner as he was ill; believed that Mr. Armstrong gave him (RG) the receipt for the eight dollars for the entire liquidation of his account; informs him that his father's account is now entirely settled; regrets that he (RG) finds it \"inconvenient, at present, to patronize the Star.\"","Scope and Contents Defines happiness as consisting \"of the exercises of the mind, and the development of its various faculties\"; believes learning is for the \"favoured many\"; advocates the stimulation of the mind as a way to bring moral virtues into the light \"from the darkness in which they were enveloped, and the latent sparks of the moral faculty, Concience (sic), amp; virtue (are) kindled into a flame and excited to action.\"","Congratulates him on being elected Attorney for the counties of James City and Warwick (?); asks if he has turned Scott or Seward Whig since those counties are Whig; finds it suspicious especially when he (ACG) speaks of carrying the Locofocos by 8,000; will examine Mr. Mason's father's papers if he (SG) is called an heir or a son of Adam Mason; asks him to tell Bowden that the Groves land claim will be reopened and a new investigation begun; will call the claim up for consideration with Mr. Barbour and expects to get it.","Scope and Contents Shares details of his journey from Norfolk by ship; was welcomed quite kindly by the Garretts; mentions family and mutual friends; informs her that \"they will never forgive you if you do not come when Rosina comes\"; will board at Mr. Bicks', as will Rosina.","Was approached by Mr. N.I. Winder as to the least amount that would purchase one half of Yardley that belongs to Nottingham, Garrett, and Lauretta; found the way Mr. Winder wanted to advertise the sale objectionable; has raised the purchase price to $11,000-12,000, subject to his and Lauretta'a approval; informs him that there are many people wanting to buy Yardley, and that Peter S. Bowdoin has offered more than a fair price for it; hopes to sell the whole of Yardley for $10.500 at private sale.","Scope and Contents Believes that Yardley will sell for $9,000 in August at public sale; is eager to sell the house, as is Lauretta, as it seems to be depreciating; informs him that this year's rent will be paid in grain; mentions that Lauretta and Charlotte are in agreement as to the sale of the plantation next to Yardley; informs him of the death of William P. Custis, who has given his entire estate, worth $80,000 to $100,000 to his widow.","Was convinced that the August Court day would be a better time to sell Yardley; added into the advertisement for the sale statements concerning average crop yield; believes Yardley will sell for more at private sale, rather than public sale; informs him that Mr. Nottingham concurs and is willing to sell Yardley for $9,500 or even $9,000; suggests not selling for less than $9,500 at this time; will send again the $87.91 he owes him if he (RMG) will send a receipt.","Scope and Contents Explains that she did not intend to be negligent in not writing; remembers the time she spent in Williamsburg with fondness; informs her that her mother had recovered rapidly after she (RW) returned from Williamsburg, but had been attacked by a disease of the eyes a fortnight ago; feels that the country is \"unusually tame\" as no visitors have arrived yet; shares news of friends and family and sends her love.","Scope and Contents Has been ill with a sore throat and was unable to write; describes herself as \"too fat amp; too happy, to go to the Eastern Shore sooner than the 4th July\"; gives news of many mutual acquaintances.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her well-wishes; fears being a \"nominal christian\" and has fallen in love with the \"christian character\"; believes there was not a better man than the pastor of her church and fears the \"lukewarmness of his flock... will shorten his days, the recent dissipation seems to give him so much pain\"; did not go to the vice-president's, John Tyler's, party the night before because she was tired and sleepy and the weather was damp; gives news of all the people currently in town; misses her home but knows Mrs. Garrett would like her to stay till after the fourth of July.","Scope and Contents Has just returned from a trip to Northampton County, accompanied by his cousin Miss Wise; saw many young ladies in Northampton that he (BFG) is not acquainted with, mentioning Miss Neale, Miss Wilson, Miss Ellen Upshur, Miss S. Parker, Miss Mary Tazewell, and Miss Skipwith; mentions that having an \"excellent heart... is the estimable quality in a young lady\"; is \"anxious to see the Alumni Association put into full and complete operation\" and believes that \"a glorious institution may be established\" regarding the association; informs him that his friend Jno. G. Upshur is \"as true a friend of Wm. amp; Mary as can be found anywhere. He vindicated her character and claims to the patronage of the south in a handsomely written and spirited argument in the Richmond Enquirer last year after his visit\"; is looking forward to seeing everyone on the fourth of July.","Scope and Contents Has been participating in a whirl of social events which she has enjoyed, but later questioned whether the social events were all there is to life; has been taught \"to enjoy with liveliest zest the pure outpourings of disinterested friendship, amp; the exalted sentiments of the upright, cultivated mind\"; has made some new acquaintances and would set him up with one, except that she is eighteen months older than he; informs him that Ma and Pa are expecting him this summer; was glad to hear \"the cause of temperance was prospering in Wmsbg\" and mentions that \"some of my favourites have signed the pledge.\"","Scope and Contents Is upset to think that distance has caused their friendship to falter; mentions that \"once more the Star of my Destiny beamed on the horizon of my brightest dream\" by the appearance of Fanny, with whom he is in love; believes he will be surprised to learn that \"Bat\" (?) is engaged to a wealthy and accomplished girl; will help him in any way he can if he wishes to relocate to Mr. Jones's neighborhood, and believes that his chances of success with a girl of Mr. Jones's home are quite favorable; informs him that their fourth of July was quite dull and less liquor drunk than anyone would have guessed; is a devotee to the cause of temperance, and remarks that it seems to be predominate.","Scope and Contents Informs him that they are now debating the convention question and assures him that the bill will be defeated; hopes to be home by the 20th as they are trying to adjourn by that time; has much interesting news to share with him about \"the Whig and Democratic Conventions and other incidents of the season\"; informs him that \"The Assembly has helped the bill relative to the Bruton Parish fund, according to the wish of York, and she is now entitled to demand and recieve (sic) her own, and to dispose of it as she may please.\"","Scope and Contents Has had little time to write as what time he had \"has been devoted to some fair lassies... a courting man should never be held accountable for delay of this kind\"; enjoyed the time he and Conway had at Old Point; was prevented by rain in \"executing my designs upon Miss ---\"; has been convinced to go to the South this winter, which will prevent his return to college; encloses $10 in thanks to him; asks for all the news from college.","Informs him that his friends in New York are seeking some oysters, asks about the \"prospect of their gratification.\"","Scope and Contents Will explain the neglect of his not writing when he comes to Williamsburg on the third; expects that he will come to stay with him at least a month; details the diversions in store for him, such as \"an introduction to the belles of Petersburg amp; the neighboring counties, a trip to Nottoway, a visit to some of my prettty cousins in Greensville, and frequent discussions on politics\"; informs him of his [RE] mother's death; asks to be remembered to their mutual friends.","Explains that he forgot his diploma and his certificate in Williamsburg and gives him directions on how to procure each and where to send them so he will have them before Isle of Wight County court begins; explains that they were required of Ruffin before they would allow him to qualify; describes some people he has met in Smithfield already; is not sure of his prospects there as yet.","Scope and Contents Describes his trip to Richmond; informs her that \"we had the most exciting session by far we have had this winter. The democrats made the whigs back out fairly from the election of a United States Senator\"; describes party he attended for Miss Hill and Mrs. Ashton at Mr. Parishe's; was ill from the food at the party but is now recovered; informs her that he saw no one at the party \"as handsome amp; to my eyes as sweet as my own Laura\"; called on Martha but found her indisposed and does not believe she will ever be in good health; has heard that Louisiana Barryham (?) has the ague and fever; mentions a revival in progress at the Fourth Baptist Church and that he went to hear Brother Walker at the Second Church; implores her to write to him.","Scope and Contents Writes to inform him that he is to be married on the 25th of June to a \"splendid woman in every attribute\"; has been very busy going to three to four parties a week; invites other members of the Garrett family through this letter; implores him to come to wait on him at the wedding.","Scope and Contents Has neglected to write as he has been very busy with his tax accounts; informs him that there is nothing happening in Smithfield and \"so you must content yourself this time by simply hearing of my dreadful melancholy and despairing thoughts\"; mentions the rumors that he is courting Mag again as having started at the wedding in Surry and denies any truth to them; describes the lady's anger at him as being so great that \"I do not even visit Mag nor even walk the street with her in her evening strolls\"; missed seeing him at J. Wilson's wedding; mentions the depression that he felt while at the wedding in remembering the time he'd spent there the year before and how he fully expected \"a favourable result\" to his courting; received an invitation to act as a groomsman at John Corsen's wedding next week; has promised Mary and Alice Coke that he will meet them at Old Point this summer and asks if he will go with them also.","Scope and Contents Asks him to write when he can; describes the \"grand celebration here on the 4th\" where he gave the address on the subject on Texas, Oregon, and the Mexican War; received many compliments on his address; has decided to speak on every occasion due to the successes he's had in addressing the Court and the crowd on the 4th; mentions that business is slow and has only four suits this term; is anxious for success; has not called on any ladies but will write to Susan if he does begin to court; will meet Mr. Leigh at Charlotte Court; has misplaced his account but is sure Mr. Leigh will pay the amount owed; believes Mr. Leigh owes him $30 but asks if he could send the account with his next letter.","Has not written before this because she has been very busy since she [LAW] left; shares news of many acquaintances and their goings-on, including weddings and courtships.","Scope and Contents Received the articles and letter she sent by Mr. Wheeler containing peaches, dried pears, and honey; has paid off her account with [?] N's store; informs her of several deaths, including that of William Bayly from an illness resulting from hemorrhage of the lungs, Mr. Marshall from worn-out constitution, and Dr. Yerby's youngest child from consumption; believes Mrs. Leah Bowden will not live much longer as her health is declining rapidly; mentions that Rose's cousins, Mrs. and Dr. Hayes and two daughters, will come to visit her after their visit to the President as Mrs. Hayes is the sister of President Polk; is pleased to tell her that Charlotte's health is improving and will soon be well again.","Describes the efforts he has made on his [JHP] behalf in writing to various people; informs him that no apology is necessary as he was glad to serve his constituent and friend.","Scope and Contents Escorted Mrs. Orgain to City Point on his way to Philadelphia; asks that he tell Miss Lauretta that he delivered her package to Mr. Ryle in Baltimore safely; felt \"very quer in being surrounded by my black fellow citizens, and in seeing the deference and respect shown them. They are the priviledged (sic) class -- the aristocracy of the Quaker City... my wrath has cooled, and I endeavor not to notice these sable gentlemen\"; describes a case he is currently working on with Mr. Boone; has made the acquaintance of an Englishman who wishes him to accompany him to Canada and then on to England, but he cannot for the money; has also met a Virginian who wishes him to accompany him to York.","Gave his letter to Judge Underwood, who has only had the time recently to reply; encloses Underwood's letter to him; informs him that the outcome of the slavery bill is very uncertain as yet; mentions that if the Texas Bill is taken up in advance of the Territorial Bills, the slavery bill will be defeated. Includes signature from J.R. Underwood to Thomas H. Bailey (sic). Describes the laws regarding the sale of land for taxes; advises his friend to hire an agent to determine when the lands were sold and whether the sales were regular; recommends his son Eugene Underwood as the man to investigate the matter if the lands lay south of the Green River and are military land.","Scope and Contents Is glad to hear he likes his school; advises him to \"be studious, steady and moral, for your course will be watched with an eagle's eye\"; reminds him that he should obey the rules and regulations for his school, for otherwise all his efforts to be good will fail him; informs him that Mr. S.G. Cook received his letter and was pleased to hear from him; praises the letter he wrote to Penny as being the \"best written and dictated letter I have yet seen from you\"; admonishes him to not \"be led off from the path of rectitude by vicious young men, or the temptations by which you are surrounded\"; will only bring in a half crop of corn this year as the crops are not doing well; sends the love of family and friends.","Scope and Contents Asks that if he has received any money from Mr. Cooke or from Mr. William Jones to please forward it to him; notices that Mr. (?) is not at college this year and requests him to see if he can procure the $15 he owes him; has written to Mr. Henry Porter, who owes him $12, instructing him to give the money to him (ACG).","Scope and Contents Wishes he had received his letter sooner as it would have persuaded more people to vote for his side; informs him that his side won the vote by eighteen votes and that \"the question is now considered settled -- we hear men of all parties speak of the Bill as the law of the land\"; mentions that Southall feigned illness to try to postpone the debate; believes that the Bill will certainly pass on Thursday or Friday; will go with the rest of the Democrats, save for \"that red headed Montague from Middlesex who will vote against us,\" to the Governor to demand that the Democrats be given control of the Board of Directors; wonders why Saunders amp; Co. read such an unwise remonstrance before the public body; sends Barlow some extra copies of the Examiner as the editor published the remarks without their knowledge; informs him that the Enquirer will also take notice of this subject; asks that he see if he can find the $30 in his desk drawer and send it to him.","Informs him that during the sale of a portion of land by Mr. P. Pumphrey to the late W.T. Galt of Williamsburgh (sic), he found that each heir, including Nat Fox and Henry Fox, were entitled to 355.55 acres; will find out where Nat Fox and Henry Fox lived and died in Ohio; feels the Tax Title under which these lands are held is very strong, but will try to save a sum for the heirs.","Scope and Contents Describes all the ladies at White Sulphur Springs and mentions Miss Izetta Coles as \"a belle who rings to the tune of $60,000\"; mentions a party of South Carolinians and Floridians and describes all in the party; believes the belle of White Sulphur is a Miss Bowyer of Botetourt, to whom he has been paying attention; assures her there is nothing serious in that arena for \"why be 'college larnt' and let a simple mountain maid fool me\"; mentions the Presidential party and in particular Mr. Corcoran, \"the great banker from Washington and who is the money changer of the Presidential party,\" as also paying attention to Miss Bowyer; is smug that youth has won over money in the matter of Miss Bowyer but is aware that he needs to moderate his attentions; mentions that Miss Bowyer is either in love with him or is simply carrying on a harmless flirtation; has been slightly ill and believes it due to drinking too much of the water.","Scope and Contents Informs him that Governor Floyd is anxiously seeking the nomination from the Staunton Convention; was approached by P.H. Aylitt, an editor of the Richmond Examiner, with an offer to allow him (ACG) to choose the Board of Directors for the Lunatic Asylum in Williamsburg if he could secure the vote for Floyd in Williamsburg, York County, and James City County; was offered head of the Board of Directors under this plan; has decided to go with this offer and asks whom should be appointed to the Board; has \"a rather difficult game to play\" as Johnson also wants his support for Governor; would like to support Judge Christian for judge of their circuit; would like to run for legislature as \"there is nothing like office to give a man influence 'with the powers that be'\"; afraid that Segar will defeat him; had $200 stolen from him and asks that he send $16 or $20 to him at Staunton.","Scope and Contents Writes on behalf of Mr. N. Pumphrey; informs him that the real estate formerly belonging to William R. Pumphrey that he [RG] has advertised for sale is part of the trust deed from Pumphrey to Jno. M. Gregory and so now belongs to Gregory.","Scope and Contents Was sorry to hear of his brother's severe and painful attack; sends a prescription of living solely on oatmeal porridge for six weeks; did not send marble hearths and casings for the upstairs rooms because he feels that would be too expensive; discussses the possibility of sending his slave, John, to help his brother, \"Say to my brother I am very willing, for him to have John as long as he wishes him, provided John is willing to go to the Western Shore,...I am perfectly willing, but cannot compel him to separate from his friends and wife...and if John is willing I am not only willing, but desirous that my brother should have him as long as he lives\"; shares his views on the treatment of slaves as \"conscientious\"; owns no ploughboy of the kind that his brother would like, being that his other slaves are unsuitable, George is too young and Harry is too old; speaks of other furnishings for the house that he has procured for her; sends a total of the amount of money he has paid so far.","Scope and Contents Has been visiting relatives and friends; shares news of all with whom she is staying; has read \"Wide Wide World\" and enjoyed it; believes she and Father would enjoy it as well; is afraid Father did not receive the basket she made; feels her basket was well done for a first attempt. Bears signature from Lucy [?], to \"aunt\" Lauretta [?]. Informs her of the death of Colonel Lucad of Accomac from pneumonia; asks her to write when she [Lucy] gets to Washington.","Shares a great deal of news of friends and family; asks her to tell Uncle Thom many things about the family; misses them both a great deal.","Seeks to approximate the Presidential election and asks him to send the probable vote of his county; would also like to know how the vote would compare to last fall's vote for Governor.","Has employed Mr. Thomas M. Ladd to survey where Mrs. Richardson lives; informs him that Mr. Ladd will be there several days, when it would be a good time for him (ACG) to visit there also.","Intends to walk to Kendall Grove today, and must start early as it is five miles away; was disappointed that Uncle William arrived without Uncle Thomas; informs her that Uncle Thomas \"is a sorry farmer not to have his corn gathered before this,\" but will excuse him since he has had the rheumatism; Father will not let Rob go to see them (Lauretta) this year until his lungs get stronger; believes General Nottingham has gone deranged on the subject of religion, but it will soon pass; informs her that this week is her last in her family's house, as it is being sold; believes Father will settle in Washington; supposes she has heard of the death of Cousin Ellen Burbridge. Bears ALS from Susan E. Wilson to Lauretta (?), Feels in such confusion that she is not sure what she has written or what she wants to say; informs her that the house is to be sold on the fifteenth of the month, when they will sell everything, and possession must be given on the first of January; mentions William Savage's departure the next day for Philadelphia; had hoped to see her, but Mr. Wilson seems to think he will be able to visit her soon.","Scope and Contents Describes the praise that his (ACG) speech has received from various members, including Segar and William Ritchie; informs him that the editor of the Whig will publish it next week; regrets that he cannot come home until after Christmas because the Internal Improvement Bills come up next Saturday; hopes that he (ACG) will be able to come up before then; asks him to tell Ma that he intended to visit her but circumstances prevented him; will bring Maria and Mary to visit Ma.","Had heard from Mr. M. Bishop that the suit between himself and Pumphrey had been settled in his (WHA) favor; asks him to write and give him all the details; asks if he (?) has taken the Thomas W. contract and if Whitaker has paid all the money on the contract; would like to see him the next time he comes to Richmond; misses Dr. Garrett in the practice of his family; has had several Negroes sick and has suffered from a bad cold himself.","Had written to him about the appointment as Physician for the Marine Hospital of Dr. W.P. Morgan; would like to add the amendment of his appointment in the event of the removal of the present incumbent; feels that his (ACG) compliance will place him under many obligations to him; asks about the rich Irishman that died in Halifax Co. without heirs; would like to know all the information as he thinks he will be able to find his heirs in Ireland through correspondence with lawyers in Cork, Ireland.","Has heard from Mr. Saunders that he (ACG) has been authorized to put his claim against Nelson's estate before the court; has a receipt for the bond held by Mr. Saunder from Mr. Nelson.","Assumes Mr. Whitaker has not yet paid the bond he (WHA) left with Garrett; asks him to inform Mr. Whitaker that he is not in compliance with his promise; would like a check on Richmond Bank if he is successful in getting the money; asks for news from Philadelphia.","Has not written due to wrapping up his former business as he intends to quit the practice; feels it impossible to make it to Williamsburg at any given time; has pulled their house down and intends to build another; and Maria is at the Court House visiting her uncle Bailey during this time; is willing that he and brother Robert divide the slaves between them and asks if he needs to be present during this time; encloses a letter from Francis H. Lee and asks if he will need to find out from Mr. Lee whether he wants to advertise the selling of the property according to the deed; informs him the railroad will be finished to Clover Depot, near his home, by the first of February.","Scope and Contents Agrees with suggestion in Maria's letter that he (\"brother\") take a trip to Northampton in order to convalesce and recover from his illness; has not been well himself, and has been suffering from a disease that resembles bilious cholic, and supposes it was combined also with gout; was truly sorry to hear of the loss suffered by Dr. and Mrs. Garrett (the death of one of their daughters); informs him of the death of Mr. Lyon, who passed away peacefully and retained his faculties up to within a few hours of his death; hopes that he and his wife may decide to move to Williamsburg.","Expresses deepest sympathy for the loss of (her husband) W. Savage; was shocked by Savage's change in health when he saw him last; asks her to inform Dr. Garrett that he is to travel to Norfolk next Tuesday and will meet Garrett there; sends the love of the family.","Received her last letter without a signature or a date; informs her that Uncle Sam's violin is beyond repair; would not sell Pa's violin but if she would like Rob to have it, he will lend it to him; encloses $45 to settle the bill with Mr. Kellum.","Has filled his ice house with ice three inches thick; killed his hogs, which averaged 225 lbs. each; has taken all his Negroes to his new plantation that he intends to make the finest in the county; is determined to make a good farmer; asks after all the news, especially of the Asylum, who the candidates are for the Senate and the House of Delegates, and whether there is no opposition to Garrett for Congress; informs him that Mr. Clark gave Bettie 15 Negroes and $3,000.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Robertson is in love with a certain black-eyed lady, whose name he cannot yet reveal. Bears signature from S(?) Guion, (?) of Virginia, to \"aunt\" [?], May 23, 1859. Regrets that he could not finish the letter the night before, but was overcome by sleep; reveals that he will come to Williamsburg soon to become engaged; informs her that the weather has been quite warm; shares news of the family.","Encloses a check for $5, the amount of Mrs. Saunders' donation to the Bible Society of Virginia; informs him that the money is also intended as the first payment toward making George T. Wilson, son of Reverand G.T. Wilson, a life member; thanks him for the kind care he received while a houseguest at his home.","Encloses a note to him; hopes that he will accede to his wishes.","Informs him that Mary has been extremely sick for a week, but it appears that she is recovering; will return home next week if she continues to improve; regrets that he has no concrete information to give him regarding Mr. Hughes; advises him that if Lou has made up her mind about Hughes, that there is little he can do to stop the wedding; was sorry to hear of the death of A.C. McCandlish but was told by Robby that his habits were bad.","Has heard of Lou's impending marriage but is concerned that she is a bit young, being not yet twenty; assures her that Mary is quite recovered and has an enormous appetite; Mr. Garrett has gone up to Court today, so she will have three or four servants to sleep in the house and protect her and the baby; informs her that the baby is getting fatter every day, but still has no teeth; asks after her garden and shares news on her own gardening.","Scope and Contents Has waited to write til Lou set a date for her wedding, which will be on the 25th of April; was told by Mr. Hughes that he intends to meet him in Richmond; informs him that Lou could not do with less than $300 for the wedding; was told by Mama that the interest on the money earned from the sale of the servants along with what brother owes for Negro hires would be more than $300; asks if (cousin) Laura has yet gone to the Eastern Shore as they expect her every day. Bears ALS from Mary Lou Garrett,to \"uncle\" (Robert M. Garrett) Believes that $300 would not be even half enough for her wedding; assures him that she cannot do with less than $1500; sends love to Aunt Sue and the children; asks to have him send the $1500 as Mama agrees that it is not too much.","Scope and Contents Reports that his wheat crop has been damaged by a hailstorm and fears he will get only a half a crop; hopes for rain because otherwise he will not make a good crop of corn or tobacco; discusses politics and who will be elected; informs him that his ankle is no better and hopes that he can send the \"receipt\" he made for his leg; has decided to go to White Sulphur Springs this summer.","Has just received the interest on her two bonds from the Messrs. Nottingham; has been expecting her to visit but realizes she does not know yet when she will be able to; hopes that her children have passed the critical point of scarlet fever and are now safely convalescing; informs her that he and Comfort are suffering from bad colds; shares the news that Hamilton Neale and Lizzy Smith are to be married this summer, and Robert Nottingham and Miss Byrd are to be married at length also; informs her that the new steamer Northampton is to make her first stop on this shore tomorrow, and on which one may safely and comfortably cross the bay.","Has not had time to make the inquiries she wanted; deposited $100.66 in her account to bring her balance to $574.59; has not heard from (?) Guion; will send the ring she spoke of if he finds it; informs her that Mrs. Galt is in Norfolk staying at the Atlantic Hotel.","Spent about a week dividing his time between Norfolk and Hampton and saw the Great Eastern; was appointed a delegate to the Democratic convention at Charlottesville as soon as he returned; rode up to the convention with Miss Maggie Parker and plans to go see her in September on the Eastern Shore when all the rest of her beaux have departed.","Seeks to gain the vote of W. Robertson Garrett for Tallie's husband (?); is afraid that the man will lose his office, and he has no other means of employment; informs her that Eliza's health has been poor lately; will not be able to make it down this winter as Eliza is taking care of some little servants who have lost their mother, and she is afraid that they will be mistreated if she leaves them; has had a severe attack which makes him more aware of his age and his mortality.","Returns Humphrey's and Taliaferro's check for $150 to him as it was not endorsed; informs him that there was no deposit made to his credit at that bank.","Reported to General McClaws (McLaws) last Monday and was stationed at Young's farm at the mouth of the Warwick River; occupies the right of the line of defenses and is in command of the right battery; was told by General McClaws (McLaws) that General Magruder wished to take New-Port News (Newport News), but there are 11,000 men stationed at that place and there is little chance for a fight; will take winter quarters nearby.","Scope and Contents Informs him that George and his family have been staying with him since last summer; assures him that George has quit drinking and will hopefully do well; has been enjoying the company of Laura and family, who is at Hampden Sydney College in Prince Edward County; has a good crop this year but finds groceries and salt difficult to obtain; purchased salt for $25 a bushel last week, corn sells for $10 a barrel and wheat $4 a bushel; decribes the prosperity of the tobacco farmers in these times; feels that \"times will be worse after 1st of January if Lincoln attempts to carry out his Emancipation Proclamation\"; assures him that \"our success (in winning the war) is certain\"; informs him that Burnside will fight at Fredericksburg but is sure General Lee will defeat him whenever they meet.","Is now at the Military Institute (Virginia Military Institute) in Lexington; is told that a young man cannot be gotten in there, and that expenses are quite high, being $400-$500 per year; asks that Winder brings a letter to his (JWB) son Daniel in Colonel Gorgas' department if he comes up; will write to Colonel Smith and his son will write to him (RMG) as soon as possible.","Scope and Contents Decided to write to her, though he does not know her, when Colonel W. read parts of her letter to him; has let his imagination wander to think of his home in the South, and wishes \"this cruel war was over\"; has amused himself by coaxing a rat of his hole and then throwing Colonel W.'s toothbrush at him; joined the Confederate Army with the notion \"that it was a mighty funny thing; that there was a good joke in it somewhere amp; that I was the Columbus to discover it\"; finally \"found the joke -- [through] curiosity morbid curiosity\" when he stumbled upon a group of Union troops who pressed him to go with them, and so became a prisoner; asks her not to mention that he wishes to go back again; describes an \"exchange\" ceremony (a funeral); closes with poetry that makes clear his desire to receive a letter from somone back in Dixie.","Hopes that she will stop in Williamsburg on her way to Richmond to visit Cousin Mary Howard; shares news of many friends and relatives; informs her that Mary Garrett, daughter of Uncle Benjamin Garrett, is visiting and breaking many hearts; urges her to visit while Mary is there also.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for his lack of correspondence; refutes the statement she made in her previous letter \"about an 'old aunt who gives offence (sic) by showing an interest in the family'\"; assures her that she is well-loved by all but that the younger generation is \"very negligent in the little etiquettes of life\"; informs her that Comfort is visiting them, but will leave soon as she is afraid of the smallpox and fears it will reach Hickory Grounds; shares the news that Winder Garrett is in love with Miss Bettie Custis and Van with Miss Jean Bright.","Scope and Contents Has not been able to get up to Eastville to get the blankets, paper, or envelopes for her since it has either rained, snowed, or been very cold lately; cannot \"see the slightest probability of borrowing you any money\" and Mother cannot make her a comfort; informs her that Nancy has not been able to work since last August, Patience has been sick, and the new cook has been in bed almost every day since she arrived, so all the work of the house lands on Mother; looked in Eastville for blankets but found only common ones that would not suit her.","Encloses the receipt of the deposit in First National Bank and asks that she let her know as soon as she receives it; informs her that Captain Turner died a few days before; shares the news that Cousin R. took Mollie away with him and that Uncle John left a few minutes before for the island; asks when she will visit; would like Aunt Susan and Lottie to send her some scraps of worsted for her bed quilt; shares news of friends and relatives.","Received a letter from Miss Sarah Mallett telling her of the extreme illness of Cousin Susan, being of the heart; was informed that Dr. Yardley thought Susan could not live through the night; informs her that Miss Lizzie Savage is visiting Eyre Hall; shares news of the activities of various relatives; describes the damage caused by windstorms; fears that they will have no fruit this year as the cold spring has destroyed the crop; have been two fires since last she wrote, and a neighbor's stable with all his horses and a cow were burned.","Was elected a Professor at Giles College on the fourth of July; does not wish to take her money because she needs to have it for herself; informs her how to send a box or a trunk, but also tells her that it would be very costly, and believes the clothes will be suitable for the boys; informs her that John is back from Scotland and would like to teach school.","Scope and Contents Asks if she thinks she is an affectionate niece, \"to write to my old Aunt twice a week\"; informs her that Mrs. Taliaferro is back in Williamsburg after a trip to Canada; has organized a choir of the Mercer family, since the Southalls refused to participate; shares the news that Mary Stubbs has a baby girl about three weeks old, but does not know what she will name her; is pleased with the visits that Mr. Tucker and his wife make to her family.","Received the box of presents she sent; thanks her for the two beautiful dresses she sent; has made up her black Africa dress and feels very exquisite in it; informs her of the loss of Mary Stubbs' infant daughter; shares the news that Mr. Southall and Lizzie have a baby daughter; the election at the Asylum has retained all the old officers; expects Miss Fanny Crump for a visit the first of January; informs her that \"one of your Eastern Shore girls,\" Miss Brown, has visited Williamsburg, and that she likes her a great deal.","Scope and Contents Informs her that a decision has been made in her suit against William Evans; explains that the suit took so long to settle because the court was trying to determine exactly how much money was due her; informs her that the amount due her should be paid within four months from the date of the decree.","Scope and Contents Writes for information on Aunt Charlotte's condition, as he has been informed that she is very ill; explains that Van's engagement has been terminated as his fiancée, Miss Mattie Children, has run off and married Mr. Lindsay of Pulaski; describes Van as bearing this information \"very nobly and I think is not seriously wounded\"; informs her that their new house will be complete the first of September and begs her to come see it.","Informs her that Ma has put off her visit to the Eastern Shore until Van comes to visit his home, since she will be able to stay longer if she waits; is relieved that Aunt Charlotte is much better now; explains that Miss Mary Sherwell is to go to New York for a few weeks because her health is bad; expects Professor Garrett and his bride later in the month.","Has written Mr. Nottingham in regards to the bond he owes and will write to her as soon as he responds; expects to lose at least half the amount due from Mr. Shellan's estate; shares news of family and friends.","Has been very ill for a long time; wanted to return to Northampton the next day, but as she is still too weak to dress, she will have to wait at least another week; mentions the death of Uncle Tom Nottingham after a long illness; informs her of the activities of other members of the family.","Scope and Contents Has been better lately; has been diagnosed by Dr. Page as being worn down from \"nervous depression\"; has been advised to travel a bit in order to recover fully; received an invitation to visit with a family in the Blue Ridge section of Maryland and will go there in a few days; expects to travel to Northampton later in the season; informs her that Miss Lucie Jamison (the sister of Cousin Carie Nottingham) is quite ill and is expected to pass away soon; has been informed by Mr. and Mrs. Custis of Accomac that the railroad will run through Northampton, a desirable prospect if it increases property value. Also correspondence from Comfort L.G. Nottingham, Baltimore, Maryland, to \"auntie\". Thanks her for her \"kind thoughtfulness\" and asks her to come to visit during the cold weather.","Thanks her for the wonderful Christmas presents she sent; mentions that the whole family misses her a great deal; informs her that Mr. Wharton went to Norfolk for the holidays and has a new suit of clothes; cannot understand the extravagance of Mr. Wharton unless he is seriously debating matrimony; mentions that they have received a letter from Julia in which there was enclosed a photograph of Rob; was upset to hear of Uncle John's poor health and hopes Cousin Comfort is better.","Will be very accomplished when she returns home as Dr. Tabb has been teaching her how to eat fish, play whist, and boil eggs; asks for news of Winder; mentions that she is fast becoming a brunette and enjoying it; describes the pleasantness of being near the water; asks for news of friends and family and sends greetings to many.","Scope and Contents Has been asked by the editor of the Cleburn Chronicle to reply to an attack on Governor Coke by the Galveston News, and to condense some articles from the New York Herald; has yet to take out his license to practice law; describes the town of Cleburn as being \"a tolerable little country town, with a population of about 1200, and growing quite fast\"; informs him that the prairie lands in this area will produce 20,000 bales of cotton, which will sell for $50-$75 per bale; gives the prices of flour ($6 a barrel), good cows ($6 a head), horses ($25-$50), and corn ($0.25 per bushel after September 1st); is currently staying at a hotel but is eagerly awaiting a position in a private home to teach for an hour or two a day; mentions that the whole state is crowded with lawyers; informs him that the land laws are complicated and provide most of the revenue to be gained in this profession; was obliged to ride with the driver when traveling to Cleburn as the stage was filled with ladies, and as a result was treated to the view of a \"magnificent country\"; describes the people as \"healthy, but their eyes look dull, and they are generally listless and inanimate\"; mentions that the people are hard-working and thrifty, and that Cleburn \"makes no pretensions to anything like fashion or refinement, but they appear to be very good plain people.","Took the hair that was sent immediately to Madame De Vourges to be made up as soon as it was received; informs her that Mary Garret's (sic) hair is so tangled that it would not be worth making is up, and the same is true for Mrs. Vest's; misses Comfort a great deal, but knows she will be happier being with her father; fears Comfort is sick; shares news of the family.","Writes because he would like to know the date of his birth; asks also for the age of his sister Lucy, who is going to school at the Normal collage (sic); would like to go to Williamsburg next fall before going to school.","Informs her that the package was sent back to Baltimore, but that he has sent it down again to Dr. Van Garrett, and it should be in Yorktown on Thursday morning; is sorry to hear of Cousin Sue's illness; sends his love to all.","Scope and Contents Informs her that the children are greatly looking forward to the trip to going to see her; describes everyone as looking well; mentions the weather as being \"real hot summer weather\" and that no one is yet wearing winter hats or garments. Bears signature from Willie Garrett, Nashville, Tennessee, to \"aunt\". Has spent one of his dimes on three apples but still has a quarter and a nickel left; mentions that he makes a nickel every week for carrying the milk; informs her that the President passed through Nashville and they all had a flag to wave; is sent down each day to the meat store for Mama, but could not go today because his knee is sore.","Had built up his stock with dry goods and shoes, etc., and left town in October; still owes some money that has to be paid back; informs her that Mr. Bell has moved out to Hickory Ground, and that Clara Nottingham was married a week ago; would like to come to visit but would lose too much if he came now.","Expresses grief for the death of Aunt Susan, her (LG) mother; asks why Susan was laid in the churchyard; sends her love to Uncle Robert; informs her that the sale of all her father's personal property at Chester will take place next Thursday.","Informs her that the photograph she received is of a lady who claims to be 15, dating her existence from the date of her marriage; mentions that the lady would like to have a good husband to share her life with; has been advised to get married but to wait for a first rate chance.","Scope and Contents Describes in great detail the visit of \"our President\" (Rutherford B. Hayes) to Nashville; mentions the appearance of Mrs. Hayes in terms of her dress and the manner in which she wears her hair; has been invited to Pulasky (sic); sends love and asks for news.","Scope and Contents Regrets not being able to visit Williamsburg this season; describes Mountain Lake as being \"a lovely place and the people are friendly and sociable as can be\"; plans to stay in Mountain Lake a little while longer, then will go to a sulphur spring for a short time before returning to their home; has met a girl from Norfolk who had visited Williamsburg and knows both the Colemans and the Tylers; thanks Van through her for the college souvenir he sent her.","Informs her that her father Dr. Coleman valued no man above her (LG) brother Van; is comforted by the friendship of them both; was disappointed that she did not come up to the house; realized later that she would need a special invitation (after her father's funeral).","Scope and Contents Is quite disappointed that they will not be able to meet this summer; hopes that she can travel to Petersburg next Saturday to be able to see her; has received several invitations to stay with various families, but the locations are too far off the way home that she will not be able to accept them; describes the nicest compliment she has received as coming from Virginia Lassiter, \"who said I reminded her of you -- my voice and manner\"; reports that Father has been ill with hay fever.","Has heard that she will be joining the party at Eggleston, along with Cousin Mary, Sue, and Van; regrets he cannot be there as well; reports that Cousin Sallie Winder had called her home Lorton; feels indebted to Cousin Mary's genealogical work and asks if there is any news related to her search; thanks her for the pictures of Lorton Hall and Lorton Church, which are now on display in the library at Ridgefield; reports that Carrie's health is almost entirely recovered; had read in a paper that a northern university had bestowed the degree of L.L.D. upon President Tyler of William and Mary; hopes that she will be able to visit his home soon.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Hattie is quite sick, and feels that she would feel better if she heard from Van; reports that Van has been silent for a long while, and so they believe he is very sick; mentions that \"la grippe\" is going around, and that Virginia is fighting it off while Hattie seems to be about to come down with a severe case of it; had thought the wedding was not till June, but was told by Hattie that she and Van have decided on the first of April; asks if she will be able to make a visit after the wedding.","Has been quite busy as Mother and Hattie have been otherwise occupied, so all the social duties have fallen to her; has been fighting off the grippe; informs her that Miss Coleman of Williamsburg will be visiting Mrs. Burns in New Orleans; reports that Hattie is better but still looks tired from la grippe; mentions that there will be a masque ball held tonight but since there will be eight held before the Carnival closes, she does not feel obliged to go; hopes she feels better now.","Regrets that she cannot be in New Orleans with them for Mardi Gras; describes in very great detail the events of Mardi Gras; explains that the procession has just passed her house and will return from uptown soon; reports that she is writing a condolence letter for a friend whose husband has passed away, and is struck by the contrast of a man lying on his deathbed and the jollity and gaiety of the festival; informs her that Hattie will be married sometime after the 26th of April.","Is glad that the plates were received unbroken; hopes the flowers she sent will live; expresses how highly she thinks of her by the simple act of sending her the platters; asks that she display the picture of Mr. Davis in her house; would like a picture of the prison and asks if her brother Robbie could send her one.","Asks her to imagine her in this Devonshire town; describes her surroundings and her activities there; asks her to remember her.","Reassures her that she may have her photograph; will send her photograph as soon as she returns home; is pleased to be asked to become an annual member of the Colonial Capital branch of the A.P.V.A.; informs her that she and her cousin plan to be in Williamsburg for a few days; hopes to see her and her sister.","Encloses the photograph that she had wanted; reports that she had been called home to Richmond suddenly because of the death of her sister.","Returns her book by mail; thanks her for the hours they spent together while she and Mary were in Williamsburg.","Scope and Contents Would like to be with her in Williamsburgh (sic), \"finals or no finals\"; will not be able to visit because she is recovering from severe illnesses she has suffered all winter; remembers fondly the time she spent with her; hopes she has \"a beautiful commencement week!\"","Has been told that her (LG) presence has really pleased the Williamsburg party; writes to thank her again; is suffering from a bad headache; sends her latest photograph and mentions that if she does not want it, she should put it in the fire.","Thanks for her kindness that she has shown; explains that Mrs. Page has not been able to come to Richmond, and so her son Mr. Arthur Page accompanies the party of Miss McCormack; thanks her for her readiness to call on Mrs. Page when she reached Williamsburg; mentions the possibility of visiting Williamsburg with Mrs. Page.","Chastises her for not informing her that she would be in Richmond for a longer time; was upset to find that she was in Richmond for several days, thinks that she treated both her and Coralie Johnston quite badly.","Congratulates her on the birth of her daughter; asks her to write and tell of the baby as soon as she feels well enough; sends congratulations to Van as well.","Has not written to her because he was waiting for the circulars about Old Bruton Church; surmises that they were sent to his nephew, R.E. Lee, Jr., believes that it is important to preserve the old; remembers the good times they spent together; would like to see her again and assures her that when he comes to Williamsburgh (sic) he will accept her invitation to visit.","Scope and Contents Asks where he found the authority for claiming that her ancestor Sir George Yeardly \"was the son of a merchant sailor, and of humble and obscure birth\"; indicates her indignation resulting from this claim; prevails upon his fairness as a historian to publish only the facts; includes excerpts copied from the \"Yeardly Genealogy\" which she possesses and offers to have him peruse if he would visit her home.","Shares social news of relatives and mutual friends.","Thanks her for her invitation to visit; asks if she may come another time; mentions that she is quite fond of her and Miss Mary; has been in New York for ten days and will remain there another week before she returns home; reports that New York is \"very big and bright.\"","Has not forgotten his promise to escort her to the opening of the Jamestown Tercentennial; will meet her at the Virginia Building early Friday morning.","Apologizes that she could not be in Williamsburg on the 5th; landed in Boston a week ago after having taken the Mediterranean route from Naples; will do some shopping in New York; has enjoyed her summer but is looking forward to returning home.","Scope and Contents Has put the colored card from Boston that she sent into an album of souvenirs; is very busy with her debutante \"daughter\" and her coming out this season; relives her youth in the coming-out of her debutante; will publish another story next summer; reports that her eyes are troubling her.","Scope and Contents Apologizes for not responding to her Christmas card earlier; describes in great detail what a wonderful, noble, and great gentleman her father was; is thankful for the friendship that her father showed him; looks forward to being with him again after this life; reminisces about Williamsburg and the happy times he spent there in youth; believes that education involves more than book-learning, and declares that \"what you get out of people, places, situations, environment means more to the mind than in the formative period\"; contemplates moving to St. Louis to be with his son, whose wife died 12-15 years ago and who is lonely now; regrets deepely that he was not able to be there for Cousin Letty's death, and that he was not able \"to put her sacred dust away as I had promised her.\"","Scope and Contents Informs her that the Board of Visitors of the College of William and Mary \"adopted a resolution authorizing the erection of the monument of which you wrote\"; reports that a copy of the resolution will be mailed to her by the Secretary. Bears signature from Mrs. Letitia Tyler Semple to Lottie Garrett, July 6, 1909. Has received her letter that informed her of the action of the Board of Visitors; has yet to receive the letter from the Secretary; asks who the Secretary is and why he has not done what he has been ordered to do; reports that the work is begun and she will soon send the workers the inscription; asks her to preserve this letter from Mr. Gordon.","Has been keeping a diary of her trip that she will share when she returns home; gives details of her journey; hopes her children are behaving. Includes signature from Hattie (Mrs. Van Garrett), on board the S.S. Wensleydale, to Josie (?). Reports that it is so cold that she is wearing her heavy tan jacket from her trousseau; hopes that her children have not been much trouble; has yet to be seasick, along with Cousin Lottie and Van.","Will travel from the port at Savannah, Georgia, by train to Black Mountain on their return journey; thanks her for her sweet letters; reports that he has visited Old Barking Church where they saw the Winder Cenotaph and encloses the inscription, describing the ancestry of John Winder of Grays Inn, buried there in 1699; has seen the original charter for the College of William and Mary.","Shares reminisces of her sister, who had not long before passed away; mourns her death; shares information pertaining to the will.","Scope and Contents Encloses a few more excerpts from the book he is writing about the Civil War; asks her note that \"the whole purpose of the book is against war (physical combat) as a method of settling any question among civilized people\"; mentions that he \"was glad to read... of Mr. Carnegie's gift toward settlement of national questions by arbitration.\"","Describes rescuing a Confederate soldier who was laying horribly mutilated in a garret; insisted on visiting the soldier even though he was a Yankee soldier; informs her that he met her father at the bedside of this Confederate soldier; encloses more excerpts of his book on the Civil War; explains that his motivation in writing the book is to represent the War in a non-biased way from a man who was there for the sake of future generations.","Wishes her a happy birthday; hopes she is continuing to improve herself; describes his trip to New York with members of his family.","Gives details of her sightseeing in The Hague.","Reports that the new horse arrived, so they all went for a drive to try him out; is relieved that she goes to visit Van and the children every day while she is away; informs her that Father is looking well and is recovering from his long illness; describes her home there; asks about news of Williamsburg.","Mentions that he has finished illustrating Mr. Widener's book; sends her the address of Albert Rosenthal so she may write to him about the painting she would like appraised; wonders if the painting is the one of Washington; informs her that Mr. W.E. Havemeyer would pay handsomely for this painting; assures her that if she has not sold it by the time Mr. Widener returns to America, that he will show it to Mr. Widener who may wish to purchase it.","Advises her to retain Mr. Rosenthal to appraise a tinted portrait of Washington to determine its value and whether it is unique; informs her that if she knows the history of the painting on glass of Lady Hestor Stanhope it would be more valuable than the Washington portrait regardless of whether it was painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds or not; informs her that the Earl of Rosebery would almost certainly be interested in her portrait of Lady Stanhope; advises her that if she is not satisfied with the appraisal of Mr. Rosenthal, she should write to Dr. Rosenbach.","Has talked to Mr. Henkels and described her portrait of Washington to him; reports that Mr. Henkels believes the portrait to be worth between $800 and $1000 as it is quite rare; describes how to examine the portrait of Lady Stanhope to determine whether it is a stipple engraving varnished and painted onto glass, as Mr. Henkels believes it is; gives information about Mr. Henkels.","Is glad she had received the advice of Mr. Henkels in addition to the offer of Dr. Rosenbach for the Washington portrait; advises her to use Mr. Henkels' price as leverage for securing a deal with Dr. Rosenbach; reports that Mr. Henkels is also willing to act as her agent in the sale of the portrait.","Describes his return trip to Williamsburg; reports that everything is nice and green and the crops are quite good; shares news of Williamsburg; informs her that Williamsburg just missed the violent storm that swept up the Atlantic coast on the first.","Regrets that he will not be able to visit this week after all.","Could not accept her invitation to visit as his trip to Richmond was quite short; informs her that all of her family are in his thoughts, ever since he left college (William and Mary) in '98; is leaving soon to go to New York with the President (Woodrow Wilson); reports that the President may make a quiet and informal visit to Williamsburg; has spoken to the President about how good she and her family were to him while he was in college; asks her to keep the possible visit of the President quiet.","Note sent with a box of candy to her.","Shares news of friends and family.","Informs her that his children are doing well on their examinations; reports that many of the boys at the college have had to leave school, either to enlist or to work on the farms; is glad to hear she has the doctor's permission to leave the sanitorium soon and hopes her recovery is permanent.","Describes her trip to England in great detail.","Reports that a tornado swept through her neighborhood, but her home escaped damage; describes the damage in the surrounding area; will go up to New Orleans in the car; will leave to return to Williamsburg next Saturday night.","Writes to express his pride in his father; thanks him for all he has done for him throughout his life; was very honored when he came to visit; misses his family greatly.","Describes his trip south through Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; expects to reach Louisiana on Wednesday.","Scope and Contents Remembers her and mentions that his \"recollection of her (her mother) is one of the most beautiful things in my college life\"; explains that she is the only thing that draws him to Williamsburg; asks her to let him know when she is to be in town so that he can see her.","Shares a great deal of family and neighborhood news.","Reports that Mr. Ware, their new minister from Clarke County, gave his first sermon on Sunday; mentions that although he is 25, he looks no more than 17; informs her that Miss Ida Peed and a Mr. Bayly were married last week, but owing to a confusion with the minister over the time appointed for the wedding, the ceremony did not occur until 3 a.m. that night; shares a great deal of other family news and occurences in the neighborhood.","Reassures her that she is being overly anxious about her (CLGN) state of health; would like to go to the Island for two months; shares news of other family members.","Has not been able to find anything like Mary's dress; encloses samples of fabric that are $0.25 per yard; describes the fashion in dresses this season; reports that Mrs. Ann Seymour died the night before after an illness of just a few days; hopes that she will come to visit in November before the cold really starts to set in.","Informs her that Mrs. Walter H. Page of New York will be at the Colonial Inn in Williamsburg the following Thursday; asks her if she could call upon Mrs. Page while she is there; reports that she has been ill all winter and has just returned from the Bahamas; mentions that Mr. Page is a prominent editor-publisher.","Informs him that he should be thankful that Carra is to marry a Virginian and will live near them; asks him to tell Hattie to send a list of presents; shares news of friends and family.","Grieves for the loss of her (LG) friend Mr. Thompson; begs her to come visit so that she may comfort her; mentions that her husband is off to hold court in Shreveport soon; informs her of the news of other family members. Bears signature from Virginia (?) to cousin Lottie Garrett. Begs her to come visit this winter; sends her love.","Mentions that she forgot to send her a scrap of the material for the dress so she could match scarf, gloves, etc.; asks that Lottie sell the kid gloves for $1.25 for she will send her new ones that will fit; describes the suits she has just sent off to Northampton; shares that Nan is coming to visit on the 24th and will stay for several weeks; describes a torch light procession in Baltimore that was so large that it took an hour to pass by; relates that two men were shot during the procession, one dying instantly and one passing away an hour later.","Informs her that Maria Savage has returned from Philadelphia and that her cousin Henrietta has come down also, but that Maria and Mr. William Savage have since returned home; shares the news that Maria's visit with her uncle was mysteriously cut short, as she had planned to stay at least until Christmas, if not the entire winter; gives news of many acquaintances, including a local wedding; is excited that her room is finished now, but the house will not be completed this year as the workmen have all been released for the winter; asks that she come to visit as there is plenty of space in her room; looks forward to the completion of the house so that Aunt Susan, Uncle Garrett, and the children can come for a visit; sends love to all.","Shares news of many common acquaintances; tries to put to rest the rumors that Mr. Boyden is now her beau by saying that he is simply filling the place of her brother while he is away; shares a great deal of information about neighbors and friends; was sorry to hear of his sickness, but as he is well again now she won't speak of the sad subject.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Nannie was slighted that the last letter they received from her did not include Nannie's name; relates that Mrs. Hansford gave birth to a \"little heir to her estate\"; begs her to persuade Bayly and Cousin Kate to come visit; informs her that the filling has fallen out of her tooth and that she is very worried about the state of it; refuses to go see the dentist in Williamsburg because he is from the Asylum and she is afraid of him; asks if Van can treat her tooth; shares much information about family and friends.","Is glad that he enjoyed his trip to Tennessee but is eager to see him again; informs him that there will be a meeting in Yorktown next week for preliminary measures for the Centennial of 1880; expects many people will go to the meeting; relates that Dr. Wise has been elected visiting physician for the Asylum with an annual salary of $1,200, but will retain his position at the College; shares news of family and friends.","Apologizes for not writing sooner; explains that she has had no time to do anything since Sue was so anxious to have her suit to wear on Christmas Day; is working hard on Mary's dress to have it ready by Sunday; informs her that Father has gone up to Richmond to see about the state stock; relates that Ma has been quite sick but is now much better.","Scope and Contents Sends a photograph of herself to refresh her memory; is excited that she will finally come to visit them; informs her that Carrie is improving and that \"the baby looks like a different child\"; relate that Mother has been quite ill with a cold but is getting better.","Mentions that Van will only stay for a fortnight; asks that she be informed if there is any change in Aunt Charlotte's condition.","Asks her to thank Van for the invitations to the College (of William and Mary?) finals.","Thanks her for finally sending a letter; shares news of acquaintances.","Has found jet-headed pins inexpensive and so has purchsed some as they are very useful in mourning; mentions that Cousin Kate and Cousin Richard have gone to Frederick; is proud of the way she is running the house in their absence; has found that grey, solid black, and drab are the most popular colors for clothing for a lady; informs her that calico suits are very fashionable; suggests that the girls send some money to her a few weeks before they need their winter clothing so that she has time to look around and find the most reasonable prices; mentions that Miss White and Mr. Lynch were married and off Sand Shoal before anyone at Eastville knew the wedding had occured; was sad to learn that Mr. Craighill and Maggie lost their young child to sickness on a visit to Northampton; believes she has found a situation for her father; has been able to find the English needles at only one place; mentions that Sallie Upshur will be teaching at Staunton next year.","Asks that he send for her on Wednesday if possible, but will be ready to go on the day they originally agreed to if he desires it; thanks him for sending her on this visit; believes that Loyd (sic) may come for a visit to Williamsburg; asks him to tell Van that when she returns she wants to read Shakespear (sic) to appear \"wise and knowing.\"","Scope and Contents Has been hoping that she would receive a letter from him; believes the change in air has done her well; was able to see Cousin Kate, but Cousin Richard has gone up to Philadelphia and Bayly had yet to hear of her arrival; thanks her father for this trip and promises to \"look out for a rich beau, and when I get very rich I will pay you back\"; asks why none of their family's names have become famous and insists that merit has been overlooked in favor of locality; asks that he write to Cousin Monroe as they have few rich relations and \"cannot afford to slight any of these\"; informs him that Mary's baby is doing well but only wishes that Mary would leave the nurse behind.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for her gift; informs her that the services he performs for her are done with \"the utmost pleasure\"; hopes that God keeps her well.","Concerns claims.","Scope and Contents Thanks her for the presents she sent; informs her that Lottie is invited to Miss Lena Harding's wedding; has heard that Brother (?) can \"play a number of duets, had stopped chewing, wore kid gloves to school, and never got mad\"; shares more news of friends and family.","Scope and Contents Informs her that Father determined there is no position for a young lawyer in Williamsburg, so Winder has gone to Texas to find employment; is saddened to have Winder gone; wishes that Cousin Comfort accompany her Aunt on her visit; will send the hats by way of Florence Custis because she would rather they be trimmed there; mentions that Miss Henry was engaged to her cousin, but just before the wedding \"she had conscientious scruples, and discarded him and all of the family.\" Bears signature from Lottie Garrett to \"Auntie\". Asks if she could only stay in Baltimore two or three more days so that Florence can deliver the bonnets; trusts Comfort's taste more than anyone and would like her to trim the bonnets.","Chastises her for not writing since she left; was asked by Charlie McLean to send his love; informs her that Charlie was saddened to not see her (SG) before she left as he does not think he'll be able to make it back to Williamsburg for another three years; asks that she have her photograph taken as she (MWG) would really like one; shares news from Van's letter.","Believes the drive should be postponed until Wednesday as the weather is bad; \"Williamsburg evidently has its April in March.\"","Thanks him and his daughter's kindness; would like to thank him also on behalf of the convalescents for his kindess.","Thanks her for the gift she has sent by Hattie; informs her that she gave her a priceless gift.","Informs her that she and Coralie will be there around six o'clock; regrets that Miss Garrett's sister will not be there.","Has spoken to the Governor and learned that the position was first offered to Mr. Wise, and when he refused it was offered to Stovall; believes that if Stovall refuses the position, that he (ACG) has a good chance of securing it; feels that had he (ACG) stayed in Richmond after Mr. Wise's refusal, he would have had an excellent chance.","Relates the circumstances of his mother's severe illness which caused her excruciating pain. Note, this is written over another letter.","Shares news of her doings and of her family.","Shares a poem with her correspondent.","Informs her correspondent that the trim she uses for cotton chemises and nightgowns is fairly inexpensive, about ten cents a yard; was able to get wide chintz for twelve and a half cents a yard; fears that it is now all sold.","Feels that her correspondent need not fear smallpox; relates how she is living next door to a home in which six people died of the smallpox and that the window of her home is not more than three yards from the open window of the house of the sick and she was never taken ill.","Informs her correspondent that she has \"captured 'the catch of Morehead',\" a gentleman named James Richard Young; explains that Young is one of the prominent men in North Carolina; will be residing in Raleigh; shares information about his five children, ranging in age from about 22 to ten years old.","Accounts chiefly of Mr. Richard R. Garrett.","Deed in which 1,000 acres of land in Harrison County, Virginia, were sold to John Reedle by John Philips of Virginia.","From Robert G. Scott, Captain of the Rifle Company attached to the 68th Regiment, Virginia Militia, to Lieutenant Richard Garrett, informing him that the officers of the Regiment will meet to begin their training on the fifth Wednesday of April at the Rawleigh Tavern in Williamsburg.","Written by Alexander W. Green swearing that he is acquainted with Timothy Jones, a \"free man of color, and now a resident of York County,\" who served in the Revolutionary War and lost one of his legs in action at Yorktown.","Summons to appear in court on behalf of Henry and Levon Smith, accused of assaulting George Elliot. Signed by Samuel Sheild, Clerk of the Court of York County.","Documents mainly pertaining to inheritance suits in which Richard Garrett or Alexander C. Garrett served as Commissioner.","Documents pertaining to the estate of Polly Pigg, deceased.","Includes stories, reminiscences, and speeches of various members of the Garrett family.","Includes many calling cards and place cards of various members of the Garrett family.","Printed volume of an address at Yorktown delivered by Colonel Alexander C. Garrett, on the anniversary of the Battle of Yorktown.","Pamphlet belonging to Miss (Lottie?) Garrett. Published in 1900.","Fragment of an article celebrating Robert E. Lee as a great general.","Pamphlet containing Biblical verses and hymn verses. Given to Susan Yardley and Montie from Aunt Mary and Aunt Sue.","Printed version of a hymn, given to \"his Virginia cousins\" by Richard Watson Gilder, composer of the hymn.","Diploma of Richard Garrett, 1830, from College of William and Mary written in latin."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArtifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01).\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Harrison  Reform Political Ribbon (Mss 69G19.01)."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Garrett, Robert M., 1807-1885"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":215,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:46:13.986Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8394"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"Garth Family papers, 1798/1872","abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8486#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eThis inventory contains personal and buisness correspondence, financial documents, loans, promissory notes, legal documents, tax information, and land records belonging to the Jesse Garth family of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, The majority of the inventory documents correspondence chiefly from 1800-1854 between family members, mostly the adult children of Jesse and Elizabeth Garth, fl. 1798-1854, especially Lucy E. B. Garth, fl. 1820-1849; Sarah Garth Goodman, fl. 1820-1842; Jesse B. Garth, fl. 1833-1834; and May S. Garth Sumner, fl. 1849-1851, as well as other nephews and family members.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8486#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8486.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Garth Family papers","title_ssm":["Garth Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Garth Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1798-1872"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1798-1872"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1798/1872"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Garth Family papers, 1798/1872"],"text":["Garth Family papers, 1798/1872","Mss. 65 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8486","Albemarle County (Va.)--History--19th century","Buckingham County (Va.)--History--19th century","Agriculture--Virginia--19th century","Legal documents","Schools--Virginia--Albemarle County","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","Suicide","United States--History--War of 1812","Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions","Cotton growing -- Southern States","Cotton growing -- United States","Slaves -- Emancipation","Correspondence","Financial records","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is separated into five Series: 1. Correspondence, 2. Financial Records, 3. Legal Records, 4. Miscellaneous Material, 5. Manuscript Volumes. Arrangement: After being organized into Series, each Series is then arranged chronologically by date.","Processed by Madelyn Redd in 1984.","This inventory contains personal and buisness correspondence, financial documents, loans, promissory notes, legal documents, tax information, and land records belonging to the Jesse Garth family of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, The majority of the inventory documents correspondence chiefly from 1800-1854 between family members, mostly the adult children of Jesse and Elizabeth Garth, fl. 1798-1854, especially Lucy E. B. Garth, fl. 1820-1849; Sarah Garth Goodman, fl. 1820-1842; Jesse B. Garth, fl. 1833-1834; and May S. Garth Sumner, fl. 1849-1851, as well as other nephews and family members.","Other materials include accounts from business and legal acquaintances in the Richmond and Charlottesville, Va. areas. The subject matter in these letters pertain to agricultural and business matters, the War of 1812, slavery, emancipation, land transactions, schools, and legal concerns. Also included is a suicide note dated, 30 June 1835.","Scope and Contents Describes defeat of British in \"Canady\" and valor of Jo(h)nson's Regiment of mounted militia against the British regulars; tells of cowardice of Proctor (?); relates death of \"Tecomse\" (sic) (Tecumseh) by severely wounded Col. T. Jo(h)nson; hopes government will now support the war \"hart and hand\"; send regards to various friends; Jo(h)nson expected to recover; twenty men lost in the charge; mentions upcoming marriage of Rodes Garth and \"Mis Carigan\"; asks after brother, Elijah. 4pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Scope and Contents Describes prospects in Alabama; things hard as cotton prices down 1/2; provisions quite expensive; sale of public land continues and will during next year; one of his sons could make fortune with only a few hundred dollars in land; poor health has prevented attention to business; reiterates good potential of area; money could be placed in account with E. Anderson in Richmond; 90 days would be enough time for son to arrive, choose land, and make arrangements; life at first would be rought; sends regards to Jesse and his family and his own mother. 3pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Scope and Contents Inquires about health; glad to receive letter; hopes own crops do well; corn goes for $.60/bushel and pork for $6.00; everything else \"dull\"; money scarce as time of contraction; inquires if still intends to visit in spring; hard winter sonce Christmas; looks forward to their visit. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates information concerning next court date and which session they should plan on attending; requests advice for Adelisa (?) Cooper, young acquaintance who is considering opening a \"female school\" in the Charlottesville area. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents In response to his request, has inquired about possible need for a school for women; explains that there are several in the area. 1p. ALS. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Inquires about family's health and Isaac's recovery; compelled to seek loan as saw mill in need of repairs and unable to raise cash; hopes to recover costs within 3 to 4 weeks of operation; Tho(ma)s Garth will give further explanation; letter will serve as bond and receipt until repayment. Receipt of loan acknowledged in writing by Tho(ma)s Garth. In third hand, both Jesse and T. Grath with notations of $50.00 written. 2pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Describes exact measurements for planks neeeded for roofing materials.1p. ALS.","Discusses his recovery; inquires about family's health; replies to previous question regarding total loans to Jesse; estimates $971.48; would like repayment but is aware of recent misfortunes; own health compells him t oresolve financial matters; is agreeable to suggestion that enslaved persons be repayment. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Realizes own death is near; wants to resolve question of loans as quickly and as easily as possible; if Jesse brings or send it, money should be in N. Carolina bills; if executors call for it, they may demand \"the best money\" as compensation; doesn't mean to alarm him over either loan or impending death; trusts both will be quickly resolved. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Trip home took 22 days due to inclement weather, poor health, and a bad axle; he and Lucy are in good health; she has gained weight; hopes all are well; spring in Kentucky is \"bakcwards\" as tobacco is planted before corn; tobacco in New Orleans is at $4.00 and rising, corn is $1.25/bushel. 2pp. ALS.","Gives particulars pertaining to upcoming trip to Richmond; invites Sarah to come. 1p. ANS.","Scope and Contents Arrived last night at cousin Winston Garth's; the axeltree broke again; Aunt Unity (?) is ill; had a daughter nine days ago; the doctor is doubtful of her recovery; Winston at the land sales; will leave in morning to join him as little time to explore the land before the sale starts on the 22nd; trip took 26 days and cost $38.74, besides swapping horses as mentioned previously; horses are fine; averaged 23 or24 miles/day; met many old acquaintances on way; met Rowland Gouch near Huntsville, who used to live at the Barracks (?) and knew everybody in Albemarle; corn crops in Virginia surpass those elsewhere; cotton does well in some areas and less well in others. 2pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Morgan Co., Alabama, to her parents (in-law), Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 7, 1833, concerning trip; describes Aunt Unity's condition; please pass on news to her own parents; won't write until Jesse B. returns and situation with Aunt Unity resolved. 1p.","Scope and Contents Concerned that has had no reply to letters since left Virginia; dissapointed that country site was not at Walker; choice was result of speculation only; unpopularity will end in petition to change it at next legislative meeting; party spirit runs high; strongest party is Constitutional Nullifiers; offered $6.00/acre; had paid $1.50/acre; will soon sell; intends to join Winston Garth in Chickasaw land sale in summer and fall; describes area and its name; extremely wet winter and spring; much livestock drowned and many roads closed; warns brothers no to be partners with William (?) Garth, as he only wants their money and has since caused own trouble with Winston; requests any old accounts to be settled and money forwarded; health is good, hopes some will move out to good farm land and horses. 3pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Okachickoma, Yalabusha Co., Mississippi, to parents (in-law) Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, concerning cost of living and decision to teach; thinks have done well for first year; she and sister (?) Polly miss family. 1p.","Scope and Contents Suicide note copied by Julius A. Harris for Jesse Garth. Letter explains reasons for action- her reaction to his confession of lying about buying paintings prevented him from relating details of lie about buying furniture; never had the money and unable to borrow it from friends or relatives; apologizes for the anguish has caused; her love, generosity, and affection are not enough to balance his deception; asks for forgiveness; explains his lies were never intended to be painful or deceptive; he only wanted her to be happy and has sincerely loved her; advises her to ask Mr. Cock to take her and children to Nelson, (Kentucky?) immediately. 2ppp. ACYS of ALS.","Scope and Contents Empathizes with sister's dental discomforts and gives advice; describes own health; reassures mother (in-law?) about her weight; asks after Sarah; describes baby son, Egbert, about his growth and achievements; describes spring and garden produce; agree would be nice to live closer to family, but accepts the situation; asks parents and sibling to visit. 3pp. ALS.","Family recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences to enslaved person named Johnson, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Expresses relief at news that mother-in-law (Elizabeth) is recovering; announces recent birth of daughter, as yet unnamed; relates prince of produce; has gotten letter from Uncle Garland that father's estate had finally been settled; asks him to verify the information as a business prospect depends on the amount he'd receive; comments that he hopes Thomas G. is no longer an ardent Jackson-Van Buren adherent; asks that the letter be forwarded to his father-in-law, Jesse Garth.","Describes recent business trip which included stops in New Orleans, Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Huntsville, and Nashville; relates many failures due to first high land prices then a sharp fall; describes own prospects and estimates own profits; requests Jesse and Uncle Briteberry inquire about possibility of sending his cattle to New York; relates family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates incident of son (?), Sam's accident with hastily loaded wagon of logs and his suprising survival; asks if Jesse has any interest in buying team of mules and gives price he'd consider; inquires after mother and sister (Elizabeth?). 2pp. ALS.","Describes recent weather and speculates on harvest; describes political excitement over issue of emancipation; explains why he believes it won't pass; asks for news about family friend, May Summer; discusses cholera experience; exchanges family news. 2pp. ALS.","Discusses plans to visit parents in late fall or early winter; describes crops and estimates profits; expresses concern for brother's salvation. 2pp. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Milton, Bourbon Co,. Kentucky Correspondents include: Anderson \u0026 Blair; D \u0026 E Anderson; Edward Anderson; John Cothrac (?); Anderson \u0026 Woodson; Luther W. George; Anderson, Wookson, \u0026 Bigges; Thomas Gilmer; A.F. Bigges; Anderson, Blair, \u0026 Anderson; B. Brown, Jr.; and J. Garth. Contentd pertain to various concerns, such as prices of commodities, sale of farm produce, tobacco trading, loans, banking matters, accounts with company, establishing a neighborhood school, opening a new store, and payment of accounts. 29 items.","Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Hydraulic Mills, Virginia Correspondents include: Blair \u0026 Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane \u0026 Edwards; John D. Brown (?); Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny (?); Andrews Samper (?); Deane \u0026 Brown; B.C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. \u0026 B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with company, tobacco trading, prices of commmodities, sale of cattle, land question, fabric patterns and types, arranging delivery of dairy products with neighbor, proposal to burn (for clearing purposes) adjoining lands by a neighbor, information about sale of farm produce, and possible lumbering information. 23 items.","Jesse Garth's promissory notes, loans, and acknowledgements of debts. 115 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 98 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse, Elizabeth, or Brightberry Garth. 78 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 68 items.","Receipts made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 121 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills, with various creditors, including: Brown, River, \u0026Co.; Brown, Watson, \u0026 Co.; William Galt; James Horsley; Richard Bibb; J. Kelly \u0026 Co.; and James \u0026 Samuel Leitch for such items as paper, a variety of fabrics, sewing accessories, liquor, farmwork, household goods, staples (i.e. coffee, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, spices.), hardware, shoes, a shawl, suspenders, exercise book, New York Reader, and tobacco trade. Family members mentioned are J., John, Jesse, and W. Garth. 45 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists, with various creditors, including: R. Anderson, Asa Davey, S.F. Hoy, Branham \u0026 Jones, John H. Craven, David Owens, Abraham Johnson, Anderson \u0026 Blair, Charles Brown, M.D., James \u0026 Samuel Leitch. Items involved included farm labor, building materials and supplies for house, partial total of year's produce, tobacco trade, day work at lumbermill and blacksmithing. Purchases include steel, iron, farm implements, horse furniture, liqour, household goods, staples (i.e. salt, spices, loaf suger, coffee.), necklace, tortoise comb, glass lens, various types shoes, various fabrics, sewing accessories, gloves, blankets, brrass candlesticks, razor, suspenders, dressing glass, china coffee cups, serving bowls, wine glasses, tumblers, and various school books. Family members mentioned include Thomas, Sarah Anne, Polly, \"son Jesse\", Brightberry B., \"Bez'l\", Garland, and Jesse Garth. 59 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists with various creditors, including: Edmund Anderson; John Winn; Kelly \u0026 Norris; Jesse Lewis; David Owens; Branham \u0026 Bibb; John C. St. John; Anderson, Woodson, \u0026 Bigges; Joseph Bishop; George Wolfe; Luther W. George; David Isaacs; George Toole; Joel W. Brown; and G.W. Vaughan. Items involved include: tobacco trade, blacksmithing, labor, house rent, bill of sale for the \"Miller Mare\", and (apparently) stud service. Purchases include: household goods, hardware, iron, timber, leather and leather goods, liqour, shoes, gloves, sewing accessories, various fabrics, cotton stockings, tea set, staples (i.e. spices, loaf sugar, salt, coffee, tea), cigars, and books (English Reader, Picketts Expositor and Goldsmith's English). Family members mentioned are B., Jesse, W., Thomas (son), Brightberry (son), Thomas G., W. David, and James F Garth. 68 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors, including: Anderson, Woodson, \u0026 Bigges; John Gay; John Shiflete; Samuel Dumul (?); Joseph Robinson; M.E. Kelly, N. Barksdale, Dabney Madison; W. Snyder; Jacob C. Lupiton; and Louis Leschot. Items include: iron, tobacco trade, staples (i.e. coffe, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, spices), books (Christian's Blackstone, Tate's Digest, Wheaton's, Hall's Digested Index, dicitionary, copybook, geography and atlas), various fabrics and sewing accessories. Women's account with Jane Isaacs for dresses, bonnets, ostrich feathers, various fabrics, and patterns. Family members include T.G., Lucy E.B., and Mrs. and Mr. Jesse Garth. 49 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: N. Burnley; W. Dawson; B. Ficklin \u0026 Son; J.C. Lupton; E. Hansbarger; Beverley Blair; E \u0026 J Mosely; W. Fellows; E.L. Watson \u0026 Co.; Michie \u0026 Madison; Timberlake \u0026 Magruder; J \u0026 S Leicht; and Louis Leschot. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are: medical bills, newspaper subscriptions, school books, list of supplies for building a house, materials needed for wedding gown, parasol, whale bones, and lock \u0026 bolt. Family members mentioned are: W. Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. E. Marth, Mrs. J. Garth, Jesse Garth, and Jesse Garth \"senior\". 87 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: B. Ficklin \u0026 Son; W. Garth; J.C. Lupton; Sample \u0026 Leitch; W. Dawson; N. Burnley; Charles Brown; M.D., A. Watson; B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co.; G.T. Owens; and Deane \u0026 Brown. Among variety of work, household and personal items involved are medical bills, itemized listing of day labor and an order of forks. Family members mentioned are: B.B. Garland, Garland, Mrs. E. B. Garth, Mrs. W. Garth, Elizabeth Garth, J. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 89 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: Jones \u0026 Habban; N. Burnley; B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co.; A. Sample; J.W. Jones; G.T. Owens; Payne \u0026 Novis; G. Moore; and Hassan \u0026 Boyle. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are mousetraps and an engraved head and footstone. Family members mentioned are: Miss Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 22 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists. Among the items are: hotel bills, blank cashier's check, bill for stable, bill for 18 sq. house, bill for timber, bill for tobacco, freight and commission, various grocery and/or household supply bills, accounts with D \u0026 E Anderson, Weartenbaker, B. Brown, R \u0026 H Neilson, A. Woods, and B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co., blacksmithing and hardware bills, and accounts for Mrs. Garth and a Miss Garth, and various fragments. 60 items.","Garth family accounts with Samuel and James Leitch. Merchandise includes: hardware, dyestuffs, liqour, household goods, gun powder, staples and groceries, stationary, penknives, sewing accessories, various fabrics, books, an entire set of china (including serving dishes), parasol, fiddlestrings, various shoes, gloves, beavermitts, gents' gloves, gentleman's stockings cotton and silk ladies stockings, raisons and a copy of The Virginia Housewife. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Jesse Garth's account book, showing debtors as John Benson, George Wolfe, Elijah Brown, David Isaacs, George Tool, (?) Medener, Abe Norris, Mathew Carsy, Samuel Leitch, N. Watson, (?) Coleman, Gennings Maupin, Lowel Brown, and Francis Dyer. Items involved pertain to lumber and/or farm products. 1 item.","Jesse Garth's accounts with John R. Jones, for a wide variety of personal, household, and hardware merchandise, including: buckskin gloves, coal bellows, vest pattern, parasol, and square iron. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Jess Garth's accounts with Timberlake \u0026 Magruder, for such items as bran, flour, cotton bales, plaster, freight, and drayage. 5 items","Jesse Garth's accounts with Beverly Blair, pertaining to tobacco trade. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jesse Garth's Accounts with B. \u0026 J. Moseley, for a variety of household goods; grocery items and sewing and fabric accessories. 6 items.","Jesse Garth's accounts with William W. Via, for a variety of customized blacksmithing products. 8 items.","Garth Family documents of the enslaved. Predominately bills of sale listing names of sellers, amount paid, date of purchase, and enslaved names and/or ages. Also, a note of Jesse and Brightberry Garth as cosigners of loan for Jesse B. Garth. Also, a bill of hire for three enslaved persons for a month. 14 items.","Garth Family land Records. Include land deeds, surveys, plats and court hearings. 20 items.","Jesse Garth's tax receipts, indicating rate of millage and total due. Majority are handwritten, although a number of printed blanks are included. Several paid by Elizabeth Garth. 86 items.","Payments ordered by county and/or supreme courts to be made by Jesse Garth. 22 items.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous documents involve: a list of boarders compiled for Miss Sarah A.J. Garth (n.d.); an inventory of books (n.d.); a Whig election ticket for 1851; a tanning recipe; a recipe for tomato catsup; a recipe for curing rheumatic pains; and an inventory of \"grandmama's things belonging to the house\" by Jesse T.(?) Garth. 8 items.","Miscellaneous documents within the collection but as yet uncertain of relationship to the Garth family include: Henry Mill's 1816 account with Bezaleel Brown; George Williams' accounts with Samuel Leitch, 1824-1829; William Garland's July 1823 fine by the clerk of Albemarle Co., receipts by Benjamin Brown and John H. Craven; land patent on April 1, 1864, for Christian M. Shafer and C.P. Matthews; April 10, 1868, application for patent generating gas; and agreement to sale of land on April 11, 1872. 8 items.","Legal documents pertaining to a variety of concerns such as: George Gentry's will; subpoenas; description of trial proceedings; copies of court proceedings; legal advice; guardianship records; a copy of John W. Grover's will, stock certificate for the James River and Kanawha and Co. 19 items.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Garth family","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Garth Family papers, 1798/1872"],"collection_ssim":["Garth Family papers, 1798/1872"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8486"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8486"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Albemarle County (Va.)--History--19th century","Buckingham County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Albemarle County (Va.)--History--19th century","Buckingham County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"places_ssim":["Albemarle County (Va.)--History--19th century","Buckingham County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Garth family"],"creators_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Garth family"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchase"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Agriculture--Virginia--19th century","Legal documents","Schools--Virginia--Albemarle County","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","Suicide","United States--History--War of 1812","Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions","Cotton growing -- Southern States","Cotton growing -- United States","Slaves -- Emancipation","Correspondence","Financial records"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Agriculture--Virginia--19th century","Legal documents","Schools--Virginia--Albemarle County","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","Suicide","United States--History--War of 1812","Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions","Cotton growing -- Southern States","Cotton growing -- United States","Slaves -- Emancipation","Correspondence","Financial records"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["2.50 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["2.50 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records"],"date_range_isim":[1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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B. Garth, fl. 1820-1849; Sarah Garth Goodman, fl. 1820-1842; Jesse B. Garth, fl. 1833-1834; and May S. Garth Sumner, fl. 1849-1851, as well as other nephews and family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOther materials include accounts from business and legal acquaintances in the Richmond and Charlottesville, Va. areas. The subject matter in these letters pertain to agricultural and business matters, the War of 1812, slavery, emancipation, land transactions, schools, and legal concerns. Also included is a suicide note dated, 30 June 1835.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes defeat of British in \"Canady\" and valor of Jo(h)nson's Regiment of mounted militia against the British regulars; tells of cowardice of Proctor (?); relates death of \"Tecomse\" (sic) (Tecumseh) by severely wounded Col. T. Jo(h)nson; hopes government will now support the war \"hart and hand\"; send regards to various friends; Jo(h)nson expected to recover; twenty men lost in the charge; mentions upcoming marriage of Rodes Garth and \"Mis Carigan\"; asks after brother, Elijah. 4pp. ALS. Including typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes prospects in Alabama; things hard as cotton prices down 1/2; provisions quite expensive; sale of public land continues and will during next year; one of his sons could make fortune with only a few hundred dollars in land; poor health has prevented attention to business; reiterates good potential of area; money could be placed in account with E. Anderson in Richmond; 90 days would be enough time for son to arrive, choose land, and make arrangements; life at first would be rought; sends regards to Jesse and his family and his own mother. 3pp. ALS. Including typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about health; glad to receive letter; hopes own crops do well; corn goes for $.60/bushel and pork for $6.00; everything else \"dull\"; money scarce as time of contraction; inquires if still intends to visit in spring; hard winter sonce Christmas; looks forward to their visit. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates information concerning next court date and which session they should plan on attending; requests advice for Adelisa (?) Cooper, young acquaintance who is considering opening a \"female school\" in the Charlottesville area. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In response to his request, has inquired about possible need for a school for women; explains that there are several in the area. 1p. ALS. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about family's health and Isaac's recovery; compelled to seek loan as saw mill in need of repairs and unable to raise cash; hopes to recover costs within 3 to 4 weeks of operation; Tho(ma)s Garth will give further explanation; letter will serve as bond and receipt until repayment. Receipt of loan acknowledged in writing by Tho(ma)s Garth. In third hand, both Jesse and T. Grath with notations of $50.00 written. 2pp. ALS. Including typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes exact measurements for planks neeeded for roofing materials.1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his recovery; inquires about family's health; replies to previous question regarding total loans to Jesse; estimates $971.48; would like repayment but is aware of recent misfortunes; own health compells him t oresolve financial matters; is agreeable to suggestion that enslaved persons be repayment. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Realizes own death is near; wants to resolve question of loans as quickly and as easily as possible; if Jesse brings or send it, money should be in N. Carolina bills; if executors call for it, they may demand \"the best money\" as compensation; doesn't mean to alarm him over either loan or impending death; trusts both will be quickly resolved. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Trip home took 22 days due to inclement weather, poor health, and a bad axle; he and Lucy are in good health; she has gained weight; hopes all are well; spring in Kentucky is \"bakcwards\" as tobacco is planted before corn; tobacco in New Orleans is at $4.00 and rising, corn is $1.25/bushel. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives particulars pertaining to upcoming trip to Richmond; invites Sarah to come. 1p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived last night at cousin Winston Garth's; the axeltree broke again; Aunt Unity (?) is ill; had a daughter nine days ago; the doctor is doubtful of her recovery; Winston at the land sales; will leave in morning to join him as little time to explore the land before the sale starts on the 22nd; trip took 26 days and cost $38.74, besides swapping horses as mentioned previously; horses are fine; averaged 23 or24 miles/day; met many old acquaintances on way; met Rowland Gouch near Huntsville, who used to live at the Barracks (?) and knew everybody in Albemarle; corn crops in Virginia surpass those elsewhere; cotton does well in some areas and less well in others. 2pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Morgan Co., Alabama, to her parents (in-law), Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 7, 1833, concerning trip; describes Aunt Unity's condition; please pass on news to her own parents; won't write until Jesse B. returns and situation with Aunt Unity resolved. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerned that has had no reply to letters since left Virginia; dissapointed that country site was not at Walker; choice was result of speculation only; unpopularity will end in petition to change it at next legislative meeting; party spirit runs high; strongest party is Constitutional Nullifiers; offered $6.00/acre; had paid $1.50/acre; will soon sell; intends to join Winston Garth in Chickasaw land sale in summer and fall; describes area and its name; extremely wet winter and spring; much livestock drowned and many roads closed; warns brothers no to be partners with William (?) Garth, as he only wants their money and has since caused own trouble with Winston; requests any old accounts to be settled and money forwarded; health is good, hopes some will move out to good farm land and horses. 3pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Okachickoma, Yalabusha Co., Mississippi, to parents (in-law) Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, concerning cost of living and decision to teach; thinks have done well for first year; she and sister (?) Polly miss family. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suicide note copied by Julius A. Harris for Jesse Garth. Letter explains reasons for action- her reaction to his confession of lying about buying paintings prevented him from relating details of lie about buying furniture; never had the money and unable to borrow it from friends or relatives; apologizes for the anguish has caused; her love, generosity, and affection are not enough to balance his deception; asks for forgiveness; explains his lies were never intended to be painful or deceptive; he only wanted her to be happy and has sincerely loved her; advises her to ask Mr. Cock to take her and children to Nelson, (Kentucky?) immediately. 2ppp. ACYS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Empathizes with sister's dental discomforts and gives advice; describes own health; reassures mother (in-law?) about her weight; asks after Sarah; describes baby son, Egbert, about his growth and achievements; describes spring and garden produce; agree would be nice to live closer to family, but accepts the situation; asks parents and sibling to visit. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences to enslaved person named Johnson, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses relief at news that mother-in-law (Elizabeth) is recovering; announces recent birth of daughter, as yet unnamed; relates prince of produce; has gotten letter from Uncle Garland that father's estate had finally been settled; asks him to verify the information as a business prospect depends on the amount he'd receive; comments that he hopes Thomas G. is no longer an ardent Jackson-Van Buren adherent; asks that the letter be forwarded to his father-in-law, Jesse Garth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes recent business trip which included stops in New Orleans, Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Huntsville, and Nashville; relates many failures due to first high land prices then a sharp fall; describes own prospects and estimates own profits; requests Jesse and Uncle Briteberry inquire about possibility of sending his cattle to New York; relates family news. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates incident of son (?), Sam's accident with hastily loaded wagon of logs and his suprising survival; asks if Jesse has any interest in buying team of mules and gives price he'd consider; inquires after mother and sister (Elizabeth?). 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes recent weather and speculates on harvest; describes political excitement over issue of emancipation; explains why he believes it won't pass; asks for news about family friend, May Summer; discusses cholera experience; exchanges family news. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plans to visit parents in late fall or early winter; describes crops and estimates profits; expresses concern for brother's salvation. 2pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Milton, Bourbon Co,. Kentucky Correspondents include: Anderson \u0026amp; Blair; D \u0026amp; E Anderson; Edward Anderson; John Cothrac (?); Anderson \u0026amp; Woodson; Luther W. George; Anderson, Wookson, \u0026amp; Bigges; Thomas Gilmer; A.F. Bigges; Anderson, Blair, \u0026amp; Anderson; B. Brown, Jr.; and J. Garth. Contentd pertain to various concerns, such as prices of commodities, sale of farm produce, tobacco trading, loans, banking matters, accounts with company, establishing a neighborhood school, opening a new store, and payment of accounts. 29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Hydraulic Mills, Virginia Correspondents include: Blair \u0026amp; Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane \u0026amp; Edwards; John D. Brown (?); Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny (?); Andrews Samper (?); Deane \u0026amp; Brown; B.C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. \u0026amp; B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with company, tobacco trading, prices of commmodities, sale of cattle, land question, fabric patterns and types, arranging delivery of dairy products with neighbor, proposal to burn (for clearing purposes) adjoining lands by a neighbor, information about sale of farm produce, and possible lumbering information. 23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's promissory notes, loans, and acknowledgements of debts. 115 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 98 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for payments made by either Jesse, Elizabeth, or Brightberry Garth. 78 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 68 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 121 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills, with various creditors, including: Brown, River, \u0026amp;Co.; Brown, Watson, \u0026amp; Co.; William Galt; James Horsley; Richard Bibb; J. Kelly \u0026amp; Co.; and James \u0026amp; Samuel Leitch for such items as paper, a variety of fabrics, sewing accessories, liquor, farmwork, household goods, staples (i.e. coffee, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, spices.), hardware, shoes, a shawl, suspenders, exercise book, New York Reader, and tobacco trade. Family members mentioned are J., John, Jesse, and W. Garth. 45 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists, with various creditors, including: R. Anderson, Asa Davey, S.F. Hoy, Branham \u0026amp; Jones, John H. Craven, David Owens, Abraham Johnson, Anderson \u0026amp; Blair, Charles Brown, M.D., James \u0026amp; Samuel Leitch. Items involved included farm labor, building materials and supplies for house, partial total of year's produce, tobacco trade, day work at lumbermill and blacksmithing. Purchases include steel, iron, farm implements, horse furniture, liqour, household goods, staples (i.e. salt, spices, loaf suger, coffee.), necklace, tortoise comb, glass lens, various types shoes, various fabrics, sewing accessories, gloves, blankets, brrass candlesticks, razor, suspenders, dressing glass, china coffee cups, serving bowls, wine glasses, tumblers, and various school books. Family members mentioned include Thomas, Sarah Anne, Polly, \"son Jesse\", Brightberry B., \"Bez'l\", Garland, and Jesse Garth. 59 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists with various creditors, including: Edmund Anderson; John Winn; Kelly \u0026amp; Norris; Jesse Lewis; David Owens; Branham \u0026amp; Bibb; John C. St. John; Anderson, Woodson, \u0026amp; Bigges; Joseph Bishop; George Wolfe; Luther W. George; David Isaacs; George Toole; Joel W. Brown; and G.W. Vaughan. Items involved include: tobacco trade, blacksmithing, labor, house rent, bill of sale for the \"Miller Mare\", and (apparently) stud service. Purchases include: household goods, hardware, iron, timber, leather and leather goods, liqour, shoes, gloves, sewing accessories, various fabrics, cotton stockings, tea set, staples (i.e. spices, loaf sugar, salt, coffee, tea), cigars, and books (English Reader, Picketts Expositor and Goldsmith's English). Family members mentioned are B., Jesse, W., Thomas (son), Brightberry (son), Thomas G., W. David, and James F Garth. 68 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors, including: Anderson, Woodson, \u0026amp; Bigges; John Gay; John Shiflete; Samuel Dumul (?); Joseph Robinson; M.E. Kelly, N. Barksdale, Dabney Madison; W. Snyder; Jacob C. Lupiton; and Louis Leschot. Items include: iron, tobacco trade, staples (i.e. coffe, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, spices), books (Christian's Blackstone, Tate's Digest, Wheaton's, Hall's Digested Index, dicitionary, copybook, geography and atlas), various fabrics and sewing accessories. Women's account with Jane Isaacs for dresses, bonnets, ostrich feathers, various fabrics, and patterns. Family members include T.G., Lucy E.B., and Mrs. and Mr. Jesse Garth. 49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: N. Burnley; W. Dawson; B. Ficklin \u0026amp; Son; J.C. Lupton; E. Hansbarger; Beverley Blair; E \u0026amp; J Mosely; W. Fellows; E.L. Watson \u0026amp; Co.; Michie \u0026amp; Madison; Timberlake \u0026amp; Magruder; J \u0026amp; S Leicht; and Louis Leschot. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are: medical bills, newspaper subscriptions, school books, list of supplies for building a house, materials needed for wedding gown, parasol, whale bones, and lock \u0026amp; bolt. Family members mentioned are: W. Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. E. Marth, Mrs. J. Garth, Jesse Garth, and Jesse Garth \"senior\". 87 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: B. Ficklin \u0026amp; Son; W. Garth; J.C. Lupton; Sample \u0026amp; Leitch; W. Dawson; N. Burnley; Charles Brown; M.D., A. Watson; B.C. Flannagan \u0026amp; Co.; G.T. Owens; and Deane \u0026amp; Brown. Among variety of work, household and personal items involved are medical bills, itemized listing of day labor and an order of forks. Family members mentioned are: B.B. Garland, Garland, Mrs. E. B. Garth, Mrs. W. Garth, Elizabeth Garth, J. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 89 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: Jones \u0026amp; Habban; N. Burnley; B.C. Flannagan \u0026amp; Co.; A. Sample; J.W. Jones; G.T. Owens; Payne \u0026amp; Novis; G. Moore; and Hassan \u0026amp; Boyle. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are mousetraps and an engraved head and footstone. Family members mentioned are: Miss Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists. Among the items are: hotel bills, blank cashier's check, bill for stable, bill for 18 sq. house, bill for timber, bill for tobacco, freight and commission, various grocery and/or household supply bills, accounts with D \u0026amp; E Anderson, Weartenbaker, B. Brown, R \u0026amp; H Neilson, A. Woods, and B.C. Flannagan \u0026amp; Co., blacksmithing and hardware bills, and accounts for Mrs. Garth and a Miss Garth, and various fragments. 60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarth family accounts with Samuel and James Leitch. Merchandise includes: hardware, dyestuffs, liqour, household goods, gun powder, staples and groceries, stationary, penknives, sewing accessories, various fabrics, books, an entire set of china (including serving dishes), parasol, fiddlestrings, various shoes, gloves, beavermitts, gents' gloves, gentleman's stockings cotton and silk ladies stockings, raisons and a copy of The Virginia Housewife. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jesse Garth's account book, showing debtors as John Benson, George Wolfe, Elijah Brown, David Isaacs, George Tool, (?) Medener, Abe Norris, Mathew Carsy, Samuel Leitch, N. Watson, (?) Coleman, Gennings Maupin, Lowel Brown, and Francis Dyer. Items involved pertain to lumber and/or farm products. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's accounts with John R. Jones, for a wide variety of personal, household, and hardware merchandise, including: buckskin gloves, coal bellows, vest pattern, parasol, and square iron. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jess Garth's accounts with Timberlake \u0026amp; Magruder, for such items as bran, flour, cotton bales, plaster, freight, and drayage. 5 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's accounts with Beverly Blair, pertaining to tobacco trade. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jesse Garth's Accounts with B. \u0026amp; J. Moseley, for a variety of household goods; grocery items and sewing and fabric accessories. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's accounts with William W. Via, for a variety of customized blacksmithing products. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarth Family documents of the enslaved. Predominately bills of sale listing names of sellers, amount paid, date of purchase, and enslaved names and/or ages. Also, a note of Jesse and Brightberry Garth as cosigners of loan for Jesse B. Garth. Also, a bill of hire for three enslaved persons for a month. 14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarth Family land Records. Include land deeds, surveys, plats and court hearings. 20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's tax receipts, indicating rate of millage and total due. Majority are handwritten, although a number of printed blanks are included. Several paid by Elizabeth Garth. 86 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayments ordered by county and/or supreme courts to be made by Jesse Garth. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous documents involve: a list of boarders compiled for Miss Sarah A.J. Garth (n.d.); an inventory of books (n.d.); a Whig election ticket for 1851; a tanning recipe; a recipe for tomato catsup; a recipe for curing rheumatic pains; and an inventory of \"grandmama's things belonging to the house\" by Jesse T.(?) Garth. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous documents within the collection but as yet uncertain of relationship to the Garth family include: Henry Mill's 1816 account with Bezaleel Brown; George Williams' accounts with Samuel Leitch, 1824-1829; William Garland's July 1823 fine by the clerk of Albemarle Co., receipts by Benjamin Brown and John H. Craven; land patent on April 1, 1864, for Christian M. Shafer and C.P. Matthews; April 10, 1868, application for patent generating gas; and agreement to sale of land on April 11, 1872. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal documents pertaining to a variety of concerns such as: George Gentry's will; subpoenas; description of trial proceedings; copies of court proceedings; legal advice; guardianship records; a copy of John W. Grover's will, stock certificate for the James River and Kanawha and Co. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This inventory contains personal and buisness correspondence, financial documents, loans, promissory notes, legal documents, tax information, and land records belonging to the Jesse Garth family of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, The majority of the inventory documents correspondence chiefly from 1800-1854 between family members, mostly the adult children of Jesse and Elizabeth Garth, fl. 1798-1854, especially Lucy E. B. Garth, fl. 1820-1849; Sarah Garth Goodman, fl. 1820-1842; Jesse B. Garth, fl. 1833-1834; and May S. Garth Sumner, fl. 1849-1851, as well as other nephews and family members.","Other materials include accounts from business and legal acquaintances in the Richmond and Charlottesville, Va. areas. The subject matter in these letters pertain to agricultural and business matters, the War of 1812, slavery, emancipation, land transactions, schools, and legal concerns. Also included is a suicide note dated, 30 June 1835.","Scope and Contents Describes defeat of British in \"Canady\" and valor of Jo(h)nson's Regiment of mounted militia against the British regulars; tells of cowardice of Proctor (?); relates death of \"Tecomse\" (sic) (Tecumseh) by severely wounded Col. T. Jo(h)nson; hopes government will now support the war \"hart and hand\"; send regards to various friends; Jo(h)nson expected to recover; twenty men lost in the charge; mentions upcoming marriage of Rodes Garth and \"Mis Carigan\"; asks after brother, Elijah. 4pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Scope and Contents Describes prospects in Alabama; things hard as cotton prices down 1/2; provisions quite expensive; sale of public land continues and will during next year; one of his sons could make fortune with only a few hundred dollars in land; poor health has prevented attention to business; reiterates good potential of area; money could be placed in account with E. Anderson in Richmond; 90 days would be enough time for son to arrive, choose land, and make arrangements; life at first would be rought; sends regards to Jesse and his family and his own mother. 3pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Scope and Contents Inquires about health; glad to receive letter; hopes own crops do well; corn goes for $.60/bushel and pork for $6.00; everything else \"dull\"; money scarce as time of contraction; inquires if still intends to visit in spring; hard winter sonce Christmas; looks forward to their visit. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates information concerning next court date and which session they should plan on attending; requests advice for Adelisa (?) Cooper, young acquaintance who is considering opening a \"female school\" in the Charlottesville area. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents In response to his request, has inquired about possible need for a school for women; explains that there are several in the area. 1p. ALS. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Inquires about family's health and Isaac's recovery; compelled to seek loan as saw mill in need of repairs and unable to raise cash; hopes to recover costs within 3 to 4 weeks of operation; Tho(ma)s Garth will give further explanation; letter will serve as bond and receipt until repayment. Receipt of loan acknowledged in writing by Tho(ma)s Garth. In third hand, both Jesse and T. Grath with notations of $50.00 written. 2pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Describes exact measurements for planks neeeded for roofing materials.1p. ALS.","Discusses his recovery; inquires about family's health; replies to previous question regarding total loans to Jesse; estimates $971.48; would like repayment but is aware of recent misfortunes; own health compells him t oresolve financial matters; is agreeable to suggestion that enslaved persons be repayment. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Realizes own death is near; wants to resolve question of loans as quickly and as easily as possible; if Jesse brings or send it, money should be in N. Carolina bills; if executors call for it, they may demand \"the best money\" as compensation; doesn't mean to alarm him over either loan or impending death; trusts both will be quickly resolved. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Trip home took 22 days due to inclement weather, poor health, and a bad axle; he and Lucy are in good health; she has gained weight; hopes all are well; spring in Kentucky is \"bakcwards\" as tobacco is planted before corn; tobacco in New Orleans is at $4.00 and rising, corn is $1.25/bushel. 2pp. ALS.","Gives particulars pertaining to upcoming trip to Richmond; invites Sarah to come. 1p. ANS.","Scope and Contents Arrived last night at cousin Winston Garth's; the axeltree broke again; Aunt Unity (?) is ill; had a daughter nine days ago; the doctor is doubtful of her recovery; Winston at the land sales; will leave in morning to join him as little time to explore the land before the sale starts on the 22nd; trip took 26 days and cost $38.74, besides swapping horses as mentioned previously; horses are fine; averaged 23 or24 miles/day; met many old acquaintances on way; met Rowland Gouch near Huntsville, who used to live at the Barracks (?) and knew everybody in Albemarle; corn crops in Virginia surpass those elsewhere; cotton does well in some areas and less well in others. 2pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Morgan Co., Alabama, to her parents (in-law), Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 7, 1833, concerning trip; describes Aunt Unity's condition; please pass on news to her own parents; won't write until Jesse B. returns and situation with Aunt Unity resolved. 1p.","Scope and Contents Concerned that has had no reply to letters since left Virginia; dissapointed that country site was not at Walker; choice was result of speculation only; unpopularity will end in petition to change it at next legislative meeting; party spirit runs high; strongest party is Constitutional Nullifiers; offered $6.00/acre; had paid $1.50/acre; will soon sell; intends to join Winston Garth in Chickasaw land sale in summer and fall; describes area and its name; extremely wet winter and spring; much livestock drowned and many roads closed; warns brothers no to be partners with William (?) Garth, as he only wants their money and has since caused own trouble with Winston; requests any old accounts to be settled and money forwarded; health is good, hopes some will move out to good farm land and horses. 3pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Okachickoma, Yalabusha Co., Mississippi, to parents (in-law) Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, concerning cost of living and decision to teach; thinks have done well for first year; she and sister (?) Polly miss family. 1p.","Scope and Contents Suicide note copied by Julius A. Harris for Jesse Garth. Letter explains reasons for action- her reaction to his confession of lying about buying paintings prevented him from relating details of lie about buying furniture; never had the money and unable to borrow it from friends or relatives; apologizes for the anguish has caused; her love, generosity, and affection are not enough to balance his deception; asks for forgiveness; explains his lies were never intended to be painful or deceptive; he only wanted her to be happy and has sincerely loved her; advises her to ask Mr. Cock to take her and children to Nelson, (Kentucky?) immediately. 2ppp. ACYS of ALS.","Scope and Contents Empathizes with sister's dental discomforts and gives advice; describes own health; reassures mother (in-law?) about her weight; asks after Sarah; describes baby son, Egbert, about his growth and achievements; describes spring and garden produce; agree would be nice to live closer to family, but accepts the situation; asks parents and sibling to visit. 3pp. ALS.","Family recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences to enslaved person named Johnson, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Expresses relief at news that mother-in-law (Elizabeth) is recovering; announces recent birth of daughter, as yet unnamed; relates prince of produce; has gotten letter from Uncle Garland that father's estate had finally been settled; asks him to verify the information as a business prospect depends on the amount he'd receive; comments that he hopes Thomas G. is no longer an ardent Jackson-Van Buren adherent; asks that the letter be forwarded to his father-in-law, Jesse Garth.","Describes recent business trip which included stops in New Orleans, Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Huntsville, and Nashville; relates many failures due to first high land prices then a sharp fall; describes own prospects and estimates own profits; requests Jesse and Uncle Briteberry inquire about possibility of sending his cattle to New York; relates family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates incident of son (?), Sam's accident with hastily loaded wagon of logs and his suprising survival; asks if Jesse has any interest in buying team of mules and gives price he'd consider; inquires after mother and sister (Elizabeth?). 2pp. ALS.","Describes recent weather and speculates on harvest; describes political excitement over issue of emancipation; explains why he believes it won't pass; asks for news about family friend, May Summer; discusses cholera experience; exchanges family news. 2pp. ALS.","Discusses plans to visit parents in late fall or early winter; describes crops and estimates profits; expresses concern for brother's salvation. 2pp. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Milton, Bourbon Co,. Kentucky Correspondents include: Anderson \u0026 Blair; D \u0026 E Anderson; Edward Anderson; John Cothrac (?); Anderson \u0026 Woodson; Luther W. George; Anderson, Wookson, \u0026 Bigges; Thomas Gilmer; A.F. Bigges; Anderson, Blair, \u0026 Anderson; B. Brown, Jr.; and J. Garth. Contentd pertain to various concerns, such as prices of commodities, sale of farm produce, tobacco trading, loans, banking matters, accounts with company, establishing a neighborhood school, opening a new store, and payment of accounts. 29 items.","Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Hydraulic Mills, Virginia Correspondents include: Blair \u0026 Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane \u0026 Edwards; John D. Brown (?); Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny (?); Andrews Samper (?); Deane \u0026 Brown; B.C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. \u0026 B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with company, tobacco trading, prices of commmodities, sale of cattle, land question, fabric patterns and types, arranging delivery of dairy products with neighbor, proposal to burn (for clearing purposes) adjoining lands by a neighbor, information about sale of farm produce, and possible lumbering information. 23 items.","Jesse Garth's promissory notes, loans, and acknowledgements of debts. 115 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 98 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse, Elizabeth, or Brightberry Garth. 78 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 68 items.","Receipts made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 121 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills, with various creditors, including: Brown, River, \u0026Co.; Brown, Watson, \u0026 Co.; William Galt; James Horsley; Richard Bibb; J. Kelly \u0026 Co.; and James \u0026 Samuel Leitch for such items as paper, a variety of fabrics, sewing accessories, liquor, farmwork, household goods, staples (i.e. coffee, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, spices.), hardware, shoes, a shawl, suspenders, exercise book, New York Reader, and tobacco trade. Family members mentioned are J., John, Jesse, and W. Garth. 45 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists, with various creditors, including: R. Anderson, Asa Davey, S.F. Hoy, Branham \u0026 Jones, John H. Craven, David Owens, Abraham Johnson, Anderson \u0026 Blair, Charles Brown, M.D., James \u0026 Samuel Leitch. Items involved included farm labor, building materials and supplies for house, partial total of year's produce, tobacco trade, day work at lumbermill and blacksmithing. Purchases include steel, iron, farm implements, horse furniture, liqour, household goods, staples (i.e. salt, spices, loaf suger, coffee.), necklace, tortoise comb, glass lens, various types shoes, various fabrics, sewing accessories, gloves, blankets, brrass candlesticks, razor, suspenders, dressing glass, china coffee cups, serving bowls, wine glasses, tumblers, and various school books. Family members mentioned include Thomas, Sarah Anne, Polly, \"son Jesse\", Brightberry B., \"Bez'l\", Garland, and Jesse Garth. 59 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists with various creditors, including: Edmund Anderson; John Winn; Kelly \u0026 Norris; Jesse Lewis; David Owens; Branham \u0026 Bibb; John C. St. John; Anderson, Woodson, \u0026 Bigges; Joseph Bishop; George Wolfe; Luther W. George; David Isaacs; George Toole; Joel W. Brown; and G.W. Vaughan. Items involved include: tobacco trade, blacksmithing, labor, house rent, bill of sale for the \"Miller Mare\", and (apparently) stud service. Purchases include: household goods, hardware, iron, timber, leather and leather goods, liqour, shoes, gloves, sewing accessories, various fabrics, cotton stockings, tea set, staples (i.e. spices, loaf sugar, salt, coffee, tea), cigars, and books (English Reader, Picketts Expositor and Goldsmith's English). Family members mentioned are B., Jesse, W., Thomas (son), Brightberry (son), Thomas G., W. David, and James F Garth. 68 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors, including: Anderson, Woodson, \u0026 Bigges; John Gay; John Shiflete; Samuel Dumul (?); Joseph Robinson; M.E. Kelly, N. Barksdale, Dabney Madison; W. Snyder; Jacob C. Lupiton; and Louis Leschot. Items include: iron, tobacco trade, staples (i.e. coffe, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, spices), books (Christian's Blackstone, Tate's Digest, Wheaton's, Hall's Digested Index, dicitionary, copybook, geography and atlas), various fabrics and sewing accessories. Women's account with Jane Isaacs for dresses, bonnets, ostrich feathers, various fabrics, and patterns. Family members include T.G., Lucy E.B., and Mrs. and Mr. Jesse Garth. 49 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: N. Burnley; W. Dawson; B. Ficklin \u0026 Son; J.C. Lupton; E. Hansbarger; Beverley Blair; E \u0026 J Mosely; W. Fellows; E.L. Watson \u0026 Co.; Michie \u0026 Madison; Timberlake \u0026 Magruder; J \u0026 S Leicht; and Louis Leschot. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are: medical bills, newspaper subscriptions, school books, list of supplies for building a house, materials needed for wedding gown, parasol, whale bones, and lock \u0026 bolt. Family members mentioned are: W. Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. E. Marth, Mrs. J. Garth, Jesse Garth, and Jesse Garth \"senior\". 87 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: B. Ficklin \u0026 Son; W. Garth; J.C. Lupton; Sample \u0026 Leitch; W. Dawson; N. Burnley; Charles Brown; M.D., A. Watson; B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co.; G.T. Owens; and Deane \u0026 Brown. Among variety of work, household and personal items involved are medical bills, itemized listing of day labor and an order of forks. Family members mentioned are: B.B. Garland, Garland, Mrs. E. B. Garth, Mrs. W. Garth, Elizabeth Garth, J. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 89 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: Jones \u0026 Habban; N. Burnley; B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co.; A. Sample; J.W. Jones; G.T. Owens; Payne \u0026 Novis; G. Moore; and Hassan \u0026 Boyle. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are mousetraps and an engraved head and footstone. Family members mentioned are: Miss Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 22 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists. Among the items are: hotel bills, blank cashier's check, bill for stable, bill for 18 sq. house, bill for timber, bill for tobacco, freight and commission, various grocery and/or household supply bills, accounts with D \u0026 E Anderson, Weartenbaker, B. Brown, R \u0026 H Neilson, A. Woods, and B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co., blacksmithing and hardware bills, and accounts for Mrs. Garth and a Miss Garth, and various fragments. 60 items.","Garth family accounts with Samuel and James Leitch. Merchandise includes: hardware, dyestuffs, liqour, household goods, gun powder, staples and groceries, stationary, penknives, sewing accessories, various fabrics, books, an entire set of china (including serving dishes), parasol, fiddlestrings, various shoes, gloves, beavermitts, gents' gloves, gentleman's stockings cotton and silk ladies stockings, raisons and a copy of The Virginia Housewife. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Jesse Garth's account book, showing debtors as John Benson, George Wolfe, Elijah Brown, David Isaacs, George Tool, (?) Medener, Abe Norris, Mathew Carsy, Samuel Leitch, N. Watson, (?) Coleman, Gennings Maupin, Lowel Brown, and Francis Dyer. Items involved pertain to lumber and/or farm products. 1 item.","Jesse Garth's accounts with John R. Jones, for a wide variety of personal, household, and hardware merchandise, including: buckskin gloves, coal bellows, vest pattern, parasol, and square iron. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Jess Garth's accounts with Timberlake \u0026 Magruder, for such items as bran, flour, cotton bales, plaster, freight, and drayage. 5 items","Jesse Garth's accounts with Beverly Blair, pertaining to tobacco trade. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jesse Garth's Accounts with B. \u0026 J. Moseley, for a variety of household goods; grocery items and sewing and fabric accessories. 6 items.","Jesse Garth's accounts with William W. Via, for a variety of customized blacksmithing products. 8 items.","Garth Family documents of the enslaved. Predominately bills of sale listing names of sellers, amount paid, date of purchase, and enslaved names and/or ages. Also, a note of Jesse and Brightberry Garth as cosigners of loan for Jesse B. Garth. Also, a bill of hire for three enslaved persons for a month. 14 items.","Garth Family land Records. Include land deeds, surveys, plats and court hearings. 20 items.","Jesse Garth's tax receipts, indicating rate of millage and total due. Majority are handwritten, although a number of printed blanks are included. Several paid by Elizabeth Garth. 86 items.","Payments ordered by county and/or supreme courts to be made by Jesse Garth. 22 items.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous documents involve: a list of boarders compiled for Miss Sarah A.J. Garth (n.d.); an inventory of books (n.d.); a Whig election ticket for 1851; a tanning recipe; a recipe for tomato catsup; a recipe for curing rheumatic pains; and an inventory of \"grandmama's things belonging to the house\" by Jesse T.(?) Garth. 8 items.","Miscellaneous documents within the collection but as yet uncertain of relationship to the Garth family include: Henry Mill's 1816 account with Bezaleel Brown; George Williams' accounts with Samuel Leitch, 1824-1829; William Garland's July 1823 fine by the clerk of Albemarle Co., receipts by Benjamin Brown and John H. Craven; land patent on April 1, 1864, for Christian M. Shafer and C.P. Matthews; April 10, 1868, application for patent generating gas; and agreement to sale of land on April 11, 1872. 8 items.","Legal documents pertaining to a variety of concerns such as: George Gentry's will; subpoenas; description of trial proceedings; copies of court proceedings; legal advice; guardianship records; a copy of John W. Grover's will, stock certificate for the James River and Kanawha and Co. 19 items."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"famname_ssim":["Garth family"],"names_coll_ssim":["Garth family"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Garth family"],"language_ssim":["English"],"descrules_ssm":["Describing Archives: A Content Standard"],"total_component_count_is":54,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:46:39.384Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8486","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8486.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Garth Family papers","title_ssm":["Garth Family papers"],"title_tesim":["Garth Family papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1798-1872"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1798-1872"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1798/1872"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Garth Family papers, 1798/1872"],"text":["Garth Family papers, 1798/1872","Mss. 65 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8486","Albemarle County (Va.)--History--19th century","Buckingham County (Va.)--History--19th century","Agriculture--Virginia--19th century","Legal documents","Schools--Virginia--Albemarle County","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","Suicide","United States--History--War of 1812","Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions","Cotton growing -- Southern States","Cotton growing -- United States","Slaves -- Emancipation","Correspondence","Financial records","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Organization: This collection is separated into five Series: 1. Correspondence, 2. Financial Records, 3. Legal Records, 4. Miscellaneous Material, 5. Manuscript Volumes. Arrangement: After being organized into Series, each Series is then arranged chronologically by date.","Processed by Madelyn Redd in 1984.","This inventory contains personal and buisness correspondence, financial documents, loans, promissory notes, legal documents, tax information, and land records belonging to the Jesse Garth family of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, The majority of the inventory documents correspondence chiefly from 1800-1854 between family members, mostly the adult children of Jesse and Elizabeth Garth, fl. 1798-1854, especially Lucy E. B. Garth, fl. 1820-1849; Sarah Garth Goodman, fl. 1820-1842; Jesse B. Garth, fl. 1833-1834; and May S. Garth Sumner, fl. 1849-1851, as well as other nephews and family members.","Other materials include accounts from business and legal acquaintances in the Richmond and Charlottesville, Va. areas. The subject matter in these letters pertain to agricultural and business matters, the War of 1812, slavery, emancipation, land transactions, schools, and legal concerns. Also included is a suicide note dated, 30 June 1835.","Scope and Contents Describes defeat of British in \"Canady\" and valor of Jo(h)nson's Regiment of mounted militia against the British regulars; tells of cowardice of Proctor (?); relates death of \"Tecomse\" (sic) (Tecumseh) by severely wounded Col. T. Jo(h)nson; hopes government will now support the war \"hart and hand\"; send regards to various friends; Jo(h)nson expected to recover; twenty men lost in the charge; mentions upcoming marriage of Rodes Garth and \"Mis Carigan\"; asks after brother, Elijah. 4pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Scope and Contents Describes prospects in Alabama; things hard as cotton prices down 1/2; provisions quite expensive; sale of public land continues and will during next year; one of his sons could make fortune with only a few hundred dollars in land; poor health has prevented attention to business; reiterates good potential of area; money could be placed in account with E. Anderson in Richmond; 90 days would be enough time for son to arrive, choose land, and make arrangements; life at first would be rought; sends regards to Jesse and his family and his own mother. 3pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Scope and Contents Inquires about health; glad to receive letter; hopes own crops do well; corn goes for $.60/bushel and pork for $6.00; everything else \"dull\"; money scarce as time of contraction; inquires if still intends to visit in spring; hard winter sonce Christmas; looks forward to their visit. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates information concerning next court date and which session they should plan on attending; requests advice for Adelisa (?) Cooper, young acquaintance who is considering opening a \"female school\" in the Charlottesville area. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents In response to his request, has inquired about possible need for a school for women; explains that there are several in the area. 1p. ALS. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Inquires about family's health and Isaac's recovery; compelled to seek loan as saw mill in need of repairs and unable to raise cash; hopes to recover costs within 3 to 4 weeks of operation; Tho(ma)s Garth will give further explanation; letter will serve as bond and receipt until repayment. Receipt of loan acknowledged in writing by Tho(ma)s Garth. In third hand, both Jesse and T. Grath with notations of $50.00 written. 2pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Describes exact measurements for planks neeeded for roofing materials.1p. ALS.","Discusses his recovery; inquires about family's health; replies to previous question regarding total loans to Jesse; estimates $971.48; would like repayment but is aware of recent misfortunes; own health compells him t oresolve financial matters; is agreeable to suggestion that enslaved persons be repayment. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Realizes own death is near; wants to resolve question of loans as quickly and as easily as possible; if Jesse brings or send it, money should be in N. Carolina bills; if executors call for it, they may demand \"the best money\" as compensation; doesn't mean to alarm him over either loan or impending death; trusts both will be quickly resolved. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Trip home took 22 days due to inclement weather, poor health, and a bad axle; he and Lucy are in good health; she has gained weight; hopes all are well; spring in Kentucky is \"bakcwards\" as tobacco is planted before corn; tobacco in New Orleans is at $4.00 and rising, corn is $1.25/bushel. 2pp. ALS.","Gives particulars pertaining to upcoming trip to Richmond; invites Sarah to come. 1p. ANS.","Scope and Contents Arrived last night at cousin Winston Garth's; the axeltree broke again; Aunt Unity (?) is ill; had a daughter nine days ago; the doctor is doubtful of her recovery; Winston at the land sales; will leave in morning to join him as little time to explore the land before the sale starts on the 22nd; trip took 26 days and cost $38.74, besides swapping horses as mentioned previously; horses are fine; averaged 23 or24 miles/day; met many old acquaintances on way; met Rowland Gouch near Huntsville, who used to live at the Barracks (?) and knew everybody in Albemarle; corn crops in Virginia surpass those elsewhere; cotton does well in some areas and less well in others. 2pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Morgan Co., Alabama, to her parents (in-law), Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 7, 1833, concerning trip; describes Aunt Unity's condition; please pass on news to her own parents; won't write until Jesse B. returns and situation with Aunt Unity resolved. 1p.","Scope and Contents Concerned that has had no reply to letters since left Virginia; dissapointed that country site was not at Walker; choice was result of speculation only; unpopularity will end in petition to change it at next legislative meeting; party spirit runs high; strongest party is Constitutional Nullifiers; offered $6.00/acre; had paid $1.50/acre; will soon sell; intends to join Winston Garth in Chickasaw land sale in summer and fall; describes area and its name; extremely wet winter and spring; much livestock drowned and many roads closed; warns brothers no to be partners with William (?) Garth, as he only wants their money and has since caused own trouble with Winston; requests any old accounts to be settled and money forwarded; health is good, hopes some will move out to good farm land and horses. 3pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Okachickoma, Yalabusha Co., Mississippi, to parents (in-law) Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, concerning cost of living and decision to teach; thinks have done well for first year; she and sister (?) Polly miss family. 1p.","Scope and Contents Suicide note copied by Julius A. Harris for Jesse Garth. Letter explains reasons for action- her reaction to his confession of lying about buying paintings prevented him from relating details of lie about buying furniture; never had the money and unable to borrow it from friends or relatives; apologizes for the anguish has caused; her love, generosity, and affection are not enough to balance his deception; asks for forgiveness; explains his lies were never intended to be painful or deceptive; he only wanted her to be happy and has sincerely loved her; advises her to ask Mr. Cock to take her and children to Nelson, (Kentucky?) immediately. 2ppp. ACYS of ALS.","Scope and Contents Empathizes with sister's dental discomforts and gives advice; describes own health; reassures mother (in-law?) about her weight; asks after Sarah; describes baby son, Egbert, about his growth and achievements; describes spring and garden produce; agree would be nice to live closer to family, but accepts the situation; asks parents and sibling to visit. 3pp. ALS.","Family recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences to enslaved person named Johnson, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Expresses relief at news that mother-in-law (Elizabeth) is recovering; announces recent birth of daughter, as yet unnamed; relates prince of produce; has gotten letter from Uncle Garland that father's estate had finally been settled; asks him to verify the information as a business prospect depends on the amount he'd receive; comments that he hopes Thomas G. is no longer an ardent Jackson-Van Buren adherent; asks that the letter be forwarded to his father-in-law, Jesse Garth.","Describes recent business trip which included stops in New Orleans, Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Huntsville, and Nashville; relates many failures due to first high land prices then a sharp fall; describes own prospects and estimates own profits; requests Jesse and Uncle Briteberry inquire about possibility of sending his cattle to New York; relates family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates incident of son (?), Sam's accident with hastily loaded wagon of logs and his suprising survival; asks if Jesse has any interest in buying team of mules and gives price he'd consider; inquires after mother and sister (Elizabeth?). 2pp. ALS.","Describes recent weather and speculates on harvest; describes political excitement over issue of emancipation; explains why he believes it won't pass; asks for news about family friend, May Summer; discusses cholera experience; exchanges family news. 2pp. ALS.","Discusses plans to visit parents in late fall or early winter; describes crops and estimates profits; expresses concern for brother's salvation. 2pp. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Milton, Bourbon Co,. Kentucky Correspondents include: Anderson \u0026 Blair; D \u0026 E Anderson; Edward Anderson; John Cothrac (?); Anderson \u0026 Woodson; Luther W. George; Anderson, Wookson, \u0026 Bigges; Thomas Gilmer; A.F. Bigges; Anderson, Blair, \u0026 Anderson; B. Brown, Jr.; and J. Garth. Contentd pertain to various concerns, such as prices of commodities, sale of farm produce, tobacco trading, loans, banking matters, accounts with company, establishing a neighborhood school, opening a new store, and payment of accounts. 29 items.","Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Hydraulic Mills, Virginia Correspondents include: Blair \u0026 Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane \u0026 Edwards; John D. Brown (?); Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny (?); Andrews Samper (?); Deane \u0026 Brown; B.C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. \u0026 B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with company, tobacco trading, prices of commmodities, sale of cattle, land question, fabric patterns and types, arranging delivery of dairy products with neighbor, proposal to burn (for clearing purposes) adjoining lands by a neighbor, information about sale of farm produce, and possible lumbering information. 23 items.","Jesse Garth's promissory notes, loans, and acknowledgements of debts. 115 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 98 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse, Elizabeth, or Brightberry Garth. 78 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 68 items.","Receipts made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 121 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills, with various creditors, including: Brown, River, \u0026Co.; Brown, Watson, \u0026 Co.; William Galt; James Horsley; Richard Bibb; J. Kelly \u0026 Co.; and James \u0026 Samuel Leitch for such items as paper, a variety of fabrics, sewing accessories, liquor, farmwork, household goods, staples (i.e. coffee, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, spices.), hardware, shoes, a shawl, suspenders, exercise book, New York Reader, and tobacco trade. Family members mentioned are J., John, Jesse, and W. Garth. 45 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists, with various creditors, including: R. Anderson, Asa Davey, S.F. Hoy, Branham \u0026 Jones, John H. Craven, David Owens, Abraham Johnson, Anderson \u0026 Blair, Charles Brown, M.D., James \u0026 Samuel Leitch. Items involved included farm labor, building materials and supplies for house, partial total of year's produce, tobacco trade, day work at lumbermill and blacksmithing. Purchases include steel, iron, farm implements, horse furniture, liqour, household goods, staples (i.e. salt, spices, loaf suger, coffee.), necklace, tortoise comb, glass lens, various types shoes, various fabrics, sewing accessories, gloves, blankets, brrass candlesticks, razor, suspenders, dressing glass, china coffee cups, serving bowls, wine glasses, tumblers, and various school books. Family members mentioned include Thomas, Sarah Anne, Polly, \"son Jesse\", Brightberry B., \"Bez'l\", Garland, and Jesse Garth. 59 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists with various creditors, including: Edmund Anderson; John Winn; Kelly \u0026 Norris; Jesse Lewis; David Owens; Branham \u0026 Bibb; John C. St. John; Anderson, Woodson, \u0026 Bigges; Joseph Bishop; George Wolfe; Luther W. George; David Isaacs; George Toole; Joel W. Brown; and G.W. Vaughan. Items involved include: tobacco trade, blacksmithing, labor, house rent, bill of sale for the \"Miller Mare\", and (apparently) stud service. Purchases include: household goods, hardware, iron, timber, leather and leather goods, liqour, shoes, gloves, sewing accessories, various fabrics, cotton stockings, tea set, staples (i.e. spices, loaf sugar, salt, coffee, tea), cigars, and books (English Reader, Picketts Expositor and Goldsmith's English). Family members mentioned are B., Jesse, W., Thomas (son), Brightberry (son), Thomas G., W. David, and James F Garth. 68 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors, including: Anderson, Woodson, \u0026 Bigges; John Gay; John Shiflete; Samuel Dumul (?); Joseph Robinson; M.E. Kelly, N. Barksdale, Dabney Madison; W. Snyder; Jacob C. Lupiton; and Louis Leschot. Items include: iron, tobacco trade, staples (i.e. coffe, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, spices), books (Christian's Blackstone, Tate's Digest, Wheaton's, Hall's Digested Index, dicitionary, copybook, geography and atlas), various fabrics and sewing accessories. Women's account with Jane Isaacs for dresses, bonnets, ostrich feathers, various fabrics, and patterns. Family members include T.G., Lucy E.B., and Mrs. and Mr. Jesse Garth. 49 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: N. Burnley; W. Dawson; B. Ficklin \u0026 Son; J.C. Lupton; E. Hansbarger; Beverley Blair; E \u0026 J Mosely; W. Fellows; E.L. Watson \u0026 Co.; Michie \u0026 Madison; Timberlake \u0026 Magruder; J \u0026 S Leicht; and Louis Leschot. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are: medical bills, newspaper subscriptions, school books, list of supplies for building a house, materials needed for wedding gown, parasol, whale bones, and lock \u0026 bolt. Family members mentioned are: W. Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. E. Marth, Mrs. J. Garth, Jesse Garth, and Jesse Garth \"senior\". 87 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: B. Ficklin \u0026 Son; W. Garth; J.C. Lupton; Sample \u0026 Leitch; W. Dawson; N. Burnley; Charles Brown; M.D., A. Watson; B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co.; G.T. Owens; and Deane \u0026 Brown. Among variety of work, household and personal items involved are medical bills, itemized listing of day labor and an order of forks. Family members mentioned are: B.B. Garland, Garland, Mrs. E. B. Garth, Mrs. W. Garth, Elizabeth Garth, J. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 89 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: Jones \u0026 Habban; N. Burnley; B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co.; A. Sample; J.W. Jones; G.T. Owens; Payne \u0026 Novis; G. Moore; and Hassan \u0026 Boyle. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are mousetraps and an engraved head and footstone. Family members mentioned are: Miss Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 22 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists. Among the items are: hotel bills, blank cashier's check, bill for stable, bill for 18 sq. house, bill for timber, bill for tobacco, freight and commission, various grocery and/or household supply bills, accounts with D \u0026 E Anderson, Weartenbaker, B. Brown, R \u0026 H Neilson, A. Woods, and B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co., blacksmithing and hardware bills, and accounts for Mrs. Garth and a Miss Garth, and various fragments. 60 items.","Garth family accounts with Samuel and James Leitch. Merchandise includes: hardware, dyestuffs, liqour, household goods, gun powder, staples and groceries, stationary, penknives, sewing accessories, various fabrics, books, an entire set of china (including serving dishes), parasol, fiddlestrings, various shoes, gloves, beavermitts, gents' gloves, gentleman's stockings cotton and silk ladies stockings, raisons and a copy of The Virginia Housewife. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Jesse Garth's account book, showing debtors as John Benson, George Wolfe, Elijah Brown, David Isaacs, George Tool, (?) Medener, Abe Norris, Mathew Carsy, Samuel Leitch, N. Watson, (?) Coleman, Gennings Maupin, Lowel Brown, and Francis Dyer. Items involved pertain to lumber and/or farm products. 1 item.","Jesse Garth's accounts with John R. Jones, for a wide variety of personal, household, and hardware merchandise, including: buckskin gloves, coal bellows, vest pattern, parasol, and square iron. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Jess Garth's accounts with Timberlake \u0026 Magruder, for such items as bran, flour, cotton bales, plaster, freight, and drayage. 5 items","Jesse Garth's accounts with Beverly Blair, pertaining to tobacco trade. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jesse Garth's Accounts with B. \u0026 J. Moseley, for a variety of household goods; grocery items and sewing and fabric accessories. 6 items.","Jesse Garth's accounts with William W. Via, for a variety of customized blacksmithing products. 8 items.","Garth Family documents of the enslaved. Predominately bills of sale listing names of sellers, amount paid, date of purchase, and enslaved names and/or ages. Also, a note of Jesse and Brightberry Garth as cosigners of loan for Jesse B. Garth. Also, a bill of hire for three enslaved persons for a month. 14 items.","Garth Family land Records. Include land deeds, surveys, plats and court hearings. 20 items.","Jesse Garth's tax receipts, indicating rate of millage and total due. Majority are handwritten, although a number of printed blanks are included. Several paid by Elizabeth Garth. 86 items.","Payments ordered by county and/or supreme courts to be made by Jesse Garth. 22 items.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous documents involve: a list of boarders compiled for Miss Sarah A.J. Garth (n.d.); an inventory of books (n.d.); a Whig election ticket for 1851; a tanning recipe; a recipe for tomato catsup; a recipe for curing rheumatic pains; and an inventory of \"grandmama's things belonging to the house\" by Jesse T.(?) Garth. 8 items.","Miscellaneous documents within the collection but as yet uncertain of relationship to the Garth family include: Henry Mill's 1816 account with Bezaleel Brown; George Williams' accounts with Samuel Leitch, 1824-1829; William Garland's July 1823 fine by the clerk of Albemarle Co., receipts by Benjamin Brown and John H. Craven; land patent on April 1, 1864, for Christian M. Shafer and C.P. Matthews; April 10, 1868, application for patent generating gas; and agreement to sale of land on April 11, 1872. 8 items.","Legal documents pertaining to a variety of concerns such as: George Gentry's will; subpoenas; description of trial proceedings; copies of court proceedings; legal advice; guardianship records; a copy of John W. Grover's will, stock certificate for the James River and Kanawha and Co. 19 items.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Garth family","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["Garth Family papers, 1798/1872"],"collection_ssim":["Garth Family papers, 1798/1872"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8486"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 G19","/repositories/2/resources/8486"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Albemarle County (Va.)--History--19th century","Buckingham County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Albemarle County (Va.)--History--19th century","Buckingham County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"places_ssim":["Albemarle County (Va.)--History--19th century","Buckingham County (Va.)--History--19th century"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creator_famname_ssim":["Garth family"],"creators_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Garth family"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchase"],"access_subjects_ssim":["Agriculture--Virginia--19th century","Legal documents","Schools--Virginia--Albemarle County","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","Suicide","United States--History--War of 1812","Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions","Cotton growing -- Southern States","Cotton growing -- United States","Slaves -- Emancipation","Correspondence","Financial records"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Agriculture--Virginia--19th century","Legal documents","Schools--Virginia--Albemarle County","Slavery--Virginia--History--19th century","Suicide","United States--History--War of 1812","Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions","Cotton growing -- Southern States","Cotton growing -- United States","Slaves -- Emancipation","Correspondence","Financial records"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["2.50 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["2.50 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records"],"date_range_isim":[1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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B. Garth, fl. 1820-1849; Sarah Garth Goodman, fl. 1820-1842; Jesse B. Garth, fl. 1833-1834; and May S. Garth Sumner, fl. 1849-1851, as well as other nephews and family members.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOther materials include accounts from business and legal acquaintances in the Richmond and Charlottesville, Va. areas. The subject matter in these letters pertain to agricultural and business matters, the War of 1812, slavery, emancipation, land transactions, schools, and legal concerns. Also included is a suicide note dated, 30 June 1835.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes defeat of British in \"Canady\" and valor of Jo(h)nson's Regiment of mounted militia against the British regulars; tells of cowardice of Proctor (?); relates death of \"Tecomse\" (sic) (Tecumseh) by severely wounded Col. T. Jo(h)nson; hopes government will now support the war \"hart and hand\"; send regards to various friends; Jo(h)nson expected to recover; twenty men lost in the charge; mentions upcoming marriage of Rodes Garth and \"Mis Carigan\"; asks after brother, Elijah. 4pp. ALS. Including typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Describes prospects in Alabama; things hard as cotton prices down 1/2; provisions quite expensive; sale of public land continues and will during next year; one of his sons could make fortune with only a few hundred dollars in land; poor health has prevented attention to business; reiterates good potential of area; money could be placed in account with E. Anderson in Richmond; 90 days would be enough time for son to arrive, choose land, and make arrangements; life at first would be rought; sends regards to Jesse and his family and his own mother. 3pp. ALS. Including typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about health; glad to receive letter; hopes own crops do well; corn goes for $.60/bushel and pork for $6.00; everything else \"dull\"; money scarce as time of contraction; inquires if still intends to visit in spring; hard winter sonce Christmas; looks forward to their visit. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates information concerning next court date and which session they should plan on attending; requests advice for Adelisa (?) Cooper, young acquaintance who is considering opening a \"female school\" in the Charlottesville area. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents In response to his request, has inquired about possible need for a school for women; explains that there are several in the area. 1p. ALS. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Inquires about family's health and Isaac's recovery; compelled to seek loan as saw mill in need of repairs and unable to raise cash; hopes to recover costs within 3 to 4 weeks of operation; Tho(ma)s Garth will give further explanation; letter will serve as bond and receipt until repayment. Receipt of loan acknowledged in writing by Tho(ma)s Garth. In third hand, both Jesse and T. Grath with notations of $50.00 written. 2pp. ALS. Including typescript.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes exact measurements for planks neeeded for roofing materials.1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses his recovery; inquires about family's health; replies to previous question regarding total loans to Jesse; estimates $971.48; would like repayment but is aware of recent misfortunes; own health compells him t oresolve financial matters; is agreeable to suggestion that enslaved persons be repayment. 1p. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Realizes own death is near; wants to resolve question of loans as quickly and as easily as possible; if Jesse brings or send it, money should be in N. Carolina bills; if executors call for it, they may demand \"the best money\" as compensation; doesn't mean to alarm him over either loan or impending death; trusts both will be quickly resolved. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Trip home took 22 days due to inclement weather, poor health, and a bad axle; he and Lucy are in good health; she has gained weight; hopes all are well; spring in Kentucky is \"bakcwards\" as tobacco is planted before corn; tobacco in New Orleans is at $4.00 and rising, corn is $1.25/bushel. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives particulars pertaining to upcoming trip to Richmond; invites Sarah to come. 1p. ANS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Arrived last night at cousin Winston Garth's; the axeltree broke again; Aunt Unity (?) is ill; had a daughter nine days ago; the doctor is doubtful of her recovery; Winston at the land sales; will leave in morning to join him as little time to explore the land before the sale starts on the 22nd; trip took 26 days and cost $38.74, besides swapping horses as mentioned previously; horses are fine; averaged 23 or24 miles/day; met many old acquaintances on way; met Rowland Gouch near Huntsville, who used to live at the Barracks (?) and knew everybody in Albemarle; corn crops in Virginia surpass those elsewhere; cotton does well in some areas and less well in others. 2pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Morgan Co., Alabama, to her parents (in-law), Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 7, 1833, concerning trip; describes Aunt Unity's condition; please pass on news to her own parents; won't write until Jesse B. returns and situation with Aunt Unity resolved. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Concerned that has had no reply to letters since left Virginia; dissapointed that country site was not at Walker; choice was result of speculation only; unpopularity will end in petition to change it at next legislative meeting; party spirit runs high; strongest party is Constitutional Nullifiers; offered $6.00/acre; had paid $1.50/acre; will soon sell; intends to join Winston Garth in Chickasaw land sale in summer and fall; describes area and its name; extremely wet winter and spring; much livestock drowned and many roads closed; warns brothers no to be partners with William (?) Garth, as he only wants their money and has since caused own trouble with Winston; requests any old accounts to be settled and money forwarded; health is good, hopes some will move out to good farm land and horses. 3pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Okachickoma, Yalabusha Co., Mississippi, to parents (in-law) Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, concerning cost of living and decision to teach; thinks have done well for first year; she and sister (?) Polly miss family. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Suicide note copied by Julius A. Harris for Jesse Garth. Letter explains reasons for action- her reaction to his confession of lying about buying paintings prevented him from relating details of lie about buying furniture; never had the money and unable to borrow it from friends or relatives; apologizes for the anguish has caused; her love, generosity, and affection are not enough to balance his deception; asks for forgiveness; explains his lies were never intended to be painful or deceptive; he only wanted her to be happy and has sincerely loved her; advises her to ask Mr. Cock to take her and children to Nelson, (Kentucky?) immediately. 2ppp. ACYS of ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Empathizes with sister's dental discomforts and gives advice; describes own health; reassures mother (in-law?) about her weight; asks after Sarah; describes baby son, Egbert, about his growth and achievements; describes spring and garden produce; agree would be nice to live closer to family, but accepts the situation; asks parents and sibling to visit. 3pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences to enslaved person named Johnson, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Expresses relief at news that mother-in-law (Elizabeth) is recovering; announces recent birth of daughter, as yet unnamed; relates prince of produce; has gotten letter from Uncle Garland that father's estate had finally been settled; asks him to verify the information as a business prospect depends on the amount he'd receive; comments that he hopes Thomas G. is no longer an ardent Jackson-Van Buren adherent; asks that the letter be forwarded to his father-in-law, Jesse Garth.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes recent business trip which included stops in New Orleans, Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Huntsville, and Nashville; relates many failures due to first high land prices then a sharp fall; describes own prospects and estimates own profits; requests Jesse and Uncle Briteberry inquire about possibility of sending his cattle to New York; relates family news. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Relates incident of son (?), Sam's accident with hastily loaded wagon of logs and his suprising survival; asks if Jesse has any interest in buying team of mules and gives price he'd consider; inquires after mother and sister (Elizabeth?). 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDescribes recent weather and speculates on harvest; describes political excitement over issue of emancipation; explains why he believes it won't pass; asks for news about family friend, May Summer; discusses cholera experience; exchanges family news. 2pp. ALS.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDiscusses plans to visit parents in late fall or early winter; describes crops and estimates profits; expresses concern for brother's salvation. 2pp. Incomplete.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Milton, Bourbon Co,. Kentucky Correspondents include: Anderson \u0026amp; Blair; D \u0026amp; E Anderson; Edward Anderson; John Cothrac (?); Anderson \u0026amp; Woodson; Luther W. George; Anderson, Wookson, \u0026amp; Bigges; Thomas Gilmer; A.F. Bigges; Anderson, Blair, \u0026amp; Anderson; B. Brown, Jr.; and J. Garth. Contentd pertain to various concerns, such as prices of commodities, sale of farm produce, tobacco trading, loans, banking matters, accounts with company, establishing a neighborhood school, opening a new store, and payment of accounts. 29 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Hydraulic Mills, Virginia Correspondents include: Blair \u0026amp; Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane \u0026amp; Edwards; John D. Brown (?); Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny (?); Andrews Samper (?); Deane \u0026amp; Brown; B.C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. \u0026amp; B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with company, tobacco trading, prices of commmodities, sale of cattle, land question, fabric patterns and types, arranging delivery of dairy products with neighbor, proposal to burn (for clearing purposes) adjoining lands by a neighbor, information about sale of farm produce, and possible lumbering information. 23 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's promissory notes, loans, and acknowledgements of debts. 115 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 98 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for payments made by either Jesse, Elizabeth, or Brightberry Garth. 78 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 68 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 121 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills, with various creditors, including: Brown, River, \u0026amp;Co.; Brown, Watson, \u0026amp; Co.; William Galt; James Horsley; Richard Bibb; J. Kelly \u0026amp; Co.; and James \u0026amp; Samuel Leitch for such items as paper, a variety of fabrics, sewing accessories, liquor, farmwork, household goods, staples (i.e. coffee, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, spices.), hardware, shoes, a shawl, suspenders, exercise book, New York Reader, and tobacco trade. Family members mentioned are J., John, Jesse, and W. Garth. 45 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists, with various creditors, including: R. Anderson, Asa Davey, S.F. Hoy, Branham \u0026amp; Jones, John H. Craven, David Owens, Abraham Johnson, Anderson \u0026amp; Blair, Charles Brown, M.D., James \u0026amp; Samuel Leitch. Items involved included farm labor, building materials and supplies for house, partial total of year's produce, tobacco trade, day work at lumbermill and blacksmithing. Purchases include steel, iron, farm implements, horse furniture, liqour, household goods, staples (i.e. salt, spices, loaf suger, coffee.), necklace, tortoise comb, glass lens, various types shoes, various fabrics, sewing accessories, gloves, blankets, brrass candlesticks, razor, suspenders, dressing glass, china coffee cups, serving bowls, wine glasses, tumblers, and various school books. Family members mentioned include Thomas, Sarah Anne, Polly, \"son Jesse\", Brightberry B., \"Bez'l\", Garland, and Jesse Garth. 59 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists with various creditors, including: Edmund Anderson; John Winn; Kelly \u0026amp; Norris; Jesse Lewis; David Owens; Branham \u0026amp; Bibb; John C. St. John; Anderson, Woodson, \u0026amp; Bigges; Joseph Bishop; George Wolfe; Luther W. George; David Isaacs; George Toole; Joel W. Brown; and G.W. Vaughan. Items involved include: tobacco trade, blacksmithing, labor, house rent, bill of sale for the \"Miller Mare\", and (apparently) stud service. Purchases include: household goods, hardware, iron, timber, leather and leather goods, liqour, shoes, gloves, sewing accessories, various fabrics, cotton stockings, tea set, staples (i.e. spices, loaf sugar, salt, coffee, tea), cigars, and books (English Reader, Picketts Expositor and Goldsmith's English). Family members mentioned are B., Jesse, W., Thomas (son), Brightberry (son), Thomas G., W. David, and James F Garth. 68 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors, including: Anderson, Woodson, \u0026amp; Bigges; John Gay; John Shiflete; Samuel Dumul (?); Joseph Robinson; M.E. Kelly, N. Barksdale, Dabney Madison; W. Snyder; Jacob C. Lupiton; and Louis Leschot. Items include: iron, tobacco trade, staples (i.e. coffe, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, spices), books (Christian's Blackstone, Tate's Digest, Wheaton's, Hall's Digested Index, dicitionary, copybook, geography and atlas), various fabrics and sewing accessories. Women's account with Jane Isaacs for dresses, bonnets, ostrich feathers, various fabrics, and patterns. Family members include T.G., Lucy E.B., and Mrs. and Mr. Jesse Garth. 49 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: N. Burnley; W. Dawson; B. Ficklin \u0026amp; Son; J.C. Lupton; E. Hansbarger; Beverley Blair; E \u0026amp; J Mosely; W. Fellows; E.L. Watson \u0026amp; Co.; Michie \u0026amp; Madison; Timberlake \u0026amp; Magruder; J \u0026amp; S Leicht; and Louis Leschot. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are: medical bills, newspaper subscriptions, school books, list of supplies for building a house, materials needed for wedding gown, parasol, whale bones, and lock \u0026amp; bolt. Family members mentioned are: W. Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. E. Marth, Mrs. J. Garth, Jesse Garth, and Jesse Garth \"senior\". 87 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: B. Ficklin \u0026amp; Son; W. Garth; J.C. Lupton; Sample \u0026amp; Leitch; W. Dawson; N. Burnley; Charles Brown; M.D., A. Watson; B.C. Flannagan \u0026amp; Co.; G.T. Owens; and Deane \u0026amp; Brown. Among variety of work, household and personal items involved are medical bills, itemized listing of day labor and an order of forks. Family members mentioned are: B.B. Garland, Garland, Mrs. E. B. Garth, Mrs. W. Garth, Elizabeth Garth, J. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 89 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: Jones \u0026amp; Habban; N. Burnley; B.C. Flannagan \u0026amp; Co.; A. Sample; J.W. Jones; G.T. Owens; Payne \u0026amp; Novis; G. Moore; and Hassan \u0026amp; Boyle. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are mousetraps and an engraved head and footstone. Family members mentioned are: Miss Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists. Among the items are: hotel bills, blank cashier's check, bill for stable, bill for 18 sq. house, bill for timber, bill for tobacco, freight and commission, various grocery and/or household supply bills, accounts with D \u0026amp; E Anderson, Weartenbaker, B. Brown, R \u0026amp; H Neilson, A. Woods, and B.C. Flannagan \u0026amp; Co., blacksmithing and hardware bills, and accounts for Mrs. Garth and a Miss Garth, and various fragments. 60 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarth family accounts with Samuel and James Leitch. Merchandise includes: hardware, dyestuffs, liqour, household goods, gun powder, staples and groceries, stationary, penknives, sewing accessories, various fabrics, books, an entire set of china (including serving dishes), parasol, fiddlestrings, various shoes, gloves, beavermitts, gents' gloves, gentleman's stockings cotton and silk ladies stockings, raisons and a copy of The Virginia Housewife. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jesse Garth's account book, showing debtors as John Benson, George Wolfe, Elijah Brown, David Isaacs, George Tool, (?) Medener, Abe Norris, Mathew Carsy, Samuel Leitch, N. Watson, (?) Coleman, Gennings Maupin, Lowel Brown, and Francis Dyer. Items involved pertain to lumber and/or farm products. 1 item.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's accounts with John R. Jones, for a wide variety of personal, household, and hardware merchandise, including: buckskin gloves, coal bellows, vest pattern, parasol, and square iron. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jess Garth's accounts with Timberlake \u0026amp; Magruder, for such items as bran, flour, cotton bales, plaster, freight, and drayage. 5 items\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's accounts with Beverly Blair, pertaining to tobacco trade. 4 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Jesse Garth's Accounts with B. \u0026amp; J. Moseley, for a variety of household goods; grocery items and sewing and fabric accessories. 6 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's accounts with William W. Via, for a variety of customized blacksmithing products. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarth Family documents of the enslaved. Predominately bills of sale listing names of sellers, amount paid, date of purchase, and enslaved names and/or ages. Also, a note of Jesse and Brightberry Garth as cosigners of loan for Jesse B. Garth. Also, a bill of hire for three enslaved persons for a month. 14 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGarth Family land Records. Include land deeds, surveys, plats and court hearings. 20 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJesse Garth's tax receipts, indicating rate of millage and total due. Majority are handwritten, although a number of printed blanks are included. Several paid by Elizabeth Garth. 86 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePayments ordered by county and/or supreme courts to be made by Jesse Garth. 22 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScope and Contents Miscellaneous documents involve: a list of boarders compiled for Miss Sarah A.J. Garth (n.d.); an inventory of books (n.d.); a Whig election ticket for 1851; a tanning recipe; a recipe for tomato catsup; a recipe for curing rheumatic pains; and an inventory of \"grandmama's things belonging to the house\" by Jesse T.(?) Garth. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiscellaneous documents within the collection but as yet uncertain of relationship to the Garth family include: Henry Mill's 1816 account with Bezaleel Brown; George Williams' accounts with Samuel Leitch, 1824-1829; William Garland's July 1823 fine by the clerk of Albemarle Co., receipts by Benjamin Brown and John H. Craven; land patent on April 1, 1864, for Christian M. Shafer and C.P. Matthews; April 10, 1868, application for patent generating gas; and agreement to sale of land on April 11, 1872. 8 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLegal documents pertaining to a variety of concerns such as: George Gentry's will; subpoenas; description of trial proceedings; copies of court proceedings; legal advice; guardianship records; a copy of John W. Grover's will, stock certificate for the James River and Kanawha and Co. 19 items.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["This inventory contains personal and buisness correspondence, financial documents, loans, promissory notes, legal documents, tax information, and land records belonging to the Jesse Garth family of Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Virginia, The majority of the inventory documents correspondence chiefly from 1800-1854 between family members, mostly the adult children of Jesse and Elizabeth Garth, fl. 1798-1854, especially Lucy E. B. Garth, fl. 1820-1849; Sarah Garth Goodman, fl. 1820-1842; Jesse B. Garth, fl. 1833-1834; and May S. Garth Sumner, fl. 1849-1851, as well as other nephews and family members.","Other materials include accounts from business and legal acquaintances in the Richmond and Charlottesville, Va. areas. The subject matter in these letters pertain to agricultural and business matters, the War of 1812, slavery, emancipation, land transactions, schools, and legal concerns. Also included is a suicide note dated, 30 June 1835.","Scope and Contents Describes defeat of British in \"Canady\" and valor of Jo(h)nson's Regiment of mounted militia against the British regulars; tells of cowardice of Proctor (?); relates death of \"Tecomse\" (sic) (Tecumseh) by severely wounded Col. T. Jo(h)nson; hopes government will now support the war \"hart and hand\"; send regards to various friends; Jo(h)nson expected to recover; twenty men lost in the charge; mentions upcoming marriage of Rodes Garth and \"Mis Carigan\"; asks after brother, Elijah. 4pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Scope and Contents Describes prospects in Alabama; things hard as cotton prices down 1/2; provisions quite expensive; sale of public land continues and will during next year; one of his sons could make fortune with only a few hundred dollars in land; poor health has prevented attention to business; reiterates good potential of area; money could be placed in account with E. Anderson in Richmond; 90 days would be enough time for son to arrive, choose land, and make arrangements; life at first would be rought; sends regards to Jesse and his family and his own mother. 3pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Scope and Contents Inquires about health; glad to receive letter; hopes own crops do well; corn goes for $.60/bushel and pork for $6.00; everything else \"dull\"; money scarce as time of contraction; inquires if still intends to visit in spring; hard winter sonce Christmas; looks forward to their visit. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates information concerning next court date and which session they should plan on attending; requests advice for Adelisa (?) Cooper, young acquaintance who is considering opening a \"female school\" in the Charlottesville area. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents In response to his request, has inquired about possible need for a school for women; explains that there are several in the area. 1p. ALS. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Inquires about family's health and Isaac's recovery; compelled to seek loan as saw mill in need of repairs and unable to raise cash; hopes to recover costs within 3 to 4 weeks of operation; Tho(ma)s Garth will give further explanation; letter will serve as bond and receipt until repayment. Receipt of loan acknowledged in writing by Tho(ma)s Garth. In third hand, both Jesse and T. Grath with notations of $50.00 written. 2pp. ALS. Including typescript.","Describes exact measurements for planks neeeded for roofing materials.1p. ALS.","Discusses his recovery; inquires about family's health; replies to previous question regarding total loans to Jesse; estimates $971.48; would like repayment but is aware of recent misfortunes; own health compells him t oresolve financial matters; is agreeable to suggestion that enslaved persons be repayment. 1p. ALS.","Scope and Contents Realizes own death is near; wants to resolve question of loans as quickly and as easily as possible; if Jesse brings or send it, money should be in N. Carolina bills; if executors call for it, they may demand \"the best money\" as compensation; doesn't mean to alarm him over either loan or impending death; trusts both will be quickly resolved. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Trip home took 22 days due to inclement weather, poor health, and a bad axle; he and Lucy are in good health; she has gained weight; hopes all are well; spring in Kentucky is \"bakcwards\" as tobacco is planted before corn; tobacco in New Orleans is at $4.00 and rising, corn is $1.25/bushel. 2pp. ALS.","Gives particulars pertaining to upcoming trip to Richmond; invites Sarah to come. 1p. ANS.","Scope and Contents Arrived last night at cousin Winston Garth's; the axeltree broke again; Aunt Unity (?) is ill; had a daughter nine days ago; the doctor is doubtful of her recovery; Winston at the land sales; will leave in morning to join him as little time to explore the land before the sale starts on the 22nd; trip took 26 days and cost $38.74, besides swapping horses as mentioned previously; horses are fine; averaged 23 or24 miles/day; met many old acquaintances on way; met Rowland Gouch near Huntsville, who used to live at the Barracks (?) and knew everybody in Albemarle; corn crops in Virginia surpass those elsewhere; cotton does well in some areas and less well in others. 2pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Morgan Co., Alabama, to her parents (in-law), Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 7, 1833, concerning trip; describes Aunt Unity's condition; please pass on news to her own parents; won't write until Jesse B. returns and situation with Aunt Unity resolved. 1p.","Scope and Contents Concerned that has had no reply to letters since left Virginia; dissapointed that country site was not at Walker; choice was result of speculation only; unpopularity will end in petition to change it at next legislative meeting; party spirit runs high; strongest party is Constitutional Nullifiers; offered $6.00/acre; had paid $1.50/acre; will soon sell; intends to join Winston Garth in Chickasaw land sale in summer and fall; describes area and its name; extremely wet winter and spring; much livestock drowned and many roads closed; warns brothers no to be partners with William (?) Garth, as he only wants their money and has since caused own trouble with Winston; requests any old accounts to be settled and money forwarded; health is good, hopes some will move out to good farm land and horses. 3pp. ALS. Including ANS from Susan Garth, Okachickoma, Yalabusha Co., Mississippi, to parents (in-law) Jesse Garth and wife, Charlottesville, Virginia, concerning cost of living and decision to teach; thinks have done well for first year; she and sister (?) Polly miss family. 1p.","Scope and Contents Suicide note copied by Julius A. Harris for Jesse Garth. Letter explains reasons for action- her reaction to his confession of lying about buying paintings prevented him from relating details of lie about buying furniture; never had the money and unable to borrow it from friends or relatives; apologizes for the anguish has caused; her love, generosity, and affection are not enough to balance his deception; asks for forgiveness; explains his lies were never intended to be painful or deceptive; he only wanted her to be happy and has sincerely loved her; advises her to ask Mr. Cock to take her and children to Nelson, (Kentucky?) immediately. 2ppp. ACYS of ALS.","Scope and Contents Empathizes with sister's dental discomforts and gives advice; describes own health; reassures mother (in-law?) about her weight; asks after Sarah; describes baby son, Egbert, about his growth and achievements; describes spring and garden produce; agree would be nice to live closer to family, but accepts the situation; asks parents and sibling to visit. 3pp. ALS.","Family recovering from the measles; concerned that brother and his family may move to Florida; sends condolences to enslaved person named Johnson, little news other than domestic concerns; misses family and hopes to see them but uncertain of when could visit; likens baby daughter Elizabeth to other relatives; asks parents to address next letter to husband, J. Goodman, if they want J. to write them in return. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Expresses relief at news that mother-in-law (Elizabeth) is recovering; announces recent birth of daughter, as yet unnamed; relates prince of produce; has gotten letter from Uncle Garland that father's estate had finally been settled; asks him to verify the information as a business prospect depends on the amount he'd receive; comments that he hopes Thomas G. is no longer an ardent Jackson-Van Buren adherent; asks that the letter be forwarded to his father-in-law, Jesse Garth.","Describes recent business trip which included stops in New Orleans, Mobile, Selma, Tuscaloosa, Greensboro, Huntsville, and Nashville; relates many failures due to first high land prices then a sharp fall; describes own prospects and estimates own profits; requests Jesse and Uncle Briteberry inquire about possibility of sending his cattle to New York; relates family news. 2pp. ALS.","Scope and Contents Relates incident of son (?), Sam's accident with hastily loaded wagon of logs and his suprising survival; asks if Jesse has any interest in buying team of mules and gives price he'd consider; inquires after mother and sister (Elizabeth?). 2pp. ALS.","Describes recent weather and speculates on harvest; describes political excitement over issue of emancipation; explains why he believes it won't pass; asks for news about family friend, May Summer; discusses cholera experience; exchanges family news. 2pp. ALS.","Discusses plans to visit parents in late fall or early winter; describes crops and estimates profits; expresses concern for brother's salvation. 2pp. Incomplete.","Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Milton, Bourbon Co,. Kentucky Correspondents include: Anderson \u0026 Blair; D \u0026 E Anderson; Edward Anderson; John Cothrac (?); Anderson \u0026 Woodson; Luther W. George; Anderson, Wookson, \u0026 Bigges; Thomas Gilmer; A.F. Bigges; Anderson, Blair, \u0026 Anderson; B. Brown, Jr.; and J. Garth. Contentd pertain to various concerns, such as prices of commodities, sale of farm produce, tobacco trading, loans, banking matters, accounts with company, establishing a neighborhood school, opening a new store, and payment of accounts. 29 items.","Scope and Contents Business correspondence with various merchants predominately in Richmond and Charlottesville, Virginia, as well as Hydraulic Mills, Virginia Correspondents include: Blair \u0026 Anderson; Beverly Blair; Deane \u0026 Edwards; John D. Brown (?); Charles Brown; Robert Enrastreny (?); Andrews Samper (?); Deane \u0026 Brown; B.C. Flannagan; James O. Walters; W. \u0026 B. Brown; T. Garth; W. Hatch; and N. N. Wallace. Contents pertain to various concerns, such as accounts with company, tobacco trading, prices of commmodities, sale of cattle, land question, fabric patterns and types, arranging delivery of dairy products with neighbor, proposal to burn (for clearing purposes) adjoining lands by a neighbor, information about sale of farm produce, and possible lumbering information. 23 items.","Jesse Garth's promissory notes, loans, and acknowledgements of debts. 115 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 98 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse, Elizabeth, or Brightberry Garth. 78 items.","Receipts for payments made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 68 items.","Receipts made by either Jesse or Elizabeth Garth. 121 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills, with various creditors, including: Brown, River, \u0026Co.; Brown, Watson, \u0026 Co.; William Galt; James Horsley; Richard Bibb; J. Kelly \u0026 Co.; and James \u0026 Samuel Leitch for such items as paper, a variety of fabrics, sewing accessories, liquor, farmwork, household goods, staples (i.e. coffee, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, pepper, spices.), hardware, shoes, a shawl, suspenders, exercise book, New York Reader, and tobacco trade. Family members mentioned are J., John, Jesse, and W. Garth. 45 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists, with various creditors, including: R. Anderson, Asa Davey, S.F. Hoy, Branham \u0026 Jones, John H. Craven, David Owens, Abraham Johnson, Anderson \u0026 Blair, Charles Brown, M.D., James \u0026 Samuel Leitch. Items involved included farm labor, building materials and supplies for house, partial total of year's produce, tobacco trade, day work at lumbermill and blacksmithing. Purchases include steel, iron, farm implements, horse furniture, liqour, household goods, staples (i.e. salt, spices, loaf suger, coffee.), necklace, tortoise comb, glass lens, various types shoes, various fabrics, sewing accessories, gloves, blankets, brrass candlesticks, razor, suspenders, dressing glass, china coffee cups, serving bowls, wine glasses, tumblers, and various school books. Family members mentioned include Thomas, Sarah Anne, Polly, \"son Jesse\", Brightberry B., \"Bez'l\", Garland, and Jesse Garth. 59 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists with various creditors, including: Edmund Anderson; John Winn; Kelly \u0026 Norris; Jesse Lewis; David Owens; Branham \u0026 Bibb; John C. St. John; Anderson, Woodson, \u0026 Bigges; Joseph Bishop; George Wolfe; Luther W. George; David Isaacs; George Toole; Joel W. Brown; and G.W. Vaughan. Items involved include: tobacco trade, blacksmithing, labor, house rent, bill of sale for the \"Miller Mare\", and (apparently) stud service. Purchases include: household goods, hardware, iron, timber, leather and leather goods, liqour, shoes, gloves, sewing accessories, various fabrics, cotton stockings, tea set, staples (i.e. spices, loaf sugar, salt, coffee, tea), cigars, and books (English Reader, Picketts Expositor and Goldsmith's English). Family members mentioned are B., Jesse, W., Thomas (son), Brightberry (son), Thomas G., W. David, and James F Garth. 68 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors, including: Anderson, Woodson, \u0026 Bigges; John Gay; John Shiflete; Samuel Dumul (?); Joseph Robinson; M.E. Kelly, N. Barksdale, Dabney Madison; W. Snyder; Jacob C. Lupiton; and Louis Leschot. Items include: iron, tobacco trade, staples (i.e. coffe, tea, loaf sugar, brown sugar, salt, spices), books (Christian's Blackstone, Tate's Digest, Wheaton's, Hall's Digested Index, dicitionary, copybook, geography and atlas), various fabrics and sewing accessories. Women's account with Jane Isaacs for dresses, bonnets, ostrich feathers, various fabrics, and patterns. Family members include T.G., Lucy E.B., and Mrs. and Mr. Jesse Garth. 49 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: N. Burnley; W. Dawson; B. Ficklin \u0026 Son; J.C. Lupton; E. Hansbarger; Beverley Blair; E \u0026 J Mosely; W. Fellows; E.L. Watson \u0026 Co.; Michie \u0026 Madison; Timberlake \u0026 Magruder; J \u0026 S Leicht; and Louis Leschot. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are: medical bills, newspaper subscriptions, school books, list of supplies for building a house, materials needed for wedding gown, parasol, whale bones, and lock \u0026 bolt. Family members mentioned are: W. Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. E. Marth, Mrs. J. Garth, Jesse Garth, and Jesse Garth \"senior\". 87 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: B. Ficklin \u0026 Son; W. Garth; J.C. Lupton; Sample \u0026 Leitch; W. Dawson; N. Burnley; Charles Brown; M.D., A. Watson; B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co.; G.T. Owens; and Deane \u0026 Brown. Among variety of work, household and personal items involved are medical bills, itemized listing of day labor and an order of forks. Family members mentioned are: B.B. Garland, Garland, Mrs. E. B. Garth, Mrs. W. Garth, Elizabeth Garth, J. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 89 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts and bills with various creditors including: Jones \u0026 Habban; N. Burnley; B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co.; A. Sample; J.W. Jones; G.T. Owens; Payne \u0026 Novis; G. Moore; and Hassan \u0026 Boyle. Among variety of work, household, and personal items involved are mousetraps and an engraved head and footstone. Family members mentioned are: Miss Garth, Miss E. Garth, Mrs. Garth, and Jesse Garth. 22 items.","Scope and Contents Accounts, bills, and lists. Among the items are: hotel bills, blank cashier's check, bill for stable, bill for 18 sq. house, bill for timber, bill for tobacco, freight and commission, various grocery and/or household supply bills, accounts with D \u0026 E Anderson, Weartenbaker, B. Brown, R \u0026 H Neilson, A. Woods, and B.C. Flannagan \u0026 Co., blacksmithing and hardware bills, and accounts for Mrs. Garth and a Miss Garth, and various fragments. 60 items.","Garth family accounts with Samuel and James Leitch. Merchandise includes: hardware, dyestuffs, liqour, household goods, gun powder, staples and groceries, stationary, penknives, sewing accessories, various fabrics, books, an entire set of china (including serving dishes), parasol, fiddlestrings, various shoes, gloves, beavermitts, gents' gloves, gentleman's stockings cotton and silk ladies stockings, raisons and a copy of The Virginia Housewife. 19 items.","Scope and Contents Jesse Garth's account book, showing debtors as John Benson, George Wolfe, Elijah Brown, David Isaacs, George Tool, (?) Medener, Abe Norris, Mathew Carsy, Samuel Leitch, N. Watson, (?) Coleman, Gennings Maupin, Lowel Brown, and Francis Dyer. Items involved pertain to lumber and/or farm products. 1 item.","Jesse Garth's accounts with John R. Jones, for a wide variety of personal, household, and hardware merchandise, including: buckskin gloves, coal bellows, vest pattern, parasol, and square iron. 3 items.","Scope and Contents Jess Garth's accounts with Timberlake \u0026 Magruder, for such items as bran, flour, cotton bales, plaster, freight, and drayage. 5 items","Jesse Garth's accounts with Beverly Blair, pertaining to tobacco trade. 4 items.","Scope and Contents Jesse Garth's Accounts with B. \u0026 J. Moseley, for a variety of household goods; grocery items and sewing and fabric accessories. 6 items.","Jesse Garth's accounts with William W. Via, for a variety of customized blacksmithing products. 8 items.","Garth Family documents of the enslaved. Predominately bills of sale listing names of sellers, amount paid, date of purchase, and enslaved names and/or ages. Also, a note of Jesse and Brightberry Garth as cosigners of loan for Jesse B. Garth. Also, a bill of hire for three enslaved persons for a month. 14 items.","Garth Family land Records. Include land deeds, surveys, plats and court hearings. 20 items.","Jesse Garth's tax receipts, indicating rate of millage and total due. Majority are handwritten, although a number of printed blanks are included. Several paid by Elizabeth Garth. 86 items.","Payments ordered by county and/or supreme courts to be made by Jesse Garth. 22 items.","Scope and Contents Miscellaneous documents involve: a list of boarders compiled for Miss Sarah A.J. Garth (n.d.); an inventory of books (n.d.); a Whig election ticket for 1851; a tanning recipe; a recipe for tomato catsup; a recipe for curing rheumatic pains; and an inventory of \"grandmama's things belonging to the house\" by Jesse T.(?) 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","George Frederick Holmes was born August 2, 1820 at Straebrock, Demerara, British Guiana, the son of Mary Anne Pemberton Holmes and Joseph Henry Herndon Holmes. He married Eliza Lavalette Floyd, sister of John Buchanan Floyd. He was appointed professor of ancient languages at Richmond College in 1845 and in 1847, he was appointed professor of history and political economy at the College of William and Mary. In 1848, he was chosen the first president of the University of Mississippi. He was recalled to Virginia due to the illness of a family member, suffered an accident, and never returned to Oxford, Mississippi. Holmes was called to the University of Virginia and spent the rest of his life there until his death November 4, 1897.","Eliza Lavalette (Floyd) Holmes is the wife of George Frederick Holmes.","Processed by Tim Silver in 1980.","The papers of the Holmes family. Chiefly letters, 1842-1887, received by George Frederick Holmes, educator, concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Virginia. Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. Milington of the grave-site of John Floyd Holmes; and papers, concerning the estate of George Frederick Holmes.","Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.","Discusses Francis' plan to sell a portion of his land known as \"mouth of Kentucky\", and informs Francis of a letter from \"the governor\" regarding a memorial battle for General William Campbell in which Francis is to participate.","Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to \"the springs\" and expresses her hope that he can take a \"sea voyage\"; and other family news.","Regarding a recommendation of Holmes to Earl Brownlow.","William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.","Stating that he wishes to be numbered among those who will refute \"the calumnies against our so greatly injured colony.\"","Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the \"laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor.\"","Comments on Mr. Bryant's application for bounty land; discusses the Stansberry case, noting his displeasure at the House's actions and criticizing Andrew Jackson.","Concerning \"young Mr. Johnston's\" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises \"an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen.\"","An invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes for a visit and congratulating Eliza on her marriage; asks for \"particulars\" of Letitia Preston Floyd's son; and comments on the welfare of Eliza's brother and the dry weather.","Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.","Regarding some scab samples [requested by Holmes?] and expressing sympathy for the loss of [Holmes?] child.","Congratulates Holmes on his recent articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and comments on the superiority of an English education.","Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a \"seminary of a high order\"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.","Details the new act of Parliament entitled \"An Act for the More Effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade.\"","States that he has never dissected Negroes and whites to determine the differences between the races; informs Holmes that others who have researched the question \"do not class the negro in the lowest scale of moral and intellectual beings.\"","Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that \"America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet\"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.","Asks about Holmes \"condition,\" salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.","Recommends George Frederick Holmes for a chair in logic and history.","Informs Holmes that Holmes' election (to the faculty of South Carolina?)] is \"very doubtful.\"","Requests certain testimonials which Holmes had secured from Preston; notifies Holmes that the election to the chair (at the College of William and Mary)] \"will take place in 10 days or two weeks\"; and assures Holmes that he is still being considered.","Letter from General. David Flavel Jamison, Orangeburg, S.C., to Professor George Frederick Holmes, Williamsburg, Va. Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.","Requests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"","Informs Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.","Comments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"","Advising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.","Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.","Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.","Comments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.","The cover is dated simply as April 13.","Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.","States that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.","Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote \"Adventures of a Younger Son.\"","Requesting that Holmes write an article on Sir William Hamilton for the cyclopaedia.","Discusses his plan to purchase \"Mr. Holcombe's house\"; describes a commencement speech given at South Carolina College that \"was disgusting even to the fire-eaters.\"","Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.","Explains that Edward is well and in need of little except tobacco; relates his hope of being allowed to return to England and describes the condition of several other prisoners.","Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.","Letter written in Spanish.","Comments on newspaper articles unfavorable to both Holmes and Minnigerode; notes that one of the articles quoted Holmes as saying \"I have learning enough for 3 men in this country.\"","Requests certain testimonials; comments on a carriage accident that confined him to bed; expresses his bitterness over his \"defeat at the University\"; discusses his book and its success.","Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).","States that he will attempt to interest the board of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. in a salary increase for William Howard] Perkinson.","Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.","Declines an invitation to attend an inauguration for new buildings at the University on June 14, 1898.","Notes that advanced age and ill health will prevent Squibb from attending the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the university on 14 June 14, 1898.","Regrets that he cannot attend the inauguration of the new buildings at the University.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Copies of two 1809 indentures between Richard Clay of Sunderland in the County of Palatine of Durham, England and George Anderson of the Town and County of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, George Pemberton, residing at number 2 Things Street, Portman Square, concerning the marriage of Penelope Pemberton.","Leaving his estate to his wife Letitia Preston Floyd for her to administer as \"she thinks proper for her support and that of the children\"; witnessed by Cyrus Robinson and James H. Piper.","Written in Spanish.","Dated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.","The gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.","Two copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. 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Milington of the grave-site of John Floyd Holmes; and papers, concerning the estate of George Frederick Holmes.","Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.","Discusses Francis' plan to sell a portion of his land known as \"mouth of Kentucky\", and informs Francis of a letter from \"the governor\" regarding a memorial battle for General William Campbell in which Francis is to participate.","Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to \"the springs\" and expresses her hope that he can take a \"sea voyage\"; and other family news.","Regarding a recommendation of Holmes to Earl Brownlow.","William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.","Stating that he wishes to be numbered among those who will refute \"the calumnies against our so greatly injured colony.\"","Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the \"laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor.\"","Comments on Mr. Bryant's application for bounty land; discusses the Stansberry case, noting his displeasure at the House's actions and criticizing Andrew Jackson.","Concerning \"young Mr. Johnston's\" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises \"an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen.\"","An invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes for a visit and congratulating Eliza on her marriage; asks for \"particulars\" of Letitia Preston Floyd's son; and comments on the welfare of Eliza's brother and the dry weather.","Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.","Regarding some scab samples [requested by Holmes?] and expressing sympathy for the loss of [Holmes?] child.","Congratulates Holmes on his recent articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and comments on the superiority of an English education.","Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a \"seminary of a high order\"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.","Details the new act of Parliament entitled \"An Act for the More Effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade.\"","States that he has never dissected Negroes and whites to determine the differences between the races; informs Holmes that others who have researched the question \"do not class the negro in the lowest scale of moral and intellectual beings.\"","Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that \"America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet\"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.","Asks about Holmes \"condition,\" salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.","Recommends George Frederick Holmes for a chair in logic and history.","Informs Holmes that Holmes' election (to the faculty of South Carolina?)] is \"very doubtful.\"","Requests certain testimonials which Holmes had secured from Preston; notifies Holmes that the election to the chair (at the College of William and Mary)] \"will take place in 10 days or two weeks\"; and assures Holmes that he is still being considered.","Letter from General. David Flavel Jamison, Orangeburg, S.C., to Professor George Frederick Holmes, Williamsburg, Va. Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.","Requests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"","Informs Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.","Comments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"","Advising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.","Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.","Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.","Comments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.","The cover is dated simply as April 13.","Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.","States that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.","Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote \"Adventures of a Younger Son.\"","Requesting that Holmes write an article on Sir William Hamilton for the cyclopaedia.","Discusses his plan to purchase \"Mr. Holcombe's house\"; describes a commencement speech given at South Carolina College that \"was disgusting even to the fire-eaters.\"","Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.","Explains that Edward is well and in need of little except tobacco; relates his hope of being allowed to return to England and describes the condition of several other prisoners.","Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.","Letter written in Spanish.","Comments on newspaper articles unfavorable to both Holmes and Minnigerode; notes that one of the articles quoted Holmes as saying \"I have learning enough for 3 men in this country.\"","Requests certain testimonials; comments on a carriage accident that confined him to bed; expresses his bitterness over his \"defeat at the University\"; discusses his book and its success.","Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).","States that he will attempt to interest the board of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. in a salary increase for William Howard] Perkinson.","Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.","Declines an invitation to attend an inauguration for new buildings at the University on June 14, 1898.","Notes that advanced age and ill health will prevent Squibb from attending the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the university on 14 June 14, 1898.","Regrets that he cannot attend the inauguration of the new buildings at the University.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Copies of two 1809 indentures between Richard Clay of Sunderland in the County of Palatine of Durham, England and George Anderson of the Town and County of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, George Pemberton, residing at number 2 Things Street, Portman Square, concerning the marriage of Penelope Pemberton.","Leaving his estate to his wife Letitia Preston Floyd for her to administer as \"she thinks proper for her support and that of the children\"; witnessed by Cyrus Robinson and James H. Piper.","Written in Spanish.","Dated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.","The gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.","Two copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. The \"Aunt\" is likely Elizabeth Pemberton.","Discussing the tithe system and its use by the Roman Catholic Church in England, by Joseph Henry Hendon Holmes."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"names_coll_ssim":["Holmes, John Floyd"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":81,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:42:54.762Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2490","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2490","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2490","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_2490","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_2490.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Holmes, George Frederick Papers","title_ssm":["George Frederick Holmes Papers"],"title_tesim":["George Frederick Holmes Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1790-1898","1842-1887"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1790-1898"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1842-1887"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1790/1898, bulk 1842/1887"],"normalized_title_ssm":["George Frederick Holmes Papers, 1790/1898, bulk 1842/1887"],"text":["George Frederick Holmes Papers, 1790/1898, bulk 1842/1887","Mss. 65 H73","/repositories/2/resources/2490","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","University of Mississippi--History--19th century","University of Virginia--History--19th century","Correspondence","Financial records","Scrapbooks","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","George Frederick Holmes was born August 2, 1820 at Straebrock, Demerara, British Guiana, the son of Mary Anne Pemberton Holmes and Joseph Henry Herndon Holmes. He married Eliza Lavalette Floyd, sister of John Buchanan Floyd. He was appointed professor of ancient languages at Richmond College in 1845 and in 1847, he was appointed professor of history and political economy at the College of William and Mary. In 1848, he was chosen the first president of the University of Mississippi. He was recalled to Virginia due to the illness of a family member, suffered an accident, and never returned to Oxford, Mississippi. Holmes was called to the University of Virginia and spent the rest of his life there until his death November 4, 1897.","Eliza Lavalette (Floyd) Holmes is the wife of George Frederick Holmes.","Processed by Tim Silver in 1980.","The papers of the Holmes family. Chiefly letters, 1842-1887, received by George Frederick Holmes, educator, concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Virginia. Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. Milington of the grave-site of John Floyd Holmes; and papers, concerning the estate of George Frederick Holmes.","Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.","Discusses Francis' plan to sell a portion of his land known as \"mouth of Kentucky\", and informs Francis of a letter from \"the governor\" regarding a memorial battle for General William Campbell in which Francis is to participate.","Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to \"the springs\" and expresses her hope that he can take a \"sea voyage\"; and other family news.","Regarding a recommendation of Holmes to Earl Brownlow.","William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.","Stating that he wishes to be numbered among those who will refute \"the calumnies against our so greatly injured colony.\"","Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the \"laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor.\"","Comments on Mr. Bryant's application for bounty land; discusses the Stansberry case, noting his displeasure at the House's actions and criticizing Andrew Jackson.","Concerning \"young Mr. Johnston's\" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises \"an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen.\"","An invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes for a visit and congratulating Eliza on her marriage; asks for \"particulars\" of Letitia Preston Floyd's son; and comments on the welfare of Eliza's brother and the dry weather.","Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.","Regarding some scab samples [requested by Holmes?] and expressing sympathy for the loss of [Holmes?] child.","Congratulates Holmes on his recent articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and comments on the superiority of an English education.","Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a \"seminary of a high order\"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.","Details the new act of Parliament entitled \"An Act for the More Effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade.\"","States that he has never dissected Negroes and whites to determine the differences between the races; informs Holmes that others who have researched the question \"do not class the negro in the lowest scale of moral and intellectual beings.\"","Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that \"America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet\"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.","Asks about Holmes \"condition,\" salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.","Recommends George Frederick Holmes for a chair in logic and history.","Informs Holmes that Holmes' election (to the faculty of South Carolina?)] is \"very doubtful.\"","Requests certain testimonials which Holmes had secured from Preston; notifies Holmes that the election to the chair (at the College of William and Mary)] \"will take place in 10 days or two weeks\"; and assures Holmes that he is still being considered.","Letter from General. David Flavel Jamison, Orangeburg, S.C., to Professor George Frederick Holmes, Williamsburg, Va. Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.","Requests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"","Informs Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.","Comments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"","Advising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.","Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.","Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.","Comments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.","The cover is dated simply as April 13.","Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.","States that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.","Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote \"Adventures of a Younger Son.\"","Requesting that Holmes write an article on Sir William Hamilton for the cyclopaedia.","Discusses his plan to purchase \"Mr. Holcombe's house\"; describes a commencement speech given at South Carolina College that \"was disgusting even to the fire-eaters.\"","Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.","Explains that Edward is well and in need of little except tobacco; relates his hope of being allowed to return to England and describes the condition of several other prisoners.","Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.","Letter written in Spanish.","Comments on newspaper articles unfavorable to both Holmes and Minnigerode; notes that one of the articles quoted Holmes as saying \"I have learning enough for 3 men in this country.\"","Requests certain testimonials; comments on a carriage accident that confined him to bed; expresses his bitterness over his \"defeat at the University\"; discusses his book and its success.","Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).","States that he will attempt to interest the board of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. in a salary increase for William Howard] Perkinson.","Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.","Declines an invitation to attend an inauguration for new buildings at the University on June 14, 1898.","Notes that advanced age and ill health will prevent Squibb from attending the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the university on 14 June 14, 1898.","Regrets that he cannot attend the inauguration of the new buildings at the University.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Copies of two 1809 indentures between Richard Clay of Sunderland in the County of Palatine of Durham, England and George Anderson of the Town and County of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, George Pemberton, residing at number 2 Things Street, Portman Square, concerning the marriage of Penelope Pemberton.","Leaving his estate to his wife Letitia Preston Floyd for her to administer as \"she thinks proper for her support and that of the children\"; witnessed by Cyrus Robinson and James H. Piper.","Written in Spanish.","Dated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.","The gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.","Two copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. The \"Aunt\" is likely Elizabeth Pemberton.","Discussing the tithe system and its use by the Roman Catholic Church in England, by Joseph Henry Hendon Holmes.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["George Frederick Holmes Papers, 1790/1898, bulk 1842/1887"],"collection_ssim":["George Frederick Holmes Papers, 1790/1898, bulk 1842/1887"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 65 H73","/repositories/2/resources/2490"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 65 H73","/repositories/2/resources/2490"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creators_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd","Special Collections Research Center"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchased from Miss Constance Moore (1/26/1942) and a gift of J. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGeorge Frederick Holmes was born August 2, 1820 at Straebrock, Demerara, British Guiana, the son of Mary Anne Pemberton Holmes and Joseph Henry Herndon Holmes. He married Eliza Lavalette Floyd, sister of John Buchanan Floyd. He was appointed professor of ancient languages at Richmond College in 1845 and in 1847, he was appointed professor of history and political economy at the College of William and Mary. In 1848, he was chosen the first president of the University of Mississippi. He was recalled to Virginia due to the illness of a family member, suffered an accident, and never returned to Oxford, Mississippi. Holmes was called to the University of Virginia and spent the rest of his life there until his death November 4, 1897.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eEliza Lavalette (Floyd) Holmes is the wife of George Frederick Holmes.\u003c/p\u003e"],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:","Biographical / Historical"],"bioghist_tesim":["George Frederick Holmes was born August 2, 1820 at Straebrock, Demerara, British Guiana, the son of Mary Anne Pemberton Holmes and Joseph Henry Herndon Holmes. He married Eliza Lavalette Floyd, sister of John Buchanan Floyd. He was appointed professor of ancient languages at Richmond College in 1845 and in 1847, he was appointed professor of history and political economy at the College of William and Mary. In 1848, he was chosen the first president of the University of Mississippi. He was recalled to Virginia due to the illness of a family member, suffered an accident, and never returned to Oxford, Mississippi. 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Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. 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Chiefly letters, 1842-1887, received by George Frederick Holmes, educator, concerning the College of William and Mary, the University of Mississippi, and the University of Virginia. Correspondents include William Campbell Preston, Andrew Steele Fulton, Robert Saunders and Charles Minnigerode. The collection also includes papers of the Floyd and Preston families; an album kept by Eliza Lavalette Floyd Holmes consisting of plant leaves, newspapers and memorials to her son and a drawing by Thomas C. Milington of the grave-site of John Floyd Holmes; and papers, concerning the estate of George Frederick Holmes.","Comments on leaving his purse at home and asks Francis to retrieve it and bring it to Botetourt Co., Va.; and discusses his trip, notes that there have been no accidents.","Discusses Francis' plan to sell a portion of his land known as \"mouth of Kentucky\", and informs Francis of a letter from \"the governor\" regarding a memorial battle for General William Campbell in which Francis is to participate.","Comments on Francis' upcoming trip to \"the springs\" and expresses her hope that he can take a \"sea voyage\"; and other family news.","Regarding a recommendation of Holmes to Earl Brownlow.","William advises Joseph of Major General Murray's assent to 'admitting the child to internment in the military burial ground'.","Stating that he wishes to be numbered among those who will refute \"the calumnies against our so greatly injured colony.\"","Invitation to Dr. and Miss Pemberton to attend a ceremony for the \"laying of the foundation stone of the new harbor.\"","Comments on Mr. Bryant's application for bounty land; discusses the Stansberry case, noting his displeasure at the House's actions and criticizing Andrew Jackson.","Concerning \"young Mr. Johnston's\" appointment to the military academy; notes that he can do nothing at present, but promises \"an impartial and as favorable consideration as circumstances will permit when a vacancy shall happen.\"","An invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Holmes for a visit and congratulating Eliza on her marriage; asks for \"particulars\" of Letitia Preston Floyd's son; and comments on the welfare of Eliza's brother and the dry weather.","Discusses books to be sent to Holmes and possible collaboration on an article for the Southern Quarterly Review.","Regarding some scab samples [requested by Holmes?] and expressing sympathy for the loss of [Holmes?] child.","Congratulates Holmes on his recent articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and comments on the superiority of an English education.","Explains Hardemann's busy schedule; broaches the idea of creating, with Holmes, a \"seminary of a high order\"; asks about Holmes' German studies and comments on Hardemann's new child.","Details the new act of Parliament entitled \"An Act for the More Effectual Suppression of the Slave Trade.\"","States that he has never dissected Negroes and whites to determine the differences between the races; informs Holmes that others who have researched the question \"do not class the negro in the lowest scale of moral and intellectual beings.\"","Praises Holmes' work and advocates nationality in literature; expresses his belief that \"America has always imitated the minor English writers and has always been ready to fly at the latest prevailing English poet\"; and further laments the inadequacies of the American public mind.","Asks about Holmes \"condition,\" salary; requests a list of Holmes' articles for the Southern Quarterly Review and other journals.","Recommends George Frederick Holmes for a chair in logic and history.","Informs Holmes that Holmes' election (to the faculty of South Carolina?)] is \"very doubtful.\"","Requests certain testimonials which Holmes had secured from Preston; notifies Holmes that the election to the chair (at the College of William and Mary)] \"will take place in 10 days or two weeks\"; and assures Holmes that he is still being considered.","Letter from General. David Flavel Jamison, Orangeburg, S.C., to Professor George Frederick Holmes, Williamsburg, Va. Lists his reasons for not writing sooner; notes that cotton in Orangeburg is \"not worth gathering\"; informs Holmes that William Campbell Preston is not well' and news of other friends.","Requests that Holmes help him \"raise this Academy to some higher order of school or even, with the help of Legislative funds to that of a college.\"","Informs Holmes that he will not visit Williamsburg in the near future: regrets \"the occurrances of difficulties at William and Mary which induced you to resign your professorship in that institution\"; and expresses his high opinion of the College of William and Mary.","Comments that, in his opinion, Congress will not adjourn before August; regrets that he cannot commit himself to take Mrs. Holmes to the mountains; notes that he is tired of the life of a Congressman and \"should like to be free once more.\"","Advising Holmes that he has deposited thirty dollars to Holmes' credit in the Virginia Bank at Richmond.","Expresses his gratification at Holmes' acceptance of the apppointment as President of the University of Mississippi; requests Holmes' presence at a meeting on the \"3rd Mmonday of October\" in order that Holmes may advise the trustees on the course of study, text books, and the proper preparation for the admittance into the college; notes that he has dispelled rumors that Holmes intended to accept his \"late place at William and Mary and decline the Presidency of our College\"; urges Holmes to persuade Dr. Millington not to sell his apparatus cabinet of minerals to the College of William and Mary, but instead to bring it to Mississippi.","Expresses his opinion that Holmes' return to Virginia will be beneficial; advises Holmes that he is packing Holmes' books and possessions to send to him in Virginia.","Comments on the prospects of obtaining his remaining salary from Mississippi; asks about the possibility of being commissioned as a Bearer of Dispatches so that he may go to England to visit his family; mentions a plan for writing a history of the Indian War; notes the poor state of affairs at the College of William and Mary and the impact of the \"d----d foreigners\" upon the College.","The cover is dated simply as April 13.","Advises Holmes on the possibilities of his appointment to the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.]; thinks Holmes' chances are good.","States that the election of professors was postponed until September and \"a later period\", discusses a letter of recommendation for Holmes; comments on \"an obituary of a poor old Judge Christian\" and family news.","Acknowledging Holmes' prompt reply to Hope's \"application\"; asks whether or not E.J. Trelawny wrote \"Adventures of a Younger Son.\"","Requesting that Holmes write an article on Sir William Hamilton for the cyclopaedia.","Discusses his plan to purchase \"Mr. Holcombe's house\"; describes a commencement speech given at South Carolina College that \"was disgusting even to the fire-eaters.\"","Describes the circumstances surrounding his capture, his condition, and the regulations governing prisoner of war correspondence.","Explains that Edward is well and in need of little except tobacco; relates his hope of being allowed to return to England and describes the condition of several other prisoners.","Accepts Holmes' offer of his home as a place of residence during Breckinridge's upcoming commencement address at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va.; discusses his latest railroad project.","Letter written in Spanish.","Comments on newspaper articles unfavorable to both Holmes and Minnigerode; notes that one of the articles quoted Holmes as saying \"I have learning enough for 3 men in this country.\"","Requests certain testimonials; comments on a carriage accident that confined him to bed; expresses his bitterness over his \"defeat at the University\"; discusses his book and its success.","Explains the success of Sabatier's book on the life of St. Francis of Assisi ([in French, translation included).","States that he will attempt to interest the board of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. in a salary increase for William Howard] Perkinson.","Regrets that he is unable to accept an invitation to visit the University on June 14, 1898.","Declines an invitation to attend an inauguration for new buildings at the University on June 14, 1898.","Notes that advanced age and ill health will prevent Squibb from attending the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the university on 14 June 14, 1898.","Regrets that he cannot attend the inauguration of the new buildings at the University.","Accepts an invitation to the inauguration of new buildings at the University on 14 June 14, 1898.","Copies of two 1809 indentures between Richard Clay of Sunderland in the County of Palatine of Durham, England and George Anderson of the Town and County of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, George Pemberton, residing at number 2 Things Street, Portman Square, concerning the marriage of Penelope Pemberton.","Leaving his estate to his wife Letitia Preston Floyd for her to administer as \"she thinks proper for her support and that of the children\"; witnessed by Cyrus Robinson and James H. Piper.","Written in Spanish.","Dated and signed by George Frederick Holmes, Fredericksburg, Va.","The gilt-edged album contains the following: miscellaneous portrait and landscape engravings; leaves of various plants, some indigenous to South Carolina, Virginia, and Mississippi, and some being from family members' graves, giving genealogical information; poems; newspaper clippings; and a memorial inscription to her son, John Floyd Holmes (1847-1848) and an ink drawing of his gravesite in the family burial grounds of Robert Saunders, President of the College of William and Mary, done by Thomas] C. Millington.","Two copies in George Frederick Holme's handwriting. The \"Aunt\" is likely Elizabeth Pemberton.","Discussing the tithe system and its use by the Roman Catholic Church in England, by Joseph Henry Hendon Holmes."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"names_coll_ssim":["Holmes, John Floyd"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Holmes, George Frederick, 1820-1897","Millington, Thomas Charles, fl. 1836-1850","Minnigerode, Charles, 1814-1894","Saunders, Robert,  1805-1868","Holmes, John Floyd"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":81,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:42:54.762Z"}]}},"label":"Breadcrumbs"}}},"links":{"self":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_2490"}},{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","type":"collection","attributes":{"title":"George Mason Papers, 1706/1858","creator":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1170#creator","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"Mason, George, 1725-1792","label":"Creator"}},"abstract_or_scope":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1170#abstract_or_scope","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":"\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1779-1792, from George Mason at \"Gunston Hall,\" Fairfax Co., Va. to his son John in Bordeaux, France and to Richard Henry Lee commenting on Maryland's claim to Virginia's western lands; and a political essay, post 24 January 1791 by Mason on representation in Fairfax Co., Va. Includes papers and letters of other members of the Mason and Thomson families, in particular, Stevens Thomson Mason (his will and a letter to James Monroe on Alien and Sedition Laws), Armistead Thomson Mason (his will), Ann Mason; and biographical information by John Thomson Mason.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_1170#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1170.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Mason, George papers","title_ssm":["George Mason Papers"],"title_tesim":["George Mason Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1706-1858"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1706-1858"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1706/1858"],"normalized_title_ssm":["George Mason Papers, 1706/1858"],"text":["George Mason Papers, 1706/1858","Mss. 39.2 M38","/repositories/2/resources/1170","Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Alien and Sedition laws, 1798","Fairfax County (Va.)--History--18th century","Fairfax County (Va.)--History--19th century","Correspondence","Financial records","Manuscripts (document genre)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","George Mason IV (December 11, 1725 - October 7, 1792) was a United States patriot, statesman, and delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention. He is called the \"Father of the Bill of Rights\". For all of these reasons he is considered to be one of the \"Founding Fathers\" of the United States. Mason wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which detailed specific rights of citizens. In addition to anti-federalist Patrick Henry, he was later a leader of those who pressed for the addition of explicitly stated individual rights as part of the U.S. Constitution, and did not sign the document in part because it lacked such a statement. His efforts eventually succeeded in convincing the Federalists to modify the Constitution and add the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments of the Constitution). The Bill of Rights is based on Mason's earlier Virginia Declaration of Rights.","Mason served at the Virginia Convention in Williamsburg in 1776. During this time he created drafts of the first declaration of rights and state constitution in the Colonies. Both were adopted after committee alterations; the Virginia Declaration of Rights was adopted June 12, 1776, and the Virginia Constitution was adopted June 29, 1776.","Mason was appointed in 1786 to represent Virginia as a delegate to a Federal Convention, to meet in Philadelphia for the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation. He served at the Federal Convention in Philadelphia from May to September 1787 and contributed significantly to the formation of the Constitution. \"He refused to sign the Constitution, however, and returned to his native state as an outspoken opponent in the ratification contest.\" One objection to the proposed Constitution was that it lacked a \"declaration of rights\". As a delegate to Virginia's ratification convention, he opposed ratification without amendment. Among the amendments he desired was a bill of rights. This opposition, both before and during the convention, may have cost Mason his long friendship with his neighbor George Washington, and is probably a leading reason why George Mason became less well-known than other U.S. founding fathers in later years. On December 15, 1791, the U.S. Bill of Rights, based primarily on George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights, was ratified in response to the agitation of Mason and others.","At the convention he was one of the five most frequent speakers and he always spoke with confidence. He believed that slave trade should be abolished, even though he himself owned slaves; he believed in the disestablishment of the church; and he was a strong anti-federalist. He wanted a three-part government, but he also wanted very powerful state governments.","An important issue for him in the convention was the bill of rights. He didn't want the United States to be like England. He foresaw sectional strife and feared the power of government.","Mason died peacefully at his home, Gunston Hall, on October 7, 1792. Gunston Hall, located in Mason Neck, Virginia, is now a tourist attraction. The George Mason Memorial is located in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial; it was dedicated on April 9, 2002. A major bridge connecting Washington, DC, to Virginia is officially named the George Mason Memorial Bridge (it is part of the 14th Street bridge complex). George Mason High School and George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia, is named in his honor, as are Mason County, Kentucky, Mason County, West Virginia and Mason County, Illinois.","A large portion of Mason's papers are housed at Mason's former estate, now a museum known as the Gunston Hall Plantation, Mason Neck, Va. See the following link for more information","http://www.gunstonhall.org/","Letters, 1779-1792, from George Mason at \"Gunston Hall,\" Fairfax Co., Va. to his son John in Bordeaux, France and to Richard Henry Lee commenting on Maryland's claim to Virginia's western lands; and a political essay, post 24 January 1791 by Mason on representation in Fairfax Co., Va. Includes papers and letters of other members of the Mason and Thomson families, in particular, Stevens Thomson Mason (his will and a letter to James Monroe on Alien and Sedition Laws), Armistead Thomson Mason (his will), Ann Mason; and biographical information by John Thomson Mason.","Item 1: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to Haswell and Hunt, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.","Item 2: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to John Thomson, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.","Item 3: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co., Va.], to Richard Henry Lee, n.p., April 12, 1779\nALS. 4pp. Including Tcy. of ALS. 2 items.","Item 4: Will[ia]m Fitzhugh, Calvert County, [Md.], to William Bruff, n.p., May 13, 1781\nALS. 1p.","Item 5: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], May 14, 1789\nALS. 7pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.","Item 6: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Loudoun County, [Va.], to Robert Carter, \"Nominy [sic] Hall,\" [Westmoreland Co., Va.], February 26, 1791\nALS. 2pp.","Item 7: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], April 16, 1791\nIncluding TCy of ALS and XCy of ALS. 3 items.","Item 8: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co., Va.], to his son John Mason, George Town, Maryland, August 20, 1792\nALS. 5pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.","Item 9: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason and Wilson C. Nicholas, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, Richmond, [Va.], April 29, 1800\nCy of LS. 2pp.","Item 10: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, n.p., May 15, 1800\nCy of LS. 1p.","Item 11: Tho[ma]s Randolph, Richmond, [Va.], to \"Betsey,\" E[lizabeth] Moir, W[illia]msburg, [Va.], February 25, 1807\nALS. 3pp.","Item 12: Moncure, Robinson, and Pleasants, Richmond, [Va.], to John T. Mason, Jr., Lexington, Kentucky, February 15, 1820\nALS. 3pp. Including an ANS from J[ohn] T. Mason, n.d., n.p.","Item 13: Ann C. Mason, \"Temple Hall,\" to Elizabeth Moir, Lexington, Kentucky, October 20, 1821\nALS. 4pp.","Item 14: M[?] Mason, Raspberry Plain, to her son John Thomson Mason, Indian Fields, near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, May 31, 1823\nALS. 2pp.","Item 15: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 7, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 2pp. Puchased from Maury Bromsen.","Item 16: N. Carroll Mason, n.p. to Judge [John Thomson] Mason, n.p., June 16, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Stevens Thomson Mason and Armistead T. Mason. ALS. 1p.\nIncluding Sen. James Murray Mason's (George Mason's grandson) response to Charles Lanman's request for information concerning George Mason. Purchased from Maury Bromsen","Item 17: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 22, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 3pp. Purchased from Maury Bromsen.","Item 18: Will of Mary Thomson, March 21, 1706\nD. 3pp.","Item 19 Will of William Thomson, November 23, 1739\nD. 4pp.","Item 20: Bill of loading for tobacco shipped by Stevens Thomson Mason upon the ship Glory, August 1, 1785. 1p.","Item 21: Political essay by G[eorge] M[ason] concerning the right of suffrage and the disposition of the county of Fairfax in the re-districting of Virginia for the election of congressmen, Ca. 1790 AMsS. 3pp.","Item 22: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, April 22, 1803\nCy of DS. 6pp.","Item 23: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, September 27, 1815\nCy of DS. 3pp.","Item 24: Will of Armistead T. 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Both were adopted after committee alterations; the Virginia Declaration of Rights was adopted June 12, 1776, and the Virginia Constitution was adopted June 29, 1776.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Mason was appointed in 1786 to represent Virginia as a delegate to a Federal Convention, to meet in Philadelphia for the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation. He served at the Federal Convention in Philadelphia from May to September 1787 and contributed significantly to the formation of the Constitution. \"He refused to sign the Constitution, however, and returned to his native state as an outspoken opponent in the ratification contest.\" One objection to the proposed Constitution was that it lacked a \"declaration of rights\". As a delegate to Virginia's ratification convention, he opposed ratification without amendment. Among the amendments he desired was a bill of rights. This opposition, both before and during the convention, may have cost Mason his long friendship with his neighbor George Washington, and is probably a leading reason why George Mason became less well-known than other U.S. founding fathers in later years. On December 15, 1791, the U.S. Bill of Rights, based primarily on George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights, was ratified in response to the agitation of Mason and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e At the convention he was one of the five most frequent speakers and he always spoke with confidence. He believed that slave trade should be abolished, even though he himself owned slaves; he believed in the disestablishment of the church; and he was a strong anti-federalist. He wanted a three-part government, but he also wanted very powerful state governments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e An important issue for him in the convention was the bill of rights. He didn't want the United States to be like England. He foresaw sectional strife and feared the power of government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Mason died peacefully at his home, Gunston Hall, on October 7, 1792. Gunston Hall, located in Mason Neck, Virginia, is now a tourist attraction. The George Mason Memorial is located in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial; it was dedicated on April 9, 2002. A major bridge connecting Washington, DC, to Virginia is officially named the George Mason Memorial Bridge (it is part of the 14th Street bridge complex). George Mason High School and George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia, is named in his honor, as are Mason County, Kentucky, Mason County, West Virginia and Mason County, Illinois.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["George Mason IV (December 11, 1725 - October 7, 1792) was a United States patriot, statesman, and delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention. He is called the \"Father of the Bill of Rights\". For all of these reasons he is considered to be one of the \"Founding Fathers\" of the United States. Mason wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which detailed specific rights of citizens. In addition to anti-federalist Patrick Henry, he was later a leader of those who pressed for the addition of explicitly stated individual rights as part of the U.S. Constitution, and did not sign the document in part because it lacked such a statement. His efforts eventually succeeded in convincing the Federalists to modify the Constitution and add the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments of the Constitution). The Bill of Rights is based on Mason's earlier Virginia Declaration of Rights.","Mason served at the Virginia Convention in Williamsburg in 1776. During this time he created drafts of the first declaration of rights and state constitution in the Colonies. Both were adopted after committee alterations; the Virginia Declaration of Rights was adopted June 12, 1776, and the Virginia Constitution was adopted June 29, 1776.","Mason was appointed in 1786 to represent Virginia as a delegate to a Federal Convention, to meet in Philadelphia for the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation. He served at the Federal Convention in Philadelphia from May to September 1787 and contributed significantly to the formation of the Constitution. \"He refused to sign the Constitution, however, and returned to his native state as an outspoken opponent in the ratification contest.\" One objection to the proposed Constitution was that it lacked a \"declaration of rights\". As a delegate to Virginia's ratification convention, he opposed ratification without amendment. Among the amendments he desired was a bill of rights. This opposition, both before and during the convention, may have cost Mason his long friendship with his neighbor George Washington, and is probably a leading reason why George Mason became less well-known than other U.S. founding fathers in later years. On December 15, 1791, the U.S. Bill of Rights, based primarily on George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights, was ratified in response to the agitation of Mason and others.","At the convention he was one of the five most frequent speakers and he always spoke with confidence. He believed that slave trade should be abolished, even though he himself owned slaves; he believed in the disestablishment of the church; and he was a strong anti-federalist. He wanted a three-part government, but he also wanted very powerful state governments.","An important issue for him in the convention was the bill of rights. He didn't want the United States to be like England. He foresaw sectional strife and feared the power of government.","Mason died peacefully at his home, Gunston Hall, on October 7, 1792. Gunston Hall, located in Mason Neck, Virginia, is now a tourist attraction. The George Mason Memorial is located in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial; it was dedicated on April 9, 2002. A major bridge connecting Washington, DC, to Virginia is officially named the George Mason Memorial Bridge (it is part of the 14th Street bridge complex). George Mason High School and George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia, is named in his honor, as are Mason County, Kentucky, Mason County, West Virginia and Mason County, Illinois."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGeorge Mason Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["George Mason Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eA large portion of Mason's papers are housed at Mason's former estate, now a museum known as the Gunston Hall Plantation, Mason Neck, Va. See the following link for more information\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e http://www.gunstonhall.org/\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["A large portion of Mason's papers are housed at Mason's former estate, now a museum known as the Gunston Hall Plantation, Mason Neck, Va. See the following link for more information","http://www.gunstonhall.org/"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1779-1792, from George Mason at \"Gunston Hall,\" Fairfax Co., Va. to his son John in Bordeaux, France and to Richard Henry Lee commenting on Maryland's claim to Virginia's western lands; and a political essay, post 24 January 1791 by Mason on representation in Fairfax Co., Va. Includes papers and letters of other members of the Mason and Thomson families, in particular, Stevens Thomson Mason (his will and a letter to James Monroe on Alien and Sedition Laws), Armistead Thomson Mason (his will), Ann Mason; and biographical information by John Thomson Mason.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eItem 1: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to Haswell and Hunt, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 2: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to John Thomson, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 3: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co., Va.], to Richard Henry Lee, n.p., April 12, 1779\nALS. 4pp. Including Tcy. of ALS. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 4: Will[ia]m Fitzhugh, Calvert County, [Md.], to William Bruff, n.p., May 13, 1781\nALS. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 5: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], May 14, 1789\nALS. 7pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 6: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Loudoun County, [Va.], to Robert Carter, \"Nominy [sic] Hall,\" [Westmoreland Co., Va.], February 26, 1791\nALS. 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 7: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], April 16, 1791\nIncluding TCy of ALS and XCy of ALS. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 8: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co., Va.], to his son John Mason, George Town, Maryland, August 20, 1792\nALS. 5pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 9: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason and Wilson C. Nicholas, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, Richmond, [Va.], April 29, 1800\nCy of LS. 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 10: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, n.p., May 15, 1800\nCy of LS. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 11: Tho[ma]s Randolph, Richmond, [Va.], to \"Betsey,\" E[lizabeth] Moir, W[illia]msburg, [Va.], February 25, 1807\nALS. 3pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 12: Moncure, Robinson, and Pleasants, Richmond, [Va.], to John T. Mason, Jr., Lexington, Kentucky, February 15, 1820\nALS. 3pp. Including an ANS from J[ohn] T. Mason, n.d., n.p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 13: Ann C. Mason, \"Temple Hall,\" to Elizabeth Moir, Lexington, Kentucky, October 20, 1821\nALS. 4pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 14: M[?] Mason, Raspberry Plain, to her son John Thomson Mason, Indian Fields, near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, May 31, 1823\nALS. 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 15: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 7, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 2pp. Puchased from Maury Bromsen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 16: N. Carroll Mason, n.p. to Judge [John Thomson] Mason, n.p., June 16, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Stevens Thomson Mason and Armistead T. Mason. ALS. 1p.\nIncluding Sen. James Murray Mason's (George Mason's grandson) response to Charles Lanman's request for information concerning George Mason. Purchased from Maury Bromsen\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 17: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 22, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 3pp. Purchased from Maury Bromsen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 18: Will of Mary Thomson, March 21, 1706\nD. 3pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 19 Will of William Thomson, November 23, 1739\nD. 4pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 20: Bill of loading for tobacco shipped by Stevens Thomson Mason upon the ship Glory, August 1, 1785. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 21: Political essay by G[eorge] M[ason] concerning the right of suffrage and the disposition of the county of Fairfax in the re-districting of Virginia for the election of congressmen, Ca. 1790 AMsS. 3pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 22: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, April 22, 1803\nCy of DS. 6pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 23: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, September 27, 1815\nCy of DS. 3pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 24: Will of Armistead T. Mason, November 7, 1818\nADS. 10pp.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents"],"scopecontent_tesim":["Letters, 1779-1792, from George Mason at \"Gunston Hall,\" Fairfax Co., Va. to his son John in Bordeaux, France and to Richard Henry Lee commenting on Maryland's claim to Virginia's western lands; and a political essay, post 24 January 1791 by Mason on representation in Fairfax Co., Va. Includes papers and letters of other members of the Mason and Thomson families, in particular, Stevens Thomson Mason (his will and a letter to James Monroe on Alien and Sedition Laws), Armistead Thomson Mason (his will), Ann Mason; and biographical information by John Thomson Mason.","Item 1: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to Haswell and Hunt, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.","Item 2: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to John Thomson, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.","Item 3: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co., Va.], to Richard Henry Lee, n.p., April 12, 1779\nALS. 4pp. Including Tcy. of ALS. 2 items.","Item 4: Will[ia]m Fitzhugh, Calvert County, [Md.], to William Bruff, n.p., May 13, 1781\nALS. 1p.","Item 5: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], May 14, 1789\nALS. 7pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.","Item 6: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Loudoun County, [Va.], to Robert Carter, \"Nominy [sic] Hall,\" [Westmoreland Co., Va.], February 26, 1791\nALS. 2pp.","Item 7: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], April 16, 1791\nIncluding TCy of ALS and XCy of ALS. 3 items.","Item 8: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co., Va.], to his son John Mason, George Town, Maryland, August 20, 1792\nALS. 5pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.","Item 9: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason and Wilson C. Nicholas, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, Richmond, [Va.], April 29, 1800\nCy of LS. 2pp.","Item 10: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, n.p., May 15, 1800\nCy of LS. 1p.","Item 11: Tho[ma]s Randolph, Richmond, [Va.], to \"Betsey,\" E[lizabeth] Moir, W[illia]msburg, [Va.], February 25, 1807\nALS. 3pp.","Item 12: Moncure, Robinson, and Pleasants, Richmond, [Va.], to John T. Mason, Jr., Lexington, Kentucky, February 15, 1820\nALS. 3pp. Including an ANS from J[ohn] T. Mason, n.d., n.p.","Item 13: Ann C. Mason, \"Temple Hall,\" to Elizabeth Moir, Lexington, Kentucky, October 20, 1821\nALS. 4pp.","Item 14: M[?] Mason, Raspberry Plain, to her son John Thomson Mason, Indian Fields, near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, May 31, 1823\nALS. 2pp.","Item 15: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 7, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 2pp. Puchased from Maury Bromsen.","Item 16: N. Carroll Mason, n.p. to Judge [John Thomson] Mason, n.p., June 16, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Stevens Thomson Mason and Armistead T. Mason. ALS. 1p.\nIncluding Sen. James Murray Mason's (George Mason's grandson) response to Charles Lanman's request for information concerning George Mason. Purchased from Maury Bromsen","Item 17: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 22, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 3pp. Purchased from Maury Bromsen.","Item 18: Will of Mary Thomson, March 21, 1706\nD. 3pp.","Item 19 Will of William Thomson, November 23, 1739\nD. 4pp.","Item 20: Bill of loading for tobacco shipped by Stevens Thomson Mason upon the ship Glory, August 1, 1785. 1p.","Item 21: Political essay by G[eorge] M[ason] concerning the right of suffrage and the disposition of the county of Fairfax in the re-districting of Virginia for the election of congressmen, Ca. 1790 AMsS. 3pp.","Item 22: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, April 22, 1803\nCy of DS. 6pp.","Item 23: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, September 27, 1815\nCy of DS. 3pp.","Item 24: Will of Armistead T. Mason, November 7, 1818\nADS. 10pp."],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Mason, George, 1725-1792","Mason, Ann","Mason, John, 1766-1849","Mason, John Thomson, 1815-1873","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794"],"names_coll_ssim":["Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Mason, Ann","Mason, John, 1766-1849","Mason, John Thomson, 1815-1873","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":2,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:41:18.235Z","collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_1170","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_1170.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Mason, George papers","title_ssm":["George Mason Papers"],"title_tesim":["George Mason Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1706-1858"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1706-1858"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1706/1858"],"normalized_title_ssm":["George Mason Papers, 1706/1858"],"text":["George Mason Papers, 1706/1858","Mss. 39.2 M38","/repositories/2/resources/1170","Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century","Alien and Sedition laws, 1798","Fairfax County (Va.)--History--18th century","Fairfax County (Va.)--History--19th century","Correspondence","Financial records","Manuscripts (document genre)","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","George Mason IV (December 11, 1725 - October 7, 1792) was a United States patriot, statesman, and delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention. He is called the \"Father of the Bill of Rights\". For all of these reasons he is considered to be one of the \"Founding Fathers\" of the United States. Mason wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which detailed specific rights of citizens. In addition to anti-federalist Patrick Henry, he was later a leader of those who pressed for the addition of explicitly stated individual rights as part of the U.S. Constitution, and did not sign the document in part because it lacked such a statement. His efforts eventually succeeded in convincing the Federalists to modify the Constitution and add the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments of the Constitution). The Bill of Rights is based on Mason's earlier Virginia Declaration of Rights.","Mason served at the Virginia Convention in Williamsburg in 1776. During this time he created drafts of the first declaration of rights and state constitution in the Colonies. Both were adopted after committee alterations; the Virginia Declaration of Rights was adopted June 12, 1776, and the Virginia Constitution was adopted June 29, 1776.","Mason was appointed in 1786 to represent Virginia as a delegate to a Federal Convention, to meet in Philadelphia for the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation. He served at the Federal Convention in Philadelphia from May to September 1787 and contributed significantly to the formation of the Constitution. \"He refused to sign the Constitution, however, and returned to his native state as an outspoken opponent in the ratification contest.\" One objection to the proposed Constitution was that it lacked a \"declaration of rights\". As a delegate to Virginia's ratification convention, he opposed ratification without amendment. Among the amendments he desired was a bill of rights. This opposition, both before and during the convention, may have cost Mason his long friendship with his neighbor George Washington, and is probably a leading reason why George Mason became less well-known than other U.S. founding fathers in later years. On December 15, 1791, the U.S. Bill of Rights, based primarily on George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights, was ratified in response to the agitation of Mason and others.","At the convention he was one of the five most frequent speakers and he always spoke with confidence. He believed that slave trade should be abolished, even though he himself owned slaves; he believed in the disestablishment of the church; and he was a strong anti-federalist. He wanted a three-part government, but he also wanted very powerful state governments.","An important issue for him in the convention was the bill of rights. He didn't want the United States to be like England. He foresaw sectional strife and feared the power of government.","Mason died peacefully at his home, Gunston Hall, on October 7, 1792. Gunston Hall, located in Mason Neck, Virginia, is now a tourist attraction. The George Mason Memorial is located in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial; it was dedicated on April 9, 2002. A major bridge connecting Washington, DC, to Virginia is officially named the George Mason Memorial Bridge (it is part of the 14th Street bridge complex). George Mason High School and George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia, is named in his honor, as are Mason County, Kentucky, Mason County, West Virginia and Mason County, Illinois.","A large portion of Mason's papers are housed at Mason's former estate, now a museum known as the Gunston Hall Plantation, Mason Neck, Va. See the following link for more information","http://www.gunstonhall.org/","Letters, 1779-1792, from George Mason at \"Gunston Hall,\" Fairfax Co., Va. to his son John in Bordeaux, France and to Richard Henry Lee commenting on Maryland's claim to Virginia's western lands; and a political essay, post 24 January 1791 by Mason on representation in Fairfax Co., Va. Includes papers and letters of other members of the Mason and Thomson families, in particular, Stevens Thomson Mason (his will and a letter to James Monroe on Alien and Sedition Laws), Armistead Thomson Mason (his will), Ann Mason; and biographical information by John Thomson Mason.","Item 1: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to Haswell and Hunt, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.","Item 2: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to John Thomson, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.","Item 3: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co., Va.], to Richard Henry Lee, n.p., April 12, 1779\nALS. 4pp. Including Tcy. of ALS. 2 items.","Item 4: Will[ia]m Fitzhugh, Calvert County, [Md.], to William Bruff, n.p., May 13, 1781\nALS. 1p.","Item 5: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], May 14, 1789\nALS. 7pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.","Item 6: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Loudoun County, [Va.], to Robert Carter, \"Nominy [sic] Hall,\" [Westmoreland Co., Va.], February 26, 1791\nALS. 2pp.","Item 7: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], April 16, 1791\nIncluding TCy of ALS and XCy of ALS. 3 items.","Item 8: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co., Va.], to his son John Mason, George Town, Maryland, August 20, 1792\nALS. 5pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.","Item 9: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason and Wilson C. Nicholas, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, Richmond, [Va.], April 29, 1800\nCy of LS. 2pp.","Item 10: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, n.p., May 15, 1800\nCy of LS. 1p.","Item 11: Tho[ma]s Randolph, Richmond, [Va.], to \"Betsey,\" E[lizabeth] Moir, W[illia]msburg, [Va.], February 25, 1807\nALS. 3pp.","Item 12: Moncure, Robinson, and Pleasants, Richmond, [Va.], to John T. Mason, Jr., Lexington, Kentucky, February 15, 1820\nALS. 3pp. Including an ANS from J[ohn] T. Mason, n.d., n.p.","Item 13: Ann C. Mason, \"Temple Hall,\" to Elizabeth Moir, Lexington, Kentucky, October 20, 1821\nALS. 4pp.","Item 14: M[?] Mason, Raspberry Plain, to her son John Thomson Mason, Indian Fields, near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, May 31, 1823\nALS. 2pp.","Item 15: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 7, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 2pp. Puchased from Maury Bromsen.","Item 16: N. Carroll Mason, n.p. to Judge [John Thomson] Mason, n.p., June 16, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Stevens Thomson Mason and Armistead T. Mason. ALS. 1p.\nIncluding Sen. James Murray Mason's (George Mason's grandson) response to Charles Lanman's request for information concerning George Mason. Purchased from Maury Bromsen","Item 17: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 22, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 3pp. Purchased from Maury Bromsen.","Item 18: Will of Mary Thomson, March 21, 1706\nD. 3pp.","Item 19 Will of William Thomson, November 23, 1739\nD. 4pp.","Item 20: Bill of loading for tobacco shipped by Stevens Thomson Mason upon the ship Glory, August 1, 1785. 1p.","Item 21: Political essay by G[eorge] M[ason] concerning the right of suffrage and the disposition of the county of Fairfax in the re-districting of Virginia for the election of congressmen, Ca. 1790 AMsS. 3pp.","Item 22: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, April 22, 1803\nCy of DS. 6pp.","Item 23: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, September 27, 1815\nCy of DS. 3pp.","Item 24: Will of Armistead T. Mason, November 7, 1818\nADS. 10pp.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Mason, George, 1725-1792","Mason, Ann","Mason, John, 1766-1849","Mason, John Thomson, 1815-1873","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["George Mason Papers, 1706/1858"],"collection_ssim":["George Mason Papers, 1706/1858"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.2 M38","/repositories/2/resources/1170"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.2 M38","/repositories/2/resources/1170"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"geogname_ssm":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century"],"geogname_ssim":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century"],"places_ssim":["Virginia--Politics and Government--18th century"],"creator_ssm":["Mason, George, 1725-1792","Mason, Ann","Mason, John, 1766-1849","Mason, John Thomson, 1815-1873","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803"],"creator_ssim":["Mason, George, 1725-1792","Mason, Ann","Mason, John, 1766-1849","Mason, John Thomson, 1815-1873","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Mason, George, 1725-1792","Mason, Ann","Mason, John, 1766-1849","Mason, John Thomson, 1815-1873","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creators_ssim":["Mason, George, 1725-1792","Mason, Ann","Mason, John, 1766-1849","Mason, John Thomson, 1815-1873","Mason, Stevens Thomson, 1760-1803","Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794","Special Collections Research Center"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library."],"acqinfo_ssim":["Purchases."],"access_subjects_ssim":["Alien and Sedition laws, 1798","Fairfax County (Va.)--History--18th century","Fairfax County (Va.)--History--19th century","Correspondence","Financial records","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"access_subjects_ssm":["Alien and Sedition laws, 1798","Fairfax County (Va.)--History--18th century","Fairfax County (Va.)--History--19th century","Correspondence","Financial records","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["0.01 Linear Foot"],"extent_tesim":["0.01 Linear Foot"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Financial records","Manuscripts (document genre)"],"date_range_isim":[1706,1707,1708,1709,1710,1711,1712,1713,1714,1715,1716,1717,1718,1719,1720,1721,1722,1723,1724,1725,1726,1727,1728,1729,1730,1731,1732,1733,1734,1735,1736,1737,1738,1739,1740,1741,1742,1743,1744,1745,1746,1747,1748,1749,1750,1751,1752,1753,1754,1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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For all of these reasons he is considered to be one of the \"Founding Fathers\" of the United States. Mason wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which detailed specific rights of citizens. In addition to anti-federalist Patrick Henry, he was later a leader of those who pressed for the addition of explicitly stated individual rights as part of the U.S. Constitution, and did not sign the document in part because it lacked such a statement. His efforts eventually succeeded in convincing the Federalists to modify the Constitution and add the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments of the Constitution). The Bill of Rights is based on Mason's earlier Virginia Declaration of Rights.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Mason served at the Virginia Convention in Williamsburg in 1776. During this time he created drafts of the first declaration of rights and state constitution in the Colonies. Both were adopted after committee alterations; the Virginia Declaration of Rights was adopted June 12, 1776, and the Virginia Constitution was adopted June 29, 1776.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Mason was appointed in 1786 to represent Virginia as a delegate to a Federal Convention, to meet in Philadelphia for the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation. He served at the Federal Convention in Philadelphia from May to September 1787 and contributed significantly to the formation of the Constitution. \"He refused to sign the Constitution, however, and returned to his native state as an outspoken opponent in the ratification contest.\" One objection to the proposed Constitution was that it lacked a \"declaration of rights\". As a delegate to Virginia's ratification convention, he opposed ratification without amendment. Among the amendments he desired was a bill of rights. This opposition, both before and during the convention, may have cost Mason his long friendship with his neighbor George Washington, and is probably a leading reason why George Mason became less well-known than other U.S. founding fathers in later years. On December 15, 1791, the U.S. Bill of Rights, based primarily on George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights, was ratified in response to the agitation of Mason and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e At the convention he was one of the five most frequent speakers and he always spoke with confidence. He believed that slave trade should be abolished, even though he himself owned slaves; he believed in the disestablishment of the church; and he was a strong anti-federalist. He wanted a three-part government, but he also wanted very powerful state governments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e An important issue for him in the convention was the bill of rights. He didn't want the United States to be like England. He foresaw sectional strife and feared the power of government.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e Mason died peacefully at his home, Gunston Hall, on October 7, 1792. Gunston Hall, located in Mason Neck, Virginia, is now a tourist attraction. The George Mason Memorial is located in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial; it was dedicated on April 9, 2002. A major bridge connecting Washington, DC, to Virginia is officially named the George Mason Memorial Bridge (it is part of the 14th Street bridge complex). George Mason High School and George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia, is named in his honor, as are Mason County, Kentucky, Mason County, West Virginia and Mason County, Illinois.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"bioghist_heading_ssm":["Biographical Information:"],"bioghist_tesim":["George Mason IV (December 11, 1725 - October 7, 1792) was a United States patriot, statesman, and delegate from Virginia to the U.S. Constitutional Convention. He is called the \"Father of the Bill of Rights\". For all of these reasons he is considered to be one of the \"Founding Fathers\" of the United States. Mason wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights, which detailed specific rights of citizens. In addition to anti-federalist Patrick Henry, he was later a leader of those who pressed for the addition of explicitly stated individual rights as part of the U.S. Constitution, and did not sign the document in part because it lacked such a statement. His efforts eventually succeeded in convincing the Federalists to modify the Constitution and add the Bill of Rights (the first ten amendments of the Constitution). The Bill of Rights is based on Mason's earlier Virginia Declaration of Rights.","Mason served at the Virginia Convention in Williamsburg in 1776. During this time he created drafts of the first declaration of rights and state constitution in the Colonies. Both were adopted after committee alterations; the Virginia Declaration of Rights was adopted June 12, 1776, and the Virginia Constitution was adopted June 29, 1776.","Mason was appointed in 1786 to represent Virginia as a delegate to a Federal Convention, to meet in Philadelphia for the purpose of revising the Articles of Confederation. He served at the Federal Convention in Philadelphia from May to September 1787 and contributed significantly to the formation of the Constitution. \"He refused to sign the Constitution, however, and returned to his native state as an outspoken opponent in the ratification contest.\" One objection to the proposed Constitution was that it lacked a \"declaration of rights\". As a delegate to Virginia's ratification convention, he opposed ratification without amendment. Among the amendments he desired was a bill of rights. This opposition, both before and during the convention, may have cost Mason his long friendship with his neighbor George Washington, and is probably a leading reason why George Mason became less well-known than other U.S. founding fathers in later years. On December 15, 1791, the U.S. Bill of Rights, based primarily on George Mason's Virginia Declaration of Rights, was ratified in response to the agitation of Mason and others.","At the convention he was one of the five most frequent speakers and he always spoke with confidence. He believed that slave trade should be abolished, even though he himself owned slaves; he believed in the disestablishment of the church; and he was a strong anti-federalist. He wanted a three-part government, but he also wanted very powerful state governments.","An important issue for him in the convention was the bill of rights. He didn't want the United States to be like England. He foresaw sectional strife and feared the power of government.","Mason died peacefully at his home, Gunston Hall, on October 7, 1792. Gunston Hall, located in Mason Neck, Virginia, is now a tourist attraction. The George Mason Memorial is located in East Potomac Park, Washington, D.C., near the Thomas Jefferson Memorial; it was dedicated on April 9, 2002. A major bridge connecting Washington, DC, to Virginia is officially named the George Mason Memorial Bridge (it is part of the 14th Street bridge complex). George Mason High School and George Mason University located in Fairfax, Virginia, is named in his honor, as are Mason County, Kentucky, Mason County, West Virginia and Mason County, Illinois."],"prefercite_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGeorge Mason Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"prefercite_tesim":["George Mason Papers, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary."],"relatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eA large portion of Mason's papers are housed at Mason's former estate, now a museum known as the Gunston Hall Plantation, Mason Neck, Va. See the following link for more information\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e http://www.gunstonhall.org/\u003c/p\u003e  "],"relatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Related Materials:"],"relatedmaterial_tesim":["A large portion of Mason's papers are housed at Mason's former estate, now a museum known as the Gunston Hall Plantation, Mason Neck, Va. See the following link for more information","http://www.gunstonhall.org/"],"scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eLetters, 1779-1792, from George Mason at \"Gunston Hall,\" Fairfax Co., Va. to his son John in Bordeaux, France and to Richard Henry Lee commenting on Maryland's claim to Virginia's western lands; and a political essay, post 24 January 1791 by Mason on representation in Fairfax Co., Va. Includes papers and letters of other members of the Mason and Thomson families, in particular, Stevens Thomson Mason (his will and a letter to James Monroe on Alien and Sedition Laws), Armistead Thomson Mason (his will), Ann Mason; and biographical information by John Thomson Mason.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eItem 1: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to Haswell and Hunt, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 2: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to John Thomson, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 3: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co., Va.], to Richard Henry Lee, n.p., April 12, 1779\nALS. 4pp. Including Tcy. of ALS. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 4: Will[ia]m Fitzhugh, Calvert County, [Md.], to William Bruff, n.p., May 13, 1781\nALS. 1p.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 5: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], May 14, 1789\nALS. 7pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 6: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Loudoun County, [Va.], to Robert Carter, \"Nominy [sic] Hall,\" [Westmoreland Co., Va.], February 26, 1791\nALS. 2pp.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 7: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], April 16, 1791\nIncluding TCy of ALS and XCy of ALS. 3 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 8: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co., Va.], to his son John Mason, George Town, Maryland, August 20, 1792\nALS. 5pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eItem 9: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason and Wilson C. 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Includes papers and letters of other members of the Mason and Thomson families, in particular, Stevens Thomson Mason (his will and a letter to James Monroe on Alien and Sedition Laws), Armistead Thomson Mason (his will), Ann Mason; and biographical information by John Thomson Mason.","Item 1: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to Haswell and Hunt, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.","Item 2: Ann Mason, [Stafford Co., Va.], to John Thomson, London, [England], Ca. 1743\nCy. of L. 1p.","Item 3: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co., Va.], to Richard Henry Lee, n.p., April 12, 1779\nALS. 4pp. Including Tcy. of ALS. 2 items.","Item 4: Will[ia]m Fitzhugh, Calvert County, [Md.], to William Bruff, n.p., May 13, 1781\nALS. 1p.","Item 5: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], May 14, 1789\nALS. 7pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.","Item 6: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Loudoun County, [Va.], to Robert Carter, \"Nominy [sic] Hall,\" [Westmoreland Co., Va.], February 26, 1791\nALS. 2pp.","Item 7: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Farifax Co.], Virginia, to his son John Mason, Bordeaux, [France], April 16, 1791\nIncluding TCy of ALS and XCy of ALS. 3 items.","Item 8: G[eorge] Mason, \"Gunston Hall,\" [Fairfax Co., Va.], to his son John Mason, George Town, Maryland, August 20, 1792\nALS. 5pp. Including TCy of ALS. 2 items.","Item 9: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason and Wilson C. Nicholas, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, Richmond, [Va.], April 29, 1800\nCy of LS. 2pp.","Item 10: Ste[ven]s Thom[son] Mason, Phil[adelphi]a, [Pa.], to James Monroe, n.p., May 15, 1800\nCy of LS. 1p.","Item 11: Tho[ma]s Randolph, Richmond, [Va.], to \"Betsey,\" E[lizabeth] Moir, W[illia]msburg, [Va.], February 25, 1807\nALS. 3pp.","Item 12: Moncure, Robinson, and Pleasants, Richmond, [Va.], to John T. Mason, Jr., Lexington, Kentucky, February 15, 1820\nALS. 3pp. Including an ANS from J[ohn] T. Mason, n.d., n.p.","Item 13: Ann C. Mason, \"Temple Hall,\" to Elizabeth Moir, Lexington, Kentucky, October 20, 1821\nALS. 4pp.","Item 14: M[?] Mason, Raspberry Plain, to her son John Thomson Mason, Indian Fields, near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky, May 31, 1823\nALS. 2pp.","Item 15: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 7, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 2pp. Puchased from Maury Bromsen.","Item 16: N. Carroll Mason, n.p. to Judge [John Thomson] Mason, n.p., June 16, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Stevens Thomson Mason and Armistead T. Mason. ALS. 1p.\nIncluding Sen. James Murray Mason's (George Mason's grandson) response to Charles Lanman's request for information concerning George Mason. Purchased from Maury Bromsen","Item 17: Jo[h]n Thomson Mason, Baltimore, [Md.], to Charles Lanman, n.p., June 22, 1858\nBiographical information concerning Thomas Mason, Stevens Thomson Mason, and Armistead Thomson Mason for Lanman's directory of U.S. Congressmen. ALS. 3pp. Purchased from Maury Bromsen.","Item 18: Will of Mary Thomson, March 21, 1706\nD. 3pp.","Item 19 Will of William Thomson, November 23, 1739\nD. 4pp.","Item 20: Bill of loading for tobacco shipped by Stevens Thomson Mason upon the ship Glory, August 1, 1785. 1p.","Item 21: Political essay by G[eorge] M[ason] concerning the right of suffrage and the disposition of the county of Fairfax in the re-districting of Virginia for the election of congressmen, Ca. 1790 AMsS. 3pp.","Item 22: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, April 22, 1803\nCy of DS. 6pp.","Item 23: Will of Stevens Thomson Mason, September 27, 1815\nCy of DS. 3pp.","Item 24: Will of Armistead T. 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He served two four-year terms from 1789 to 1797. Washington served as the first American Chancellor of the College of William and Mary from 1788 to 1799.","Box and folder list inventory completed by Zach Woodward, SCRC staff, in March 2011.","For other Washington material, see Dunmore Family Papers (I) (Mss. 65 D92), Dismal Swamp Collection (Mss. 39.2 D63), Powell Family Papers (Mss. 65 P875) and Leven Powell Papers (Mss. 65 P87).","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Facsimile Dinner Plate (Mss 39.1W25.01)","Photostats, typescripts, original and printed copies of letters and papers of and about George Washington, Martha Washington and Mary Ball Washington; manuscript of \"The Washingtons of Sulgrave\" by S. H. Lee Washington; portrait engravings and prints of George Washington and places and events associated with him, including an original pen and ink sketch [ca. 1790] by Benjamin H. Latrobe; a piece of sheet music written in honor of George Washington by George M. Cohan; and various maps.","Original Washington letters in the collection include: Letter, 1796 June 26, George Washington to his nephew Robert Lewis concerning his retirement from public life; and letter, Letter, 1799 March 18, of George Washington to James McAlpine concerning the making of a suit; Letter, 1783 November 15, George Washington to Governor George Clinton (Acc. 1997.073).","Please note that, whenever available, patrons are required to use a digital surrogate, facsimile, or printed version instead of the original document.","18 July, 1755. G[eorge] Washington, Fort Cumberland, [Md.], to [Gov. Robert dinwiddie]. Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Dequesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monogehela. [ca. 18 July, 1755]. R. Orme, [Fort Cumberland, Md.] to Gov. [Robert Dinwiddie], n.p. Detailed report of surprise attack on them by French and Indians; mentions the bravery of [George] Washington and his small band of men. 13 September, 1771. Survey map of Washington's boyhood home along the Rappahannock River, opposite Fredericksburg. Surveyed by George Washington. See oversize file. 19 June, 1775. Commission of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army. Signed by John Cancock, President of Congress. See oversize file. June 1775-June, 1783. George Washington's accounts with the United States. 17 August-21 October, 1775. Orderly book of the camp at Cambidge, [Mass.], General Washington's headquarters. 17 October, 1777. John Hancock, Presid[en]t [of Congress], York Town, Pennsylvania, to the Assembly of the State of Virginia, [Williamsburg, Va.]. Transmits a copy of the returns from General [George] Washington, indicating the continental Army's dire need for clothing. 22 Oct. 1780. G[e]o[rge] Washington, H[ea]d Q[uarte]rs, Passaid Falls, [N.J.], to Geo[rge] Mason, Introduces Gen[era]l Gates Command, whose conduct is being investigated by Congress; tells of present problems, and relates feelings of despair that the struggle [American Revolution] has been based on false hopes; details changes which must take place in order to continue the war, including a permanent army, replenished funding, and a unified Congress. 22 May, [17]82. G[eorge] Washington, Newburgh, [N.Y.]. To Col. [Lewis] Nichola [sic] [Nicola]. Expresses wish to visit him [at Mount Vernon] soon; tells of news relating to the treaty [of Paris, 1783]; mention of the replacement of Doctor [Benjamin] Franklin; sentiments of affectionat friendship. See oversize file. 25 June, 1788. George Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to Sam[ue]l Powell, Thanks for the chair, which arrived \"in good order,\" and is \"handsome and neat\"; agricultural discussion including the mention of Sainfoin[?] grass seed, and Winlaw's threshing machine; critisizes Congress for their indecision in setting a new meeting place. 17 Sept. 1790. Washington's farewell address. See oversize file. Including correspondence relating to the gift. [ca. 1790]. Pen and ink sketch of George Washington made by [Benjamin H. Latrobe]. Including relative explanation. 18 May, 1794. G[eorge] Washington, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to his nephew, Robert Lewis, real estate discussion about lands owned in Winchester, [Va.], in Bath, and Berkeley counties, and along the Potomac [River]. 26 June, 1796. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.] to his nephew, Rob[er]t Lewis, n.p. Tells of upcoming schedule, including his retiring from public life on March 4, at which time \"no consideration under heaven that I can forsee shall again withdraw me from the walks of private life\"; mentions his mother's will in realtion to a dispute over some land on Accocoek Run; expresses sorrow at the death of Mrs. [Elizabeth Ball] Haynie, and readily agrees to care for her daughter in a monetary fashion; however, cannot have her stay at Mount Vernon because of his absence and later, much company, including the Ministers of France, Great Britain, and Portugal. Including items concerning the provenance and history of the letter 9 July, 1796. Document giving permission to Thomas Holder, captain of the ship Maria, to depart for spain, carrying a cargo of lumber. Signed by G[eorge] Washington and Edm[und] Randolph. See oversize file. 18 Mar. 1799. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to James McAlpine [Glasgow, Scotland]. Discussion of a custom-made suit, and gold thread needed. Including XCy. 1 p. 9 July, 1799. Will of George Washington. 11 May, 1896. Lawrence Washington, Alex[andria], Va., to Beverly Chew [?], n.p. Asks if he would be interested to buy, and at what pice, an original bookplate of Gen[era]l [George] Washington. Fragment of letter signed by George Washington.","Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Duquesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monongahela.","1754. Title page of a book, The Journal of Major George Washington, printed in Williamsburg, Va. 1800. Funeral oration delivered by Henry Lee, on the death of George Washington, printed in The Western Spy, and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinati, [Ohio]. See oversize file. 1839. Monuments of Washington's Petriotism: An Appeal to the public b P.W. Gallaudet. 1841. monuments of Washington's patriotism: an appeal to the public by P.W. Gallaudet. 1859. James Ross Snowdon, Director of the Mint of the United States, requesting, through a circular, anyone owning medals, coins, or tokens bearking Washington's name or head to turn them into him to supply the cabinet with a \"full set of these interesting materials.\" 1877. Daily Richmond Dispatch article entitled \"Washington--Pater Patriae.\" 1883. Invitation from the chamber of commerce of the state of New York to Benjamin S. Ewell for the unveiling of the statue of George Washington in Wall Street. PM. Framed. Missing 10-25-82 1895. The Spirit of '76, a monthly publication showing on its front cover a photograph of Washington's marriage to Martha Custis in 1759. 1897. Article from The Spirit of '76 about the relationship between George Washington and Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth. 1917. Booklet advertising the plight of French children after World War I, and asking for assistance, relating the French's help to America (and George Washington) during the Revolution. 1920. Selections and annotations about a notebook written by Washington while in Va. in 1757. Edited by Victor Hugo Paltsits. 1925. Program of official ceremony celebrating the 193rd birthday of George Washington. 1925. Anniversary of the Birth of Washington: Address of Rep. R. Walton moore of Virginia at the Annual Washington Banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1929. The George Washington Scandals, by John C. Fitzpatrick. Bulletin No. 1 of the Washington Society of Alexandria, [Va.]. PM. 1930. \"When Washington's Sweetheart Fainted,\" a pamphlet advertisign restored Colonial Williamsburg.","Patrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.","Engraved by H.H. Hall's Sons, New York","Map drawn by National Geographic. See oversize file.","1932. Circular printed by the George Washington Bicentenial Committee of the Grand Lodge F. \u0026 A. M. of Indiana. Signed by Ja[me]s M. Clift, Grand Secretary. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the Exhibition of Portraits of George Washington and his Associates at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. 1932. Invitation from the Governor of Virginia to be present at a celbration honoroing the religious character of George Washington and the drafting of the statues of Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. 1932. \"George Washington the Churchman,\" a sermon by Rev[eren]d Frank Landon, Humphreys, delivered at Bethesda-by-the-sea, Palm Beach, Florida. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the American Tree Association entitled \"George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree Planting.\" 1932. Principal Events in the Life of George Washington. A map by the General Drafting Co., Inc. for Standard oil Company of New Jersey, giving no scale. 1933. \"Harvard's First L. L. D.\" An article from the Boston Daily Globe. 1934. Advance release of address delivered by Hon. R. Walton moore entitled, \"Washington the Statesman in his Home Country.\" Including two items of correspondence regarding the aforementioned item. 1937. Program of the Unveiling Exercises of a Portrait of George Washington in the Court House at New Kent Co., Va. 1938. \"Washington's Burgess Route,\" by the Rev. Arthur P. Gray. 1938. \"George Washington's Godfather of Child Baptized at Cologne in 1795\" including one item of correspondence relating to the article. 1938. George Washington Biography Calendar. 1939, April. Inaguration of Gen. George Washington [showing his and John Adams' routes to New York City, N.Y. and a plan of the city of New York]. A map by the United States Constitution Sequicentennial Commission, with scales of 5:20 and 4:4000. 1948. Washington, D.C. Paper, The Evening Star, article on a recent discovery of a George Washington letter to Samuel Galloway.","\"General Washington's Order Book in the American Revolution.\" \"Subscribers to the Life of Washington.\" Advertisement entitled \"Washington and His Generals.\" \"Washington's Farewell Address, September 19, 1796,\" issued by the National Association of Democratic Clubs. Pamphlet, Known Journeys of Washington to Williamsburg between May 28, 1748 and August, 1775, by Sir Arthur Gray. \"Places in Fredericksburg Associated with George Washington.\" Guide to the Washington Memorial at Valley Forge. Pamphlet, Music written by George M. Cohan entitled \"Father of the Land We Love.\" \"History of the Great Republic,\" p.20, referring to George Washington. Advertisement of Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co., using Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington. \"George Washington, the Engineer,\" by Charles Colfax Long, President, sons of the Revolution in the District of Colombia. A Brief History of Alexandria: Washington Lodge No. 22 and of its First Worshipful Master General George Washington. Newspaper articles relating to George Washington. Various prints relating to George Washington, including one rendition of the Washington Monument, and Washington's various headquarters during the American Revolution.","Prints, engravings, pictures, and photographs of portraits of George Washington. Lithograph design of George Washington Monument by Charles Parsons (1821-1910), a certificate of subscription signed by James K. Polk, G[eorge] M. Dallas, John Quincy Adams, H[enry] Clay, Albert Gallatin, and Dan[ie]l Webster. See oversize file.","1925 article from Collier's magazine entitled, \"She Knew Martha Washington,\" prints and engravings of Martha Washington, and a facsimile of her china [Transferred to Manuscripts Artifact Collection].","Materials related to Mount Vernon, \"Wakefield,\" and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association.","Includes: coat-of-arms of the Washington family; genealogical charts of the Washington family; material relating to the English branch of the Washington family, and their home, Sulgrave Manor, including a variation of a watercolor painting of the home, by Waller Scott; \"The Will of Mary Washington, Mother of George Washington, First President of the U.S.\"; extracts from the will of Col. John Washington. Also see oversize file.","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Facsimile Dinner Plate (Mss 39.1W25.01)","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","For preservation reasons, researchers are asked to use a digial surogate or published version of the original items, if available.","Patrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.","Special Collections Research Center","Washington, George, 1732-1799","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["George Washington Papers [in part: photostats, printed copies, typescripts], 1755/1932"],"collection_ssim":["George Washington Papers [in part: photostats, printed copies, typescripts], 1755/1932"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 W25","/repositories/2/resources/926"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 W25","/repositories/2/resources/926"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"creator_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creators_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Special Collections Research Center"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","For preservation reasons, researchers are asked to use a digial surogate or published version of the original items, if available."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The materials that comprise this collection were donated and purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections from numerous individuals between 1928 and 1997."],"access_subjects_ssim":["United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States--Presidents","Correspondence","Photocopies","Typescripts"],"access_subjects_ssm":["United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States--Presidents","Correspondence","Photocopies","Typescripts"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["3.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["3.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Photocopies","Typescripts"],"date_range_isim":[1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. 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H. Lee Washington; portrait engravings and prints of George Washington and places and events associated with him, including an original pen and ink sketch [ca. 1790] by Benjamin H. Latrobe; a piece of sheet music written in honor of George Washington by George M. Cohan; and various maps.","Original Washington letters in the collection include: Letter, 1796 June 26, George Washington to his nephew Robert Lewis concerning his retirement from public life; and letter, Letter, 1799 March 18, of George Washington to James McAlpine concerning the making of a suit; Letter, 1783 November 15, George Washington to Governor George Clinton (Acc. 1997.073).","Please note that, whenever available, patrons are required to use a digital surrogate, facsimile, or printed version instead of the original document.","18 July, 1755. G[eorge] Washington, Fort Cumberland, [Md.], to [Gov. Robert dinwiddie]. Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Dequesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monogehela. [ca. 18 July, 1755]. R. Orme, [Fort Cumberland, Md.] to Gov. [Robert Dinwiddie], n.p. Detailed report of surprise attack on them by French and Indians; mentions the bravery of [George] Washington and his small band of men. 13 September, 1771. Survey map of Washington's boyhood home along the Rappahannock River, opposite Fredericksburg. Surveyed by George Washington. See oversize file. 19 June, 1775. Commission of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army. Signed by John Cancock, President of Congress. See oversize file. June 1775-June, 1783. George Washington's accounts with the United States. 17 August-21 October, 1775. Orderly book of the camp at Cambidge, [Mass.], General Washington's headquarters. 17 October, 1777. John Hancock, Presid[en]t [of Congress], York Town, Pennsylvania, to the Assembly of the State of Virginia, [Williamsburg, Va.]. Transmits a copy of the returns from General [George] Washington, indicating the continental Army's dire need for clothing. 22 Oct. 1780. G[e]o[rge] Washington, H[ea]d Q[uarte]rs, Passaid Falls, [N.J.], to Geo[rge] Mason, Introduces Gen[era]l Gates Command, whose conduct is being investigated by Congress; tells of present problems, and relates feelings of despair that the struggle [American Revolution] has been based on false hopes; details changes which must take place in order to continue the war, including a permanent army, replenished funding, and a unified Congress. 22 May, [17]82. G[eorge] Washington, Newburgh, [N.Y.]. To Col. [Lewis] Nichola [sic] [Nicola]. Expresses wish to visit him [at Mount Vernon] soon; tells of news relating to the treaty [of Paris, 1783]; mention of the replacement of Doctor [Benjamin] Franklin; sentiments of affectionat friendship. See oversize file. 25 June, 1788. George Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to Sam[ue]l Powell, Thanks for the chair, which arrived \"in good order,\" and is \"handsome and neat\"; agricultural discussion including the mention of Sainfoin[?] grass seed, and Winlaw's threshing machine; critisizes Congress for their indecision in setting a new meeting place. 17 Sept. 1790. Washington's farewell address. See oversize file. Including correspondence relating to the gift. [ca. 1790]. Pen and ink sketch of George Washington made by [Benjamin H. Latrobe]. Including relative explanation. 18 May, 1794. G[eorge] Washington, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to his nephew, Robert Lewis, real estate discussion about lands owned in Winchester, [Va.], in Bath, and Berkeley counties, and along the Potomac [River]. 26 June, 1796. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.] to his nephew, Rob[er]t Lewis, n.p. Tells of upcoming schedule, including his retiring from public life on March 4, at which time \"no consideration under heaven that I can forsee shall again withdraw me from the walks of private life\"; mentions his mother's will in realtion to a dispute over some land on Accocoek Run; expresses sorrow at the death of Mrs. [Elizabeth Ball] Haynie, and readily agrees to care for her daughter in a monetary fashion; however, cannot have her stay at Mount Vernon because of his absence and later, much company, including the Ministers of France, Great Britain, and Portugal. Including items concerning the provenance and history of the letter 9 July, 1796. Document giving permission to Thomas Holder, captain of the ship Maria, to depart for spain, carrying a cargo of lumber. Signed by G[eorge] Washington and Edm[und] Randolph. See oversize file. 18 Mar. 1799. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to James McAlpine [Glasgow, Scotland]. Discussion of a custom-made suit, and gold thread needed. Including XCy. 1 p. 9 July, 1799. Will of George Washington. 11 May, 1896. Lawrence Washington, Alex[andria], Va., to Beverly Chew [?], n.p. Asks if he would be interested to buy, and at what pice, an original bookplate of Gen[era]l [George] Washington. Fragment of letter signed by George Washington.","Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Duquesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monongahela.","1754. Title page of a book, The Journal of Major George Washington, printed in Williamsburg, Va. 1800. Funeral oration delivered by Henry Lee, on the death of George Washington, printed in The Western Spy, and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinati, [Ohio]. See oversize file. 1839. Monuments of Washington's Petriotism: An Appeal to the public b P.W. Gallaudet. 1841. monuments of Washington's patriotism: an appeal to the public by P.W. Gallaudet. 1859. James Ross Snowdon, Director of the Mint of the United States, requesting, through a circular, anyone owning medals, coins, or tokens bearking Washington's name or head to turn them into him to supply the cabinet with a \"full set of these interesting materials.\" 1877. Daily Richmond Dispatch article entitled \"Washington--Pater Patriae.\" 1883. Invitation from the chamber of commerce of the state of New York to Benjamin S. Ewell for the unveiling of the statue of George Washington in Wall Street. PM. Framed. Missing 10-25-82 1895. The Spirit of '76, a monthly publication showing on its front cover a photograph of Washington's marriage to Martha Custis in 1759. 1897. Article from The Spirit of '76 about the relationship between George Washington and Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth. 1917. Booklet advertising the plight of French children after World War I, and asking for assistance, relating the French's help to America (and George Washington) during the Revolution. 1920. Selections and annotations about a notebook written by Washington while in Va. in 1757. Edited by Victor Hugo Paltsits. 1925. Program of official ceremony celebrating the 193rd birthday of George Washington. 1925. Anniversary of the Birth of Washington: Address of Rep. R. Walton moore of Virginia at the Annual Washington Banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1929. The George Washington Scandals, by John C. Fitzpatrick. Bulletin No. 1 of the Washington Society of Alexandria, [Va.]. PM. 1930. \"When Washington's Sweetheart Fainted,\" a pamphlet advertisign restored Colonial Williamsburg.","Patrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.","Engraved by H.H. Hall's Sons, New York","Map drawn by National Geographic. See oversize file.","1932. Circular printed by the George Washington Bicentenial Committee of the Grand Lodge F. \u0026 A. M. of Indiana. Signed by Ja[me]s M. Clift, Grand Secretary. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the Exhibition of Portraits of George Washington and his Associates at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. 1932. Invitation from the Governor of Virginia to be present at a celbration honoroing the religious character of George Washington and the drafting of the statues of Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. 1932. \"George Washington the Churchman,\" a sermon by Rev[eren]d Frank Landon, Humphreys, delivered at Bethesda-by-the-sea, Palm Beach, Florida. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the American Tree Association entitled \"George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree Planting.\" 1932. Principal Events in the Life of George Washington. A map by the General Drafting Co., Inc. for Standard oil Company of New Jersey, giving no scale. 1933. \"Harvard's First L. L. D.\" An article from the Boston Daily Globe. 1934. Advance release of address delivered by Hon. R. Walton moore entitled, \"Washington the Statesman in his Home Country.\" Including two items of correspondence regarding the aforementioned item. 1937. Program of the Unveiling Exercises of a Portrait of George Washington in the Court House at New Kent Co., Va. 1938. \"Washington's Burgess Route,\" by the Rev. Arthur P. Gray. 1938. \"George Washington's Godfather of Child Baptized at Cologne in 1795\" including one item of correspondence relating to the article. 1938. George Washington Biography Calendar. 1939, April. Inaguration of Gen. George Washington [showing his and John Adams' routes to New York City, N.Y. and a plan of the city of New York]. A map by the United States Constitution Sequicentennial Commission, with scales of 5:20 and 4:4000. 1948. Washington, D.C. Paper, The Evening Star, article on a recent discovery of a George Washington letter to Samuel Galloway.","\"General Washington's Order Book in the American Revolution.\" \"Subscribers to the Life of Washington.\" Advertisement entitled \"Washington and His Generals.\" \"Washington's Farewell Address, September 19, 1796,\" issued by the National Association of Democratic Clubs. Pamphlet, Known Journeys of Washington to Williamsburg between May 28, 1748 and August, 1775, by Sir Arthur Gray. \"Places in Fredericksburg Associated with George Washington.\" Guide to the Washington Memorial at Valley Forge. Pamphlet, Music written by George M. Cohan entitled \"Father of the Land We Love.\" \"History of the Great Republic,\" p.20, referring to George Washington. Advertisement of Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co., using Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington. \"George Washington, the Engineer,\" by Charles Colfax Long, President, sons of the Revolution in the District of Colombia. A Brief History of Alexandria: Washington Lodge No. 22 and of its First Worshipful Master General George Washington. Newspaper articles relating to George Washington. Various prints relating to George Washington, including one rendition of the Washington Monument, and Washington's various headquarters during the American Revolution.","Prints, engravings, pictures, and photographs of portraits of George Washington. Lithograph design of George Washington Monument by Charles Parsons (1821-1910), a certificate of subscription signed by James K. Polk, G[eorge] M. Dallas, John Quincy Adams, H[enry] Clay, Albert Gallatin, and Dan[ie]l Webster. See oversize file.","1925 article from Collier's magazine entitled, \"She Knew Martha Washington,\" prints and engravings of Martha Washington, and a facsimile of her china [Transferred to Manuscripts Artifact Collection].","Materials related to Mount Vernon, \"Wakefield,\" and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association.","Includes: coat-of-arms of the Washington family; genealogical charts of the Washington family; material relating to the English branch of the Washington family, and their home, Sulgrave Manor, including a variation of a watercolor painting of the home, by Waller Scott; \"The Will of Mary Washington, Mother of George Washington, First President of the U.S.\"; extracts from the will of Col. John Washington. Also see oversize file."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArtifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Facsimile Dinner Plate (Mss 39.1W25.01)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Facsimile Dinner Plate (Mss 39.1W25.01)"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor preservation reasons, researchers are asked to use a digial surogate or published version of the original items, if available.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003ePatrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:","Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","For preservation reasons, researchers are asked to use a digial surogate or published version of the original items, if available.","Patrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"names_coll_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":20,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:48:40.184Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePhotostats, typescripts, original and printed copies of letters and papers of and about George Washington, Martha Washington and Mary Ball Washington; manuscript of \"The Washingtons of Sulgrave\" by S. H. Lee Washington; portrait engravings and prints of George Washington and places and events associated with him, including an original pen and ink sketch [ca. 1790] by Benjamin H. Latrobe; a piece of sheet music written in honor of George Washington by George M. Cohan; and various maps. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal Washington letters in the collection include: Letter, 1796 June 26, George Washington to his nephew Robert Lewis concerning his retirement from public life; and letter, Letter, 1799 March 18, of George Washington to James McAlpine concerning the making of a suit; Letter, 1783 November 15, George Washington to Governor George Clinton (Acc. 1997.073).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease note that, whenever available, patrons are required to use a digital surrogate, facsimile, or printed version instead of the original document.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003e18 July, 1755. G[eorge] Washington, Fort Cumberland, [Md.], to [Gov. Robert dinwiddie]. Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Dequesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monogehela. [ca. 18 July, 1755]. R. Orme, [Fort Cumberland, Md.] to Gov. [Robert Dinwiddie], n.p. Detailed report of surprise attack on them by French and Indians; mentions the bravery of [George] Washington and his small band of men. 13 September, 1771. Survey map of Washington's boyhood home along the Rappahannock River, opposite Fredericksburg. Surveyed by George Washington. See oversize file. 19 June, 1775. Commission of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army. Signed by John Cancock, President of Congress. See oversize file. June 1775-June, 1783. George Washington's accounts with the United States. 17 August-21 October, 1775. Orderly book of the camp at Cambidge, [Mass.], General Washington's headquarters. 17 October, 1777. John Hancock, Presid[en]t [of Congress], York Town, Pennsylvania, to the Assembly of the State of Virginia, [Williamsburg, Va.]. Transmits a copy of the returns from General [George] Washington, indicating the continental Army's dire need for clothing. 22 Oct. 1780. G[e]o[rge] Washington, H[ea]d Q[uarte]rs, Passaid Falls, [N.J.], to Geo[rge] Mason, Introduces Gen[era]l Gates Command, whose conduct is being investigated by Congress; tells of present problems, and relates feelings of despair that the struggle [American Revolution] has been based on false hopes; details changes which must take place in order to continue the war, including a permanent army, replenished funding, and a unified Congress. 22 May, [17]82. G[eorge] Washington, Newburgh, [N.Y.]. To Col. [Lewis] Nichola [sic] [Nicola]. Expresses wish to visit him [at Mount Vernon] soon; tells of news relating to the treaty [of Paris, 1783]; mention of the replacement of Doctor [Benjamin] Franklin; sentiments of affectionat friendship. See oversize file. 25 June, 1788. George Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to Sam[ue]l Powell, Thanks for the chair, which arrived \"in good order,\" and is \"handsome and neat\"; agricultural discussion including the mention of Sainfoin[?] grass seed, and Winlaw's threshing machine; critisizes Congress for their indecision in setting a new meeting place. 17 Sept. 1790. Washington's farewell address. See oversize file. Including correspondence relating to the gift. [ca. 1790]. Pen and ink sketch of George Washington made by [Benjamin H. Latrobe]. Including relative explanation. 18 May, 1794. G[eorge] Washington, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to his nephew, Robert Lewis, real estate discussion about lands owned in Winchester, [Va.], in Bath, and Berkeley counties, and along the Potomac [River]. 26 June, 1796. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.] to his nephew, Rob[er]t Lewis, n.p. Tells of upcoming schedule, including his retiring from public life on March 4, at which time \"no consideration under heaven that I can forsee shall again withdraw me from the walks of private life\"; mentions his mother's will in realtion to a dispute over some land on Accocoek Run; expresses sorrow at the death of Mrs. [Elizabeth Ball] Haynie, and readily agrees to care for her daughter in a monetary fashion; however, cannot have her stay at Mount Vernon because of his absence and later, much company, including the Ministers of France, Great Britain, and Portugal. Including items concerning the provenance and history of the letter 9 July, 1796. Document giving permission to Thomas Holder, captain of the ship Maria, to depart for spain, carrying a cargo of lumber. Signed by G[eorge] Washington and Edm[und] Randolph. See oversize file. 18 Mar. 1799. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to James McAlpine [Glasgow, Scotland]. Discussion of a custom-made suit, and gold thread needed. Including XCy. 1 p. 9 July, 1799. Will of George Washington. 11 May, 1896. Lawrence Washington, Alex[andria], Va., to Beverly Chew [?], n.p. Asks if he would be interested to buy, and at what pice, an original bookplate of Gen[era]l [George] Washington. Fragment of letter signed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Duquesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monongahela.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1754. Title page of a book, The Journal of Major George Washington, printed in Williamsburg, Va. 1800. Funeral oration delivered by Henry Lee, on the death of George Washington, printed in The Western Spy, and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinati, [Ohio]. See oversize file. 1839. Monuments of Washington's Petriotism: An Appeal to the public b P.W. Gallaudet. 1841. monuments of Washington's patriotism: an appeal to the public by P.W. Gallaudet. 1859. James Ross Snowdon, Director of the Mint of the United States, requesting, through a circular, anyone owning medals, coins, or tokens bearking Washington's name or head to turn them into him to supply the cabinet with a \"full set of these interesting materials.\" 1877. Daily Richmond Dispatch article entitled \"Washington--Pater Patriae.\" 1883. Invitation from the chamber of commerce of the state of New York to Benjamin S. Ewell for the unveiling of the statue of George Washington in Wall Street. PM. Framed. Missing 10-25-82 1895. The Spirit of '76, a monthly publication showing on its front cover a photograph of Washington's marriage to Martha Custis in 1759. 1897. Article from The Spirit of '76 about the relationship between George Washington and Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth. 1917. Booklet advertising the plight of French children after World War I, and asking for assistance, relating the French's help to America (and George Washington) during the Revolution. 1920. Selections and annotations about a notebook written by Washington while in Va. in 1757. Edited by Victor Hugo Paltsits. 1925. Program of official ceremony celebrating the 193rd birthday of George Washington. 1925. Anniversary of the Birth of Washington: Address of Rep. R. Walton moore of Virginia at the Annual Washington Banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1929. The George Washington Scandals, by John C. Fitzpatrick. Bulletin No. 1 of the Washington Society of Alexandria, [Va.]. PM. 1930. \"When Washington's Sweetheart Fainted,\" a pamphlet advertisign restored Colonial Williamsburg.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePatrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEngraved by H.H. Hall's Sons, New York\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMap drawn by National Geographic. See oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1932. Circular printed by the George Washington Bicentenial Committee of the Grand Lodge F. \u0026amp; A. M. of Indiana. Signed by Ja[me]s M. Clift, Grand Secretary. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the Exhibition of Portraits of George Washington and his Associates at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. 1932. Invitation from the Governor of Virginia to be present at a celbration honoroing the religious character of George Washington and the drafting of the statues of Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. 1932. \"George Washington the Churchman,\" a sermon by Rev[eren]d Frank Landon, Humphreys, delivered at Bethesda-by-the-sea, Palm Beach, Florida. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the American Tree Association entitled \"George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree Planting.\" 1932. Principal Events in the Life of George Washington. A map by the General Drafting Co., Inc. for Standard oil Company of New Jersey, giving no scale. 1933. \"Harvard's First L. L. D.\" An article from the Boston Daily Globe. 1934. Advance release of address delivered by Hon. R. Walton moore entitled, \"Washington the Statesman in his Home Country.\" Including two items of correspondence regarding the aforementioned item. 1937. Program of the Unveiling Exercises of a Portrait of George Washington in the Court House at New Kent Co., Va. 1938. \"Washington's Burgess Route,\" by the Rev. Arthur P. Gray. 1938. \"George Washington's Godfather of Child Baptized at Cologne in 1795\" including one item of correspondence relating to the article. 1938. George Washington Biography Calendar. 1939, April. Inaguration of Gen. George Washington [showing his and John Adams' routes to New York City, N.Y. and a plan of the city of New York]. A map by the United States Constitution Sequicentennial Commission, with scales of 5:20 and 4:4000. 1948. Washington, D.C. Paper, The Evening Star, article on a recent discovery of a George Washington letter to Samuel Galloway.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"General Washington's Order Book in the American Revolution.\" \"Subscribers to the Life of Washington.\" Advertisement entitled \"Washington and His Generals.\" \"Washington's Farewell Address, September 19, 1796,\" issued by the National Association of Democratic Clubs. Pamphlet, Known Journeys of Washington to Williamsburg between May 28, 1748 and August, 1775, by Sir Arthur Gray. \"Places in Fredericksburg Associated with George Washington.\" Guide to the Washington Memorial at Valley Forge. Pamphlet, Music written by George M. Cohan entitled \"Father of the Land We Love.\" \"History of the Great Republic,\" p.20, referring to George Washington. Advertisement of Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co., using Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington. \"George Washington, the Engineer,\" by Charles Colfax Long, President, sons of the Revolution in the District of Colombia. A Brief History of Alexandria: Washington Lodge No. 22 and of its First Worshipful Master General George Washington. Newspaper articles relating to George Washington. Various prints relating to George Washington, including one rendition of the Washington Monument, and Washington's various headquarters during the American Revolution.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrints, engravings, pictures, and photographs of portraits of George Washington. Lithograph design of George Washington Monument by Charles Parsons (1821-1910), a certificate of subscription signed by James K. Polk, G[eorge] M. Dallas, John Quincy Adams, H[enry] Clay, Albert Gallatin, and Dan[ie]l Webster. See oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1925 article from Collier's magazine entitled, \"She Knew Martha Washington,\" prints and engravings of Martha Washington, and a facsimile of her china [Transferred to Manuscripts Artifact Collection].\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterials related to Mount Vernon, \"Wakefield,\" and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes: coat-of-arms of the Washington family; genealogical charts of the Washington family; material relating to the English branch of the Washington family, and their home, Sulgrave Manor, including a variation of a watercolor painting of the home, by Waller Scott; \"The Will of Mary Washington, Mother of George Washington, First President of the U.S.\"; extracts from the will of Col. John Washington. Also see oversize file.\u003c/p\u003e"],"collection":{"numFound":1,"start":0,"numFoundExact":true,"docs":[{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_926","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_926","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_926","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_926","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_926.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Washington, George, Papers","title_ssm":["George Washington Papers [in part: photostats, printed copies, typescripts]"],"title_tesim":["George Washington Papers [in part: photostats, printed copies, typescripts]"],"unitdate_ssm":["1755-1932"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1755-1932"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1755/1932"],"normalized_title_ssm":["George Washington Papers [in part: photostats, printed copies, typescripts], 1755/1932"],"text":["George Washington Papers [in part: photostats, printed copies, typescripts], 1755/1932","Mss. 39.1 W25","/repositories/2/resources/926","United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States--Presidents","Correspondence","Photocopies","Typescripts","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","George Washington (February 22, 1732 - December 14, 1799) led America's Continental Army to victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783), and in 1789 was elected the first President of the United States of America. He served two four-year terms from 1789 to 1797. Washington served as the first American Chancellor of the College of William and Mary from 1788 to 1799.","Box and folder list inventory completed by Zach Woodward, SCRC staff, in March 2011.","For other Washington material, see Dunmore Family Papers (I) (Mss. 65 D92), Dismal Swamp Collection (Mss. 39.2 D63), Powell Family Papers (Mss. 65 P875) and Leven Powell Papers (Mss. 65 P87).","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Facsimile Dinner Plate (Mss 39.1W25.01)","Photostats, typescripts, original and printed copies of letters and papers of and about George Washington, Martha Washington and Mary Ball Washington; manuscript of \"The Washingtons of Sulgrave\" by S. H. Lee Washington; portrait engravings and prints of George Washington and places and events associated with him, including an original pen and ink sketch [ca. 1790] by Benjamin H. Latrobe; a piece of sheet music written in honor of George Washington by George M. Cohan; and various maps.","Original Washington letters in the collection include: Letter, 1796 June 26, George Washington to his nephew Robert Lewis concerning his retirement from public life; and letter, Letter, 1799 March 18, of George Washington to James McAlpine concerning the making of a suit; Letter, 1783 November 15, George Washington to Governor George Clinton (Acc. 1997.073).","Please note that, whenever available, patrons are required to use a digital surrogate, facsimile, or printed version instead of the original document.","18 July, 1755. G[eorge] Washington, Fort Cumberland, [Md.], to [Gov. Robert dinwiddie]. Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Dequesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monogehela. [ca. 18 July, 1755]. R. Orme, [Fort Cumberland, Md.] to Gov. [Robert Dinwiddie], n.p. Detailed report of surprise attack on them by French and Indians; mentions the bravery of [George] Washington and his small band of men. 13 September, 1771. Survey map of Washington's boyhood home along the Rappahannock River, opposite Fredericksburg. Surveyed by George Washington. See oversize file. 19 June, 1775. Commission of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army. Signed by John Cancock, President of Congress. See oversize file. June 1775-June, 1783. George Washington's accounts with the United States. 17 August-21 October, 1775. Orderly book of the camp at Cambidge, [Mass.], General Washington's headquarters. 17 October, 1777. John Hancock, Presid[en]t [of Congress], York Town, Pennsylvania, to the Assembly of the State of Virginia, [Williamsburg, Va.]. Transmits a copy of the returns from General [George] Washington, indicating the continental Army's dire need for clothing. 22 Oct. 1780. G[e]o[rge] Washington, H[ea]d Q[uarte]rs, Passaid Falls, [N.J.], to Geo[rge] Mason, Introduces Gen[era]l Gates Command, whose conduct is being investigated by Congress; tells of present problems, and relates feelings of despair that the struggle [American Revolution] has been based on false hopes; details changes which must take place in order to continue the war, including a permanent army, replenished funding, and a unified Congress. 22 May, [17]82. G[eorge] Washington, Newburgh, [N.Y.]. To Col. [Lewis] Nichola [sic] [Nicola]. Expresses wish to visit him [at Mount Vernon] soon; tells of news relating to the treaty [of Paris, 1783]; mention of the replacement of Doctor [Benjamin] Franklin; sentiments of affectionat friendship. See oversize file. 25 June, 1788. George Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to Sam[ue]l Powell, Thanks for the chair, which arrived \"in good order,\" and is \"handsome and neat\"; agricultural discussion including the mention of Sainfoin[?] grass seed, and Winlaw's threshing machine; critisizes Congress for their indecision in setting a new meeting place. 17 Sept. 1790. Washington's farewell address. See oversize file. Including correspondence relating to the gift. [ca. 1790]. Pen and ink sketch of George Washington made by [Benjamin H. Latrobe]. Including relative explanation. 18 May, 1794. G[eorge] Washington, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to his nephew, Robert Lewis, real estate discussion about lands owned in Winchester, [Va.], in Bath, and Berkeley counties, and along the Potomac [River]. 26 June, 1796. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.] to his nephew, Rob[er]t Lewis, n.p. Tells of upcoming schedule, including his retiring from public life on March 4, at which time \"no consideration under heaven that I can forsee shall again withdraw me from the walks of private life\"; mentions his mother's will in realtion to a dispute over some land on Accocoek Run; expresses sorrow at the death of Mrs. [Elizabeth Ball] Haynie, and readily agrees to care for her daughter in a monetary fashion; however, cannot have her stay at Mount Vernon because of his absence and later, much company, including the Ministers of France, Great Britain, and Portugal. Including items concerning the provenance and history of the letter 9 July, 1796. Document giving permission to Thomas Holder, captain of the ship Maria, to depart for spain, carrying a cargo of lumber. Signed by G[eorge] Washington and Edm[und] Randolph. See oversize file. 18 Mar. 1799. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to James McAlpine [Glasgow, Scotland]. Discussion of a custom-made suit, and gold thread needed. Including XCy. 1 p. 9 July, 1799. Will of George Washington. 11 May, 1896. Lawrence Washington, Alex[andria], Va., to Beverly Chew [?], n.p. Asks if he would be interested to buy, and at what pice, an original bookplate of Gen[era]l [George] Washington. Fragment of letter signed by George Washington.","Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Duquesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monongahela.","1754. Title page of a book, The Journal of Major George Washington, printed in Williamsburg, Va. 1800. Funeral oration delivered by Henry Lee, on the death of George Washington, printed in The Western Spy, and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinati, [Ohio]. See oversize file. 1839. Monuments of Washington's Petriotism: An Appeal to the public b P.W. Gallaudet. 1841. monuments of Washington's patriotism: an appeal to the public by P.W. Gallaudet. 1859. James Ross Snowdon, Director of the Mint of the United States, requesting, through a circular, anyone owning medals, coins, or tokens bearking Washington's name or head to turn them into him to supply the cabinet with a \"full set of these interesting materials.\" 1877. Daily Richmond Dispatch article entitled \"Washington--Pater Patriae.\" 1883. Invitation from the chamber of commerce of the state of New York to Benjamin S. Ewell for the unveiling of the statue of George Washington in Wall Street. PM. Framed. Missing 10-25-82 1895. The Spirit of '76, a monthly publication showing on its front cover a photograph of Washington's marriage to Martha Custis in 1759. 1897. Article from The Spirit of '76 about the relationship between George Washington and Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth. 1917. Booklet advertising the plight of French children after World War I, and asking for assistance, relating the French's help to America (and George Washington) during the Revolution. 1920. Selections and annotations about a notebook written by Washington while in Va. in 1757. Edited by Victor Hugo Paltsits. 1925. Program of official ceremony celebrating the 193rd birthday of George Washington. 1925. Anniversary of the Birth of Washington: Address of Rep. R. Walton moore of Virginia at the Annual Washington Banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1929. The George Washington Scandals, by John C. Fitzpatrick. Bulletin No. 1 of the Washington Society of Alexandria, [Va.]. PM. 1930. \"When Washington's Sweetheart Fainted,\" a pamphlet advertisign restored Colonial Williamsburg.","Patrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.","Engraved by H.H. Hall's Sons, New York","Map drawn by National Geographic. See oversize file.","1932. Circular printed by the George Washington Bicentenial Committee of the Grand Lodge F. \u0026 A. M. of Indiana. Signed by Ja[me]s M. Clift, Grand Secretary. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the Exhibition of Portraits of George Washington and his Associates at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. 1932. Invitation from the Governor of Virginia to be present at a celbration honoroing the religious character of George Washington and the drafting of the statues of Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. 1932. \"George Washington the Churchman,\" a sermon by Rev[eren]d Frank Landon, Humphreys, delivered at Bethesda-by-the-sea, Palm Beach, Florida. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the American Tree Association entitled \"George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree Planting.\" 1932. Principal Events in the Life of George Washington. A map by the General Drafting Co., Inc. for Standard oil Company of New Jersey, giving no scale. 1933. \"Harvard's First L. L. D.\" An article from the Boston Daily Globe. 1934. Advance release of address delivered by Hon. R. Walton moore entitled, \"Washington the Statesman in his Home Country.\" Including two items of correspondence regarding the aforementioned item. 1937. Program of the Unveiling Exercises of a Portrait of George Washington in the Court House at New Kent Co., Va. 1938. \"Washington's Burgess Route,\" by the Rev. Arthur P. Gray. 1938. \"George Washington's Godfather of Child Baptized at Cologne in 1795\" including one item of correspondence relating to the article. 1938. George Washington Biography Calendar. 1939, April. Inaguration of Gen. George Washington [showing his and John Adams' routes to New York City, N.Y. and a plan of the city of New York]. A map by the United States Constitution Sequicentennial Commission, with scales of 5:20 and 4:4000. 1948. Washington, D.C. Paper, The Evening Star, article on a recent discovery of a George Washington letter to Samuel Galloway.","\"General Washington's Order Book in the American Revolution.\" \"Subscribers to the Life of Washington.\" Advertisement entitled \"Washington and His Generals.\" \"Washington's Farewell Address, September 19, 1796,\" issued by the National Association of Democratic Clubs. Pamphlet, Known Journeys of Washington to Williamsburg between May 28, 1748 and August, 1775, by Sir Arthur Gray. \"Places in Fredericksburg Associated with George Washington.\" Guide to the Washington Memorial at Valley Forge. Pamphlet, Music written by George M. Cohan entitled \"Father of the Land We Love.\" \"History of the Great Republic,\" p.20, referring to George Washington. Advertisement of Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co., using Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington. \"George Washington, the Engineer,\" by Charles Colfax Long, President, sons of the Revolution in the District of Colombia. A Brief History of Alexandria: Washington Lodge No. 22 and of its First Worshipful Master General George Washington. Newspaper articles relating to George Washington. Various prints relating to George Washington, including one rendition of the Washington Monument, and Washington's various headquarters during the American Revolution.","Prints, engravings, pictures, and photographs of portraits of George Washington. Lithograph design of George Washington Monument by Charles Parsons (1821-1910), a certificate of subscription signed by James K. Polk, G[eorge] M. Dallas, John Quincy Adams, H[enry] Clay, Albert Gallatin, and Dan[ie]l Webster. See oversize file.","1925 article from Collier's magazine entitled, \"She Knew Martha Washington,\" prints and engravings of Martha Washington, and a facsimile of her china [Transferred to Manuscripts Artifact Collection].","Materials related to Mount Vernon, \"Wakefield,\" and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association.","Includes: coat-of-arms of the Washington family; genealogical charts of the Washington family; material relating to the English branch of the Washington family, and their home, Sulgrave Manor, including a variation of a watercolor painting of the home, by Waller Scott; \"The Will of Mary Washington, Mother of George Washington, First President of the U.S.\"; extracts from the will of Col. John Washington. Also see oversize file.","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Facsimile Dinner Plate (Mss 39.1W25.01)","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","For preservation reasons, researchers are asked to use a digial surogate or published version of the original items, if available.","Patrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.","Special Collections Research Center","Washington, George, 1732-1799","English"],"collection_title_tesim":["George Washington Papers [in part: photostats, printed copies, typescripts], 1755/1932"],"collection_ssim":["George Washington Papers [in part: photostats, printed copies, typescripts], 1755/1932"],"level_ssm":["collection"],"level_ssim":["Collection"],"unitid_ssm":["Mss. 39.1 W25","/repositories/2/resources/926"],"unitid_tesim":["Mss. 39.1 W25","/repositories/2/resources/926"],"repository_ssm":["College of William and Mary"],"repository_ssim":["College of William and Mary"],"creator_ssm":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"creator_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"creator_persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"creator_corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"creators_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799","Special Collections Research Center"],"access_terms_ssm":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","For preservation reasons, researchers are asked to use a digial surogate or published version of the original items, if available."],"acqinfo_ssim":["The materials that comprise this collection were donated and purchased by W\u0026M Special Collections from numerous individuals between 1928 and 1997."],"access_subjects_ssim":["United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States--Presidents","Correspondence","Photocopies","Typescripts"],"access_subjects_ssm":["United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783","United States--Presidents","Correspondence","Photocopies","Typescripts"],"has_online_content_ssim":["false"],"extent_ssm":["3.00 Linear Feet"],"extent_tesim":["3.00 Linear Feet"],"genreform_ssim":["Correspondence","Photocopies","Typescripts"],"date_range_isim":[1755,1756,1757,1758,1759,1760,1761,1762,1763,1764,1765,1766,1767,1768,1769,1770,1771,1772,1773,1774,1775,1776,1777,1778,1779,1780,1781,1782,1783,1784,1785,1786,1787,1788,1789,1790,1791,1792,1793,1794,1795,1796,1797,1798,1799,1800,1801,1802,1803,1804,1805,1806,1807,1808,1809,1810,1811,1812,1813,1814,1815,1816,1817,1818,1819,1820,1821,1822,1823,1824,1825,1826,1827,1828,1829,1830,1831,1832,1833,1834,1835,1836,1837,1838,1839,1840,1841,1842,1843,1844,1845,1846,1847,1848,1849,1850,1851,1852,1853,1854,1855,1856,1857,1858,1859,1860,1861,1862,1863,1864,1865,1866,1867,1868,1869,1870,1871,1872,1873,1874,1875,1876,1877,1878,1879,1880,1881,1882,1883,1884,1885,1886,1887,1888,1889,1890,1891,1892,1893,1894,1895,1896,1897,1898,1899,1900,1901,1902,1903,1904,1905,1906,1907,1908,1909,1910,1911,1912,1913,1914,1915,1916,1917,1918,1919,1920,1921,1922,1923,1924,1925,1926,1927,1928,1929,1930,1931,1932],"accessrestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eCollection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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H. Lee Washington; portrait engravings and prints of George Washington and places and events associated with him, including an original pen and ink sketch [ca. 1790] by Benjamin H. Latrobe; a piece of sheet music written in honor of George Washington by George M. Cohan; and various maps.","Original Washington letters in the collection include: Letter, 1796 June 26, George Washington to his nephew Robert Lewis concerning his retirement from public life; and letter, Letter, 1799 March 18, of George Washington to James McAlpine concerning the making of a suit; Letter, 1783 November 15, George Washington to Governor George Clinton (Acc. 1997.073).","Please note that, whenever available, patrons are required to use a digital surrogate, facsimile, or printed version instead of the original document.","18 July, 1755. G[eorge] Washington, Fort Cumberland, [Md.], to [Gov. Robert dinwiddie]. Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Dequesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monogehela. [ca. 18 July, 1755]. R. Orme, [Fort Cumberland, Md.] to Gov. [Robert Dinwiddie], n.p. Detailed report of surprise attack on them by French and Indians; mentions the bravery of [George] Washington and his small band of men. 13 September, 1771. Survey map of Washington's boyhood home along the Rappahannock River, opposite Fredericksburg. Surveyed by George Washington. See oversize file. 19 June, 1775. Commission of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army. Signed by John Cancock, President of Congress. See oversize file. June 1775-June, 1783. George Washington's accounts with the United States. 17 August-21 October, 1775. Orderly book of the camp at Cambidge, [Mass.], General Washington's headquarters. 17 October, 1777. John Hancock, Presid[en]t [of Congress], York Town, Pennsylvania, to the Assembly of the State of Virginia, [Williamsburg, Va.]. Transmits a copy of the returns from General [George] Washington, indicating the continental Army's dire need for clothing. 22 Oct. 1780. G[e]o[rge] Washington, H[ea]d Q[uarte]rs, Passaid Falls, [N.J.], to Geo[rge] Mason, Introduces Gen[era]l Gates Command, whose conduct is being investigated by Congress; tells of present problems, and relates feelings of despair that the struggle [American Revolution] has been based on false hopes; details changes which must take place in order to continue the war, including a permanent army, replenished funding, and a unified Congress. 22 May, [17]82. G[eorge] Washington, Newburgh, [N.Y.]. To Col. [Lewis] Nichola [sic] [Nicola]. Expresses wish to visit him [at Mount Vernon] soon; tells of news relating to the treaty [of Paris, 1783]; mention of the replacement of Doctor [Benjamin] Franklin; sentiments of affectionat friendship. See oversize file. 25 June, 1788. George Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to Sam[ue]l Powell, Thanks for the chair, which arrived \"in good order,\" and is \"handsome and neat\"; agricultural discussion including the mention of Sainfoin[?] grass seed, and Winlaw's threshing machine; critisizes Congress for their indecision in setting a new meeting place. 17 Sept. 1790. Washington's farewell address. See oversize file. Including correspondence relating to the gift. [ca. 1790]. Pen and ink sketch of George Washington made by [Benjamin H. Latrobe]. Including relative explanation. 18 May, 1794. G[eorge] Washington, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to his nephew, Robert Lewis, real estate discussion about lands owned in Winchester, [Va.], in Bath, and Berkeley counties, and along the Potomac [River]. 26 June, 1796. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.] to his nephew, Rob[er]t Lewis, n.p. Tells of upcoming schedule, including his retiring from public life on March 4, at which time \"no consideration under heaven that I can forsee shall again withdraw me from the walks of private life\"; mentions his mother's will in realtion to a dispute over some land on Accocoek Run; expresses sorrow at the death of Mrs. [Elizabeth Ball] Haynie, and readily agrees to care for her daughter in a monetary fashion; however, cannot have her stay at Mount Vernon because of his absence and later, much company, including the Ministers of France, Great Britain, and Portugal. Including items concerning the provenance and history of the letter 9 July, 1796. Document giving permission to Thomas Holder, captain of the ship Maria, to depart for spain, carrying a cargo of lumber. Signed by G[eorge] Washington and Edm[und] Randolph. See oversize file. 18 Mar. 1799. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to James McAlpine [Glasgow, Scotland]. Discussion of a custom-made suit, and gold thread needed. Including XCy. 1 p. 9 July, 1799. Will of George Washington. 11 May, 1896. Lawrence Washington, Alex[andria], Va., to Beverly Chew [?], n.p. Asks if he would be interested to buy, and at what pice, an original bookplate of Gen[era]l [George] Washington. Fragment of letter signed by George Washington.","Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Duquesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monongahela.","1754. Title page of a book, The Journal of Major George Washington, printed in Williamsburg, Va. 1800. Funeral oration delivered by Henry Lee, on the death of George Washington, printed in The Western Spy, and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinati, [Ohio]. See oversize file. 1839. Monuments of Washington's Petriotism: An Appeal to the public b P.W. Gallaudet. 1841. monuments of Washington's patriotism: an appeal to the public by P.W. Gallaudet. 1859. James Ross Snowdon, Director of the Mint of the United States, requesting, through a circular, anyone owning medals, coins, or tokens bearking Washington's name or head to turn them into him to supply the cabinet with a \"full set of these interesting materials.\" 1877. Daily Richmond Dispatch article entitled \"Washington--Pater Patriae.\" 1883. Invitation from the chamber of commerce of the state of New York to Benjamin S. Ewell for the unveiling of the statue of George Washington in Wall Street. PM. Framed. Missing 10-25-82 1895. The Spirit of '76, a monthly publication showing on its front cover a photograph of Washington's marriage to Martha Custis in 1759. 1897. Article from The Spirit of '76 about the relationship between George Washington and Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth. 1917. Booklet advertising the plight of French children after World War I, and asking for assistance, relating the French's help to America (and George Washington) during the Revolution. 1920. Selections and annotations about a notebook written by Washington while in Va. in 1757. Edited by Victor Hugo Paltsits. 1925. Program of official ceremony celebrating the 193rd birthday of George Washington. 1925. Anniversary of the Birth of Washington: Address of Rep. R. Walton moore of Virginia at the Annual Washington Banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1929. The George Washington Scandals, by John C. Fitzpatrick. Bulletin No. 1 of the Washington Society of Alexandria, [Va.]. PM. 1930. \"When Washington's Sweetheart Fainted,\" a pamphlet advertisign restored Colonial Williamsburg.","Patrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.","Engraved by H.H. Hall's Sons, New York","Map drawn by National Geographic. See oversize file.","1932. Circular printed by the George Washington Bicentenial Committee of the Grand Lodge F. \u0026 A. M. of Indiana. Signed by Ja[me]s M. Clift, Grand Secretary. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the Exhibition of Portraits of George Washington and his Associates at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington D.C. 1932. Invitation from the Governor of Virginia to be present at a celbration honoroing the religious character of George Washington and the drafting of the statues of Religious Liberty and Separation of Church and State. 1932. \"George Washington the Churchman,\" a sermon by Rev[eren]d Frank Landon, Humphreys, delivered at Bethesda-by-the-sea, Palm Beach, Florida. 1932. Pamphlet printed in conjunction with the American Tree Association entitled \"George Washington Bi-Centennial Tree Planting.\" 1932. Principal Events in the Life of George Washington. A map by the General Drafting Co., Inc. for Standard oil Company of New Jersey, giving no scale. 1933. \"Harvard's First L. L. D.\" An article from the Boston Daily Globe. 1934. Advance release of address delivered by Hon. R. Walton moore entitled, \"Washington the Statesman in his Home Country.\" Including two items of correspondence regarding the aforementioned item. 1937. Program of the Unveiling Exercises of a Portrait of George Washington in the Court House at New Kent Co., Va. 1938. \"Washington's Burgess Route,\" by the Rev. Arthur P. Gray. 1938. \"George Washington's Godfather of Child Baptized at Cologne in 1795\" including one item of correspondence relating to the article. 1938. George Washington Biography Calendar. 1939, April. Inaguration of Gen. George Washington [showing his and John Adams' routes to New York City, N.Y. and a plan of the city of New York]. A map by the United States Constitution Sequicentennial Commission, with scales of 5:20 and 4:4000. 1948. Washington, D.C. Paper, The Evening Star, article on a recent discovery of a George Washington letter to Samuel Galloway.","\"General Washington's Order Book in the American Revolution.\" \"Subscribers to the Life of Washington.\" Advertisement entitled \"Washington and His Generals.\" \"Washington's Farewell Address, September 19, 1796,\" issued by the National Association of Democratic Clubs. Pamphlet, Known Journeys of Washington to Williamsburg between May 28, 1748 and August, 1775, by Sir Arthur Gray. \"Places in Fredericksburg Associated with George Washington.\" Guide to the Washington Memorial at Valley Forge. Pamphlet, Music written by George M. Cohan entitled \"Father of the Land We Love.\" \"History of the Great Republic,\" p.20, referring to George Washington. Advertisement of Forbes Lithograph Mfg. Co., using Gilbert Stuart's portrait of George Washington. \"George Washington, the Engineer,\" by Charles Colfax Long, President, sons of the Revolution in the District of Colombia. A Brief History of Alexandria: Washington Lodge No. 22 and of its First Worshipful Master General George Washington. Newspaper articles relating to George Washington. Various prints relating to George Washington, including one rendition of the Washington Monument, and Washington's various headquarters during the American Revolution.","Prints, engravings, pictures, and photographs of portraits of George Washington. Lithograph design of George Washington Monument by Charles Parsons (1821-1910), a certificate of subscription signed by James K. Polk, G[eorge] M. Dallas, John Quincy Adams, H[enry] Clay, Albert Gallatin, and Dan[ie]l Webster. See oversize file.","1925 article from Collier's magazine entitled, \"She Knew Martha Washington,\" prints and engravings of Martha Washington, and a facsimile of her china [Transferred to Manuscripts Artifact Collection].","Materials related to Mount Vernon, \"Wakefield,\" and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association.","Includes: coat-of-arms of the Washington family; genealogical charts of the Washington family; material relating to the English branch of the Washington family, and their home, Sulgrave Manor, including a variation of a watercolor painting of the home, by Waller Scott; \"The Will of Mary Washington, Mother of George Washington, First President of the U.S.\"; extracts from the will of Col. John Washington. Also see oversize file."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArtifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Facsimile Dinner Plate (Mss 39.1W25.01)\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03) include: Facsimile Dinner Plate (Mss 39.1W25.01)"],"userestrict_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eBefore reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFor preservation reasons, researchers are asked to use a digial surogate or published version of the original items, if available.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003ePatrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original.\u003c/p\u003e"],"userestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Use:","Conditions Governing Use"],"userestrict_tesim":["Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","For preservation reasons, researchers are asked to use a digial surogate or published version of the original items, if available.","Patrons are required to use the facsimile copy instead of the original."],"corpname_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center"],"persname_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"names_coll_ssim":["Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"names_ssim":["Special Collections Research Center","Washington, George, 1732-1799"],"language_ssim":["English"],"total_component_count_is":20,"online_item_count_is":0,"component_level_isim":[0],"sort_isi":0,"timestamp":"2026-06-23T07:48:40.184Z","scopecontent_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003ePhotostats, typescripts, original and printed copies of letters and papers of and about George Washington, Martha Washington and Mary Ball Washington; manuscript of \"The Washingtons of Sulgrave\" by S. H. Lee Washington; portrait engravings and prints of George Washington and places and events associated with him, including an original pen and ink sketch [ca. 1790] by Benjamin H. Latrobe; a piece of sheet music written in honor of George Washington by George M. Cohan; and various maps. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOriginal Washington letters in the collection include: Letter, 1796 June 26, George Washington to his nephew Robert Lewis concerning his retirement from public life; and letter, Letter, 1799 March 18, of George Washington to James McAlpine concerning the making of a suit; Letter, 1783 November 15, George Washington to Governor George Clinton (Acc. 1997.073).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlease note that, whenever available, patrons are required to use a digital surrogate, facsimile, or printed version instead of the original document.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003e18 July, 1755. G[eorge] Washington, Fort Cumberland, [Md.], to [Gov. Robert dinwiddie]. Gives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Dequesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monogehela. [ca. 18 July, 1755]. R. Orme, [Fort Cumberland, Md.] to Gov. [Robert Dinwiddie], n.p. Detailed report of surprise attack on them by French and Indians; mentions the bravery of [George] Washington and his small band of men. 13 September, 1771. Survey map of Washington's boyhood home along the Rappahannock River, opposite Fredericksburg. Surveyed by George Washington. See oversize file. 19 June, 1775. Commission of George Washington as General and Commander-in-Chief of the United States Army. Signed by John Cancock, President of Congress. See oversize file. June 1775-June, 1783. George Washington's accounts with the United States. 17 August-21 October, 1775. Orderly book of the camp at Cambidge, [Mass.], General Washington's headquarters. 17 October, 1777. John Hancock, Presid[en]t [of Congress], York Town, Pennsylvania, to the Assembly of the State of Virginia, [Williamsburg, Va.]. Transmits a copy of the returns from General [George] Washington, indicating the continental Army's dire need for clothing. 22 Oct. 1780. G[e]o[rge] Washington, H[ea]d Q[uarte]rs, Passaid Falls, [N.J.], to Geo[rge] Mason, Introduces Gen[era]l Gates Command, whose conduct is being investigated by Congress; tells of present problems, and relates feelings of despair that the struggle [American Revolution] has been based on false hopes; details changes which must take place in order to continue the war, including a permanent army, replenished funding, and a unified Congress. 22 May, [17]82. G[eorge] Washington, Newburgh, [N.Y.]. To Col. [Lewis] Nichola [sic] [Nicola]. Expresses wish to visit him [at Mount Vernon] soon; tells of news relating to the treaty [of Paris, 1783]; mention of the replacement of Doctor [Benjamin] Franklin; sentiments of affectionat friendship. See oversize file. 25 June, 1788. George Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to Sam[ue]l Powell, Thanks for the chair, which arrived \"in good order,\" and is \"handsome and neat\"; agricultural discussion including the mention of Sainfoin[?] grass seed, and Winlaw's threshing machine; critisizes Congress for their indecision in setting a new meeting place. 17 Sept. 1790. Washington's farewell address. See oversize file. Including correspondence relating to the gift. [ca. 1790]. Pen and ink sketch of George Washington made by [Benjamin H. Latrobe]. Including relative explanation. 18 May, 1794. G[eorge] Washington, Philadelphia, [Pa.], to his nephew, Robert Lewis, real estate discussion about lands owned in Winchester, [Va.], in Bath, and Berkeley counties, and along the Potomac [River]. 26 June, 1796. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.] to his nephew, Rob[er]t Lewis, n.p. Tells of upcoming schedule, including his retiring from public life on March 4, at which time \"no consideration under heaven that I can forsee shall again withdraw me from the walks of private life\"; mentions his mother's will in realtion to a dispute over some land on Accocoek Run; expresses sorrow at the death of Mrs. [Elizabeth Ball] Haynie, and readily agrees to care for her daughter in a monetary fashion; however, cannot have her stay at Mount Vernon because of his absence and later, much company, including the Ministers of France, Great Britain, and Portugal. Including items concerning the provenance and history of the letter 9 July, 1796. Document giving permission to Thomas Holder, captain of the ship Maria, to depart for spain, carrying a cargo of lumber. Signed by G[eorge] Washington and Edm[und] Randolph. See oversize file. 18 Mar. 1799. G[e]o[rge] Washington, Mt. Vernon, [Va.], to James McAlpine [Glasgow, Scotland]. Discussion of a custom-made suit, and gold thread needed. Including XCy. 1 p. 9 July, 1799. Will of George Washington. 11 May, 1896. Lawrence Washington, Alex[andria], Va., to Beverly Chew [?], n.p. Asks if he would be interested to buy, and at what pice, an original bookplate of Gen[era]l [George] Washington. Fragment of letter signed by George Washington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGives report of an unexpected attack by about 300 French and Indians during his troop's march to Fort Duquesne, in which heavy losses of American men were felt; includes a list of officers wounded or killed at Monongahela.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1754. Title page of a book, The Journal of Major George Washington, printed in Williamsburg, Va. 1800. Funeral oration delivered by Henry Lee, on the death of George Washington, printed in The Western Spy, and Hamilton Gazette, Cincinati, [Ohio]. See oversize file. 1839. Monuments of Washington's Petriotism: An Appeal to the public b P.W. Gallaudet. 1841. monuments of Washington's patriotism: an appeal to the public by P.W. Gallaudet. 1859. James Ross Snowdon, Director of the Mint of the United States, requesting, through a circular, anyone owning medals, coins, or tokens bearking Washington's name or head to turn them into him to supply the cabinet with a \"full set of these interesting materials.\" 1877. Daily Richmond Dispatch article entitled \"Washington--Pater Patriae.\" 1883. Invitation from the chamber of commerce of the state of New York to Benjamin S. Ewell for the unveiling of the statue of George Washington in Wall Street. PM. Framed. Missing 10-25-82 1895. The Spirit of '76, a monthly publication showing on its front cover a photograph of Washington's marriage to Martha Custis in 1759. 1897. Article from The Spirit of '76 about the relationship between George Washington and Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth. 1917. Booklet advertising the plight of French children after World War I, and asking for assistance, relating the French's help to America (and George Washington) during the Revolution. 1920. Selections and annotations about a notebook written by Washington while in Va. in 1757. Edited by Victor Hugo Paltsits. 1925. Program of official ceremony celebrating the 193rd birthday of George Washington. 1925. Anniversary of the Birth of Washington: Address of Rep. R. Walton moore of Virginia at the Annual Washington Banquet of the Sons of the American Revolution, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1929. The George Washington Scandals, by John C. Fitzpatrick. Bulletin No. 1 of the Washington Society of Alexandria, [Va.]. 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Before publishing quotations or excerpts from any materials, permission must be obtained from the Manuscripts and Rare Books Librarian, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. 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If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility."],"arrangement_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eAll accessions have been combined and filed together under Mss. 39.2 W99.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"arrangement_heading_ssm":["Arrangement of Materials:"],"arrangement_tesim":["All accessions have been combined and filed together under Mss. 39.2 W99."],"bioghist_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eGeorge Wythe was born in 1726 in Elizabeth City County, Va. He attended the College of William and Mary. Wythe studied law and was a member and clerk of the House of Burgesses. Member of Continental Congress. Signed Declaration of Independence. Speaker of House of Delegates. Judge of Virginia High Court of Chancery. Professor of Law and Police at William and Mary, 1779- 1790. 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Hughes concerning a monument for Wythe's grave; a form book of Peter Tinsley, clerk of the High Court of Chancery which gives \"Forms of Injunctions,\" Forms of Orders,\" \"Certificates,\"Processes,\"Executions,\" \"Rules of Court,\" \"Bonds,\" and \"Appeal,\" of chancery cases from the Richmond High Court (1779-1802); several engravings of Wythe and bills of complaints in lawsuits.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eIn the Gazette of the United States. 2 pieces.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the Enquirer, Richmond, Va. Photostatic Copy. 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIn the Mentor, 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrom the New York Times, 1 piece.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePurchased from J. Presgraves, Nov. 1974\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDebt concerns medicine and doctoral visits. 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Hughes concerning a monument for Wythe's grave; a form book of Peter Tinsley, clerk of the High Court of Chancery which gives \"Forms of Injunctions,\" Forms of Orders,\" \"Certificates,\"Processes,\"Executions,\" \"Rules of Court,\" \"Bonds,\" and \"Appeal,\" of chancery cases from the Richmond High Court (1779-1802); several engravings of Wythe and bills of complaints in lawsuits.","In the Gazette of the United States. 2 pieces.","1 piece.","1 piece.","In the Enquirer, Richmond, Va. Photostatic Copy. 1 piece.","In the Mentor, 1 piece.","From the New York Times, 1 piece.","Purchased from J. Presgraves, Nov. 1974","Debt concerns medicine and doctoral visits. DS. 1 item.","Concerns debt of 6 pounds and eleven shillings owed by the estate of John Newport to Anthony Strother.","Concerns a debt. Jury found for the defendant. 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The collection contains papers of various members of the Grigsby family, particulary Hugh Blair Grigsby who was a historian and Chancellor of The College of William and Mary and his son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby who lived his entire life at the family farm, Edgehill, in Charlotte County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","label":"Abstract Or Scope"}},"breadcrumbs":{"id":"https://search.arvasarchive.org/catalog/viw_repositories_2_resources_8766#breadcrumbs","type":"document_value","attributes":{"value":{"id":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8766","ead_ssi":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8766","_root_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8766","_nest_parent_":"viw_repositories_2_resources_8766","ead_source_url_ssi":"data/oai/WM/repositories_2_resources_8766.xml","title_filing_ssi":"Grigsby-Galt Papers","title_ssm":["Grigsby-Galt Papers"],"title_tesim":["Grigsby-Galt Papers"],"unitdate_ssm":["1736-1982","1840-1930"],"unitdate_inclusive_ssm":["1736-1982"],"unitdate_bulk_ssim":["1840-1930"],"normalized_date_ssm":["1736/1982, bulk 1840/1930"],"normalized_title_ssm":["Grigsby-Galt Papers, 1736/1982, bulk 1840/1930"],"text":["Grigsby-Galt Papers, 1736/1982, bulk 1840/1930","Mss. Acc. 2009.308","/repositories/2/resources/8766","Charlotte County (Va.)--History--19th century","Japan--Description and travel","Virginia--Genealogy","Virginia--History--19th century","Virginia--Social life and customs--19th century","College of William and Mary--History--19th century","Farms--Virginia--History--19th century","Genealogy","Indians of North America","Legal documents","Manila Bay, Battle of, Philippines, 1898","Manila Bay, Battle of, Philippines, 1898--Pictorial works","Norfolk (Va.)--History--19th century","Report cards","Spanish-American War, 1898","Tobacco farmers--Virginia","United States. Navy","United States. Navy--History--19th century","United States. Navy--History--20th century","Cabinet photographs","Carte de visite photographs","Certificates","Clippings (information artifacts)","Correspondence","Financial records","Genealogical tables","Greeting cards","Letters (correspondence)","Manuscripts for publication","Marriage certificates","Photographs","Poems","Postcards","Receipts (financial records)","Speeches","Stock certificates","Visiting cards","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Mss. Acc. 2011.269 addition given as a gift by William R. Galt.","The collection has been divided into Series 1, Galt Family; Series 2,  Grigsby Family; Series 3 for material from both families; and Series 4 for photographs from both families. Series 1, Galt Family, includes most of the correspondence from the Galt Family and is filed in chronological order, regardless of recipient.","Captain William W. Galt (1852-1934) was a direct descendent of John Minson Galt, the senior surgeon at the Battle of Yorktown and founder of the insane asylum in Williamsburg. Captain Galt's application for the position of Assistant Paymaster with the US Navy was dated March 20, 1876. He reached the ranks of Paymaster by 1893 when he was dispatched for duty to Norfolk. He served in the Navy for 50 years and won a promotion from Congress to Captain. He married Mary Blair Grigsby and they had six children. Mrs. Galt was the daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Chancellor of The College of William and Mary from 1871 to 1881. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Arranged and described by Jeffrey Flanagan, SCRC staff in September 2009-February 2010.","Processing completed in late 2010 and early 2011 by Anne Johnson.","Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers (Mss. 95 G87).","Many collections concerning various branches of the Galt Family are part of the Special Collections Research Center. Hugh Blair Grigsby documents also appear in William \u0026 Mary College collections.","The Virginia Historical Society has a large Grigsby Family collection: Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers (Mss 1 G8782 b).","This collection contains the family papers of members of the Grigsby and Galt Families. Mary Blair Grigsby married William W. Galt in 1881. The collection contains papers of various members of the Grigsby family, particulary Hugh Blair Grigsby who was a historian and Chancellor of The College of William and Mary and his son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby who lived his entire life at the family farm, Edgehill, in Charlotte County, Virginia.","The collection also contains the personal papers and some navy material of William W. Galt, U. S. Navy Paymaster and author of a book on the Battle of Manila Bay. Extensive correspondence to and from all the members of his family is included.","Both these groups contain correspondence, genealogy, financial papers and personal papers.","The Galt Family resided in Norfolk, Virginia and the Grigsby Family at Edgehill, Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia.","Gift of the Zimermann family of Susan Galt, daughter of William W. Galt.","The Galt Family was from Norfolk, Virginia. William Wilson Galt, a Naval officer, lived at various addresses in Norfolk and overseas. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Venable Carrington, also of Norfolk, Virginia, then later of Charlotte County, Virginia. Hugh Blair Grigsby was a historian, president of the Virginia Historical Society and chancellor of William \u0026 Mary. Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt had 6 children: Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert W. Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susan D. Galt and Carrington G. Galt. These Galt Papers are the family papers of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, William Wilson Galt and their children. Includes letters written to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt before her marriage to William Wilson Galt. Includes some Naval correspondence of William Wilson Galt, but also check subseries 4 , the personal papers of William Wilson Galt.","This sub-series is primarily comprised of letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues from 1863-1927. Correspondents and recipients include William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and others. Considerable number of letters are between other Galt family members and their friends, family, and colleagues. William Wilson Galt was a Navy Paymaster and wrote letters to his family from all over the world. Topics of this correspondence include the courtship of his wife, family news such as births, deaths, and job changes, the financial and parental administration of his home, his naval career, his publishing career, and Masonic Lodge business. See also the sub-series for each family member for more correspondence and papers.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues; Handwritten copy of Galt's application for Assistant Paymaster with the Navy, dated 1876 March 20, and resignation as Junior Deacon at Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia, dated 1878 April 9; Reference letters written on behalf of Galt by T. M. Barner of Norfolk, Virginia, 1871, and Banking House of Burruss, Son, \u0026 Co. of Norfolk, Virginia, 1873. 1878 January 25, confidential letter from C.P. Thompson noting that Galt's application was possibly complicated by the fact that Galt's two brothers were also in the Navy.","Love letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby, to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Carrington Grigsby and from S. C. Daniel at Hampden-Sydney College to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 February 21 Hampton Sidney anniversary invitation. 1879 February 5 fun letter from William Wilson Galt, approved by Mary B. Grigsby, future mate, to Hugh Blair Grigsby saying in part, \"I have the honor respectfully to transmit herewith a requisition for a mate for this vessel...\" with an attached \"Jewel\" requisition, and1879 April 22 and 26 letters from William Wilson Galt to Hugh Blair Grigsby asking to court and marry his daughter, Mary Blair Grigsby. Correspondence about his position as an assistant Navy Paymaster. 1879 May 27 letter to James S. Galt from assistant Paymaster William Wilson Galt appointing him clerk to the Pay Office at the Naval Station in Key West, Florida, plus related correspondence about the appointment.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. H. Dillard (Mary Blair Grigsby's cousin), father William Richard Galt, friend and naval colleague C. P. Thompson; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 October 30 letter from R.W. Thompson thanks Galt for rescuing the officers and crew of the disabled schooner, Empress.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from parents, sister Molly, C. P. Thompson; letter from L. R. Hamersly, publisher of \"United Service\" publication, regarding article William Wilson Galt wrote on Key West Naval Station.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Barton Myers, father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and brother Rogers.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, brother Rogers, J. H. Dillard, C. P. Thompson, A. K. Micheler, C. Hubbell; letter from Livingston W. Bethel, mayor of Key West, regarding James S. Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby. Invitation to wedding of Elizabeth Easley and William Carrington Lancaster on 1880 September 25.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby's mother Mary V. Grigsby; clipping of advertisement for William Richard Galt's school.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from C. P. Thompson; Copies of general orders 255 and 256 from Navy Department.","Christmas cards sent to William Wilson Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie; letter, written in Spanish, to William Wilson Galt from Mrs. M. A. Thornbury of Albany, GA.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Annie Galt (William's sister); letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; William Wilson Galt's ticket to the Leap Year Ball at the Odd Fellows Hall on 1881 January 13.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Dinner party invitation to William Wilson Galt from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Photograph negatives of unidentified subjects.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Postcards to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Grigsby. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Corinne and Frank (no last names given) from Key West, E. O. Locke; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin P. E. Pearl. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin Samuel W. Morton. Most letters refer to failing health and eventual death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from Walker M. Hill, Freddie Venable, Robert Winthrop, C. Carrington, \"Sue\" from Stockdale, Nannie Hannah, and Mary F. Vaughn. Most letters express condolences for death of Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother James Galt and Angela Baldwin.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Bob, brother Jim, E. O. Locke, Virginia Ritchie, J. H. Dillard, and anonymous writer who signed only \"A Friend\" to his or her note; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Cynthia B. T. Lohman.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim, sister Susan W. W. Galt, and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie, sister Susan W. W. Galt, cousin Jane, and T. L. Skinner.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt, sister Annie, brother Jim, and brother Rogers.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from brother Hugh Carrington Grigsby concerning the exchange of Mary's share in Edgehill farm in Charlotte County, Virginia for property in Norfolk, Virginia.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Aunt J. W. R. Galt, T. W. Clark, and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; Program for Yorktowne Centennial Commission's Promenade Concert and Hop on October 18, 1881.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brothers Bob and Jim; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William's father William Richard Galt and sister Annie.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from S. G. Baylor.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from A. K. Micheler, S. Hubbell, cousin Kate, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother Rogers, and mother Mary W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from cousin Lance Watkins and William's sister Annie; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt's mother Mary V. Grigsby from Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt. Most correspondence relates to the wedding of William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. Drawings of various persons, animals, weapons, and musical instruments.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William's sister Molly, William's brother Bob, and Mary's cousin J. W. Morton; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and sister Annie; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; drawing of William Wilson Galt's martins while deployed in Santo Domingo, drawn by William.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from uncle George, father William Richard Galt, brother Jim, Thomas C. Walton, and S. F. Earle; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, cousin Leila, Mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, Emma Bates, Lizzie Boykin, William's sister Susan W. W. Galt, and \"M. F. V.\" of Franklin County, Virginia.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle George; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, and William's sister Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and Mary V. Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Nannie Hannah, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Molly; letter to cousin Lizzie from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from N. G. Wilson, Charlie Anisdue, C. W. Littlefield, R. W. Ball, N. P. Markham, and brother Bob; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Susan W. W. Galt.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, T. W. Lester, and A. E. L. Lester; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Clara Morris; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby; letter to \"Alice\" from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Robert Wilson, and Mary V. Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Robert Wilson.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from J. W. Stewart; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susan W. W. Galt and Clara Morris; letter to Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter written by G. R. Pavis certifying that he \"exhonerates Dr. John M. Galt from all charges that have been or may be brought against him,\" dated 1882 October 23.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and E. B. Baylor; letter to Hugh Carrington Grigsby from Lyon G. Tyler; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Fannie Barringer, Sallie Jones, \"Evaline\", and \"Langhorne\".","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Nannie Hannah.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Mary A. Galt (William's grandmother).","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother John Galt, brother Jim Galt, uncle George, Thom Donough, Thom Caswell, Robert Winthrop, S. D. Greeve, Charlie Anisdue, J. D. Doyle, and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt; primary focus of all August correspondence congratulates Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt on the birth of their son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt on 1883 August 3.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Sallie Jones; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Emma Bates and Sterling E. Edmunds on 1883 September 12.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from grandmother S. M. Christian; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Susan W. W. Galt; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle George, brother Rogers, brother Bob, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, E. O. Locke, T. W. Lester, Edward D. Washburn, and J. M. West; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, \"MLC\" from Mulberry Hill, Virginia, and Nannie Hannah; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Jim Galt from brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Alex, \"Neal\", and \"Angel\"; letters to Jim were generally concerned with his failing health; letters dated late June through early July express condolences to Galts regarding Jim's death.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Bob, sister Annie, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Charlie Anisdue; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Mary W. Galt; receipt from George P. Zurhorst for (William's brother) John Galt's funeral expenses, dated 1885 January 16.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, mother Mary W. Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Zander, brother Rogers, brother Bob, grandmother S. M. Christian, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Charlie Anisdue, G. L. Dyer, C. A. Stanly, William T. Saunders, and Dr. Donald Phais; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Bancroft Gherardi; telegram to William Richard Galt from Mary Blair Galt. Much of the correspondence in June is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's second son, William Richard.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby, William Wilson Galt, Robert Winthrop, Hallie R. Grier; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; postcard to Mary Blair Galt from Mary V. Grigsby. Prescription for quinine treatment for William Wilson Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle James D. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin Emily, Nannie Bobbing, Annie Galt, Mary W. Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin P. E. Pearl, L. B. Cary, and John B. Phase.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and mother Mary V. Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Harriet Gridley and Eluior Allen.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from cousin Emily; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Davidson, and George K. Mullin, proprietor of Luray Inn in the Shenandoah Valley. Advertisements for Luray Inn attached to Mullin's letter to Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Xander and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William Richard Galt; letter to father William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt and Louisa Baxter.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, W. T. Churtain, and Barton Myers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; Easter card to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Winthrop.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and W. Farvot Walk; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and aunt Molly; William Wilson Galt's invitation to join Cosmos Club in San Francisco as extended by W. R. Wheeler and S. E. Tucker, dated 1891 November 10.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; two photographs, one is too damaged to distinguish the subject, the second is seemingly a photo of William Wilson Galt with four of his children, presumably Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, and Robert Ware Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, uncle John Whitehead, Kate Venable, Olga Dour, and M. H. Macrae; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to grandfather William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, father-in-law William Richard Galt, sister-in-law Annie Galt, and Emma Prud.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Annie Galt, and M. R. Catlin; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, sister-in-law Molly, sister-in-law Annie, brother-in-law Bob, and father-in-law William Richard Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Emily Galt, Annie Galt, Sallie Aibinson, M. H. Macrae, Eustace B. Rogers, and Lucie Watkins; letter from \"Howard\" to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Zena Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to Mary Blair Galt from Eustace B. Rogers.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from C. A. Stanly, G. W. Crusselle, E. A. Morecock, and F. M. Bostwick; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susie Galt, Mary M. Galt, Sue B. Glennon, M. H. Macrae, and W. L. Cosby. Much of the correspondence in this period is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's daughter Susie Alexina.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Molly Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from cousin Lucy and Charles Swift; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers, son William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, John S. Williams, and Acting Secretary of the Navy William McAdoo; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, C. L. Loyale, and Emily V. Galt; telegrams to William Wilson Galt from George Brown and Shields; invitation to wedding of Guilielma Lawton and Abram Carrington Read on 1894 October 10.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Secretary of the Navy Hilary Abner Herbert, and Dr. John Wyeth; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. P. Lawrence, and W. A. Boykin; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from \"Charles\".","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. Saunders Taylor and T. F. Rogers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letter to daughter Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to son Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to T. F. Rogers from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from R. M. Wells and William A. Varty, Jr.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Catharine Sampson and Richard Harrison Jackson on 1897 January 6.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Edmund S. Ruffin and Rupert W. Tomlin, R. M. Wells, F. A. Salomonson, Hammond B. Gayfer, A. K. Micheler, M. B. Crowell, and S. Cleburne Browne; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Marie B. Sheppard; invitation to wedding of Katharyn Salome and John B. Maher on 1897 May 26.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from George Dragoman, George Casanova, Joseph Starkey, and L. Haller Mingarda; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Barton Meyers. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were sent from a variety of locations: Gibraltar, Algiers, Smyrna, Piraeus.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from W. R. Drida; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Dr. Southgate Leigh. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were written from a variety of locations: Smyrna, Gibraltar, Algiers, Tangier.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, F. Scinicariello, Horatio Sprague, and H. L. Gregg; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; postcards to wife Mary Blair Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, and sister Mollie Galt from William Wilson Galt; menus from Hotel-Restaurant de la Paix and Grand Hotel Brunate; bill for plumbing services from E. E. Guy \u0026 Sons in Norfolk, Virginia; William Wilson Galt's letters and postcards were written from Genoa, Rome, and Mersina, Italy.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, nephew Rogers Harrison Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary H. Boyd, Dr. Alexander Duane, Dr. Southgate Leigh, Ada Harvey, J. T. Van Patten, and the Army-Navy Journal; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, including photographs of a torpedo gust leaving the tube when fired from the Raleigh at Mersina, after it left the tube, entering the water after it was fired, about 10 feet from the ship as the torpedo entered in for its course towards the target. Letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt, including one photograph of Dr. Marsteller and WWG, Mersina, 1897 November 25, USS Raleigh; letter to children Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt , and Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt, including a chart detailing the cities and ports visited by the USS Raleigh over nearly a one year period; letter to aunt Molly Galt from William Richard Galt; Reference letter written by William Wilson Galt on behalf of J. T. Van Patten.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Charles H. Eldridge, Max Rosenberg, Demege, Reid, \u0026 Co., and Delmege, Forsythe, \u0026 Co.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lara, Dr. Alexander Duane, Virginia Mason, Emma Prud, Lizzie Boykin, Mary E. Carrington, Annie Watkins, Susan Morton, and Alice Green; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to J. B. Coghlan from William Wilson Galt; invitation to celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Military Service Institution of the United States on February 10.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, and J. T. Van Patten; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Saunders, \"Belle\", E. H. Marsteller, and T. W. Wood \u0026 Sons; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to all children from William Wilson Galt. Topics include William Wilson Galt's observations of the people and lifestyle of Hong Kong and the oncoming Spanish-American War.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and Henry Romeike; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, Alexander Galt, I. B. McPhail, Emma Prud, T. Hall \u0026 Mingardo, Anne Letham, A. S. Kenny, and \"Belle\"; letter to children from William Wilson Galt; translation of a proclamation by the Governor-General of the Philippines; clipping from Army and Navy Journal relating William Wilson Galt's good health after Battle of Manila Bay; printed picture of USS Raleigh; newspaper clipping relating death of Captain Charles Vernon Gridley (William Wilson Galt is mentioned in the article as having reported the death to the Navy Department). Most of William Wilson Galt's letters deal with the Battle of Manila Bay (1898 May 1). Included in his letter to Mary Blair Galt on May 1 is a hand-drawn map of the American battle plan.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and Katherine Gridley; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, L. B. Cary, W. L. Cosby, \"Lillie\", \"Sue\", and J. G. Shackelford.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, Emily Galt, J. G. Shackelford, L. B. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Lyon G. Tyler; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to \"Miss Nannie\" from William Richard Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, W. J. Upshur, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Annie Galt, J. G. Shackelford, P. B. Eggleston, Stern Brothers, Larkin Soap Company, Emily Watkins, W. L. Cosby, and Alice B. Greer; invitation to wedding of Cecile Amelie and Cornelius de Witt on 1898 November 15.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Robert Ware Galt, son William Richard Galt, and son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Mary Carrington Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, son William Richard Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, W. A. Boykin, J. P. Lawrence, J. C. Byenes, and N. Sherwell.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and C. L. Chamberlaine; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lottie Carrington, Marie Marsteller, W. A. Boykin, B. Boykin, L. B. Cary, C. M. Meginley, and J. G. Shackelford; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Bessie Daniel. Invitations to wedding of Rosalie Smith and Dr. Isaac Carrington Harrison on January 24, Katharine Storrow and William C. Scott on February 21. Program for 10th Anniversary Service at St. John's Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. Lakewood, New Jersey Railroad timetable.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Mann L. Quarles and Dr. William T. Bull; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, cousin Margaretta Clingh, Annie Galt, Dr. Alexander Duane, N. C. Lalcolt, C. M. Meginley, J. G. Shackelford, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from E. J. Bogart and L. B. McPhail; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rogers Galt, W. L. Cosby, and Inez Wichus Montague; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. with a collection of stamps included. Invitation to wedding of Susan Hedge Amsden and Carl Sutherland Parker on 1899 June 7, Emily Louisa Sawyer and John Nichols Moore on 1899 June 28.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and \"Lillie\"; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; freight bill from Southern Railway Co. for William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, Charles H. Consolvo and Edward C. Cheshire, and Mann L. Quarles; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, N. Sherwell, J. B. Lovett, W. S. Friend, Leopold Levy, and Jackson \u0026 Co.; letter to W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; invitation to wedding of Clara Fuller and Philip Andrews on 1899 August 16; advertisement for Hoge Memorial Military Academy.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Gerry W. Simpson and the New York Yacht Club; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. B. Lovett, W. L. Cosby, Marjorie March, and J. G. Shackelford; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Lucy Watkins, and Alexander Martin. Much of the correspondence relates to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt starting college at William \u0026 Mary.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy Watkins, Sue Watkins, George H. Watkins, and Hugh Carrington Grigsby.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from brother William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, John Lloyd Newcomb, William Read Martin, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, N. Sherwell, \"Lloyd\", and \"Joe\"; invitation to Twentieth Annual Celebration of the Sigma Rho Delta Literary Society of the Shenandoah Valley Academy on May 4.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Dr. Southgate Leigh, George H. Watkins, George L. R. Stevens, Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co., and Lyon G. Tyler.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, and J. F. Carr; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Eva C. Lalcolt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Bob Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, Dr. Southgate Leigh, William Read Martin, and C. Vernon Spratley; Prescription written by Dr. Alexander Duane for Mary Carrington Galt; Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co. catalog for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Includes a 1900 August 16 letter from L.D. Starke.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, R. H. Townley, and Arent Schuyler Crowninshield; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, Molly Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Lucius F. Cary, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, Elsie S. Hannah, George H. Watkins, Lucy Watkins, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, and Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co.; bill from Hospital St. Vincent de Paul for services rendered to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, C. Vernon Spratley, George H. Watkins, George Pugh, J. E. Williams, Lucius F. Cary, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and Dr. Southgate Leigh; letter to Annie Galt from William Richard Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, cousin \"Bob\" given), W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Lucius F. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Thomas H. Carter. Invitation to wedding of Martha Cabell Bouldin and Albert Humes Gentry on 1901 July 24.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Sue\"; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, John Lloyd Newcomb, D. C. Watkins, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; mathematics word problem.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis and Cornelia McBlair; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and William Read Martin; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, Mary Daniel, and Cornelia McBlair; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and Sam Daniel.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Cornelia McBlair, William Read Martin, Mary B. Daniel, and Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Annie Galt; invitation to wedding of Emily Cary and Thomas Marshall, Jr. on 1901 November 12; description of \"Paul Jones\" mixer dance.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Laura Sherwood Picking; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Cornelia McBlair, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Mary B. Daniel, William Read Martin, and \"Joe\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Flea\"; Manila Day Reunion Poem by Commander Corwin P. Rees.","Letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Molly Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Jul H. Watkins, and \"Elsie\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from R. G. Skerrett and B. F. Coble; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Agnes Douglas West, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., M. J. Morton, and Lily B. Cary; receipt for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt's board at University of Virginia.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and R. G. Skerrett; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; a poem entitled \"At Sea\" written by William Wilson Galt; William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Hong Kong and Singapore.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from W. D. Southhall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Carroll R. Wright, Jr.; letter to J. W. Patterson from Mary Blair Galt; invitation to wedding of Mattie Lacey and Thomas J Pennybacker on1903 September 9. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Yokohama, Nagasaki and Kobe, Japan, Chefoo [Yantai] and Tsingtau [Qingdao], China, and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Daniel Barnes; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from A. H. Flint. Invitation to wedding of Ruth Waldron and Frank Peard Thomas on 1904 January 12, Minnie Bolling and James Duncan Puller on 1904 February 3, Lucy Daniel and Charles Kingston von Weise on 1904 June 29, Ethel Sharp and Ralph Mancill Griswold on 1904 July 28. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily from Manila Bay, Hong Kong, Naples, and Gibraltar.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan, Thorvald Solberg, and the Virginia Club of Norfolk; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Lewis Crenshaw. Library of Congress document regarding William Wilson Galt's book \"The Battle of Manila Bay\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rhoderick H. Watkins, and Janice H. Read; Postcards to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from D. D. E. and anonymous; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Sniky Byers, Louise Bocereeau, \"Stuart\", \"Mac\" (female), and \"Dave\"; postcard to Mary Carrington Galt from anonymous; letter to Aaron Marx from Claude Swanson.","Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from R. H. W.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, L. B. Cox, Sniky Byers, H. J. Putnam \u0026 Co., R. H. Payn, H. G. McCormick, and R. Stuart Royer; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from \"E. W. C.\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Guy S. Lurty, and \"Stuart\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from J. J. Vogel and Dr. J. B. Murphy; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Bill Oglesby, E. W. Lawson, and Daisy Eggleston; letter to Mary Meares Galt from Rogers Galt; Robert Ware Galt's Navy enlistment papers, dated 1906 November 30, listing his examination date as 1907 April 16; invitation to wedding of Gertrude Abyvon Walke and Edward Dickinson Tayloe on October 25. Two letters written as poems to \"Uncle Bill\" from Rogers H. Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Leonard Draper, J. E. Duke and G. A. D. Galt at the \"Soldiers Home\" in Richmond, Virginia; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Lily B. Cary, T. Catesby Jones, and cousin \"Bettie\"; Advertisements and reviews. Letter form E.B. Roy in response to Galt's concern that his Pay Director term is for three years instead of four years.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt and H. H. Ewing; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt and William Richard Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, and Mary Carrington Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from George J. Durfey and telegram fro Hugh Blair G. Galt announcing \"Made the degree all right.\"","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Bettie Marton. Invitations to weddings of Basil Gordon Montague and Lt. Col. George Barnett 1908 January 1, Elizabeth Welsh Galt and William Davidson 1908 January 16, Fanny Lewis Bouldin and Thomas Sprattley 1908 February 26, Elizabeth Virginia Jones and Joseph Hugh Neville 1908 April 16, Hilda Bateson and Laurance Jones 1908 June 18, Lily Brooke Booker and William Cutler Cole 1908 September 5, Evelyn Byrd Trigg and George Harris Sargeant, Jr. 1908 September 15, May Annette Luttmer and Rishworth Nicholson 1908 November 5, Anne McMaster and Davis Wills Jordan 1909 October 20, Margaret Nash Old and John Stone Stump, Jr. 1909 November 3, and Gladys Gertrude Hethorn and Wilford Grigsby Epes 1909 November 24. Note from Thomas E. Watkins 1909 March 25 saying that Carrington is very sick.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt and Louise Lelden; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt. Invitation to wedding of Delle Fay Norris and Henry Allen Pearson on February 2. Letter of condolence about the death of Roger Galt from James Riddle 1910 August 27 .","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Susie Alexina Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Mary C. Carrington, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, William Richard Galt, Alexander Galt, Annie Read, J. Watkins Lacy, Sara R. Martin, and Agnes E. Lancaster; invitation to wedding of Helen Howard and Charles Clifford Gill on April 25.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Robert Ware Galt, and \"Betty\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Edwin Brockenbrough.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Nannie C. Bolling, and W. L. Cosby.","Letter to Mary Blair Galt from W. L. Cosby; invitation and program for Susie Alexina Galt's graduation ceremony at the College for Women in Columbia, South Carolina on June 6. Invitations to weddings of Louise Keeling Taylor and John Wright Stribling June 12, Lois Drake Millard and Frank Edwin Preston Uberroth June 22, Nancy Collins Nash and Logan Cresap June 29, Lela Coles Bouldin and Oscar Lane Shewmake June 26, Katharine Jones and Reginald Page June 27, Mary Ambler Willcox and Worrall Reed Carter July 2, Lilly Johnson Poor and Henry Morris Johnston July 9.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from R. C. Marshall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Lucy Gray Harrison and H. A. Hunter; letter to Williamsburg, Virginia Postmaster from Lucy Pemberton, seeking addresses of relatives of late Hugh Blair Grigsby. Invitations to weddings of Cora Isabel Westcott and Laurence Stowell Adams August 1, Maude Walker and Charles Semmes Stanworth September 18, Lottie Washington Lambert and John Walton Grandy, Jr. September 19, and Dorothy Evleth Brown and Stewart Varona Hellings September 30.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt and Philip Andrews informing Galt that he has been awarded a \"Special Meritorious Medal\" for his actions in the Battle of Manila Bay. Invitations to weddings of Marie Louise Ryan and George Wirt Simpson on October 2, 1912, Susan Barnett Persons and Lewis Bowen McBride on October 9, Eloise Hirst and William Couper, on October 9, Virginia Klein Cooke and Edward Keville Glennan on October 9, Flournoy Adams Hopkins and Gilbert Alexander Boswell Eliott on October 10, Emily Ward and Otto Barten McLean on, October 17, and Clare Beatrice Rudgard Wigg and Newton Armistead Coggsdale on October 19.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and nephew Rogers H. Galt; Christmas card from W. L. Cosby. Invitations to weddings of Susan Pendleton Howard and Hartwell Heathe Hume on November 6, Josephine Engelhard Boylan and Ellsworth Harper Van Patten on November 23, Mary Lewis Sharp and Irving Brinton Holley on November 27, and Emily Fuller Johnston and Joshua Warren White on December 14.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, and Lucy Pemberton; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from Mary Meares Galt; invitation to wedding of Harriotte Jones Winchester and Edward Griffith Dodson on January 29. List of members of the Puff Club (a business men's club in Norfolk, Virginia), with attached memos and poem entitled \"The Campaign of the Puffs against the Great Destroyer.\"","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and William Richard Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, and Robert Ware Galt; invitation to wedding of Bessie Armistead Doyle and Joseph Virginius Bidgood, Jr. on October 25.","Letters to William W. Galt from Florence J. Grant and Maria Ward Skelton; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Belle Boykin, and Maria Ward Skelton; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letter to Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels from William Wilson Galt; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from William Wilson Galt; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; Galt's letters to Daniels, Martin, and Thom are regarding his request for a promotion to Rear Admiral upon his retirement.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from John R. Edwards; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carrington G. Galt, Annie Galt, and E. B. Martin; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert W. Shultice from S. B. Avis; letter to W. H. Venable from Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from W. H. Venable; invitation to wedding of Alice Louise Preston and Albert Weston Grant, Jr. on October 17.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Blair Jordan; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William W.  Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Ward Skelton Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and Susie Alexina Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Alfred George Zimmerman, Annie Galt, John M. Galt, Secretary of the Navy Edwin Wenby, T. S. Dunaway, George L. Hunt, Philip Andrews, John Teicher, Joseph W. Eggleston, A. Closdon, Frank Lester, John S. Bottimore, \"Alfred\", \"Aleck\", and \"Frank\"; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and William Richard Galt; letter to Annie Galt from C. G. Smith; letter to Dr. Pickrell from Annie Galt; letter to Hugh Blair from Aunt Molly and carbon copy of his answer.  Much of the correspondence in 1922 is regarding William Wilson Galt's health as in that year he had his right foot amputated and suffered from pneumonia.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Ward Skelton Galt, Annie Galt, Zander Galt, \"Alfred\" (husband of daughter Susie), Hugh Blair Galt, Mrs. A. G. Zimermann and James B. Denny; letter to sister Susie from William Wilson Galt; letter to brother Zander from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt, William R. Galt and Hugh Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, letter to Bill from Zander; letter from Billy Galt to Grandfather; list of stockholders of Lynnhaven Beach and Park Co.; 1923 December 23 letter from J. H. D. to \"Dill\" with an attached news clipping \"Dr. J.H. Dillard to visit Africa\". 1924 March 3 letter from William Wilson Galt to his son includes a poem; 1923 July 13 letter from Hugh Blair Galt to William Wilson Galt also includes a poem. Most of the correspondence during these years are typed or carbons of typed letters.","Invitations to marriages and other events, plus a few calling cards. A dried plant was transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection Mss. 1.03.","Letters to Mary Galt from Hugh G. Grigsby, William Galt, Annie Galt, Mrs. Conway Robinson, M. L. Nowlin, Laure E. Read, Carrington Galt and Roger Galt.  Letters to William Galt from Roger Galt, P. A. Williams, Louise H. Carter, Mary B. Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Meares Galt.  Includes a note from W. R. Galt and a letter from William Galt Hubbell.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Galt, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, A. K. Micheler, and Virginia (illegible last name); letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carmela Loyale, George Chappell, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, Louisa L. Read, Nannie Winston, Bradford (illegible first name), Lizzie Boykin, and Kate Gaulding.","Letters to Hugh Blair Galt from \"Aunt Molly\",\" Elsie\", Emily M. Watkins, J. Morton, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy D. Thornton and Cordelia McBlair. Letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt while on the USS Kentucky. Letter to William Wilson Galt from Mary. Letter to Granddaddy or Grandpa from William R. Galt, Jr., and unknown. Letter to Granddaddy and Mamie from William R. Galt, Jr. Letter to Grandma from Grandson who was in Vallejo, California. Letters to Mother from Mary B. G. Galt and Robert. Letters to \"Father\" from \"Alfred\", \"Susie\", Robert W. Galt, and \"Will\".","Letters to William Wilson Galt from nephew John M. Galt, Maria, Mary B. Grigsby and Louise H. Carter. Letters to Mary B. G. Galt from cousin Cantey E. Reed, \"Annie\", \"M. L. Y.\", C.A . Stanely, Margaret B. Roper, \"Susan\", \"Dorothy\", Susie Crane, Sarah S. Read and others. Letters to family from Robert W. Galt, Susie D. Galt, Mary Galt and Carrington Galt. Includes a letter to William Wilson Galt from S. T. Early in which Early sends him a branch of the original Poets Laurel, and a letter from William Lamb, T. M. Whitehurst and John B. Jenkins asking William Galt to donate some land to the City of Norfolk. A legal document from Allegheny County about an 1837 debt of Andrew Fudge.","Two carbon typescripts of a short biography of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Invitation, newspaper articles and rough drafts with a typescript of Hugh B. G. Galt's speech on the Cape Henry Lighthouse Celebration at Cape Henry, Virginia in 1939.","Correspondence with Estelle Haskins, daughter of Bettie Morton. Bettie Morton was a servant in the Galt household at \"Oak Grove\" in Charlotte County. Estelle and her mother live in a house on the former \"Oak Grove\" property. Estelle often writes for help with legal problems and financial problems. Hugh Blair G. Galt responds with advice, gifts of money and hand-me-down clothes, and often intercedes to help with legal problems. Estelle helps him pack up old books and papers that belonged to the Grigsby family after some property was sold. Some correspondence deals with the land that Bettie Morton receives as the dower of 1/3 of the property of Albert Morton. Hugh Blair G Galt sends Betty Morton a deed to the house, which is given for life on 1925 January 10. Eventually, the entire parcel was sold to the Charlotte County School Board by Homer A. Lester and wife. The land had been conveyed to Mrs. Lester by the Galt family.","1934 letter from Galt's nephew \"Bill\"; 1939 article about First National Seashore Park in North Carolina; 1941 letter from Office of the Marshal of the Supreme Court saying seats will be saved for him and Mrs. Galt; 1943 letter from nephew \"Richard\" while in the Army Air Forces Bombardier School in Texas; business card of Henry G. Barbee.","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.","Class schedules, grades, certificates, notes, invoices, assignments and reports of Hugh B.G. Galt. Includes 1899 paper \"The Romantic School in English Poetry\". 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia grades; 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia pass certificates; 1906 document stating \"Degree of Bachelor of Arts conferred, June 12, 1906\"; 1938 bill for the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association; 1939 \"University of Virginia Newsletter\" with article on Virginia's Forest Resources by F.C. Pederson. Undated lecture schedule and notes. University of Virginia report card for November 1901.","Audits of the estate of Mary B. G. Galt by Hugh B. G. Galt, her son and William Wilson Galt, her husband. Includes three copies of 1935 February report \"Second Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary G. Galt, Deceased\"; one copy of 1935 April 9 report \"A Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary B. Galt, Deceased to the present Beneficiaries of the Same.\"","Concerns Grigsby Family property \"Edgehill\", located in Charlotte County, Virginia which Mary B. G. Galt inherited from her brother, Carrington Grigsby. Includes 1914 plat of the Charlotte County property, 1914 Deed of Trust note on the property, correspondence with potential purchasers of the property, and correspondence and legal documents on the sale of the property to L. E. Rogers, John O. Walker, and C.E. Hunter in 1916.","1916-1928 correspondence between Otis M. Locke and William Wilson Galt about rental of property in Charlotte County. Mr. Locke rented a piece of property, possibly since 1907, and tried to purchase it a number of times. The property was originally part of the Grigsby estate. 1919-1925 correspondence about selling other parcels of land that were part of the Grigsby estate, including part of the Cardwell Tract. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1936 sale of one part of the Charlotte County, Virginia property to F. Watts Burgess and L. P. White. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1952 sale of the final piece of property to Boyd Hensley. Includes tax statements, county and property maps, and legal documents given to Hugh B. G. Galt by the remaining descendants of Mary B.G. Galt the right to sell the property.","Handwritten list of some of the furnishings of Mary B. G. Galt with a history of the item.  Includes photographs of some of the paintings.","Tax documents and correspondence regarding inheritance tax after the death of William Wilson Galt.","Inventory and appraisement of the estate of William Wilson Galt and Mary B. Galt.  Agreement between Carrington G. Galt and his siblings where he releases all his rights to the tangible personal property as a legatee of Mary B. and William Wilson Galt, 1934 July 14.  A ledger with lists and appraisals of estate.","1934 death certificate of William Wilson Galt; 1934 certification of H. G. G. Galt as executor to William Wilson Galt's estate; 1934 document giving Hugh Blair G. Galt permission to make repairs to 1104 Westover Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia (home of William Wilson Galt); 1934 inventory of 1104 Westover Avenue. Other legal documents between the beneficiaries of William W. and Mary B. G. Galt, 1916 will of William Wilson Galt, financial notes and ledgers and tax documents.","Application of relief from taxes on property in Charlotte County, Virginia.  Cancelled checks and bank statements.  Correspondence related to tax and banking issues.","Correspondence and documents of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt as the executor of the estates of both William Wilson Galt and Mary B.G. Galt, his parents. He dealt with all the aspects of the estate: making an inventory of the contents of the house, selling items not wanted by his siblings, organizing papers, fixing up and selling the house, and maintaining accounts and legal forms to document his work. The correspondence with his siblings is often in triplicate. The names of his siblings are William R. Galt, Susan D. Zimermann, and Carrington G. Galt. Items from the home are mentioned, plus items given or on loan to institutions.","Ledger kept by Hugh B. G. Galt as administrator of the personal estate of Hugh Carrington Grigsby. Pages 6-22 include the inventory of personal estate and page 196 includes an account of finances. Between pages 22 and 23 are three loose items: two pages with pencil drawn scenes set in Colorado and probably drawn by Hugh B. G. Galt, and one letter dated 1892 December 27 addressed to \"My precious Mother\" (her mother-in-law) from Mary B. G. Galt about the sadness she feels with the death of her father-in-law. Loose memo book in back of ledger includes a few accounts and notes from 1889. All pages in between are blank.","Correspondence with Fitzgerald Flournoy, Henry Riely, other genealogists, family members and organizations about the Grigsby and Galt families. Of particular note is Fitzgerald Flournoy who organized the Grigsby Papers for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and his writings about different family members. One unpublished report, \"The Lot of the Defeated\" is included. Correspondence with Henry Riely, a lawyer with the firm McGuire, Riely and Eggleston in Richmond, Virginia centers on the Carrington Family. Includes notes on the families and Norfolk Historical Society inquiries.","Notes on Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt by William R. Galt and a handwritten paper on Alexander Galt, the sculptor, by Hugh B. Grigsby with a carbon typescript, published 1863 February 3 in the Richmond Inquirer. A \"Memoria Sacrum\" poem by James Barron Hope in memory of \"Alexander Galt, The Sculptor.\"","Undated handwritten and typescript of  \"Memoir of John Minson Galt, Jr.\" by W. R. Grigsby. 1941 September issue of \"Virginia Medical Monthly\" with an article on \"Dr. John Minson Galt and the Williamsburg Asylum\" by P. G. Hamlin.","Carbon typescript of paper entitled \"Mr. Grigsby: Athlete, Orator, Author\", author and date unknown.","Notes, correspondence and copies of documents relating to the Grigsby and Galt Families. Includes notes on the Whitehead Family. Other notes on collateral families of Scervant, Ware, Marston, Finch, McPherson, Silvester, and others. Includes a reprint of the 1863 obituary of Captain Reuben Grigsby from the Richmond Enquirer; 1896 article from the Central Presbyterian on the Old Stone Church in Lewistown, Virginia with a mention of Reverend Benjamin Grigsby, the father of Hugh Blair Grigsby and a handwritten copy of the James Galt family Bible. Some reports written by Mary Meares Galt. Includes a note written on a paper bag, \"Home - Woodside, Mrs. Dr. John M. Galt, Dr. John M. Galt, MD - C.S.A. Children, Eva Dulaney Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt\" and a 1870 November 14 invoice for tuition for the \"Misses C. \u0026 M. Skinner\" paid by Honorable J. B. Whitehead.","1898 April 19 confirmation certification by the Bishop of Southern Virginia in the Ascension Church in Keysville, Virginia. 1938 January 25 letter from the  Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution invitation to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt for membership via John Grigsby or Benjamin Porter.","Includes a 1871 obituary of Judge William Leigh of Halifax County, Virginia.  Most clippings deal with events in the Norfolk, Virginia area, either articles or editorials.","Newsletters, brochures and programs from various groups and events. Undated material includes \"General Regulations\" from William \u0026 Mary; map of New York City; reproduction map of \"Champlain's Map of New France 1632\"; order from for The George Jaberg Music Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; empty notepad from \"R.J. Edwards, Smithfield, Virginia\"; three copies of \"America,\" one copy of \"Yankee Doodle\" (3\"x2\") as advertisements for W. G. Williams, Smithville, Virginia; advertising card for E. E. Guys of Norfolk, Virginia.","Manuscript draft of essay on \"The First President of William \u0026 Mary,\" also called \"Commissary James Blair,\" dated 1913, typescript of paper, \"Commodore John Paul Jones,\" undated and an 1899 poem written on the Norfolk Boat Club letterhead using both English and German.","Booklet for The Galt Literary Society which was organized by \"the young men of William R. Galt's school.\"","Typed transcript of a letter written to W. R. Galt by Colonel John B. Cary of Richmond, Virginia about the Scervant Family, dated 1875 August 16.  Handwritten note on bottom of letter: original of this letter is in the possession of W.R. Galt's granddaughter, Mary M. Galt.","Certificate to William R. Galt from The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America saying that he is \"A Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Accas Temple in Richmond, Virginia.\" 1900 May 16.","1903 form letter announcing meeting of the Orient Mark Lodge of Japan; 1903 menu of the \"traditional banquet to the Members of Aloha Temple...in Honolulu; 1907 Funeral Service procedures \"as prescribed by The Grand Lodge of Virginia\"; 1911 bylaws of the Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia; \"Laying of the Cornerstone of St. Andrews Episcopal Church\" by Owen Lodge No. 164 in Norfolk, Virginia 1920 June 30; 1918 February 15 Virginia Masonic Journal Newsletter; February 1917 newsletter \"Atlantic Lodge News\" with an article on William Wilson Galt; The Temple News of Norfolk, Virginia dated 1920 September (Volume 3, Number 9). Includes newspaper clippings about the Masons, William Wilson Galt, and Hugh B. Galt.","Speeches given at the 10th Annual Convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association (undated),  and a paper entitled \"Harmony.\"","Manuscript speech on the History of Masonry.  39 pages.","Manuscript address explaining \"certain words and passages of our work that are not very clear in their meaning or application\".   26 pages.","Manuscript speech on the \"source of the Sublime Degree, the foundation of Masonry\".  Gives sources at the end of the paper.  61 pages.","Includes a tribute to William Richard Galt written by James H. Dillard. Originally published in the Southern Churchman, dated 1922 September 25.","Personal papers of William Wilson Galt which include financial material, business correspondence, material as executor of family members' estates, real estate transactions, tax and insurance documents, news clippings, printed and published written material, papers from his time as Navy Paymaster, and his last will and testament. William Wilson Galt joined the Navy about 1877 and served in the Navy for 50 years. He was a Navy Paymaster for most of those years. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby, the Chancellor of William \u0026 Mary from 1871 to 1881.","Calling cards from Galt Family members and others.","Grades for Robert W. Galt and Mary C. Galt during one school session. 1901 tuition invoice to Mrs. J. T. Carr for music lessons on guitar for Hugh Blair Galt.","Newspaper and other clippings collected by William Wilson Galt. Some topics are Norfolk, Florida and the Navy. Some clippings are poems.","Newspaper and other clippings about the Galt Family. Obituaries and articles about Roger H. Galt, William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and others.","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.","Insurance invoices.","Includes tombstone inscription and order for tombstone; \"list of books taken from library at Edgehill Oct. 9th, 1884 by Mrs. William Wilson Galt\"; receipts for payments from the estate; 1881 prenuptial contract between Mary Blair Grigsby and W. W. Galt stating that William Wilson Galt will not interfere with the rents and profits of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby; legal documents with Mary Blair Grigsby Galt as one of the executors of her father's estate; accounts of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Leather account book from the Norfolk National Bank with approximately seven pages of accounts relating to the estate of Mary B. Grigsby, which include lists of items, possibly as inventories, under the headings: \"Mary Blair Carrington\", \"For Grove/For Edgehill\", and \"Farming Implements\". Also includes an account of the security stock of the Charlotte Banking and Insurance Company belonging to the estate of Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby.","Invoices of interest payment to Robert R. Prentis on note due Joseph B. Whitehead's estate.","Canceled checks, bank statements, check stub books, deposit slips and bank notes.","Two bank books for Mrs. Mary Blair Galt. Leather notepad wallet moved to Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03.","Typed list of Galt's expenses when he was a candidate for the House of Delegates. List addressed to the Chairman City Democratic Committee.","Invoices for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Receipts from businesses. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster.","Invoices and receipts for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes receipts for payments to the City Gas Company of Norfolk, and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.","Invoices and receipts for local and world-wide purchases. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes purchase of a guitar for $7.00 in 1900 and a General Catalogue No. 66 from Montgomery Ward \u0026 Co.","Correspondence, receipts and bonds for the Tidewater Mineral and Oil Corporation and Norfolk-Princess Anne Oil Corporation.","William Wilson Galt elected an Honorary Member of St. Johns Masonic Lodge 1908. Carbon copy of a 1911 June 21 letter from William Wilson Galt, as Representative of the United Grand Lodge, to Sir Edward Letchworth, the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge...Freemasons' Hall in England, about the honor conferred upon him. Related Mason material, some about William Wilson Galt, is filed in Sub-Series 3, William R. Galt.","1908 contract for telephone service and a 1916 Virginia State Hunter's License. 1896-1899 insurance records which include a policy, payment receipts of premiums and correspondence.","1881 December 1 Charlotte County, Virginia marriage license between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby with a Minister's Return of Marriage.","William Wilson Galt wrote a poem entitled \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". The poem was printed in various publications and eventually incorporated into a book, also called \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". Copies of the poem from various sources, newspaper articles about the poem, and order slips for purchasing the book. Research correspondence and requests for photographs from men who participated in the battle, copyright information and letters from appreciative readers. Some correspondence on the lectures Galt gave on the Battle of Manila Bay.   Note: accounting details from the sale of the book are located with various financial documents as noted on the inventory.","Leather bound diary kept by William Wilson Galt while stationed at Punta de los Cerritos from 1882 April 19-31.","Two certificates of membership for the Navy Relief Society; one for Paymaster W. W. Galt and one for Mrs. William Wilson Galt.","Newspaper clippings about the Navy, Navy personnel, and William Wilson Galt.","Membership material for the Navy Mutual Aid Association, Allotment Check transmissions and Statement of Account for his pay. Leave requests from 1903-1906. 1922 letter exchange with the Judge Advocate General about bonds.","Report \"574 C\" reconciling statement of William Wilson Galt, Paymaster, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia. for 1st quarter of 1896, and Auditor memos from 1913 and 1914.","Clarence N. Howell is an Assistant Chief Clerk in the Paymaster's Office. In 1907, he accuses the Paymaster's Office of misconduct and mismanagement. William Wilson Galt is investigated and the newspapers carry articles about the situation (see news clipping files). Correspondence includes many letters written to William Wilson Galt from creditors of Clarence N. Howell from 1902 to 1907. Includes the official report written by William Wilson Galt where he answers each accusation. Correspondence to and from William Wilson Galt about the accusations. Folder title used by William Wilson Galt.","Receipt slips for navy personnel which include the names of the men.","Chart listing names of men, how many days worked, pay per day, and total pay.","Ledger which is a cash book for the USS. Kentucky (1903-unknown), but also records 1906-1907 sales of \"The Battle of Manila Bay\" on pages 54-63, 89-90. Near the end of the book are entries for the USS Vicksburg from 1902-1903. Loose papers include sheets listing men and their positions on the Boston, the Raleigh, the Baltimore, and other ships. Includes a few paymaster receipts. Printed list of arrival and departure dates and name of ports for the \"Cruise of USS Kentucky\" (1900-1904); 1903 issue of \"The Open Door: Thanksgiving Number\" which includes names of all crew members; 1904 February 20 issue of \"The Open Door\". Correspondence about physical exam before receiving a promotion and other material included.","Correspondence, supply orders, memos, and other supply related material while stationed in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, and Smyrna. Includes a barber bill for 1899 with names of the men, their pay number and rating; 1898 list from the Treasury Department of the \"Values of Foreign Coins\"; handmade card signed by members of the crew entitled \"You May Fire When You are Ready, Gridley, May 1, 1898 to May 1st, 1901\", and a 1898 March 26 letter relieving Galt of duty on the USS Raleigh.","Photo print of \"Genl Dewey\". Receipts from the Grand Hotel in Guatemala, the Kilaneau Volcano House in Hawaii, the Grand Hotel in Yokohama, and the Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita. Pamphlet for the Panic Mail Steamship Company Peru with a list of passengers (1902), and receipt for clothing from \"Ah Sing and Co.\" in Shanghai.","Copy of the \"General Service Code\" with homographic signals, typed extract from 1898 May 27 China Daily Press; 1907 January 19 partial issue of Army and Navy Register; list of \"District Joint Communications Visited\"; 1890 pass for W. W. Galt for San Jose De Gu Temala, Central America; 1871 map of Santo Domingo; prospectus pamphlet for the Ostrander Repeating Gun Company, and a pamphlet for the Ostrander Gun.","1898 July 9 order to report to the USS Delmonico; note giving the time of the \"Sword presentations \u0026 c to officers of the Navy\"; 1902 appointment and commission as Pay Inspector in the Navy, with the rank of Commander; 1903 appointment order to be on a \"Navy Examining Board\" and a Congressional Bill (S. 5693) from the 63rd Congress, 2nd Session \"To provide for the promotion of Pay Director William Wilson Galt...to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Pay Corps of the Navy upon his retirement from the service\" (1914). Correspondence in regard to promotions, including letters of recommendations.","Resolutions adopted at the last meeting on 1909 May 1. Two copies of the \"Constitution and List of Members of the Society of Manila Bay\" and a 1920 brochure for the Twenty-Second Annual Banquet at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC with signatures on the inside front cover. Tissue paper carbon of a 1926 letter addressed to Captain Dudley N. Carpenter about the May meeting of the Manila Bay Society.","Proposed amendment to House Bill #6616, \"That after completing the prescribed course of four years' instruction at the Naval Academy ... there shall be retained each year for service in the Navy and Marine Corps...only so many as shall equal the number of vacancies...\"","Notes about spheres, torture, Spanish sentence structure and a medicinal formula. Shopping list, a mostly blank small notebook, list of automobile travel expenditures with names of Virginia towns and the vehicle odometer reading, code labeled \"Grimm's Law,\" drawing of a possible boat, drawing of the floor plan of a house and a doodle drawing.","Poems and prose with titles such as \"Our Idyll,\" \"A Prayer\" and \"To One Who Knows\" (1923). Most are handwritten. 1923 typed Christmas poem addressed to Mary Meares from \"Uncle Bill\".","Brochures, pamphlets, sales advertising, \"how to play whist\" pamphlet, postcards, printed poems, recipes, programs, safe driver's manual, \"a Summary History of the Palazzo Dandolo now Royal Hotel Danieli in Venice\" (1896), postcards of Venice, tourist photographs of Venice, an 1894 Missionary Calendar of Prayer, and a 1904 pamphlet Concerning Old Norfolk about Norfolk, Virginia.","Deeds and other legal documents for property in Norfolk, Virginia, Colorado, and Florida.","Scrapbook of newspaper clippings with notes and poems, some by William Wilson Galt, pasted into an account book. Beginning on page 100, accounts for the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby from 1885-1886. Includes loose papers of handwritten poetry, an 1887 map of Alaska, an 1890 broadside for San Salvador and Guatemala, a printed poem \"A Ballad of Manila Bay\" by Timothy Wilfred Oakley and other printed material.","Tax bills and receipts for personal and property taxes.","Typed carbon copy of the Last Will and Testament of William Wilson Galt dated 1927 August 11.","Certificate dated 1878 January 25,  appointing William Wilson Galt as Assistant Paymaster of the Navy, signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, and R.W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1881 October 15, appointing William Wilson Galt as Passed Assistant Paymaster with the relative rank of Master, signed by Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, and  William H. Hunt, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1893 September 26, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the relative rank of Lieutenant, signed by Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, and H. A. Herbert, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1899 March 3, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy. Certificate dated 1901 February 19, assigning William Wilson Galt as number one in the Rank of List of Paymasters in the Navy for Extraordinary Heroism, signed by William McKinley, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1902 April 10, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Inspector of the Navy with the rank of Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Moody, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1903 December 2, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Director of the Navy, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Wood, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate of Membership in the Society of Manila Bay for William Wilson Galt, USS Raleigh, signed by George Dewey, Commodore US Navy, undated.    Picture and roster of the members of the Society of Manila Bay who attended the banquet at Admiral Dewey's resident in Washington, DC on 1914 May 1.  Photograph is very fragile and rolled.  All certificates are loosely rolled.","Includes individual items for Susie Galt, Carrington G. Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt, Mary Carrington Galt and Robert W. Galt, plus newspaper clippings about various family members and homes.","Correspondence, mostly regarding genealogy of the Galt Family, plus her files on the Galt Family genealogy.","Correspondence to Mamie Garland and her father Maurice Garland about the Galt Family with some general letters and invitations from members of the Galt Family.","Correspondence to Mary \"Mamie\" Garland about the Galt Family with some personal correspondence with friends and family and business correspondence in relation to her jobs at the Valentine Museum and the Richmond Public Library.","Charts, notes, news clippings, and correspondence about Galt Family genealogy.","Empty envelopes, blank greeting cards and blank notepaper.","Some items were moldy when accessioned. They have been boxed separately and are currently unavailable to the public.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from her husband, William Wilson Galt. 3 letters.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Small notebook with two pages of accounts.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Speeches, reports, and poem about the Masons.","1809 property tax bill, and 1808 letter from Lewis Stuart of Greenbrier.","These papers mainly deal with Hugh Blair Grigsby's business and family in Charlotte County, Virginia. Includes some early family papers, deeds and correspondence. The papers were accessioned as a group of loose papers and a group of file folders in a wooden box. In organizing these papers, this original grouping has been kept. The loose papers are arranged alphabetically by subject, then the papers in the wooden box are also arranged alphabetically by subject. There is an overlap.","15 business or calling cards with Hugh Blair Grigsby's signature.","Letter from Annie Christian to Mrs. Anne Fleming about Indian attacks and related troubles, plus her desire to be in Botetourt County, dated 1780 April 1. Hugh Blair Grigsby collected her letters. Most of the letters are housed in the Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers at the Virginia Historical Society.","1842 letter has a note \"The only piece of the handwriting of my mother that I possess.\" 1840 letter deals with results of the presidential election, 1841 letter to his wife about his visit to Norfolk, Virginia; undated response to a complaint by Joseph Caldwell; 1855 letter regarding his purchase of \"Pocohantas\"; undated letter from Mary Blair Grigsby Galt to her Mother; undated letter to Mrs. Grigsby at Edgehill from \"Cousin P. E. R.\"","1881 receipt from John E. Holt. Agreement of Partition between H. Carrington Grigsby and William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair his wife, dated January 24, 1882. February 8, 1882 agreement between Mrs. M. V. Grigsby, administratrix of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby from Thomas Word.","Receipts, invoices, accounts and business correspondence relating to items purchased for home, business and farm.  Includes an 1828-1831 account sheet for money received and money expended, requests for loans from neighbors, bond material, and a small book, \"Account of John E. Holt\" from 1869-1879.  Two accounts were grouped separately when accessioned and have been grouped separately in the back of this folder:  Accounts with W. H. Smith from 1875-1882 and Accounts with John E. Holt and J. W. Eggleston from 1869-1881.","Account book for family and farm expenses and payments from 1887-1896. Does not include an index, but names of people and merchants are noted on each page. One small \"daily\" notebook with financial information, undated. Bank book from \"Exchange National Bank in Norfolk\" with entries from 1871-1880.","Notes on the early history of Virginia and a tribute written \"to the memory of my father the Rev. Benjamin Porter Grigsby\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Small group of papers belonging to Mary Venable Grigsby, the wife of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Circa 1829 letter from a friend in Richmond, Virginia; a calling card; an 1882 application for life insurance; two undated letters from her son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby (one while at Hampden-Sydney College); undated letter from her sister.","Plats, deeds and related material for land in Charlotte County. Includes a 1736 survey by William Westbrook with notes on \"Booker Survey\"; 1793 survey for Thomas Read; Edward Fitzgerald deed to Hugh B. Grigsby; 1870 survey of the \"Low Grounds of Edgehill\" by Thomas F. Petters, correspondence on land bought from the Cardwell Family (1870's and 80's) and more.","1839 deed from George Garraway to Edward Fitzgerald for land on East Street; 1855 deed from Rosina Karcher to Simon S. Stubbs for property on Main Street; 1858 deed from Hugh B. Grigsby to Charles B. Duffield for property on East Street.","List of items taxed for 1879 and Grigsby's copy of the letter sent when paying bill.","Handwritten copy of an indenture, 1859 April 2, in the \"City of Williamsburg between Hugh Blair Grigsby...in his own behalf and in behalf of his infant son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, of his infant nephews, Hugh Grigsby Whitehead, Henry Colgate Whitehead, John Boswell Whitehead, Jr., Holbrook Whitehead and Park Lewis Poindexter, and of his nieces Cornelia Grigsby, Irwin, Jr, Billie Poindexter and Mary Irwin...and the President and Masters or professors of William \u0026 Mary in Virginia...a certificate of debt...of One Thousand dollars bearing six per cent interest per annum payable half yearly to have and to hold.... Copy of signatures of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Benjamin S. Ewell. Paragraph in the indenture explains why he is listing his son, nieces and nephews on the document. Document from Benjamin S. Ewell that states \"whereas the late Hugh Blair Grigsby...endow in said college, 'The Chancellor Scholarship\" with his bond, dated 1881 January 18. 1881 Resolution from the Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors of William \u0026 Mary in memory of the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, LL. D.","Handwritten poems, a hymn, a shopping list, published tributes to Hugh Blair Grigsby at his death, printed sheets of the hymn written by Hugh B. Grigsby in 1877, and two copies of pamphlet Lines, to my Daughter on her Fourteenth Birthday, privately printed in Norfolk. 1881 May 20 Richmond Dispatch clipping with a poem, \"Lines: Suggested by the Death of Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby, April 28, 1881,\" \"Hymn written on the morning of the 22d of November 1877, when I entered my seventy-second year\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby and \"A Sonnet on Spring\" from Farmville.","Deeds, surveys and plats of land in Charlotte County. Names on documents include Joel Watkins, Brooks Becker, Thomas H. Spencer and William L. Morton.","Nine 1861 confederate certificates at 8 per cent and four 1864 confederate bonds at 4 per cent.","Handwritten  letter written by Hugh Blair Grigsby to Mr. Grinnan of Orange County, Virginia about the Porter Family genealogy and Grigsby Family genealogy.  Stamped envelope included.","Receipts, accounts, agreements, invoices, and correspondence for bank business, personal loans, bonds, and purchases.","Receipts for purchase and sale of slaves by the Whitehead and Grigsby families in Charlotte County and Norfolk, Virginia.  Slave names included:  Louisa, Richard, Emanual, Elexena and her three children Jenny, Fanny and \"blank\", Virginia and Richard and Rachal and child Diana.","1856 document electing Hugh Blair Grigsby as a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an 1861 letter inviting him to a meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society.","Agreement on rental or use of farm property.","Handwritten and printed poetry. One poem, \"Life's Latest Pleasures\" was written when Grigsby was 85 years old. Includes 1867 poem, \"Lines to Hugh Blair Grigsby, L.L.D, President of the Virginia Historical Society\" by Emma Early.","Includes 1779 January 14 plat and description of land which was part of the estate of Thomas Watkins and part of the tract of land owned by Beverly Randolph in Charlotte County, 1805 deed from Joel Watkins to Clement Carrington, 1862 letter from John McPhail sending \"old deeds pertaining to the Edgehill Estate,\" 1878 survey for \"T. N. Jones and Catlet\" to sell the lands of W. Cardwell in Charlotte County, 1879 deed where Robert Catlet sells the Cardwell land to Hugh Blair Grigsby, 1887 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and H. Carrington Grigsby transferring Edgehill tract to H. Carrington Grigsby, 1905 sketch of the \"lines between the farms of Carrington Grigsby and J. Flood Morton as agreed upon by them and established by J. D. Morton\", and an undated survey description of land on the Little Roanoke River.","Papers concerning the lawsuit between Pugh and Cardwell which centered on land that Grigsby wanted to purchase.  Includes deeds, financial information and property related documents.  The land belonged William Cardwell and Thomas Cardwell.","Papers concerning the purchase of the William W. Read property which adjoined Edgehill. Includes deed of sale, correspondence and notes. Appears that Read refused to sell the property after he had agreed in writing to the sale.","List of personal property which included 42 slaves above the age of 16, 9 slaves aged 12-16 years old, 21 horses, 1 piano, 1 gold watch, 1 carriage, stock shares and $125 in value of silver plate.","1872 letter written by H.C. Grigsby to Miss Margaret Venable about boarding at her house when he visits Hampden-Sidney and 1875 letter from H. Carrington Grigsby to \"Cousin Mag\" sending his regards.","Papers of Hugh Carrington Grigsby, which also includes some material for his sister, Mary Blair Grigsby before and after her marriage to William Wilson Galt.   Hugh Carrington Grigsby resided at Edgehill in Charlotte County, Virginia.  His papers concern family matters, such as the estate of his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, business affairs of the family and relationships with his sister Mary Blair Grigsby, William Wilson Galt and other relatives who lived in Charlotte County and elsewhere.  Even though he invited many ladies to local events, often with the collusion of friends, he never married.  He was engaged to Mary H. Holt in 1897 but she evidently broke the engagement because she loved someone else.  Many letters deal with the local community regarding farming, money, local politics, clubs, and more.  After his Father's death, Hugh Carrington Grigsby slowly becomes more involved in the local community.  Letters from his Mother express concern about his welfare, opinions on family matters, reports of her daily routines and advice.","Correspondents include Mary B. Grigsby (sister), Paulus A. Irving (friend) and Hugh Blair Grigsby (father). Mary B. Grigsby asks for advice on how to dress and how to behave when she visits him, probably at Hampton-Sydney College in 1876.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, his sister Mary B. Grigsby, and other family members and friends. W. Irving Taylor writes about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby. John Whitehead, Carrington's uncle, sends a letter from Mr. Brock who asks for the original minutes of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of William and Mary which should be with his Father's papers. Family letters often concern Hugh Blair Grigsby's death and estate. Other letters offer condolences on the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Lucie Knight and Alice Marrow write concerning invitations from Carrington Grigsby.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. W. G. Morton asks to buy a Revolutionary War flint lock gun, Nina Bouldin solicits donations for a library at the Mt. Pisgah Academy. Letters from brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, J. B. Whitehead, Rev. J. J. Kirkpatrick, and others. Includes draft of a letter from H.C. Grigsby to R. C. Reid where he states that Reid was out of line to publically correct him, letter from B. Johnson Barbour who wants an interview about Hugh Blair Grigsby, letters from W.P. Dye and others about farming and livestock practices, letters from neighbors and friends extending invitations, letter from Robert Armistead of Richmond, Virginia about purchases made by Mary Galt, and a letter from A. E. T. Bradford about a \"J. W. Madison\" desk given to Hugh Blair Grigsby which was to be returned to him after Hugh Blair Grigsby's death.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  Miss Alice Murrow accepting an invitation, Louise Carrington, great grandson of John Grigsby A.B. McCorkle, relative J. B. Whitehead, mother Mary V. Grigsby, sister Mary G. Galt, cousin B.A. White), neighbor J. W. Morton, and cousin Louise Carrington. Includes letters from Mary G. Galt to her mother, a letter from Cousin Thomas B. Venable to Mrs. Mary Grigsby about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, family letters concerning his father's estate, invitations from F. H. Bouldin and other neighbors, replies from invitations to young ladies, letter about membership in Aspin Grove Range, and letters concerning the price of corn and other farm items.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby, Carrington's mother, is living with different relatives after the death of her husband.","Includes family, friend, and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, cousin John B. Whitehead, sister Mary G. Galt, Lucy A. Priddy asking for a loan, cousin J. C. Carrington, friend and old neighbor J. W. Morton,  Miss M. G. Nowlins, L. H. Hayes regarding horses, Miss S. A. Boswell with an invitation to church, an invitation from Mrs. McKelway, a driving invitation from Jennie Watkins, cousin Nellie Watkins, Alice Marrow regarding a visit, and cousin Louise Carrington.   Includes a letter from W. H. Grigsby in Washington, DC about reviewing an enclosed crayon portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, letter from Lyon G. Tyler asking for any correspondence between Hugh Blair Grigsby and President Tyler for his research on President Tyler, letters from neighbors about escaped sheep and a loan, letters from young ladies and a letter from a local farmer J. E. Holt to Mrs. Grigsby about his family and farming.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations and wedding announcements. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Charles Deane of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Louise Carrington, Emmett M. Dickson and other friends and relatives. Includes letters of introduction by friends for Carrington Grigsby to use during a visit to Kentucky, letter from Mrs. Louise Leigh (cousin) with a note on the back by Carrington about his friendship with her and how he'll miss talking with her now that she is married, a poem by Miss Bigalow, a letter from W. H. Grigsby about a crayon likeness of Hugh Blair Grigsby, an analysis of \"Vivorilla Guano\" and a copy of his letter to Mrs. Reuben (Virginia) Grigsby Chandler. Mary V. Grigsby's letters relate her daily routines and visits plus she gives advice to Carrington.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations, and wedding announcements. Correspondents include:  Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Mary Bolling, Charles Deane, Marie Shepperdson, John Whitehead, C.T . Hanson, P. R. Carrington about the Carrington genealogy, cousin Henrietta McCormick of Chicago, T. R. Rogers, S. W. Morton, Marianne E. Skelton, and Pattie Finch. Includes a handwritten program for a local \"musical soiree\" at Mrs. Kate McKelway's home, letter from Frank G. Ruffin who wants copy of Hugh Blair Grigsby's address to the Virginia Convention about the Federal constitution, notes from neighbors about oats and nails, letter from Boylan Green about a new debating society, and letters from extended family members about genealogy.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mary V. Grigsby, M. L. Nowlin,  G. T. Hersfelt, Mary E. Bollings, cousin John Whitehead, Miss Bigelow, and W. M. Cary. Includes 1884 invitation to Hampton Sidney College's graduation, letter from Sheriff C.V. Marshall appointing Carrington as one of the commissioners to view proposed new road, invitation to 1884 leap year party, letter from B. Johnston Barbour about one of Hugh Blair Grigsby's addresses, and letter electing Grigsby as delegate to represent the Walton Magistrate District at the Democratic convention in Roanoke.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby continues to give advice and talk of her daily routine and health.  William Wilson Galt mentions that he may be sent to Europe.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mrs. Grigsby, Miss Willie Garland, and other family members, friends, and business acquaintances. Includes invitations to local functions and homes, thank you notes for books, notes from Peachy Gilmer, Miss Jeffress and other female friends, note from Dr. Thackston about teeth and dentist problems, Lillian Lee genealogy, and letter from Mrs. G. P. Rice telling him bluntly that she will not congratulate him on his appointment to the Russian Delegation.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby has further serious health problems.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: J. D. Shepperson, cousin Annie Read, Victor Murguiondo, William Wilson Galt, W. W. Glasgow, Charles Deane, Mary B. Grigsby Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and others. Includes invitations to the \"jois de Vie\", copy of letter from Carrington to his Mother while he was visiting White Sulphur Springs, responses from lady friends, letters of introductions, letters concerning ladies (one letter from H.H. Booker telling Carrington that a certain young lady was \"at church\" today), letters about genealogy, letters from neighbors about farming matters, letter fom J. D. Shepperson about helping with a negro club, and letter from William W. Glasgow about the changes in Virginia and \"the race of true Virginians.\" William Wilson Galt writes about his family's move into a new home and business/land dealings that concern the Grigsby Family. John Whitehead writes about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate.  Mary B.Grisby Galt tells of her growing family and activities.  Mrs. Galt is staying with friends.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mrs. L. Carrington, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, John Whitehead, and others. Mrs. L. Carrington asks for a loan in a flowery letter. William Wilson Galt relates financial information and family affairs . Letter from a Mrs. Crampton (?) who wants her son to receive some education and asks Carrington to ask Mr. Galt about Navy prospects, reply from William Galt about the Navy and about a lady \"prospectz' for Carrington. Mrs. Grigsby's eyes are not doing well. She appears to be living with the Galt Family. Miss Maria Davison about genealogy of the Ross Family. W. S. Morton complains about two loose colts.","Family, friend, and business correspondence. Mr. P. B. Price wants to publish a Hampton Sydney address by Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Farming related correspondence about prices, orders, and more.  William Wilson Galt writes about selling Main Street house, family affairs, and Mrs. Grigsby.  Letters and replies to invitations from ladies, plus a letter from P. Morison who writes, \"I should prefer not going out with you...I go with are usually college boys and the younger Seminary students in whom I feel some special interest...\"  Kate Bigelow writes about her teaching job and \"if I see or know of any one whom I think will suit you, I will certainly remember you\".  W. T. Ewell writes from William \u0026 Mary about the bond deeded to William \u0026 Mary by Hugh Blair Grigsby and the portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Invitations from neighbors.  Lottie Carrington sells seven of a dozen of autographed letters from George Washington for $25 each, and is trying to locate some of the other letters that belong to her.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Johnson sends a journal article, Lizzie J. Hunt requests a buggy ride to the court house, William Wilson Galt writes about Grigsby business and the Main Street House, J. W. Hooper  and others want to see Hugh Blair Grigsby's papers from Hampden  Sidney, business letters about farming and banking, Miss Lulie Watkins prays that he meant it when he said he wanted to accept Jesus and explains the plan of Salvation, Nancy Stuart requests his picture for a young lady, Mrs. Grigsby writes of her personal and family affairs and lectures him on other matters, relatives and friends appear to be concerned that he's not married yet, W. W. Read warns about a tenant and  J. D. Griselin requests Hugh Blair Grigsby's letters for Miss Sallie Tazewell who is republishing a series of her father's letters.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Gaines has organized a female reading club and is still teaching, Major Gaines reports that Col. Whitehead has nominated Gaines to the State Board of Agriculture, Mrs. Viola Minor asks for beef steak \"I wanted to ask you this but could not summon up courage\", and other correspondence from neighbors and relatives who write of family and local news, the illness of his Mother, and send replies or requests to invitations for visits or functions. Telegram from his Mother about the birth of Robert Ware Galt, son of Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt. Appears that Mrs. Grigsby is staying at Edgehill during the later part of the year where friends and neighbors care for her. Letters from \"cousins\" suggest that he is leading a boring and dull life and sympathize that he cannot find a companion, though there are many notes about \"dates\" with ladies. Cousin Berta Lackey writes in February of a horse and carriage accident that injured her, about not knowing what love is and implies there might be something going on between the two of them but in March she writes \"I will ever regard you with the cousinly interest that first led me to address a letter to you\". She later writes more letters, mentioning going to Richmond to get a fragment of bone removed due to her carriage accident. Her writing style is Victorian and her subject matter introspective and analytical. She is a teacher and lives near Lexington, Virginia. By the end of the year, after meeting Carrington and his family in both Lexington and Richmond, the \"relationship\" seems to be completely platonic. A Mrs. Minor and her daughter, Viola, write to Mrs. Grigsby about an incident at Edgehill where the daughter was either renting rooms or staying as a housekeeper. Evidently Carrington Grigsby became enraged by an incident, suggesting Viola did something dishonest, but Mrs. Minor has found that no one else is surprised by his behavior, and her children are raised to be honest people.","There are only five letters for 1889. William Wilson Galt writes about financial issues and Annie Read writes to Mrs. Grigsby about the death of her father. Includes a bond from Mary V. Grigsby to Carrington Grigsby.","There are only five letters for 1890. Three letters are addressed to Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby from friends and relatives. The other letters to Carrington concern selling stock.","Seven letters, mostly dealing with stock and other financial matters. Lizzie Nash offers condolences on the death of a family member, but is unclear who died.","Four letters. Includes a request for apples by Cousin Annie Read, the selling of Carrington's tobacco by Moss, Eanes and Gills, and matters about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate from John Whitehead.","Five items. Includes letters from neighbors, William Wilson Galt and a bond between Carrington Grigsby, Dr. McPhail, and H. L. Smith.","Letters about farming, requests for Hugh Blair Grigsby's writings, and personal and family finances. Includes a list of books with the number of volumes in each set, a letter from Dr. A. S. Priddy requesting Carrington's recommendation to Walter H. Taylor for the open position at Eastern Virginia Hospital, and letters from a woman friend who is upset that Carrington will not reply to her letters. Members of the Read family, cousins to Carrington, write about different local and personal matters.","Correspondence with businesses, family and friends. Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns, business matters such as price of crops and farming items and a request for farming items for the \"Cotton States and International Exposition,\"   Ms. Blair of Walnut Grove, a regular correspondent in other years, continues to write of local events. William Wilson Galt continues as executor of the estates of both Hugh Blair and Mary Venable Grigsby, and Uncle John Carrington appears to manage other aspects of Carrington's finances. S. D. Morton writes about the low salaries of local teachers and requests Carrington's opinion and Richard Gaine asks him to attend a meeting to discuss county affairs. The William Wilson Galt family moved into a new house in Norfolk which he calls #1 Grigsby Place. Miss Nellie Daniel continues to write and issue invitations for visits. He receives requests for copies of his Father's addresses, and even requests for books from the library.","Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns and business matters such as price of crops and farming items. Mary B. Galt writes about her visit with the Galt Family plus asks Carrington to check on Miss Ada at The Grove, nephew Will Galt writes his first letter to \"Uncle Carrington\", Cousin Emma Early writes about her family in Texas, Nannie Daniel continues writing about books, local events, and invites Carrington to visit with the caveat that he better come and stay longer.P. G. Miller, clerk of Court in Goochland County, requests Grigsby genealogical information. The Shepperson and Read families continue to write and extend invitations. Mr. Shepperson writes that he found Carrington's colt dead in the stable.   R. C. Winthrop, Jr. writes that his father's estate includes 114 letters from Hugh Blair Grigsby and over 100 letters written by his father to Hugh Blair Grigsby which were given to his father by Carrington. He suggests that this collection should be kept together, possibly at the Virginia Historical Society. He plans to have the collection arranged chronologically and bound. Joseph Bryan, President of the Virginia Historical Society, writes about the potential loan/gift.","Five letters. N. Daniel invites him to the Presbytery at Bethlehem on the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. Dr. A. Duane of New York answers Carrington's query about his eye problems with a possible diagnosis and treatments. Sue Wainwright writes two letters that suggest they may have an interest in each other, but questions why he is always too busy.","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 \u0026 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.","Cousin Kate Flournoy asks if Carrington has a picture of Colonel William Cabell and DC Jackson writes a full description of a carriage and phaeton he is selling and various relatives and business write of farm and local matters. A list \"Patrons of Miss K. Boyds' School\" is included. Carrington Grigsby met, courted and then became engaged to Miss Mary H. Boyd in 1897. She is a teacher, possibly at the Shepperson home. By December 13, something occurred and the engagement was ended. Correspondence from friends, family, and Miss Boyd. Mary B. Galt writes that she would not \"call on Miss M. Hugh Blair because it would be premature.\" On November 10, Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes \"I am truly delighted that she has at last decided positively...and I have written her a real nice sisterly note\". Miss Boyd writes, \"Thank you for what you said in regard to my fine judgement. I promise you that all of my influence (if I have any) shall be used in your behalf.\" Cousin Emma Lou Stringfellow writes to Mary H. Boyd in which she says \"I know he is one of nature's best nobleman...\" and gives many other attributes of Carrington. The December 13 breakup letter from Mary H. Boyd says, \"if I could have been launched in to matrimony on the high-tide of my feelings...all would have been well but those things that have broken my dream of yours...frightened and chilled me and I cannot find it in my heart to forgive the fate that makes it so\". John Whitehead writes, \"I presume...the estrangement is permanent...there are thousands of lovely ladies in Virginia.\" Some undated letters from Miss Boyd are at the end of the folder. Mrs. Cynthia B. T. Coleman of Williamsburg answers a letter from Carrington about purchasing two chairs belonging to her Uncle William Randolph. She jokes that she barely has two hundred cents much less $200 to buy them. She notes \"if Randolfhians is at such a premium I think I had better make my fortune selling off my silver and glass that he brought with him from England. Poor as I am I think I will keep these treasures and hand them down to my children's children.\"","Letter from Mary Boyd to Carrington discussing the breakup, the rumors around Smithville and how well he is behaving like a \"manly man.\" A draft of a letter from Carrington to Mary Boyd about the termination of their engagement. Other relatives and friends give him support after the termination, especially John Whitehead, Nancy Daniel and Cousin Stringfellow. Nancy Daniel notes that Mary Boyd only wanted \"to carry on a fliration...and she did not love any body but Mr. F.\" Miss Shewall tells of seeing Mary Boyd with Cabell Flourney and they might be engaged.   Nancy Daniel continues to write letters asking why he doesn't write or visit often, suggesting he thinks she is uninteresting and wanting to know all about his activities, especially with ladies. Emily Christian from William and Mary asks if he wants a subscription to The William and Mary Quarterly. Mary B. Galt is in Presbyterian Hospital in New York because of possible heart problems. Walter Anderson asks about his Blair Family ancestors. Langhorne Crosby is desperate to know if \"Willie Galt\" is all right since he is in Manila. Sue Wainwright writes, \"When you get this - I will have left Charlotte - I am too sick at heart to write - goodby - God bless you.\" T. P. Wilson responds to his query about how to kill tobacco worms. Samuel Hannah apologises, asks forgiveness and explains what happened when he stopped by Mrs. Galt's house after he'd had too much to drink. Includes correspondence about farm crops and implements, business transactions and local and family matters with invitations from family and local residents. Includes a November 3 letter from William Wilson Galt in Jamaica to Mrs. Mary B. Galt, list of Kathryn Boyd's patrons for 1898 and a letter from Mrs. Mary B. Galt saying her husband has returned from Manila.","Three letters. Two letters written for Beverly Thomas asking for an extension for a payment for land and one note requesting flour.","1900 Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes that her son, Hugh, is better but \"I don't want him to return to Wm \u0026 Mary at all, for I don't believe they can get decent food there at all.\" Samuel Read asks how he can obtain a copy of \"History of South Side Virginia\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby. Nannie Daniel writes \"You seem to have quite a fondness for widows. Now there are four...I think it is time you were getting married...some one said you were in love with yourself and would never love any body else.\" Mary B. and William Wilson Galt have a new son named Carrington Grigsby Galt. Carrington is a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He still receives letters from friends who tell him about ladies visiting the area. The Virginia Historical Society asks him about some newspapers that he had talked about giving to them. Mary B. Galt speaks of Miss Nannie who is looking after the children and wishes that Carrington was living such a family life. Includes letters from relatives and neighbors. Appears that he is helping some of his poorer relations and neighbors. Includes correspondence about farm purchases such as seeds, fertilizer and machinery and selling farm products. 1908 Correspondence 2 letters. Philip Alexander Bruce about his work on the early history of Virginia and Mrs. Kate B. Page of Danville accepts a request for Carrington to visit her at Edwins.","Mainly personal letters from family and friends, but also business correspondence about the farm and Edgehill. Invitations, acceptances, family news and local news. Includes letters from Mary B. Galt, Kathryn Boyd, Shepperson Family, Read Family, Mary Scott about teaching James, a price list and catalogue for Fanny Clark \u0026 Co's in Connecticut, rough draft of Carrington's letter to Mrs. Deane and the \"By-laws Governing the Joie de Vie Club of Charlotte\".","Correspondence and accounts with banks and uncle John Whitehead about the estate. An inventory of Edgehill with value assigned, a list and division of the plaster casts and busts, a list and division of house linens, an inventory list entitled \"Odds\" and a statement of \"cost of sale of real estate property\". A power of attorney document where Mary V. Grigsby appoints John C. Williams her attorney.","Ledger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees. Includes index.","Ledger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees.  Includes a loose leaf account sheets for 1888 with personal expenses noted.","Small book with personal accounts. Many entries relate to money transactions with friends, neighbors and relatives.","Ten small memoranda account books. These small pads were probably carried with him as he did his daily business. He records business dealings, cost of farm related items and a few personal notes or reminders.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby. Includes a February 4, 1897 receipt from The Colonial Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Ledger sheets for accounts with T. J. Berry, who appears to be a metal worker.  Other accounts and invoices for T. J. Berry may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Ledger sheets for accounts with W. T. Faris, who appears to be an owner of a general store. Other accounts and invoices for W. T. Faris may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Ledger sheets for accounts with H. M. Smith and Company, which appears to be a grocery and general store.  Many other invoices for H. M. Smith and Company are filed in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Three bank check stub books and one page of a saving book account with Franklin Savings Bank.","List of securities in safe at Charlotte Bank Insurance Company.","Correspondence, invoices and contracts about stocks and bonds. 25 or more stock certificates for \"Florence Railroad and Improvement Company\" purchased in 1888.","Personal Property and other tax bills and payments. Some years involve the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair Grigsby. Includes a 1897 list of taxable property.","1892 certificate as an active member of the Smithville Democratic Club; 1895 notices to \"Tax Payers of Charlotte County, Virginia\" from a committee charged with reviewing the county budget of which Carrington was a member; 1900 printed list of committees for the \"Laying of the Cornerstone of the Confederate Monument\" of which Carrington was on the Executive Committee .","Invoices, receipts, correspondence, and policies for property and life insurance.  Some material on the life insurance policies of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby, with the policy documents for Mary V. Grigsby.  Includes insurance policy transfers from William L. Nelson to Carrington Grigsby and  John B. Holt to Carrington Grigsby, both in 1882.","Small notepad listing items from the Grigsby Family by category, then by Mr. Grigsby and Mrs. Galt.  Appears to be a division of the estate of Hugh Blair and Mary V. Grigsby.","Two small daily journals with entries about daily activities and genealogy notes.","Includes hand drawn plot of Cumberland Street Property in Norfolk, Virginia from 1889; purchase documents with the Grottoes Company for villa lots at Shendun, Virginia; 1899 deed between Beverly and Alice Thomas and H.C. Marshall for land originally purchased by Beverly and Alice Thomas from Carrington Grigsby and Mary B. Galt; 1893 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and Hugh Carrington Grigsby where she gives him Edgehill in Charlotte County as collateral for a debt of Lelia B. Walker.","There is some overlapping in the financial and correspondence papers. Contains bonds, notes, road surveys, merchant's license for operating a dry goods and grocery story, license for \"standing\" a jack (mule) and a stallion, $15,080 note with William Wilson Galt, a farming contract with Tazewell Taylor, administrator papers for Mary and Louisa Cooper and an appointment to survey the lands of William W. Read.","Broadside announcement of the \"Resolutions of Respect in the memory of Judge Wood Bouldin\" which were passed at a \"meeting of the citizens of Charlotte County, Court Day, November 6th, 1876.\" Broadsides for farm machinery, \"Spring Hill Nursery\" in Prospect, Virginia, \"Greensboro Nurseries\" in Greensboro, North Carolina, tobacco, chemicals, bookstores, kettles, and manure. March 1900 flyer for the Southern Historical Association, price list for plows from \"Charles E. Hunter\" in Richmond, Virginia; how-to cards from \"A.H. Patch\" of Clarksville, Tennessee, two copies of Volume II, No. 11, 1891 March 14 \"Knowledge, a Weekly Magazine\", reprint of \"Use and Abuse of the Obstetric Forceps,\" and flyer with prices from tobacco to groceries for \"Sublett \u0026 Cary\" General Commission Merchants.","1876 article on Lord Botetourt, undated article \"Bowie of Alamo Fame\" and an 1896 page from \"The Sun\" in New York.","List of months and their flowers and meanings, 1879 April 13 love poem, paper on Algernon Sidney (paper may possibly be by Hugh Blair Grigsby), 1870 paper entitled \"Education.\"","Material that could not be definitely associated with either the Grigsby or Galt Family.","Blank Valentine greeting card and empty envelopes from Cassiday and Thorp, Iroquois Club of San Diego California, and Vaughan's Seed Store in New York.","Newspaper clippings, mostly with events in Williamsburg, Virginia but some historical and society news.","Includes a drawing of a bookshelf, financial estimates, costs of materials, illegible address of Richard Henry, handwritten poetry in various handwritings, and an essay on religion.","Includes news clippings; a printed John Knox poem, a program of \"The Little Duke\" performed in at the Broad Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1879-80; a pamphlet \"Ode Commemorating the Entrance of the Hon. Horace Binney on his Ninety-Third Year\" dated 1872 January 4 and printed in Norfolk, Virginia; 1939 brochure by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities \"Pocahontas Bright Stream Between Two Hills\", and two other pamphlets for Jamestown Island, 1941 and undated.","These photographs have been grouped by Galt Family, Grigsby Family, provenance unknown. Includes a few tintypes and daguerreotypes.","Galt Family Photographs","*Dimensions range from 5\"x7\" to 6\"x9\"","Galt House in Williamsburg, 20th Century","Dicky Galt, CSA","Maurice Hamner Garland","Lucy B. Galt Garland (2)","Herbert Randolph Galt","Eva Galt","Lucy Galt","Landon Cabell Garland","Herbert Galt Garland (2)","William Wilson Galt in uniform, formal pose","Mary Meares Galt, Betty Ashe Galt, Rogers H. Galt, Jr., and John Meares Galt","Mary Ware Galt (2)","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt","Unknown Subject","Dimensions average, 4\"x6\"","Postcard of Will Galt","Alfred Galt (?)","Annie Alexina Galt","Bettie Galt","Elizabeth Ash Galt","Elizabeth Welsh Galt","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt","Hugh Carrington Galt","James S. Galt","John Mears Galt","Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","Mary Carrington Galt","Mary Mears Galt","Mary Williams Ware Galt (wife of William Richard Galt)","Robert Ware Galt","Rogers H. Galt, Jr.","Susan Duane Galt","William Richard Galt","William Richard Galt, Jr.","William Wilson Galt","*Group Photographs:","Miss Mary Ware Galt and Mrs. Mary Ware Galt","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Mary Eggleston, C. C. Field, William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, and Mary C. Ward","Betsy and Germaine Minson Galt","Betsy Andrews, Thomas Randolph, and James Minson","Mary Mears Galt, Roger H. Galt, Bettie Galt, John M. Galt, and Mary Ware Galt","William Wilson Galt, \"Will in uniform\",","Mary M. Galt, 7 weeks old","William Wilson Galt in uniform (3)","William Wilson Galt in uniform standing on ship (not labeled)","William Wilson Galt, 1873 (3)","William Wilson Galt (2)","Two children on porch","Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","\"John G. Zimermann and Alfred G. Zimermann on latter's entering the Naval Academy\" (Postcard)","Mary Carrington Galt","*Friends and Others, Many Navy Related","Photograph of a medal with a bust of an Officer of the Navy","Wallace Burnett","Capt. W. R. Capron, Bernkastel Germany 1919 January 19","Ensign H. C. Chadwick (2)","Mrs. A. Duane","Dr. John M. Edga, USN","Fishback, USN","Captain Charles V. Gridley, Lt. Benjamin Tappan,  USS Raleigh","Miss Lilla Howard","J. Y. Rhorer, Guatemala, 1890","Robottom, USN","Lt. Hugh Rodman, (USS Raleigh)","Admr. Fabius Stanly","Susan Armistead Marston Williams (Mrs. Robert S. Christian Ware)","Provost unknown","Unnamed navy man","Unnamed navy man in Hong Kong","F. B. Wilson (in uniform)","Group of Navy Officers","*Navy Related","Postcard of Valle Di Pombei, Grand Hotel","Group picture of five men leaning on a fence with a tent in the background","Three men riding in cart behind an ox (2)","Major John G. Tucker and J. W. Mason of Cheyenne, Wyoming","Lighthouse (3 views)","Ship near harbour","Shanghai, China harbour scene, Postcard from Edgar to William Wilson Galt","Street scene, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","Soldiers in tents, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","\"Corregidor Island\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)","Group picture of \"Third Division Consort\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","\"Gun dismantled at Sangley after the Battle\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)","\"USS Boston, May 1st, 1898\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"USS Boston, May 1, 1898 about 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"Fort Malate after bombardment when we took Manila\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"Second Division Consort, Ensign Kaiser, May 1, 1898 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay","Beach scene","Army and Navy Club, Washington, DC (2, both with William Wilson Galt, one with E.K. Moore)","Large sailing ships","Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumby, USN, Flag Lieutenant","Lt. (J. G.) Charles S. Stanworth, USN, No. 10","Six men gathering around a table, drinking","5 men sitting in the War Room of Thetic","Lt. R. H. Galt, USN on the USS Montreal","*Tintypes, Negatives and More","Tintype of A. A. Galt and William Wilson Galt","Framed tintype of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","Tintype of an unknown man","Negatives of photographs of the Galt home with a pencil drawing and note \"Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt\"","Negative proofs of William Wilson Galt in uniform (very faded)","Negatives and photographs of silhouettes and busts","Postcard of Science Hall at Virginia Tech","Postcard of Mt. Vernon","Galt Photograph album or possibly a Grigsby album, but most of the identified photographs belong to Galt Family members. Leather covered album. Cover decorated with birds and flowers. Most of the photographs are not identified. Includes photographs of Alexander Galt, Conway Roberson, Sarah N. Randolph, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charles Read, Augusta Talcott, William Wilson Galt, Robert W. Galt, Jr., and others.","These photographs have been grouped by size, then subject.","Grigsby Family and Relatives","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Jan Watkins Carrington, silhouette","Hugh Blair Grigsby","William T. Hamilton (cousin of Hugh Blair Grigsby)","Thomas Jefferson Randolph of Edgehill","John B. Whitehead","Mrs. John B. Whitehead","Hugh Blair Grigsby and Marion Clark Smith","*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Photograph of a young lady with an envelope notation \"For Carrington to keep for Alice Blair\"","Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby (Hugh Blair Grigsby's wife)","John B. Whitehead","*Dimensions range from 5\" x 7\" to 6\" x 9\"","\"Huge elm at Edgehill B. H. G. standing under gives idea of size. This was taken by H. B. G. Galt\".","Ruins of the house at Edgehill (3)","Hugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace on Bank Street (4)","Hugh Blair Grigsby Hugh Blair Grigsby (probably)","Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby (possibly)","Mary (Cousin)","Edgehill","Two girls and a boy, taken by C. C. Firesheets in South Boston, Virginia","Hugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace in Norfolk, Virginia(3)","\"Bill Oglesby, Bill Galt. A ppair to draw to\"","Friends and Others\nMany of these photographs appear to be part of a collection from Hugh Blair Grigsby of friends and famous people.","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Horace Binney","Lily Cary","Edward Coles","Langhorne Cosby","Quago Dorman","\"David Duncan written in my 84th year Wofford College S. C.\"","\"To Hugh Blair Grigsby from David Duncan, Photograph of Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, D. D. of Virginia\"","William Frazier","Miss Mattie Gaines (Dowell, Charlotte County, Virginia)","G. C. Hannah, Jr.","Paul Jones","Gertrude Lannehill","Cincinnatus Newton","Mrs. George Newton","Carter Braxton Poindexter","Edmund Quincy","Wyndam Robertson, Acting Governor of Virginia 1836–1837","Rev. Philip Slaughter","\"Master George McPhail Smith\" (child)","Henry, William, and Robert Smith","Littleton Waller Tazewell (surname changed from birth name of Bradford to Tazewell)","Martha Trimble","\"Annie Tazewell Walker, daughter of Mrs. Richard Walker Norfolk, April 28, 1879\"","Robert C. Winthrop (3)","*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Mr. Graybill","P. B. Simms","Mr. Noyes","Mary Vaughan","C. Bouldin","C. V. L. Marshall","Jim Smith","Edmonia Reed, Greenfield, Charlotte County, Virginia","Mrs. Megehee","Thomas Hicks Wynne","Walker Hill","Miss Harrison","Mr. Forbes","Josh Otley (tinplate)","Mrs. General Greener","Madame A. Berghmand, formerly Miss Lilly Macalister of Philadelphia","Mr. Binney","Group collage of men from 19th Century","Mr. Tedham's turnout (with man in wagon)","Mrs. H. F. Hamilton","Willie Locke","John Masters (2)","Archer Jeffrey","Miss Jane Comfort","Mr. Dexter and daughter","Charles Deane","William C. Hutter","R. A. Brock","Miss Mary Bradford","B. B. Bonhden","Mrs. Allibone","Miss Fannie S. Daniel, Smithville, Charlotte County, Virginia","Eleanor Harrison Carr","Gussie Talcott","Alibone","Mrs. Noyes","Miss S. Leadon","Thomas R. Jones of Accomack","Lyman C. Raper","George","Miss Emily Doyle","Aaron Jeffry","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Lt. William Freeman Zeilin, Marine Corps","John Daniel, US Senator","Julian Harrison","Eugene O'Locke","Includes tintypes of Judd Brush, and Walter and Edna Brush, and a framed daguerreotype of Mary Venable Grigsby.","Grigsby Family Photograph Albums Three small leather photograph albums with photographs of friends and family. 1858-1880. Album One Some photographs are labeled incorrectly and there are some photographs without names. N.C. Winthrop Sarah N. Randolph T. Jefferson Randolph Gov. Edward Coles Miss Lizzie ? of Philadelphia Hugh Blair Grigsby McChesney Mr. Peabody General Pendleton Gov. Henry Tazewell Mrs. Henry Tazewell Colonel John Niveson Mrs. John Niveson Mrs. Tazewell Gov. L.W. Tazewell Col. John N. Tazewell Mrs. Skipwith (photograph of a painting) Mrs. Isaac Coles William Nivison Mrs. D. Allihone (Allibone) (J. Austin, Edmonia) Captain Lahrbush (age 109) Mrs. Lilly Berghman Charles Campbell J. Nelson Tappon Col William Lamb Dr. Hugh L. Hodge Jennie Schwartz Clement G. Owens Conway Robinson, Jr.   Album Two Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. Unknown Badford Unknown Winthrop Mrs. J.G. Payton Major J. Gardner Payton Mary N. Payton Susan W. Payton J. Gardner Payton, Jun. Mrs. Leander McCormick Cousin Lucy McCormick Ella J. Bradford W. McCormick Emira Louise McCormick Robert S. McCormick Anne Reubina McCormick Lucy Virginia McCormick Mrs. J McChesney Charles E. Deans W. Noyes Mrs. J. Henry John Henry Mrs. Trimble Unknown Grigsby Miss Harriet Nash Dr. E.E. Balfour Delaney Chandler Warren Moore Chandler A. J. Smith Mrs. John Henry William W. Henry Mrs. William W. Henry Hugh Blair Grigsby Miss Allebone   Album Three Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. John B. Whitehead Mrs. J. B. Whitehead Henry C. Whitehead Miss Emily H. Whitehead (John) B. Whitehead William C. Whitehead Daria Griffith Mrs. Griffith Reia White Charles Reed Mrs. W.L. (Scott) William L. (Scott) Mrs. Lucy A. Morton Mrs. Ann Allen Mr. Hogan Mrs. Hogan Miss Maria Hogan Miss Emma Early Mrs. James D. Davidson James D. Davidson Greenlea Davidson Charles Davidson Robert Davidson Gen. Jenkins Robert Tunstall Hugh Grigsby Whitehead","*Unknown Provenance, Photographs Without Names, and Outdoor Scenes, circa 1860 to c. 1920.","Approximately 50 unnamed photographs","Daguerreotype of an unknown child","Group photo of a black family, circa 1880, includes mother, father, son and twin daughters","*Unknown provenance of photgraphs with names. Many of these photographs may belong to Hugh Blair Grigsby who collected photographs of friends and famous people.","Mary Jeffery Wells and Paul Wells, Jr. \nSusie Amesten","President Chester Arthur","Mrs. Purley Date Bayler","Beer (female)","Beverington","Cordelia","Francis DeCordy","L. P. Godwin","Colonel William Lamb","Bessie Locke","Marjorie Lowell","James Lyons","McCormick","Bessie McDonald","H. E. Parminte","Arnold Walke","Lizzie Wiley","Daniel Webster, copy of a print \"from the last Picture ever taken\"","*Outdoor Scenes","White house with striped awning, postcard from John W. Edgar","Dark shingled house, 1104 Weston (3 copies)","Street scene, labeled \"A typical street scene in Abacia Town\"","Old Masonic Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia Postcard from M. M. Galt to W. W. Galt","New York and Virginia Steamboat advertising card","The Fisher Girl, Corner of Main and Church Street, Norfok, Virginia","Mormon Tabernacle (2 scenes)","Bust","Obelisk","Dark shingled house (probably 1104 Weston)","Drawing of a sailboat","Three women, two men and two children on porch of white house","Primarily correspondence of Capt. William Wilson Galt with his wife Mary Blair Grigsby Galt and their sons, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt. Letters are written from California, Charlotte County, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Other letters are between Grigsby family members, particularly to Hugh Carrington Grigsby, the brother of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. William Wilson Galt's letters are written on while on voyages to California, Mexico, Cyprus, Gibraltar, the Azores, and Italy. One letter is dated 1898 April 30, the day before the Battle of Manila Bay while on board the USS Raleigh which was engaged in the battle. Letters from Eastern Publishing Company, a potential publisher of \"The Battle of Manila Bay,\" who were unable to publish the book. Accounts concerning the estate of Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby, the mother-in-law of William Wilson Galt.","Envelopes that did not match correspondence. Addressed to Hugh Blair Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, William R. Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and William Wilson Galt.","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\".","Taxes related to the estate, 1890-1894; invoices for items paid by or charged to the estate, many of them by Mrs. Grigsby prior to her death, with receipts and canceled checks (1889-1898); poem, possibly written by William Wilson Galt, and probably about his mother-in-law, Mary V. Grigsby; copies of deeds and other legal documents, beginning in 1882; notebook with entries for expenditures in regard to Mary V. Grigsby's estate (1891-1894) and receipts of payments made to Grigsby Family members during the division of the estate, particularly the sale of Virginia bonds in 1894. Some items concern administrative matters that carried over from the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby who died in 1881. Mary Blair Grigsby Galt was an administrator to his estate.","A photocopy of a Galt family tree with notation, \"This chart was made in 1934 by Rogers Harrison Galt, in collaboration with Mary Meares Galt\".  The chart begins with Samuel Galt (circa 1700-1761).","Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of the Naval Record of Captain William Wilson Galt entitled \"Record of William Wilson Galt, Captain (S C) U.S.N.\" The record begins in 1877 and ends in 1925 when he retired. Gives a short biographical background which was noted on his entrance examination in 1877. October 30 letter to Paymaster W. W. Galt from R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, thanking him and commending him for the rescue of the disabled schooner \"Express\" and bringing her safely to Key West harbor; 1899 July 29 letter from the Secretary of the Navy with an excerpt from a letter from Captain J. B. Coghlan praising Paymaster Galt in sailing through rough seas to deliver a pump to the \"Raleigh\" just before the Manila Bay attack. Handwritten on cover page, \"For A.G. Zimermann, Jr.\"","List of new members to the National Grigsby Family Society.","Typed poem written by William Wilson Galt entitled \"July the 9th, 1897\" with handwritten notes \"Birthday of his wife-Mary B. Galt\" and \"written by WW Galt \u0026 mailed from Algiers, Africa, 14 Augt 97-.\" Handwritten poem about death and living in the present, author unknown.","Report cards of Hugh Galt from Smithville High School, 1897 June 14 and 1899 February. 1899 invoices from the Episcopal Male Academy for Mrs. W. W. Galt for the expenditures of Willie Galt. Letter from Instructor Elizabeth A. Rowe, \"Miss Mary C. Galt has successfully completed an elementary course in Botany,\" dated 1915 February.","Artifacts have been removed from the collection and filed in the Mss. Artifact Collection.","The collection contains moldy material and is shelved separately.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Eastern Publishing Co","United States. Navy. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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Mary Blair Grigsby married William W. Galt in 1881. The collection contains papers of various members of the Grigsby family, particulary Hugh Blair Grigsby who was a historian and Chancellor of The College of William and Mary and his son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby who lived his entire life at the family farm, Edgehill, in Charlotte County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection also contains the personal papers and some navy material of William W. Galt, U. S. Navy Paymaster and author of a book on the Battle of Manila Bay. Extensive correspondence to and from all the members of his family is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth these groups contain correspondence, genealogy, financial papers and personal papers. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Galt Family resided in Norfolk, Virginia and the Grigsby Family at Edgehill, Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of the Zimermann family of Susan Galt, daughter of William W. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThe Galt Family was from Norfolk, Virginia. William Wilson Galt, a Naval officer, lived at various addresses in Norfolk and overseas. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Venable Carrington, also of Norfolk, Virginia, then later of Charlotte County, Virginia. Hugh Blair Grigsby was a historian, president of the Virginia Historical Society and chancellor of William \u0026amp; Mary. Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt had 6 children: Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert W. Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susan D. Galt and Carrington G. Galt. These Galt Papers are the family papers of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, William Wilson Galt and their children. Includes letters written to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt before her marriage to William Wilson Galt. Includes some Naval correspondence of William Wilson Galt, but also check subseries 4 , the personal papers of William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis sub-series is primarily comprised of letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues from 1863-1927. Correspondents and recipients include William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and others. Considerable number of letters are between other Galt family members and their friends, family, and colleagues. William Wilson Galt was a Navy Paymaster and wrote letters to his family from all over the world. Topics of this correspondence include the courtship of his wife, family news such as births, deaths, and job changes, the financial and parental administration of his home, his naval career, his publishing career, and Masonic Lodge business. See also the sub-series for each family member for more correspondence and papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues; Handwritten copy of Galt's application for Assistant Paymaster with the Navy, dated 1876 March 20, and resignation as Junior Deacon at Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia, dated 1878 April 9; Reference letters written on behalf of Galt by T. M. Barner of Norfolk, Virginia, 1871, and Banking House of Burruss, Son, \u0026amp; Co. of Norfolk, Virginia, 1873. 1878 January 25, confidential letter from C.P. Thompson noting that Galt's application was possibly complicated by the fact that Galt's two brothers were also in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLove letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby, to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Carrington Grigsby and from S. C. Daniel at Hampden-Sydney College to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 February 21 Hampton Sidney anniversary invitation. 1879 February 5 fun letter from William Wilson Galt, approved by Mary B. Grigsby, future mate, to Hugh Blair Grigsby saying in part, \"I have the honor respectfully to transmit herewith a requisition for a mate for this vessel...\" with an attached \"Jewel\" requisition, and1879 April 22 and 26 letters from William Wilson Galt to Hugh Blair Grigsby asking to court and marry his daughter, Mary Blair Grigsby. Correspondence about his position as an assistant Navy Paymaster. 1879 May 27 letter to James S. Galt from assistant Paymaster William Wilson Galt appointing him clerk to the Pay Office at the Naval Station in Key West, Florida, plus related correspondence about the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from J. H. Dillard (Mary Blair Grigsby's cousin), father William Richard Galt, friend and naval colleague C. P. Thompson; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 October 30 letter from R.W. Thompson thanks Galt for rescuing the officers and crew of the disabled schooner, Empress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from parents, sister Molly, C. P. Thompson; letter from L. R. Hamersly, publisher of \"United Service\" publication, regarding article William Wilson Galt wrote on Key West Naval Station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Barton Myers, father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and brother Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, brother Rogers, J. H. Dillard, C. P. Thompson, A. K. Micheler, C. Hubbell; letter from Livingston W. Bethel, mayor of Key West, regarding James S. Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby. Invitation to wedding of Elizabeth Easley and William Carrington Lancaster on 1880 September 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby's mother Mary V. Grigsby; clipping of advertisement for William Richard Galt's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from C. P. Thompson; Copies of general orders 255 and 256 from Navy Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas cards sent to William Wilson Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie; letter, written in Spanish, to William Wilson Galt from Mrs. M. A. Thornbury of Albany, GA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Annie Galt (William's sister); letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; William Wilson Galt's ticket to the Leap Year Ball at the Odd Fellows Hall on 1881 January 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Dinner party invitation to William Wilson Galt from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Photograph negatives of unidentified subjects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Postcards to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Grigsby. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Corinne and Frank (no last names given) from Key West, E. O. Locke; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin P. E. Pearl. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin Samuel W. Morton. Most letters refer to failing health and eventual death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from Walker M. Hill, Freddie Venable, Robert Winthrop, C. Carrington, \"Sue\" from Stockdale, Nannie Hannah, and Mary F. Vaughn. Most letters express condolences for death of Hugh Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother James Galt and Angela Baldwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Bob, brother Jim, E. O. Locke, Virginia Ritchie, J. H. Dillard, and anonymous writer who signed only \"A Friend\" to his or her note; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Cynthia B. T. Lohman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim, sister Susan W. W. Galt, and E. O. Locke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie, sister Susan W. W. Galt, cousin Jane, and T. L. Skinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt, sister Annie, brother Jim, and brother Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from brother Hugh Carrington Grigsby concerning the exchange of Mary's share in Edgehill farm in Charlotte County, Virginia for property in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Aunt J. W. R. Galt, T. W. Clark, and E. O. Locke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and E. O. Locke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; Program for Yorktowne Centennial Commission's Promenade Concert and Hop on October 18, 1881.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brothers Bob and Jim; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William's father William Richard Galt and sister Annie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from S. G. Baylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from A. K. Micheler, S. Hubbell, cousin Kate, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother Rogers, and mother Mary W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from cousin Lance Watkins and William's sister Annie; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt's mother Mary V. Grigsby from Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt. Most correspondence relates to the wedding of William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. Drawings of various persons, animals, weapons, and musical instruments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William's sister Molly, William's brother Bob, and Mary's cousin J. W. Morton; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and sister Annie; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; drawing of William Wilson Galt's martins while deployed in Santo Domingo, drawn by William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from uncle George, father William Richard Galt, brother Jim, Thomas C. Walton, and S. F. Earle; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, cousin Leila, Mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, Emma Bates, Lizzie Boykin, William's sister Susan W. W. Galt, and \"M. F. V.\" of Franklin County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from uncle George; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, and William's sister Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and Mary V. Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Nannie Hannah, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Molly; letter to cousin Lizzie from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from N. G. Wilson, Charlie Anisdue, C. W. Littlefield, R. W. Ball, N. P. Markham, and brother Bob; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Susan W. W. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, T. W. Lester, and A. E. L. Lester; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Clara Morris; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby; letter to \"Alice\" from Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Robert Wilson, and Mary V. Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Robert Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from J. W. Stewart; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susan W. W. Galt and Clara Morris; letter to Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter written by G. R. Pavis certifying that he \"exhonerates Dr. John M. Galt from all charges that have been or may be brought against him,\" dated 1882 October 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and E. B. Baylor; letter to Hugh Carrington Grigsby from Lyon G. Tyler; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Fannie Barringer, Sallie Jones, \"Evaline\", and \"Langhorne\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Nannie Hannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Mary A. Galt (William's grandmother).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother John Galt, brother Jim Galt, uncle George, Thom Donough, Thom Caswell, Robert Winthrop, S. D. Greeve, Charlie Anisdue, J. D. Doyle, and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt; primary focus of all August correspondence congratulates Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt on the birth of their son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt on 1883 August 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Sallie Jones; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Emma Bates and Sterling E. Edmunds on 1883 September 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from grandmother S. M. Christian; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Susan W. W. Galt; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle George, brother Rogers, brother Bob, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, E. O. Locke, T. W. Lester, Edward D. Washburn, and J. M. West; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, \"MLC\" from Mulberry Hill, Virginia, and Nannie Hannah; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Jim Galt from brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Alex, \"Neal\", and \"Angel\"; letters to Jim were generally concerned with his failing health; letters dated late June through early July express condolences to Galts regarding Jim's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Bob, sister Annie, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Charlie Anisdue; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Mary W. Galt; receipt from George P. Zurhorst for (William's brother) John Galt's funeral expenses, dated 1885 January 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, mother Mary W. Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Zander, brother Rogers, brother Bob, grandmother S. M. Christian, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Charlie Anisdue, G. L. Dyer, C. A. Stanly, William T. Saunders, and Dr. Donald Phais; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Bancroft Gherardi; telegram to William Richard Galt from Mary Blair Galt. Much of the correspondence in June is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's second son, William Richard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby, William Wilson Galt, Robert Winthrop, Hallie R. Grier; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; postcard to Mary Blair Galt from Mary V. Grigsby. Prescription for quinine treatment for William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from uncle James D. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin Emily, Nannie Bobbing, Annie Galt, Mary W. Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin P. E. Pearl, L. B. Cary, and John B. Phase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and mother Mary V. Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Harriet Gridley and Eluior Allen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from cousin Emily; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Davidson, and George K. Mullin, proprietor of Luray Inn in the Shenandoah Valley. Advertisements for Luray Inn attached to Mullin's letter to Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Xander and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William Richard Galt; letter to father William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt and Louisa Baxter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, W. T. Churtain, and Barton Myers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; Easter card to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Winthrop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and W. Farvot Walk; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and aunt Molly; William Wilson Galt's invitation to join Cosmos Club in San Francisco as extended by W. R. Wheeler and S. E. Tucker, dated 1891 November 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; two photographs, one is too damaged to distinguish the subject, the second is seemingly a photo of William Wilson Galt with four of his children, presumably Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, and Robert Ware Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, uncle John Whitehead, Kate Venable, Olga Dour, and M. H. Macrae; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to grandfather William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, father-in-law William Richard Galt, sister-in-law Annie Galt, and Emma Prud.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Annie Galt, and M. R. Catlin; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, sister-in-law Molly, sister-in-law Annie, brother-in-law Bob, and father-in-law William Richard Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Emily Galt, Annie Galt, Sallie Aibinson, M. H. Macrae, Eustace B. Rogers, and Lucie Watkins; letter from \"Howard\" to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Zena Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to Mary Blair Galt from Eustace B. Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from C. A. Stanly, G. W. Crusselle, E. A. Morecock, and F. M. Bostwick; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susie Galt, Mary M. Galt, Sue B. Glennon, M. H. Macrae, and W. L. Cosby. Much of the correspondence in this period is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's daughter Susie Alexina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Molly Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from cousin Lucy and Charles Swift; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers, son William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, John S. Williams, and Acting Secretary of the Navy William McAdoo; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, C. L. Loyale, and Emily V. Galt; telegrams to William Wilson Galt from George Brown and Shields; invitation to wedding of Guilielma Lawton and Abram Carrington Read on 1894 October 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Secretary of the Navy Hilary Abner Herbert, and Dr. John Wyeth; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. P. Lawrence, and W. A. Boykin; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from \"Charles\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from J. Saunders Taylor and T. F. Rogers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letter to daughter Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to son Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to T. F. Rogers from Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from R. M. Wells and William A. Varty, Jr.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Catharine Sampson and Richard Harrison Jackson on 1897 January 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Edmund S. Ruffin and Rupert W. Tomlin, R. M. Wells, F. A. Salomonson, Hammond B. Gayfer, A. K. Micheler, M. B. Crowell, and S. Cleburne Browne; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Marie B. Sheppard; invitation to wedding of Katharyn Salome and John B. Maher on 1897 May 26.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from George Dragoman, George Casanova, Joseph Starkey, and L. Haller Mingarda; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Barton Meyers. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were sent from a variety of locations: Gibraltar, Algiers, Smyrna, Piraeus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from W. R. Drida; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Dr. Southgate Leigh. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were written from a variety of locations: Smyrna, Gibraltar, Algiers, Tangier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, F. Scinicariello, Horatio Sprague, and H. L. Gregg; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; postcards to wife Mary Blair Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, and sister Mollie Galt from William Wilson Galt; menus from Hotel-Restaurant de la Paix and Grand Hotel Brunate; bill for plumbing services from E. E. Guy \u0026amp; Sons in Norfolk, Virginia; William Wilson Galt's letters and postcards were written from Genoa, Rome, and Mersina, Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, nephew Rogers Harrison Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary H. Boyd, Dr. Alexander Duane, Dr. Southgate Leigh, Ada Harvey, J. T. Van Patten, and the Army-Navy Journal; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, including photographs of a torpedo gust leaving the tube when fired from the Raleigh at Mersina, after it left the tube, entering the water after it was fired, about 10 feet from the ship as the torpedo entered in for its course towards the target. Letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt, including one photograph of Dr. Marsteller and WWG, Mersina, 1897 November 25, USS Raleigh; letter to children Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt , and Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt, including a chart detailing the cities and ports visited by the USS Raleigh over nearly a one year period; letter to aunt Molly Galt from William Richard Galt; Reference letter written by William Wilson Galt on behalf of J. T. Van Patten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Charles H. Eldridge, Max Rosenberg, Demege, Reid, \u0026amp; Co., and Delmege, Forsythe, \u0026amp; Co.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lara, Dr. Alexander Duane, Virginia Mason, Emma Prud, Lizzie Boykin, Mary E. Carrington, Annie Watkins, Susan Morton, and Alice Green; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to J. B. Coghlan from William Wilson Galt; invitation to celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Military Service Institution of the United States on February 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, and J. T. Van Patten; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Saunders, \"Belle\", E. H. Marsteller, and T. W. Wood \u0026amp; Sons; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to all children from William Wilson Galt. Topics include William Wilson Galt's observations of the people and lifestyle of Hong Kong and the oncoming Spanish-American War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and Henry Romeike; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, Alexander Galt, I. B. McPhail, Emma Prud, T. Hall \u0026amp; Mingardo, Anne Letham, A. S. Kenny, and \"Belle\"; letter to children from William Wilson Galt; translation of a proclamation by the Governor-General of the Philippines; clipping from Army and Navy Journal relating William Wilson Galt's good health after Battle of Manila Bay; printed picture of USS Raleigh; newspaper clipping relating death of Captain Charles Vernon Gridley (William Wilson Galt is mentioned in the article as having reported the death to the Navy Department). Most of William Wilson Galt's letters deal with the Battle of Manila Bay (1898 May 1). Included in his letter to Mary Blair Galt on May 1 is a hand-drawn map of the American battle plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and Katherine Gridley; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, L. B. Cary, W. L. Cosby, \"Lillie\", \"Sue\", and J. G. Shackelford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, Emily Galt, J. G. Shackelford, L. B. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Lyon G. Tyler; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to \"Miss Nannie\" from William Richard Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, W. J. Upshur, and W. L. Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Annie Galt, J. G. Shackelford, P. B. Eggleston, Stern Brothers, Larkin Soap Company, Emily Watkins, W. L. Cosby, and Alice B. Greer; invitation to wedding of Cecile Amelie and Cornelius de Witt on 1898 November 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Robert Ware Galt, son William Richard Galt, and son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Mary Carrington Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, son William Richard Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, W. A. Boykin, J. P. Lawrence, J. C. Byenes, and N. Sherwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and C. L. Chamberlaine; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lottie Carrington, Marie Marsteller, W. A. Boykin, B. Boykin, L. B. Cary, C. M. Meginley, and J. G. Shackelford; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Bessie Daniel. Invitations to wedding of Rosalie Smith and Dr. Isaac Carrington Harrison on January 24, Katharine Storrow and William C. Scott on February 21. Program for 10th Anniversary Service at St. John's Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. Lakewood, New Jersey Railroad timetable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Mann L. Quarles and Dr. William T. Bull; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, cousin Margaretta Clingh, Annie Galt, Dr. Alexander Duane, N. C. Lalcolt, C. M. Meginley, J. G. Shackelford, and W. L. Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from E. J. Bogart and L. B. McPhail; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rogers Galt, W. L. Cosby, and Inez Wichus Montague; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. with a collection of stamps included. Invitation to wedding of Susan Hedge Amsden and Carl Sutherland Parker on 1899 June 7, Emily Louisa Sawyer and John Nichols Moore on 1899 June 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and \"Lillie\"; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; freight bill from Southern Railway Co. for William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, Charles H. Consolvo and Edward C. Cheshire, and Mann L. Quarles; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, N. Sherwell, J. B. Lovett, W. S. Friend, Leopold Levy, and Jackson \u0026amp; Co.; letter to W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; invitation to wedding of Clara Fuller and Philip Andrews on 1899 August 16; advertisement for Hoge Memorial Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Gerry W. Simpson and the New York Yacht Club; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. B. Lovett, W. L. Cosby, Marjorie March, and J. G. Shackelford; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Lucy Watkins, and Alexander Martin. Much of the correspondence relates to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt starting college at William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy Watkins, Sue Watkins, George H. Watkins, and Hugh Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from brother William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, John Lloyd Newcomb, William Read Martin, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, N. Sherwell, \"Lloyd\", and \"Joe\"; invitation to Twentieth Annual Celebration of the Sigma Rho Delta Literary Society of the Shenandoah Valley Academy on May 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Dr. Southgate Leigh, George H. Watkins, George L. R. Stevens, Wright, Kay, \u0026amp; Co., and Lyon G. Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, and J. F. Carr; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Eva C. Lalcolt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Bob Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, Dr. Southgate Leigh, William Read Martin, and C. Vernon Spratley; Prescription written by Dr. Alexander Duane for Mary Carrington Galt; Wright, Kay, \u0026amp; Co. catalog for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Includes a 1900 August 16 letter from L.D. Starke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, R. H. Townley, and Arent Schuyler Crowninshield; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, Molly Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Lucius F. Cary, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, Elsie S. Hannah, George H. Watkins, Lucy Watkins, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, and Wright, Kay, \u0026amp; Co.; bill from Hospital St. Vincent de Paul for services rendered to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, C. Vernon Spratley, George H. Watkins, George Pugh, J. E. Williams, Lucius F. Cary, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and Dr. Southgate Leigh; letter to Annie Galt from William Richard Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, cousin \"Bob\" given), W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Lucius F. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Thomas H. Carter. Invitation to wedding of Martha Cabell Bouldin and Albert Humes Gentry on 1901 July 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Sue\"; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, John Lloyd Newcomb, D. C. Watkins, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; mathematics word problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis and Cornelia McBlair; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and William Read Martin; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, Mary Daniel, and Cornelia McBlair; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and Sam Daniel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Cornelia McBlair, William Read Martin, Mary B. Daniel, and Wright, Kay, \u0026amp; Co.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Annie Galt; invitation to wedding of Emily Cary and Thomas Marshall, Jr. on 1901 November 12; description of \"Paul Jones\" mixer dance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Laura Sherwood Picking; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Cornelia McBlair, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Mary B. Daniel, William Read Martin, and \"Joe\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Flea\"; Manila Day Reunion Poem by Commander Corwin P. Rees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Molly Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Jul H. Watkins, and \"Elsie\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from R. G. Skerrett and B. F. Coble; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Agnes Douglas West, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., M. J. Morton, and Lily B. Cary; receipt for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt's board at University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and R. G. Skerrett; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; a poem entitled \"At Sea\" written by William Wilson Galt; William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Hong Kong and Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from W. D. Southhall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Carroll R. Wright, Jr.; letter to J. W. Patterson from Mary Blair Galt; invitation to wedding of Mattie Lacey and Thomas J Pennybacker on1903 September 9. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Yokohama, Nagasaki and Kobe, Japan, Chefoo [Yantai] and Tsingtau [Qingdao], China, and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Daniel Barnes; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from A. H. Flint. Invitation to wedding of Ruth Waldron and Frank Peard Thomas on 1904 January 12, Minnie Bolling and James Duncan Puller on 1904 February 3, Lucy Daniel and Charles Kingston von Weise on 1904 June 29, Ethel Sharp and Ralph Mancill Griswold on 1904 July 28. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily from Manila Bay, Hong Kong, Naples, and Gibraltar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan, Thorvald Solberg, and the Virginia Club of Norfolk; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Lewis Crenshaw. Library of Congress document regarding William Wilson Galt's book \"The Battle of Manila Bay\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rhoderick H. Watkins, and Janice H. Read; Postcards to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from D. D. E. and anonymous; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Sniky Byers, Louise Bocereeau, \"Stuart\", \"Mac\" (female), and \"Dave\"; postcard to Mary Carrington Galt from anonymous; letter to Aaron Marx from Claude Swanson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from R. H. W.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, L. B. Cox, Sniky Byers, H. J. Putnam \u0026amp; Co., R. H. Payn, H. G. McCormick, and R. Stuart Royer; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from \"E. W. C.\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Guy S. Lurty, and \"Stuart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from J. J. Vogel and Dr. J. B. Murphy; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Bill Oglesby, E. W. Lawson, and Daisy Eggleston; letter to Mary Meares Galt from Rogers Galt; Robert Ware Galt's Navy enlistment papers, dated 1906 November 30, listing his examination date as 1907 April 16; invitation to wedding of Gertrude Abyvon Walke and Edward Dickinson Tayloe on October 25. Two letters written as poems to \"Uncle Bill\" from Rogers H. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Leonard Draper, J. E. Duke and G. A. D. Galt at the \"Soldiers Home\" in Richmond, Virginia; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Lily B. Cary, T. Catesby Jones, and cousin \"Bettie\"; Advertisements and reviews. Letter form E.B. Roy in response to Galt's concern that his Pay Director term is for three years instead of four years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt and H. H. Ewing; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt and William Richard Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, and Mary Carrington Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from George J. Durfey and telegram fro Hugh Blair G. Galt announcing \"Made the degree all right.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Bettie Marton. Invitations to weddings of Basil Gordon Montague and Lt. Col. George Barnett 1908 January 1, Elizabeth Welsh Galt and William Davidson 1908 January 16, Fanny Lewis Bouldin and Thomas Sprattley 1908 February 26, Elizabeth Virginia Jones and Joseph Hugh Neville 1908 April 16, Hilda Bateson and Laurance Jones 1908 June 18, Lily Brooke Booker and William Cutler Cole 1908 September 5, Evelyn Byrd Trigg and George Harris Sargeant, Jr. 1908 September 15, May Annette Luttmer and Rishworth Nicholson 1908 November 5, Anne McMaster and Davis Wills Jordan 1909 October 20, Margaret Nash Old and John Stone Stump, Jr. 1909 November 3, and Gladys Gertrude Hethorn and Wilford Grigsby Epes 1909 November 24. Note from Thomas E. Watkins 1909 March 25 saying that Carrington is very sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt and Louise Lelden; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt. Invitation to wedding of Delle Fay Norris and Henry Allen Pearson on February 2. Letter of condolence about the death of Roger Galt from James Riddle 1910 August 27 .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Susie Alexina Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Mary C. Carrington, and W. L. Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, William Richard Galt, Alexander Galt, Annie Read, J. Watkins Lacy, Sara R. Martin, and Agnes E. Lancaster; invitation to wedding of Helen Howard and Charles Clifford Gill on April 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Robert Ware Galt, and \"Betty\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Edwin Brockenbrough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Nannie C. Bolling, and W. L. Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mary Blair Galt from W. L. Cosby; invitation and program for Susie Alexina Galt's graduation ceremony at the College for Women in Columbia, South Carolina on June 6. Invitations to weddings of Louise Keeling Taylor and John Wright Stribling June 12, Lois Drake Millard and Frank Edwin Preston Uberroth June 22, Nancy Collins Nash and Logan Cresap June 29, Lela Coles Bouldin and Oscar Lane Shewmake June 26, Katharine Jones and Reginald Page June 27, Mary Ambler Willcox and Worrall Reed Carter July 2, Lilly Johnson Poor and Henry Morris Johnston July 9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from R. C. Marshall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Lucy Gray Harrison and H. A. Hunter; letter to Williamsburg, Virginia Postmaster from Lucy Pemberton, seeking addresses of relatives of late Hugh Blair Grigsby. Invitations to weddings of Cora Isabel Westcott and Laurence Stowell Adams August 1, Maude Walker and Charles Semmes Stanworth September 18, Lottie Washington Lambert and John Walton Grandy, Jr. September 19, and Dorothy Evleth Brown and Stewart Varona Hellings September 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt and Philip Andrews informing Galt that he has been awarded a \"Special Meritorious Medal\" for his actions in the Battle of Manila Bay. Invitations to weddings of Marie Louise Ryan and George Wirt Simpson on October 2, 1912, Susan Barnett Persons and Lewis Bowen McBride on October 9, Eloise Hirst and William Couper, on October 9, Virginia Klein Cooke and Edward Keville Glennan on October 9, Flournoy Adams Hopkins and Gilbert Alexander Boswell Eliott on October 10, Emily Ward and Otto Barten McLean on, October 17, and Clare Beatrice Rudgard Wigg and Newton Armistead Coggsdale on October 19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and nephew Rogers H. Galt; Christmas card from W. L. Cosby. Invitations to weddings of Susan Pendleton Howard and Hartwell Heathe Hume on November 6, Josephine Engelhard Boylan and Ellsworth Harper Van Patten on November 23, Mary Lewis Sharp and Irving Brinton Holley on November 27, and Emily Fuller Johnston and Joshua Warren White on December 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, and Lucy Pemberton; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from Mary Meares Galt; invitation to wedding of Harriotte Jones Winchester and Edward Griffith Dodson on January 29. List of members of the Puff Club (a business men's club in Norfolk, Virginia), with attached memos and poem entitled \"The Campaign of the Puffs against the Great Destroyer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and William Richard Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, and Robert Ware Galt; invitation to wedding of Bessie Armistead Doyle and Joseph Virginius Bidgood, Jr. on October 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William W. Galt from Florence J. Grant and Maria Ward Skelton; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Belle Boykin, and Maria Ward Skelton; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letter to Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels from William Wilson Galt; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from William Wilson Galt; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; Galt's letters to Daniels, Martin, and Thom are regarding his request for a promotion to Rear Admiral upon his retirement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from John R. Edwards; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carrington G. Galt, Annie Galt, and E. B. Martin; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert W. Shultice from S. B. Avis; letter to W. H. Venable from Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from W. H. Venable; invitation to wedding of Alice Louise Preston and Albert Weston Grant, Jr. on October 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Blair Jordan; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William W.  Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Ward Skelton Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and Susie Alexina Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Alfred George Zimmerman, Annie Galt, John M. Galt, Secretary of the Navy Edwin Wenby, T. S. Dunaway, George L. Hunt, Philip Andrews, John Teicher, Joseph W. Eggleston, A. Closdon, Frank Lester, John S. Bottimore, \"Alfred\", \"Aleck\", and \"Frank\"; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and William Richard Galt; letter to Annie Galt from C. G. Smith; letter to Dr. Pickrell from Annie Galt; letter to Hugh Blair from Aunt Molly and carbon copy of his answer.  Much of the correspondence in 1922 is regarding William Wilson Galt's health as in that year he had his right foot amputated and suffered from pneumonia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Ward Skelton Galt, Annie Galt, Zander Galt, \"Alfred\" (husband of daughter Susie), Hugh Blair Galt, Mrs. A. G. Zimermann and James B. Denny; letter to sister Susie from William Wilson Galt; letter to brother Zander from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt, William R. Galt and Hugh Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, letter to Bill from Zander; letter from Billy Galt to Grandfather; list of stockholders of Lynnhaven Beach and Park Co.; 1923 December 23 letter from J. H. D. to \"Dill\" with an attached news clipping \"Dr. J.H. Dillard to visit Africa\". 1924 March 3 letter from William Wilson Galt to his son includes a poem; 1923 July 13 letter from Hugh Blair Galt to William Wilson Galt also includes a poem. Most of the correspondence during these years are typed or carbons of typed letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitations to marriages and other events, plus a few calling cards. A dried plant was transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection Mss. 1.03.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Galt from Hugh G. Grigsby, William Galt, Annie Galt, Mrs. Conway Robinson, M. L. Nowlin, Laure E. Read, Carrington Galt and Roger Galt.  Letters to William Galt from Roger Galt, P. A. Williams, Louise H. Carter, Mary B. Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Meares Galt.  Includes a note from W. R. Galt and a letter from William Galt Hubbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Galt, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, A. K. Micheler, and Virginia (illegible last name); letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carmela Loyale, George Chappell, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, Louisa L. Read, Nannie Winston, Bradford (illegible first name), Lizzie Boykin, and Kate Gaulding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Galt from \"Aunt Molly\",\" Elsie\", Emily M. Watkins, J. Morton, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy D. Thornton and Cordelia McBlair. Letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt while on the USS Kentucky. Letter to William Wilson Galt from Mary. Letter to Granddaddy or Grandpa from William R. Galt, Jr., and unknown. Letter to Granddaddy and Mamie from William R. Galt, Jr. Letter to Grandma from Grandson who was in Vallejo, California. Letters to Mother from Mary B. G. Galt and Robert. Letters to \"Father\" from \"Alfred\", \"Susie\", Robert W. Galt, and \"Will\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from nephew John M. Galt, Maria, Mary B. Grigsby and Louise H. Carter. Letters to Mary B. G. Galt from cousin Cantey E. Reed, \"Annie\", \"M. L. Y.\", C.A . Stanely, Margaret B. Roper, \"Susan\", \"Dorothy\", Susie Crane, Sarah S. Read and others. Letters to family from Robert W. Galt, Susie D. Galt, Mary Galt and Carrington Galt. Includes a letter to William Wilson Galt from S. T. Early in which Early sends him a branch of the original Poets Laurel, and a letter from William Lamb, T. M. Whitehurst and John B. Jenkins asking William Galt to donate some land to the City of Norfolk. A legal document from Allegheny County about an 1837 debt of Andrew Fudge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo carbon typescripts of a short biography of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation, newspaper articles and rough drafts with a typescript of Hugh B. G. Galt's speech on the Cape Henry Lighthouse Celebration at Cape Henry, Virginia in 1939.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with Estelle Haskins, daughter of Bettie Morton. Bettie Morton was a servant in the Galt household at \"Oak Grove\" in Charlotte County. Estelle and her mother live in a house on the former \"Oak Grove\" property. Estelle often writes for help with legal problems and financial problems. Hugh Blair G. Galt responds with advice, gifts of money and hand-me-down clothes, and often intercedes to help with legal problems. Estelle helps him pack up old books and papers that belonged to the Grigsby family after some property was sold. Some correspondence deals with the land that Bettie Morton receives as the dower of 1/3 of the property of Albert Morton. Hugh Blair G Galt sends Betty Morton a deed to the house, which is given for life on 1925 January 10. Eventually, the entire parcel was sold to the Charlotte County School Board by Homer A. Lester and wife. The land had been conveyed to Mrs. Lester by the Galt family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1934 letter from Galt's nephew \"Bill\"; 1939 article about First National Seashore Park in North Carolina; 1941 letter from Office of the Marshal of the Supreme Court saying seats will be saved for him and Mrs. Galt; 1943 letter from nephew \"Richard\" while in the Army Air Forces Bombardier School in Texas; business card of Henry G. Barbee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotepad from \"The Pocomoke...Guano Company\" with notes on farm products, household products, Morse code, and prices of goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport by Miss Elizabeth V. Gaines of Saxe, Virginia on the libraries of Charlotte County, particularly the Edgehill Library of Hugh Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClass schedules, grades, certificates, notes, invoices, assignments and reports of Hugh B.G. Galt. Includes 1899 paper \"The Romantic School in English Poetry\". 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia grades; 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia pass certificates; 1906 document stating \"Degree of Bachelor of Arts conferred, June 12, 1906\"; 1938 bill for the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association; 1939 \"University of Virginia Newsletter\" with article on Virginia's Forest Resources by F.C. Pederson. Undated lecture schedule and notes. University of Virginia report card for November 1901.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudits of the estate of Mary B. G. Galt by Hugh B. G. Galt, her son and William Wilson Galt, her husband. Includes three copies of 1935 February report \"Second Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary G. Galt, Deceased\"; one copy of 1935 April 9 report \"A Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary B. Galt, Deceased to the present Beneficiaries of the Same.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Grigsby Family property \"Edgehill\", located in Charlotte County, Virginia which Mary B. G. Galt inherited from her brother, Carrington Grigsby. Includes 1914 plat of the Charlotte County property, 1914 Deed of Trust note on the property, correspondence with potential purchasers of the property, and correspondence and legal documents on the sale of the property to L. E. Rogers, John O. Walker, and C.E. Hunter in 1916.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1916-1928 correspondence between Otis M. Locke and William Wilson Galt about rental of property in Charlotte County. Mr. Locke rented a piece of property, possibly since 1907, and tried to purchase it a number of times. The property was originally part of the Grigsby estate. 1919-1925 correspondence about selling other parcels of land that were part of the Grigsby estate, including part of the Cardwell Tract. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1936 sale of one part of the Charlotte County, Virginia property to F. Watts Burgess and L. P. White. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1952 sale of the final piece of property to Boyd Hensley. Includes tax statements, county and property maps, and legal documents given to Hugh B. G. Galt by the remaining descendants of Mary B.G. Galt the right to sell the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten list of some of the furnishings of Mary B. G. Galt with a history of the item.  Includes photographs of some of the paintings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax documents and correspondence regarding inheritance tax after the death of William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory and appraisement of the estate of William Wilson Galt and Mary B. Galt.  Agreement between Carrington G. Galt and his siblings where he releases all his rights to the tangible personal property as a legatee of Mary B. and William Wilson Galt, 1934 July 14.  A ledger with lists and appraisals of estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1934 death certificate of William Wilson Galt; 1934 certification of H. G. G. Galt as executor to William Wilson Galt's estate; 1934 document giving Hugh Blair G. Galt permission to make repairs to 1104 Westover Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia (home of William Wilson Galt); 1934 inventory of 1104 Westover Avenue. Other legal documents between the beneficiaries of William W. and Mary B. G. Galt, 1916 will of William Wilson Galt, financial notes and ledgers and tax documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication of relief from taxes on property in Charlotte County, Virginia.  Cancelled checks and bank statements.  Correspondence related to tax and banking issues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and documents of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt as the executor of the estates of both William Wilson Galt and Mary B.G. Galt, his parents. He dealt with all the aspects of the estate: making an inventory of the contents of the house, selling items not wanted by his siblings, organizing papers, fixing up and selling the house, and maintaining accounts and legal forms to document his work. The correspondence with his siblings is often in triplicate. The names of his siblings are William R. Galt, Susan D. Zimermann, and Carrington G. Galt. Items from the home are mentioned, plus items given or on loan to institutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger kept by Hugh B. G. Galt as administrator of the personal estate of Hugh Carrington Grigsby. Pages 6-22 include the inventory of personal estate and page 196 includes an account of finances. Between pages 22 and 23 are three loose items: two pages with pencil drawn scenes set in Colorado and probably drawn by Hugh B. G. Galt, and one letter dated 1892 December 27 addressed to \"My precious Mother\" (her mother-in-law) from Mary B. G. Galt about the sadness she feels with the death of her father-in-law. Loose memo book in back of ledger includes a few accounts and notes from 1889. All pages in between are blank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with Fitzgerald Flournoy, Henry Riely, other genealogists, family members and organizations about the Grigsby and Galt families. Of particular note is Fitzgerald Flournoy who organized the Grigsby Papers for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and his writings about different family members. One unpublished report, \"The Lot of the Defeated\" is included. Correspondence with Henry Riely, a lawyer with the firm McGuire, Riely and Eggleston in Richmond, Virginia centers on the Carrington Family. Includes notes on the families and Norfolk Historical Society inquiries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt by William R. Galt and a handwritten paper on Alexander Galt, the sculptor, by Hugh B. Grigsby with a carbon typescript, published 1863 February 3 in the Richmond Inquirer. A \"Memoria Sacrum\" poem by James Barron Hope in memory of \"Alexander Galt, The Sculptor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated handwritten and typescript of  \"Memoir of John Minson Galt, Jr.\" by W. R. Grigsby. 1941 September issue of \"Virginia Medical Monthly\" with an article on \"Dr. John Minson Galt and the Williamsburg Asylum\" by P. G. Hamlin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarbon typescript of paper entitled \"Mr. Grigsby: Athlete, Orator, Author\", author and date unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes, correspondence and copies of documents relating to the Grigsby and Galt Families. Includes notes on the Whitehead Family. Other notes on collateral families of Scervant, Ware, Marston, Finch, McPherson, Silvester, and others. Includes a reprint of the 1863 obituary of Captain Reuben Grigsby from the Richmond Enquirer; 1896 article from the Central Presbyterian on the Old Stone Church in Lewistown, Virginia with a mention of Reverend Benjamin Grigsby, the father of Hugh Blair Grigsby and a handwritten copy of the James Galt family Bible. Some reports written by Mary Meares Galt. Includes a note written on a paper bag, \"Home - Woodside, Mrs. Dr. John M. Galt, Dr. John M. Galt, MD - C.S.A. Children, Eva Dulaney Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt\" and a 1870 November 14 invoice for tuition for the \"Misses C. \u0026amp; M. Skinner\" paid by Honorable J. B. Whitehead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1898 April 19 confirmation certification by the Bishop of Southern Virginia in the Ascension Church in Keysville, Virginia. 1938 January 25 letter from the  Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution invitation to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt for membership via John Grigsby or Benjamin Porter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 1871 obituary of Judge William Leigh of Halifax County, Virginia.  Most clippings deal with events in the Norfolk, Virginia area, either articles or editorials.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsletters, brochures and programs from various groups and events. Undated material includes \"General Regulations\" from William \u0026amp; Mary; map of New York City; reproduction map of \"Champlain's Map of New France 1632\"; order from for The George Jaberg Music Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; empty notepad from \"R.J. Edwards, Smithfield, Virginia\"; three copies of \"America,\" one copy of \"Yankee Doodle\" (3\"x2\") as advertisements for W. G. Williams, Smithville, Virginia; advertising card for E. E. Guys of Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript draft of essay on \"The First President of William \u0026amp; Mary,\" also called \"Commissary James Blair,\" dated 1913, typescript of paper, \"Commodore John Paul Jones,\" undated and an 1899 poem written on the Norfolk Boat Club letterhead using both English and German.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooklet for The Galt Literary Society which was organized by \"the young men of William R. Galt's school.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped transcript of a letter written to W. R. Galt by Colonel John B. Cary of Richmond, Virginia about the Scervant Family, dated 1875 August 16.  Handwritten note on bottom of letter: original of this letter is in the possession of W.R. Galt's granddaughter, Mary M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate to William R. Galt from The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America saying that he is \"A Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Accas Temple in Richmond, Virginia.\" 1900 May 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1903 form letter announcing meeting of the Orient Mark Lodge of Japan; 1903 menu of the \"traditional banquet to the Members of Aloha Temple...in Honolulu; 1907 Funeral Service procedures \"as prescribed by The Grand Lodge of Virginia\"; 1911 bylaws of the Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia; \"Laying of the Cornerstone of St. Andrews Episcopal Church\" by Owen Lodge No. 164 in Norfolk, Virginia 1920 June 30; 1918 February 15 Virginia Masonic Journal Newsletter; February 1917 newsletter \"Atlantic Lodge News\" with an article on William Wilson Galt; The Temple News of Norfolk, Virginia dated 1920 September (Volume 3, Number 9). Includes newspaper clippings about the Masons, William Wilson Galt, and Hugh B. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeeches given at the 10th Annual Convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association (undated),  and a paper entitled \"Harmony.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript speech on the History of Masonry.  39 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript address explaining \"certain words and passages of our work that are not very clear in their meaning or application\".   26 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript speech on the \"source of the Sublime Degree, the foundation of Masonry\".  Gives sources at the end of the paper.  61 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a tribute to William Richard Galt written by James H. Dillard. Originally published in the Southern Churchman, dated 1922 September 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal papers of William Wilson Galt which include financial material, business correspondence, material as executor of family members' estates, real estate transactions, tax and insurance documents, news clippings, printed and published written material, papers from his time as Navy Paymaster, and his last will and testament. William Wilson Galt joined the Navy about 1877 and served in the Navy for 50 years. He was a Navy Paymaster for most of those years. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby, the Chancellor of William \u0026amp; Mary from 1871 to 1881.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling cards from Galt Family members and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrades for Robert W. Galt and Mary C. Galt during one school session. 1901 tuition invoice to Mrs. J. T. Carr for music lessons on guitar for Hugh Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper and other clippings collected by William Wilson Galt. Some topics are Norfolk, Florida and the Navy. Some clippings are poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper and other clippings about the Galt Family. Obituaries and articles about Roger H. Galt, William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall leather covered daybook which includes daily notations, addresses, and account information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance invoices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tombstone inscription and order for tombstone; \"list of books taken from library at Edgehill Oct. 9th, 1884 by Mrs. William Wilson Galt\"; receipts for payments from the estate; 1881 prenuptial contract between Mary Blair Grigsby and W. W. Galt stating that William Wilson Galt will not interfere with the rents and profits of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby; legal documents with Mary Blair Grigsby Galt as one of the executors of her father's estate; accounts of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather account book from the Norfolk National Bank with approximately seven pages of accounts relating to the estate of Mary B. Grigsby, which include lists of items, possibly as inventories, under the headings: \"Mary Blair Carrington\", \"For Grove/For Edgehill\", and \"Farming Implements\". Also includes an account of the security stock of the Charlotte Banking and Insurance Company belonging to the estate of Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices of interest payment to Robert R. Prentis on note due Joseph B. Whitehead's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCanceled checks, bank statements, check stub books, deposit slips and bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bank books for Mrs. Mary Blair Galt. Leather notepad wallet moved to Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped list of Galt's expenses when he was a candidate for the House of Delegates. List addressed to the Chairman City Democratic Committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Receipts from businesses. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices and receipts for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes receipts for payments to the City Gas Company of Norfolk, and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices and receipts for local and world-wide purchases. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes purchase of a guitar for $7.00 in 1900 and a General Catalogue No. 66 from Montgomery Ward \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, receipts and bonds for the Tidewater Mineral and Oil Corporation and Norfolk-Princess Anne Oil Corporation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt elected an Honorary Member of St. Johns Masonic Lodge 1908. Carbon copy of a 1911 June 21 letter from William Wilson Galt, as Representative of the United Grand Lodge, to Sir Edward Letchworth, the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge...Freemasons' Hall in England, about the honor conferred upon him. Related Mason material, some about William Wilson Galt, is filed in Sub-Series 3, William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1908 contract for telephone service and a 1916 Virginia State Hunter's License. 1896-1899 insurance records which include a policy, payment receipts of premiums and correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1881 December 1 Charlotte County, Virginia marriage license between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby with a Minister's Return of Marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt wrote a poem entitled \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". The poem was printed in various publications and eventually incorporated into a book, also called \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". Copies of the poem from various sources, newspaper articles about the poem, and order slips for purchasing the book. Research correspondence and requests for photographs from men who participated in the battle, copyright information and letters from appreciative readers. Some correspondence on the lectures Galt gave on the Battle of Manila Bay.   Note: accounting details from the sale of the book are located with various financial documents as noted on the inventory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound diary kept by William Wilson Galt while stationed at Punta de los Cerritos from 1882 April 19-31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo certificates of membership for the Navy Relief Society; one for Paymaster W. W. Galt and one for Mrs. William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clippings about the Navy, Navy personnel, and William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMembership material for the Navy Mutual Aid Association, Allotment Check transmissions and Statement of Account for his pay. Leave requests from 1903-1906. 1922 letter exchange with the Judge Advocate General about bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport \"574 C\" reconciling statement of William Wilson Galt, Paymaster, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia. for 1st quarter of 1896, and Auditor memos from 1913 and 1914.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClarence N. Howell is an Assistant Chief Clerk in the Paymaster's Office. In 1907, he accuses the Paymaster's Office of misconduct and mismanagement. William Wilson Galt is investigated and the newspapers carry articles about the situation (see news clipping files). Correspondence includes many letters written to William Wilson Galt from creditors of Clarence N. Howell from 1902 to 1907. Includes the official report written by William Wilson Galt where he answers each accusation. Correspondence to and from William Wilson Galt about the accusations. Folder title used by William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt slips for navy personnel which include the names of the men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChart listing names of men, how many days worked, pay per day, and total pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger which is a cash book for the USS. Kentucky (1903-unknown), but also records 1906-1907 sales of \"The Battle of Manila Bay\" on pages 54-63, 89-90. Near the end of the book are entries for the USS Vicksburg from 1902-1903. Loose papers include sheets listing men and their positions on the Boston, the Raleigh, the Baltimore, and other ships. Includes a few paymaster receipts. Printed list of arrival and departure dates and name of ports for the \"Cruise of USS Kentucky\" (1900-1904); 1903 issue of \"The Open Door: Thanksgiving Number\" which includes names of all crew members; 1904 February 20 issue of \"The Open Door\". Correspondence about physical exam before receiving a promotion and other material included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, supply orders, memos, and other supply related material while stationed in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, and Smyrna. Includes a barber bill for 1899 with names of the men, their pay number and rating; 1898 list from the Treasury Department of the \"Values of Foreign Coins\"; handmade card signed by members of the crew entitled \"You May Fire When You are Ready, Gridley, May 1, 1898 to May 1st, 1901\", and a 1898 March 26 letter relieving Galt of duty on the USS Raleigh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhoto print of \"Genl Dewey\". Receipts from the Grand Hotel in Guatemala, the Kilaneau Volcano House in Hawaii, the Grand Hotel in Yokohama, and the Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita. Pamphlet for the Panic Mail Steamship Company Peru with a list of passengers (1902), and receipt for clothing from \"Ah Sing and Co.\" in Shanghai.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the \"General Service Code\" with homographic signals, typed extract from 1898 May 27 China Daily Press; 1907 January 19 partial issue of Army and Navy Register; list of \"District Joint Communications Visited\"; 1890 pass for W. W. Galt for San Jose De Gu Temala, Central America; 1871 map of Santo Domingo; prospectus pamphlet for the Ostrander Repeating Gun Company, and a pamphlet for the Ostrander Gun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1898 July 9 order to report to the USS Delmonico; note giving the time of the \"Sword presentations \u0026amp; c to officers of the Navy\"; 1902 appointment and commission as Pay Inspector in the Navy, with the rank of Commander; 1903 appointment order to be on a \"Navy Examining Board\" and a Congressional Bill (S. 5693) from the 63rd Congress, 2nd Session \"To provide for the promotion of Pay Director William Wilson Galt...to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Pay Corps of the Navy upon his retirement from the service\" (1914). Correspondence in regard to promotions, including letters of recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions adopted at the last meeting on 1909 May 1. Two copies of the \"Constitution and List of Members of the Society of Manila Bay\" and a 1920 brochure for the Twenty-Second Annual Banquet at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC with signatures on the inside front cover. Tissue paper carbon of a 1926 letter addressed to Captain Dudley N. Carpenter about the May meeting of the Manila Bay Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed amendment to House Bill #6616, \"That after completing the prescribed course of four years' instruction at the Naval Academy ... there shall be retained each year for service in the Navy and Marine Corps...only so many as shall equal the number of vacancies...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes about spheres, torture, Spanish sentence structure and a medicinal formula. Shopping list, a mostly blank small notebook, list of automobile travel expenditures with names of Virginia towns and the vehicle odometer reading, code labeled \"Grimm's Law,\" drawing of a possible boat, drawing of the floor plan of a house and a doodle drawing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoems and prose with titles such as \"Our Idyll,\" \"A Prayer\" and \"To One Who Knows\" (1923). Most are handwritten. 1923 typed Christmas poem addressed to Mary Meares from \"Uncle Bill\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrochures, pamphlets, sales advertising, \"how to play whist\" pamphlet, postcards, printed poems, recipes, programs, safe driver's manual, \"a Summary History of the Palazzo Dandolo now Royal Hotel Danieli in Venice\" (1896), postcards of Venice, tourist photographs of Venice, an 1894 Missionary Calendar of Prayer, and a 1904 pamphlet Concerning Old Norfolk about Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeds and other legal documents for property in Norfolk, Virginia, Colorado, and Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of newspaper clippings with notes and poems, some by William Wilson Galt, pasted into an account book. Beginning on page 100, accounts for the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby from 1885-1886. Includes loose papers of handwritten poetry, an 1887 map of Alaska, an 1890 broadside for San Salvador and Guatemala, a printed poem \"A Ballad of Manila Bay\" by Timothy Wilfred Oakley and other printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax bills and receipts for personal and property taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped carbon copy of the Last Will and Testament of William Wilson Galt dated 1927 August 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate dated 1878 January 25,  appointing William Wilson Galt as Assistant Paymaster of the Navy, signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, and R.W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1881 October 15, appointing William Wilson Galt as Passed Assistant Paymaster with the relative rank of Master, signed by Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, and  William H. Hunt, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1893 September 26, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the relative rank of Lieutenant, signed by Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, and H. A. Herbert, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1899 March 3, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy. Certificate dated 1901 February 19, assigning William Wilson Galt as number one in the Rank of List of Paymasters in the Navy for Extraordinary Heroism, signed by William McKinley, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1902 April 10, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Inspector of the Navy with the rank of Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Moody, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1903 December 2, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Director of the Navy, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Wood, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate of Membership in the Society of Manila Bay for William Wilson Galt, USS Raleigh, signed by George Dewey, Commodore US Navy, undated.    Picture and roster of the members of the Society of Manila Bay who attended the banquet at Admiral Dewey's resident in Washington, DC on 1914 May 1.  Photograph is very fragile and rolled.  All certificates are loosely rolled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes individual items for Susie Galt, Carrington G. Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt, Mary Carrington Galt and Robert W. Galt, plus newspaper clippings about various family members and homes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, mostly regarding genealogy of the Galt Family, plus her files on the Galt Family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence to Mamie Garland and her father Maurice Garland about the Galt Family with some general letters and invitations from members of the Galt Family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence to Mary \"Mamie\" Garland about the Galt Family with some personal correspondence with friends and family and business correspondence in relation to her jobs at the Valentine Museum and the Richmond Public Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharts, notes, news clippings, and correspondence about Galt Family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmpty envelopes, blank greeting cards and blank notepaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome items were moldy when accessioned. They have been boxed separately and are currently unavailable to the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from her husband, William Wilson Galt. 3 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Small notebook with two pages of accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Speeches, reports, and poem about the Masons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1809 property tax bill, and 1808 letter from Lewis Stuart of Greenbrier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese papers mainly deal with Hugh Blair Grigsby's business and family in Charlotte County, Virginia. Includes some early family papers, deeds and correspondence. The papers were accessioned as a group of loose papers and a group of file folders in a wooden box. In organizing these papers, this original grouping has been kept. The loose papers are arranged alphabetically by subject, then the papers in the wooden box are also arranged alphabetically by subject. There is an overlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 business or calling cards with Hugh Blair Grigsby's signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Annie Christian to Mrs. Anne Fleming about Indian attacks and related troubles, plus her desire to be in Botetourt County, dated 1780 April 1. Hugh Blair Grigsby collected her letters. Most of the letters are housed in the Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers at the Virginia Historical Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1842 letter has a note \"The only piece of the handwriting of my mother that I possess.\" 1840 letter deals with results of the presidential election, 1841 letter to his wife about his visit to Norfolk, Virginia; undated response to a complaint by Joseph Caldwell; 1855 letter regarding his purchase of \"Pocohantas\"; undated letter from Mary Blair Grigsby Galt to her Mother; undated letter to Mrs. Grigsby at Edgehill from \"Cousin P. E. R.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1881 receipt from John E. Holt. Agreement of Partition between H. Carrington Grigsby and William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair his wife, dated January 24, 1882. February 8, 1882 agreement between Mrs. M. V. Grigsby, administratrix of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby from Thomas Word.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts, invoices, accounts and business correspondence relating to items purchased for home, business and farm.  Includes an 1828-1831 account sheet for money received and money expended, requests for loans from neighbors, bond material, and a small book, \"Account of John E. Holt\" from 1869-1879.  Two accounts were grouped separately when accessioned and have been grouped separately in the back of this folder:  Accounts with W. H. Smith from 1875-1882 and Accounts with John E. Holt and J. W. Eggleston from 1869-1881.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book for family and farm expenses and payments from 1887-1896. Does not include an index, but names of people and merchants are noted on each page. One small \"daily\" notebook with financial information, undated. Bank book from \"Exchange National Bank in Norfolk\" with entries from 1871-1880.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on the early history of Virginia and a tribute written \"to the memory of my father the Rev. Benjamin Porter Grigsby\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall group of papers belonging to Mary Venable Grigsby, the wife of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Circa 1829 letter from a friend in Richmond, Virginia; a calling card; an 1882 application for life insurance; two undated letters from her son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby (one while at Hampden-Sydney College); undated letter from her sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlats, deeds and related material for land in Charlotte County. Includes a 1736 survey by William Westbrook with notes on \"Booker Survey\"; 1793 survey for Thomas Read; Edward Fitzgerald deed to Hugh B. Grigsby; 1870 survey of the \"Low Grounds of Edgehill\" by Thomas F. Petters, correspondence on land bought from the Cardwell Family (1870's and 80's) and more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1839 deed from George Garraway to Edward Fitzgerald for land on East Street; 1855 deed from Rosina Karcher to Simon S. Stubbs for property on Main Street; 1858 deed from Hugh B. Grigsby to Charles B. Duffield for property on East Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of items taxed for 1879 and Grigsby's copy of the letter sent when paying bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten copy of an indenture, 1859 April 2, in the \"City of Williamsburg between Hugh Blair Grigsby...in his own behalf and in behalf of his infant son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, of his infant nephews, Hugh Grigsby Whitehead, Henry Colgate Whitehead, John Boswell Whitehead, Jr., Holbrook Whitehead and Park Lewis Poindexter, and of his nieces Cornelia Grigsby, Irwin, Jr, Billie Poindexter and Mary Irwin...and the President and Masters or professors of William \u0026amp; Mary in Virginia...a certificate of debt...of One Thousand dollars bearing six per cent interest per annum payable half yearly to have and to hold.... Copy of signatures of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Benjamin S. Ewell. Paragraph in the indenture explains why he is listing his son, nieces and nephews on the document. Document from Benjamin S. Ewell that states \"whereas the late Hugh Blair Grigsby...endow in said college, 'The Chancellor Scholarship\" with his bond, dated 1881 January 18. 1881 Resolution from the Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors of William \u0026amp; Mary in memory of the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, LL. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten poems, a hymn, a shopping list, published tributes to Hugh Blair Grigsby at his death, printed sheets of the hymn written by Hugh B. Grigsby in 1877, and two copies of pamphlet Lines, to my Daughter on her Fourteenth Birthday, privately printed in Norfolk. 1881 May 20 Richmond Dispatch clipping with a poem, \"Lines: Suggested by the Death of Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby, April 28, 1881,\" \"Hymn written on the morning of the 22d of November 1877, when I entered my seventy-second year\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby and \"A Sonnet on Spring\" from Farmville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeds, surveys and plats of land in Charlotte County. Names on documents include Joel Watkins, Brooks Becker, Thomas H. Spencer and William L. Morton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNine 1861 confederate certificates at 8 per cent and four 1864 confederate bonds at 4 per cent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten  letter written by Hugh Blair Grigsby to Mr. Grinnan of Orange County, Virginia about the Porter Family genealogy and Grigsby Family genealogy.  Stamped envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts, accounts, agreements, invoices, and correspondence for bank business, personal loans, bonds, and purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for purchase and sale of slaves by the Whitehead and Grigsby families in Charlotte County and Norfolk, Virginia.  Slave names included:  Louisa, Richard, Emanual, Elexena and her three children Jenny, Fanny and \"blank\", Virginia and Richard and Rachal and child Diana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1856 document electing Hugh Blair Grigsby as a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an 1861 letter inviting him to a meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement on rental or use of farm property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten and printed poetry. One poem, \"Life's Latest Pleasures\" was written when Grigsby was 85 years old. Includes 1867 poem, \"Lines to Hugh Blair Grigsby, L.L.D, President of the Virginia Historical Society\" by Emma Early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes 1779 January 14 plat and description of land which was part of the estate of Thomas Watkins and part of the tract of land owned by Beverly Randolph in Charlotte County, 1805 deed from Joel Watkins to Clement Carrington, 1862 letter from John McPhail sending \"old deeds pertaining to the Edgehill Estate,\" 1878 survey for \"T. N. Jones and Catlet\" to sell the lands of W. Cardwell in Charlotte County, 1879 deed where Robert Catlet sells the Cardwell land to Hugh Blair Grigsby, 1887 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and H. Carrington Grigsby transferring Edgehill tract to H. Carrington Grigsby, 1905 sketch of the \"lines between the farms of Carrington Grigsby and J. Flood Morton as agreed upon by them and established by J. D. Morton\", and an undated survey description of land on the Little Roanoke River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers concerning the lawsuit between Pugh and Cardwell which centered on land that Grigsby wanted to purchase.  Includes deeds, financial information and property related documents.  The land belonged William Cardwell and Thomas Cardwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers concerning the purchase of the William W. Read property which adjoined Edgehill. Includes deed of sale, correspondence and notes. Appears that Read refused to sell the property after he had agreed in writing to the sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of personal property which included 42 slaves above the age of 16, 9 slaves aged 12-16 years old, 21 horses, 1 piano, 1 gold watch, 1 carriage, stock shares and $125 in value of silver plate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1872 letter written by H.C. Grigsby to Miss Margaret Venable about boarding at her house when he visits Hampden-Sidney and 1875 letter from H. Carrington Grigsby to \"Cousin Mag\" sending his regards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of Hugh Carrington Grigsby, which also includes some material for his sister, Mary Blair Grigsby before and after her marriage to William Wilson Galt.   Hugh Carrington Grigsby resided at Edgehill in Charlotte County, Virginia.  His papers concern family matters, such as the estate of his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, business affairs of the family and relationships with his sister Mary Blair Grigsby, William Wilson Galt and other relatives who lived in Charlotte County and elsewhere.  Even though he invited many ladies to local events, often with the collusion of friends, he never married.  He was engaged to Mary H. Holt in 1897 but she evidently broke the engagement because she loved someone else.  Many letters deal with the local community regarding farming, money, local politics, clubs, and more.  After his Father's death, Hugh Carrington Grigsby slowly becomes more involved in the local community.  Letters from his Mother express concern about his welfare, opinions on family matters, reports of her daily routines and advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include Mary B. Grigsby (sister), Paulus A. Irving (friend) and Hugh Blair Grigsby (father). Mary B. Grigsby asks for advice on how to dress and how to behave when she visits him, probably at Hampton-Sydney College in 1876.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, his sister Mary B. Grigsby, and other family members and friends. W. Irving Taylor writes about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby. John Whitehead, Carrington's uncle, sends a letter from Mr. Brock who asks for the original minutes of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of William and Mary which should be with his Father's papers. Family letters often concern Hugh Blair Grigsby's death and estate. Other letters offer condolences on the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Lucie Knight and Alice Marrow write concerning invitations from Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. W. G. Morton asks to buy a Revolutionary War flint lock gun, Nina Bouldin solicits donations for a library at the Mt. Pisgah Academy. Letters from brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, J. B. Whitehead, Rev. J. J. Kirkpatrick, and others. Includes draft of a letter from H.C. Grigsby to R. C. Reid where he states that Reid was out of line to publically correct him, letter from B. Johnson Barbour who wants an interview about Hugh Blair Grigsby, letters from W.P. Dye and others about farming and livestock practices, letters from neighbors and friends extending invitations, letter from Robert Armistead of Richmond, Virginia about purchases made by Mary Galt, and a letter from A. E. T. Bradford about a \"J. W. Madison\" desk given to Hugh Blair Grigsby which was to be returned to him after Hugh Blair Grigsby's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  Miss Alice Murrow accepting an invitation, Louise Carrington, great grandson of John Grigsby A.B. McCorkle, relative J. B. Whitehead, mother Mary V. Grigsby, sister Mary G. Galt, cousin B.A. White), neighbor J. W. Morton, and cousin Louise Carrington. Includes letters from Mary G. Galt to her mother, a letter from Cousin Thomas B. Venable to Mrs. Mary Grigsby about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, family letters concerning his father's estate, invitations from F. H. Bouldin and other neighbors, replies from invitations to young ladies, letter about membership in Aspin Grove Range, and letters concerning the price of corn and other farm items.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby, Carrington's mother, is living with different relatives after the death of her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend, and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, cousin John B. Whitehead, sister Mary G. Galt, Lucy A. Priddy asking for a loan, cousin J. C. Carrington, friend and old neighbor J. W. Morton,  Miss M. G. Nowlins, L. H. Hayes regarding horses, Miss S. A. Boswell with an invitation to church, an invitation from Mrs. McKelway, a driving invitation from Jennie Watkins, cousin Nellie Watkins, Alice Marrow regarding a visit, and cousin Louise Carrington.   Includes a letter from W. H. Grigsby in Washington, DC about reviewing an enclosed crayon portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, letter from Lyon G. Tyler asking for any correspondence between Hugh Blair Grigsby and President Tyler for his research on President Tyler, letters from neighbors about escaped sheep and a loan, letters from young ladies and a letter from a local farmer J. E. Holt to Mrs. Grigsby about his family and farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations and wedding announcements. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Charles Deane of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Louise Carrington, Emmett M. Dickson and other friends and relatives. Includes letters of introduction by friends for Carrington Grigsby to use during a visit to Kentucky, letter from Mrs. Louise Leigh (cousin) with a note on the back by Carrington about his friendship with her and how he'll miss talking with her now that she is married, a poem by Miss Bigalow, a letter from W. H. Grigsby about a crayon likeness of Hugh Blair Grigsby, an analysis of \"Vivorilla Guano\" and a copy of his letter to Mrs. Reuben (Virginia) Grigsby Chandler. Mary V. Grigsby's letters relate her daily routines and visits plus she gives advice to Carrington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations, and wedding announcements. Correspondents include:  Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Mary Bolling, Charles Deane, Marie Shepperdson, John Whitehead, C.T . Hanson, P. R. Carrington about the Carrington genealogy, cousin Henrietta McCormick of Chicago, T. R. Rogers, S. W. Morton, Marianne E. Skelton, and Pattie Finch. Includes a handwritten program for a local \"musical soiree\" at Mrs. Kate McKelway's home, letter from Frank G. Ruffin who wants copy of Hugh Blair Grigsby's address to the Virginia Convention about the Federal constitution, notes from neighbors about oats and nails, letter from Boylan Green about a new debating society, and letters from extended family members about genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mary V. Grigsby, M. L. Nowlin,  G. T. Hersfelt, Mary E. Bollings, cousin John Whitehead, Miss Bigelow, and W. M. Cary. Includes 1884 invitation to Hampton Sidney College's graduation, letter from Sheriff C.V. Marshall appointing Carrington as one of the commissioners to view proposed new road, invitation to 1884 leap year party, letter from B. Johnston Barbour about one of Hugh Blair Grigsby's addresses, and letter electing Grigsby as delegate to represent the Walton Magistrate District at the Democratic convention in Roanoke.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby continues to give advice and talk of her daily routine and health.  William Wilson Galt mentions that he may be sent to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mrs. Grigsby, Miss Willie Garland, and other family members, friends, and business acquaintances. Includes invitations to local functions and homes, thank you notes for books, notes from Peachy Gilmer, Miss Jeffress and other female friends, note from Dr. Thackston about teeth and dentist problems, Lillian Lee genealogy, and letter from Mrs. G. P. Rice telling him bluntly that she will not congratulate him on his appointment to the Russian Delegation.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby has further serious health problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: J. D. Shepperson, cousin Annie Read, Victor Murguiondo, William Wilson Galt, W. W. Glasgow, Charles Deane, Mary B. Grigsby Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and others. Includes invitations to the \"jois de Vie\", copy of letter from Carrington to his Mother while he was visiting White Sulphur Springs, responses from lady friends, letters of introductions, letters concerning ladies (one letter from H.H. Booker telling Carrington that a certain young lady was \"at church\" today), letters about genealogy, letters from neighbors about farming matters, letter fom J. D. Shepperson about helping with a negro club, and letter from William W. Glasgow about the changes in Virginia and \"the race of true Virginians.\" William Wilson Galt writes about his family's move into a new home and business/land dealings that concern the Grigsby Family. John Whitehead writes about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate.  Mary B.Grisby Galt tells of her growing family and activities.  Mrs. Galt is staying with friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mrs. L. Carrington, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, John Whitehead, and others. Mrs. L. Carrington asks for a loan in a flowery letter. William Wilson Galt relates financial information and family affairs . Letter from a Mrs. Crampton (?) who wants her son to receive some education and asks Carrington to ask Mr. Galt about Navy prospects, reply from William Galt about the Navy and about a lady \"prospectz' for Carrington. Mrs. Grigsby's eyes are not doing well. She appears to be living with the Galt Family. Miss Maria Davison about genealogy of the Ross Family. W. S. Morton complains about two loose colts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily, friend, and business correspondence. Mr. P. B. Price wants to publish a Hampton Sydney address by Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Farming related correspondence about prices, orders, and more.  William Wilson Galt writes about selling Main Street house, family affairs, and Mrs. Grigsby.  Letters and replies to invitations from ladies, plus a letter from P. Morison who writes, \"I should prefer not going out with you...I go with are usually college boys and the younger Seminary students in whom I feel some special interest...\"  Kate Bigelow writes about her teaching job and \"if I see or know of any one whom I think will suit you, I will certainly remember you\".  W. T. Ewell writes from William \u0026amp; Mary about the bond deeded to William \u0026amp; Mary by Hugh Blair Grigsby and the portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Invitations from neighbors.  Lottie Carrington sells seven of a dozen of autographed letters from George Washington for $25 each, and is trying to locate some of the other letters that belong to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Johnson sends a journal article, Lizzie J. Hunt requests a buggy ride to the court house, William Wilson Galt writes about Grigsby business and the Main Street House, J. W. Hooper  and others want to see Hugh Blair Grigsby's papers from Hampden  Sidney, business letters about farming and banking, Miss Lulie Watkins prays that he meant it when he said he wanted to accept Jesus and explains the plan of Salvation, Nancy Stuart requests his picture for a young lady, Mrs. Grigsby writes of her personal and family affairs and lectures him on other matters, relatives and friends appear to be concerned that he's not married yet, W. W. Read warns about a tenant and  J. D. Griselin requests Hugh Blair Grigsby's letters for Miss Sallie Tazewell who is republishing a series of her father's letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Gaines has organized a female reading club and is still teaching, Major Gaines reports that Col. Whitehead has nominated Gaines to the State Board of Agriculture, Mrs. Viola Minor asks for beef steak \"I wanted to ask you this but could not summon up courage\", and other correspondence from neighbors and relatives who write of family and local news, the illness of his Mother, and send replies or requests to invitations for visits or functions. Telegram from his Mother about the birth of Robert Ware Galt, son of Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt. Appears that Mrs. Grigsby is staying at Edgehill during the later part of the year where friends and neighbors care for her. Letters from \"cousins\" suggest that he is leading a boring and dull life and sympathize that he cannot find a companion, though there are many notes about \"dates\" with ladies. Cousin Berta Lackey writes in February of a horse and carriage accident that injured her, about not knowing what love is and implies there might be something going on between the two of them but in March she writes \"I will ever regard you with the cousinly interest that first led me to address a letter to you\". She later writes more letters, mentioning going to Richmond to get a fragment of bone removed due to her carriage accident. Her writing style is Victorian and her subject matter introspective and analytical. She is a teacher and lives near Lexington, Virginia. By the end of the year, after meeting Carrington and his family in both Lexington and Richmond, the \"relationship\" seems to be completely platonic. A Mrs. Minor and her daughter, Viola, write to Mrs. Grigsby about an incident at Edgehill where the daughter was either renting rooms or staying as a housekeeper. Evidently Carrington Grigsby became enraged by an incident, suggesting Viola did something dishonest, but Mrs. Minor has found that no one else is surprised by his behavior, and her children are raised to be honest people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are only five letters for 1889. William Wilson Galt writes about financial issues and Annie Read writes to Mrs. Grigsby about the death of her father. Includes a bond from Mary V. Grigsby to Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are only five letters for 1890. Three letters are addressed to Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby from friends and relatives. The other letters to Carrington concern selling stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeven letters, mostly dealing with stock and other financial matters. Lizzie Nash offers condolences on the death of a family member, but is unclear who died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour letters. Includes a request for apples by Cousin Annie Read, the selling of Carrington's tobacco by Moss, Eanes and Gills, and matters about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate from John Whitehead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive items. Includes letters from neighbors, William Wilson Galt and a bond between Carrington Grigsby, Dr. McPhail, and H. L. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters about farming, requests for Hugh Blair Grigsby's writings, and personal and family finances. Includes a list of books with the number of volumes in each set, a letter from Dr. A. S. Priddy requesting Carrington's recommendation to Walter H. Taylor for the open position at Eastern Virginia Hospital, and letters from a woman friend who is upset that Carrington will not reply to her letters. Members of the Read family, cousins to Carrington, write about different local and personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with businesses, family and friends. Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns, business matters such as price of crops and farming items and a request for farming items for the \"Cotton States and International Exposition,\"   Ms. Blair of Walnut Grove, a regular correspondent in other years, continues to write of local events. William Wilson Galt continues as executor of the estates of both Hugh Blair and Mary Venable Grigsby, and Uncle John Carrington appears to manage other aspects of Carrington's finances. S. D. Morton writes about the low salaries of local teachers and requests Carrington's opinion and Richard Gaine asks him to attend a meeting to discuss county affairs. The William Wilson Galt family moved into a new house in Norfolk which he calls #1 Grigsby Place. Miss Nellie Daniel continues to write and issue invitations for visits. He receives requests for copies of his Father's addresses, and even requests for books from the library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns and business matters such as price of crops and farming items. Mary B. Galt writes about her visit with the Galt Family plus asks Carrington to check on Miss Ada at The Grove, nephew Will Galt writes his first letter to \"Uncle Carrington\", Cousin Emma Early writes about her family in Texas, Nannie Daniel continues writing about books, local events, and invites Carrington to visit with the caveat that he better come and stay longer.P. G. Miller, clerk of Court in Goochland County, requests Grigsby genealogical information. The Shepperson and Read families continue to write and extend invitations. Mr. Shepperson writes that he found Carrington's colt dead in the stable.   R. C. Winthrop, Jr. writes that his father's estate includes 114 letters from Hugh Blair Grigsby and over 100 letters written by his father to Hugh Blair Grigsby which were given to his father by Carrington. He suggests that this collection should be kept together, possibly at the Virginia Historical Society. He plans to have the collection arranged chronologically and bound. Joseph Bryan, President of the Virginia Historical Society, writes about the potential loan/gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive letters. N. Daniel invites him to the Presbytery at Bethlehem on the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. Dr. A. Duane of New York answers Carrington's query about his eye problems with a possible diagnosis and treatments. Sue Wainwright writes two letters that suggest they may have an interest in each other, but questions why he is always too busy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarrington 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Kate Flournoy asks if Carrington has a picture of Colonel William Cabell and DC Jackson writes a full description of a carriage and phaeton he is selling and various relatives and business write of farm and local matters. A list \"Patrons of Miss K. Boyds' School\" is included. Carrington Grigsby met, courted and then became engaged to Miss Mary H. Boyd in 1897. She is a teacher, possibly at the Shepperson home. By December 13, something occurred and the engagement was ended. Correspondence from friends, family, and Miss Boyd. Mary B. Galt writes that she would not \"call on Miss M. Hugh Blair because it would be premature.\" On November 10, Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes \"I am truly delighted that she has at last decided positively...and I have written her a real nice sisterly note\". Miss Boyd writes, \"Thank you for what you said in regard to my fine judgement. I promise you that all of my influence (if I have any) shall be used in your behalf.\" Cousin Emma Lou Stringfellow writes to Mary H. Boyd in which she says \"I know he is one of nature's best nobleman...\" and gives many other attributes of Carrington. The December 13 breakup letter from Mary H. Boyd says, \"if I could have been launched in to matrimony on the high-tide of my feelings...all would have been well but those things that have broken my dream of yours...frightened and chilled me and I cannot find it in my heart to forgive the fate that makes it so\". John Whitehead writes, \"I presume...the estrangement is permanent...there are thousands of lovely ladies in Virginia.\" Some undated letters from Miss Boyd are at the end of the folder. Mrs. Cynthia B. T. Coleman of Williamsburg answers a letter from Carrington about purchasing two chairs belonging to her Uncle William Randolph. She jokes that she barely has two hundred cents much less $200 to buy them. She notes \"if Randolfhians is at such a premium I think I had better make my fortune selling off my silver and glass that he brought with him from England. Poor as I am I think I will keep these treasures and hand them down to my children's children.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mary Boyd to Carrington discussing the breakup, the rumors around Smithville and how well he is behaving like a \"manly man.\" A draft of a letter from Carrington to Mary Boyd about the termination of their engagement. Other relatives and friends give him support after the termination, especially John Whitehead, Nancy Daniel and Cousin Stringfellow. Nancy Daniel notes that Mary Boyd only wanted \"to carry on a fliration...and she did not love any body but Mr. F.\" Miss Shewall tells of seeing Mary Boyd with Cabell Flourney and they might be engaged.   Nancy Daniel continues to write letters asking why he doesn't write or visit often, suggesting he thinks she is uninteresting and wanting to know all about his activities, especially with ladies. Emily Christian from William and Mary asks if he wants a subscription to The William and Mary Quarterly. Mary B. Galt is in Presbyterian Hospital in New York because of possible heart problems. Walter Anderson asks about his Blair Family ancestors. Langhorne Crosby is desperate to know if \"Willie Galt\" is all right since he is in Manila. Sue Wainwright writes, \"When you get this - I will have left Charlotte - I am too sick at heart to write - goodby - God bless you.\" T. P. Wilson responds to his query about how to kill tobacco worms. Samuel Hannah apologises, asks forgiveness and explains what happened when he stopped by Mrs. Galt's house after he'd had too much to drink. Includes correspondence about farm crops and implements, business transactions and local and family matters with invitations from family and local residents. Includes a November 3 letter from William Wilson Galt in Jamaica to Mrs. Mary B. Galt, list of Kathryn Boyd's patrons for 1898 and a letter from Mrs. Mary B. Galt saying her husband has returned from Manila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters. Two letters written for Beverly Thomas asking for an extension for a payment for land and one note requesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1900 Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes that her son, Hugh, is better but \"I don't want him to return to Wm \u0026amp; Mary at all, for I don't believe they can get decent food there at all.\" Samuel Read asks how he can obtain a copy of \"History of South Side Virginia\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby. Nannie Daniel writes \"You seem to have quite a fondness for widows. Now there are four...I think it is time you were getting married...some one said you were in love with yourself and would never love any body else.\" Mary B. and William Wilson Galt have a new son named Carrington Grigsby Galt. Carrington is a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He still receives letters from friends who tell him about ladies visiting the area. The Virginia Historical Society asks him about some newspapers that he had talked about giving to them. Mary B. Galt speaks of Miss Nannie who is looking after the children and wishes that Carrington was living such a family life. Includes letters from relatives and neighbors. Appears that he is helping some of his poorer relations and neighbors. Includes correspondence about farm purchases such as seeds, fertilizer and machinery and selling farm products. 1908 Correspondence 2 letters. Philip Alexander Bruce about his work on the early history of Virginia and Mrs. Kate B. Page of Danville accepts a request for Carrington to visit her at Edwins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly personal letters from family and friends, but also business correspondence about the farm and Edgehill. Invitations, acceptances, family news and local news. Includes letters from Mary B. Galt, Kathryn Boyd, Shepperson Family, Read Family, Mary Scott about teaching James, a price list and catalogue for Fanny Clark \u0026amp; Co's in Connecticut, rough draft of Carrington's letter to Mrs. Deane and the \"By-laws Governing the Joie de Vie Club of Charlotte\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and accounts with banks and uncle John Whitehead about the estate. An inventory of Edgehill with value assigned, a list and division of the plaster casts and busts, a list and division of house linens, an inventory list entitled \"Odds\" and a statement of \"cost of sale of real estate property\". A power of attorney document where Mary V. Grigsby appoints John C. Williams her attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees. Includes index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees.  Includes a loose leaf account sheets for 1888 with personal expenses noted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall book with personal accounts. Many entries relate to money transactions with friends, neighbors and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTen small memoranda account books. These small pads were probably carried with him as he did his daily business. He records business dealings, cost of farm related items and a few personal notes or reminders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby. Includes a February 4, 1897 receipt from The Colonial Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger sheets for accounts with T. J. Berry, who appears to be a metal worker.  Other accounts and invoices for T. J. Berry may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger sheets for accounts with W. T. Faris, who appears to be an owner of a general store. Other accounts and invoices for W. T. Faris may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger sheets for accounts with H. M. Smith and Company, which appears to be a grocery and general store.  Many other invoices for H. M. Smith and Company are filed in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree bank check stub books and one page of a saving book account with Franklin Savings Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of securities in safe at Charlotte Bank Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, invoices and contracts about stocks and bonds. 25 or more stock certificates for \"Florence Railroad and Improvement Company\" purchased in 1888.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal Property and other tax bills and payments. Some years involve the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair Grigsby. Includes a 1897 list of taxable property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1892 certificate as an active member of the Smithville Democratic Club; 1895 notices to \"Tax Payers of Charlotte County, Virginia\" from a committee charged with reviewing the county budget of which Carrington was a member; 1900 printed list of committees for the \"Laying of the Cornerstone of the Confederate Monument\" of which Carrington was on the Executive Committee .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, receipts, correspondence, and policies for property and life insurance.  Some material on the life insurance policies of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby, with the policy documents for Mary V. Grigsby.  Includes insurance policy transfers from William L. Nelson to Carrington Grigsby and  John B. Holt to Carrington Grigsby, both in 1882.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall notepad listing items from the Grigsby Family by category, then by Mr. Grigsby and Mrs. Galt.  Appears to be a division of the estate of Hugh Blair and Mary V. Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo small daily journals with entries about daily activities and genealogy notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes hand drawn plot of Cumberland Street Property in Norfolk, Virginia from 1889; purchase documents with the Grottoes Company for villa lots at Shendun, Virginia; 1899 deed between Beverly and Alice Thomas and H.C. Marshall for land originally purchased by Beverly and Alice Thomas from Carrington Grigsby and Mary B. Galt; 1893 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and Hugh Carrington Grigsby where she gives him Edgehill in Charlotte County as collateral for a debt of Lelia B. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is some overlapping in the financial and correspondence papers. Contains bonds, notes, road surveys, merchant's license for operating a dry goods and grocery story, license for \"standing\" a jack (mule) and a stallion, $15,080 note with William Wilson Galt, a farming contract with Tazewell Taylor, administrator papers for Mary and Louisa Cooper and an appointment to survey the lands of William W. Read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside announcement of the \"Resolutions of Respect in the memory of Judge Wood Bouldin\" which were passed at a \"meeting of the citizens of Charlotte County, Court Day, November 6th, 1876.\" Broadsides for farm machinery, \"Spring Hill Nursery\" in Prospect, Virginia, \"Greensboro Nurseries\" in Greensboro, North Carolina, tobacco, chemicals, bookstores, kettles, and manure. March 1900 flyer for the Southern Historical Association, price list for plows from \"Charles E. Hunter\" in Richmond, Virginia; how-to cards from \"A.H. Patch\" of Clarksville, Tennessee, two copies of Volume II, No. 11, 1891 March 14 \"Knowledge, a Weekly Magazine\", reprint of \"Use and Abuse of the Obstetric Forceps,\" and flyer with prices from tobacco to groceries for \"Sublett \u0026amp; Cary\" General Commission Merchants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1876 article on Lord Botetourt, undated article \"Bowie of Alamo Fame\" and an 1896 page from \"The Sun\" in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of months and their flowers and meanings, 1879 April 13 love poem, paper on Algernon Sidney (paper may possibly be by Hugh Blair Grigsby), 1870 paper entitled \"Education.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial that could not be definitely associated with either the Grigsby or Galt Family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank Valentine greeting card and empty envelopes from Cassiday and Thorp, Iroquois Club of San Diego California, and Vaughan's Seed Store in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clippings, mostly with events in Williamsburg, Virginia but some historical and society news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a drawing of a bookshelf, financial estimates, costs of materials, illegible address of Richard Henry, handwritten poetry in various handwritings, and an essay on religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes news clippings; a printed John Knox poem, a program of \"The Little Duke\" performed in at the Broad Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1879-80; a pamphlet \"Ode Commemorating the Entrance of the Hon. Horace Binney on his Ninety-Third Year\" dated 1872 January 4 and printed in Norfolk, Virginia; 1939 brochure by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities \"Pocahontas Bright Stream Between Two Hills\", and two other pamphlets for Jamestown Island, 1941 and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese photographs have been grouped by Galt Family, Grigsby Family, provenance unknown. Includes a few tintypes and daguerreotypes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt Family Photographs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\n*Dimensions range from 5\"x7\" to 6\"x9\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt House in Williamsburg, 20th Century\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDicky Galt, CSA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaurice Hamner Garland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy B. Galt Garland (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHerbert Randolph Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEva Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLandon Cabell Garland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHerbert Galt Garland (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt in uniform, formal pose\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Meares Galt, Betty Ashe Galt, Rogers H. Galt, Jr., and John Meares Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Ware Galt (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown Subject\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDimensions average, 4\"x6\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard of Will Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlfred Galt (?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnie Alexina Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Ash Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Welsh Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Carrington Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames S. Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Mears Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Carrington Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Mears Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Williams Ware Galt (wife of William Richard Galt)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Ware Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRogers H. Galt, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSusan Duane Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Richard Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Richard Galt, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Group Photographs:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Mary Ware Galt and Mrs. Mary Ware Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Mary Eggleston, C. C. Field, William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, and Mary C. Ward\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy and Germaine Minson Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy Andrews, Thomas Randolph, and James Minson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Mears Galt, Roger H. Galt, Bettie Galt, John M. Galt, and Mary Ware Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt, \"Will in uniform\", \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary M. Galt, 7 weeks old\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt in uniform (3)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt in uniform standing on ship (not labeled)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt, 1873 (3)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo children on porch\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"John G. Zimermann and Alfred G. Zimermann on latter's entering the Naval Academy\" (Postcard)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Carrington Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Friends and Others, Many Navy Related\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of a medal with a bust of an Officer of the Navy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWallace Burnett\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. W. R. Capron, Bernkastel Germany 1919 January 19\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnsign H. C. Chadwick (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. A. Duane\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. John M. Edga, USN\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFishback, USN\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaptain Charles V. Gridley, Lt. Benjamin Tappan,  USS Raleigh\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Lilla Howard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Y. Rhorer, Guatemala, 1890\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobottom, USN\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. Hugh Rodman, (USS Raleigh)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmr. Fabius Stanly\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSusan Armistead Marston Williams (Mrs. Robert S. Christian Ware)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvost unknown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnnamed navy man\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnnamed navy man in Hong Kong\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eF. B. Wilson (in uniform)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup of Navy Officers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Navy Related\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard of Valle Di Pombei, Grand Hotel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup picture of five men leaning on a fence with a tent in the background \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree men riding in cart behind an ox (2) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor John G. Tucker and J. W. Mason of Cheyenne, Wyoming\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLighthouse (3 views) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip near harbour \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShanghai, China harbour scene, Postcard from Edgar to William Wilson Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet scene, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldiers in tents, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Corregidor Island\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup picture of \"Third Division Consort\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Gun dismantled at Sangley after the Battle\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"USS Boston, May 1st, 1898\", Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"USS Boston, May 1, 1898 about 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Fort Malate after bombardment when we took Manila\", Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Second Division Consort, Ensign Kaiser, May 1, 1898 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeach scene\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmy and Navy Club, Washington, DC (2, both with William Wilson Galt, one with E.K. Moore) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLarge sailing ships\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLieutenant Thomas M. Brumby, USN, Flag Lieutenant\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. (J. G.) Charles S. Stanworth, USN, No. 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSix men gathering around a table, drinking\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 men sitting in the War Room of Thetic\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. R. H. Galt, USN on the USS Montreal\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Tintypes, Negatives and More\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTintype of A. A. Galt and William Wilson Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFramed tintype of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTintype of an unknown man\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegatives of photographs of the Galt home with a pencil drawing and note \"Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegative proofs of William Wilson Galt in uniform (very faded) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegatives and photographs of silhouettes and busts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard of Science Hall at Virginia Tech\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard of Mt. Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt Photograph album or possibly a Grigsby album, but most of the identified photographs belong to Galt Family members. Leather covered album. Cover decorated with birds and flowers. Most of the photographs are not identified. Includes photographs of Alexander Galt, Conway Roberson, Sarah N. Randolph, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charles Read, Augusta Talcott, William Wilson Galt, Robert W. Galt, Jr., and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese photographs have been grouped by size, then subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrigsby Family and Relatives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJan Watkins Carrington, silhouette\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam T. Hamilton (cousin of Hugh Blair Grigsby) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Jefferson Randolph of Edgehill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn B. Whitehead \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. John B. Whitehead\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby and Marion Clark Smith \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of a young lady with an envelope notation \"For Carrington to keep for Alice Blair\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Venable Carrington Grigsby (Hugh Blair Grigsby's wife)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn B. Whitehead\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimensions range from 5\" x 7\" to 6\" x 9\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Huge elm at Edgehill B. H. G. standing under gives idea of size. This was taken by H. B. G. Galt\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRuins of the house at Edgehill (3) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace on Bank Street (4) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby Hugh Blair Grigsby (probably)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Venable Carrington Grigsby (possibly) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary (Cousin) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdgehill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo girls and a boy, taken by C. C. Firesheets in South Boston, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace in Norfolk, Virginia(3)  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bill Oglesby, Bill Galt. A ppair to draw to\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFriends and Others\nMany of these photographs appear to be part of a collection from Hugh Blair Grigsby of friends and famous people. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorace Binney \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLily Cary \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Coles \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLanghorne Cosby \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuago Dorman \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"David Duncan written in my 84th year Wofford College S. C.\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To Hugh Blair Grigsby from David Duncan, Photograph of Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, D. D. of Virginia\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Frazier \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Mattie Gaines (Dowell, Charlotte County, Virginia) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. C. Hannah, Jr. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaul Jones \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGertrude Lannehill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCincinnatus Newton \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. George Newton \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter Braxton Poindexter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Quincy \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWyndam Robertson, Acting Governor of Virginia 1836–1837\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRev. Philip Slaughter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Master George McPhail Smith\" (child)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry, William, and Robert Smith\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittleton Waller Tazewell (surname changed from birth name of Bradford to Tazewell) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha Trimble \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Annie Tazewell Walker, daughter of Mrs. Richard Walker Norfolk, April 28, 1879\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert C. Winthrop (3) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Graybill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. B. Simms \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Noyes \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Vaughan \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. Bouldin \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. V. L. Marshall\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJim Smith \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonia Reed, Greenfield, Charlotte County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Megehee \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Hicks Wynne \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker Hill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Harrison \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Forbes \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJosh Otley (tinplate) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. General Greener \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMadame A. Berghmand, formerly Miss Lilly Macalister of Philadelphia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Binney \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup collage of men from 19th Century\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\nMr. Tedham's turnout (with man in wagon) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. H. F. Hamilton \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWillie Locke \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Masters (2) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArcher Jeffrey \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Jane Comfort \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Dexter and daughter \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Deane \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam C. Hutter \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. A. Brock \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Mary Bradford \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. B. Bonhden \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Allibone \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Fannie S. Daniel, Smithville, Charlotte County, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEleanor Harrison Carr \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGussie Talcott \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlibone \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Noyes \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss S. Leadon \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas R. Jones of Accomack \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyman C. Raper \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Emily Doyle \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAaron Jeffry \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. William Freeman Zeilin, Marine Corps \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\nJohn Daniel, US Senator\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulian Harrison \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEugene O'Locke \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tintypes of Judd Brush, and Walter and Edna Brush, and a framed daguerreotype of Mary Venable Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrigsby Family Photograph Albums Three small leather photograph albums with photographs of friends and family. 1858-1880. Album One Some photographs are labeled incorrectly and there are some photographs without names. N.C. Winthrop Sarah N. Randolph T. Jefferson Randolph Gov. Edward Coles Miss Lizzie ? of Philadelphia Hugh Blair Grigsby McChesney Mr. Peabody General Pendleton Gov. Henry Tazewell Mrs. Henry Tazewell Colonel John Niveson Mrs. John Niveson Mrs. Tazewell Gov. L.W. Tazewell Col. John N. Tazewell Mrs. Skipwith (photograph of a painting) Mrs. Isaac Coles William Nivison Mrs. D. Allihone (Allibone) (J. Austin, Edmonia) Captain Lahrbush (age 109) Mrs. Lilly Berghman Charles Campbell J. Nelson Tappon Col William Lamb Dr. Hugh L. Hodge Jennie Schwartz Clement G. Owens Conway Robinson, Jr.   Album Two Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. Unknown Badford Unknown Winthrop Mrs. J.G. Payton Major J. Gardner Payton Mary N. Payton Susan W. Payton J. Gardner Payton, Jun. Mrs. Leander McCormick Cousin Lucy McCormick Ella J. Bradford W. McCormick Emira Louise McCormick Robert S. McCormick Anne Reubina McCormick Lucy Virginia McCormick Mrs. J McChesney Charles E. Deans W. Noyes Mrs. J. Henry John Henry Mrs. Trimble Unknown Grigsby Miss Harriet Nash Dr. E.E. Balfour Delaney Chandler Warren Moore Chandler A. J. Smith Mrs. John Henry William W. Henry Mrs. William W. Henry Hugh Blair Grigsby Miss Allebone   Album Three Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. John B. Whitehead Mrs. J. B. Whitehead Henry C. Whitehead Miss Emily H. Whitehead (John) B. Whitehead William C. Whitehead Daria Griffith Mrs. Griffith Reia White Charles Reed Mrs. W.L. (Scott) William L. (Scott) Mrs. Lucy A. Morton Mrs. Ann Allen Mr. Hogan Mrs. Hogan Miss Maria Hogan Miss Emma Early Mrs. James D. Davidson James D. Davidson Greenlea Davidson Charles Davidson Robert Davidson Gen. Jenkins Robert Tunstall Hugh Grigsby Whitehead\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Unknown Provenance, Photographs Without Names, and Outdoor Scenes, circa 1860 to c. 1920.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproximately 50 unnamed photographs \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaguerreotype of an unknown child\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup photo of a black family, circa 1880, includes mother, father, son and twin daughters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Unknown provenance of photgraphs with names. Many of these photographs may belong to Hugh Blair Grigsby who collected photographs of friends and famous people. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Jeffery Wells and Paul Wells, Jr. \nSusie Amesten\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Chester Arthur \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Purley Date Bayler \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeer (female)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeverington \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCordelia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis DeCordy \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. P. Godwin \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel William Lamb \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie Locke \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarjorie Lowell \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lyons \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcCormick \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie McDonald \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eH. E. Parminte\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArnold Walke \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizzie Wiley \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Webster, copy of a print \"from the last Picture ever taken\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Outdoor Scenes \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite house with striped awning, postcard from John W. Edgar \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDark shingled house, 1104 Weston (3 copies)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet scene, labeled \"A typical street scene in Abacia Town\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOld Masonic Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia Postcard from M. M. Galt to W. W. Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York and Virginia Steamboat advertising card\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Fisher Girl, Corner of Main and Church Street, Norfok, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMormon Tabernacle (2 scenes) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBust \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObelisk \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDark shingled house (probably 1104 Weston)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing of a sailboat \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree women, two men and two children on porch of white house\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily correspondence of Capt. William Wilson Galt with his wife Mary Blair Grigsby Galt and their sons, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt. Letters are written from California, Charlotte County, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Other letters are between Grigsby family members, particularly to Hugh Carrington Grigsby, the brother of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. William Wilson Galt's letters are written on while on voyages to California, Mexico, Cyprus, Gibraltar, the Azores, and Italy. One letter is dated 1898 April 30, the day before the Battle of Manila Bay while on board the USS Raleigh which was engaged in the battle. Letters from Eastern Publishing Company, a potential publisher of \"The Battle of Manila Bay,\" who were unable to publish the book. Accounts concerning the estate of Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby, the mother-in-law of William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelopes that did not match correspondence. Addressed to Hugh Blair Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, William R. Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree 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.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajority 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\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes related to the estate, 1890-1894; invoices for items paid by or charged to the estate, many of them by Mrs. Grigsby prior to her death, with receipts and canceled checks (1889-1898); poem, possibly written by William Wilson Galt, and probably about his mother-in-law, Mary V. Grigsby; copies of deeds and other legal documents, beginning in 1882; notebook with entries for expenditures in regard to Mary V. Grigsby's estate (1891-1894) and receipts of payments made to Grigsby Family members during the division of the estate, particularly the sale of Virginia bonds in 1894. Some items concern administrative matters that carried over from the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby who died in 1881. Mary Blair Grigsby Galt was an administrator to his estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA photocopy of a Galt family tree with notation, \"This chart was made in 1934 by Rogers Harrison Galt, in collaboration with Mary Meares Galt\".  The chart begins with Samuel Galt (circa 1700-1761).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped carbon copy on tissue paper of the Naval Record of Captain William Wilson Galt entitled \"Record of William Wilson Galt, Captain (S C) U.S.N.\" The record begins in 1877 and ends in 1925 when he retired. Gives a short biographical background which was noted on his entrance examination in 1877. October 30 letter to Paymaster W. W. Galt from R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, thanking him and commending him for the rescue of the disabled schooner \"Express\" and bringing her safely to Key West harbor; 1899 July 29 letter from the Secretary of the Navy with an excerpt from a letter from Captain J. B. Coghlan praising Paymaster Galt in sailing through rough seas to deliver a pump to the \"Raleigh\" just before the Manila Bay attack. Handwritten on cover page, \"For A.G. Zimermann, Jr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of new members to the National Grigsby Family Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped poem written by William Wilson Galt entitled \"July the 9th, 1897\" with handwritten notes \"Birthday of his wife-Mary B. Galt\" and \"written by WW Galt \u0026amp; mailed from Algiers, Africa, 14 Augt 97-.\" Handwritten poem about death and living in the present, author unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport cards of Hugh Galt from Smithville High School, 1897 June 14 and 1899 February. 1899 invoices from the Episcopal Male Academy for Mrs. W. W. Galt for the expenditures of Willie Galt. Letter from Instructor Elizabeth A. Rowe, \"Miss Mary C. Galt has successfully completed an elementary course in Botany,\" dated 1915 February.\u003c/p\u003e"],"scopecontent_heading_ssm":["Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope and Contents","Scope 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Mary Blair Grigsby married William W. Galt in 1881. The collection contains papers of various members of the Grigsby family, particulary Hugh Blair Grigsby who was a historian and Chancellor of The College of William and Mary and his son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby who lived his entire life at the family farm, Edgehill, in Charlotte County, Virginia.","The collection also contains the personal papers and some navy material of William W. Galt, U. S. Navy Paymaster and author of a book on the Battle of Manila Bay. Extensive correspondence to and from all the members of his family is included.","Both these groups contain correspondence, genealogy, financial papers and personal papers.","The Galt Family resided in Norfolk, Virginia and the Grigsby Family at Edgehill, Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia.","Gift of the Zimermann family of Susan Galt, daughter of William W. Galt.","The Galt Family was from Norfolk, Virginia. William Wilson Galt, a Naval officer, lived at various addresses in Norfolk and overseas. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Venable Carrington, also of Norfolk, Virginia, then later of Charlotte County, Virginia. Hugh Blair Grigsby was a historian, president of the Virginia Historical Society and chancellor of William \u0026 Mary. Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt had 6 children: Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert W. Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susan D. Galt and Carrington G. Galt. These Galt Papers are the family papers of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, William Wilson Galt and their children. Includes letters written to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt before her marriage to William Wilson Galt. Includes some Naval correspondence of William Wilson Galt, but also check subseries 4 , the personal papers of William Wilson Galt.","This sub-series is primarily comprised of letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues from 1863-1927. Correspondents and recipients include William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and others. Considerable number of letters are between other Galt family members and their friends, family, and colleagues. William Wilson Galt was a Navy Paymaster and wrote letters to his family from all over the world. Topics of this correspondence include the courtship of his wife, family news such as births, deaths, and job changes, the financial and parental administration of his home, his naval career, his publishing career, and Masonic Lodge business. See also the sub-series for each family member for more correspondence and papers.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues; Handwritten copy of Galt's application for Assistant Paymaster with the Navy, dated 1876 March 20, and resignation as Junior Deacon at Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia, dated 1878 April 9; Reference letters written on behalf of Galt by T. M. Barner of Norfolk, Virginia, 1871, and Banking House of Burruss, Son, \u0026 Co. of Norfolk, Virginia, 1873. 1878 January 25, confidential letter from C.P. Thompson noting that Galt's application was possibly complicated by the fact that Galt's two brothers were also in the Navy.","Love letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby, to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Carrington Grigsby and from S. C. Daniel at Hampden-Sydney College to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 February 21 Hampton Sidney anniversary invitation. 1879 February 5 fun letter from William Wilson Galt, approved by Mary B. Grigsby, future mate, to Hugh Blair Grigsby saying in part, \"I have the honor respectfully to transmit herewith a requisition for a mate for this vessel...\" with an attached \"Jewel\" requisition, and1879 April 22 and 26 letters from William Wilson Galt to Hugh Blair Grigsby asking to court and marry his daughter, Mary Blair Grigsby. Correspondence about his position as an assistant Navy Paymaster. 1879 May 27 letter to James S. Galt from assistant Paymaster William Wilson Galt appointing him clerk to the Pay Office at the Naval Station in Key West, Florida, plus related correspondence about the appointment.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. H. Dillard (Mary Blair Grigsby's cousin), father William Richard Galt, friend and naval colleague C. P. Thompson; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 October 30 letter from R.W. Thompson thanks Galt for rescuing the officers and crew of the disabled schooner, Empress.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from parents, sister Molly, C. P. Thompson; letter from L. R. Hamersly, publisher of \"United Service\" publication, regarding article William Wilson Galt wrote on Key West Naval Station.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Barton Myers, father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and brother Rogers.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, brother Rogers, J. H. Dillard, C. P. Thompson, A. K. Micheler, C. Hubbell; letter from Livingston W. Bethel, mayor of Key West, regarding James S. Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby. Invitation to wedding of Elizabeth Easley and William Carrington Lancaster on 1880 September 25.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby's mother Mary V. Grigsby; clipping of advertisement for William Richard Galt's school.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from C. P. Thompson; Copies of general orders 255 and 256 from Navy Department.","Christmas cards sent to William Wilson Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie; letter, written in Spanish, to William Wilson Galt from Mrs. M. A. Thornbury of Albany, GA.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Annie Galt (William's sister); letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; William Wilson Galt's ticket to the Leap Year Ball at the Odd Fellows Hall on 1881 January 13.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Dinner party invitation to William Wilson Galt from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Photograph negatives of unidentified subjects.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Postcards to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Grigsby. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Corinne and Frank (no last names given) from Key West, E. O. Locke; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin P. E. Pearl. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin Samuel W. Morton. Most letters refer to failing health and eventual death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from Walker M. Hill, Freddie Venable, Robert Winthrop, C. Carrington, \"Sue\" from Stockdale, Nannie Hannah, and Mary F. Vaughn. Most letters express condolences for death of Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother James Galt and Angela Baldwin.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Bob, brother Jim, E. O. Locke, Virginia Ritchie, J. H. Dillard, and anonymous writer who signed only \"A Friend\" to his or her note; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Cynthia B. T. Lohman.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim, sister Susan W. W. Galt, and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie, sister Susan W. W. Galt, cousin Jane, and T. L. Skinner.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt, sister Annie, brother Jim, and brother Rogers.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from brother Hugh Carrington Grigsby concerning the exchange of Mary's share in Edgehill farm in Charlotte County, Virginia for property in Norfolk, Virginia.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Aunt J. W. R. Galt, T. W. Clark, and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; Program for Yorktowne Centennial Commission's Promenade Concert and Hop on October 18, 1881.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brothers Bob and Jim; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William's father William Richard Galt and sister Annie.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from S. G. Baylor.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from A. K. Micheler, S. Hubbell, cousin Kate, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother Rogers, and mother Mary W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from cousin Lance Watkins and William's sister Annie; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt's mother Mary V. Grigsby from Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt. Most correspondence relates to the wedding of William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. Drawings of various persons, animals, weapons, and musical instruments.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William's sister Molly, William's brother Bob, and Mary's cousin J. W. Morton; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and sister Annie; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; drawing of William Wilson Galt's martins while deployed in Santo Domingo, drawn by William.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from uncle George, father William Richard Galt, brother Jim, Thomas C. Walton, and S. F. Earle; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, cousin Leila, Mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, Emma Bates, Lizzie Boykin, William's sister Susan W. W. Galt, and \"M. F. V.\" of Franklin County, Virginia.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle George; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, and William's sister Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and Mary V. Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Nannie Hannah, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Molly; letter to cousin Lizzie from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from N. G. Wilson, Charlie Anisdue, C. W. Littlefield, R. W. Ball, N. P. Markham, and brother Bob; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Susan W. W. Galt.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, T. W. Lester, and A. E. L. Lester; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Clara Morris; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby; letter to \"Alice\" from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Robert Wilson, and Mary V. Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Robert Wilson.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from J. W. Stewart; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susan W. W. Galt and Clara Morris; letter to Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter written by G. R. Pavis certifying that he \"exhonerates Dr. John M. Galt from all charges that have been or may be brought against him,\" dated 1882 October 23.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and E. B. Baylor; letter to Hugh Carrington Grigsby from Lyon G. Tyler; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Fannie Barringer, Sallie Jones, \"Evaline\", and \"Langhorne\".","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Nannie Hannah.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Mary A. Galt (William's grandmother).","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother John Galt, brother Jim Galt, uncle George, Thom Donough, Thom Caswell, Robert Winthrop, S. D. Greeve, Charlie Anisdue, J. D. Doyle, and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt; primary focus of all August correspondence congratulates Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt on the birth of their son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt on 1883 August 3.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Sallie Jones; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Emma Bates and Sterling E. Edmunds on 1883 September 12.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from grandmother S. M. Christian; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Susan W. W. Galt; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle George, brother Rogers, brother Bob, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, E. O. Locke, T. W. Lester, Edward D. Washburn, and J. M. West; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, \"MLC\" from Mulberry Hill, Virginia, and Nannie Hannah; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Jim Galt from brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Alex, \"Neal\", and \"Angel\"; letters to Jim were generally concerned with his failing health; letters dated late June through early July express condolences to Galts regarding Jim's death.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Bob, sister Annie, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Charlie Anisdue; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Mary W. Galt; receipt from George P. Zurhorst for (William's brother) John Galt's funeral expenses, dated 1885 January 16.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, mother Mary W. Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Zander, brother Rogers, brother Bob, grandmother S. M. Christian, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Charlie Anisdue, G. L. Dyer, C. A. Stanly, William T. Saunders, and Dr. Donald Phais; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Bancroft Gherardi; telegram to William Richard Galt from Mary Blair Galt. Much of the correspondence in June is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's second son, William Richard.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby, William Wilson Galt, Robert Winthrop, Hallie R. Grier; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; postcard to Mary Blair Galt from Mary V. Grigsby. Prescription for quinine treatment for William Wilson Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle James D. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin Emily, Nannie Bobbing, Annie Galt, Mary W. Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin P. E. Pearl, L. B. Cary, and John B. Phase.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and mother Mary V. Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Harriet Gridley and Eluior Allen.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from cousin Emily; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Davidson, and George K. Mullin, proprietor of Luray Inn in the Shenandoah Valley. Advertisements for Luray Inn attached to Mullin's letter to Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Xander and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William Richard Galt; letter to father William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt and Louisa Baxter.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, W. T. Churtain, and Barton Myers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; Easter card to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Winthrop.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and W. Farvot Walk; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and aunt Molly; William Wilson Galt's invitation to join Cosmos Club in San Francisco as extended by W. R. Wheeler and S. E. Tucker, dated 1891 November 10.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; two photographs, one is too damaged to distinguish the subject, the second is seemingly a photo of William Wilson Galt with four of his children, presumably Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, and Robert Ware Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, uncle John Whitehead, Kate Venable, Olga Dour, and M. H. Macrae; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to grandfather William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, father-in-law William Richard Galt, sister-in-law Annie Galt, and Emma Prud.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Annie Galt, and M. R. Catlin; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, sister-in-law Molly, sister-in-law Annie, brother-in-law Bob, and father-in-law William Richard Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Emily Galt, Annie Galt, Sallie Aibinson, M. H. Macrae, Eustace B. Rogers, and Lucie Watkins; letter from \"Howard\" to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Zena Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to Mary Blair Galt from Eustace B. Rogers.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from C. A. Stanly, G. W. Crusselle, E. A. Morecock, and F. M. Bostwick; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susie Galt, Mary M. Galt, Sue B. Glennon, M. H. Macrae, and W. L. Cosby. Much of the correspondence in this period is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's daughter Susie Alexina.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Molly Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from cousin Lucy and Charles Swift; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers, son William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, John S. Williams, and Acting Secretary of the Navy William McAdoo; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, C. L. Loyale, and Emily V. Galt; telegrams to William Wilson Galt from George Brown and Shields; invitation to wedding of Guilielma Lawton and Abram Carrington Read on 1894 October 10.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Secretary of the Navy Hilary Abner Herbert, and Dr. John Wyeth; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. P. Lawrence, and W. A. Boykin; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from \"Charles\".","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. Saunders Taylor and T. F. Rogers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letter to daughter Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to son Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to T. F. Rogers from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from R. M. Wells and William A. Varty, Jr.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Catharine Sampson and Richard Harrison Jackson on 1897 January 6.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Edmund S. Ruffin and Rupert W. Tomlin, R. M. Wells, F. A. Salomonson, Hammond B. Gayfer, A. K. Micheler, M. B. Crowell, and S. Cleburne Browne; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Marie B. Sheppard; invitation to wedding of Katharyn Salome and John B. Maher on 1897 May 26.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from George Dragoman, George Casanova, Joseph Starkey, and L. Haller Mingarda; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Barton Meyers. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were sent from a variety of locations: Gibraltar, Algiers, Smyrna, Piraeus.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from W. R. Drida; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Dr. Southgate Leigh. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were written from a variety of locations: Smyrna, Gibraltar, Algiers, Tangier.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, F. Scinicariello, Horatio Sprague, and H. L. Gregg; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; postcards to wife Mary Blair Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, and sister Mollie Galt from William Wilson Galt; menus from Hotel-Restaurant de la Paix and Grand Hotel Brunate; bill for plumbing services from E. E. Guy \u0026 Sons in Norfolk, Virginia; William Wilson Galt's letters and postcards were written from Genoa, Rome, and Mersina, Italy.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, nephew Rogers Harrison Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary H. Boyd, Dr. Alexander Duane, Dr. Southgate Leigh, Ada Harvey, J. T. Van Patten, and the Army-Navy Journal; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, including photographs of a torpedo gust leaving the tube when fired from the Raleigh at Mersina, after it left the tube, entering the water after it was fired, about 10 feet from the ship as the torpedo entered in for its course towards the target. Letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt, including one photograph of Dr. Marsteller and WWG, Mersina, 1897 November 25, USS Raleigh; letter to children Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt , and Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt, including a chart detailing the cities and ports visited by the USS Raleigh over nearly a one year period; letter to aunt Molly Galt from William Richard Galt; Reference letter written by William Wilson Galt on behalf of J. T. Van Patten.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Charles H. Eldridge, Max Rosenberg, Demege, Reid, \u0026 Co., and Delmege, Forsythe, \u0026 Co.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lara, Dr. Alexander Duane, Virginia Mason, Emma Prud, Lizzie Boykin, Mary E. Carrington, Annie Watkins, Susan Morton, and Alice Green; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to J. B. Coghlan from William Wilson Galt; invitation to celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Military Service Institution of the United States on February 10.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, and J. T. Van Patten; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Saunders, \"Belle\", E. H. Marsteller, and T. W. Wood \u0026 Sons; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to all children from William Wilson Galt. Topics include William Wilson Galt's observations of the people and lifestyle of Hong Kong and the oncoming Spanish-American War.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and Henry Romeike; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, Alexander Galt, I. B. McPhail, Emma Prud, T. Hall \u0026 Mingardo, Anne Letham, A. S. Kenny, and \"Belle\"; letter to children from William Wilson Galt; translation of a proclamation by the Governor-General of the Philippines; clipping from Army and Navy Journal relating William Wilson Galt's good health after Battle of Manila Bay; printed picture of USS Raleigh; newspaper clipping relating death of Captain Charles Vernon Gridley (William Wilson Galt is mentioned in the article as having reported the death to the Navy Department). Most of William Wilson Galt's letters deal with the Battle of Manila Bay (1898 May 1). Included in his letter to Mary Blair Galt on May 1 is a hand-drawn map of the American battle plan.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and Katherine Gridley; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, L. B. Cary, W. L. Cosby, \"Lillie\", \"Sue\", and J. G. Shackelford.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, Emily Galt, J. G. Shackelford, L. B. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Lyon G. Tyler; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to \"Miss Nannie\" from William Richard Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, W. J. Upshur, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Annie Galt, J. G. Shackelford, P. B. Eggleston, Stern Brothers, Larkin Soap Company, Emily Watkins, W. L. Cosby, and Alice B. Greer; invitation to wedding of Cecile Amelie and Cornelius de Witt on 1898 November 15.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Robert Ware Galt, son William Richard Galt, and son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Mary Carrington Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, son William Richard Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, W. A. Boykin, J. P. Lawrence, J. C. Byenes, and N. Sherwell.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and C. L. Chamberlaine; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lottie Carrington, Marie Marsteller, W. A. Boykin, B. Boykin, L. B. Cary, C. M. Meginley, and J. G. Shackelford; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Bessie Daniel. Invitations to wedding of Rosalie Smith and Dr. Isaac Carrington Harrison on January 24, Katharine Storrow and William C. Scott on February 21. Program for 10th Anniversary Service at St. John's Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. Lakewood, New Jersey Railroad timetable.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Mann L. Quarles and Dr. William T. Bull; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, cousin Margaretta Clingh, Annie Galt, Dr. Alexander Duane, N. C. Lalcolt, C. M. Meginley, J. G. Shackelford, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from E. J. Bogart and L. B. McPhail; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rogers Galt, W. L. Cosby, and Inez Wichus Montague; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. with a collection of stamps included. Invitation to wedding of Susan Hedge Amsden and Carl Sutherland Parker on 1899 June 7, Emily Louisa Sawyer and John Nichols Moore on 1899 June 28.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and \"Lillie\"; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; freight bill from Southern Railway Co. for William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, Charles H. Consolvo and Edward C. Cheshire, and Mann L. Quarles; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, N. Sherwell, J. B. Lovett, W. S. Friend, Leopold Levy, and Jackson \u0026 Co.; letter to W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; invitation to wedding of Clara Fuller and Philip Andrews on 1899 August 16; advertisement for Hoge Memorial Military Academy.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Gerry W. Simpson and the New York Yacht Club; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. B. Lovett, W. L. Cosby, Marjorie March, and J. G. Shackelford; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Lucy Watkins, and Alexander Martin. Much of the correspondence relates to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt starting college at William \u0026 Mary.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy Watkins, Sue Watkins, George H. Watkins, and Hugh Carrington Grigsby.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from brother William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, John Lloyd Newcomb, William Read Martin, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, N. Sherwell, \"Lloyd\", and \"Joe\"; invitation to Twentieth Annual Celebration of the Sigma Rho Delta Literary Society of the Shenandoah Valley Academy on May 4.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Dr. Southgate Leigh, George H. Watkins, George L. R. Stevens, Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co., and Lyon G. Tyler.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, and J. F. Carr; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Eva C. Lalcolt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Bob Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, Dr. Southgate Leigh, William Read Martin, and C. Vernon Spratley; Prescription written by Dr. Alexander Duane for Mary Carrington Galt; Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co. catalog for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Includes a 1900 August 16 letter from L.D. Starke.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, R. H. Townley, and Arent Schuyler Crowninshield; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, Molly Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Lucius F. Cary, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, Elsie S. Hannah, George H. Watkins, Lucy Watkins, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, and Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co.; bill from Hospital St. Vincent de Paul for services rendered to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, C. Vernon Spratley, George H. Watkins, George Pugh, J. E. Williams, Lucius F. Cary, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and Dr. Southgate Leigh; letter to Annie Galt from William Richard Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, cousin \"Bob\" given), W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Lucius F. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Thomas H. Carter. Invitation to wedding of Martha Cabell Bouldin and Albert Humes Gentry on 1901 July 24.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Sue\"; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, John Lloyd Newcomb, D. C. Watkins, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; mathematics word problem.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis and Cornelia McBlair; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and William Read Martin; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, Mary Daniel, and Cornelia McBlair; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and Sam Daniel.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Cornelia McBlair, William Read Martin, Mary B. Daniel, and Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Annie Galt; invitation to wedding of Emily Cary and Thomas Marshall, Jr. on 1901 November 12; description of \"Paul Jones\" mixer dance.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Laura Sherwood Picking; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Cornelia McBlair, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Mary B. Daniel, William Read Martin, and \"Joe\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Flea\"; Manila Day Reunion Poem by Commander Corwin P. Rees.","Letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Molly Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Jul H. Watkins, and \"Elsie\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from R. G. Skerrett and B. F. Coble; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Agnes Douglas West, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., M. J. Morton, and Lily B. Cary; receipt for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt's board at University of Virginia.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and R. G. Skerrett; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; a poem entitled \"At Sea\" written by William Wilson Galt; William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Hong Kong and Singapore.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from W. D. Southhall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Carroll R. Wright, Jr.; letter to J. W. Patterson from Mary Blair Galt; invitation to wedding of Mattie Lacey and Thomas J Pennybacker on1903 September 9. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Yokohama, Nagasaki and Kobe, Japan, Chefoo [Yantai] and Tsingtau [Qingdao], China, and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Daniel Barnes; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from A. H. Flint. Invitation to wedding of Ruth Waldron and Frank Peard Thomas on 1904 January 12, Minnie Bolling and James Duncan Puller on 1904 February 3, Lucy Daniel and Charles Kingston von Weise on 1904 June 29, Ethel Sharp and Ralph Mancill Griswold on 1904 July 28. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily from Manila Bay, Hong Kong, Naples, and Gibraltar.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan, Thorvald Solberg, and the Virginia Club of Norfolk; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Lewis Crenshaw. Library of Congress document regarding William Wilson Galt's book \"The Battle of Manila Bay\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rhoderick H. Watkins, and Janice H. Read; Postcards to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from D. D. E. and anonymous; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Sniky Byers, Louise Bocereeau, \"Stuart\", \"Mac\" (female), and \"Dave\"; postcard to Mary Carrington Galt from anonymous; letter to Aaron Marx from Claude Swanson.","Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from R. H. W.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, L. B. Cox, Sniky Byers, H. J. Putnam \u0026 Co., R. H. Payn, H. G. McCormick, and R. Stuart Royer; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from \"E. W. C.\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Guy S. Lurty, and \"Stuart\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from J. J. Vogel and Dr. J. B. Murphy; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Bill Oglesby, E. W. Lawson, and Daisy Eggleston; letter to Mary Meares Galt from Rogers Galt; Robert Ware Galt's Navy enlistment papers, dated 1906 November 30, listing his examination date as 1907 April 16; invitation to wedding of Gertrude Abyvon Walke and Edward Dickinson Tayloe on October 25. Two letters written as poems to \"Uncle Bill\" from Rogers H. Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Leonard Draper, J. E. Duke and G. A. D. Galt at the \"Soldiers Home\" in Richmond, Virginia; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Lily B. Cary, T. Catesby Jones, and cousin \"Bettie\"; Advertisements and reviews. Letter form E.B. Roy in response to Galt's concern that his Pay Director term is for three years instead of four years.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt and H. H. Ewing; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt and William Richard Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, and Mary Carrington Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from George J. Durfey and telegram fro Hugh Blair G. Galt announcing \"Made the degree all right.\"","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Bettie Marton. Invitations to weddings of Basil Gordon Montague and Lt. Col. George Barnett 1908 January 1, Elizabeth Welsh Galt and William Davidson 1908 January 16, Fanny Lewis Bouldin and Thomas Sprattley 1908 February 26, Elizabeth Virginia Jones and Joseph Hugh Neville 1908 April 16, Hilda Bateson and Laurance Jones 1908 June 18, Lily Brooke Booker and William Cutler Cole 1908 September 5, Evelyn Byrd Trigg and George Harris Sargeant, Jr. 1908 September 15, May Annette Luttmer and Rishworth Nicholson 1908 November 5, Anne McMaster and Davis Wills Jordan 1909 October 20, Margaret Nash Old and John Stone Stump, Jr. 1909 November 3, and Gladys Gertrude Hethorn and Wilford Grigsby Epes 1909 November 24. Note from Thomas E. Watkins 1909 March 25 saying that Carrington is very sick.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt and Louise Lelden; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt. Invitation to wedding of Delle Fay Norris and Henry Allen Pearson on February 2. Letter of condolence about the death of Roger Galt from James Riddle 1910 August 27 .","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Susie Alexina Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Mary C. Carrington, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, William Richard Galt, Alexander Galt, Annie Read, J. Watkins Lacy, Sara R. Martin, and Agnes E. Lancaster; invitation to wedding of Helen Howard and Charles Clifford Gill on April 25.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Robert Ware Galt, and \"Betty\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Edwin Brockenbrough.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Nannie C. Bolling, and W. L. Cosby.","Letter to Mary Blair Galt from W. L. Cosby; invitation and program for Susie Alexina Galt's graduation ceremony at the College for Women in Columbia, South Carolina on June 6. Invitations to weddings of Louise Keeling Taylor and John Wright Stribling June 12, Lois Drake Millard and Frank Edwin Preston Uberroth June 22, Nancy Collins Nash and Logan Cresap June 29, Lela Coles Bouldin and Oscar Lane Shewmake June 26, Katharine Jones and Reginald Page June 27, Mary Ambler Willcox and Worrall Reed Carter July 2, Lilly Johnson Poor and Henry Morris Johnston July 9.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from R. C. Marshall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Lucy Gray Harrison and H. A. Hunter; letter to Williamsburg, Virginia Postmaster from Lucy Pemberton, seeking addresses of relatives of late Hugh Blair Grigsby. Invitations to weddings of Cora Isabel Westcott and Laurence Stowell Adams August 1, Maude Walker and Charles Semmes Stanworth September 18, Lottie Washington Lambert and John Walton Grandy, Jr. September 19, and Dorothy Evleth Brown and Stewart Varona Hellings September 30.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt and Philip Andrews informing Galt that he has been awarded a \"Special Meritorious Medal\" for his actions in the Battle of Manila Bay. Invitations to weddings of Marie Louise Ryan and George Wirt Simpson on October 2, 1912, Susan Barnett Persons and Lewis Bowen McBride on October 9, Eloise Hirst and William Couper, on October 9, Virginia Klein Cooke and Edward Keville Glennan on October 9, Flournoy Adams Hopkins and Gilbert Alexander Boswell Eliott on October 10, Emily Ward and Otto Barten McLean on, October 17, and Clare Beatrice Rudgard Wigg and Newton Armistead Coggsdale on October 19.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and nephew Rogers H. Galt; Christmas card from W. L. Cosby. Invitations to weddings of Susan Pendleton Howard and Hartwell Heathe Hume on November 6, Josephine Engelhard Boylan and Ellsworth Harper Van Patten on November 23, Mary Lewis Sharp and Irving Brinton Holley on November 27, and Emily Fuller Johnston and Joshua Warren White on December 14.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, and Lucy Pemberton; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from Mary Meares Galt; invitation to wedding of Harriotte Jones Winchester and Edward Griffith Dodson on January 29. List of members of the Puff Club (a business men's club in Norfolk, Virginia), with attached memos and poem entitled \"The Campaign of the Puffs against the Great Destroyer.\"","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and William Richard Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, and Robert Ware Galt; invitation to wedding of Bessie Armistead Doyle and Joseph Virginius Bidgood, Jr. on October 25.","Letters to William W. Galt from Florence J. Grant and Maria Ward Skelton; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Belle Boykin, and Maria Ward Skelton; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letter to Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels from William Wilson Galt; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from William Wilson Galt; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; Galt's letters to Daniels, Martin, and Thom are regarding his request for a promotion to Rear Admiral upon his retirement.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from John R. Edwards; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carrington G. Galt, Annie Galt, and E. B. Martin; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert W. Shultice from S. B. Avis; letter to W. H. Venable from Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from W. H. Venable; invitation to wedding of Alice Louise Preston and Albert Weston Grant, Jr. on October 17.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Blair Jordan; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William W.  Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Ward Skelton Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and Susie Alexina Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Alfred George Zimmerman, Annie Galt, John M. Galt, Secretary of the Navy Edwin Wenby, T. S. Dunaway, George L. Hunt, Philip Andrews, John Teicher, Joseph W. Eggleston, A. Closdon, Frank Lester, John S. Bottimore, \"Alfred\", \"Aleck\", and \"Frank\"; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and William Richard Galt; letter to Annie Galt from C. G. Smith; letter to Dr. Pickrell from Annie Galt; letter to Hugh Blair from Aunt Molly and carbon copy of his answer.  Much of the correspondence in 1922 is regarding William Wilson Galt's health as in that year he had his right foot amputated and suffered from pneumonia.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Ward Skelton Galt, Annie Galt, Zander Galt, \"Alfred\" (husband of daughter Susie), Hugh Blair Galt, Mrs. A. G. Zimermann and James B. Denny; letter to sister Susie from William Wilson Galt; letter to brother Zander from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt, William R. Galt and Hugh Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, letter to Bill from Zander; letter from Billy Galt to Grandfather; list of stockholders of Lynnhaven Beach and Park Co.; 1923 December 23 letter from J. H. D. to \"Dill\" with an attached news clipping \"Dr. J.H. Dillard to visit Africa\". 1924 March 3 letter from William Wilson Galt to his son includes a poem; 1923 July 13 letter from Hugh Blair Galt to William Wilson Galt also includes a poem. Most of the correspondence during these years are typed or carbons of typed letters.","Invitations to marriages and other events, plus a few calling cards. A dried plant was transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection Mss. 1.03.","Letters to Mary Galt from Hugh G. Grigsby, William Galt, Annie Galt, Mrs. Conway Robinson, M. L. Nowlin, Laure E. Read, Carrington Galt and Roger Galt.  Letters to William Galt from Roger Galt, P. A. Williams, Louise H. Carter, Mary B. Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Meares Galt.  Includes a note from W. R. Galt and a letter from William Galt Hubbell.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Galt, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, A. K. Micheler, and Virginia (illegible last name); letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carmela Loyale, George Chappell, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, Louisa L. Read, Nannie Winston, Bradford (illegible first name), Lizzie Boykin, and Kate Gaulding.","Letters to Hugh Blair Galt from \"Aunt Molly\",\" Elsie\", Emily M. Watkins, J. Morton, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy D. Thornton and Cordelia McBlair. Letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt while on the USS Kentucky. Letter to William Wilson Galt from Mary. Letter to Granddaddy or Grandpa from William R. Galt, Jr., and unknown. Letter to Granddaddy and Mamie from William R. Galt, Jr. Letter to Grandma from Grandson who was in Vallejo, California. Letters to Mother from Mary B. G. Galt and Robert. Letters to \"Father\" from \"Alfred\", \"Susie\", Robert W. Galt, and \"Will\".","Letters to William Wilson Galt from nephew John M. Galt, Maria, Mary B. Grigsby and Louise H. Carter. Letters to Mary B. G. Galt from cousin Cantey E. Reed, \"Annie\", \"M. L. Y.\", C.A . Stanely, Margaret B. Roper, \"Susan\", \"Dorothy\", Susie Crane, Sarah S. Read and others. Letters to family from Robert W. Galt, Susie D. Galt, Mary Galt and Carrington Galt. Includes a letter to William Wilson Galt from S. T. Early in which Early sends him a branch of the original Poets Laurel, and a letter from William Lamb, T. M. Whitehurst and John B. Jenkins asking William Galt to donate some land to the City of Norfolk. A legal document from Allegheny County about an 1837 debt of Andrew Fudge.","Two carbon typescripts of a short biography of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Invitation, newspaper articles and rough drafts with a typescript of Hugh B. G. Galt's speech on the Cape Henry Lighthouse Celebration at Cape Henry, Virginia in 1939.","Correspondence with Estelle Haskins, daughter of Bettie Morton. Bettie Morton was a servant in the Galt household at \"Oak Grove\" in Charlotte County. Estelle and her mother live in a house on the former \"Oak Grove\" property. Estelle often writes for help with legal problems and financial problems. Hugh Blair G. Galt responds with advice, gifts of money and hand-me-down clothes, and often intercedes to help with legal problems. Estelle helps him pack up old books and papers that belonged to the Grigsby family after some property was sold. Some correspondence deals with the land that Bettie Morton receives as the dower of 1/3 of the property of Albert Morton. Hugh Blair G Galt sends Betty Morton a deed to the house, which is given for life on 1925 January 10. Eventually, the entire parcel was sold to the Charlotte County School Board by Homer A. Lester and wife. The land had been conveyed to Mrs. Lester by the Galt family.","1934 letter from Galt's nephew \"Bill\"; 1939 article about First National Seashore Park in North Carolina; 1941 letter from Office of the Marshal of the Supreme Court saying seats will be saved for him and Mrs. Galt; 1943 letter from nephew \"Richard\" while in the Army Air Forces Bombardier School in Texas; business card of Henry G. Barbee.","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.","Class schedules, grades, certificates, notes, invoices, assignments and reports of Hugh B.G. Galt. Includes 1899 paper \"The Romantic School in English Poetry\". 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia grades; 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia pass certificates; 1906 document stating \"Degree of Bachelor of Arts conferred, June 12, 1906\"; 1938 bill for the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association; 1939 \"University of Virginia Newsletter\" with article on Virginia's Forest Resources by F.C. Pederson. Undated lecture schedule and notes. University of Virginia report card for November 1901.","Audits of the estate of Mary B. G. Galt by Hugh B. G. Galt, her son and William Wilson Galt, her husband. Includes three copies of 1935 February report \"Second Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary G. Galt, Deceased\"; one copy of 1935 April 9 report \"A Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary B. Galt, Deceased to the present Beneficiaries of the Same.\"","Concerns Grigsby Family property \"Edgehill\", located in Charlotte County, Virginia which Mary B. G. Galt inherited from her brother, Carrington Grigsby. Includes 1914 plat of the Charlotte County property, 1914 Deed of Trust note on the property, correspondence with potential purchasers of the property, and correspondence and legal documents on the sale of the property to L. E. Rogers, John O. Walker, and C.E. Hunter in 1916.","1916-1928 correspondence between Otis M. Locke and William Wilson Galt about rental of property in Charlotte County. Mr. Locke rented a piece of property, possibly since 1907, and tried to purchase it a number of times. The property was originally part of the Grigsby estate. 1919-1925 correspondence about selling other parcels of land that were part of the Grigsby estate, including part of the Cardwell Tract. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1936 sale of one part of the Charlotte County, Virginia property to F. Watts Burgess and L. P. White. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1952 sale of the final piece of property to Boyd Hensley. Includes tax statements, county and property maps, and legal documents given to Hugh B. G. Galt by the remaining descendants of Mary B.G. Galt the right to sell the property.","Handwritten list of some of the furnishings of Mary B. G. Galt with a history of the item.  Includes photographs of some of the paintings.","Tax documents and correspondence regarding inheritance tax after the death of William Wilson Galt.","Inventory and appraisement of the estate of William Wilson Galt and Mary B. Galt.  Agreement between Carrington G. Galt and his siblings where he releases all his rights to the tangible personal property as a legatee of Mary B. and William Wilson Galt, 1934 July 14.  A ledger with lists and appraisals of estate.","1934 death certificate of William Wilson Galt; 1934 certification of H. G. G. Galt as executor to William Wilson Galt's estate; 1934 document giving Hugh Blair G. Galt permission to make repairs to 1104 Westover Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia (home of William Wilson Galt); 1934 inventory of 1104 Westover Avenue. Other legal documents between the beneficiaries of William W. and Mary B. G. Galt, 1916 will of William Wilson Galt, financial notes and ledgers and tax documents.","Application of relief from taxes on property in Charlotte County, Virginia.  Cancelled checks and bank statements.  Correspondence related to tax and banking issues.","Correspondence and documents of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt as the executor of the estates of both William Wilson Galt and Mary B.G. Galt, his parents. He dealt with all the aspects of the estate: making an inventory of the contents of the house, selling items not wanted by his siblings, organizing papers, fixing up and selling the house, and maintaining accounts and legal forms to document his work. The correspondence with his siblings is often in triplicate. The names of his siblings are William R. Galt, Susan D. Zimermann, and Carrington G. Galt. Items from the home are mentioned, plus items given or on loan to institutions.","Ledger kept by Hugh B. G. Galt as administrator of the personal estate of Hugh Carrington Grigsby. Pages 6-22 include the inventory of personal estate and page 196 includes an account of finances. Between pages 22 and 23 are three loose items: two pages with pencil drawn scenes set in Colorado and probably drawn by Hugh B. G. Galt, and one letter dated 1892 December 27 addressed to \"My precious Mother\" (her mother-in-law) from Mary B. G. Galt about the sadness she feels with the death of her father-in-law. Loose memo book in back of ledger includes a few accounts and notes from 1889. All pages in between are blank.","Correspondence with Fitzgerald Flournoy, Henry Riely, other genealogists, family members and organizations about the Grigsby and Galt families. Of particular note is Fitzgerald Flournoy who organized the Grigsby Papers for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and his writings about different family members. One unpublished report, \"The Lot of the Defeated\" is included. Correspondence with Henry Riely, a lawyer with the firm McGuire, Riely and Eggleston in Richmond, Virginia centers on the Carrington Family. Includes notes on the families and Norfolk Historical Society inquiries.","Notes on Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt by William R. Galt and a handwritten paper on Alexander Galt, the sculptor, by Hugh B. Grigsby with a carbon typescript, published 1863 February 3 in the Richmond Inquirer. A \"Memoria Sacrum\" poem by James Barron Hope in memory of \"Alexander Galt, The Sculptor.\"","Undated handwritten and typescript of  \"Memoir of John Minson Galt, Jr.\" by W. R. Grigsby. 1941 September issue of \"Virginia Medical Monthly\" with an article on \"Dr. John Minson Galt and the Williamsburg Asylum\" by P. G. Hamlin.","Carbon typescript of paper entitled \"Mr. Grigsby: Athlete, Orator, Author\", author and date unknown.","Notes, correspondence and copies of documents relating to the Grigsby and Galt Families. Includes notes on the Whitehead Family. Other notes on collateral families of Scervant, Ware, Marston, Finch, McPherson, Silvester, and others. Includes a reprint of the 1863 obituary of Captain Reuben Grigsby from the Richmond Enquirer; 1896 article from the Central Presbyterian on the Old Stone Church in Lewistown, Virginia with a mention of Reverend Benjamin Grigsby, the father of Hugh Blair Grigsby and a handwritten copy of the James Galt family Bible. Some reports written by Mary Meares Galt. Includes a note written on a paper bag, \"Home - Woodside, Mrs. Dr. John M. Galt, Dr. John M. Galt, MD - C.S.A. Children, Eva Dulaney Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt\" and a 1870 November 14 invoice for tuition for the \"Misses C. \u0026 M. Skinner\" paid by Honorable J. B. Whitehead.","1898 April 19 confirmation certification by the Bishop of Southern Virginia in the Ascension Church in Keysville, Virginia. 1938 January 25 letter from the  Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution invitation to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt for membership via John Grigsby or Benjamin Porter.","Includes a 1871 obituary of Judge William Leigh of Halifax County, Virginia.  Most clippings deal with events in the Norfolk, Virginia area, either articles or editorials.","Newsletters, brochures and programs from various groups and events. Undated material includes \"General Regulations\" from William \u0026 Mary; map of New York City; reproduction map of \"Champlain's Map of New France 1632\"; order from for The George Jaberg Music Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; empty notepad from \"R.J. Edwards, Smithfield, Virginia\"; three copies of \"America,\" one copy of \"Yankee Doodle\" (3\"x2\") as advertisements for W. G. Williams, Smithville, Virginia; advertising card for E. E. Guys of Norfolk, Virginia.","Manuscript draft of essay on \"The First President of William \u0026 Mary,\" also called \"Commissary James Blair,\" dated 1913, typescript of paper, \"Commodore John Paul Jones,\" undated and an 1899 poem written on the Norfolk Boat Club letterhead using both English and German.","Booklet for The Galt Literary Society which was organized by \"the young men of William R. Galt's school.\"","Typed transcript of a letter written to W. R. Galt by Colonel John B. Cary of Richmond, Virginia about the Scervant Family, dated 1875 August 16.  Handwritten note on bottom of letter: original of this letter is in the possession of W.R. Galt's granddaughter, Mary M. Galt.","Certificate to William R. Galt from The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America saying that he is \"A Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Accas Temple in Richmond, Virginia.\" 1900 May 16.","1903 form letter announcing meeting of the Orient Mark Lodge of Japan; 1903 menu of the \"traditional banquet to the Members of Aloha Temple...in Honolulu; 1907 Funeral Service procedures \"as prescribed by The Grand Lodge of Virginia\"; 1911 bylaws of the Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia; \"Laying of the Cornerstone of St. Andrews Episcopal Church\" by Owen Lodge No. 164 in Norfolk, Virginia 1920 June 30; 1918 February 15 Virginia Masonic Journal Newsletter; February 1917 newsletter \"Atlantic Lodge News\" with an article on William Wilson Galt; The Temple News of Norfolk, Virginia dated 1920 September (Volume 3, Number 9). Includes newspaper clippings about the Masons, William Wilson Galt, and Hugh B. Galt.","Speeches given at the 10th Annual Convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association (undated),  and a paper entitled \"Harmony.\"","Manuscript speech on the History of Masonry.  39 pages.","Manuscript address explaining \"certain words and passages of our work that are not very clear in their meaning or application\".   26 pages.","Manuscript speech on the \"source of the Sublime Degree, the foundation of Masonry\".  Gives sources at the end of the paper.  61 pages.","Includes a tribute to William Richard Galt written by James H. Dillard. Originally published in the Southern Churchman, dated 1922 September 25.","Personal papers of William Wilson Galt which include financial material, business correspondence, material as executor of family members' estates, real estate transactions, tax and insurance documents, news clippings, printed and published written material, papers from his time as Navy Paymaster, and his last will and testament. William Wilson Galt joined the Navy about 1877 and served in the Navy for 50 years. He was a Navy Paymaster for most of those years. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby, the Chancellor of William \u0026 Mary from 1871 to 1881.","Calling cards from Galt Family members and others.","Grades for Robert W. Galt and Mary C. Galt during one school session. 1901 tuition invoice to Mrs. J. T. Carr for music lessons on guitar for Hugh Blair Galt.","Newspaper and other clippings collected by William Wilson Galt. Some topics are Norfolk, Florida and the Navy. Some clippings are poems.","Newspaper and other clippings about the Galt Family. Obituaries and articles about Roger H. Galt, William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and others.","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.","Insurance invoices.","Includes tombstone inscription and order for tombstone; \"list of books taken from library at Edgehill Oct. 9th, 1884 by Mrs. William Wilson Galt\"; receipts for payments from the estate; 1881 prenuptial contract between Mary Blair Grigsby and W. W. Galt stating that William Wilson Galt will not interfere with the rents and profits of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby; legal documents with Mary Blair Grigsby Galt as one of the executors of her father's estate; accounts of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Leather account book from the Norfolk National Bank with approximately seven pages of accounts relating to the estate of Mary B. Grigsby, which include lists of items, possibly as inventories, under the headings: \"Mary Blair Carrington\", \"For Grove/For Edgehill\", and \"Farming Implements\". Also includes an account of the security stock of the Charlotte Banking and Insurance Company belonging to the estate of Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby.","Invoices of interest payment to Robert R. Prentis on note due Joseph B. Whitehead's estate.","Canceled checks, bank statements, check stub books, deposit slips and bank notes.","Two bank books for Mrs. Mary Blair Galt. Leather notepad wallet moved to Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03.","Typed list of Galt's expenses when he was a candidate for the House of Delegates. List addressed to the Chairman City Democratic Committee.","Invoices for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Receipts from businesses. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster.","Invoices and receipts for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes receipts for payments to the City Gas Company of Norfolk, and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.","Invoices and receipts for local and world-wide purchases. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes purchase of a guitar for $7.00 in 1900 and a General Catalogue No. 66 from Montgomery Ward \u0026 Co.","Correspondence, receipts and bonds for the Tidewater Mineral and Oil Corporation and Norfolk-Princess Anne Oil Corporation.","William Wilson Galt elected an Honorary Member of St. Johns Masonic Lodge 1908. Carbon copy of a 1911 June 21 letter from William Wilson Galt, as Representative of the United Grand Lodge, to Sir Edward Letchworth, the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge...Freemasons' Hall in England, about the honor conferred upon him. Related Mason material, some about William Wilson Galt, is filed in Sub-Series 3, William R. Galt.","1908 contract for telephone service and a 1916 Virginia State Hunter's License. 1896-1899 insurance records which include a policy, payment receipts of premiums and correspondence.","1881 December 1 Charlotte County, Virginia marriage license between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby with a Minister's Return of Marriage.","William Wilson Galt wrote a poem entitled \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". The poem was printed in various publications and eventually incorporated into a book, also called \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". Copies of the poem from various sources, newspaper articles about the poem, and order slips for purchasing the book. Research correspondence and requests for photographs from men who participated in the battle, copyright information and letters from appreciative readers. Some correspondence on the lectures Galt gave on the Battle of Manila Bay.   Note: accounting details from the sale of the book are located with various financial documents as noted on the inventory.","Leather bound diary kept by William Wilson Galt while stationed at Punta de los Cerritos from 1882 April 19-31.","Two certificates of membership for the Navy Relief Society; one for Paymaster W. W. Galt and one for Mrs. William Wilson Galt.","Newspaper clippings about the Navy, Navy personnel, and William Wilson Galt.","Membership material for the Navy Mutual Aid Association, Allotment Check transmissions and Statement of Account for his pay. Leave requests from 1903-1906. 1922 letter exchange with the Judge Advocate General about bonds.","Report \"574 C\" reconciling statement of William Wilson Galt, Paymaster, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia. for 1st quarter of 1896, and Auditor memos from 1913 and 1914.","Clarence N. Howell is an Assistant Chief Clerk in the Paymaster's Office. In 1907, he accuses the Paymaster's Office of misconduct and mismanagement. William Wilson Galt is investigated and the newspapers carry articles about the situation (see news clipping files). Correspondence includes many letters written to William Wilson Galt from creditors of Clarence N. Howell from 1902 to 1907. Includes the official report written by William Wilson Galt where he answers each accusation. Correspondence to and from William Wilson Galt about the accusations. Folder title used by William Wilson Galt.","Receipt slips for navy personnel which include the names of the men.","Chart listing names of men, how many days worked, pay per day, and total pay.","Ledger which is a cash book for the USS. Kentucky (1903-unknown), but also records 1906-1907 sales of \"The Battle of Manila Bay\" on pages 54-63, 89-90. Near the end of the book are entries for the USS Vicksburg from 1902-1903. Loose papers include sheets listing men and their positions on the Boston, the Raleigh, the Baltimore, and other ships. Includes a few paymaster receipts. Printed list of arrival and departure dates and name of ports for the \"Cruise of USS Kentucky\" (1900-1904); 1903 issue of \"The Open Door: Thanksgiving Number\" which includes names of all crew members; 1904 February 20 issue of \"The Open Door\". Correspondence about physical exam before receiving a promotion and other material included.","Correspondence, supply orders, memos, and other supply related material while stationed in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, and Smyrna. Includes a barber bill for 1899 with names of the men, their pay number and rating; 1898 list from the Treasury Department of the \"Values of Foreign Coins\"; handmade card signed by members of the crew entitled \"You May Fire When You are Ready, Gridley, May 1, 1898 to May 1st, 1901\", and a 1898 March 26 letter relieving Galt of duty on the USS Raleigh.","Photo print of \"Genl Dewey\". Receipts from the Grand Hotel in Guatemala, the Kilaneau Volcano House in Hawaii, the Grand Hotel in Yokohama, and the Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita. Pamphlet for the Panic Mail Steamship Company Peru with a list of passengers (1902), and receipt for clothing from \"Ah Sing and Co.\" in Shanghai.","Copy of the \"General Service Code\" with homographic signals, typed extract from 1898 May 27 China Daily Press; 1907 January 19 partial issue of Army and Navy Register; list of \"District Joint Communications Visited\"; 1890 pass for W. W. Galt for San Jose De Gu Temala, Central America; 1871 map of Santo Domingo; prospectus pamphlet for the Ostrander Repeating Gun Company, and a pamphlet for the Ostrander Gun.","1898 July 9 order to report to the USS Delmonico; note giving the time of the \"Sword presentations \u0026 c to officers of the Navy\"; 1902 appointment and commission as Pay Inspector in the Navy, with the rank of Commander; 1903 appointment order to be on a \"Navy Examining Board\" and a Congressional Bill (S. 5693) from the 63rd Congress, 2nd Session \"To provide for the promotion of Pay Director William Wilson Galt...to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Pay Corps of the Navy upon his retirement from the service\" (1914). Correspondence in regard to promotions, including letters of recommendations.","Resolutions adopted at the last meeting on 1909 May 1. Two copies of the \"Constitution and List of Members of the Society of Manila Bay\" and a 1920 brochure for the Twenty-Second Annual Banquet at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC with signatures on the inside front cover. Tissue paper carbon of a 1926 letter addressed to Captain Dudley N. Carpenter about the May meeting of the Manila Bay Society.","Proposed amendment to House Bill #6616, \"That after completing the prescribed course of four years' instruction at the Naval Academy ... there shall be retained each year for service in the Navy and Marine Corps...only so many as shall equal the number of vacancies...\"","Notes about spheres, torture, Spanish sentence structure and a medicinal formula. Shopping list, a mostly blank small notebook, list of automobile travel expenditures with names of Virginia towns and the vehicle odometer reading, code labeled \"Grimm's Law,\" drawing of a possible boat, drawing of the floor plan of a house and a doodle drawing.","Poems and prose with titles such as \"Our Idyll,\" \"A Prayer\" and \"To One Who Knows\" (1923). Most are handwritten. 1923 typed Christmas poem addressed to Mary Meares from \"Uncle Bill\".","Brochures, pamphlets, sales advertising, \"how to play whist\" pamphlet, postcards, printed poems, recipes, programs, safe driver's manual, \"a Summary History of the Palazzo Dandolo now Royal Hotel Danieli in Venice\" (1896), postcards of Venice, tourist photographs of Venice, an 1894 Missionary Calendar of Prayer, and a 1904 pamphlet Concerning Old Norfolk about Norfolk, Virginia.","Deeds and other legal documents for property in Norfolk, Virginia, Colorado, and Florida.","Scrapbook of newspaper clippings with notes and poems, some by William Wilson Galt, pasted into an account book. Beginning on page 100, accounts for the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby from 1885-1886. Includes loose papers of handwritten poetry, an 1887 map of Alaska, an 1890 broadside for San Salvador and Guatemala, a printed poem \"A Ballad of Manila Bay\" by Timothy Wilfred Oakley and other printed material.","Tax bills and receipts for personal and property taxes.","Typed carbon copy of the Last Will and Testament of William Wilson Galt dated 1927 August 11.","Certificate dated 1878 January 25,  appointing William Wilson Galt as Assistant Paymaster of the Navy, signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, and R.W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1881 October 15, appointing William Wilson Galt as Passed Assistant Paymaster with the relative rank of Master, signed by Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, and  William H. Hunt, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1893 September 26, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the relative rank of Lieutenant, signed by Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, and H. A. Herbert, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1899 March 3, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy. Certificate dated 1901 February 19, assigning William Wilson Galt as number one in the Rank of List of Paymasters in the Navy for Extraordinary Heroism, signed by William McKinley, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1902 April 10, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Inspector of the Navy with the rank of Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Moody, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1903 December 2, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Director of the Navy, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Wood, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate of Membership in the Society of Manila Bay for William Wilson Galt, USS Raleigh, signed by George Dewey, Commodore US Navy, undated.    Picture and roster of the members of the Society of Manila Bay who attended the banquet at Admiral Dewey's resident in Washington, DC on 1914 May 1.  Photograph is very fragile and rolled.  All certificates are loosely rolled.","Includes individual items for Susie Galt, Carrington G. Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt, Mary Carrington Galt and Robert W. Galt, plus newspaper clippings about various family members and homes.","Correspondence, mostly regarding genealogy of the Galt Family, plus her files on the Galt Family genealogy.","Correspondence to Mamie Garland and her father Maurice Garland about the Galt Family with some general letters and invitations from members of the Galt Family.","Correspondence to Mary \"Mamie\" Garland about the Galt Family with some personal correspondence with friends and family and business correspondence in relation to her jobs at the Valentine Museum and the Richmond Public Library.","Charts, notes, news clippings, and correspondence about Galt Family genealogy.","Empty envelopes, blank greeting cards and blank notepaper.","Some items were moldy when accessioned. They have been boxed separately and are currently unavailable to the public.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from her husband, William Wilson Galt. 3 letters.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Small notebook with two pages of accounts.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Speeches, reports, and poem about the Masons.","1809 property tax bill, and 1808 letter from Lewis Stuart of Greenbrier.","These papers mainly deal with Hugh Blair Grigsby's business and family in Charlotte County, Virginia. Includes some early family papers, deeds and correspondence. The papers were accessioned as a group of loose papers and a group of file folders in a wooden box. In organizing these papers, this original grouping has been kept. The loose papers are arranged alphabetically by subject, then the papers in the wooden box are also arranged alphabetically by subject. There is an overlap.","15 business or calling cards with Hugh Blair Grigsby's signature.","Letter from Annie Christian to Mrs. Anne Fleming about Indian attacks and related troubles, plus her desire to be in Botetourt County, dated 1780 April 1. Hugh Blair Grigsby collected her letters. Most of the letters are housed in the Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers at the Virginia Historical Society.","1842 letter has a note \"The only piece of the handwriting of my mother that I possess.\" 1840 letter deals with results of the presidential election, 1841 letter to his wife about his visit to Norfolk, Virginia; undated response to a complaint by Joseph Caldwell; 1855 letter regarding his purchase of \"Pocohantas\"; undated letter from Mary Blair Grigsby Galt to her Mother; undated letter to Mrs. Grigsby at Edgehill from \"Cousin P. E. R.\"","1881 receipt from John E. Holt. Agreement of Partition between H. Carrington Grigsby and William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair his wife, dated January 24, 1882. February 8, 1882 agreement between Mrs. M. V. Grigsby, administratrix of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby from Thomas Word.","Receipts, invoices, accounts and business correspondence relating to items purchased for home, business and farm.  Includes an 1828-1831 account sheet for money received and money expended, requests for loans from neighbors, bond material, and a small book, \"Account of John E. Holt\" from 1869-1879.  Two accounts were grouped separately when accessioned and have been grouped separately in the back of this folder:  Accounts with W. H. Smith from 1875-1882 and Accounts with John E. Holt and J. W. Eggleston from 1869-1881.","Account book for family and farm expenses and payments from 1887-1896. Does not include an index, but names of people and merchants are noted on each page. One small \"daily\" notebook with financial information, undated. Bank book from \"Exchange National Bank in Norfolk\" with entries from 1871-1880.","Notes on the early history of Virginia and a tribute written \"to the memory of my father the Rev. Benjamin Porter Grigsby\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Small group of papers belonging to Mary Venable Grigsby, the wife of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Circa 1829 letter from a friend in Richmond, Virginia; a calling card; an 1882 application for life insurance; two undated letters from her son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby (one while at Hampden-Sydney College); undated letter from her sister.","Plats, deeds and related material for land in Charlotte County. Includes a 1736 survey by William Westbrook with notes on \"Booker Survey\"; 1793 survey for Thomas Read; Edward Fitzgerald deed to Hugh B. Grigsby; 1870 survey of the \"Low Grounds of Edgehill\" by Thomas F. Petters, correspondence on land bought from the Cardwell Family (1870's and 80's) and more.","1839 deed from George Garraway to Edward Fitzgerald for land on East Street; 1855 deed from Rosina Karcher to Simon S. Stubbs for property on Main Street; 1858 deed from Hugh B. Grigsby to Charles B. Duffield for property on East Street.","List of items taxed for 1879 and Grigsby's copy of the letter sent when paying bill.","Handwritten copy of an indenture, 1859 April 2, in the \"City of Williamsburg between Hugh Blair Grigsby...in his own behalf and in behalf of his infant son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, of his infant nephews, Hugh Grigsby Whitehead, Henry Colgate Whitehead, John Boswell Whitehead, Jr., Holbrook Whitehead and Park Lewis Poindexter, and of his nieces Cornelia Grigsby, Irwin, Jr, Billie Poindexter and Mary Irwin...and the President and Masters or professors of William \u0026 Mary in Virginia...a certificate of debt...of One Thousand dollars bearing six per cent interest per annum payable half yearly to have and to hold.... Copy of signatures of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Benjamin S. Ewell. Paragraph in the indenture explains why he is listing his son, nieces and nephews on the document. Document from Benjamin S. Ewell that states \"whereas the late Hugh Blair Grigsby...endow in said college, 'The Chancellor Scholarship\" with his bond, dated 1881 January 18. 1881 Resolution from the Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors of William \u0026 Mary in memory of the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, LL. D.","Handwritten poems, a hymn, a shopping list, published tributes to Hugh Blair Grigsby at his death, printed sheets of the hymn written by Hugh B. Grigsby in 1877, and two copies of pamphlet Lines, to my Daughter on her Fourteenth Birthday, privately printed in Norfolk. 1881 May 20 Richmond Dispatch clipping with a poem, \"Lines: Suggested by the Death of Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby, April 28, 1881,\" \"Hymn written on the morning of the 22d of November 1877, when I entered my seventy-second year\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby and \"A Sonnet on Spring\" from Farmville.","Deeds, surveys and plats of land in Charlotte County. Names on documents include Joel Watkins, Brooks Becker, Thomas H. Spencer and William L. Morton.","Nine 1861 confederate certificates at 8 per cent and four 1864 confederate bonds at 4 per cent.","Handwritten  letter written by Hugh Blair Grigsby to Mr. Grinnan of Orange County, Virginia about the Porter Family genealogy and Grigsby Family genealogy.  Stamped envelope included.","Receipts, accounts, agreements, invoices, and correspondence for bank business, personal loans, bonds, and purchases.","Receipts for purchase and sale of slaves by the Whitehead and Grigsby families in Charlotte County and Norfolk, Virginia.  Slave names included:  Louisa, Richard, Emanual, Elexena and her three children Jenny, Fanny and \"blank\", Virginia and Richard and Rachal and child Diana.","1856 document electing Hugh Blair Grigsby as a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an 1861 letter inviting him to a meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society.","Agreement on rental or use of farm property.","Handwritten and printed poetry. One poem, \"Life's Latest Pleasures\" was written when Grigsby was 85 years old. Includes 1867 poem, \"Lines to Hugh Blair Grigsby, L.L.D, President of the Virginia Historical Society\" by Emma Early.","Includes 1779 January 14 plat and description of land which was part of the estate of Thomas Watkins and part of the tract of land owned by Beverly Randolph in Charlotte County, 1805 deed from Joel Watkins to Clement Carrington, 1862 letter from John McPhail sending \"old deeds pertaining to the Edgehill Estate,\" 1878 survey for \"T. N. Jones and Catlet\" to sell the lands of W. Cardwell in Charlotte County, 1879 deed where Robert Catlet sells the Cardwell land to Hugh Blair Grigsby, 1887 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and H. Carrington Grigsby transferring Edgehill tract to H. Carrington Grigsby, 1905 sketch of the \"lines between the farms of Carrington Grigsby and J. Flood Morton as agreed upon by them and established by J. D. Morton\", and an undated survey description of land on the Little Roanoke River.","Papers concerning the lawsuit between Pugh and Cardwell which centered on land that Grigsby wanted to purchase.  Includes deeds, financial information and property related documents.  The land belonged William Cardwell and Thomas Cardwell.","Papers concerning the purchase of the William W. Read property which adjoined Edgehill. Includes deed of sale, correspondence and notes. Appears that Read refused to sell the property after he had agreed in writing to the sale.","List of personal property which included 42 slaves above the age of 16, 9 slaves aged 12-16 years old, 21 horses, 1 piano, 1 gold watch, 1 carriage, stock shares and $125 in value of silver plate.","1872 letter written by H.C. Grigsby to Miss Margaret Venable about boarding at her house when he visits Hampden-Sidney and 1875 letter from H. Carrington Grigsby to \"Cousin Mag\" sending his regards.","Papers of Hugh Carrington Grigsby, which also includes some material for his sister, Mary Blair Grigsby before and after her marriage to William Wilson Galt.   Hugh Carrington Grigsby resided at Edgehill in Charlotte County, Virginia.  His papers concern family matters, such as the estate of his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, business affairs of the family and relationships with his sister Mary Blair Grigsby, William Wilson Galt and other relatives who lived in Charlotte County and elsewhere.  Even though he invited many ladies to local events, often with the collusion of friends, he never married.  He was engaged to Mary H. Holt in 1897 but she evidently broke the engagement because she loved someone else.  Many letters deal with the local community regarding farming, money, local politics, clubs, and more.  After his Father's death, Hugh Carrington Grigsby slowly becomes more involved in the local community.  Letters from his Mother express concern about his welfare, opinions on family matters, reports of her daily routines and advice.","Correspondents include Mary B. Grigsby (sister), Paulus A. Irving (friend) and Hugh Blair Grigsby (father). Mary B. Grigsby asks for advice on how to dress and how to behave when she visits him, probably at Hampton-Sydney College in 1876.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, his sister Mary B. Grigsby, and other family members and friends. W. Irving Taylor writes about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby. John Whitehead, Carrington's uncle, sends a letter from Mr. Brock who asks for the original minutes of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of William and Mary which should be with his Father's papers. Family letters often concern Hugh Blair Grigsby's death and estate. Other letters offer condolences on the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Lucie Knight and Alice Marrow write concerning invitations from Carrington Grigsby.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. W. G. Morton asks to buy a Revolutionary War flint lock gun, Nina Bouldin solicits donations for a library at the Mt. Pisgah Academy. Letters from brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, J. B. Whitehead, Rev. J. J. Kirkpatrick, and others. Includes draft of a letter from H.C. Grigsby to R. C. Reid where he states that Reid was out of line to publically correct him, letter from B. Johnson Barbour who wants an interview about Hugh Blair Grigsby, letters from W.P. Dye and others about farming and livestock practices, letters from neighbors and friends extending invitations, letter from Robert Armistead of Richmond, Virginia about purchases made by Mary Galt, and a letter from A. E. T. Bradford about a \"J. W. Madison\" desk given to Hugh Blair Grigsby which was to be returned to him after Hugh Blair Grigsby's death.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  Miss Alice Murrow accepting an invitation, Louise Carrington, great grandson of John Grigsby A.B. McCorkle, relative J. B. Whitehead, mother Mary V. Grigsby, sister Mary G. Galt, cousin B.A. White), neighbor J. W. Morton, and cousin Louise Carrington. Includes letters from Mary G. Galt to her mother, a letter from Cousin Thomas B. Venable to Mrs. Mary Grigsby about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, family letters concerning his father's estate, invitations from F. H. Bouldin and other neighbors, replies from invitations to young ladies, letter about membership in Aspin Grove Range, and letters concerning the price of corn and other farm items.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby, Carrington's mother, is living with different relatives after the death of her husband.","Includes family, friend, and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, cousin John B. Whitehead, sister Mary G. Galt, Lucy A. Priddy asking for a loan, cousin J. C. Carrington, friend and old neighbor J. W. Morton,  Miss M. G. Nowlins, L. H. Hayes regarding horses, Miss S. A. Boswell with an invitation to church, an invitation from Mrs. McKelway, a driving invitation from Jennie Watkins, cousin Nellie Watkins, Alice Marrow regarding a visit, and cousin Louise Carrington.   Includes a letter from W. H. Grigsby in Washington, DC about reviewing an enclosed crayon portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, letter from Lyon G. Tyler asking for any correspondence between Hugh Blair Grigsby and President Tyler for his research on President Tyler, letters from neighbors about escaped sheep and a loan, letters from young ladies and a letter from a local farmer J. E. Holt to Mrs. Grigsby about his family and farming.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations and wedding announcements. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Charles Deane of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Louise Carrington, Emmett M. Dickson and other friends and relatives. Includes letters of introduction by friends for Carrington Grigsby to use during a visit to Kentucky, letter from Mrs. Louise Leigh (cousin) with a note on the back by Carrington about his friendship with her and how he'll miss talking with her now that she is married, a poem by Miss Bigalow, a letter from W. H. Grigsby about a crayon likeness of Hugh Blair Grigsby, an analysis of \"Vivorilla Guano\" and a copy of his letter to Mrs. Reuben (Virginia) Grigsby Chandler. Mary V. Grigsby's letters relate her daily routines and visits plus she gives advice to Carrington.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations, and wedding announcements. Correspondents include:  Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Mary Bolling, Charles Deane, Marie Shepperdson, John Whitehead, C.T . Hanson, P. R. Carrington about the Carrington genealogy, cousin Henrietta McCormick of Chicago, T. R. Rogers, S. W. Morton, Marianne E. Skelton, and Pattie Finch. Includes a handwritten program for a local \"musical soiree\" at Mrs. Kate McKelway's home, letter from Frank G. Ruffin who wants copy of Hugh Blair Grigsby's address to the Virginia Convention about the Federal constitution, notes from neighbors about oats and nails, letter from Boylan Green about a new debating society, and letters from extended family members about genealogy.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mary V. Grigsby, M. L. Nowlin,  G. T. Hersfelt, Mary E. Bollings, cousin John Whitehead, Miss Bigelow, and W. M. Cary. Includes 1884 invitation to Hampton Sidney College's graduation, letter from Sheriff C.V. Marshall appointing Carrington as one of the commissioners to view proposed new road, invitation to 1884 leap year party, letter from B. Johnston Barbour about one of Hugh Blair Grigsby's addresses, and letter electing Grigsby as delegate to represent the Walton Magistrate District at the Democratic convention in Roanoke.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby continues to give advice and talk of her daily routine and health.  William Wilson Galt mentions that he may be sent to Europe.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mrs. Grigsby, Miss Willie Garland, and other family members, friends, and business acquaintances. Includes invitations to local functions and homes, thank you notes for books, notes from Peachy Gilmer, Miss Jeffress and other female friends, note from Dr. Thackston about teeth and dentist problems, Lillian Lee genealogy, and letter from Mrs. G. P. Rice telling him bluntly that she will not congratulate him on his appointment to the Russian Delegation.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby has further serious health problems.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: J. D. Shepperson, cousin Annie Read, Victor Murguiondo, William Wilson Galt, W. W. Glasgow, Charles Deane, Mary B. Grigsby Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and others. Includes invitations to the \"jois de Vie\", copy of letter from Carrington to his Mother while he was visiting White Sulphur Springs, responses from lady friends, letters of introductions, letters concerning ladies (one letter from H.H. Booker telling Carrington that a certain young lady was \"at church\" today), letters about genealogy, letters from neighbors about farming matters, letter fom J. D. Shepperson about helping with a negro club, and letter from William W. Glasgow about the changes in Virginia and \"the race of true Virginians.\" William Wilson Galt writes about his family's move into a new home and business/land dealings that concern the Grigsby Family. John Whitehead writes about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate.  Mary B.Grisby Galt tells of her growing family and activities.  Mrs. Galt is staying with friends.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mrs. L. Carrington, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, John Whitehead, and others. Mrs. L. Carrington asks for a loan in a flowery letter. William Wilson Galt relates financial information and family affairs . Letter from a Mrs. Crampton (?) who wants her son to receive some education and asks Carrington to ask Mr. Galt about Navy prospects, reply from William Galt about the Navy and about a lady \"prospectz' for Carrington. Mrs. Grigsby's eyes are not doing well. She appears to be living with the Galt Family. Miss Maria Davison about genealogy of the Ross Family. W. S. Morton complains about two loose colts.","Family, friend, and business correspondence. Mr. P. B. Price wants to publish a Hampton Sydney address by Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Farming related correspondence about prices, orders, and more.  William Wilson Galt writes about selling Main Street house, family affairs, and Mrs. Grigsby.  Letters and replies to invitations from ladies, plus a letter from P. Morison who writes, \"I should prefer not going out with you...I go with are usually college boys and the younger Seminary students in whom I feel some special interest...\"  Kate Bigelow writes about her teaching job and \"if I see or know of any one whom I think will suit you, I will certainly remember you\".  W. T. Ewell writes from William \u0026 Mary about the bond deeded to William \u0026 Mary by Hugh Blair Grigsby and the portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Invitations from neighbors.  Lottie Carrington sells seven of a dozen of autographed letters from George Washington for $25 each, and is trying to locate some of the other letters that belong to her.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Johnson sends a journal article, Lizzie J. Hunt requests a buggy ride to the court house, William Wilson Galt writes about Grigsby business and the Main Street House, J. W. Hooper  and others want to see Hugh Blair Grigsby's papers from Hampden  Sidney, business letters about farming and banking, Miss Lulie Watkins prays that he meant it when he said he wanted to accept Jesus and explains the plan of Salvation, Nancy Stuart requests his picture for a young lady, Mrs. Grigsby writes of her personal and family affairs and lectures him on other matters, relatives and friends appear to be concerned that he's not married yet, W. W. Read warns about a tenant and  J. D. Griselin requests Hugh Blair Grigsby's letters for Miss Sallie Tazewell who is republishing a series of her father's letters.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Gaines has organized a female reading club and is still teaching, Major Gaines reports that Col. Whitehead has nominated Gaines to the State Board of Agriculture, Mrs. Viola Minor asks for beef steak \"I wanted to ask you this but could not summon up courage\", and other correspondence from neighbors and relatives who write of family and local news, the illness of his Mother, and send replies or requests to invitations for visits or functions. Telegram from his Mother about the birth of Robert Ware Galt, son of Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt. Appears that Mrs. Grigsby is staying at Edgehill during the later part of the year where friends and neighbors care for her. Letters from \"cousins\" suggest that he is leading a boring and dull life and sympathize that he cannot find a companion, though there are many notes about \"dates\" with ladies. Cousin Berta Lackey writes in February of a horse and carriage accident that injured her, about not knowing what love is and implies there might be something going on between the two of them but in March she writes \"I will ever regard you with the cousinly interest that first led me to address a letter to you\". She later writes more letters, mentioning going to Richmond to get a fragment of bone removed due to her carriage accident. Her writing style is Victorian and her subject matter introspective and analytical. She is a teacher and lives near Lexington, Virginia. By the end of the year, after meeting Carrington and his family in both Lexington and Richmond, the \"relationship\" seems to be completely platonic. A Mrs. Minor and her daughter, Viola, write to Mrs. Grigsby about an incident at Edgehill where the daughter was either renting rooms or staying as a housekeeper. Evidently Carrington Grigsby became enraged by an incident, suggesting Viola did something dishonest, but Mrs. Minor has found that no one else is surprised by his behavior, and her children are raised to be honest people.","There are only five letters for 1889. William Wilson Galt writes about financial issues and Annie Read writes to Mrs. Grigsby about the death of her father. Includes a bond from Mary V. Grigsby to Carrington Grigsby.","There are only five letters for 1890. Three letters are addressed to Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby from friends and relatives. The other letters to Carrington concern selling stock.","Seven letters, mostly dealing with stock and other financial matters. Lizzie Nash offers condolences on the death of a family member, but is unclear who died.","Four letters. Includes a request for apples by Cousin Annie Read, the selling of Carrington's tobacco by Moss, Eanes and Gills, and matters about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate from John Whitehead.","Five items. Includes letters from neighbors, William Wilson Galt and a bond between Carrington Grigsby, Dr. McPhail, and H. L. Smith.","Letters about farming, requests for Hugh Blair Grigsby's writings, and personal and family finances. Includes a list of books with the number of volumes in each set, a letter from Dr. A. S. Priddy requesting Carrington's recommendation to Walter H. Taylor for the open position at Eastern Virginia Hospital, and letters from a woman friend who is upset that Carrington will not reply to her letters. Members of the Read family, cousins to Carrington, write about different local and personal matters.","Correspondence with businesses, family and friends. Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns, business matters such as price of crops and farming items and a request for farming items for the \"Cotton States and International Exposition,\"   Ms. Blair of Walnut Grove, a regular correspondent in other years, continues to write of local events. William Wilson Galt continues as executor of the estates of both Hugh Blair and Mary Venable Grigsby, and Uncle John Carrington appears to manage other aspects of Carrington's finances. S. D. Morton writes about the low salaries of local teachers and requests Carrington's opinion and Richard Gaine asks him to attend a meeting to discuss county affairs. The William Wilson Galt family moved into a new house in Norfolk which he calls #1 Grigsby Place. Miss Nellie Daniel continues to write and issue invitations for visits. He receives requests for copies of his Father's addresses, and even requests for books from the library.","Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns and business matters such as price of crops and farming items. Mary B. Galt writes about her visit with the Galt Family plus asks Carrington to check on Miss Ada at The Grove, nephew Will Galt writes his first letter to \"Uncle Carrington\", Cousin Emma Early writes about her family in Texas, Nannie Daniel continues writing about books, local events, and invites Carrington to visit with the caveat that he better come and stay longer.P. G. Miller, clerk of Court in Goochland County, requests Grigsby genealogical information. The Shepperson and Read families continue to write and extend invitations. Mr. Shepperson writes that he found Carrington's colt dead in the stable.   R. C. Winthrop, Jr. writes that his father's estate includes 114 letters from Hugh Blair Grigsby and over 100 letters written by his father to Hugh Blair Grigsby which were given to his father by Carrington. He suggests that this collection should be kept together, possibly at the Virginia Historical Society. He plans to have the collection arranged chronologically and bound. Joseph Bryan, President of the Virginia Historical Society, writes about the potential loan/gift.","Five letters. N. Daniel invites him to the Presbytery at Bethlehem on the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. Dr. A. Duane of New York answers Carrington's query about his eye problems with a possible diagnosis and treatments. Sue Wainwright writes two letters that suggest they may have an interest in each other, but questions why he is always too busy.","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 \u0026 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.","Cousin Kate Flournoy asks if Carrington has a picture of Colonel William Cabell and DC Jackson writes a full description of a carriage and phaeton he is selling and various relatives and business write of farm and local matters. A list \"Patrons of Miss K. Boyds' School\" is included. Carrington Grigsby met, courted and then became engaged to Miss Mary H. Boyd in 1897. She is a teacher, possibly at the Shepperson home. By December 13, something occurred and the engagement was ended. Correspondence from friends, family, and Miss Boyd. Mary B. Galt writes that she would not \"call on Miss M. Hugh Blair because it would be premature.\" On November 10, Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes \"I am truly delighted that she has at last decided positively...and I have written her a real nice sisterly note\". Miss Boyd writes, \"Thank you for what you said in regard to my fine judgement. I promise you that all of my influence (if I have any) shall be used in your behalf.\" Cousin Emma Lou Stringfellow writes to Mary H. Boyd in which she says \"I know he is one of nature's best nobleman...\" and gives many other attributes of Carrington. The December 13 breakup letter from Mary H. Boyd says, \"if I could have been launched in to matrimony on the high-tide of my feelings...all would have been well but those things that have broken my dream of yours...frightened and chilled me and I cannot find it in my heart to forgive the fate that makes it so\". John Whitehead writes, \"I presume...the estrangement is permanent...there are thousands of lovely ladies in Virginia.\" Some undated letters from Miss Boyd are at the end of the folder. Mrs. Cynthia B. T. Coleman of Williamsburg answers a letter from Carrington about purchasing two chairs belonging to her Uncle William Randolph. She jokes that she barely has two hundred cents much less $200 to buy them. She notes \"if Randolfhians is at such a premium I think I had better make my fortune selling off my silver and glass that he brought with him from England. Poor as I am I think I will keep these treasures and hand them down to my children's children.\"","Letter from Mary Boyd to Carrington discussing the breakup, the rumors around Smithville and how well he is behaving like a \"manly man.\" A draft of a letter from Carrington to Mary Boyd about the termination of their engagement. Other relatives and friends give him support after the termination, especially John Whitehead, Nancy Daniel and Cousin Stringfellow. Nancy Daniel notes that Mary Boyd only wanted \"to carry on a fliration...and she did not love any body but Mr. F.\" Miss Shewall tells of seeing Mary Boyd with Cabell Flourney and they might be engaged.   Nancy Daniel continues to write letters asking why he doesn't write or visit often, suggesting he thinks she is uninteresting and wanting to know all about his activities, especially with ladies. Emily Christian from William and Mary asks if he wants a subscription to The William and Mary Quarterly. Mary B. Galt is in Presbyterian Hospital in New York because of possible heart problems. Walter Anderson asks about his Blair Family ancestors. Langhorne Crosby is desperate to know if \"Willie Galt\" is all right since he is in Manila. Sue Wainwright writes, \"When you get this - I will have left Charlotte - I am too sick at heart to write - goodby - God bless you.\" T. P. Wilson responds to his query about how to kill tobacco worms. Samuel Hannah apologises, asks forgiveness and explains what happened when he stopped by Mrs. Galt's house after he'd had too much to drink. Includes correspondence about farm crops and implements, business transactions and local and family matters with invitations from family and local residents. Includes a November 3 letter from William Wilson Galt in Jamaica to Mrs. Mary B. Galt, list of Kathryn Boyd's patrons for 1898 and a letter from Mrs. Mary B. Galt saying her husband has returned from Manila.","Three letters. Two letters written for Beverly Thomas asking for an extension for a payment for land and one note requesting flour.","1900 Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes that her son, Hugh, is better but \"I don't want him to return to Wm \u0026 Mary at all, for I don't believe they can get decent food there at all.\" Samuel Read asks how he can obtain a copy of \"History of South Side Virginia\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby. Nannie Daniel writes \"You seem to have quite a fondness for widows. Now there are four...I think it is time you were getting married...some one said you were in love with yourself and would never love any body else.\" Mary B. and William Wilson Galt have a new son named Carrington Grigsby Galt. Carrington is a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He still receives letters from friends who tell him about ladies visiting the area. The Virginia Historical Society asks him about some newspapers that he had talked about giving to them. Mary B. Galt speaks of Miss Nannie who is looking after the children and wishes that Carrington was living such a family life. Includes letters from relatives and neighbors. Appears that he is helping some of his poorer relations and neighbors. Includes correspondence about farm purchases such as seeds, fertilizer and machinery and selling farm products. 1908 Correspondence 2 letters. Philip Alexander Bruce about his work on the early history of Virginia and Mrs. Kate B. Page of Danville accepts a request for Carrington to visit her at Edwins.","Mainly personal letters from family and friends, but also business correspondence about the farm and Edgehill. Invitations, acceptances, family news and local news. Includes letters from Mary B. Galt, Kathryn Boyd, Shepperson Family, Read Family, Mary Scott about teaching James, a price list and catalogue for Fanny Clark \u0026 Co's in Connecticut, rough draft of Carrington's letter to Mrs. Deane and the \"By-laws Governing the Joie de Vie Club of Charlotte\".","Correspondence and accounts with banks and uncle John Whitehead about the estate. An inventory of Edgehill with value assigned, a list and division of the plaster casts and busts, a list and division of house linens, an inventory list entitled \"Odds\" and a statement of \"cost of sale of real estate property\". A power of attorney document where Mary V. Grigsby appoints John C. Williams her attorney.","Ledger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees. Includes index.","Ledger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees.  Includes a loose leaf account sheets for 1888 with personal expenses noted.","Small book with personal accounts. Many entries relate to money transactions with friends, neighbors and relatives.","Ten small memoranda account books. These small pads were probably carried with him as he did his daily business. He records business dealings, cost of farm related items and a few personal notes or reminders.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby. Includes a February 4, 1897 receipt from The Colonial Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Ledger sheets for accounts with T. J. Berry, who appears to be a metal worker.  Other accounts and invoices for T. J. Berry may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Ledger sheets for accounts with W. T. Faris, who appears to be an owner of a general store. Other accounts and invoices for W. T. Faris may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Ledger sheets for accounts with H. M. Smith and Company, which appears to be a grocery and general store.  Many other invoices for H. M. Smith and Company are filed in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Three bank check stub books and one page of a saving book account with Franklin Savings Bank.","List of securities in safe at Charlotte Bank Insurance Company.","Correspondence, invoices and contracts about stocks and bonds. 25 or more stock certificates for \"Florence Railroad and Improvement Company\" purchased in 1888.","Personal Property and other tax bills and payments. Some years involve the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair Grigsby. Includes a 1897 list of taxable property.","1892 certificate as an active member of the Smithville Democratic Club; 1895 notices to \"Tax Payers of Charlotte County, Virginia\" from a committee charged with reviewing the county budget of which Carrington was a member; 1900 printed list of committees for the \"Laying of the Cornerstone of the Confederate Monument\" of which Carrington was on the Executive Committee .","Invoices, receipts, correspondence, and policies for property and life insurance.  Some material on the life insurance policies of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby, with the policy documents for Mary V. Grigsby.  Includes insurance policy transfers from William L. Nelson to Carrington Grigsby and  John B. Holt to Carrington Grigsby, both in 1882.","Small notepad listing items from the Grigsby Family by category, then by Mr. Grigsby and Mrs. Galt.  Appears to be a division of the estate of Hugh Blair and Mary V. Grigsby.","Two small daily journals with entries about daily activities and genealogy notes.","Includes hand drawn plot of Cumberland Street Property in Norfolk, Virginia from 1889; purchase documents with the Grottoes Company for villa lots at Shendun, Virginia; 1899 deed between Beverly and Alice Thomas and H.C. Marshall for land originally purchased by Beverly and Alice Thomas from Carrington Grigsby and Mary B. Galt; 1893 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and Hugh Carrington Grigsby where she gives him Edgehill in Charlotte County as collateral for a debt of Lelia B. Walker.","There is some overlapping in the financial and correspondence papers. Contains bonds, notes, road surveys, merchant's license for operating a dry goods and grocery story, license for \"standing\" a jack (mule) and a stallion, $15,080 note with William Wilson Galt, a farming contract with Tazewell Taylor, administrator papers for Mary and Louisa Cooper and an appointment to survey the lands of William W. Read.","Broadside announcement of the \"Resolutions of Respect in the memory of Judge Wood Bouldin\" which were passed at a \"meeting of the citizens of Charlotte County, Court Day, November 6th, 1876.\" Broadsides for farm machinery, \"Spring Hill Nursery\" in Prospect, Virginia, \"Greensboro Nurseries\" in Greensboro, North Carolina, tobacco, chemicals, bookstores, kettles, and manure. March 1900 flyer for the Southern Historical Association, price list for plows from \"Charles E. Hunter\" in Richmond, Virginia; how-to cards from \"A.H. Patch\" of Clarksville, Tennessee, two copies of Volume II, No. 11, 1891 March 14 \"Knowledge, a Weekly Magazine\", reprint of \"Use and Abuse of the Obstetric Forceps,\" and flyer with prices from tobacco to groceries for \"Sublett \u0026 Cary\" General Commission Merchants.","1876 article on Lord Botetourt, undated article \"Bowie of Alamo Fame\" and an 1896 page from \"The Sun\" in New York.","List of months and their flowers and meanings, 1879 April 13 love poem, paper on Algernon Sidney (paper may possibly be by Hugh Blair Grigsby), 1870 paper entitled \"Education.\"","Material that could not be definitely associated with either the Grigsby or Galt Family.","Blank Valentine greeting card and empty envelopes from Cassiday and Thorp, Iroquois Club of San Diego California, and Vaughan's Seed Store in New York.","Newspaper clippings, mostly with events in Williamsburg, Virginia but some historical and society news.","Includes a drawing of a bookshelf, financial estimates, costs of materials, illegible address of Richard Henry, handwritten poetry in various handwritings, and an essay on religion.","Includes news clippings; a printed John Knox poem, a program of \"The Little Duke\" performed in at the Broad Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1879-80; a pamphlet \"Ode Commemorating the Entrance of the Hon. Horace Binney on his Ninety-Third Year\" dated 1872 January 4 and printed in Norfolk, Virginia; 1939 brochure by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities \"Pocahontas Bright Stream Between Two Hills\", and two other pamphlets for Jamestown Island, 1941 and undated.","These photographs have been grouped by Galt Family, Grigsby Family, provenance unknown. Includes a few tintypes and daguerreotypes.","Galt Family Photographs","*Dimensions range from 5\"x7\" to 6\"x9\"","Galt House in Williamsburg, 20th Century","Dicky Galt, CSA","Maurice Hamner Garland","Lucy B. Galt Garland (2)","Herbert Randolph Galt","Eva Galt","Lucy Galt","Landon Cabell Garland","Herbert Galt Garland (2)","William Wilson Galt in uniform, formal pose","Mary Meares Galt, Betty Ashe Galt, Rogers H. Galt, Jr., and John Meares Galt","Mary Ware Galt (2)","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt","Unknown Subject","Dimensions average, 4\"x6\"","Postcard of Will Galt","Alfred Galt (?)","Annie Alexina Galt","Bettie Galt","Elizabeth Ash Galt","Elizabeth Welsh Galt","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt","Hugh Carrington Galt","James S. Galt","John Mears Galt","Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","Mary Carrington Galt","Mary Mears Galt","Mary Williams Ware Galt (wife of William Richard Galt)","Robert Ware Galt","Rogers H. Galt, Jr.","Susan Duane Galt","William Richard Galt","William Richard Galt, Jr.","William Wilson Galt","*Group Photographs:","Miss Mary Ware Galt and Mrs. Mary Ware Galt","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Mary Eggleston, C. C. Field, William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, and Mary C. Ward","Betsy and Germaine Minson Galt","Betsy Andrews, Thomas Randolph, and James Minson","Mary Mears Galt, Roger H. Galt, Bettie Galt, John M. Galt, and Mary Ware Galt","William Wilson Galt, \"Will in uniform\",","Mary M. Galt, 7 weeks old","William Wilson Galt in uniform (3)","William Wilson Galt in uniform standing on ship (not labeled)","William Wilson Galt, 1873 (3)","William Wilson Galt (2)","Two children on porch","Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","\"John G. Zimermann and Alfred G. Zimermann on latter's entering the Naval Academy\" (Postcard)","Mary Carrington Galt","*Friends and Others, Many Navy Related","Photograph of a medal with a bust of an Officer of the Navy","Wallace Burnett","Capt. W. R. Capron, Bernkastel Germany 1919 January 19","Ensign H. C. Chadwick (2)","Mrs. A. Duane","Dr. John M. Edga, USN","Fishback, USN","Captain Charles V. Gridley, Lt. Benjamin Tappan,  USS Raleigh","Miss Lilla Howard","J. Y. Rhorer, Guatemala, 1890","Robottom, USN","Lt. Hugh Rodman, (USS Raleigh)","Admr. Fabius Stanly","Susan Armistead Marston Williams (Mrs. Robert S. Christian Ware)","Provost unknown","Unnamed navy man","Unnamed navy man in Hong Kong","F. B. Wilson (in uniform)","Group of Navy Officers","*Navy Related","Postcard of Valle Di Pombei, Grand Hotel","Group picture of five men leaning on a fence with a tent in the background","Three men riding in cart behind an ox (2)","Major John G. Tucker and J. W. Mason of Cheyenne, Wyoming","Lighthouse (3 views)","Ship near harbour","Shanghai, China harbour scene, Postcard from Edgar to William Wilson Galt","Street scene, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","Soldiers in tents, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","\"Corregidor Island\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)","Group picture of \"Third Division Consort\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","\"Gun dismantled at Sangley after the Battle\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)","\"USS Boston, May 1st, 1898\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"USS Boston, May 1, 1898 about 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"Fort Malate after bombardment when we took Manila\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"Second Division Consort, Ensign Kaiser, May 1, 1898 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay","Beach scene","Army and Navy Club, Washington, DC (2, both with William Wilson Galt, one with E.K. Moore)","Large sailing ships","Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumby, USN, Flag Lieutenant","Lt. (J. G.) Charles S. Stanworth, USN, No. 10","Six men gathering around a table, drinking","5 men sitting in the War Room of Thetic","Lt. R. H. Galt, USN on the USS Montreal","*Tintypes, Negatives and More","Tintype of A. A. Galt and William Wilson Galt","Framed tintype of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","Tintype of an unknown man","Negatives of photographs of the Galt home with a pencil drawing and note \"Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt\"","Negative proofs of William Wilson Galt in uniform (very faded)","Negatives and photographs of silhouettes and busts","Postcard of Science Hall at Virginia Tech","Postcard of Mt. Vernon","Galt Photograph album or possibly a Grigsby album, but most of the identified photographs belong to Galt Family members. Leather covered album. Cover decorated with birds and flowers. Most of the photographs are not identified. Includes photographs of Alexander Galt, Conway Roberson, Sarah N. Randolph, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charles Read, Augusta Talcott, William Wilson Galt, Robert W. Galt, Jr., and others.","These photographs have been grouped by size, then subject.","Grigsby Family and Relatives","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Jan Watkins Carrington, silhouette","Hugh Blair Grigsby","William T. Hamilton (cousin of Hugh Blair Grigsby)","Thomas Jefferson Randolph of Edgehill","John B. Whitehead","Mrs. John B. Whitehead","Hugh Blair Grigsby and Marion Clark Smith","*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Photograph of a young lady with an envelope notation \"For Carrington to keep for Alice Blair\"","Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby (Hugh Blair Grigsby's wife)","John B. Whitehead","*Dimensions range from 5\" x 7\" to 6\" x 9\"","\"Huge elm at Edgehill B. H. G. standing under gives idea of size. This was taken by H. B. G. Galt\".","Ruins of the house at Edgehill (3)","Hugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace on Bank Street (4)","Hugh Blair Grigsby Hugh Blair Grigsby (probably)","Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby (possibly)","Mary (Cousin)","Edgehill","Two girls and a boy, taken by C. C. Firesheets in South Boston, Virginia","Hugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace in Norfolk, Virginia(3)","\"Bill Oglesby, Bill Galt. A ppair to draw to\"","Friends and Others\nMany of these photographs appear to be part of a collection from Hugh Blair Grigsby of friends and famous people.","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Horace Binney","Lily Cary","Edward Coles","Langhorne Cosby","Quago Dorman","\"David Duncan written in my 84th year Wofford College S. C.\"","\"To Hugh Blair Grigsby from David Duncan, Photograph of Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, D. D. of Virginia\"","William Frazier","Miss Mattie Gaines (Dowell, Charlotte County, Virginia)","G. C. Hannah, Jr.","Paul Jones","Gertrude Lannehill","Cincinnatus Newton","Mrs. George Newton","Carter Braxton Poindexter","Edmund Quincy","Wyndam Robertson, Acting Governor of Virginia 1836–1837","Rev. Philip Slaughter","\"Master George McPhail Smith\" (child)","Henry, William, and Robert Smith","Littleton Waller Tazewell (surname changed from birth name of Bradford to Tazewell)","Martha Trimble","\"Annie Tazewell Walker, daughter of Mrs. Richard Walker Norfolk, April 28, 1879\"","Robert C. Winthrop (3)","*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Mr. Graybill","P. B. Simms","Mr. Noyes","Mary Vaughan","C. Bouldin","C. V. L. Marshall","Jim Smith","Edmonia Reed, Greenfield, Charlotte County, Virginia","Mrs. Megehee","Thomas Hicks Wynne","Walker Hill","Miss Harrison","Mr. Forbes","Josh Otley (tinplate)","Mrs. General Greener","Madame A. Berghmand, formerly Miss Lilly Macalister of Philadelphia","Mr. Binney","Group collage of men from 19th Century","Mr. Tedham's turnout (with man in wagon)","Mrs. H. F. Hamilton","Willie Locke","John Masters (2)","Archer Jeffrey","Miss Jane Comfort","Mr. Dexter and daughter","Charles Deane","William C. Hutter","R. A. Brock","Miss Mary Bradford","B. B. Bonhden","Mrs. Allibone","Miss Fannie S. Daniel, Smithville, Charlotte County, Virginia","Eleanor Harrison Carr","Gussie Talcott","Alibone","Mrs. Noyes","Miss S. Leadon","Thomas R. Jones of Accomack","Lyman C. Raper","George","Miss Emily Doyle","Aaron Jeffry","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Lt. William Freeman Zeilin, Marine Corps","John Daniel, US Senator","Julian Harrison","Eugene O'Locke","Includes tintypes of Judd Brush, and Walter and Edna Brush, and a framed daguerreotype of Mary Venable Grigsby.","Grigsby Family Photograph Albums Three small leather photograph albums with photographs of friends and family. 1858-1880. Album One Some photographs are labeled incorrectly and there are some photographs without names. N.C. Winthrop Sarah N. Randolph T. Jefferson Randolph Gov. Edward Coles Miss Lizzie ? of Philadelphia Hugh Blair Grigsby McChesney Mr. Peabody General Pendleton Gov. Henry Tazewell Mrs. Henry Tazewell Colonel John Niveson Mrs. John Niveson Mrs. Tazewell Gov. L.W. Tazewell Col. John N. Tazewell Mrs. Skipwith (photograph of a painting) Mrs. Isaac Coles William Nivison Mrs. D. Allihone (Allibone) (J. Austin, Edmonia) Captain Lahrbush (age 109) Mrs. Lilly Berghman Charles Campbell J. Nelson Tappon Col William Lamb Dr. Hugh L. Hodge Jennie Schwartz Clement G. Owens Conway Robinson, Jr.   Album Two Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. Unknown Badford Unknown Winthrop Mrs. J.G. Payton Major J. Gardner Payton Mary N. Payton Susan W. Payton J. Gardner Payton, Jun. Mrs. Leander McCormick Cousin Lucy McCormick Ella J. Bradford W. McCormick Emira Louise McCormick Robert S. McCormick Anne Reubina McCormick Lucy Virginia McCormick Mrs. J McChesney Charles E. Deans W. Noyes Mrs. J. Henry John Henry Mrs. Trimble Unknown Grigsby Miss Harriet Nash Dr. E.E. Balfour Delaney Chandler Warren Moore Chandler A. J. Smith Mrs. John Henry William W. Henry Mrs. William W. Henry Hugh Blair Grigsby Miss Allebone   Album Three Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. John B. Whitehead Mrs. J. B. Whitehead Henry C. Whitehead Miss Emily H. Whitehead (John) B. Whitehead William C. Whitehead Daria Griffith Mrs. Griffith Reia White Charles Reed Mrs. W.L. (Scott) William L. (Scott) Mrs. Lucy A. Morton Mrs. Ann Allen Mr. Hogan Mrs. Hogan Miss Maria Hogan Miss Emma Early Mrs. James D. Davidson James D. Davidson Greenlea Davidson Charles Davidson Robert Davidson Gen. Jenkins Robert Tunstall Hugh Grigsby Whitehead","*Unknown Provenance, Photographs Without Names, and Outdoor Scenes, circa 1860 to c. 1920.","Approximately 50 unnamed photographs","Daguerreotype of an unknown child","Group photo of a black family, circa 1880, includes mother, father, son and twin daughters","*Unknown provenance of photgraphs with names. Many of these photographs may belong to Hugh Blair Grigsby who collected photographs of friends and famous people.","Mary Jeffery Wells and Paul Wells, Jr. \nSusie Amesten","President Chester Arthur","Mrs. Purley Date Bayler","Beer (female)","Beverington","Cordelia","Francis DeCordy","L. P. Godwin","Colonel William Lamb","Bessie Locke","Marjorie Lowell","James Lyons","McCormick","Bessie McDonald","H. E. Parminte","Arnold Walke","Lizzie Wiley","Daniel Webster, copy of a print \"from the last Picture ever taken\"","*Outdoor Scenes","White house with striped awning, postcard from John W. Edgar","Dark shingled house, 1104 Weston (3 copies)","Street scene, labeled \"A typical street scene in Abacia Town\"","Old Masonic Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia Postcard from M. M. Galt to W. W. Galt","New York and Virginia Steamboat advertising card","The Fisher Girl, Corner of Main and Church Street, Norfok, Virginia","Mormon Tabernacle (2 scenes)","Bust","Obelisk","Dark shingled house (probably 1104 Weston)","Drawing of a sailboat","Three women, two men and two children on porch of white house","Primarily correspondence of Capt. William Wilson Galt with his wife Mary Blair Grigsby Galt and their sons, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt. Letters are written from California, Charlotte County, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Other letters are between Grigsby family members, particularly to Hugh Carrington Grigsby, the brother of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. William Wilson Galt's letters are written on while on voyages to California, Mexico, Cyprus, Gibraltar, the Azores, and Italy. One letter is dated 1898 April 30, the day before the Battle of Manila Bay while on board the USS Raleigh which was engaged in the battle. Letters from Eastern Publishing Company, a potential publisher of \"The Battle of Manila Bay,\" who were unable to publish the book. Accounts concerning the estate of Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby, the mother-in-law of William Wilson Galt.","Envelopes that did not match correspondence. Addressed to Hugh Blair Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, William R. Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and William Wilson Galt.","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\".","Taxes related to the estate, 1890-1894; invoices for items paid by or charged to the estate, many of them by Mrs. Grigsby prior to her death, with receipts and canceled checks (1889-1898); poem, possibly written by William Wilson Galt, and probably about his mother-in-law, Mary V. Grigsby; copies of deeds and other legal documents, beginning in 1882; notebook with entries for expenditures in regard to Mary V. Grigsby's estate (1891-1894) and receipts of payments made to Grigsby Family members during the division of the estate, particularly the sale of Virginia bonds in 1894. Some items concern administrative matters that carried over from the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby who died in 1881. Mary Blair Grigsby Galt was an administrator to his estate.","A photocopy of a Galt family tree with notation, \"This chart was made in 1934 by Rogers Harrison Galt, in collaboration with Mary Meares Galt\".  The chart begins with Samuel Galt (circa 1700-1761).","Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of the Naval Record of Captain William Wilson Galt entitled \"Record of William Wilson Galt, Captain (S C) U.S.N.\" The record begins in 1877 and ends in 1925 when he retired. Gives a short biographical background which was noted on his entrance examination in 1877. October 30 letter to Paymaster W. W. Galt from R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, thanking him and commending him for the rescue of the disabled schooner \"Express\" and bringing her safely to Key West harbor; 1899 July 29 letter from the Secretary of the Navy with an excerpt from a letter from Captain J. B. Coghlan praising Paymaster Galt in sailing through rough seas to deliver a pump to the \"Raleigh\" just before the Manila Bay attack. Handwritten on cover page, \"For A.G. Zimermann, Jr.\"","List of new members to the National Grigsby Family Society.","Typed poem written by William Wilson Galt entitled \"July the 9th, 1897\" with handwritten notes \"Birthday of his wife-Mary B. Galt\" and \"written by WW Galt \u0026 mailed from Algiers, Africa, 14 Augt 97-.\" Handwritten poem about death and living in the present, author unknown.","Report cards of Hugh Galt from Smithville High School, 1897 June 14 and 1899 February. 1899 invoices from the Episcopal Male Academy for Mrs. W. W. Galt for the expenditures of Willie Galt. Letter from Instructor Elizabeth A. Rowe, \"Miss Mary C. Galt has successfully completed an elementary course in Botany,\" dated 1915 February."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArtifacts have been removed from the collection and filed in the Mss. Artifact Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The collection contains moldy material and is shelved separately.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Artifacts have been removed from the collection and filed in the Mss. 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Navy--History--20th century","Cabinet photographs","Carte de visite photographs","Certificates","Clippings (information artifacts)","Correspondence","Financial records","Genealogical tables","Greeting cards","Letters (correspondence)","Manuscripts for publication","Marriage certificates","Photographs","Poems","Postcards","Receipts (financial records)","Speeches","Stock certificates","Visiting cards","Collection is open to all researchers. Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Mss. Acc. 2011.269 addition given as a gift by William R. Galt.","The collection has been divided into Series 1, Galt Family; Series 2,  Grigsby Family; Series 3 for material from both families; and Series 4 for photographs from both families. Series 1, Galt Family, includes most of the correspondence from the Galt Family and is filed in chronological order, regardless of recipient.","Captain William W. Galt (1852-1934) was a direct descendent of John Minson Galt, the senior surgeon at the Battle of Yorktown and founder of the insane asylum in Williamsburg. Captain Galt's application for the position of Assistant Paymaster with the US Navy was dated March 20, 1876. He reached the ranks of Paymaster by 1893 when he was dispatched for duty to Norfolk. He served in the Navy for 50 years and won a promotion from Congress to Captain. He married Mary Blair Grigsby and they had six children. Mrs. Galt was the daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Chancellor of The College of William and Mary from 1871 to 1881. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Arranged and described by Jeffrey Flanagan, SCRC staff in September 2009-February 2010.","Processing completed in late 2010 and early 2011 by Anne Johnson.","Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers (Mss. 95 G87).","Many collections concerning various branches of the Galt Family are part of the Special Collections Research Center. Hugh Blair Grigsby documents also appear in William \u0026 Mary College collections.","The Virginia Historical Society has a large Grigsby Family collection: Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers (Mss 1 G8782 b).","This collection contains the family papers of members of the Grigsby and Galt Families. Mary Blair Grigsby married William W. Galt in 1881. The collection contains papers of various members of the Grigsby family, particulary Hugh Blair Grigsby who was a historian and Chancellor of The College of William and Mary and his son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby who lived his entire life at the family farm, Edgehill, in Charlotte County, Virginia.","The collection also contains the personal papers and some navy material of William W. Galt, U. S. Navy Paymaster and author of a book on the Battle of Manila Bay. Extensive correspondence to and from all the members of his family is included.","Both these groups contain correspondence, genealogy, financial papers and personal papers.","The Galt Family resided in Norfolk, Virginia and the Grigsby Family at Edgehill, Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia.","Gift of the Zimermann family of Susan Galt, daughter of William W. Galt.","The Galt Family was from Norfolk, Virginia. William Wilson Galt, a Naval officer, lived at various addresses in Norfolk and overseas. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Venable Carrington, also of Norfolk, Virginia, then later of Charlotte County, Virginia. Hugh Blair Grigsby was a historian, president of the Virginia Historical Society and chancellor of William \u0026 Mary. Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt had 6 children: Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert W. Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susan D. Galt and Carrington G. Galt. These Galt Papers are the family papers of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, William Wilson Galt and their children. Includes letters written to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt before her marriage to William Wilson Galt. Includes some Naval correspondence of William Wilson Galt, but also check subseries 4 , the personal papers of William Wilson Galt.","This sub-series is primarily comprised of letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues from 1863-1927. Correspondents and recipients include William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and others. Considerable number of letters are between other Galt family members and their friends, family, and colleagues. William Wilson Galt was a Navy Paymaster and wrote letters to his family from all over the world. Topics of this correspondence include the courtship of his wife, family news such as births, deaths, and job changes, the financial and parental administration of his home, his naval career, his publishing career, and Masonic Lodge business. See also the sub-series for each family member for more correspondence and papers.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues; Handwritten copy of Galt's application for Assistant Paymaster with the Navy, dated 1876 March 20, and resignation as Junior Deacon at Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia, dated 1878 April 9; Reference letters written on behalf of Galt by T. M. Barner of Norfolk, Virginia, 1871, and Banking House of Burruss, Son, \u0026 Co. of Norfolk, Virginia, 1873. 1878 January 25, confidential letter from C.P. Thompson noting that Galt's application was possibly complicated by the fact that Galt's two brothers were also in the Navy.","Love letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby, to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Carrington Grigsby and from S. C. Daniel at Hampden-Sydney College to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 February 21 Hampton Sidney anniversary invitation. 1879 February 5 fun letter from William Wilson Galt, approved by Mary B. Grigsby, future mate, to Hugh Blair Grigsby saying in part, \"I have the honor respectfully to transmit herewith a requisition for a mate for this vessel...\" with an attached \"Jewel\" requisition, and1879 April 22 and 26 letters from William Wilson Galt to Hugh Blair Grigsby asking to court and marry his daughter, Mary Blair Grigsby. Correspondence about his position as an assistant Navy Paymaster. 1879 May 27 letter to James S. Galt from assistant Paymaster William Wilson Galt appointing him clerk to the Pay Office at the Naval Station in Key West, Florida, plus related correspondence about the appointment.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. H. Dillard (Mary Blair Grigsby's cousin), father William Richard Galt, friend and naval colleague C. P. Thompson; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 October 30 letter from R.W. Thompson thanks Galt for rescuing the officers and crew of the disabled schooner, Empress.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from parents, sister Molly, C. P. Thompson; letter from L. R. Hamersly, publisher of \"United Service\" publication, regarding article William Wilson Galt wrote on Key West Naval Station.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Barton Myers, father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and brother Rogers.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, brother Rogers, J. H. Dillard, C. P. Thompson, A. K. Micheler, C. Hubbell; letter from Livingston W. Bethel, mayor of Key West, regarding James S. Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby. Invitation to wedding of Elizabeth Easley and William Carrington Lancaster on 1880 September 25.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby's mother Mary V. Grigsby; clipping of advertisement for William Richard Galt's school.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from C. P. Thompson; Copies of general orders 255 and 256 from Navy Department.","Christmas cards sent to William Wilson Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie; letter, written in Spanish, to William Wilson Galt from Mrs. M. A. Thornbury of Albany, GA.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Annie Galt (William's sister); letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; William Wilson Galt's ticket to the Leap Year Ball at the Odd Fellows Hall on 1881 January 13.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Dinner party invitation to William Wilson Galt from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Photograph negatives of unidentified subjects.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Postcards to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Grigsby. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Corinne and Frank (no last names given) from Key West, E. O. Locke; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin P. E. Pearl. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin Samuel W. Morton. Most letters refer to failing health and eventual death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from Walker M. Hill, Freddie Venable, Robert Winthrop, C. Carrington, \"Sue\" from Stockdale, Nannie Hannah, and Mary F. Vaughn. Most letters express condolences for death of Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother James Galt and Angela Baldwin.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Bob, brother Jim, E. O. Locke, Virginia Ritchie, J. H. Dillard, and anonymous writer who signed only \"A Friend\" to his or her note; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Cynthia B. T. Lohman.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim, sister Susan W. W. Galt, and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie, sister Susan W. W. Galt, cousin Jane, and T. L. Skinner.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt, sister Annie, brother Jim, and brother Rogers.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from brother Hugh Carrington Grigsby concerning the exchange of Mary's share in Edgehill farm in Charlotte County, Virginia for property in Norfolk, Virginia.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Aunt J. W. R. Galt, T. W. Clark, and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; Program for Yorktowne Centennial Commission's Promenade Concert and Hop on October 18, 1881.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brothers Bob and Jim; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William's father William Richard Galt and sister Annie.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from S. G. Baylor.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from A. K. Micheler, S. Hubbell, cousin Kate, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother Rogers, and mother Mary W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from cousin Lance Watkins and William's sister Annie; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt's mother Mary V. Grigsby from Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt. Most correspondence relates to the wedding of William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. Drawings of various persons, animals, weapons, and musical instruments.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William's sister Molly, William's brother Bob, and Mary's cousin J. W. Morton; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and sister Annie; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; drawing of William Wilson Galt's martins while deployed in Santo Domingo, drawn by William.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from uncle George, father William Richard Galt, brother Jim, Thomas C. Walton, and S. F. Earle; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, cousin Leila, Mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, Emma Bates, Lizzie Boykin, William's sister Susan W. W. Galt, and \"M. F. V.\" of Franklin County, Virginia.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle George; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, and William's sister Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and Mary V. Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Nannie Hannah, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Molly; letter to cousin Lizzie from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from N. G. Wilson, Charlie Anisdue, C. W. Littlefield, R. W. Ball, N. P. Markham, and brother Bob; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Susan W. W. Galt.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, T. W. Lester, and A. E. L. Lester; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Clara Morris; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby; letter to \"Alice\" from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Robert Wilson, and Mary V. Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Robert Wilson.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from J. W. Stewart; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susan W. W. Galt and Clara Morris; letter to Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter written by G. R. Pavis certifying that he \"exhonerates Dr. John M. Galt from all charges that have been or may be brought against him,\" dated 1882 October 23.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and E. B. Baylor; letter to Hugh Carrington Grigsby from Lyon G. Tyler; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Fannie Barringer, Sallie Jones, \"Evaline\", and \"Langhorne\".","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Nannie Hannah.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Mary A. Galt (William's grandmother).","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother John Galt, brother Jim Galt, uncle George, Thom Donough, Thom Caswell, Robert Winthrop, S. D. Greeve, Charlie Anisdue, J. D. Doyle, and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt; primary focus of all August correspondence congratulates Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt on the birth of their son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt on 1883 August 3.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Sallie Jones; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Emma Bates and Sterling E. Edmunds on 1883 September 12.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from grandmother S. M. Christian; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Susan W. W. Galt; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle George, brother Rogers, brother Bob, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, E. O. Locke, T. W. Lester, Edward D. Washburn, and J. M. West; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, \"MLC\" from Mulberry Hill, Virginia, and Nannie Hannah; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Jim Galt from brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Alex, \"Neal\", and \"Angel\"; letters to Jim were generally concerned with his failing health; letters dated late June through early July express condolences to Galts regarding Jim's death.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Bob, sister Annie, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Charlie Anisdue; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Mary W. Galt; receipt from George P. Zurhorst for (William's brother) John Galt's funeral expenses, dated 1885 January 16.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, mother Mary W. Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Zander, brother Rogers, brother Bob, grandmother S. M. Christian, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Charlie Anisdue, G. L. Dyer, C. A. Stanly, William T. Saunders, and Dr. Donald Phais; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Bancroft Gherardi; telegram to William Richard Galt from Mary Blair Galt. Much of the correspondence in June is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's second son, William Richard.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby, William Wilson Galt, Robert Winthrop, Hallie R. Grier; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; postcard to Mary Blair Galt from Mary V. Grigsby. Prescription for quinine treatment for William Wilson Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle James D. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin Emily, Nannie Bobbing, Annie Galt, Mary W. Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin P. E. Pearl, L. B. Cary, and John B. Phase.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and mother Mary V. Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Harriet Gridley and Eluior Allen.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from cousin Emily; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Davidson, and George K. Mullin, proprietor of Luray Inn in the Shenandoah Valley. Advertisements for Luray Inn attached to Mullin's letter to Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Xander and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William Richard Galt; letter to father William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt and Louisa Baxter.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, W. T. Churtain, and Barton Myers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; Easter card to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Winthrop.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and W. Farvot Walk; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and aunt Molly; William Wilson Galt's invitation to join Cosmos Club in San Francisco as extended by W. R. Wheeler and S. E. Tucker, dated 1891 November 10.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; two photographs, one is too damaged to distinguish the subject, the second is seemingly a photo of William Wilson Galt with four of his children, presumably Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, and Robert Ware Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, uncle John Whitehead, Kate Venable, Olga Dour, and M. H. Macrae; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to grandfather William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, father-in-law William Richard Galt, sister-in-law Annie Galt, and Emma Prud.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Annie Galt, and M. R. Catlin; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, sister-in-law Molly, sister-in-law Annie, brother-in-law Bob, and father-in-law William Richard Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Emily Galt, Annie Galt, Sallie Aibinson, M. H. Macrae, Eustace B. Rogers, and Lucie Watkins; letter from \"Howard\" to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Zena Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to Mary Blair Galt from Eustace B. Rogers.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from C. A. Stanly, G. W. Crusselle, E. A. Morecock, and F. M. Bostwick; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susie Galt, Mary M. Galt, Sue B. Glennon, M. H. Macrae, and W. L. Cosby. Much of the correspondence in this period is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's daughter Susie Alexina.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Molly Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from cousin Lucy and Charles Swift; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers, son William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, John S. Williams, and Acting Secretary of the Navy William McAdoo; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, C. L. Loyale, and Emily V. Galt; telegrams to William Wilson Galt from George Brown and Shields; invitation to wedding of Guilielma Lawton and Abram Carrington Read on 1894 October 10.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Secretary of the Navy Hilary Abner Herbert, and Dr. John Wyeth; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. P. Lawrence, and W. A. Boykin; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from \"Charles\".","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. Saunders Taylor and T. F. Rogers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letter to daughter Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to son Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to T. F. Rogers from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from R. M. Wells and William A. Varty, Jr.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Catharine Sampson and Richard Harrison Jackson on 1897 January 6.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Edmund S. Ruffin and Rupert W. Tomlin, R. M. Wells, F. A. Salomonson, Hammond B. Gayfer, A. K. Micheler, M. B. Crowell, and S. Cleburne Browne; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Marie B. Sheppard; invitation to wedding of Katharyn Salome and John B. Maher on 1897 May 26.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from George Dragoman, George Casanova, Joseph Starkey, and L. Haller Mingarda; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Barton Meyers. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were sent from a variety of locations: Gibraltar, Algiers, Smyrna, Piraeus.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from W. R. Drida; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Dr. Southgate Leigh. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were written from a variety of locations: Smyrna, Gibraltar, Algiers, Tangier.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, F. Scinicariello, Horatio Sprague, and H. L. Gregg; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; postcards to wife Mary Blair Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, and sister Mollie Galt from William Wilson Galt; menus from Hotel-Restaurant de la Paix and Grand Hotel Brunate; bill for plumbing services from E. E. Guy \u0026 Sons in Norfolk, Virginia; William Wilson Galt's letters and postcards were written from Genoa, Rome, and Mersina, Italy.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, nephew Rogers Harrison Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary H. Boyd, Dr. Alexander Duane, Dr. Southgate Leigh, Ada Harvey, J. T. Van Patten, and the Army-Navy Journal; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, including photographs of a torpedo gust leaving the tube when fired from the Raleigh at Mersina, after it left the tube, entering the water after it was fired, about 10 feet from the ship as the torpedo entered in for its course towards the target. Letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt, including one photograph of Dr. Marsteller and WWG, Mersina, 1897 November 25, USS Raleigh; letter to children Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt , and Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt, including a chart detailing the cities and ports visited by the USS Raleigh over nearly a one year period; letter to aunt Molly Galt from William Richard Galt; Reference letter written by William Wilson Galt on behalf of J. T. Van Patten.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Charles H. Eldridge, Max Rosenberg, Demege, Reid, \u0026 Co., and Delmege, Forsythe, \u0026 Co.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lara, Dr. Alexander Duane, Virginia Mason, Emma Prud, Lizzie Boykin, Mary E. Carrington, Annie Watkins, Susan Morton, and Alice Green; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to J. B. Coghlan from William Wilson Galt; invitation to celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Military Service Institution of the United States on February 10.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, and J. T. Van Patten; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Saunders, \"Belle\", E. H. Marsteller, and T. W. Wood \u0026 Sons; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to all children from William Wilson Galt. Topics include William Wilson Galt's observations of the people and lifestyle of Hong Kong and the oncoming Spanish-American War.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and Henry Romeike; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, Alexander Galt, I. B. McPhail, Emma Prud, T. Hall \u0026 Mingardo, Anne Letham, A. S. Kenny, and \"Belle\"; letter to children from William Wilson Galt; translation of a proclamation by the Governor-General of the Philippines; clipping from Army and Navy Journal relating William Wilson Galt's good health after Battle of Manila Bay; printed picture of USS Raleigh; newspaper clipping relating death of Captain Charles Vernon Gridley (William Wilson Galt is mentioned in the article as having reported the death to the Navy Department). Most of William Wilson Galt's letters deal with the Battle of Manila Bay (1898 May 1). Included in his letter to Mary Blair Galt on May 1 is a hand-drawn map of the American battle plan.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and Katherine Gridley; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, L. B. Cary, W. L. Cosby, \"Lillie\", \"Sue\", and J. G. Shackelford.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, Emily Galt, J. G. Shackelford, L. B. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Lyon G. Tyler; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to \"Miss Nannie\" from William Richard Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, W. J. Upshur, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Annie Galt, J. G. Shackelford, P. B. Eggleston, Stern Brothers, Larkin Soap Company, Emily Watkins, W. L. Cosby, and Alice B. Greer; invitation to wedding of Cecile Amelie and Cornelius de Witt on 1898 November 15.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Robert Ware Galt, son William Richard Galt, and son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Mary Carrington Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, son William Richard Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, W. A. Boykin, J. P. Lawrence, J. C. Byenes, and N. Sherwell.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and C. L. Chamberlaine; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lottie Carrington, Marie Marsteller, W. A. Boykin, B. Boykin, L. B. Cary, C. M. Meginley, and J. G. Shackelford; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Bessie Daniel. Invitations to wedding of Rosalie Smith and Dr. Isaac Carrington Harrison on January 24, Katharine Storrow and William C. Scott on February 21. Program for 10th Anniversary Service at St. John's Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. Lakewood, New Jersey Railroad timetable.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Mann L. Quarles and Dr. William T. Bull; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, cousin Margaretta Clingh, Annie Galt, Dr. Alexander Duane, N. C. Lalcolt, C. M. Meginley, J. G. Shackelford, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from E. J. Bogart and L. B. McPhail; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rogers Galt, W. L. Cosby, and Inez Wichus Montague; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. with a collection of stamps included. Invitation to wedding of Susan Hedge Amsden and Carl Sutherland Parker on 1899 June 7, Emily Louisa Sawyer and John Nichols Moore on 1899 June 28.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and \"Lillie\"; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; freight bill from Southern Railway Co. for William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, Charles H. Consolvo and Edward C. Cheshire, and Mann L. Quarles; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, N. Sherwell, J. B. Lovett, W. S. Friend, Leopold Levy, and Jackson \u0026 Co.; letter to W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; invitation to wedding of Clara Fuller and Philip Andrews on 1899 August 16; advertisement for Hoge Memorial Military Academy.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Gerry W. Simpson and the New York Yacht Club; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. B. Lovett, W. L. Cosby, Marjorie March, and J. G. Shackelford; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Lucy Watkins, and Alexander Martin. Much of the correspondence relates to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt starting college at William \u0026 Mary.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy Watkins, Sue Watkins, George H. Watkins, and Hugh Carrington Grigsby.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from brother William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, John Lloyd Newcomb, William Read Martin, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, N. Sherwell, \"Lloyd\", and \"Joe\"; invitation to Twentieth Annual Celebration of the Sigma Rho Delta Literary Society of the Shenandoah Valley Academy on May 4.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Dr. Southgate Leigh, George H. Watkins, George L. R. Stevens, Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co., and Lyon G. Tyler.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, and J. F. Carr; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Eva C. Lalcolt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Bob Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, Dr. Southgate Leigh, William Read Martin, and C. Vernon Spratley; Prescription written by Dr. Alexander Duane for Mary Carrington Galt; Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co. catalog for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Includes a 1900 August 16 letter from L.D. Starke.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, R. H. Townley, and Arent Schuyler Crowninshield; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, Molly Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Lucius F. Cary, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, Elsie S. Hannah, George H. Watkins, Lucy Watkins, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, and Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co.; bill from Hospital St. Vincent de Paul for services rendered to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, C. Vernon Spratley, George H. Watkins, George Pugh, J. E. Williams, Lucius F. Cary, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and Dr. Southgate Leigh; letter to Annie Galt from William Richard Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, cousin \"Bob\" given), W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Lucius F. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Thomas H. Carter. Invitation to wedding of Martha Cabell Bouldin and Albert Humes Gentry on 1901 July 24.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Sue\"; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, John Lloyd Newcomb, D. C. Watkins, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; mathematics word problem.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis and Cornelia McBlair; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and William Read Martin; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, Mary Daniel, and Cornelia McBlair; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and Sam Daniel.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Cornelia McBlair, William Read Martin, Mary B. Daniel, and Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Annie Galt; invitation to wedding of Emily Cary and Thomas Marshall, Jr. on 1901 November 12; description of \"Paul Jones\" mixer dance.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Laura Sherwood Picking; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Cornelia McBlair, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Mary B. Daniel, William Read Martin, and \"Joe\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Flea\"; Manila Day Reunion Poem by Commander Corwin P. Rees.","Letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Molly Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Jul H. Watkins, and \"Elsie\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from R. G. Skerrett and B. F. Coble; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Agnes Douglas West, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., M. J. Morton, and Lily B. Cary; receipt for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt's board at University of Virginia.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and R. G. Skerrett; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; a poem entitled \"At Sea\" written by William Wilson Galt; William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Hong Kong and Singapore.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from W. D. Southhall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Carroll R. Wright, Jr.; letter to J. W. Patterson from Mary Blair Galt; invitation to wedding of Mattie Lacey and Thomas J Pennybacker on1903 September 9. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Yokohama, Nagasaki and Kobe, Japan, Chefoo [Yantai] and Tsingtau [Qingdao], China, and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Daniel Barnes; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from A. H. Flint. Invitation to wedding of Ruth Waldron and Frank Peard Thomas on 1904 January 12, Minnie Bolling and James Duncan Puller on 1904 February 3, Lucy Daniel and Charles Kingston von Weise on 1904 June 29, Ethel Sharp and Ralph Mancill Griswold on 1904 July 28. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily from Manila Bay, Hong Kong, Naples, and Gibraltar.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan, Thorvald Solberg, and the Virginia Club of Norfolk; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Lewis Crenshaw. Library of Congress document regarding William Wilson Galt's book \"The Battle of Manila Bay\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rhoderick H. Watkins, and Janice H. Read; Postcards to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from D. D. E. and anonymous; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Sniky Byers, Louise Bocereeau, \"Stuart\", \"Mac\" (female), and \"Dave\"; postcard to Mary Carrington Galt from anonymous; letter to Aaron Marx from Claude Swanson.","Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from R. H. W.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, L. B. Cox, Sniky Byers, H. J. Putnam \u0026 Co., R. H. Payn, H. G. McCormick, and R. Stuart Royer; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from \"E. W. C.\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Guy S. Lurty, and \"Stuart\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from J. J. Vogel and Dr. J. B. Murphy; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Bill Oglesby, E. W. Lawson, and Daisy Eggleston; letter to Mary Meares Galt from Rogers Galt; Robert Ware Galt's Navy enlistment papers, dated 1906 November 30, listing his examination date as 1907 April 16; invitation to wedding of Gertrude Abyvon Walke and Edward Dickinson Tayloe on October 25. Two letters written as poems to \"Uncle Bill\" from Rogers H. Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Leonard Draper, J. E. Duke and G. A. D. Galt at the \"Soldiers Home\" in Richmond, Virginia; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Lily B. Cary, T. Catesby Jones, and cousin \"Bettie\"; Advertisements and reviews. Letter form E.B. Roy in response to Galt's concern that his Pay Director term is for three years instead of four years.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt and H. H. Ewing; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt and William Richard Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, and Mary Carrington Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from George J. Durfey and telegram fro Hugh Blair G. Galt announcing \"Made the degree all right.\"","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Bettie Marton. Invitations to weddings of Basil Gordon Montague and Lt. Col. George Barnett 1908 January 1, Elizabeth Welsh Galt and William Davidson 1908 January 16, Fanny Lewis Bouldin and Thomas Sprattley 1908 February 26, Elizabeth Virginia Jones and Joseph Hugh Neville 1908 April 16, Hilda Bateson and Laurance Jones 1908 June 18, Lily Brooke Booker and William Cutler Cole 1908 September 5, Evelyn Byrd Trigg and George Harris Sargeant, Jr. 1908 September 15, May Annette Luttmer and Rishworth Nicholson 1908 November 5, Anne McMaster and Davis Wills Jordan 1909 October 20, Margaret Nash Old and John Stone Stump, Jr. 1909 November 3, and Gladys Gertrude Hethorn and Wilford Grigsby Epes 1909 November 24. Note from Thomas E. Watkins 1909 March 25 saying that Carrington is very sick.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt and Louise Lelden; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt. Invitation to wedding of Delle Fay Norris and Henry Allen Pearson on February 2. Letter of condolence about the death of Roger Galt from James Riddle 1910 August 27 .","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Susie Alexina Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Mary C. Carrington, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, William Richard Galt, Alexander Galt, Annie Read, J. Watkins Lacy, Sara R. Martin, and Agnes E. Lancaster; invitation to wedding of Helen Howard and Charles Clifford Gill on April 25.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Robert Ware Galt, and \"Betty\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Edwin Brockenbrough.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Nannie C. Bolling, and W. L. Cosby.","Letter to Mary Blair Galt from W. L. Cosby; invitation and program for Susie Alexina Galt's graduation ceremony at the College for Women in Columbia, South Carolina on June 6. Invitations to weddings of Louise Keeling Taylor and John Wright Stribling June 12, Lois Drake Millard and Frank Edwin Preston Uberroth June 22, Nancy Collins Nash and Logan Cresap June 29, Lela Coles Bouldin and Oscar Lane Shewmake June 26, Katharine Jones and Reginald Page June 27, Mary Ambler Willcox and Worrall Reed Carter July 2, Lilly Johnson Poor and Henry Morris Johnston July 9.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from R. C. Marshall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Lucy Gray Harrison and H. A. Hunter; letter to Williamsburg, Virginia Postmaster from Lucy Pemberton, seeking addresses of relatives of late Hugh Blair Grigsby. Invitations to weddings of Cora Isabel Westcott and Laurence Stowell Adams August 1, Maude Walker and Charles Semmes Stanworth September 18, Lottie Washington Lambert and John Walton Grandy, Jr. September 19, and Dorothy Evleth Brown and Stewart Varona Hellings September 30.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt and Philip Andrews informing Galt that he has been awarded a \"Special Meritorious Medal\" for his actions in the Battle of Manila Bay. Invitations to weddings of Marie Louise Ryan and George Wirt Simpson on October 2, 1912, Susan Barnett Persons and Lewis Bowen McBride on October 9, Eloise Hirst and William Couper, on October 9, Virginia Klein Cooke and Edward Keville Glennan on October 9, Flournoy Adams Hopkins and Gilbert Alexander Boswell Eliott on October 10, Emily Ward and Otto Barten McLean on, October 17, and Clare Beatrice Rudgard Wigg and Newton Armistead Coggsdale on October 19.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and nephew Rogers H. Galt; Christmas card from W. L. Cosby. Invitations to weddings of Susan Pendleton Howard and Hartwell Heathe Hume on November 6, Josephine Engelhard Boylan and Ellsworth Harper Van Patten on November 23, Mary Lewis Sharp and Irving Brinton Holley on November 27, and Emily Fuller Johnston and Joshua Warren White on December 14.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, and Lucy Pemberton; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from Mary Meares Galt; invitation to wedding of Harriotte Jones Winchester and Edward Griffith Dodson on January 29. List of members of the Puff Club (a business men's club in Norfolk, Virginia), with attached memos and poem entitled \"The Campaign of the Puffs against the Great Destroyer.\"","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and William Richard Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, and Robert Ware Galt; invitation to wedding of Bessie Armistead Doyle and Joseph Virginius Bidgood, Jr. on October 25.","Letters to William W. Galt from Florence J. Grant and Maria Ward Skelton; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Belle Boykin, and Maria Ward Skelton; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letter to Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels from William Wilson Galt; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from William Wilson Galt; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; Galt's letters to Daniels, Martin, and Thom are regarding his request for a promotion to Rear Admiral upon his retirement.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from John R. Edwards; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carrington G. Galt, Annie Galt, and E. B. Martin; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert W. Shultice from S. B. Avis; letter to W. H. Venable from Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from W. H. Venable; invitation to wedding of Alice Louise Preston and Albert Weston Grant, Jr. on October 17.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Blair Jordan; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William W.  Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Ward Skelton Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and Susie Alexina Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Alfred George Zimmerman, Annie Galt, John M. Galt, Secretary of the Navy Edwin Wenby, T. S. Dunaway, George L. Hunt, Philip Andrews, John Teicher, Joseph W. Eggleston, A. Closdon, Frank Lester, John S. Bottimore, \"Alfred\", \"Aleck\", and \"Frank\"; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and William Richard Galt; letter to Annie Galt from C. G. Smith; letter to Dr. Pickrell from Annie Galt; letter to Hugh Blair from Aunt Molly and carbon copy of his answer.  Much of the correspondence in 1922 is regarding William Wilson Galt's health as in that year he had his right foot amputated and suffered from pneumonia.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Ward Skelton Galt, Annie Galt, Zander Galt, \"Alfred\" (husband of daughter Susie), Hugh Blair Galt, Mrs. A. G. Zimermann and James B. Denny; letter to sister Susie from William Wilson Galt; letter to brother Zander from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt, William R. Galt and Hugh Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, letter to Bill from Zander; letter from Billy Galt to Grandfather; list of stockholders of Lynnhaven Beach and Park Co.; 1923 December 23 letter from J. H. D. to \"Dill\" with an attached news clipping \"Dr. J.H. Dillard to visit Africa\". 1924 March 3 letter from William Wilson Galt to his son includes a poem; 1923 July 13 letter from Hugh Blair Galt to William Wilson Galt also includes a poem. Most of the correspondence during these years are typed or carbons of typed letters.","Invitations to marriages and other events, plus a few calling cards. A dried plant was transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection Mss. 1.03.","Letters to Mary Galt from Hugh G. Grigsby, William Galt, Annie Galt, Mrs. Conway Robinson, M. L. Nowlin, Laure E. Read, Carrington Galt and Roger Galt.  Letters to William Galt from Roger Galt, P. A. Williams, Louise H. Carter, Mary B. Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Meares Galt.  Includes a note from W. R. Galt and a letter from William Galt Hubbell.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Galt, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, A. K. Micheler, and Virginia (illegible last name); letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carmela Loyale, George Chappell, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, Louisa L. Read, Nannie Winston, Bradford (illegible first name), Lizzie Boykin, and Kate Gaulding.","Letters to Hugh Blair Galt from \"Aunt Molly\",\" Elsie\", Emily M. Watkins, J. Morton, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy D. Thornton and Cordelia McBlair. Letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt while on the USS Kentucky. Letter to William Wilson Galt from Mary. Letter to Granddaddy or Grandpa from William R. Galt, Jr., and unknown. Letter to Granddaddy and Mamie from William R. Galt, Jr. Letter to Grandma from Grandson who was in Vallejo, California. Letters to Mother from Mary B. G. Galt and Robert. Letters to \"Father\" from \"Alfred\", \"Susie\", Robert W. Galt, and \"Will\".","Letters to William Wilson Galt from nephew John M. Galt, Maria, Mary B. Grigsby and Louise H. Carter. Letters to Mary B. G. Galt from cousin Cantey E. Reed, \"Annie\", \"M. L. Y.\", C.A . Stanely, Margaret B. Roper, \"Susan\", \"Dorothy\", Susie Crane, Sarah S. Read and others. Letters to family from Robert W. Galt, Susie D. Galt, Mary Galt and Carrington Galt. Includes a letter to William Wilson Galt from S. T. Early in which Early sends him a branch of the original Poets Laurel, and a letter from William Lamb, T. M. Whitehurst and John B. Jenkins asking William Galt to donate some land to the City of Norfolk. A legal document from Allegheny County about an 1837 debt of Andrew Fudge.","Two carbon typescripts of a short biography of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Invitation, newspaper articles and rough drafts with a typescript of Hugh B. G. Galt's speech on the Cape Henry Lighthouse Celebration at Cape Henry, Virginia in 1939.","Correspondence with Estelle Haskins, daughter of Bettie Morton. Bettie Morton was a servant in the Galt household at \"Oak Grove\" in Charlotte County. Estelle and her mother live in a house on the former \"Oak Grove\" property. Estelle often writes for help with legal problems and financial problems. Hugh Blair G. Galt responds with advice, gifts of money and hand-me-down clothes, and often intercedes to help with legal problems. Estelle helps him pack up old books and papers that belonged to the Grigsby family after some property was sold. Some correspondence deals with the land that Bettie Morton receives as the dower of 1/3 of the property of Albert Morton. Hugh Blair G Galt sends Betty Morton a deed to the house, which is given for life on 1925 January 10. Eventually, the entire parcel was sold to the Charlotte County School Board by Homer A. Lester and wife. The land had been conveyed to Mrs. Lester by the Galt family.","1934 letter from Galt's nephew \"Bill\"; 1939 article about First National Seashore Park in North Carolina; 1941 letter from Office of the Marshal of the Supreme Court saying seats will be saved for him and Mrs. Galt; 1943 letter from nephew \"Richard\" while in the Army Air Forces Bombardier School in Texas; business card of Henry G. Barbee.","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.","Class schedules, grades, certificates, notes, invoices, assignments and reports of Hugh B.G. Galt. Includes 1899 paper \"The Romantic School in English Poetry\". 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia grades; 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia pass certificates; 1906 document stating \"Degree of Bachelor of Arts conferred, June 12, 1906\"; 1938 bill for the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association; 1939 \"University of Virginia Newsletter\" with article on Virginia's Forest Resources by F.C. Pederson. Undated lecture schedule and notes. University of Virginia report card for November 1901.","Audits of the estate of Mary B. G. Galt by Hugh B. G. Galt, her son and William Wilson Galt, her husband. Includes three copies of 1935 February report \"Second Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary G. Galt, Deceased\"; one copy of 1935 April 9 report \"A Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary B. Galt, Deceased to the present Beneficiaries of the Same.\"","Concerns Grigsby Family property \"Edgehill\", located in Charlotte County, Virginia which Mary B. G. Galt inherited from her brother, Carrington Grigsby. Includes 1914 plat of the Charlotte County property, 1914 Deed of Trust note on the property, correspondence with potential purchasers of the property, and correspondence and legal documents on the sale of the property to L. E. Rogers, John O. Walker, and C.E. Hunter in 1916.","1916-1928 correspondence between Otis M. Locke and William Wilson Galt about rental of property in Charlotte County. Mr. Locke rented a piece of property, possibly since 1907, and tried to purchase it a number of times. The property was originally part of the Grigsby estate. 1919-1925 correspondence about selling other parcels of land that were part of the Grigsby estate, including part of the Cardwell Tract. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1936 sale of one part of the Charlotte County, Virginia property to F. Watts Burgess and L. P. White. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1952 sale of the final piece of property to Boyd Hensley. Includes tax statements, county and property maps, and legal documents given to Hugh B. G. Galt by the remaining descendants of Mary B.G. Galt the right to sell the property.","Handwritten list of some of the furnishings of Mary B. G. Galt with a history of the item.  Includes photographs of some of the paintings.","Tax documents and correspondence regarding inheritance tax after the death of William Wilson Galt.","Inventory and appraisement of the estate of William Wilson Galt and Mary B. Galt.  Agreement between Carrington G. Galt and his siblings where he releases all his rights to the tangible personal property as a legatee of Mary B. and William Wilson Galt, 1934 July 14.  A ledger with lists and appraisals of estate.","1934 death certificate of William Wilson Galt; 1934 certification of H. G. G. Galt as executor to William Wilson Galt's estate; 1934 document giving Hugh Blair G. Galt permission to make repairs to 1104 Westover Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia (home of William Wilson Galt); 1934 inventory of 1104 Westover Avenue. Other legal documents between the beneficiaries of William W. and Mary B. G. Galt, 1916 will of William Wilson Galt, financial notes and ledgers and tax documents.","Application of relief from taxes on property in Charlotte County, Virginia.  Cancelled checks and bank statements.  Correspondence related to tax and banking issues.","Correspondence and documents of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt as the executor of the estates of both William Wilson Galt and Mary B.G. Galt, his parents. He dealt with all the aspects of the estate: making an inventory of the contents of the house, selling items not wanted by his siblings, organizing papers, fixing up and selling the house, and maintaining accounts and legal forms to document his work. The correspondence with his siblings is often in triplicate. The names of his siblings are William R. Galt, Susan D. Zimermann, and Carrington G. Galt. Items from the home are mentioned, plus items given or on loan to institutions.","Ledger kept by Hugh B. G. Galt as administrator of the personal estate of Hugh Carrington Grigsby. Pages 6-22 include the inventory of personal estate and page 196 includes an account of finances. Between pages 22 and 23 are three loose items: two pages with pencil drawn scenes set in Colorado and probably drawn by Hugh B. G. Galt, and one letter dated 1892 December 27 addressed to \"My precious Mother\" (her mother-in-law) from Mary B. G. Galt about the sadness she feels with the death of her father-in-law. Loose memo book in back of ledger includes a few accounts and notes from 1889. All pages in between are blank.","Correspondence with Fitzgerald Flournoy, Henry Riely, other genealogists, family members and organizations about the Grigsby and Galt families. Of particular note is Fitzgerald Flournoy who organized the Grigsby Papers for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and his writings about different family members. One unpublished report, \"The Lot of the Defeated\" is included. Correspondence with Henry Riely, a lawyer with the firm McGuire, Riely and Eggleston in Richmond, Virginia centers on the Carrington Family. Includes notes on the families and Norfolk Historical Society inquiries.","Notes on Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt by William R. Galt and a handwritten paper on Alexander Galt, the sculptor, by Hugh B. Grigsby with a carbon typescript, published 1863 February 3 in the Richmond Inquirer. A \"Memoria Sacrum\" poem by James Barron Hope in memory of \"Alexander Galt, The Sculptor.\"","Undated handwritten and typescript of  \"Memoir of John Minson Galt, Jr.\" by W. R. Grigsby. 1941 September issue of \"Virginia Medical Monthly\" with an article on \"Dr. John Minson Galt and the Williamsburg Asylum\" by P. G. Hamlin.","Carbon typescript of paper entitled \"Mr. Grigsby: Athlete, Orator, Author\", author and date unknown.","Notes, correspondence and copies of documents relating to the Grigsby and Galt Families. Includes notes on the Whitehead Family. Other notes on collateral families of Scervant, Ware, Marston, Finch, McPherson, Silvester, and others. Includes a reprint of the 1863 obituary of Captain Reuben Grigsby from the Richmond Enquirer; 1896 article from the Central Presbyterian on the Old Stone Church in Lewistown, Virginia with a mention of Reverend Benjamin Grigsby, the father of Hugh Blair Grigsby and a handwritten copy of the James Galt family Bible. Some reports written by Mary Meares Galt. Includes a note written on a paper bag, \"Home - Woodside, Mrs. Dr. John M. Galt, Dr. John M. Galt, MD - C.S.A. Children, Eva Dulaney Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt\" and a 1870 November 14 invoice for tuition for the \"Misses C. \u0026 M. Skinner\" paid by Honorable J. B. Whitehead.","1898 April 19 confirmation certification by the Bishop of Southern Virginia in the Ascension Church in Keysville, Virginia. 1938 January 25 letter from the  Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution invitation to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt for membership via John Grigsby or Benjamin Porter.","Includes a 1871 obituary of Judge William Leigh of Halifax County, Virginia.  Most clippings deal with events in the Norfolk, Virginia area, either articles or editorials.","Newsletters, brochures and programs from various groups and events. Undated material includes \"General Regulations\" from William \u0026 Mary; map of New York City; reproduction map of \"Champlain's Map of New France 1632\"; order from for The George Jaberg Music Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; empty notepad from \"R.J. Edwards, Smithfield, Virginia\"; three copies of \"America,\" one copy of \"Yankee Doodle\" (3\"x2\") as advertisements for W. G. Williams, Smithville, Virginia; advertising card for E. E. Guys of Norfolk, Virginia.","Manuscript draft of essay on \"The First President of William \u0026 Mary,\" also called \"Commissary James Blair,\" dated 1913, typescript of paper, \"Commodore John Paul Jones,\" undated and an 1899 poem written on the Norfolk Boat Club letterhead using both English and German.","Booklet for The Galt Literary Society which was organized by \"the young men of William R. Galt's school.\"","Typed transcript of a letter written to W. R. Galt by Colonel John B. Cary of Richmond, Virginia about the Scervant Family, dated 1875 August 16.  Handwritten note on bottom of letter: original of this letter is in the possession of W.R. Galt's granddaughter, Mary M. Galt.","Certificate to William R. Galt from The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America saying that he is \"A Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Accas Temple in Richmond, Virginia.\" 1900 May 16.","1903 form letter announcing meeting of the Orient Mark Lodge of Japan; 1903 menu of the \"traditional banquet to the Members of Aloha Temple...in Honolulu; 1907 Funeral Service procedures \"as prescribed by The Grand Lodge of Virginia\"; 1911 bylaws of the Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia; \"Laying of the Cornerstone of St. Andrews Episcopal Church\" by Owen Lodge No. 164 in Norfolk, Virginia 1920 June 30; 1918 February 15 Virginia Masonic Journal Newsletter; February 1917 newsletter \"Atlantic Lodge News\" with an article on William Wilson Galt; The Temple News of Norfolk, Virginia dated 1920 September (Volume 3, Number 9). Includes newspaper clippings about the Masons, William Wilson Galt, and Hugh B. Galt.","Speeches given at the 10th Annual Convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association (undated),  and a paper entitled \"Harmony.\"","Manuscript speech on the History of Masonry.  39 pages.","Manuscript address explaining \"certain words and passages of our work that are not very clear in their meaning or application\".   26 pages.","Manuscript speech on the \"source of the Sublime Degree, the foundation of Masonry\".  Gives sources at the end of the paper.  61 pages.","Includes a tribute to William Richard Galt written by James H. Dillard. Originally published in the Southern Churchman, dated 1922 September 25.","Personal papers of William Wilson Galt which include financial material, business correspondence, material as executor of family members' estates, real estate transactions, tax and insurance documents, news clippings, printed and published written material, papers from his time as Navy Paymaster, and his last will and testament. William Wilson Galt joined the Navy about 1877 and served in the Navy for 50 years. He was a Navy Paymaster for most of those years. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby, the Chancellor of William \u0026 Mary from 1871 to 1881.","Calling cards from Galt Family members and others.","Grades for Robert W. Galt and Mary C. Galt during one school session. 1901 tuition invoice to Mrs. J. T. Carr for music lessons on guitar for Hugh Blair Galt.","Newspaper and other clippings collected by William Wilson Galt. Some topics are Norfolk, Florida and the Navy. Some clippings are poems.","Newspaper and other clippings about the Galt Family. Obituaries and articles about Roger H. Galt, William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and others.","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.","Insurance invoices.","Includes tombstone inscription and order for tombstone; \"list of books taken from library at Edgehill Oct. 9th, 1884 by Mrs. William Wilson Galt\"; receipts for payments from the estate; 1881 prenuptial contract between Mary Blair Grigsby and W. W. Galt stating that William Wilson Galt will not interfere with the rents and profits of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby; legal documents with Mary Blair Grigsby Galt as one of the executors of her father's estate; accounts of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Leather account book from the Norfolk National Bank with approximately seven pages of accounts relating to the estate of Mary B. Grigsby, which include lists of items, possibly as inventories, under the headings: \"Mary Blair Carrington\", \"For Grove/For Edgehill\", and \"Farming Implements\". Also includes an account of the security stock of the Charlotte Banking and Insurance Company belonging to the estate of Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby.","Invoices of interest payment to Robert R. Prentis on note due Joseph B. Whitehead's estate.","Canceled checks, bank statements, check stub books, deposit slips and bank notes.","Two bank books for Mrs. Mary Blair Galt. Leather notepad wallet moved to Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03.","Typed list of Galt's expenses when he was a candidate for the House of Delegates. List addressed to the Chairman City Democratic Committee.","Invoices for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Receipts from businesses. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster.","Invoices and receipts for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes receipts for payments to the City Gas Company of Norfolk, and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.","Invoices and receipts for local and world-wide purchases. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes purchase of a guitar for $7.00 in 1900 and a General Catalogue No. 66 from Montgomery Ward \u0026 Co.","Correspondence, receipts and bonds for the Tidewater Mineral and Oil Corporation and Norfolk-Princess Anne Oil Corporation.","William Wilson Galt elected an Honorary Member of St. Johns Masonic Lodge 1908. Carbon copy of a 1911 June 21 letter from William Wilson Galt, as Representative of the United Grand Lodge, to Sir Edward Letchworth, the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge...Freemasons' Hall in England, about the honor conferred upon him. Related Mason material, some about William Wilson Galt, is filed in Sub-Series 3, William R. Galt.","1908 contract for telephone service and a 1916 Virginia State Hunter's License. 1896-1899 insurance records which include a policy, payment receipts of premiums and correspondence.","1881 December 1 Charlotte County, Virginia marriage license between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby with a Minister's Return of Marriage.","William Wilson Galt wrote a poem entitled \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". The poem was printed in various publications and eventually incorporated into a book, also called \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". Copies of the poem from various sources, newspaper articles about the poem, and order slips for purchasing the book. Research correspondence and requests for photographs from men who participated in the battle, copyright information and letters from appreciative readers. Some correspondence on the lectures Galt gave on the Battle of Manila Bay.   Note: accounting details from the sale of the book are located with various financial documents as noted on the inventory.","Leather bound diary kept by William Wilson Galt while stationed at Punta de los Cerritos from 1882 April 19-31.","Two certificates of membership for the Navy Relief Society; one for Paymaster W. W. Galt and one for Mrs. William Wilson Galt.","Newspaper clippings about the Navy, Navy personnel, and William Wilson Galt.","Membership material for the Navy Mutual Aid Association, Allotment Check transmissions and Statement of Account for his pay. Leave requests from 1903-1906. 1922 letter exchange with the Judge Advocate General about bonds.","Report \"574 C\" reconciling statement of William Wilson Galt, Paymaster, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia. for 1st quarter of 1896, and Auditor memos from 1913 and 1914.","Clarence N. Howell is an Assistant Chief Clerk in the Paymaster's Office. In 1907, he accuses the Paymaster's Office of misconduct and mismanagement. William Wilson Galt is investigated and the newspapers carry articles about the situation (see news clipping files). Correspondence includes many letters written to William Wilson Galt from creditors of Clarence N. Howell from 1902 to 1907. Includes the official report written by William Wilson Galt where he answers each accusation. Correspondence to and from William Wilson Galt about the accusations. Folder title used by William Wilson Galt.","Receipt slips for navy personnel which include the names of the men.","Chart listing names of men, how many days worked, pay per day, and total pay.","Ledger which is a cash book for the USS. Kentucky (1903-unknown), but also records 1906-1907 sales of \"The Battle of Manila Bay\" on pages 54-63, 89-90. Near the end of the book are entries for the USS Vicksburg from 1902-1903. Loose papers include sheets listing men and their positions on the Boston, the Raleigh, the Baltimore, and other ships. Includes a few paymaster receipts. Printed list of arrival and departure dates and name of ports for the \"Cruise of USS Kentucky\" (1900-1904); 1903 issue of \"The Open Door: Thanksgiving Number\" which includes names of all crew members; 1904 February 20 issue of \"The Open Door\". Correspondence about physical exam before receiving a promotion and other material included.","Correspondence, supply orders, memos, and other supply related material while stationed in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, and Smyrna. Includes a barber bill for 1899 with names of the men, their pay number and rating; 1898 list from the Treasury Department of the \"Values of Foreign Coins\"; handmade card signed by members of the crew entitled \"You May Fire When You are Ready, Gridley, May 1, 1898 to May 1st, 1901\", and a 1898 March 26 letter relieving Galt of duty on the USS Raleigh.","Photo print of \"Genl Dewey\". Receipts from the Grand Hotel in Guatemala, the Kilaneau Volcano House in Hawaii, the Grand Hotel in Yokohama, and the Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita. Pamphlet for the Panic Mail Steamship Company Peru with a list of passengers (1902), and receipt for clothing from \"Ah Sing and Co.\" in Shanghai.","Copy of the \"General Service Code\" with homographic signals, typed extract from 1898 May 27 China Daily Press; 1907 January 19 partial issue of Army and Navy Register; list of \"District Joint Communications Visited\"; 1890 pass for W. W. Galt for San Jose De Gu Temala, Central America; 1871 map of Santo Domingo; prospectus pamphlet for the Ostrander Repeating Gun Company, and a pamphlet for the Ostrander Gun.","1898 July 9 order to report to the USS Delmonico; note giving the time of the \"Sword presentations \u0026 c to officers of the Navy\"; 1902 appointment and commission as Pay Inspector in the Navy, with the rank of Commander; 1903 appointment order to be on a \"Navy Examining Board\" and a Congressional Bill (S. 5693) from the 63rd Congress, 2nd Session \"To provide for the promotion of Pay Director William Wilson Galt...to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Pay Corps of the Navy upon his retirement from the service\" (1914). Correspondence in regard to promotions, including letters of recommendations.","Resolutions adopted at the last meeting on 1909 May 1. Two copies of the \"Constitution and List of Members of the Society of Manila Bay\" and a 1920 brochure for the Twenty-Second Annual Banquet at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC with signatures on the inside front cover. Tissue paper carbon of a 1926 letter addressed to Captain Dudley N. Carpenter about the May meeting of the Manila Bay Society.","Proposed amendment to House Bill #6616, \"That after completing the prescribed course of four years' instruction at the Naval Academy ... there shall be retained each year for service in the Navy and Marine Corps...only so many as shall equal the number of vacancies...\"","Notes about spheres, torture, Spanish sentence structure and a medicinal formula. Shopping list, a mostly blank small notebook, list of automobile travel expenditures with names of Virginia towns and the vehicle odometer reading, code labeled \"Grimm's Law,\" drawing of a possible boat, drawing of the floor plan of a house and a doodle drawing.","Poems and prose with titles such as \"Our Idyll,\" \"A Prayer\" and \"To One Who Knows\" (1923). Most are handwritten. 1923 typed Christmas poem addressed to Mary Meares from \"Uncle Bill\".","Brochures, pamphlets, sales advertising, \"how to play whist\" pamphlet, postcards, printed poems, recipes, programs, safe driver's manual, \"a Summary History of the Palazzo Dandolo now Royal Hotel Danieli in Venice\" (1896), postcards of Venice, tourist photographs of Venice, an 1894 Missionary Calendar of Prayer, and a 1904 pamphlet Concerning Old Norfolk about Norfolk, Virginia.","Deeds and other legal documents for property in Norfolk, Virginia, Colorado, and Florida.","Scrapbook of newspaper clippings with notes and poems, some by William Wilson Galt, pasted into an account book. Beginning on page 100, accounts for the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby from 1885-1886. Includes loose papers of handwritten poetry, an 1887 map of Alaska, an 1890 broadside for San Salvador and Guatemala, a printed poem \"A Ballad of Manila Bay\" by Timothy Wilfred Oakley and other printed material.","Tax bills and receipts for personal and property taxes.","Typed carbon copy of the Last Will and Testament of William Wilson Galt dated 1927 August 11.","Certificate dated 1878 January 25,  appointing William Wilson Galt as Assistant Paymaster of the Navy, signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, and R.W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1881 October 15, appointing William Wilson Galt as Passed Assistant Paymaster with the relative rank of Master, signed by Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, and  William H. Hunt, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1893 September 26, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the relative rank of Lieutenant, signed by Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, and H. A. Herbert, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1899 March 3, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy. Certificate dated 1901 February 19, assigning William Wilson Galt as number one in the Rank of List of Paymasters in the Navy for Extraordinary Heroism, signed by William McKinley, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1902 April 10, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Inspector of the Navy with the rank of Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Moody, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1903 December 2, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Director of the Navy, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Wood, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate of Membership in the Society of Manila Bay for William Wilson Galt, USS Raleigh, signed by George Dewey, Commodore US Navy, undated.    Picture and roster of the members of the Society of Manila Bay who attended the banquet at Admiral Dewey's resident in Washington, DC on 1914 May 1.  Photograph is very fragile and rolled.  All certificates are loosely rolled.","Includes individual items for Susie Galt, Carrington G. Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt, Mary Carrington Galt and Robert W. Galt, plus newspaper clippings about various family members and homes.","Correspondence, mostly regarding genealogy of the Galt Family, plus her files on the Galt Family genealogy.","Correspondence to Mamie Garland and her father Maurice Garland about the Galt Family with some general letters and invitations from members of the Galt Family.","Correspondence to Mary \"Mamie\" Garland about the Galt Family with some personal correspondence with friends and family and business correspondence in relation to her jobs at the Valentine Museum and the Richmond Public Library.","Charts, notes, news clippings, and correspondence about Galt Family genealogy.","Empty envelopes, blank greeting cards and blank notepaper.","Some items were moldy when accessioned. They have been boxed separately and are currently unavailable to the public.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from her husband, William Wilson Galt. 3 letters.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Small notebook with two pages of accounts.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Speeches, reports, and poem about the Masons.","1809 property tax bill, and 1808 letter from Lewis Stuart of Greenbrier.","These papers mainly deal with Hugh Blair Grigsby's business and family in Charlotte County, Virginia. Includes some early family papers, deeds and correspondence. The papers were accessioned as a group of loose papers and a group of file folders in a wooden box. In organizing these papers, this original grouping has been kept. The loose papers are arranged alphabetically by subject, then the papers in the wooden box are also arranged alphabetically by subject. There is an overlap.","15 business or calling cards with Hugh Blair Grigsby's signature.","Letter from Annie Christian to Mrs. Anne Fleming about Indian attacks and related troubles, plus her desire to be in Botetourt County, dated 1780 April 1. Hugh Blair Grigsby collected her letters. Most of the letters are housed in the Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers at the Virginia Historical Society.","1842 letter has a note \"The only piece of the handwriting of my mother that I possess.\" 1840 letter deals with results of the presidential election, 1841 letter to his wife about his visit to Norfolk, Virginia; undated response to a complaint by Joseph Caldwell; 1855 letter regarding his purchase of \"Pocohantas\"; undated letter from Mary Blair Grigsby Galt to her Mother; undated letter to Mrs. Grigsby at Edgehill from \"Cousin P. E. R.\"","1881 receipt from John E. Holt. Agreement of Partition between H. Carrington Grigsby and William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair his wife, dated January 24, 1882. February 8, 1882 agreement between Mrs. M. V. Grigsby, administratrix of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby from Thomas Word.","Receipts, invoices, accounts and business correspondence relating to items purchased for home, business and farm.  Includes an 1828-1831 account sheet for money received and money expended, requests for loans from neighbors, bond material, and a small book, \"Account of John E. Holt\" from 1869-1879.  Two accounts were grouped separately when accessioned and have been grouped separately in the back of this folder:  Accounts with W. H. Smith from 1875-1882 and Accounts with John E. Holt and J. W. Eggleston from 1869-1881.","Account book for family and farm expenses and payments from 1887-1896. Does not include an index, but names of people and merchants are noted on each page. One small \"daily\" notebook with financial information, undated. Bank book from \"Exchange National Bank in Norfolk\" with entries from 1871-1880.","Notes on the early history of Virginia and a tribute written \"to the memory of my father the Rev. Benjamin Porter Grigsby\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Small group of papers belonging to Mary Venable Grigsby, the wife of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Circa 1829 letter from a friend in Richmond, Virginia; a calling card; an 1882 application for life insurance; two undated letters from her son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby (one while at Hampden-Sydney College); undated letter from her sister.","Plats, deeds and related material for land in Charlotte County. Includes a 1736 survey by William Westbrook with notes on \"Booker Survey\"; 1793 survey for Thomas Read; Edward Fitzgerald deed to Hugh B. Grigsby; 1870 survey of the \"Low Grounds of Edgehill\" by Thomas F. Petters, correspondence on land bought from the Cardwell Family (1870's and 80's) and more.","1839 deed from George Garraway to Edward Fitzgerald for land on East Street; 1855 deed from Rosina Karcher to Simon S. Stubbs for property on Main Street; 1858 deed from Hugh B. Grigsby to Charles B. Duffield for property on East Street.","List of items taxed for 1879 and Grigsby's copy of the letter sent when paying bill.","Handwritten copy of an indenture, 1859 April 2, in the \"City of Williamsburg between Hugh Blair Grigsby...in his own behalf and in behalf of his infant son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, of his infant nephews, Hugh Grigsby Whitehead, Henry Colgate Whitehead, John Boswell Whitehead, Jr., Holbrook Whitehead and Park Lewis Poindexter, and of his nieces Cornelia Grigsby, Irwin, Jr, Billie Poindexter and Mary Irwin...and the President and Masters or professors of William \u0026 Mary in Virginia...a certificate of debt...of One Thousand dollars bearing six per cent interest per annum payable half yearly to have and to hold.... Copy of signatures of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Benjamin S. Ewell. Paragraph in the indenture explains why he is listing his son, nieces and nephews on the document. Document from Benjamin S. Ewell that states \"whereas the late Hugh Blair Grigsby...endow in said college, 'The Chancellor Scholarship\" with his bond, dated 1881 January 18. 1881 Resolution from the Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors of William \u0026 Mary in memory of the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, LL. D.","Handwritten poems, a hymn, a shopping list, published tributes to Hugh Blair Grigsby at his death, printed sheets of the hymn written by Hugh B. Grigsby in 1877, and two copies of pamphlet Lines, to my Daughter on her Fourteenth Birthday, privately printed in Norfolk. 1881 May 20 Richmond Dispatch clipping with a poem, \"Lines: Suggested by the Death of Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby, April 28, 1881,\" \"Hymn written on the morning of the 22d of November 1877, when I entered my seventy-second year\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby and \"A Sonnet on Spring\" from Farmville.","Deeds, surveys and plats of land in Charlotte County. Names on documents include Joel Watkins, Brooks Becker, Thomas H. Spencer and William L. Morton.","Nine 1861 confederate certificates at 8 per cent and four 1864 confederate bonds at 4 per cent.","Handwritten  letter written by Hugh Blair Grigsby to Mr. Grinnan of Orange County, Virginia about the Porter Family genealogy and Grigsby Family genealogy.  Stamped envelope included.","Receipts, accounts, agreements, invoices, and correspondence for bank business, personal loans, bonds, and purchases.","Receipts for purchase and sale of slaves by the Whitehead and Grigsby families in Charlotte County and Norfolk, Virginia.  Slave names included:  Louisa, Richard, Emanual, Elexena and her three children Jenny, Fanny and \"blank\", Virginia and Richard and Rachal and child Diana.","1856 document electing Hugh Blair Grigsby as a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an 1861 letter inviting him to a meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society.","Agreement on rental or use of farm property.","Handwritten and printed poetry. One poem, \"Life's Latest Pleasures\" was written when Grigsby was 85 years old. Includes 1867 poem, \"Lines to Hugh Blair Grigsby, L.L.D, President of the Virginia Historical Society\" by Emma Early.","Includes 1779 January 14 plat and description of land which was part of the estate of Thomas Watkins and part of the tract of land owned by Beverly Randolph in Charlotte County, 1805 deed from Joel Watkins to Clement Carrington, 1862 letter from John McPhail sending \"old deeds pertaining to the Edgehill Estate,\" 1878 survey for \"T. N. Jones and Catlet\" to sell the lands of W. Cardwell in Charlotte County, 1879 deed where Robert Catlet sells the Cardwell land to Hugh Blair Grigsby, 1887 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and H. Carrington Grigsby transferring Edgehill tract to H. Carrington Grigsby, 1905 sketch of the \"lines between the farms of Carrington Grigsby and J. Flood Morton as agreed upon by them and established by J. D. Morton\", and an undated survey description of land on the Little Roanoke River.","Papers concerning the lawsuit between Pugh and Cardwell which centered on land that Grigsby wanted to purchase.  Includes deeds, financial information and property related documents.  The land belonged William Cardwell and Thomas Cardwell.","Papers concerning the purchase of the William W. Read property which adjoined Edgehill. Includes deed of sale, correspondence and notes. Appears that Read refused to sell the property after he had agreed in writing to the sale.","List of personal property which included 42 slaves above the age of 16, 9 slaves aged 12-16 years old, 21 horses, 1 piano, 1 gold watch, 1 carriage, stock shares and $125 in value of silver plate.","1872 letter written by H.C. Grigsby to Miss Margaret Venable about boarding at her house when he visits Hampden-Sidney and 1875 letter from H. Carrington Grigsby to \"Cousin Mag\" sending his regards.","Papers of Hugh Carrington Grigsby, which also includes some material for his sister, Mary Blair Grigsby before and after her marriage to William Wilson Galt.   Hugh Carrington Grigsby resided at Edgehill in Charlotte County, Virginia.  His papers concern family matters, such as the estate of his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, business affairs of the family and relationships with his sister Mary Blair Grigsby, William Wilson Galt and other relatives who lived in Charlotte County and elsewhere.  Even though he invited many ladies to local events, often with the collusion of friends, he never married.  He was engaged to Mary H. Holt in 1897 but she evidently broke the engagement because she loved someone else.  Many letters deal with the local community regarding farming, money, local politics, clubs, and more.  After his Father's death, Hugh Carrington Grigsby slowly becomes more involved in the local community.  Letters from his Mother express concern about his welfare, opinions on family matters, reports of her daily routines and advice.","Correspondents include Mary B. Grigsby (sister), Paulus A. Irving (friend) and Hugh Blair Grigsby (father). Mary B. Grigsby asks for advice on how to dress and how to behave when she visits him, probably at Hampton-Sydney College in 1876.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, his sister Mary B. Grigsby, and other family members and friends. W. Irving Taylor writes about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby. John Whitehead, Carrington's uncle, sends a letter from Mr. Brock who asks for the original minutes of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of William and Mary which should be with his Father's papers. Family letters often concern Hugh Blair Grigsby's death and estate. Other letters offer condolences on the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Lucie Knight and Alice Marrow write concerning invitations from Carrington Grigsby.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. W. G. Morton asks to buy a Revolutionary War flint lock gun, Nina Bouldin solicits donations for a library at the Mt. Pisgah Academy. Letters from brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, J. B. Whitehead, Rev. J. J. Kirkpatrick, and others. Includes draft of a letter from H.C. Grigsby to R. C. Reid where he states that Reid was out of line to publically correct him, letter from B. Johnson Barbour who wants an interview about Hugh Blair Grigsby, letters from W.P. Dye and others about farming and livestock practices, letters from neighbors and friends extending invitations, letter from Robert Armistead of Richmond, Virginia about purchases made by Mary Galt, and a letter from A. E. T. Bradford about a \"J. W. Madison\" desk given to Hugh Blair Grigsby which was to be returned to him after Hugh Blair Grigsby's death.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  Miss Alice Murrow accepting an invitation, Louise Carrington, great grandson of John Grigsby A.B. McCorkle, relative J. B. Whitehead, mother Mary V. Grigsby, sister Mary G. Galt, cousin B.A. White), neighbor J. W. Morton, and cousin Louise Carrington. Includes letters from Mary G. Galt to her mother, a letter from Cousin Thomas B. Venable to Mrs. Mary Grigsby about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, family letters concerning his father's estate, invitations from F. H. Bouldin and other neighbors, replies from invitations to young ladies, letter about membership in Aspin Grove Range, and letters concerning the price of corn and other farm items.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby, Carrington's mother, is living with different relatives after the death of her husband.","Includes family, friend, and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, cousin John B. Whitehead, sister Mary G. Galt, Lucy A. Priddy asking for a loan, cousin J. C. Carrington, friend and old neighbor J. W. Morton,  Miss M. G. Nowlins, L. H. Hayes regarding horses, Miss S. A. Boswell with an invitation to church, an invitation from Mrs. McKelway, a driving invitation from Jennie Watkins, cousin Nellie Watkins, Alice Marrow regarding a visit, and cousin Louise Carrington.   Includes a letter from W. H. Grigsby in Washington, DC about reviewing an enclosed crayon portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, letter from Lyon G. Tyler asking for any correspondence between Hugh Blair Grigsby and President Tyler for his research on President Tyler, letters from neighbors about escaped sheep and a loan, letters from young ladies and a letter from a local farmer J. E. Holt to Mrs. Grigsby about his family and farming.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations and wedding announcements. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Charles Deane of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Louise Carrington, Emmett M. Dickson and other friends and relatives. Includes letters of introduction by friends for Carrington Grigsby to use during a visit to Kentucky, letter from Mrs. Louise Leigh (cousin) with a note on the back by Carrington about his friendship with her and how he'll miss talking with her now that she is married, a poem by Miss Bigalow, a letter from W. H. Grigsby about a crayon likeness of Hugh Blair Grigsby, an analysis of \"Vivorilla Guano\" and a copy of his letter to Mrs. Reuben (Virginia) Grigsby Chandler. Mary V. Grigsby's letters relate her daily routines and visits plus she gives advice to Carrington.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations, and wedding announcements. Correspondents include:  Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Mary Bolling, Charles Deane, Marie Shepperdson, John Whitehead, C.T . Hanson, P. R. Carrington about the Carrington genealogy, cousin Henrietta McCormick of Chicago, T. R. Rogers, S. W. Morton, Marianne E. Skelton, and Pattie Finch. Includes a handwritten program for a local \"musical soiree\" at Mrs. Kate McKelway's home, letter from Frank G. Ruffin who wants copy of Hugh Blair Grigsby's address to the Virginia Convention about the Federal constitution, notes from neighbors about oats and nails, letter from Boylan Green about a new debating society, and letters from extended family members about genealogy.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mary V. Grigsby, M. L. Nowlin,  G. T. Hersfelt, Mary E. Bollings, cousin John Whitehead, Miss Bigelow, and W. M. Cary. Includes 1884 invitation to Hampton Sidney College's graduation, letter from Sheriff C.V. Marshall appointing Carrington as one of the commissioners to view proposed new road, invitation to 1884 leap year party, letter from B. Johnston Barbour about one of Hugh Blair Grigsby's addresses, and letter electing Grigsby as delegate to represent the Walton Magistrate District at the Democratic convention in Roanoke.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby continues to give advice and talk of her daily routine and health.  William Wilson Galt mentions that he may be sent to Europe.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mrs. Grigsby, Miss Willie Garland, and other family members, friends, and business acquaintances. Includes invitations to local functions and homes, thank you notes for books, notes from Peachy Gilmer, Miss Jeffress and other female friends, note from Dr. Thackston about teeth and dentist problems, Lillian Lee genealogy, and letter from Mrs. G. P. Rice telling him bluntly that she will not congratulate him on his appointment to the Russian Delegation.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby has further serious health problems.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: J. D. Shepperson, cousin Annie Read, Victor Murguiondo, William Wilson Galt, W. W. Glasgow, Charles Deane, Mary B. Grigsby Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and others. Includes invitations to the \"jois de Vie\", copy of letter from Carrington to his Mother while he was visiting White Sulphur Springs, responses from lady friends, letters of introductions, letters concerning ladies (one letter from H.H. Booker telling Carrington that a certain young lady was \"at church\" today), letters about genealogy, letters from neighbors about farming matters, letter fom J. D. Shepperson about helping with a negro club, and letter from William W. Glasgow about the changes in Virginia and \"the race of true Virginians.\" William Wilson Galt writes about his family's move into a new home and business/land dealings that concern the Grigsby Family. John Whitehead writes about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate.  Mary B.Grisby Galt tells of her growing family and activities.  Mrs. Galt is staying with friends.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mrs. L. Carrington, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, John Whitehead, and others. Mrs. L. Carrington asks for a loan in a flowery letter. William Wilson Galt relates financial information and family affairs . Letter from a Mrs. Crampton (?) who wants her son to receive some education and asks Carrington to ask Mr. Galt about Navy prospects, reply from William Galt about the Navy and about a lady \"prospectz' for Carrington. Mrs. Grigsby's eyes are not doing well. She appears to be living with the Galt Family. Miss Maria Davison about genealogy of the Ross Family. W. S. Morton complains about two loose colts.","Family, friend, and business correspondence. Mr. P. B. Price wants to publish a Hampton Sydney address by Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Farming related correspondence about prices, orders, and more.  William Wilson Galt writes about selling Main Street house, family affairs, and Mrs. Grigsby.  Letters and replies to invitations from ladies, plus a letter from P. Morison who writes, \"I should prefer not going out with you...I go with are usually college boys and the younger Seminary students in whom I feel some special interest...\"  Kate Bigelow writes about her teaching job and \"if I see or know of any one whom I think will suit you, I will certainly remember you\".  W. T. Ewell writes from William \u0026 Mary about the bond deeded to William \u0026 Mary by Hugh Blair Grigsby and the portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Invitations from neighbors.  Lottie Carrington sells seven of a dozen of autographed letters from George Washington for $25 each, and is trying to locate some of the other letters that belong to her.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Johnson sends a journal article, Lizzie J. Hunt requests a buggy ride to the court house, William Wilson Galt writes about Grigsby business and the Main Street House, J. W. Hooper  and others want to see Hugh Blair Grigsby's papers from Hampden  Sidney, business letters about farming and banking, Miss Lulie Watkins prays that he meant it when he said he wanted to accept Jesus and explains the plan of Salvation, Nancy Stuart requests his picture for a young lady, Mrs. Grigsby writes of her personal and family affairs and lectures him on other matters, relatives and friends appear to be concerned that he's not married yet, W. W. Read warns about a tenant and  J. D. Griselin requests Hugh Blair Grigsby's letters for Miss Sallie Tazewell who is republishing a series of her father's letters.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Gaines has organized a female reading club and is still teaching, Major Gaines reports that Col. Whitehead has nominated Gaines to the State Board of Agriculture, Mrs. Viola Minor asks for beef steak \"I wanted to ask you this but could not summon up courage\", and other correspondence from neighbors and relatives who write of family and local news, the illness of his Mother, and send replies or requests to invitations for visits or functions. Telegram from his Mother about the birth of Robert Ware Galt, son of Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt. Appears that Mrs. Grigsby is staying at Edgehill during the later part of the year where friends and neighbors care for her. Letters from \"cousins\" suggest that he is leading a boring and dull life and sympathize that he cannot find a companion, though there are many notes about \"dates\" with ladies. Cousin Berta Lackey writes in February of a horse and carriage accident that injured her, about not knowing what love is and implies there might be something going on between the two of them but in March she writes \"I will ever regard you with the cousinly interest that first led me to address a letter to you\". She later writes more letters, mentioning going to Richmond to get a fragment of bone removed due to her carriage accident. Her writing style is Victorian and her subject matter introspective and analytical. She is a teacher and lives near Lexington, Virginia. By the end of the year, after meeting Carrington and his family in both Lexington and Richmond, the \"relationship\" seems to be completely platonic. A Mrs. Minor and her daughter, Viola, write to Mrs. Grigsby about an incident at Edgehill where the daughter was either renting rooms or staying as a housekeeper. Evidently Carrington Grigsby became enraged by an incident, suggesting Viola did something dishonest, but Mrs. Minor has found that no one else is surprised by his behavior, and her children are raised to be honest people.","There are only five letters for 1889. William Wilson Galt writes about financial issues and Annie Read writes to Mrs. Grigsby about the death of her father. Includes a bond from Mary V. Grigsby to Carrington Grigsby.","There are only five letters for 1890. Three letters are addressed to Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby from friends and relatives. The other letters to Carrington concern selling stock.","Seven letters, mostly dealing with stock and other financial matters. Lizzie Nash offers condolences on the death of a family member, but is unclear who died.","Four letters. Includes a request for apples by Cousin Annie Read, the selling of Carrington's tobacco by Moss, Eanes and Gills, and matters about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate from John Whitehead.","Five items. Includes letters from neighbors, William Wilson Galt and a bond between Carrington Grigsby, Dr. McPhail, and H. L. Smith.","Letters about farming, requests for Hugh Blair Grigsby's writings, and personal and family finances. Includes a list of books with the number of volumes in each set, a letter from Dr. A. S. Priddy requesting Carrington's recommendation to Walter H. Taylor for the open position at Eastern Virginia Hospital, and letters from a woman friend who is upset that Carrington will not reply to her letters. Members of the Read family, cousins to Carrington, write about different local and personal matters.","Correspondence with businesses, family and friends. Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns, business matters such as price of crops and farming items and a request for farming items for the \"Cotton States and International Exposition,\"   Ms. Blair of Walnut Grove, a regular correspondent in other years, continues to write of local events. William Wilson Galt continues as executor of the estates of both Hugh Blair and Mary Venable Grigsby, and Uncle John Carrington appears to manage other aspects of Carrington's finances. S. D. Morton writes about the low salaries of local teachers and requests Carrington's opinion and Richard Gaine asks him to attend a meeting to discuss county affairs. The William Wilson Galt family moved into a new house in Norfolk which he calls #1 Grigsby Place. Miss Nellie Daniel continues to write and issue invitations for visits. He receives requests for copies of his Father's addresses, and even requests for books from the library.","Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns and business matters such as price of crops and farming items. Mary B. Galt writes about her visit with the Galt Family plus asks Carrington to check on Miss Ada at The Grove, nephew Will Galt writes his first letter to \"Uncle Carrington\", Cousin Emma Early writes about her family in Texas, Nannie Daniel continues writing about books, local events, and invites Carrington to visit with the caveat that he better come and stay longer.P. G. Miller, clerk of Court in Goochland County, requests Grigsby genealogical information. The Shepperson and Read families continue to write and extend invitations. Mr. Shepperson writes that he found Carrington's colt dead in the stable.   R. C. Winthrop, Jr. writes that his father's estate includes 114 letters from Hugh Blair Grigsby and over 100 letters written by his father to Hugh Blair Grigsby which were given to his father by Carrington. He suggests that this collection should be kept together, possibly at the Virginia Historical Society. He plans to have the collection arranged chronologically and bound. Joseph Bryan, President of the Virginia Historical Society, writes about the potential loan/gift.","Five letters. N. Daniel invites him to the Presbytery at Bethlehem on the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. Dr. A. Duane of New York answers Carrington's query about his eye problems with a possible diagnosis and treatments. Sue Wainwright writes two letters that suggest they may have an interest in each other, but questions why he is always too busy.","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 \u0026 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.","Cousin Kate Flournoy asks if Carrington has a picture of Colonel William Cabell and DC Jackson writes a full description of a carriage and phaeton he is selling and various relatives and business write of farm and local matters. A list \"Patrons of Miss K. Boyds' School\" is included. Carrington Grigsby met, courted and then became engaged to Miss Mary H. Boyd in 1897. She is a teacher, possibly at the Shepperson home. By December 13, something occurred and the engagement was ended. Correspondence from friends, family, and Miss Boyd. Mary B. Galt writes that she would not \"call on Miss M. Hugh Blair because it would be premature.\" On November 10, Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes \"I am truly delighted that she has at last decided positively...and I have written her a real nice sisterly note\". Miss Boyd writes, \"Thank you for what you said in regard to my fine judgement. I promise you that all of my influence (if I have any) shall be used in your behalf.\" Cousin Emma Lou Stringfellow writes to Mary H. Boyd in which she says \"I know he is one of nature's best nobleman...\" and gives many other attributes of Carrington. The December 13 breakup letter from Mary H. Boyd says, \"if I could have been launched in to matrimony on the high-tide of my feelings...all would have been well but those things that have broken my dream of yours...frightened and chilled me and I cannot find it in my heart to forgive the fate that makes it so\". John Whitehead writes, \"I presume...the estrangement is permanent...there are thousands of lovely ladies in Virginia.\" Some undated letters from Miss Boyd are at the end of the folder. Mrs. Cynthia B. T. Coleman of Williamsburg answers a letter from Carrington about purchasing two chairs belonging to her Uncle William Randolph. She jokes that she barely has two hundred cents much less $200 to buy them. She notes \"if Randolfhians is at such a premium I think I had better make my fortune selling off my silver and glass that he brought with him from England. Poor as I am I think I will keep these treasures and hand them down to my children's children.\"","Letter from Mary Boyd to Carrington discussing the breakup, the rumors around Smithville and how well he is behaving like a \"manly man.\" A draft of a letter from Carrington to Mary Boyd about the termination of their engagement. Other relatives and friends give him support after the termination, especially John Whitehead, Nancy Daniel and Cousin Stringfellow. Nancy Daniel notes that Mary Boyd only wanted \"to carry on a fliration...and she did not love any body but Mr. F.\" Miss Shewall tells of seeing Mary Boyd with Cabell Flourney and they might be engaged.   Nancy Daniel continues to write letters asking why he doesn't write or visit often, suggesting he thinks she is uninteresting and wanting to know all about his activities, especially with ladies. Emily Christian from William and Mary asks if he wants a subscription to The William and Mary Quarterly. Mary B. Galt is in Presbyterian Hospital in New York because of possible heart problems. Walter Anderson asks about his Blair Family ancestors. Langhorne Crosby is desperate to know if \"Willie Galt\" is all right since he is in Manila. Sue Wainwright writes, \"When you get this - I will have left Charlotte - I am too sick at heart to write - goodby - God bless you.\" T. P. Wilson responds to his query about how to kill tobacco worms. Samuel Hannah apologises, asks forgiveness and explains what happened when he stopped by Mrs. Galt's house after he'd had too much to drink. Includes correspondence about farm crops and implements, business transactions and local and family matters with invitations from family and local residents. Includes a November 3 letter from William Wilson Galt in Jamaica to Mrs. Mary B. Galt, list of Kathryn Boyd's patrons for 1898 and a letter from Mrs. Mary B. Galt saying her husband has returned from Manila.","Three letters. Two letters written for Beverly Thomas asking for an extension for a payment for land and one note requesting flour.","1900 Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes that her son, Hugh, is better but \"I don't want him to return to Wm \u0026 Mary at all, for I don't believe they can get decent food there at all.\" Samuel Read asks how he can obtain a copy of \"History of South Side Virginia\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby. Nannie Daniel writes \"You seem to have quite a fondness for widows. Now there are four...I think it is time you were getting married...some one said you were in love with yourself and would never love any body else.\" Mary B. and William Wilson Galt have a new son named Carrington Grigsby Galt. Carrington is a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He still receives letters from friends who tell him about ladies visiting the area. The Virginia Historical Society asks him about some newspapers that he had talked about giving to them. Mary B. Galt speaks of Miss Nannie who is looking after the children and wishes that Carrington was living such a family life. Includes letters from relatives and neighbors. Appears that he is helping some of his poorer relations and neighbors. Includes correspondence about farm purchases such as seeds, fertilizer and machinery and selling farm products. 1908 Correspondence 2 letters. Philip Alexander Bruce about his work on the early history of Virginia and Mrs. Kate B. Page of Danville accepts a request for Carrington to visit her at Edwins.","Mainly personal letters from family and friends, but also business correspondence about the farm and Edgehill. Invitations, acceptances, family news and local news. Includes letters from Mary B. Galt, Kathryn Boyd, Shepperson Family, Read Family, Mary Scott about teaching James, a price list and catalogue for Fanny Clark \u0026 Co's in Connecticut, rough draft of Carrington's letter to Mrs. Deane and the \"By-laws Governing the Joie de Vie Club of Charlotte\".","Correspondence and accounts with banks and uncle John Whitehead about the estate. An inventory of Edgehill with value assigned, a list and division of the plaster casts and busts, a list and division of house linens, an inventory list entitled \"Odds\" and a statement of \"cost of sale of real estate property\". A power of attorney document where Mary V. Grigsby appoints John C. Williams her attorney.","Ledger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees. Includes index.","Ledger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees.  Includes a loose leaf account sheets for 1888 with personal expenses noted.","Small book with personal accounts. Many entries relate to money transactions with friends, neighbors and relatives.","Ten small memoranda account books. These small pads were probably carried with him as he did his daily business. He records business dealings, cost of farm related items and a few personal notes or reminders.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby. Includes a February 4, 1897 receipt from The Colonial Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Ledger sheets for accounts with T. J. Berry, who appears to be a metal worker.  Other accounts and invoices for T. J. Berry may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Ledger sheets for accounts with W. T. Faris, who appears to be an owner of a general store. Other accounts and invoices for W. T. Faris may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Ledger sheets for accounts with H. M. Smith and Company, which appears to be a grocery and general store.  Many other invoices for H. M. Smith and Company are filed in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Three bank check stub books and one page of a saving book account with Franklin Savings Bank.","List of securities in safe at Charlotte Bank Insurance Company.","Correspondence, invoices and contracts about stocks and bonds. 25 or more stock certificates for \"Florence Railroad and Improvement Company\" purchased in 1888.","Personal Property and other tax bills and payments. Some years involve the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair Grigsby. Includes a 1897 list of taxable property.","1892 certificate as an active member of the Smithville Democratic Club; 1895 notices to \"Tax Payers of Charlotte County, Virginia\" from a committee charged with reviewing the county budget of which Carrington was a member; 1900 printed list of committees for the \"Laying of the Cornerstone of the Confederate Monument\" of which Carrington was on the Executive Committee .","Invoices, receipts, correspondence, and policies for property and life insurance.  Some material on the life insurance policies of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby, with the policy documents for Mary V. Grigsby.  Includes insurance policy transfers from William L. Nelson to Carrington Grigsby and  John B. Holt to Carrington Grigsby, both in 1882.","Small notepad listing items from the Grigsby Family by category, then by Mr. Grigsby and Mrs. Galt.  Appears to be a division of the estate of Hugh Blair and Mary V. Grigsby.","Two small daily journals with entries about daily activities and genealogy notes.","Includes hand drawn plot of Cumberland Street Property in Norfolk, Virginia from 1889; purchase documents with the Grottoes Company for villa lots at Shendun, Virginia; 1899 deed between Beverly and Alice Thomas and H.C. Marshall for land originally purchased by Beverly and Alice Thomas from Carrington Grigsby and Mary B. Galt; 1893 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and Hugh Carrington Grigsby where she gives him Edgehill in Charlotte County as collateral for a debt of Lelia B. Walker.","There is some overlapping in the financial and correspondence papers. Contains bonds, notes, road surveys, merchant's license for operating a dry goods and grocery story, license for \"standing\" a jack (mule) and a stallion, $15,080 note with William Wilson Galt, a farming contract with Tazewell Taylor, administrator papers for Mary and Louisa Cooper and an appointment to survey the lands of William W. Read.","Broadside announcement of the \"Resolutions of Respect in the memory of Judge Wood Bouldin\" which were passed at a \"meeting of the citizens of Charlotte County, Court Day, November 6th, 1876.\" Broadsides for farm machinery, \"Spring Hill Nursery\" in Prospect, Virginia, \"Greensboro Nurseries\" in Greensboro, North Carolina, tobacco, chemicals, bookstores, kettles, and manure. March 1900 flyer for the Southern Historical Association, price list for plows from \"Charles E. Hunter\" in Richmond, Virginia; how-to cards from \"A.H. Patch\" of Clarksville, Tennessee, two copies of Volume II, No. 11, 1891 March 14 \"Knowledge, a Weekly Magazine\", reprint of \"Use and Abuse of the Obstetric Forceps,\" and flyer with prices from tobacco to groceries for \"Sublett \u0026 Cary\" General Commission Merchants.","1876 article on Lord Botetourt, undated article \"Bowie of Alamo Fame\" and an 1896 page from \"The Sun\" in New York.","List of months and their flowers and meanings, 1879 April 13 love poem, paper on Algernon Sidney (paper may possibly be by Hugh Blair Grigsby), 1870 paper entitled \"Education.\"","Material that could not be definitely associated with either the Grigsby or Galt Family.","Blank Valentine greeting card and empty envelopes from Cassiday and Thorp, Iroquois Club of San Diego California, and Vaughan's Seed Store in New York.","Newspaper clippings, mostly with events in Williamsburg, Virginia but some historical and society news.","Includes a drawing of a bookshelf, financial estimates, costs of materials, illegible address of Richard Henry, handwritten poetry in various handwritings, and an essay on religion.","Includes news clippings; a printed John Knox poem, a program of \"The Little Duke\" performed in at the Broad Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1879-80; a pamphlet \"Ode Commemorating the Entrance of the Hon. Horace Binney on his Ninety-Third Year\" dated 1872 January 4 and printed in Norfolk, Virginia; 1939 brochure by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities \"Pocahontas Bright Stream Between Two Hills\", and two other pamphlets for Jamestown Island, 1941 and undated.","These photographs have been grouped by Galt Family, Grigsby Family, provenance unknown. Includes a few tintypes and daguerreotypes.","Galt Family Photographs","*Dimensions range from 5\"x7\" to 6\"x9\"","Galt House in Williamsburg, 20th Century","Dicky Galt, CSA","Maurice Hamner Garland","Lucy B. Galt Garland (2)","Herbert Randolph Galt","Eva Galt","Lucy Galt","Landon Cabell Garland","Herbert Galt Garland (2)","William Wilson Galt in uniform, formal pose","Mary Meares Galt, Betty Ashe Galt, Rogers H. Galt, Jr., and John Meares Galt","Mary Ware Galt (2)","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt","Unknown Subject","Dimensions average, 4\"x6\"","Postcard of Will Galt","Alfred Galt (?)","Annie Alexina Galt","Bettie Galt","Elizabeth Ash Galt","Elizabeth Welsh Galt","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt","Hugh Carrington Galt","James S. Galt","John Mears Galt","Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","Mary Carrington Galt","Mary Mears Galt","Mary Williams Ware Galt (wife of William Richard Galt)","Robert Ware Galt","Rogers H. Galt, Jr.","Susan Duane Galt","William Richard Galt","William Richard Galt, Jr.","William Wilson Galt","*Group Photographs:","Miss Mary Ware Galt and Mrs. Mary Ware Galt","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Mary Eggleston, C. C. Field, William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, and Mary C. Ward","Betsy and Germaine Minson Galt","Betsy Andrews, Thomas Randolph, and James Minson","Mary Mears Galt, Roger H. Galt, Bettie Galt, John M. Galt, and Mary Ware Galt","William Wilson Galt, \"Will in uniform\",","Mary M. Galt, 7 weeks old","William Wilson Galt in uniform (3)","William Wilson Galt in uniform standing on ship (not labeled)","William Wilson Galt, 1873 (3)","William Wilson Galt (2)","Two children on porch","Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","\"John G. Zimermann and Alfred G. Zimermann on latter's entering the Naval Academy\" (Postcard)","Mary Carrington Galt","*Friends and Others, Many Navy Related","Photograph of a medal with a bust of an Officer of the Navy","Wallace Burnett","Capt. W. R. Capron, Bernkastel Germany 1919 January 19","Ensign H. C. Chadwick (2)","Mrs. A. Duane","Dr. John M. Edga, USN","Fishback, USN","Captain Charles V. Gridley, Lt. Benjamin Tappan,  USS Raleigh","Miss Lilla Howard","J. Y. Rhorer, Guatemala, 1890","Robottom, USN","Lt. Hugh Rodman, (USS Raleigh)","Admr. Fabius Stanly","Susan Armistead Marston Williams (Mrs. Robert S. Christian Ware)","Provost unknown","Unnamed navy man","Unnamed navy man in Hong Kong","F. B. Wilson (in uniform)","Group of Navy Officers","*Navy Related","Postcard of Valle Di Pombei, Grand Hotel","Group picture of five men leaning on a fence with a tent in the background","Three men riding in cart behind an ox (2)","Major John G. Tucker and J. W. Mason of Cheyenne, Wyoming","Lighthouse (3 views)","Ship near harbour","Shanghai, China harbour scene, Postcard from Edgar to William Wilson Galt","Street scene, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","Soldiers in tents, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","\"Corregidor Island\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)","Group picture of \"Third Division Consort\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","\"Gun dismantled at Sangley after the Battle\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)","\"USS Boston, May 1st, 1898\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"USS Boston, May 1, 1898 about 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"Fort Malate after bombardment when we took Manila\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"Second Division Consort, Ensign Kaiser, May 1, 1898 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay","Beach scene","Army and Navy Club, Washington, DC (2, both with William Wilson Galt, one with E.K. Moore)","Large sailing ships","Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumby, USN, Flag Lieutenant","Lt. (J. G.) Charles S. Stanworth, USN, No. 10","Six men gathering around a table, drinking","5 men sitting in the War Room of Thetic","Lt. R. H. Galt, USN on the USS Montreal","*Tintypes, Negatives and More","Tintype of A. A. Galt and William Wilson Galt","Framed tintype of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","Tintype of an unknown man","Negatives of photographs of the Galt home with a pencil drawing and note \"Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt\"","Negative proofs of William Wilson Galt in uniform (very faded)","Negatives and photographs of silhouettes and busts","Postcard of Science Hall at Virginia Tech","Postcard of Mt. Vernon","Galt Photograph album or possibly a Grigsby album, but most of the identified photographs belong to Galt Family members. Leather covered album. Cover decorated with birds and flowers. Most of the photographs are not identified. Includes photographs of Alexander Galt, Conway Roberson, Sarah N. Randolph, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charles Read, Augusta Talcott, William Wilson Galt, Robert W. Galt, Jr., and others.","These photographs have been grouped by size, then subject.","Grigsby Family and Relatives","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Jan Watkins Carrington, silhouette","Hugh Blair Grigsby","William T. Hamilton (cousin of Hugh Blair Grigsby)","Thomas Jefferson Randolph of Edgehill","John B. Whitehead","Mrs. John B. Whitehead","Hugh Blair Grigsby and Marion Clark Smith","*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Photograph of a young lady with an envelope notation \"For Carrington to keep for Alice Blair\"","Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby (Hugh Blair Grigsby's wife)","John B. Whitehead","*Dimensions range from 5\" x 7\" to 6\" x 9\"","\"Huge elm at Edgehill B. H. G. standing under gives idea of size. This was taken by H. B. G. Galt\".","Ruins of the house at Edgehill (3)","Hugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace on Bank Street (4)","Hugh Blair Grigsby Hugh Blair Grigsby (probably)","Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby (possibly)","Mary (Cousin)","Edgehill","Two girls and a boy, taken by C. C. Firesheets in South Boston, Virginia","Hugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace in Norfolk, Virginia(3)","\"Bill Oglesby, Bill Galt. A ppair to draw to\"","Friends and Others\nMany of these photographs appear to be part of a collection from Hugh Blair Grigsby of friends and famous people.","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Horace Binney","Lily Cary","Edward Coles","Langhorne Cosby","Quago Dorman","\"David Duncan written in my 84th year Wofford College S. C.\"","\"To Hugh Blair Grigsby from David Duncan, Photograph of Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, D. D. of Virginia\"","William Frazier","Miss Mattie Gaines (Dowell, Charlotte County, Virginia)","G. C. Hannah, Jr.","Paul Jones","Gertrude Lannehill","Cincinnatus Newton","Mrs. George Newton","Carter Braxton Poindexter","Edmund Quincy","Wyndam Robertson, Acting Governor of Virginia 1836–1837","Rev. Philip Slaughter","\"Master George McPhail Smith\" (child)","Henry, William, and Robert Smith","Littleton Waller Tazewell (surname changed from birth name of Bradford to Tazewell)","Martha Trimble","\"Annie Tazewell Walker, daughter of Mrs. Richard Walker Norfolk, April 28, 1879\"","Robert C. Winthrop (3)","*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Mr. Graybill","P. B. Simms","Mr. Noyes","Mary Vaughan","C. Bouldin","C. V. L. Marshall","Jim Smith","Edmonia Reed, Greenfield, Charlotte County, Virginia","Mrs. Megehee","Thomas Hicks Wynne","Walker Hill","Miss Harrison","Mr. Forbes","Josh Otley (tinplate)","Mrs. General Greener","Madame A. Berghmand, formerly Miss Lilly Macalister of Philadelphia","Mr. Binney","Group collage of men from 19th Century","Mr. Tedham's turnout (with man in wagon)","Mrs. H. F. Hamilton","Willie Locke","John Masters (2)","Archer Jeffrey","Miss Jane Comfort","Mr. Dexter and daughter","Charles Deane","William C. Hutter","R. A. Brock","Miss Mary Bradford","B. B. Bonhden","Mrs. Allibone","Miss Fannie S. Daniel, Smithville, Charlotte County, Virginia","Eleanor Harrison Carr","Gussie Talcott","Alibone","Mrs. Noyes","Miss S. Leadon","Thomas R. Jones of Accomack","Lyman C. Raper","George","Miss Emily Doyle","Aaron Jeffry","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Lt. William Freeman Zeilin, Marine Corps","John Daniel, US Senator","Julian Harrison","Eugene O'Locke","Includes tintypes of Judd Brush, and Walter and Edna Brush, and a framed daguerreotype of Mary Venable Grigsby.","Grigsby Family Photograph Albums Three small leather photograph albums with photographs of friends and family. 1858-1880. Album One Some photographs are labeled incorrectly and there are some photographs without names. N.C. Winthrop Sarah N. Randolph T. Jefferson Randolph Gov. Edward Coles Miss Lizzie ? of Philadelphia Hugh Blair Grigsby McChesney Mr. Peabody General Pendleton Gov. Henry Tazewell Mrs. Henry Tazewell Colonel John Niveson Mrs. John Niveson Mrs. Tazewell Gov. L.W. Tazewell Col. John N. Tazewell Mrs. Skipwith (photograph of a painting) Mrs. Isaac Coles William Nivison Mrs. D. Allihone (Allibone) (J. Austin, Edmonia) Captain Lahrbush (age 109) Mrs. Lilly Berghman Charles Campbell J. Nelson Tappon Col William Lamb Dr. Hugh L. Hodge Jennie Schwartz Clement G. Owens Conway Robinson, Jr.   Album Two Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. Unknown Badford Unknown Winthrop Mrs. J.G. Payton Major J. Gardner Payton Mary N. Payton Susan W. Payton J. Gardner Payton, Jun. Mrs. Leander McCormick Cousin Lucy McCormick Ella J. Bradford W. McCormick Emira Louise McCormick Robert S. McCormick Anne Reubina McCormick Lucy Virginia McCormick Mrs. J McChesney Charles E. Deans W. Noyes Mrs. J. Henry John Henry Mrs. Trimble Unknown Grigsby Miss Harriet Nash Dr. E.E. Balfour Delaney Chandler Warren Moore Chandler A. J. Smith Mrs. John Henry William W. Henry Mrs. William W. Henry Hugh Blair Grigsby Miss Allebone   Album Three Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. John B. Whitehead Mrs. J. B. Whitehead Henry C. Whitehead Miss Emily H. Whitehead (John) B. Whitehead William C. Whitehead Daria Griffith Mrs. Griffith Reia White Charles Reed Mrs. W.L. (Scott) William L. (Scott) Mrs. Lucy A. Morton Mrs. Ann Allen Mr. Hogan Mrs. Hogan Miss Maria Hogan Miss Emma Early Mrs. James D. Davidson James D. Davidson Greenlea Davidson Charles Davidson Robert Davidson Gen. Jenkins Robert Tunstall Hugh Grigsby Whitehead","*Unknown Provenance, Photographs Without Names, and Outdoor Scenes, circa 1860 to c. 1920.","Approximately 50 unnamed photographs","Daguerreotype of an unknown child","Group photo of a black family, circa 1880, includes mother, father, son and twin daughters","*Unknown provenance of photgraphs with names. Many of these photographs may belong to Hugh Blair Grigsby who collected photographs of friends and famous people.","Mary Jeffery Wells and Paul Wells, Jr. \nSusie Amesten","President Chester Arthur","Mrs. Purley Date Bayler","Beer (female)","Beverington","Cordelia","Francis DeCordy","L. P. Godwin","Colonel William Lamb","Bessie Locke","Marjorie Lowell","James Lyons","McCormick","Bessie McDonald","H. E. Parminte","Arnold Walke","Lizzie Wiley","Daniel Webster, copy of a print \"from the last Picture ever taken\"","*Outdoor Scenes","White house with striped awning, postcard from John W. Edgar","Dark shingled house, 1104 Weston (3 copies)","Street scene, labeled \"A typical street scene in Abacia Town\"","Old Masonic Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia Postcard from M. M. Galt to W. W. Galt","New York and Virginia Steamboat advertising card","The Fisher Girl, Corner of Main and Church Street, Norfok, Virginia","Mormon Tabernacle (2 scenes)","Bust","Obelisk","Dark shingled house (probably 1104 Weston)","Drawing of a sailboat","Three women, two men and two children on porch of white house","Primarily correspondence of Capt. William Wilson Galt with his wife Mary Blair Grigsby Galt and their sons, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt. Letters are written from California, Charlotte County, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Other letters are between Grigsby family members, particularly to Hugh Carrington Grigsby, the brother of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. William Wilson Galt's letters are written on while on voyages to California, Mexico, Cyprus, Gibraltar, the Azores, and Italy. One letter is dated 1898 April 30, the day before the Battle of Manila Bay while on board the USS Raleigh which was engaged in the battle. Letters from Eastern Publishing Company, a potential publisher of \"The Battle of Manila Bay,\" who were unable to publish the book. Accounts concerning the estate of Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby, the mother-in-law of William Wilson Galt.","Envelopes that did not match correspondence. Addressed to Hugh Blair Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, William R. Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and William Wilson Galt.","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\".","Taxes related to the estate, 1890-1894; invoices for items paid by or charged to the estate, many of them by Mrs. Grigsby prior to her death, with receipts and canceled checks (1889-1898); poem, possibly written by William Wilson Galt, and probably about his mother-in-law, Mary V. Grigsby; copies of deeds and other legal documents, beginning in 1882; notebook with entries for expenditures in regard to Mary V. Grigsby's estate (1891-1894) and receipts of payments made to Grigsby Family members during the division of the estate, particularly the sale of Virginia bonds in 1894. Some items concern administrative matters that carried over from the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby who died in 1881. Mary Blair Grigsby Galt was an administrator to his estate.","A photocopy of a Galt family tree with notation, \"This chart was made in 1934 by Rogers Harrison Galt, in collaboration with Mary Meares Galt\".  The chart begins with Samuel Galt (circa 1700-1761).","Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of the Naval Record of Captain William Wilson Galt entitled \"Record of William Wilson Galt, Captain (S C) U.S.N.\" The record begins in 1877 and ends in 1925 when he retired. Gives a short biographical background which was noted on his entrance examination in 1877. October 30 letter to Paymaster W. W. Galt from R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, thanking him and commending him for the rescue of the disabled schooner \"Express\" and bringing her safely to Key West harbor; 1899 July 29 letter from the Secretary of the Navy with an excerpt from a letter from Captain J. B. Coghlan praising Paymaster Galt in sailing through rough seas to deliver a pump to the \"Raleigh\" just before the Manila Bay attack. Handwritten on cover page, \"For A.G. Zimermann, Jr.\"","List of new members to the National Grigsby Family Society.","Typed poem written by William Wilson Galt entitled \"July the 9th, 1897\" with handwritten notes \"Birthday of his wife-Mary B. Galt\" and \"written by WW Galt \u0026 mailed from Algiers, Africa, 14 Augt 97-.\" Handwritten poem about death and living in the present, author unknown.","Report cards of Hugh Galt from Smithville High School, 1897 June 14 and 1899 February. 1899 invoices from the Episcopal Male Academy for Mrs. W. W. Galt for the expenditures of Willie Galt. Letter from Instructor Elizabeth A. Rowe, \"Miss Mary C. Galt has successfully completed an elementary course in Botany,\" dated 1915 February.","Artifacts have been removed from the collection and filed in the Mss. Artifact Collection.","The collection contains moldy material and is shelved separately.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Eastern Publishing Co","United States. Navy. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"accessrestrict_heading_ssm":["Conditions Governing Access:"],"accessrestrict_tesim":["Collection is open to all researchers. 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Mary Blair Grigsby married William W. Galt in 1881. The collection contains papers of various members of the Grigsby family, particulary Hugh Blair Grigsby who was a historian and Chancellor of The College of William and Mary and his son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby who lived his entire life at the family farm, Edgehill, in Charlotte County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe collection also contains the personal papers and some navy material of William W. Galt, U. S. Navy Paymaster and author of a book on the Battle of Manila Bay. Extensive correspondence to and from all the members of his family is included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBoth these groups contain correspondence, genealogy, financial papers and personal papers. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Galt Family resided in Norfolk, Virginia and the Grigsby Family at Edgehill, Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGift of the Zimermann family of Susan Galt, daughter of William W. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e  ","\u003cp\u003eThe Galt Family was from Norfolk, Virginia. William Wilson Galt, a Naval officer, lived at various addresses in Norfolk and overseas. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Venable Carrington, also of Norfolk, Virginia, then later of Charlotte County, Virginia. Hugh Blair Grigsby was a historian, president of the Virginia Historical Society and chancellor of William \u0026amp; Mary. Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt had 6 children: Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert W. Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susan D. Galt and Carrington G. Galt. These Galt Papers are the family papers of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, William Wilson Galt and their children. Includes letters written to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt before her marriage to William Wilson Galt. Includes some Naval correspondence of William Wilson Galt, but also check subseries 4 , the personal papers of William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThis sub-series is primarily comprised of letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues from 1863-1927. Correspondents and recipients include William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and others. Considerable number of letters are between other Galt family members and their friends, family, and colleagues. William Wilson Galt was a Navy Paymaster and wrote letters to his family from all over the world. Topics of this correspondence include the courtship of his wife, family news such as births, deaths, and job changes, the financial and parental administration of his home, his naval career, his publishing career, and Masonic Lodge business. See also the sub-series for each family member for more correspondence and papers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues; Handwritten copy of Galt's application for Assistant Paymaster with the Navy, dated 1876 March 20, and resignation as Junior Deacon at Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia, dated 1878 April 9; Reference letters written on behalf of Galt by T. M. Barner of Norfolk, Virginia, 1871, and Banking House of Burruss, Son, \u0026amp; Co. of Norfolk, Virginia, 1873. 1878 January 25, confidential letter from C.P. Thompson noting that Galt's application was possibly complicated by the fact that Galt's two brothers were also in the Navy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLove letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby, to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Carrington Grigsby and from S. C. Daniel at Hampden-Sydney College to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 February 21 Hampton Sidney anniversary invitation. 1879 February 5 fun letter from William Wilson Galt, approved by Mary B. Grigsby, future mate, to Hugh Blair Grigsby saying in part, \"I have the honor respectfully to transmit herewith a requisition for a mate for this vessel...\" with an attached \"Jewel\" requisition, and1879 April 22 and 26 letters from William Wilson Galt to Hugh Blair Grigsby asking to court and marry his daughter, Mary Blair Grigsby. Correspondence about his position as an assistant Navy Paymaster. 1879 May 27 letter to James S. Galt from assistant Paymaster William Wilson Galt appointing him clerk to the Pay Office at the Naval Station in Key West, Florida, plus related correspondence about the appointment.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from J. H. Dillard (Mary Blair Grigsby's cousin), father William Richard Galt, friend and naval colleague C. P. Thompson; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 October 30 letter from R.W. Thompson thanks Galt for rescuing the officers and crew of the disabled schooner, Empress.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from parents, sister Molly, C. P. Thompson; letter from L. R. Hamersly, publisher of \"United Service\" publication, regarding article William Wilson Galt wrote on Key West Naval Station.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Barton Myers, father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and brother Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, brother Rogers, J. H. Dillard, C. P. Thompson, A. K. Micheler, C. Hubbell; letter from Livingston W. Bethel, mayor of Key West, regarding James S. Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby. Invitation to wedding of Elizabeth Easley and William Carrington Lancaster on 1880 September 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby's mother Mary V. Grigsby; clipping of advertisement for William Richard Galt's school.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from C. P. Thompson; Copies of general orders 255 and 256 from Navy Department.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChristmas cards sent to William Wilson Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie; letter, written in Spanish, to William Wilson Galt from Mrs. M. A. Thornbury of Albany, GA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Annie Galt (William's sister); letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; William Wilson Galt's ticket to the Leap Year Ball at the Odd Fellows Hall on 1881 January 13.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Dinner party invitation to William Wilson Galt from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Photograph negatives of unidentified subjects.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Postcards to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Grigsby. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Corinne and Frank (no last names given) from Key West, E. O. Locke; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin P. E. Pearl. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin Samuel W. Morton. Most letters refer to failing health and eventual death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from Walker M. Hill, Freddie Venable, Robert Winthrop, C. Carrington, \"Sue\" from Stockdale, Nannie Hannah, and Mary F. Vaughn. Most letters express condolences for death of Hugh Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother James Galt and Angela Baldwin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Bob, brother Jim, E. O. Locke, Virginia Ritchie, J. H. Dillard, and anonymous writer who signed only \"A Friend\" to his or her note; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Cynthia B. T. Lohman.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim, sister Susan W. W. Galt, and E. O. Locke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie, sister Susan W. W. Galt, cousin Jane, and T. L. Skinner.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt, sister Annie, brother Jim, and brother Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from brother Hugh Carrington Grigsby concerning the exchange of Mary's share in Edgehill farm in Charlotte County, Virginia for property in Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Aunt J. W. R. Galt, T. W. Clark, and E. O. Locke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and E. O. Locke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; Program for Yorktowne Centennial Commission's Promenade Concert and Hop on October 18, 1881.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brothers Bob and Jim; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William's father William Richard Galt and sister Annie.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from S. G. Baylor.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from A. K. Micheler, S. Hubbell, cousin Kate, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother Rogers, and mother Mary W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from cousin Lance Watkins and William's sister Annie; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt's mother Mary V. Grigsby from Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt. Most correspondence relates to the wedding of William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. Drawings of various persons, animals, weapons, and musical instruments.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William's sister Molly, William's brother Bob, and Mary's cousin J. W. Morton; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and sister Annie; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; drawing of William Wilson Galt's martins while deployed in Santo Domingo, drawn by William.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from uncle George, father William Richard Galt, brother Jim, Thomas C. Walton, and S. F. Earle; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, cousin Leila, Mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, Emma Bates, Lizzie Boykin, William's sister Susan W. W. Galt, and \"M. F. V.\" of Franklin County, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from uncle George; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, and William's sister Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and Mary V. Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Nannie Hannah, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Molly; letter to cousin Lizzie from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from N. G. Wilson, Charlie Anisdue, C. W. Littlefield, R. W. Ball, N. P. Markham, and brother Bob; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Susan W. W. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, T. W. Lester, and A. E. L. Lester; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Clara Morris; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby; letter to \"Alice\" from Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Robert Wilson, and Mary V. Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Robert Wilson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from J. W. Stewart; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susan W. W. Galt and Clara Morris; letter to Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter written by G. R. Pavis certifying that he \"exhonerates Dr. John M. Galt from all charges that have been or may be brought against him,\" dated 1882 October 23.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and E. B. Baylor; letter to Hugh Carrington Grigsby from Lyon G. Tyler; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Fannie Barringer, Sallie Jones, \"Evaline\", and \"Langhorne\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Nannie Hannah.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Mary A. Galt (William's grandmother).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother John Galt, brother Jim Galt, uncle George, Thom Donough, Thom Caswell, Robert Winthrop, S. D. Greeve, Charlie Anisdue, J. D. Doyle, and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt; primary focus of all August correspondence congratulates Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt on the birth of their son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt on 1883 August 3.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Sallie Jones; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Emma Bates and Sterling E. Edmunds on 1883 September 12.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from grandmother S. M. Christian; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Susan W. W. Galt; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle George, brother Rogers, brother Bob, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, E. O. Locke, T. W. Lester, Edward D. Washburn, and J. M. West; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, \"MLC\" from Mulberry Hill, Virginia, and Nannie Hannah; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Jim Galt from brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Alex, \"Neal\", and \"Angel\"; letters to Jim were generally concerned with his failing health; letters dated late June through early July express condolences to Galts regarding Jim's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Bob, sister Annie, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Charlie Anisdue; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Mary W. Galt; receipt from George P. Zurhorst for (William's brother) John Galt's funeral expenses, dated 1885 January 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, mother Mary W. Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Zander, brother Rogers, brother Bob, grandmother S. M. Christian, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Charlie Anisdue, G. L. Dyer, C. A. Stanly, William T. Saunders, and Dr. Donald Phais; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Bancroft Gherardi; telegram to William Richard Galt from Mary Blair Galt. Much of the correspondence in June is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's second son, William Richard.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby, William Wilson Galt, Robert Winthrop, Hallie R. Grier; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; postcard to Mary Blair Galt from Mary V. Grigsby. Prescription for quinine treatment for William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from uncle James D. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin Emily, Nannie Bobbing, Annie Galt, Mary W. Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin P. E. Pearl, L. B. Cary, and John B. Phase.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and mother Mary V. Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Harriet Gridley and Eluior Allen.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from cousin Emily; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Davidson, and George K. Mullin, proprietor of Luray Inn in the Shenandoah Valley. Advertisements for Luray Inn attached to Mullin's letter to Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Xander and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William Richard Galt; letter to father William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt and Louisa Baxter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, W. T. Churtain, and Barton Myers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; Easter card to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Winthrop.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and W. Farvot Walk; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and aunt Molly; William Wilson Galt's invitation to join Cosmos Club in San Francisco as extended by W. R. Wheeler and S. E. Tucker, dated 1891 November 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; two photographs, one is too damaged to distinguish the subject, the second is seemingly a photo of William Wilson Galt with four of his children, presumably Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, and Robert Ware Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, uncle John Whitehead, Kate Venable, Olga Dour, and M. H. Macrae; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to grandfather William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, father-in-law William Richard Galt, sister-in-law Annie Galt, and Emma Prud.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Annie Galt, and M. R. Catlin; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, sister-in-law Molly, sister-in-law Annie, brother-in-law Bob, and father-in-law William Richard Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Emily Galt, Annie Galt, Sallie Aibinson, M. H. Macrae, Eustace B. Rogers, and Lucie Watkins; letter from \"Howard\" to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Zena Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to Mary Blair Galt from Eustace B. Rogers.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from C. A. Stanly, G. W. Crusselle, E. A. Morecock, and F. M. Bostwick; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susie Galt, Mary M. Galt, Sue B. Glennon, M. H. Macrae, and W. L. Cosby. Much of the correspondence in this period is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's daughter Susie Alexina.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Molly Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from cousin Lucy and Charles Swift; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers, son William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, John S. Williams, and Acting Secretary of the Navy William McAdoo; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, C. L. Loyale, and Emily V. Galt; telegrams to William Wilson Galt from George Brown and Shields; invitation to wedding of Guilielma Lawton and Abram Carrington Read on 1894 October 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Secretary of the Navy Hilary Abner Herbert, and Dr. John Wyeth; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. P. Lawrence, and W. A. Boykin; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from \"Charles\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from J. Saunders Taylor and T. F. Rogers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letter to daughter Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to son Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to T. F. Rogers from Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from R. M. Wells and William A. Varty, Jr.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Catharine Sampson and Richard Harrison Jackson on 1897 January 6.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Edmund S. Ruffin and Rupert W. Tomlin, R. M. Wells, F. A. Salomonson, Hammond B. Gayfer, A. K. Micheler, M. B. Crowell, and S. Cleburne Browne; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Marie B. Sheppard; invitation to wedding of Katharyn Salome and John B. Maher on 1897 May 26.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from George Dragoman, George Casanova, Joseph Starkey, and L. Haller Mingarda; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Barton Meyers. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were sent from a variety of locations: Gibraltar, Algiers, Smyrna, Piraeus.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from W. R. Drida; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Dr. Southgate Leigh. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were written from a variety of locations: Smyrna, Gibraltar, Algiers, Tangier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, F. Scinicariello, Horatio Sprague, and H. L. Gregg; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; postcards to wife Mary Blair Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, and sister Mollie Galt from William Wilson Galt; menus from Hotel-Restaurant de la Paix and Grand Hotel Brunate; bill for plumbing services from E. E. Guy \u0026amp; Sons in Norfolk, Virginia; William Wilson Galt's letters and postcards were written from Genoa, Rome, and Mersina, Italy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, nephew Rogers Harrison Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary H. Boyd, Dr. Alexander Duane, Dr. Southgate Leigh, Ada Harvey, J. T. Van Patten, and the Army-Navy Journal; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, including photographs of a torpedo gust leaving the tube when fired from the Raleigh at Mersina, after it left the tube, entering the water after it was fired, about 10 feet from the ship as the torpedo entered in for its course towards the target. Letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt, including one photograph of Dr. Marsteller and WWG, Mersina, 1897 November 25, USS Raleigh; letter to children Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt , and Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt, including a chart detailing the cities and ports visited by the USS Raleigh over nearly a one year period; letter to aunt Molly Galt from William Richard Galt; Reference letter written by William Wilson Galt on behalf of J. T. Van Patten.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Charles H. Eldridge, Max Rosenberg, Demege, Reid, \u0026amp; Co., and Delmege, Forsythe, \u0026amp; Co.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lara, Dr. Alexander Duane, Virginia Mason, Emma Prud, Lizzie Boykin, Mary E. Carrington, Annie Watkins, Susan Morton, and Alice Green; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to J. B. Coghlan from William Wilson Galt; invitation to celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Military Service Institution of the United States on February 10.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, and J. T. Van Patten; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Saunders, \"Belle\", E. H. Marsteller, and T. W. Wood \u0026amp; Sons; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to all children from William Wilson Galt. Topics include William Wilson Galt's observations of the people and lifestyle of Hong Kong and the oncoming Spanish-American War.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and Henry Romeike; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, Alexander Galt, I. B. McPhail, Emma Prud, T. Hall \u0026amp; Mingardo, Anne Letham, A. S. Kenny, and \"Belle\"; letter to children from William Wilson Galt; translation of a proclamation by the Governor-General of the Philippines; clipping from Army and Navy Journal relating William Wilson Galt's good health after Battle of Manila Bay; printed picture of USS Raleigh; newspaper clipping relating death of Captain Charles Vernon Gridley (William Wilson Galt is mentioned in the article as having reported the death to the Navy Department). Most of William Wilson Galt's letters deal with the Battle of Manila Bay (1898 May 1). Included in his letter to Mary Blair Galt on May 1 is a hand-drawn map of the American battle plan.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and Katherine Gridley; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, L. B. Cary, W. L. Cosby, \"Lillie\", \"Sue\", and J. G. Shackelford.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, Emily Galt, J. G. Shackelford, L. B. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Lyon G. Tyler; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to \"Miss Nannie\" from William Richard Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, W. J. Upshur, and W. L. Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Annie Galt, J. G. Shackelford, P. B. Eggleston, Stern Brothers, Larkin Soap Company, Emily Watkins, W. L. Cosby, and Alice B. Greer; invitation to wedding of Cecile Amelie and Cornelius de Witt on 1898 November 15.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son Robert Ware Galt, son William Richard Galt, and son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Mary Carrington Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, son William Richard Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, W. A. Boykin, J. P. Lawrence, J. C. Byenes, and N. Sherwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and C. L. Chamberlaine; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lottie Carrington, Marie Marsteller, W. A. Boykin, B. Boykin, L. B. Cary, C. M. Meginley, and J. G. Shackelford; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Bessie Daniel. Invitations to wedding of Rosalie Smith and Dr. Isaac Carrington Harrison on January 24, Katharine Storrow and William C. Scott on February 21. Program for 10th Anniversary Service at St. John's Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. Lakewood, New Jersey Railroad timetable.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Mann L. Quarles and Dr. William T. Bull; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, cousin Margaretta Clingh, Annie Galt, Dr. Alexander Duane, N. C. Lalcolt, C. M. Meginley, J. G. Shackelford, and W. L. Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from E. J. Bogart and L. B. McPhail; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rogers Galt, W. L. Cosby, and Inez Wichus Montague; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. with a collection of stamps included. Invitation to wedding of Susan Hedge Amsden and Carl Sutherland Parker on 1899 June 7, Emily Louisa Sawyer and John Nichols Moore on 1899 June 28.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and \"Lillie\"; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; freight bill from Southern Railway Co. for William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, Charles H. Consolvo and Edward C. Cheshire, and Mann L. Quarles; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, N. Sherwell, J. B. Lovett, W. S. Friend, Leopold Levy, and Jackson \u0026amp; Co.; letter to W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; invitation to wedding of Clara Fuller and Philip Andrews on 1899 August 16; advertisement for Hoge Memorial Military Academy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Gerry W. Simpson and the New York Yacht Club; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. B. Lovett, W. L. Cosby, Marjorie March, and J. G. Shackelford; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Lucy Watkins, and Alexander Martin. Much of the correspondence relates to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt starting college at William \u0026amp; Mary.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy Watkins, Sue Watkins, George H. Watkins, and Hugh Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from brother William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, John Lloyd Newcomb, William Read Martin, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, N. Sherwell, \"Lloyd\", and \"Joe\"; invitation to Twentieth Annual Celebration of the Sigma Rho Delta Literary Society of the Shenandoah Valley Academy on May 4.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Dr. Southgate Leigh, George H. Watkins, George L. R. Stevens, Wright, Kay, \u0026amp; Co., and Lyon G. Tyler.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, and J. F. Carr; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Eva C. Lalcolt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Bob Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, Dr. Southgate Leigh, William Read Martin, and C. Vernon Spratley; Prescription written by Dr. Alexander Duane for Mary Carrington Galt; Wright, Kay, \u0026amp; Co. catalog for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Includes a 1900 August 16 letter from L.D. Starke.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, R. H. Townley, and Arent Schuyler Crowninshield; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, Molly Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Lucius F. Cary, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, Elsie S. Hannah, George H. Watkins, Lucy Watkins, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, and Wright, Kay, \u0026amp; Co.; bill from Hospital St. Vincent de Paul for services rendered to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, C. Vernon Spratley, George H. Watkins, George Pugh, J. E. Williams, Lucius F. Cary, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and Dr. Southgate Leigh; letter to Annie Galt from William Richard Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, cousin \"Bob\" given), W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Lucius F. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Thomas H. Carter. Invitation to wedding of Martha Cabell Bouldin and Albert Humes Gentry on 1901 July 24.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Sue\"; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, John Lloyd Newcomb, D. C. Watkins, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; mathematics word problem.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis and Cornelia McBlair; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and William Read Martin; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, Mary Daniel, and Cornelia McBlair; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and Sam Daniel.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Cornelia McBlair, William Read Martin, Mary B. Daniel, and Wright, Kay, \u0026amp; Co.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Annie Galt; invitation to wedding of Emily Cary and Thomas Marshall, Jr. on 1901 November 12; description of \"Paul Jones\" mixer dance.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Laura Sherwood Picking; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Cornelia McBlair, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Mary B. Daniel, William Read Martin, and \"Joe\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Flea\"; Manila Day Reunion Poem by Commander Corwin P. Rees.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Molly Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Jul H. Watkins, and \"Elsie\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from R. G. Skerrett and B. F. Coble; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Agnes Douglas West, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., M. J. Morton, and Lily B. Cary; receipt for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt's board at University of Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and R. G. Skerrett; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; a poem entitled \"At Sea\" written by William Wilson Galt; William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Hong Kong and Singapore.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from W. D. Southhall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Carroll R. Wright, Jr.; letter to J. W. Patterson from Mary Blair Galt; invitation to wedding of Mattie Lacey and Thomas J Pennybacker on1903 September 9. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Yokohama, Nagasaki and Kobe, Japan, Chefoo [Yantai] and Tsingtau [Qingdao], China, and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Daniel Barnes; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from A. H. Flint. Invitation to wedding of Ruth Waldron and Frank Peard Thomas on 1904 January 12, Minnie Bolling and James Duncan Puller on 1904 February 3, Lucy Daniel and Charles Kingston von Weise on 1904 June 29, Ethel Sharp and Ralph Mancill Griswold on 1904 July 28. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily from Manila Bay, Hong Kong, Naples, and Gibraltar.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan, Thorvald Solberg, and the Virginia Club of Norfolk; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Lewis Crenshaw. Library of Congress document regarding William Wilson Galt's book \"The Battle of Manila Bay\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rhoderick H. Watkins, and Janice H. Read; Postcards to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from D. D. E. and anonymous; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Sniky Byers, Louise Bocereeau, \"Stuart\", \"Mac\" (female), and \"Dave\"; postcard to Mary Carrington Galt from anonymous; letter to Aaron Marx from Claude Swanson.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from R. H. W.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, L. B. Cox, Sniky Byers, H. J. Putnam \u0026amp; Co., R. H. Payn, H. G. McCormick, and R. Stuart Royer; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from \"E. W. C.\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Guy S. Lurty, and \"Stuart\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from J. J. Vogel and Dr. J. B. Murphy; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Bill Oglesby, E. W. Lawson, and Daisy Eggleston; letter to Mary Meares Galt from Rogers Galt; Robert Ware Galt's Navy enlistment papers, dated 1906 November 30, listing his examination date as 1907 April 16; invitation to wedding of Gertrude Abyvon Walke and Edward Dickinson Tayloe on October 25. Two letters written as poems to \"Uncle Bill\" from Rogers H. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Leonard Draper, J. E. Duke and G. A. D. Galt at the \"Soldiers Home\" in Richmond, Virginia; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Lily B. Cary, T. Catesby Jones, and cousin \"Bettie\"; Advertisements and reviews. Letter form E.B. Roy in response to Galt's concern that his Pay Director term is for three years instead of four years.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt and H. H. Ewing; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt and William Richard Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, and Mary Carrington Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from George J. Durfey and telegram fro Hugh Blair G. Galt announcing \"Made the degree all right.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Bettie Marton. Invitations to weddings of Basil Gordon Montague and Lt. Col. George Barnett 1908 January 1, Elizabeth Welsh Galt and William Davidson 1908 January 16, Fanny Lewis Bouldin and Thomas Sprattley 1908 February 26, Elizabeth Virginia Jones and Joseph Hugh Neville 1908 April 16, Hilda Bateson and Laurance Jones 1908 June 18, Lily Brooke Booker and William Cutler Cole 1908 September 5, Evelyn Byrd Trigg and George Harris Sargeant, Jr. 1908 September 15, May Annette Luttmer and Rishworth Nicholson 1908 November 5, Anne McMaster and Davis Wills Jordan 1909 October 20, Margaret Nash Old and John Stone Stump, Jr. 1909 November 3, and Gladys Gertrude Hethorn and Wilford Grigsby Epes 1909 November 24. Note from Thomas E. Watkins 1909 March 25 saying that Carrington is very sick.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt and Louise Lelden; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt. Invitation to wedding of Delle Fay Norris and Henry Allen Pearson on February 2. Letter of condolence about the death of Roger Galt from James Riddle 1910 August 27 .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Susie Alexina Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Mary C. Carrington, and W. L. Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, William Richard Galt, Alexander Galt, Annie Read, J. Watkins Lacy, Sara R. Martin, and Agnes E. Lancaster; invitation to wedding of Helen Howard and Charles Clifford Gill on April 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Robert Ware Galt, and \"Betty\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Edwin Brockenbrough.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Nannie C. Bolling, and W. L. Cosby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to Mary Blair Galt from W. L. Cosby; invitation and program for Susie Alexina Galt's graduation ceremony at the College for Women in Columbia, South Carolina on June 6. Invitations to weddings of Louise Keeling Taylor and John Wright Stribling June 12, Lois Drake Millard and Frank Edwin Preston Uberroth June 22, Nancy Collins Nash and Logan Cresap June 29, Lela Coles Bouldin and Oscar Lane Shewmake June 26, Katharine Jones and Reginald Page June 27, Mary Ambler Willcox and Worrall Reed Carter July 2, Lilly Johnson Poor and Henry Morris Johnston July 9.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from R. C. Marshall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Lucy Gray Harrison and H. A. Hunter; letter to Williamsburg, Virginia Postmaster from Lucy Pemberton, seeking addresses of relatives of late Hugh Blair Grigsby. Invitations to weddings of Cora Isabel Westcott and Laurence Stowell Adams August 1, Maude Walker and Charles Semmes Stanworth September 18, Lottie Washington Lambert and John Walton Grandy, Jr. September 19, and Dorothy Evleth Brown and Stewart Varona Hellings September 30.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt and Philip Andrews informing Galt that he has been awarded a \"Special Meritorious Medal\" for his actions in the Battle of Manila Bay. Invitations to weddings of Marie Louise Ryan and George Wirt Simpson on October 2, 1912, Susan Barnett Persons and Lewis Bowen McBride on October 9, Eloise Hirst and William Couper, on October 9, Virginia Klein Cooke and Edward Keville Glennan on October 9, Flournoy Adams Hopkins and Gilbert Alexander Boswell Eliott on October 10, Emily Ward and Otto Barten McLean on, October 17, and Clare Beatrice Rudgard Wigg and Newton Armistead Coggsdale on October 19.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and nephew Rogers H. Galt; Christmas card from W. L. Cosby. Invitations to weddings of Susan Pendleton Howard and Hartwell Heathe Hume on November 6, Josephine Engelhard Boylan and Ellsworth Harper Van Patten on November 23, Mary Lewis Sharp and Irving Brinton Holley on November 27, and Emily Fuller Johnston and Joshua Warren White on December 14.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, and Lucy Pemberton; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from Mary Meares Galt; invitation to wedding of Harriotte Jones Winchester and Edward Griffith Dodson on January 29. List of members of the Puff Club (a business men's club in Norfolk, Virginia), with attached memos and poem entitled \"The Campaign of the Puffs against the Great Destroyer.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and William Richard Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, and Robert Ware Galt; invitation to wedding of Bessie Armistead Doyle and Joseph Virginius Bidgood, Jr. on October 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William W. Galt from Florence J. Grant and Maria Ward Skelton; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Belle Boykin, and Maria Ward Skelton; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letter to Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels from William Wilson Galt; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from William Wilson Galt; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; Galt's letters to Daniels, Martin, and Thom are regarding his request for a promotion to Rear Admiral upon his retirement.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from John R. Edwards; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carrington G. Galt, Annie Galt, and E. B. Martin; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert W. Shultice from S. B. Avis; letter to W. H. Venable from Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from W. H. Venable; invitation to wedding of Alice Louise Preston and Albert Weston Grant, Jr. on October 17.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Blair Jordan; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William W.  Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Ward Skelton Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and Susie Alexina Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Alfred George Zimmerman, Annie Galt, John M. Galt, Secretary of the Navy Edwin Wenby, T. S. Dunaway, George L. Hunt, Philip Andrews, John Teicher, Joseph W. Eggleston, A. Closdon, Frank Lester, John S. Bottimore, \"Alfred\", \"Aleck\", and \"Frank\"; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and William Richard Galt; letter to Annie Galt from C. G. Smith; letter to Dr. Pickrell from Annie Galt; letter to Hugh Blair from Aunt Molly and carbon copy of his answer.  Much of the correspondence in 1922 is regarding William Wilson Galt's health as in that year he had his right foot amputated and suffered from pneumonia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Ward Skelton Galt, Annie Galt, Zander Galt, \"Alfred\" (husband of daughter Susie), Hugh Blair Galt, Mrs. A. G. Zimermann and James B. Denny; letter to sister Susie from William Wilson Galt; letter to brother Zander from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt, William R. Galt and Hugh Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, letter to Bill from Zander; letter from Billy Galt to Grandfather; list of stockholders of Lynnhaven Beach and Park Co.; 1923 December 23 letter from J. H. D. to \"Dill\" with an attached news clipping \"Dr. J.H. Dillard to visit Africa\". 1924 March 3 letter from William Wilson Galt to his son includes a poem; 1923 July 13 letter from Hugh Blair Galt to William Wilson Galt also includes a poem. Most of the correspondence during these years are typed or carbons of typed letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitations to marriages and other events, plus a few calling cards. A dried plant was transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection Mss. 1.03.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Mary Galt from Hugh G. Grigsby, William Galt, Annie Galt, Mrs. Conway Robinson, M. L. Nowlin, Laure E. Read, Carrington Galt and Roger Galt.  Letters to William Galt from Roger Galt, P. A. Williams, Louise H. Carter, Mary B. Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Meares Galt.  Includes a note from W. R. Galt and a letter from William Galt Hubbell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Galt, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, A. K. Micheler, and Virginia (illegible last name); letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carmela Loyale, George Chappell, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, Louisa L. Read, Nannie Winston, Bradford (illegible first name), Lizzie Boykin, and Kate Gaulding.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to Hugh Blair Galt from \"Aunt Molly\",\" Elsie\", Emily M. Watkins, J. Morton, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy D. Thornton and Cordelia McBlair. Letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt while on the USS Kentucky. Letter to William Wilson Galt from Mary. Letter to Granddaddy or Grandpa from William R. Galt, Jr., and unknown. Letter to Granddaddy and Mamie from William R. Galt, Jr. Letter to Grandma from Grandson who was in Vallejo, California. Letters to Mother from Mary B. G. Galt and Robert. Letters to \"Father\" from \"Alfred\", \"Susie\", Robert W. Galt, and \"Will\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters to William Wilson Galt from nephew John M. Galt, Maria, Mary B. Grigsby and Louise H. Carter. Letters to Mary B. G. Galt from cousin Cantey E. Reed, \"Annie\", \"M. L. Y.\", C.A . Stanely, Margaret B. Roper, \"Susan\", \"Dorothy\", Susie Crane, Sarah S. Read and others. Letters to family from Robert W. Galt, Susie D. Galt, Mary Galt and Carrington Galt. Includes a letter to William Wilson Galt from S. T. Early in which Early sends him a branch of the original Poets Laurel, and a letter from William Lamb, T. M. Whitehurst and John B. Jenkins asking William Galt to donate some land to the City of Norfolk. A legal document from Allegheny County about an 1837 debt of Andrew Fudge.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo carbon typescripts of a short biography of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvitation, newspaper articles and rough drafts with a typescript of Hugh B. G. Galt's speech on the Cape Henry Lighthouse Celebration at Cape Henry, Virginia in 1939.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with Estelle Haskins, daughter of Bettie Morton. Bettie Morton was a servant in the Galt household at \"Oak Grove\" in Charlotte County. Estelle and her mother live in a house on the former \"Oak Grove\" property. Estelle often writes for help with legal problems and financial problems. Hugh Blair G. Galt responds with advice, gifts of money and hand-me-down clothes, and often intercedes to help with legal problems. Estelle helps him pack up old books and papers that belonged to the Grigsby family after some property was sold. Some correspondence deals with the land that Bettie Morton receives as the dower of 1/3 of the property of Albert Morton. Hugh Blair G Galt sends Betty Morton a deed to the house, which is given for life on 1925 January 10. Eventually, the entire parcel was sold to the Charlotte County School Board by Homer A. Lester and wife. The land had been conveyed to Mrs. Lester by the Galt family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1934 letter from Galt's nephew \"Bill\"; 1939 article about First National Seashore Park in North Carolina; 1941 letter from Office of the Marshal of the Supreme Court saying seats will be saved for him and Mrs. Galt; 1943 letter from nephew \"Richard\" while in the Army Air Forces Bombardier School in Texas; business card of Henry G. Barbee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotepad from \"The Pocomoke...Guano Company\" with notes on farm products, household products, Morse code, and prices of goods.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport by Miss Elizabeth V. Gaines of Saxe, Virginia on the libraries of Charlotte County, particularly the Edgehill Library of Hugh Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClass schedules, grades, certificates, notes, invoices, assignments and reports of Hugh B.G. Galt. Includes 1899 paper \"The Romantic School in English Poetry\". 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia grades; 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia pass certificates; 1906 document stating \"Degree of Bachelor of Arts conferred, June 12, 1906\"; 1938 bill for the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association; 1939 \"University of Virginia Newsletter\" with article on Virginia's Forest Resources by F.C. Pederson. Undated lecture schedule and notes. University of Virginia report card for November 1901.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAudits of the estate of Mary B. G. Galt by Hugh B. G. Galt, her son and William Wilson Galt, her husband. Includes three copies of 1935 February report \"Second Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary G. Galt, Deceased\"; one copy of 1935 April 9 report \"A Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary B. Galt, Deceased to the present Beneficiaries of the Same.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eConcerns Grigsby Family property \"Edgehill\", located in Charlotte County, Virginia which Mary B. G. Galt inherited from her brother, Carrington Grigsby. Includes 1914 plat of the Charlotte County property, 1914 Deed of Trust note on the property, correspondence with potential purchasers of the property, and correspondence and legal documents on the sale of the property to L. E. Rogers, John O. Walker, and C.E. Hunter in 1916.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1916-1928 correspondence between Otis M. Locke and William Wilson Galt about rental of property in Charlotte County. Mr. Locke rented a piece of property, possibly since 1907, and tried to purchase it a number of times. The property was originally part of the Grigsby estate. 1919-1925 correspondence about selling other parcels of land that were part of the Grigsby estate, including part of the Cardwell Tract. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1936 sale of one part of the Charlotte County, Virginia property to F. Watts Burgess and L. P. White. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1952 sale of the final piece of property to Boyd Hensley. Includes tax statements, county and property maps, and legal documents given to Hugh B. G. Galt by the remaining descendants of Mary B.G. Galt the right to sell the property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten list of some of the furnishings of Mary B. G. Galt with a history of the item.  Includes photographs of some of the paintings.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax documents and correspondence regarding inheritance tax after the death of William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInventory and appraisement of the estate of William Wilson Galt and Mary B. Galt.  Agreement between Carrington G. Galt and his siblings where he releases all his rights to the tangible personal property as a legatee of Mary B. and William Wilson Galt, 1934 July 14.  A ledger with lists and appraisals of estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1934 death certificate of William Wilson Galt; 1934 certification of H. G. G. Galt as executor to William Wilson Galt's estate; 1934 document giving Hugh Blair G. Galt permission to make repairs to 1104 Westover Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia (home of William Wilson Galt); 1934 inventory of 1104 Westover Avenue. Other legal documents between the beneficiaries of William W. and Mary B. G. Galt, 1916 will of William Wilson Galt, financial notes and ledgers and tax documents.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApplication of relief from taxes on property in Charlotte County, Virginia.  Cancelled checks and bank statements.  Correspondence related to tax and banking issues.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and documents of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt as the executor of the estates of both William Wilson Galt and Mary B.G. Galt, his parents. He dealt with all the aspects of the estate: making an inventory of the contents of the house, selling items not wanted by his siblings, organizing papers, fixing up and selling the house, and maintaining accounts and legal forms to document his work. The correspondence with his siblings is often in triplicate. The names of his siblings are William R. Galt, Susan D. Zimermann, and Carrington G. Galt. Items from the home are mentioned, plus items given or on loan to institutions.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger kept by Hugh B. G. Galt as administrator of the personal estate of Hugh Carrington Grigsby. Pages 6-22 include the inventory of personal estate and page 196 includes an account of finances. Between pages 22 and 23 are three loose items: two pages with pencil drawn scenes set in Colorado and probably drawn by Hugh B. G. Galt, and one letter dated 1892 December 27 addressed to \"My precious Mother\" (her mother-in-law) from Mary B. G. Galt about the sadness she feels with the death of her father-in-law. Loose memo book in back of ledger includes a few accounts and notes from 1889. All pages in between are blank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with Fitzgerald Flournoy, Henry Riely, other genealogists, family members and organizations about the Grigsby and Galt families. Of particular note is Fitzgerald Flournoy who organized the Grigsby Papers for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and his writings about different family members. One unpublished report, \"The Lot of the Defeated\" is included. Correspondence with Henry Riely, a lawyer with the firm McGuire, Riely and Eggleston in Richmond, Virginia centers on the Carrington Family. Includes notes on the families and Norfolk Historical Society inquiries.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt by William R. Galt and a handwritten paper on Alexander Galt, the sculptor, by Hugh B. Grigsby with a carbon typescript, published 1863 February 3 in the Richmond Inquirer. A \"Memoria Sacrum\" poem by James Barron Hope in memory of \"Alexander Galt, The Sculptor.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUndated handwritten and typescript of  \"Memoir of John Minson Galt, Jr.\" by W. R. Grigsby. 1941 September issue of \"Virginia Medical Monthly\" with an article on \"Dr. John Minson Galt and the Williamsburg Asylum\" by P. G. Hamlin.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarbon typescript of paper entitled \"Mr. Grigsby: Athlete, Orator, Author\", author and date unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes, correspondence and copies of documents relating to the Grigsby and Galt Families. Includes notes on the Whitehead Family. Other notes on collateral families of Scervant, Ware, Marston, Finch, McPherson, Silvester, and others. Includes a reprint of the 1863 obituary of Captain Reuben Grigsby from the Richmond Enquirer; 1896 article from the Central Presbyterian on the Old Stone Church in Lewistown, Virginia with a mention of Reverend Benjamin Grigsby, the father of Hugh Blair Grigsby and a handwritten copy of the James Galt family Bible. Some reports written by Mary Meares Galt. Includes a note written on a paper bag, \"Home - Woodside, Mrs. Dr. John M. Galt, Dr. John M. Galt, MD - C.S.A. Children, Eva Dulaney Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt\" and a 1870 November 14 invoice for tuition for the \"Misses C. \u0026amp; M. Skinner\" paid by Honorable J. B. Whitehead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1898 April 19 confirmation certification by the Bishop of Southern Virginia in the Ascension Church in Keysville, Virginia. 1938 January 25 letter from the  Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution invitation to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt for membership via John Grigsby or Benjamin Porter.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a 1871 obituary of Judge William Leigh of Halifax County, Virginia.  Most clippings deal with events in the Norfolk, Virginia area, either articles or editorials.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewsletters, brochures and programs from various groups and events. Undated material includes \"General Regulations\" from William \u0026amp; Mary; map of New York City; reproduction map of \"Champlain's Map of New France 1632\"; order from for The George Jaberg Music Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; empty notepad from \"R.J. Edwards, Smithfield, Virginia\"; three copies of \"America,\" one copy of \"Yankee Doodle\" (3\"x2\") as advertisements for W. G. Williams, Smithville, Virginia; advertising card for E. E. Guys of Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript draft of essay on \"The First President of William \u0026amp; Mary,\" also called \"Commissary James Blair,\" dated 1913, typescript of paper, \"Commodore John Paul Jones,\" undated and an 1899 poem written on the Norfolk Boat Club letterhead using both English and German.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBooklet for The Galt Literary Society which was organized by \"the young men of William R. Galt's school.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped transcript of a letter written to W. R. Galt by Colonel John B. Cary of Richmond, Virginia about the Scervant Family, dated 1875 August 16.  Handwritten note on bottom of letter: original of this letter is in the possession of W.R. Galt's granddaughter, Mary M. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate to William R. Galt from The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America saying that he is \"A Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Accas Temple in Richmond, Virginia.\" 1900 May 16.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1903 form letter announcing meeting of the Orient Mark Lodge of Japan; 1903 menu of the \"traditional banquet to the Members of Aloha Temple...in Honolulu; 1907 Funeral Service procedures \"as prescribed by The Grand Lodge of Virginia\"; 1911 bylaws of the Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia; \"Laying of the Cornerstone of St. Andrews Episcopal Church\" by Owen Lodge No. 164 in Norfolk, Virginia 1920 June 30; 1918 February 15 Virginia Masonic Journal Newsletter; February 1917 newsletter \"Atlantic Lodge News\" with an article on William Wilson Galt; The Temple News of Norfolk, Virginia dated 1920 September (Volume 3, Number 9). Includes newspaper clippings about the Masons, William Wilson Galt, and Hugh B. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSpeeches given at the 10th Annual Convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association (undated),  and a paper entitled \"Harmony.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript speech on the History of Masonry.  39 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript address explaining \"certain words and passages of our work that are not very clear in their meaning or application\".   26 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eManuscript speech on the \"source of the Sublime Degree, the foundation of Masonry\".  Gives sources at the end of the paper.  61 pages.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a tribute to William Richard Galt written by James H. Dillard. Originally published in the Southern Churchman, dated 1922 September 25.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal papers of William Wilson Galt which include financial material, business correspondence, material as executor of family members' estates, real estate transactions, tax and insurance documents, news clippings, printed and published written material, papers from his time as Navy Paymaster, and his last will and testament. William Wilson Galt joined the Navy about 1877 and served in the Navy for 50 years. He was a Navy Paymaster for most of those years. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby, the Chancellor of William \u0026amp; Mary from 1871 to 1881.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCalling cards from Galt Family members and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrades for Robert W. Galt and Mary C. Galt during one school session. 1901 tuition invoice to Mrs. J. T. Carr for music lessons on guitar for Hugh Blair Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper and other clippings collected by William Wilson Galt. Some topics are Norfolk, Florida and the Navy. Some clippings are poems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper and other clippings about the Galt Family. Obituaries and articles about Roger H. Galt, William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall leather covered daybook which includes daily notations, addresses, and account information.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInsurance invoices.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tombstone inscription and order for tombstone; \"list of books taken from library at Edgehill Oct. 9th, 1884 by Mrs. William Wilson Galt\"; receipts for payments from the estate; 1881 prenuptial contract between Mary Blair Grigsby and W. W. Galt stating that William Wilson Galt will not interfere with the rents and profits of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby; legal documents with Mary Blair Grigsby Galt as one of the executors of her father's estate; accounts of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather account book from the Norfolk National Bank with approximately seven pages of accounts relating to the estate of Mary B. Grigsby, which include lists of items, possibly as inventories, under the headings: \"Mary Blair Carrington\", \"For Grove/For Edgehill\", and \"Farming Implements\". Also includes an account of the security stock of the Charlotte Banking and Insurance Company belonging to the estate of Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices of interest payment to Robert R. Prentis on note due Joseph B. Whitehead's estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCanceled checks, bank statements, check stub books, deposit slips and bank notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo bank books for Mrs. Mary Blair Galt. Leather notepad wallet moved to Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped list of Galt's expenses when he was a candidate for the House of Delegates. List addressed to the Chairman City Democratic Committee.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Receipts from businesses. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices and receipts for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes receipts for payments to the City Gas Company of Norfolk, and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices and receipts for local and world-wide purchases. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes purchase of a guitar for $7.00 in 1900 and a General Catalogue No. 66 from Montgomery Ward \u0026amp; Co.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, receipts and bonds for the Tidewater Mineral and Oil Corporation and Norfolk-Princess Anne Oil Corporation.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt elected an Honorary Member of St. Johns Masonic Lodge 1908. Carbon copy of a 1911 June 21 letter from William Wilson Galt, as Representative of the United Grand Lodge, to Sir Edward Letchworth, the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge...Freemasons' Hall in England, about the honor conferred upon him. Related Mason material, some about William Wilson Galt, is filed in Sub-Series 3, William R. Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1908 contract for telephone service and a 1916 Virginia State Hunter's License. 1896-1899 insurance records which include a policy, payment receipts of premiums and correspondence.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1881 December 1 Charlotte County, Virginia marriage license between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby with a Minister's Return of Marriage.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt wrote a poem entitled \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". The poem was printed in various publications and eventually incorporated into a book, also called \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". Copies of the poem from various sources, newspaper articles about the poem, and order slips for purchasing the book. Research correspondence and requests for photographs from men who participated in the battle, copyright information and letters from appreciative readers. Some correspondence on the lectures Galt gave on the Battle of Manila Bay.   Note: accounting details from the sale of the book are located with various financial documents as noted on the inventory.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLeather bound diary kept by William Wilson Galt while stationed at Punta de los Cerritos from 1882 April 19-31.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo certificates of membership for the Navy Relief Society; one for Paymaster W. W. Galt and one for Mrs. William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clippings about the Navy, Navy personnel, and William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMembership material for the Navy Mutual Aid Association, Allotment Check transmissions and Statement of Account for his pay. Leave requests from 1903-1906. 1922 letter exchange with the Judge Advocate General about bonds.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport \"574 C\" reconciling statement of William Wilson Galt, Paymaster, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia. for 1st quarter of 1896, and Auditor memos from 1913 and 1914.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eClarence N. Howell is an Assistant Chief Clerk in the Paymaster's Office. In 1907, he accuses the Paymaster's Office of misconduct and mismanagement. William Wilson Galt is investigated and the newspapers carry articles about the situation (see news clipping files). Correspondence includes many letters written to William Wilson Galt from creditors of Clarence N. Howell from 1902 to 1907. Includes the official report written by William Wilson Galt where he answers each accusation. Correspondence to and from William Wilson Galt about the accusations. Folder title used by William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipt slips for navy personnel which include the names of the men.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eChart listing names of men, how many days worked, pay per day, and total pay.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger which is a cash book for the USS. Kentucky (1903-unknown), but also records 1906-1907 sales of \"The Battle of Manila Bay\" on pages 54-63, 89-90. Near the end of the book are entries for the USS Vicksburg from 1902-1903. Loose papers include sheets listing men and their positions on the Boston, the Raleigh, the Baltimore, and other ships. Includes a few paymaster receipts. Printed list of arrival and departure dates and name of ports for the \"Cruise of USS Kentucky\" (1900-1904); 1903 issue of \"The Open Door: Thanksgiving Number\" which includes names of all crew members; 1904 February 20 issue of \"The Open Door\". Correspondence about physical exam before receiving a promotion and other material included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, supply orders, memos, and other supply related material while stationed in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, and Smyrna. Includes a barber bill for 1899 with names of the men, their pay number and rating; 1898 list from the Treasury Department of the \"Values of Foreign Coins\"; handmade card signed by members of the crew entitled \"You May Fire When You are Ready, Gridley, May 1, 1898 to May 1st, 1901\", and a 1898 March 26 letter relieving Galt of duty on the USS Raleigh.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhoto print of \"Genl Dewey\". Receipts from the Grand Hotel in Guatemala, the Kilaneau Volcano House in Hawaii, the Grand Hotel in Yokohama, and the Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita. Pamphlet for the Panic Mail Steamship Company Peru with a list of passengers (1902), and receipt for clothing from \"Ah Sing and Co.\" in Shanghai.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCopy of the \"General Service Code\" with homographic signals, typed extract from 1898 May 27 China Daily Press; 1907 January 19 partial issue of Army and Navy Register; list of \"District Joint Communications Visited\"; 1890 pass for W. W. Galt for San Jose De Gu Temala, Central America; 1871 map of Santo Domingo; prospectus pamphlet for the Ostrander Repeating Gun Company, and a pamphlet for the Ostrander Gun.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1898 July 9 order to report to the USS Delmonico; note giving the time of the \"Sword presentations \u0026amp; c to officers of the Navy\"; 1902 appointment and commission as Pay Inspector in the Navy, with the rank of Commander; 1903 appointment order to be on a \"Navy Examining Board\" and a Congressional Bill (S. 5693) from the 63rd Congress, 2nd Session \"To provide for the promotion of Pay Director William Wilson Galt...to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Pay Corps of the Navy upon his retirement from the service\" (1914). Correspondence in regard to promotions, including letters of recommendations.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eResolutions adopted at the last meeting on 1909 May 1. Two copies of the \"Constitution and List of Members of the Society of Manila Bay\" and a 1920 brochure for the Twenty-Second Annual Banquet at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC with signatures on the inside front cover. Tissue paper carbon of a 1926 letter addressed to Captain Dudley N. Carpenter about the May meeting of the Manila Bay Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProposed amendment to House Bill #6616, \"That after completing the prescribed course of four years' instruction at the Naval Academy ... there shall be retained each year for service in the Navy and Marine Corps...only so many as shall equal the number of vacancies...\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes about spheres, torture, Spanish sentence structure and a medicinal formula. Shopping list, a mostly blank small notebook, list of automobile travel expenditures with names of Virginia towns and the vehicle odometer reading, code labeled \"Grimm's Law,\" drawing of a possible boat, drawing of the floor plan of a house and a doodle drawing.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePoems and prose with titles such as \"Our Idyll,\" \"A Prayer\" and \"To One Who Knows\" (1923). Most are handwritten. 1923 typed Christmas poem addressed to Mary Meares from \"Uncle Bill\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBrochures, pamphlets, sales advertising, \"how to play whist\" pamphlet, postcards, printed poems, recipes, programs, safe driver's manual, \"a Summary History of the Palazzo Dandolo now Royal Hotel Danieli in Venice\" (1896), postcards of Venice, tourist photographs of Venice, an 1894 Missionary Calendar of Prayer, and a 1904 pamphlet Concerning Old Norfolk about Norfolk, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeds and other legal documents for property in Norfolk, Virginia, Colorado, and Florida.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eScrapbook of newspaper clippings with notes and poems, some by William Wilson Galt, pasted into an account book. Beginning on page 100, accounts for the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby from 1885-1886. Includes loose papers of handwritten poetry, an 1887 map of Alaska, an 1890 broadside for San Salvador and Guatemala, a printed poem \"A Ballad of Manila Bay\" by Timothy Wilfred Oakley and other printed material.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTax bills and receipts for personal and property taxes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped carbon copy of the Last Will and Testament of William Wilson Galt dated 1927 August 11.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCertificate dated 1878 January 25,  appointing William Wilson Galt as Assistant Paymaster of the Navy, signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, and R.W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1881 October 15, appointing William Wilson Galt as Passed Assistant Paymaster with the relative rank of Master, signed by Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, and  William H. Hunt, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1893 September 26, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the relative rank of Lieutenant, signed by Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, and H. A. Herbert, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1899 March 3, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy. Certificate dated 1901 February 19, assigning William Wilson Galt as number one in the Rank of List of Paymasters in the Navy for Extraordinary Heroism, signed by William McKinley, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1902 April 10, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Inspector of the Navy with the rank of Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Moody, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1903 December 2, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Director of the Navy, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Wood, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate of Membership in the Society of Manila Bay for William Wilson Galt, USS Raleigh, signed by George Dewey, Commodore US Navy, undated.    Picture and roster of the members of the Society of Manila Bay who attended the banquet at Admiral Dewey's resident in Washington, DC on 1914 May 1.  Photograph is very fragile and rolled.  All certificates are loosely rolled.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes individual items for Susie Galt, Carrington G. Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt, Mary Carrington Galt and Robert W. Galt, plus newspaper clippings about various family members and homes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, mostly regarding genealogy of the Galt Family, plus her files on the Galt Family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence to Mamie Garland and her father Maurice Garland about the Galt Family with some general letters and invitations from members of the Galt Family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence to Mary \"Mamie\" Garland about the Galt Family with some personal correspondence with friends and family and business correspondence in relation to her jobs at the Valentine Museum and the Richmond Public Library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharts, notes, news clippings, and correspondence about Galt Family genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEmpty envelopes, blank greeting cards and blank notepaper.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSome items were moldy when accessioned. They have been boxed separately and are currently unavailable to the public.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from her husband, William Wilson Galt. 3 letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Small notebook with two pages of accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Speeches, reports, and poem about the Masons.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1809 property tax bill, and 1808 letter from Lewis Stuart of Greenbrier.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese papers mainly deal with Hugh Blair Grigsby's business and family in Charlotte County, Virginia. Includes some early family papers, deeds and correspondence. The papers were accessioned as a group of loose papers and a group of file folders in a wooden box. In organizing these papers, this original grouping has been kept. The loose papers are arranged alphabetically by subject, then the papers in the wooden box are also arranged alphabetically by subject. There is an overlap.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e15 business or calling cards with Hugh Blair Grigsby's signature.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Annie Christian to Mrs. Anne Fleming about Indian attacks and related troubles, plus her desire to be in Botetourt County, dated 1780 April 1. Hugh Blair Grigsby collected her letters. Most of the letters are housed in the Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers at the Virginia Historical Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1842 letter has a note \"The only piece of the handwriting of my mother that I possess.\" 1840 letter deals with results of the presidential election, 1841 letter to his wife about his visit to Norfolk, Virginia; undated response to a complaint by Joseph Caldwell; 1855 letter regarding his purchase of \"Pocohantas\"; undated letter from Mary Blair Grigsby Galt to her Mother; undated letter to Mrs. Grigsby at Edgehill from \"Cousin P. E. R.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1881 receipt from John E. Holt. Agreement of Partition between H. Carrington Grigsby and William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair his wife, dated January 24, 1882. February 8, 1882 agreement between Mrs. M. V. Grigsby, administratrix of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby from Thomas Word.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts, invoices, accounts and business correspondence relating to items purchased for home, business and farm.  Includes an 1828-1831 account sheet for money received and money expended, requests for loans from neighbors, bond material, and a small book, \"Account of John E. Holt\" from 1869-1879.  Two accounts were grouped separately when accessioned and have been grouped separately in the back of this folder:  Accounts with W. H. Smith from 1875-1882 and Accounts with John E. Holt and J. W. Eggleston from 1869-1881.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAccount book for family and farm expenses and payments from 1887-1896. Does not include an index, but names of people and merchants are noted on each page. One small \"daily\" notebook with financial information, undated. Bank book from \"Exchange National Bank in Norfolk\" with entries from 1871-1880.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNotes on the early history of Virginia and a tribute written \"to the memory of my father the Rev. Benjamin Porter Grigsby\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall group of papers belonging to Mary Venable Grigsby, the wife of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Circa 1829 letter from a friend in Richmond, Virginia; a calling card; an 1882 application for life insurance; two undated letters from her son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby (one while at Hampden-Sydney College); undated letter from her sister.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePlats, deeds and related material for land in Charlotte County. Includes a 1736 survey by William Westbrook with notes on \"Booker Survey\"; 1793 survey for Thomas Read; Edward Fitzgerald deed to Hugh B. Grigsby; 1870 survey of the \"Low Grounds of Edgehill\" by Thomas F. Petters, correspondence on land bought from the Cardwell Family (1870's and 80's) and more.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1839 deed from George Garraway to Edward Fitzgerald for land on East Street; 1855 deed from Rosina Karcher to Simon S. Stubbs for property on Main Street; 1858 deed from Hugh B. Grigsby to Charles B. Duffield for property on East Street.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of items taxed for 1879 and Grigsby's copy of the letter sent when paying bill.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten copy of an indenture, 1859 April 2, in the \"City of Williamsburg between Hugh Blair Grigsby...in his own behalf and in behalf of his infant son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, of his infant nephews, Hugh Grigsby Whitehead, Henry Colgate Whitehead, John Boswell Whitehead, Jr., Holbrook Whitehead and Park Lewis Poindexter, and of his nieces Cornelia Grigsby, Irwin, Jr, Billie Poindexter and Mary Irwin...and the President and Masters or professors of William \u0026amp; Mary in Virginia...a certificate of debt...of One Thousand dollars bearing six per cent interest per annum payable half yearly to have and to hold.... Copy of signatures of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Benjamin S. Ewell. Paragraph in the indenture explains why he is listing his son, nieces and nephews on the document. Document from Benjamin S. Ewell that states \"whereas the late Hugh Blair Grigsby...endow in said college, 'The Chancellor Scholarship\" with his bond, dated 1881 January 18. 1881 Resolution from the Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors of William \u0026amp; Mary in memory of the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, LL. D.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten poems, a hymn, a shopping list, published tributes to Hugh Blair Grigsby at his death, printed sheets of the hymn written by Hugh B. Grigsby in 1877, and two copies of pamphlet Lines, to my Daughter on her Fourteenth Birthday, privately printed in Norfolk. 1881 May 20 Richmond Dispatch clipping with a poem, \"Lines: Suggested by the Death of Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby, April 28, 1881,\" \"Hymn written on the morning of the 22d of November 1877, when I entered my seventy-second year\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby and \"A Sonnet on Spring\" from Farmville.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDeeds, surveys and plats of land in Charlotte County. Names on documents include Joel Watkins, Brooks Becker, Thomas H. Spencer and William L. Morton.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNine 1861 confederate certificates at 8 per cent and four 1864 confederate bonds at 4 per cent.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten  letter written by Hugh Blair Grigsby to Mr. Grinnan of Orange County, Virginia about the Porter Family genealogy and Grigsby Family genealogy.  Stamped envelope included.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts, accounts, agreements, invoices, and correspondence for bank business, personal loans, bonds, and purchases.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReceipts for purchase and sale of slaves by the Whitehead and Grigsby families in Charlotte County and Norfolk, Virginia.  Slave names included:  Louisa, Richard, Emanual, Elexena and her three children Jenny, Fanny and \"blank\", Virginia and Richard and Rachal and child Diana.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1856 document electing Hugh Blair Grigsby as a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an 1861 letter inviting him to a meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAgreement on rental or use of farm property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHandwritten and printed poetry. One poem, \"Life's Latest Pleasures\" was written when Grigsby was 85 years old. Includes 1867 poem, \"Lines to Hugh Blair Grigsby, L.L.D, President of the Virginia Historical Society\" by Emma Early.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes 1779 January 14 plat and description of land which was part of the estate of Thomas Watkins and part of the tract of land owned by Beverly Randolph in Charlotte County, 1805 deed from Joel Watkins to Clement Carrington, 1862 letter from John McPhail sending \"old deeds pertaining to the Edgehill Estate,\" 1878 survey for \"T. N. Jones and Catlet\" to sell the lands of W. Cardwell in Charlotte County, 1879 deed where Robert Catlet sells the Cardwell land to Hugh Blair Grigsby, 1887 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and H. Carrington Grigsby transferring Edgehill tract to H. Carrington Grigsby, 1905 sketch of the \"lines between the farms of Carrington Grigsby and J. Flood Morton as agreed upon by them and established by J. D. Morton\", and an undated survey description of land on the Little Roanoke River.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers concerning the lawsuit between Pugh and Cardwell which centered on land that Grigsby wanted to purchase.  Includes deeds, financial information and property related documents.  The land belonged William Cardwell and Thomas Cardwell.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers concerning the purchase of the William W. Read property which adjoined Edgehill. Includes deed of sale, correspondence and notes. Appears that Read refused to sell the property after he had agreed in writing to the sale.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of personal property which included 42 slaves above the age of 16, 9 slaves aged 12-16 years old, 21 horses, 1 piano, 1 gold watch, 1 carriage, stock shares and $125 in value of silver plate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1872 letter written by H.C. Grigsby to Miss Margaret Venable about boarding at her house when he visits Hampden-Sidney and 1875 letter from H. Carrington Grigsby to \"Cousin Mag\" sending his regards.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePapers of Hugh Carrington Grigsby, which also includes some material for his sister, Mary Blair Grigsby before and after her marriage to William Wilson Galt.   Hugh Carrington Grigsby resided at Edgehill in Charlotte County, Virginia.  His papers concern family matters, such as the estate of his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, business affairs of the family and relationships with his sister Mary Blair Grigsby, William Wilson Galt and other relatives who lived in Charlotte County and elsewhere.  Even though he invited many ladies to local events, often with the collusion of friends, he never married.  He was engaged to Mary H. Holt in 1897 but she evidently broke the engagement because she loved someone else.  Many letters deal with the local community regarding farming, money, local politics, clubs, and more.  After his Father's death, Hugh Carrington Grigsby slowly becomes more involved in the local community.  Letters from his Mother express concern about his welfare, opinions on family matters, reports of her daily routines and advice.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondents include Mary B. Grigsby (sister), Paulus A. Irving (friend) and Hugh Blair Grigsby (father). Mary B. Grigsby asks for advice on how to dress and how to behave when she visits him, probably at Hampton-Sydney College in 1876.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, his sister Mary B. Grigsby, and other family members and friends. W. Irving Taylor writes about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby. John Whitehead, Carrington's uncle, sends a letter from Mr. Brock who asks for the original minutes of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of William and Mary which should be with his Father's papers. Family letters often concern Hugh Blair Grigsby's death and estate. Other letters offer condolences on the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Lucie Knight and Alice Marrow write concerning invitations from Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. W. G. Morton asks to buy a Revolutionary War flint lock gun, Nina Bouldin solicits donations for a library at the Mt. Pisgah Academy. Letters from brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, J. B. Whitehead, Rev. J. J. Kirkpatrick, and others. Includes draft of a letter from H.C. Grigsby to R. C. Reid where he states that Reid was out of line to publically correct him, letter from B. Johnson Barbour who wants an interview about Hugh Blair Grigsby, letters from W.P. Dye and others about farming and livestock practices, letters from neighbors and friends extending invitations, letter from Robert Armistead of Richmond, Virginia about purchases made by Mary Galt, and a letter from A. E. T. Bradford about a \"J. W. Madison\" desk given to Hugh Blair Grigsby which was to be returned to him after Hugh Blair Grigsby's death.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  Miss Alice Murrow accepting an invitation, Louise Carrington, great grandson of John Grigsby A.B. McCorkle, relative J. B. Whitehead, mother Mary V. Grigsby, sister Mary G. Galt, cousin B.A. White), neighbor J. W. Morton, and cousin Louise Carrington. Includes letters from Mary G. Galt to her mother, a letter from Cousin Thomas B. Venable to Mrs. Mary Grigsby about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, family letters concerning his father's estate, invitations from F. H. Bouldin and other neighbors, replies from invitations to young ladies, letter about membership in Aspin Grove Range, and letters concerning the price of corn and other farm items.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby, Carrington's mother, is living with different relatives after the death of her husband.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend, and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, cousin John B. Whitehead, sister Mary G. Galt, Lucy A. Priddy asking for a loan, cousin J. C. Carrington, friend and old neighbor J. W. Morton,  Miss M. G. Nowlins, L. H. Hayes regarding horses, Miss S. A. Boswell with an invitation to church, an invitation from Mrs. McKelway, a driving invitation from Jennie Watkins, cousin Nellie Watkins, Alice Marrow regarding a visit, and cousin Louise Carrington.   Includes a letter from W. H. Grigsby in Washington, DC about reviewing an enclosed crayon portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, letter from Lyon G. Tyler asking for any correspondence between Hugh Blair Grigsby and President Tyler for his research on President Tyler, letters from neighbors about escaped sheep and a loan, letters from young ladies and a letter from a local farmer J. E. Holt to Mrs. Grigsby about his family and farming.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations and wedding announcements. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Charles Deane of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Louise Carrington, Emmett M. Dickson and other friends and relatives. Includes letters of introduction by friends for Carrington Grigsby to use during a visit to Kentucky, letter from Mrs. Louise Leigh (cousin) with a note on the back by Carrington about his friendship with her and how he'll miss talking with her now that she is married, a poem by Miss Bigalow, a letter from W. H. Grigsby about a crayon likeness of Hugh Blair Grigsby, an analysis of \"Vivorilla Guano\" and a copy of his letter to Mrs. Reuben (Virginia) Grigsby Chandler. Mary V. Grigsby's letters relate her daily routines and visits plus she gives advice to Carrington.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations, and wedding announcements. Correspondents include:  Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Mary Bolling, Charles Deane, Marie Shepperdson, John Whitehead, C.T . Hanson, P. R. Carrington about the Carrington genealogy, cousin Henrietta McCormick of Chicago, T. R. Rogers, S. W. Morton, Marianne E. Skelton, and Pattie Finch. Includes a handwritten program for a local \"musical soiree\" at Mrs. Kate McKelway's home, letter from Frank G. Ruffin who wants copy of Hugh Blair Grigsby's address to the Virginia Convention about the Federal constitution, notes from neighbors about oats and nails, letter from Boylan Green about a new debating society, and letters from extended family members about genealogy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mary V. Grigsby, M. L. Nowlin,  G. T. Hersfelt, Mary E. Bollings, cousin John Whitehead, Miss Bigelow, and W. M. Cary. Includes 1884 invitation to Hampton Sidney College's graduation, letter from Sheriff C.V. Marshall appointing Carrington as one of the commissioners to view proposed new road, invitation to 1884 leap year party, letter from B. Johnston Barbour about one of Hugh Blair Grigsby's addresses, and letter electing Grigsby as delegate to represent the Walton Magistrate District at the Democratic convention in Roanoke.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby continues to give advice and talk of her daily routine and health.  William Wilson Galt mentions that he may be sent to Europe.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mrs. Grigsby, Miss Willie Garland, and other family members, friends, and business acquaintances. Includes invitations to local functions and homes, thank you notes for books, notes from Peachy Gilmer, Miss Jeffress and other female friends, note from Dr. Thackston about teeth and dentist problems, Lillian Lee genealogy, and letter from Mrs. G. P. Rice telling him bluntly that she will not congratulate him on his appointment to the Russian Delegation.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby has further serious health problems.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: J. D. Shepperson, cousin Annie Read, Victor Murguiondo, William Wilson Galt, W. W. Glasgow, Charles Deane, Mary B. Grigsby Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and others. Includes invitations to the \"jois de Vie\", copy of letter from Carrington to his Mother while he was visiting White Sulphur Springs, responses from lady friends, letters of introductions, letters concerning ladies (one letter from H.H. Booker telling Carrington that a certain young lady was \"at church\" today), letters about genealogy, letters from neighbors about farming matters, letter fom J. D. Shepperson about helping with a negro club, and letter from William W. Glasgow about the changes in Virginia and \"the race of true Virginians.\" William Wilson Galt writes about his family's move into a new home and business/land dealings that concern the Grigsby Family. John Whitehead writes about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate.  Mary B.Grisby Galt tells of her growing family and activities.  Mrs. Galt is staying with friends.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mrs. L. Carrington, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, John Whitehead, and others. Mrs. L. Carrington asks for a loan in a flowery letter. William Wilson Galt relates financial information and family affairs . Letter from a Mrs. Crampton (?) who wants her son to receive some education and asks Carrington to ask Mr. Galt about Navy prospects, reply from William Galt about the Navy and about a lady \"prospectz' for Carrington. Mrs. Grigsby's eyes are not doing well. She appears to be living with the Galt Family. Miss Maria Davison about genealogy of the Ross Family. W. S. Morton complains about two loose colts.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily, friend, and business correspondence. Mr. P. B. Price wants to publish a Hampton Sydney address by Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Farming related correspondence about prices, orders, and more.  William Wilson Galt writes about selling Main Street house, family affairs, and Mrs. Grigsby.  Letters and replies to invitations from ladies, plus a letter from P. Morison who writes, \"I should prefer not going out with you...I go with are usually college boys and the younger Seminary students in whom I feel some special interest...\"  Kate Bigelow writes about her teaching job and \"if I see or know of any one whom I think will suit you, I will certainly remember you\".  W. T. Ewell writes from William \u0026amp; Mary about the bond deeded to William \u0026amp; Mary by Hugh Blair Grigsby and the portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Invitations from neighbors.  Lottie Carrington sells seven of a dozen of autographed letters from George Washington for $25 each, and is trying to locate some of the other letters that belong to her.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Johnson sends a journal article, Lizzie J. Hunt requests a buggy ride to the court house, William Wilson Galt writes about Grigsby business and the Main Street House, J. W. Hooper  and others want to see Hugh Blair Grigsby's papers from Hampden  Sidney, business letters about farming and banking, Miss Lulie Watkins prays that he meant it when he said he wanted to accept Jesus and explains the plan of Salvation, Nancy Stuart requests his picture for a young lady, Mrs. Grigsby writes of her personal and family affairs and lectures him on other matters, relatives and friends appear to be concerned that he's not married yet, W. W. Read warns about a tenant and  J. D. Griselin requests Hugh Blair Grigsby's letters for Miss Sallie Tazewell who is republishing a series of her father's letters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFamily, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Gaines has organized a female reading club and is still teaching, Major Gaines reports that Col. Whitehead has nominated Gaines to the State Board of Agriculture, Mrs. Viola Minor asks for beef steak \"I wanted to ask you this but could not summon up courage\", and other correspondence from neighbors and relatives who write of family and local news, the illness of his Mother, and send replies or requests to invitations for visits or functions. Telegram from his Mother about the birth of Robert Ware Galt, son of Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt. Appears that Mrs. Grigsby is staying at Edgehill during the later part of the year where friends and neighbors care for her. Letters from \"cousins\" suggest that he is leading a boring and dull life and sympathize that he cannot find a companion, though there are many notes about \"dates\" with ladies. Cousin Berta Lackey writes in February of a horse and carriage accident that injured her, about not knowing what love is and implies there might be something going on between the two of them but in March she writes \"I will ever regard you with the cousinly interest that first led me to address a letter to you\". She later writes more letters, mentioning going to Richmond to get a fragment of bone removed due to her carriage accident. Her writing style is Victorian and her subject matter introspective and analytical. She is a teacher and lives near Lexington, Virginia. By the end of the year, after meeting Carrington and his family in both Lexington and Richmond, the \"relationship\" seems to be completely platonic. A Mrs. Minor and her daughter, Viola, write to Mrs. Grigsby about an incident at Edgehill where the daughter was either renting rooms or staying as a housekeeper. Evidently Carrington Grigsby became enraged by an incident, suggesting Viola did something dishonest, but Mrs. Minor has found that no one else is surprised by his behavior, and her children are raised to be honest people.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are only five letters for 1889. William Wilson Galt writes about financial issues and Annie Read writes to Mrs. Grigsby about the death of her father. Includes a bond from Mary V. Grigsby to Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere are only five letters for 1890. Three letters are addressed to Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby from friends and relatives. The other letters to Carrington concern selling stock.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSeven letters, mostly dealing with stock and other financial matters. Lizzie Nash offers condolences on the death of a family member, but is unclear who died.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFour letters. Includes a request for apples by Cousin Annie Read, the selling of Carrington's tobacco by Moss, Eanes and Gills, and matters about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate from John Whitehead.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive items. Includes letters from neighbors, William Wilson Galt and a bond between Carrington Grigsby, Dr. McPhail, and H. L. Smith.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters about farming, requests for Hugh Blair Grigsby's writings, and personal and family finances. Includes a list of books with the number of volumes in each set, a letter from Dr. A. S. Priddy requesting Carrington's recommendation to Walter H. Taylor for the open position at Eastern Virginia Hospital, and letters from a woman friend who is upset that Carrington will not reply to her letters. Members of the Read family, cousins to Carrington, write about different local and personal matters.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence with businesses, family and friends. Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns, business matters such as price of crops and farming items and a request for farming items for the \"Cotton States and International Exposition,\"   Ms. Blair of Walnut Grove, a regular correspondent in other years, continues to write of local events. William Wilson Galt continues as executor of the estates of both Hugh Blair and Mary Venable Grigsby, and Uncle John Carrington appears to manage other aspects of Carrington's finances. S. D. Morton writes about the low salaries of local teachers and requests Carrington's opinion and Richard Gaine asks him to attend a meeting to discuss county affairs. The William Wilson Galt family moved into a new house in Norfolk which he calls #1 Grigsby Place. Miss Nellie Daniel continues to write and issue invitations for visits. He receives requests for copies of his Father's addresses, and even requests for books from the library.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns and business matters such as price of crops and farming items. Mary B. Galt writes about her visit with the Galt Family plus asks Carrington to check on Miss Ada at The Grove, nephew Will Galt writes his first letter to \"Uncle Carrington\", Cousin Emma Early writes about her family in Texas, Nannie Daniel continues writing about books, local events, and invites Carrington to visit with the caveat that he better come and stay longer.P. G. Miller, clerk of Court in Goochland County, requests Grigsby genealogical information. The Shepperson and Read families continue to write and extend invitations. Mr. Shepperson writes that he found Carrington's colt dead in the stable.   R. C. Winthrop, Jr. writes that his father's estate includes 114 letters from Hugh Blair Grigsby and over 100 letters written by his father to Hugh Blair Grigsby which were given to his father by Carrington. He suggests that this collection should be kept together, possibly at the Virginia Historical Society. He plans to have the collection arranged chronologically and bound. Joseph Bryan, President of the Virginia Historical Society, writes about the potential loan/gift.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFive letters. N. Daniel invites him to the Presbytery at Bethlehem on the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. Dr. A. Duane of New York answers Carrington's query about his eye problems with a possible diagnosis and treatments. Sue Wainwright writes two letters that suggest they may have an interest in each other, but questions why he is always too busy.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarrington 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCousin Kate Flournoy asks if Carrington has a picture of Colonel William Cabell and DC Jackson writes a full description of a carriage and phaeton he is selling and various relatives and business write of farm and local matters. A list \"Patrons of Miss K. Boyds' School\" is included. Carrington Grigsby met, courted and then became engaged to Miss Mary H. Boyd in 1897. She is a teacher, possibly at the Shepperson home. By December 13, something occurred and the engagement was ended. Correspondence from friends, family, and Miss Boyd. Mary B. Galt writes that she would not \"call on Miss M. Hugh Blair because it would be premature.\" On November 10, Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes \"I am truly delighted that she has at last decided positively...and I have written her a real nice sisterly note\". Miss Boyd writes, \"Thank you for what you said in regard to my fine judgement. I promise you that all of my influence (if I have any) shall be used in your behalf.\" Cousin Emma Lou Stringfellow writes to Mary H. Boyd in which she says \"I know he is one of nature's best nobleman...\" and gives many other attributes of Carrington. The December 13 breakup letter from Mary H. Boyd says, \"if I could have been launched in to matrimony on the high-tide of my feelings...all would have been well but those things that have broken my dream of yours...frightened and chilled me and I cannot find it in my heart to forgive the fate that makes it so\". John Whitehead writes, \"I presume...the estrangement is permanent...there are thousands of lovely ladies in Virginia.\" Some undated letters from Miss Boyd are at the end of the folder. Mrs. Cynthia B. T. Coleman of Williamsburg answers a letter from Carrington about purchasing two chairs belonging to her Uncle William Randolph. She jokes that she barely has two hundred cents much less $200 to buy them. She notes \"if Randolfhians is at such a premium I think I had better make my fortune selling off my silver and glass that he brought with him from England. Poor as I am I think I will keep these treasures and hand them down to my children's children.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetter from Mary Boyd to Carrington discussing the breakup, the rumors around Smithville and how well he is behaving like a \"manly man.\" A draft of a letter from Carrington to Mary Boyd about the termination of their engagement. Other relatives and friends give him support after the termination, especially John Whitehead, Nancy Daniel and Cousin Stringfellow. Nancy Daniel notes that Mary Boyd only wanted \"to carry on a fliration...and she did not love any body but Mr. F.\" Miss Shewall tells of seeing Mary Boyd with Cabell Flourney and they might be engaged.   Nancy Daniel continues to write letters asking why he doesn't write or visit often, suggesting he thinks she is uninteresting and wanting to know all about his activities, especially with ladies. Emily Christian from William and Mary asks if he wants a subscription to The William and Mary Quarterly. Mary B. Galt is in Presbyterian Hospital in New York because of possible heart problems. Walter Anderson asks about his Blair Family ancestors. Langhorne Crosby is desperate to know if \"Willie Galt\" is all right since he is in Manila. Sue Wainwright writes, \"When you get this - I will have left Charlotte - I am too sick at heart to write - goodby - God bless you.\" T. P. Wilson responds to his query about how to kill tobacco worms. Samuel Hannah apologises, asks forgiveness and explains what happened when he stopped by Mrs. Galt's house after he'd had too much to drink. Includes correspondence about farm crops and implements, business transactions and local and family matters with invitations from family and local residents. Includes a November 3 letter from William Wilson Galt in Jamaica to Mrs. Mary B. Galt, list of Kathryn Boyd's patrons for 1898 and a letter from Mrs. Mary B. Galt saying her husband has returned from Manila.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree letters. Two letters written for Beverly Thomas asking for an extension for a payment for land and one note requesting flour.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1900 Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes that her son, Hugh, is better but \"I don't want him to return to Wm \u0026amp; Mary at all, for I don't believe they can get decent food there at all.\" Samuel Read asks how he can obtain a copy of \"History of South Side Virginia\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby. Nannie Daniel writes \"You seem to have quite a fondness for widows. Now there are four...I think it is time you were getting married...some one said you were in love with yourself and would never love any body else.\" Mary B. and William Wilson Galt have a new son named Carrington Grigsby Galt. Carrington is a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He still receives letters from friends who tell him about ladies visiting the area. The Virginia Historical Society asks him about some newspapers that he had talked about giving to them. Mary B. Galt speaks of Miss Nannie who is looking after the children and wishes that Carrington was living such a family life. Includes letters from relatives and neighbors. Appears that he is helping some of his poorer relations and neighbors. Includes correspondence about farm purchases such as seeds, fertilizer and machinery and selling farm products. 1908 Correspondence 2 letters. Philip Alexander Bruce about his work on the early history of Virginia and Mrs. Kate B. Page of Danville accepts a request for Carrington to visit her at Edwins.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMainly personal letters from family and friends, but also business correspondence about the farm and Edgehill. Invitations, acceptances, family news and local news. Includes letters from Mary B. Galt, Kathryn Boyd, Shepperson Family, Read Family, Mary Scott about teaching James, a price list and catalogue for Fanny Clark \u0026amp; Co's in Connecticut, rough draft of Carrington's letter to Mrs. Deane and the \"By-laws Governing the Joie de Vie Club of Charlotte\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence and accounts with banks and uncle John Whitehead about the estate. An inventory of Edgehill with value assigned, a list and division of the plaster casts and busts, a list and division of house linens, an inventory list entitled \"Odds\" and a statement of \"cost of sale of real estate property\". A power of attorney document where Mary V. Grigsby appoints John C. Williams her attorney.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees. Includes index.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees.  Includes a loose leaf account sheets for 1888 with personal expenses noted.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall book with personal accounts. Many entries relate to money transactions with friends, neighbors and relatives.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTen small memoranda account books. These small pads were probably carried with him as he did his daily business. He records business dealings, cost of farm related items and a few personal notes or reminders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby. Includes a February 4, 1897 receipt from The Colonial Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger sheets for accounts with T. J. Berry, who appears to be a metal worker.  Other accounts and invoices for T. J. Berry may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger sheets for accounts with W. T. Faris, who appears to be an owner of a general store. Other accounts and invoices for W. T. Faris may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLedger sheets for accounts with H. M. Smith and Company, which appears to be a grocery and general store.  Many other invoices for H. M. Smith and Company are filed in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree bank check stub books and one page of a saving book account with Franklin Savings Bank.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of securities in safe at Charlotte Bank Insurance Company.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence, invoices and contracts about stocks and bonds. 25 or more stock certificates for \"Florence Railroad and Improvement Company\" purchased in 1888.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePersonal Property and other tax bills and payments. Some years involve the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair Grigsby. Includes a 1897 list of taxable property.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1892 certificate as an active member of the Smithville Democratic Club; 1895 notices to \"Tax Payers of Charlotte County, Virginia\" from a committee charged with reviewing the county budget of which Carrington was a member; 1900 printed list of committees for the \"Laying of the Cornerstone of the Confederate Monument\" of which Carrington was on the Executive Committee .\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eInvoices, receipts, correspondence, and policies for property and life insurance.  Some material on the life insurance policies of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby, with the policy documents for Mary V. Grigsby.  Includes insurance policy transfers from William L. Nelson to Carrington Grigsby and  John B. Holt to Carrington Grigsby, both in 1882.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSmall notepad listing items from the Grigsby Family by category, then by Mr. Grigsby and Mrs. Galt.  Appears to be a division of the estate of Hugh Blair and Mary V. Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo small daily journals with entries about daily activities and genealogy notes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes hand drawn plot of Cumberland Street Property in Norfolk, Virginia from 1889; purchase documents with the Grottoes Company for villa lots at Shendun, Virginia; 1899 deed between Beverly and Alice Thomas and H.C. Marshall for land originally purchased by Beverly and Alice Thomas from Carrington Grigsby and Mary B. Galt; 1893 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and Hugh Carrington Grigsby where she gives him Edgehill in Charlotte County as collateral for a debt of Lelia B. Walker.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThere is some overlapping in the financial and correspondence papers. Contains bonds, notes, road surveys, merchant's license for operating a dry goods and grocery story, license for \"standing\" a jack (mule) and a stallion, $15,080 note with William Wilson Galt, a farming contract with Tazewell Taylor, administrator papers for Mary and Louisa Cooper and an appointment to survey the lands of William W. Read.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBroadside announcement of the \"Resolutions of Respect in the memory of Judge Wood Bouldin\" which were passed at a \"meeting of the citizens of Charlotte County, Court Day, November 6th, 1876.\" Broadsides for farm machinery, \"Spring Hill Nursery\" in Prospect, Virginia, \"Greensboro Nurseries\" in Greensboro, North Carolina, tobacco, chemicals, bookstores, kettles, and manure. March 1900 flyer for the Southern Historical Association, price list for plows from \"Charles E. Hunter\" in Richmond, Virginia; how-to cards from \"A.H. Patch\" of Clarksville, Tennessee, two copies of Volume II, No. 11, 1891 March 14 \"Knowledge, a Weekly Magazine\", reprint of \"Use and Abuse of the Obstetric Forceps,\" and flyer with prices from tobacco to groceries for \"Sublett \u0026amp; Cary\" General Commission Merchants.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e1876 article on Lord Botetourt, undated article \"Bowie of Alamo Fame\" and an 1896 page from \"The Sun\" in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of months and their flowers and meanings, 1879 April 13 love poem, paper on Algernon Sidney (paper may possibly be by Hugh Blair Grigsby), 1870 paper entitled \"Education.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaterial that could not be definitely associated with either the Grigsby or Galt Family.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBlank Valentine greeting card and empty envelopes from Cassiday and Thorp, Iroquois Club of San Diego California, and Vaughan's Seed Store in New York.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNewspaper clippings, mostly with events in Williamsburg, Virginia but some historical and society news.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes a drawing of a bookshelf, financial estimates, costs of materials, illegible address of Richard Henry, handwritten poetry in various handwritings, and an essay on religion.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes news clippings; a printed John Knox poem, a program of \"The Little Duke\" performed in at the Broad Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1879-80; a pamphlet \"Ode Commemorating the Entrance of the Hon. Horace Binney on his Ninety-Third Year\" dated 1872 January 4 and printed in Norfolk, Virginia; 1939 brochure by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities \"Pocahontas Bright Stream Between Two Hills\", and two other pamphlets for Jamestown Island, 1941 and undated.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese photographs have been grouped by Galt Family, Grigsby Family, provenance unknown. Includes a few tintypes and daguerreotypes.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt Family Photographs\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\n*Dimensions range from 5\"x7\" to 6\"x9\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt House in Williamsburg, 20th Century\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDicky Galt, CSA\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMaurice Hamner Garland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy B. Galt Garland (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHerbert Randolph Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEva Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLucy Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLandon Cabell Garland\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHerbert Galt Garland (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt in uniform, formal pose\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Meares Galt, Betty Ashe Galt, Rogers H. Galt, Jr., and John Meares Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Ware Galt (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnknown Subject\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDimensions average, 4\"x6\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard of Will Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlfred Galt (?)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAnnie Alexina Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBettie Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Ash Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Welsh Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Carrington Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames S. Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Mears Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Carrington Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Mears Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Williams Ware Galt (wife of William Richard Galt)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert Ware Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRogers H. Galt, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSusan Duane Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Richard Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Richard Galt, Jr.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Group Photographs:\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Mary Ware Galt and Mrs. Mary Ware Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Mary Eggleston, C. C. Field, William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, and Mary C. Ward\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy and Germaine Minson Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBetsy Andrews, Thomas Randolph, and James Minson\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Mears Galt, Roger H. Galt, Bettie Galt, John M. Galt, and Mary Ware Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt, \"Will in uniform\", \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary M. Galt, 7 weeks old\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt in uniform (3)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt in uniform standing on ship (not labeled)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt, 1873 (3)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Wilson Galt (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo children on porch\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"John G. Zimermann and Alfred G. Zimermann on latter's entering the Naval Academy\" (Postcard)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Carrington Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Friends and Others, Many Navy Related\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of a medal with a bust of an Officer of the Navy\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWallace Burnett\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCapt. W. R. Capron, Bernkastel Germany 1919 January 19\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnsign H. C. Chadwick (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. A. Duane\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDr. John M. Edga, USN\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFishback, USN\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCaptain Charles V. Gridley, Lt. Benjamin Tappan,  USS Raleigh\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Lilla Howard\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJ. Y. Rhorer, Guatemala, 1890\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobottom, USN\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. Hugh Rodman, (USS Raleigh)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAdmr. Fabius Stanly\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSusan Armistead Marston Williams (Mrs. Robert S. Christian Ware)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eProvost unknown\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnnamed navy man\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eUnnamed navy man in Hong Kong\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eF. B. Wilson (in uniform)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup of Navy Officers\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Navy Related\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard of Valle Di Pombei, Grand Hotel\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup picture of five men leaning on a fence with a tent in the background \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree men riding in cart behind an ox (2) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajor John G. Tucker and J. W. Mason of Cheyenne, Wyoming\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLighthouse (3 views) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShip near harbour \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eShanghai, China harbour scene, Postcard from Edgar to William Wilson Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet scene, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSoldiers in tents, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Corregidor Island\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup picture of \"Third Division Consort\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Gun dismantled at Sangley after the Battle\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"USS Boston, May 1st, 1898\", Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"USS Boston, May 1, 1898 about 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Fort Malate after bombardment when we took Manila\", Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Second Division Consort, Ensign Kaiser, May 1, 1898 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeach scene\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArmy and Navy Club, Washington, DC (2, both with William Wilson Galt, one with E.K. Moore) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLarge sailing ships\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLieutenant Thomas M. Brumby, USN, Flag Lieutenant\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. (J. G.) Charles S. Stanworth, USN, No. 10\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eSix men gathering around a table, drinking\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e5 men sitting in the War Room of Thetic\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. R. H. Galt, USN on the USS Montreal\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Tintypes, Negatives and More\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTintype of A. A. Galt and William Wilson Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFramed tintype of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTintype of an unknown man\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegatives of photographs of the Galt home with a pencil drawing and note \"Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegative proofs of William Wilson Galt in uniform (very faded) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNegatives and photographs of silhouettes and busts\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard of Science Hall at Virginia Tech\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePostcard of Mt. Vernon\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGalt Photograph album or possibly a Grigsby album, but most of the identified photographs belong to Galt Family members. Leather covered album. Cover decorated with birds and flowers. Most of the photographs are not identified. Includes photographs of Alexander Galt, Conway Roberson, Sarah N. Randolph, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charles Read, Augusta Talcott, William Wilson Galt, Robert W. Galt, Jr., and others.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThese photographs have been grouped by size, then subject.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrigsby Family and Relatives\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJan Watkins Carrington, silhouette\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam T. Hamilton (cousin of Hugh Blair Grigsby) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Jefferson Randolph of Edgehill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn B. Whitehead \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. John B. Whitehead\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby and Marion Clark Smith \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePhotograph of a young lady with an envelope notation \"For Carrington to keep for Alice Blair\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Venable Carrington Grigsby (Hugh Blair Grigsby's wife)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn B. Whitehead\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimensions range from 5\" x 7\" to 6\" x 9\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Huge elm at Edgehill B. H. G. standing under gives idea of size. This was taken by H. B. G. Galt\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRuins of the house at Edgehill (3) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace on Bank Street (4) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby Hugh Blair Grigsby (probably)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Venable Carrington Grigsby (possibly) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary (Cousin) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdgehill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTwo girls and a boy, taken by C. C. Firesheets in South Boston, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace in Norfolk, Virginia(3)  \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Bill Oglesby, Bill Galt. A ppair to draw to\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFriends and Others\nMany of these photographs appear to be part of a collection from Hugh Blair Grigsby of friends and famous people. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHorace Binney \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLily Cary \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdward Coles \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLanghorne Cosby \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eQuago Dorman \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"David Duncan written in my 84th year Wofford College S. C.\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"To Hugh Blair Grigsby from David Duncan, Photograph of Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, D. D. of Virginia\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam Frazier \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Mattie Gaines (Dowell, Charlotte County, Virginia) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eG. C. Hannah, Jr. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePaul Jones \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGertrude Lannehill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCincinnatus Newton \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. George Newton \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCarter Braxton Poindexter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmund Quincy \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWyndam Robertson, Acting Governor of Virginia 1836–1837\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRev. Philip Slaughter\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Master George McPhail Smith\" (child)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eHenry, William, and Robert Smith\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLittleton Waller Tazewell (surname changed from birth name of Bradford to Tazewell) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMartha Trimble \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\"Annie Tazewell Walker, daughter of Mrs. Richard Walker Norfolk, April 28, 1879\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eRobert C. Winthrop (3) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Graybill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eP. B. Simms \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Noyes \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Vaughan \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. Bouldin \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eC. V. L. Marshall\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJim Smith \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEdmonia Reed, Greenfield, Charlotte County, Virginia\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Megehee \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas Hicks Wynne \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWalker Hill \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Harrison \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Forbes \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJosh Otley (tinplate) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. General Greener \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMadame A. Berghmand, formerly Miss Lilly Macalister of Philadelphia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Binney \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup collage of men from 19th Century\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\nMr. Tedham's turnout (with man in wagon) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. H. F. Hamilton \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWillie Locke \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJohn Masters (2) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArcher Jeffrey \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Jane Comfort \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMr. Dexter and daughter \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCharles Deane \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWilliam C. Hutter \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eR. A. Brock \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Mary Bradford \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eB. B. Bonhden \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Allibone \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Fannie S. Daniel, Smithville, Charlotte County, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEleanor Harrison Carr \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGussie Talcott \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAlibone \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Noyes \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss S. Leadon \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThomas R. Jones of Accomack \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLyman C. Raper \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGeorge\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMiss Emily Doyle \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eAaron Jeffry \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLt. William Freeman Zeilin, Marine Corps \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e\nJohn Daniel, US Senator\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJulian Harrison \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEugene O'Locke \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eIncludes tintypes of Judd Brush, and Walter and Edna Brush, and a framed daguerreotype of Mary Venable Grigsby.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGrigsby Family Photograph Albums Three small leather photograph albums with photographs of friends and family. 1858-1880. Album One Some photographs are labeled incorrectly and there are some photographs without names. N.C. Winthrop Sarah N. Randolph T. Jefferson Randolph Gov. Edward Coles Miss Lizzie ? of Philadelphia Hugh Blair Grigsby McChesney Mr. Peabody General Pendleton Gov. Henry Tazewell Mrs. Henry Tazewell Colonel John Niveson Mrs. John Niveson Mrs. Tazewell Gov. L.W. Tazewell Col. John N. Tazewell Mrs. Skipwith (photograph of a painting) Mrs. Isaac Coles William Nivison Mrs. D. Allihone (Allibone) (J. Austin, Edmonia) Captain Lahrbush (age 109) Mrs. Lilly Berghman Charles Campbell J. Nelson Tappon Col William Lamb Dr. Hugh L. Hodge Jennie Schwartz Clement G. Owens Conway Robinson, Jr.   Album Two Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. Unknown Badford Unknown Winthrop Mrs. J.G. Payton Major J. Gardner Payton Mary N. Payton Susan W. Payton J. Gardner Payton, Jun. Mrs. Leander McCormick Cousin Lucy McCormick Ella J. Bradford W. McCormick Emira Louise McCormick Robert S. McCormick Anne Reubina McCormick Lucy Virginia McCormick Mrs. J McChesney Charles E. Deans W. Noyes Mrs. J. Henry John Henry Mrs. Trimble Unknown Grigsby Miss Harriet Nash Dr. E.E. Balfour Delaney Chandler Warren Moore Chandler A. J. Smith Mrs. John Henry William W. Henry Mrs. William W. Henry Hugh Blair Grigsby Miss Allebone   Album Three Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. John B. Whitehead Mrs. J. B. Whitehead Henry C. Whitehead Miss Emily H. Whitehead (John) B. Whitehead William C. Whitehead Daria Griffith Mrs. Griffith Reia White Charles Reed Mrs. W.L. (Scott) William L. (Scott) Mrs. Lucy A. Morton Mrs. Ann Allen Mr. Hogan Mrs. Hogan Miss Maria Hogan Miss Emma Early Mrs. James D. Davidson James D. Davidson Greenlea Davidson Charles Davidson Robert Davidson Gen. Jenkins Robert Tunstall Hugh Grigsby Whitehead\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Unknown Provenance, Photographs Without Names, and Outdoor Scenes, circa 1860 to c. 1920.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eApproximately 50 unnamed photographs \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaguerreotype of an unknown child\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eGroup photo of a black family, circa 1880, includes mother, father, son and twin daughters\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Unknown provenance of photgraphs with names. Many of these photographs may belong to Hugh Blair Grigsby who collected photographs of friends and famous people. \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMary Jeffery Wells and Paul Wells, Jr. \nSusie Amesten\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePresident Chester Arthur \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMrs. Purley Date Bayler \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeer (female)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBeverington \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCordelia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eFrancis DeCordy \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eL. P. Godwin \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eColonel William Lamb \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie Locke \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMarjorie Lowell \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eJames Lyons \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMcCormick \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBessie McDonald \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eH. E. Parminte\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eArnold Walke \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLizzie Wiley \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDaniel Webster, copy of a print \"from the last Picture ever taken\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e*Outdoor Scenes \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eWhite house with striped awning, postcard from John W. Edgar \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDark shingled house, 1104 Weston (3 copies)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eStreet scene, labeled \"A typical street scene in Abacia Town\" \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eOld Masonic Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia Postcard from M. M. Galt to W. W. Galt\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eNew York and Virginia Steamboat advertising card\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThe Fisher Girl, Corner of Main and Church Street, Norfok, Virginia \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMormon Tabernacle (2 scenes) \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eBust \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eObelisk \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDark shingled house (probably 1104 Weston)\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eDrawing of a sailboat \u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree women, two men and two children on porch of white house\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003ePrimarily correspondence of Capt. William Wilson Galt with his wife Mary Blair Grigsby Galt and their sons, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt. Letters are written from California, Charlotte County, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Other letters are between Grigsby family members, particularly to Hugh Carrington Grigsby, the brother of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. William Wilson Galt's letters are written on while on voyages to California, Mexico, Cyprus, Gibraltar, the Azores, and Italy. One letter is dated 1898 April 30, the day before the Battle of Manila Bay while on board the USS Raleigh which was engaged in the battle. Letters from Eastern Publishing Company, a potential publisher of \"The Battle of Manila Bay,\" who were unable to publish the book. Accounts concerning the estate of Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby, the mother-in-law of William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eEnvelopes that did not match correspondence. Addressed to Hugh Blair Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, William R. Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and William Wilson Galt.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eThree 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.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eCorrespondence 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eLetters 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMostly 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.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eMajority 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\".\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTaxes related to the estate, 1890-1894; invoices for items paid by or charged to the estate, many of them by Mrs. Grigsby prior to her death, with receipts and canceled checks (1889-1898); poem, possibly written by William Wilson Galt, and probably about his mother-in-law, Mary V. Grigsby; copies of deeds and other legal documents, beginning in 1882; notebook with entries for expenditures in regard to Mary V. Grigsby's estate (1891-1894) and receipts of payments made to Grigsby Family members during the division of the estate, particularly the sale of Virginia bonds in 1894. Some items concern administrative matters that carried over from the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby who died in 1881. Mary Blair Grigsby Galt was an administrator to his estate.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eA photocopy of a Galt family tree with notation, \"This chart was made in 1934 by Rogers Harrison Galt, in collaboration with Mary Meares Galt\".  The chart begins with Samuel Galt (circa 1700-1761).\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped carbon copy on tissue paper of the Naval Record of Captain William Wilson Galt entitled \"Record of William Wilson Galt, Captain (S C) U.S.N.\" The record begins in 1877 and ends in 1925 when he retired. Gives a short biographical background which was noted on his entrance examination in 1877. October 30 letter to Paymaster W. W. Galt from R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, thanking him and commending him for the rescue of the disabled schooner \"Express\" and bringing her safely to Key West harbor; 1899 July 29 letter from the Secretary of the Navy with an excerpt from a letter from Captain J. B. Coghlan praising Paymaster Galt in sailing through rough seas to deliver a pump to the \"Raleigh\" just before the Manila Bay attack. Handwritten on cover page, \"For A.G. Zimermann, Jr.\"\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eList of new members to the National Grigsby Family Society.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eTyped poem written by William Wilson Galt entitled \"July the 9th, 1897\" with handwritten notes \"Birthday of his wife-Mary B. Galt\" and \"written by WW Galt \u0026amp; mailed from Algiers, Africa, 14 Augt 97-.\" Handwritten poem about death and living in the present, author unknown.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003eReport cards of Hugh Galt from Smithville High School, 1897 June 14 and 1899 February. 1899 invoices from the Episcopal Male Academy for Mrs. W. W. Galt for the expenditures of Willie Galt. Letter from Instructor Elizabeth A. Rowe, \"Miss Mary C. 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Mary Blair Grigsby married William W. Galt in 1881. The collection contains papers of various members of the Grigsby family, particulary Hugh Blair Grigsby who was a historian and Chancellor of The College of William and Mary and his son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby who lived his entire life at the family farm, Edgehill, in Charlotte County, Virginia.","The collection also contains the personal papers and some navy material of William W. Galt, U. S. Navy Paymaster and author of a book on the Battle of Manila Bay. Extensive correspondence to and from all the members of his family is included.","Both these groups contain correspondence, genealogy, financial papers and personal papers.","The Galt Family resided in Norfolk, Virginia and the Grigsby Family at Edgehill, Drakes Branch, Charlotte County, Virginia.","Gift of the Zimermann family of Susan Galt, daughter of William W. Galt.","The Galt Family was from Norfolk, Virginia. William Wilson Galt, a Naval officer, lived at various addresses in Norfolk and overseas. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Venable Carrington, also of Norfolk, Virginia, then later of Charlotte County, Virginia. Hugh Blair Grigsby was a historian, president of the Virginia Historical Society and chancellor of William \u0026 Mary. Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt had 6 children: Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert W. Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susan D. Galt and Carrington G. Galt. These Galt Papers are the family papers of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, William Wilson Galt and their children. Includes letters written to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt before her marriage to William Wilson Galt. Includes some Naval correspondence of William Wilson Galt, but also check subseries 4 , the personal papers of William Wilson Galt.","This sub-series is primarily comprised of letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues from 1863-1927. Correspondents and recipients include William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Grigsby Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and others. Considerable number of letters are between other Galt family members and their friends, family, and colleagues. William Wilson Galt was a Navy Paymaster and wrote letters to his family from all over the world. Topics of this correspondence include the courtship of his wife, family news such as births, deaths, and job changes, the financial and parental administration of his home, his naval career, his publishing career, and Masonic Lodge business. See also the sub-series for each family member for more correspondence and papers.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and his family, friends, and colleagues; Handwritten copy of Galt's application for Assistant Paymaster with the Navy, dated 1876 March 20, and resignation as Junior Deacon at Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia, dated 1878 April 9; Reference letters written on behalf of Galt by T. M. Barner of Norfolk, Virginia, 1871, and Banking House of Burruss, Son, \u0026 Co. of Norfolk, Virginia, 1873. 1878 January 25, confidential letter from C.P. Thompson noting that Galt's application was possibly complicated by the fact that Galt's two brothers were also in the Navy.","Love letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby, to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Carrington Grigsby and from S. C. Daniel at Hampden-Sydney College to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 February 21 Hampton Sidney anniversary invitation. 1879 February 5 fun letter from William Wilson Galt, approved by Mary B. Grigsby, future mate, to Hugh Blair Grigsby saying in part, \"I have the honor respectfully to transmit herewith a requisition for a mate for this vessel...\" with an attached \"Jewel\" requisition, and1879 April 22 and 26 letters from William Wilson Galt to Hugh Blair Grigsby asking to court and marry his daughter, Mary Blair Grigsby. Correspondence about his position as an assistant Navy Paymaster. 1879 May 27 letter to James S. Galt from assistant Paymaster William Wilson Galt appointing him clerk to the Pay Office at the Naval Station in Key West, Florida, plus related correspondence about the appointment.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. H. Dillard (Mary Blair Grigsby's cousin), father William Richard Galt, friend and naval colleague C. P. Thompson; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby. 1879 October 30 letter from R.W. Thompson thanks Galt for rescuing the officers and crew of the disabled schooner, Empress.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from parents, sister Molly, C. P. Thompson; letter from L. R. Hamersly, publisher of \"United Service\" publication, regarding article William Wilson Galt wrote on Key West Naval Station.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Barton Myers, father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and brother Rogers.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, brother Rogers, J. H. Dillard, C. P. Thompson, A. K. Micheler, C. Hubbell; letter from Livingston W. Bethel, mayor of Key West, regarding James S. Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby. Invitation to wedding of Elizabeth Easley and William Carrington Lancaster on 1880 September 25.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter from William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby's mother Mary V. Grigsby; clipping of advertisement for William Richard Galt's school.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from C. P. Thompson; Copies of general orders 255 and 256 from Navy Department.","Christmas cards sent to William Wilson Galt; letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie; letter, written in Spanish, to William Wilson Galt from Mrs. M. A. Thornbury of Albany, GA.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Annie Galt (William's sister); letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; William Wilson Galt's ticket to the Leap Year Ball at the Odd Fellows Hall on 1881 January 13.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Dinner party invitation to William Wilson Galt from Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Thompson.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Photograph negatives of unidentified subjects.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; Postcards to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Grigsby. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Corinne and Frank (no last names given) from Key West, E. O. Locke; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin P. E. Pearl. Much of this correspondence refers to failing health of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from cousin Samuel W. Morton. Most letters refer to failing health and eventual death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, Mary's father and former chancellor of the College of William \u0026 Mary.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from Walker M. Hill, Freddie Venable, Robert Winthrop, C. Carrington, \"Sue\" from Stockdale, Nannie Hannah, and Mary F. Vaughn. Most letters express condolences for death of Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother James Galt and Angela Baldwin.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Bob, brother Jim, E. O. Locke, Virginia Ritchie, J. H. Dillard, and anonymous writer who signed only \"A Friend\" to his or her note; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from Cynthia B. T. Lohman.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim, sister Susan W. W. Galt, and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Annie, sister Susan W. W. Galt, cousin Jane, and T. L. Skinner.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt, sister Annie, brother Jim, and brother Rogers.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby from brother Hugh Carrington Grigsby concerning the exchange of Mary's share in Edgehill farm in Charlotte County, Virginia for property in Norfolk, Virginia.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from Aunt J. W. R. Galt, T. W. Clark, and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Jim and sister Molly.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and E. O. Locke.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; Program for Yorktowne Centennial Commission's Promenade Concert and Hop on October 18, 1881.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letters to William Wilson Galt from brothers Bob and Jim; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William's father William Richard Galt and sister Annie.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby; letter to William Wilson Galt from S. G. Baylor.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from A. K. Micheler, S. Hubbell, cousin Kate, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother Rogers, and mother Mary W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from cousin Lance Watkins and William's sister Annie; letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt's mother Mary V. Grigsby from Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt. Most correspondence relates to the wedding of William Wilson Galt to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. Drawings of various persons, animals, weapons, and musical instruments.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt and E. O. Locke; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William's sister Molly, William's brother Bob, and Mary's cousin J. W. Morton; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt and sister Annie; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; drawing of William Wilson Galt's martins while deployed in Santo Domingo, drawn by William.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from uncle George, father William Richard Galt, brother Jim, Thomas C. Walton, and S. F. Earle; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, cousin Leila, Mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, Emma Bates, Lizzie Boykin, William's sister Susan W. W. Galt, and \"M. F. V.\" of Franklin County, Virginia.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle George; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, Nannie Hannah, and William's sister Annie Galt; letter to mother Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Molly, and Mary V. Grigsby; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Nannie Hannah, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Molly; letter to cousin Lizzie from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from N. G. Wilson, Charlie Anisdue, C. W. Littlefield, R. W. Ball, N. P. Markham, and brother Bob; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William's sister Susan W. W. Galt.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, T. W. Lester, and A. E. L. Lester; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Clara Morris; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby; letter to \"Alice\" from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Robert Wilson, and Mary V. Grigsby; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Robert Wilson.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from J. W. Stewart; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susan W. W. Galt and Clara Morris; letter to Mary W. Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter written by G. R. Pavis certifying that he \"exhonerates Dr. John M. Galt from all charges that have been or may be brought against him,\" dated 1882 October 23.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and E. B. Baylor; letter to Hugh Carrington Grigsby from Lyon G. Tyler; postcards to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Fannie Barringer, Sallie Jones, \"Evaline\", and \"Langhorne\".","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Nannie Hannah.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susan W. W. Galt, and Mary A. Galt (William's grandmother).","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt, brother John Galt, brother Jim Galt, uncle George, Thom Donough, Thom Caswell, Robert Winthrop, S. D. Greeve, Charlie Anisdue, J. D. Doyle, and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt; primary focus of all August correspondence congratulates Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt on the birth of their son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt on 1883 August 3.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Sallie Jones; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Emma Bates and Sterling E. Edmunds on 1883 September 12.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from grandmother S. M. Christian; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Susan W. W. Galt; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle George, brother Rogers, brother Bob, sister Susan W. W. Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, E. O. Locke, T. W. Lester, Edward D. Washburn, and J. M. West; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, \"MLC\" from Mulberry Hill, Virginia, and Nannie Hannah; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Jim Galt from brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Alex, \"Neal\", and \"Angel\"; letters to Jim were generally concerned with his failing health; letters dated late June through early July express condolences to Galts regarding Jim's death.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Rogers, brother Zander, brother Bob, sister Annie, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Charlie Anisdue; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, and Mary W. Galt; receipt from George P. Zurhorst for (William's brother) John Galt's funeral expenses, dated 1885 January 16.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, mother Mary W. Galt, uncle James D. Galt, brother Zander, brother Rogers, brother Bob, grandmother S. M. Christian, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Charlie Anisdue, G. L. Dyer, C. A. Stanly, William T. Saunders, and Dr. Donald Phais; postcard to William Wilson Galt from Bancroft Gherardi; telegram to William Richard Galt from Mary Blair Galt. Much of the correspondence in June is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's second son, William Richard.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from mother Mary V. Grigsby, William Wilson Galt, Robert Winthrop, Hallie R. Grier; letter to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; postcard to Mary Blair Galt from Mary V. Grigsby. Prescription for quinine treatment for William Wilson Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from uncle James D. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin Emily, Nannie Bobbing, Annie Galt, Mary W. Galt, and Susan W. W. Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, cousin P. E. Pearl, L. B. Cary, and John B. Phase.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and mother Mary V. Grigsby.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Harriet Gridley and Eluior Allen.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from cousin Emily; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Davidson, and George K. Mullin, proprietor of Luray Inn in the Shenandoah Valley. Advertisements for Luray Inn attached to Mullin's letter to Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Xander and T. W. Lester; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, and William Richard Galt; letter to father William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt and Louisa Baxter.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, W. T. Churtain, and Barton Myers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Mary V. Grigsby from Mary Blair Galt; Easter card to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Winthrop.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and W. Farvot Walk; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and aunt Molly; William Wilson Galt's invitation to join Cosmos Club in San Francisco as extended by W. R. Wheeler and S. E. Tucker, dated 1891 November 10.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; two photographs, one is too damaged to distinguish the subject, the second is seemingly a photo of William Wilson Galt with four of his children, presumably Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, and Robert Ware Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, mother Mary V. Grigsby, uncle John Whitehead, Kate Venable, Olga Dour, and M. H. Macrae; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to grandfather William Richard Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, father-in-law William Richard Galt, sister-in-law Annie Galt, and Emma Prud.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from father William Richard Galt, sister Annie Galt, and M. R. Catlin; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, sister-in-law Molly, sister-in-law Annie, brother-in-law Bob, and father-in-law William Richard Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from sister Susan W. W. Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Emily Galt, Annie Galt, Sallie Aibinson, M. H. Macrae, Eustace B. Rogers, and Lucie Watkins; letter from \"Howard\" to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Zena Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to Mary Blair Galt from Eustace B. Rogers.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from C. A. Stanly, G. W. Crusselle, E. A. Morecock, and F. M. Bostwick; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Susie Galt, Mary M. Galt, Sue B. Glennon, M. H. Macrae, and W. L. Cosby. Much of the correspondence in this period is regarding the birth of Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Galt's daughter Susie Alexina.","Letters between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Molly Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; telegram to William Wilson Galt from H. Lee Holcombe.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from cousin Lucy and Charles Swift; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers, son William Richard Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, John S. Williams, and Acting Secretary of the Navy William McAdoo; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, C. L. Loyale, and Emily V. Galt; telegrams to William Wilson Galt from George Brown and Shields; invitation to wedding of Guilielma Lawton and Abram Carrington Read on 1894 October 10.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Secretary of the Navy Hilary Abner Herbert, and Dr. John Wyeth; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. P. Lawrence, and W. A. Boykin; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from \"Charles\".","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. Saunders Taylor and T. F. Rogers; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and uncle John Whitehead; letter to daughter Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to son Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to T. F. Rogers from Mary Blair Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from R. M. Wells and William A. Varty, Jr.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; invitation to wedding of Catharine Sampson and Richard Harrison Jackson on 1897 January 6.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Edmund S. Ruffin and Rupert W. Tomlin, R. M. Wells, F. A. Salomonson, Hammond B. Gayfer, A. K. Micheler, M. B. Crowell, and S. Cleburne Browne; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Marie B. Sheppard; invitation to wedding of Katharyn Salome and John B. Maher on 1897 May 26.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from George Dragoman, George Casanova, Joseph Starkey, and L. Haller Mingarda; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Barton Meyers. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were sent from a variety of locations: Gibraltar, Algiers, Smyrna, Piraeus.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from W. R. Drida; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and Dr. Southgate Leigh. William Wilson Galt's letters to Mary Blair Galt were written from a variety of locations: Smyrna, Gibraltar, Algiers, Tangier.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, F. Scinicariello, Horatio Sprague, and H. L. Gregg; letters to Mary Blair Grigsby from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; postcards to wife Mary Blair Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, and sister Mollie Galt from William Wilson Galt; menus from Hotel-Restaurant de la Paix and Grand Hotel Brunate; bill for plumbing services from E. E. Guy \u0026 Sons in Norfolk, Virginia; William Wilson Galt's letters and postcards were written from Genoa, Rome, and Mersina, Italy.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and daughter Mary Carrington Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, nephew Rogers Harrison Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary H. Boyd, Dr. Alexander Duane, Dr. Southgate Leigh, Ada Harvey, J. T. Van Patten, and the Army-Navy Journal; letter to son William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, including photographs of a torpedo gust leaving the tube when fired from the Raleigh at Mersina, after it left the tube, entering the water after it was fired, about 10 feet from the ship as the torpedo entered in for its course towards the target. Letter to daughter Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt, including one photograph of Dr. Marsteller and WWG, Mersina, 1897 November 25, USS Raleigh; letter to children Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt , and Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt, including a chart detailing the cities and ports visited by the USS Raleigh over nearly a one year period; letter to aunt Molly Galt from William Richard Galt; Reference letter written by William Wilson Galt on behalf of J. T. Van Patten.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Charles H. Eldridge, Max Rosenberg, Demege, Reid, \u0026 Co., and Delmege, Forsythe, \u0026 Co.; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lara, Dr. Alexander Duane, Virginia Mason, Emma Prud, Lizzie Boykin, Mary E. Carrington, Annie Watkins, Susan Morton, and Alice Green; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to J. B. Coghlan from William Wilson Galt; invitation to celebration of the twentieth anniversary of the Military Service Institution of the United States on February 10.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, and J. T. Van Patten; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Saunders, \"Belle\", E. H. Marsteller, and T. W. Wood \u0026 Sons; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to all children from William Wilson Galt. Topics include William Wilson Galt's observations of the people and lifestyle of Hong Kong and the oncoming Spanish-American War.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and Henry Romeike; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, Alexander Galt, I. B. McPhail, Emma Prud, T. Hall \u0026 Mingardo, Anne Letham, A. S. Kenny, and \"Belle\"; letter to children from William Wilson Galt; translation of a proclamation by the Governor-General of the Philippines; clipping from Army and Navy Journal relating William Wilson Galt's good health after Battle of Manila Bay; printed picture of USS Raleigh; newspaper clipping relating death of Captain Charles Vernon Gridley (William Wilson Galt is mentioned in the article as having reported the death to the Navy Department). Most of William Wilson Galt's letters deal with the Battle of Manila Bay (1898 May 1). Included in his letter to Mary Blair Galt on May 1 is a hand-drawn map of the American battle plan.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and Katherine Gridley; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, L. B. Cary, W. L. Cosby, \"Lillie\", \"Sue\", and J. G. Shackelford.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, Emily Galt, J. G. Shackelford, L. B. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Lyon G. Tyler; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to \"Miss Nannie\" from William Richard Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, son William Richard Galt, W. J. Upshur, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from daughter Mary Carrington Galt and son William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Annie Galt, J. G. Shackelford, P. B. Eggleston, Stern Brothers, Larkin Soap Company, Emily Watkins, W. L. Cosby, and Alice B. Greer; invitation to wedding of Cecile Amelie and Cornelius de Witt on 1898 November 15.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son Robert Ware Galt, son William Richard Galt, and son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son Robert Ware Galt, daughter Mary Carrington Galt, daughter Susie Alexina Galt, son William Richard Galt, niece Elizabeth Ashe Galt, niece Mary M. Galt, W. A. Boykin, J. P. Lawrence, J. C. Byenes, and N. Sherwell.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from son William Richard Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and C. L. Chamberlaine; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, uncle John Whitehead, cousin Lottie Carrington, Marie Marsteller, W. A. Boykin, B. Boykin, L. B. Cary, C. M. Meginley, and J. G. Shackelford; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Bessie Daniel. Invitations to wedding of Rosalie Smith and Dr. Isaac Carrington Harrison on January 24, Katharine Storrow and William C. Scott on February 21. Program for 10th Anniversary Service at St. John's Church in Portsmouth, Virginia. Lakewood, New Jersey Railroad timetable.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Mann L. Quarles and Dr. William T. Bull; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, cousin Margaretta Clingh, Annie Galt, Dr. Alexander Duane, N. C. Lalcolt, C. M. Meginley, J. G. Shackelford, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from E. J. Bogart and L. B. McPhail; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, son William Richard Galt, son Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rogers Galt, W. L. Cosby, and Inez Wichus Montague; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. with a collection of stamps included. Invitation to wedding of Susan Hedge Amsden and Carl Sutherland Parker on 1899 June 7, Emily Louisa Sawyer and John Nichols Moore on 1899 June 28.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, uncle John Whitehead, and \"Lillie\"; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; freight bill from Southern Railway Co. for William Wilson Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, Charles H. Consolvo and Edward C. Cheshire, and Mann L. Quarles; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, N. Sherwell, J. B. Lovett, W. S. Friend, Leopold Levy, and Jackson \u0026 Co.; letter to W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr. from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt; invitation to wedding of Clara Fuller and Philip Andrews on 1899 August 16; advertisement for Hoge Memorial Military Academy.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Gerry W. Simpson and the New York Yacht Club; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, J. B. Lovett, W. L. Cosby, Marjorie March, and J. G. Shackelford; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Lucy Watkins, and Alexander Martin. Much of the correspondence relates to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt starting college at William \u0026 Mary.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy Watkins, Sue Watkins, George H. Watkins, and Hugh Carrington Grigsby.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from brother William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, John Lloyd Newcomb, William Read Martin, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, N. Sherwell, \"Lloyd\", and \"Joe\"; invitation to Twentieth Annual Celebration of the Sigma Rho Delta Literary Society of the Shenandoah Valley Academy on May 4.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Dr. Southgate Leigh, George H. Watkins, George L. R. Stevens, Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co., and Lyon G. Tyler.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, sister Susan W. W. Galt Duane, and J. F. Carr; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Eva C. Lalcolt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Bob Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Joel Hill Watkins, Lucy Watkins, George H. Watkins, Dr. Southgate Leigh, William Read Martin, and C. Vernon Spratley; Prescription written by Dr. Alexander Duane for Mary Carrington Galt; Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co. catalog for Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Includes a 1900 August 16 letter from L.D. Starke.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from brother Rogers Galt, R. H. Townley, and Arent Schuyler Crowninshield; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, Molly Galt, Elizabeth Ashe Galt, Lucius F. Cary, Emily Christian, C. Vernon Spratley, Elsie S. Hannah, George H. Watkins, Lucy Watkins, Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, and Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co.; bill from Hospital St. Vincent de Paul for services rendered to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, C. Vernon Spratley, George H. Watkins, George Pugh, J. E. Williams, Lucius F. Cary, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and Dr. Southgate Leigh; letter to Annie Galt from William Richard Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from brother Alexander Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, cousin \"Bob\" given), W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Joel Hill Watkins, William Read Martin, Lucius F. Cary, Dr. Southgate Leigh, and Thomas H. Carter. Invitation to wedding of Martha Cabell Bouldin and Albert Humes Gentry on 1901 July 24.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Sue\"; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Annie Galt, John Lloyd Newcomb, D. C. Watkins, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; mathematics word problem.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis and Cornelia McBlair; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., and William Read Martin; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from David C. Reis; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Molly Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, Mary Daniel, and Cornelia McBlair; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and Sam Daniel.","Letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Cornelia McBlair, William Read Martin, Mary B. Daniel, and Wright, Kay, \u0026 Co.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Annie Galt; invitation to wedding of Emily Cary and Thomas Marshall, Jr. on 1901 November 12; description of \"Paul Jones\" mixer dance.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Laura Sherwood Picking; letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Mary Blair Galt, William Richard Galt, Cornelia McBlair, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Mary B. Daniel, William Read Martin, and \"Joe\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and \"Flea\"; Manila Day Reunion Poem by Commander Corwin P. Rees.","Letter to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Molly Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, George H. Watkins, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., Jul H. Watkins, and \"Elsie\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt and Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from R. G. Skerrett and B. F. Coble; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Agnes Douglas West, and W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr.; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, W. C. \"Charlie\" Hardy, Jr., M. J. Morton, and Lily B. Cary; receipt for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt's board at University of Virginia.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Laura Sherwood Picking, and R. G. Skerrett; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Susie Alexina Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt; a poem entitled \"At Sea\" written by William Wilson Galt; William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Hong Kong and Singapore.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from W. D. Southhall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Carroll R. Wright, Jr.; letter to J. W. Patterson from Mary Blair Galt; invitation to wedding of Mattie Lacey and Thomas J Pennybacker on1903 September 9. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily in Yokohama, Nagasaki and Kobe, Japan, Chefoo [Yantai] and Tsingtau [Qingdao], China, and Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Daniel Barnes; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from A. H. Flint. Invitation to wedding of Ruth Waldron and Frank Peard Thomas on 1904 January 12, Minnie Bolling and James Duncan Puller on 1904 February 3, Lucy Daniel and Charles Kingston von Weise on 1904 June 29, Ethel Sharp and Ralph Mancill Griswold on 1904 July 28. William Wilson Galt's letters were written primarily from Manila Bay, Hong Kong, Naples, and Gibraltar.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan, Thorvald Solberg, and the Virginia Club of Norfolk; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Lewis Crenshaw. Library of Congress document regarding William Wilson Galt's book \"The Battle of Manila Bay\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Rhoderick H. Watkins, and Janice H. Read; Postcards to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from D. D. E. and anonymous; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Sniky Byers, Louise Bocereeau, \"Stuart\", \"Mac\" (female), and \"Dave\"; postcard to Mary Carrington Galt from anonymous; letter to Aaron Marx from Claude Swanson.","Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from R. H. W.; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, L. B. Cox, Sniky Byers, H. J. Putnam \u0026 Co., R. H. Payn, H. G. McCormick, and R. Stuart Royer; letter to Robert Ware Galt from Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from J. B. Coghlan; letter to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; Postcard to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from \"E. W. C.\"; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Guy S. Lurty, and \"Stuart\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from J. J. Vogel and Dr. J. B. Murphy; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Bill Oglesby, E. W. Lawson, and Daisy Eggleston; letter to Mary Meares Galt from Rogers Galt; Robert Ware Galt's Navy enlistment papers, dated 1906 November 30, listing his examination date as 1907 April 16; invitation to wedding of Gertrude Abyvon Walke and Edward Dickinson Tayloe on October 25. Two letters written as poems to \"Uncle Bill\" from Rogers H. Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Leonard Draper, J. E. Duke and G. A. D. Galt at the \"Soldiers Home\" in Richmond, Virginia; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, Lily B. Cary, T. Catesby Jones, and cousin \"Bettie\"; Advertisements and reviews. Letter form E.B. Roy in response to Galt's concern that his Pay Director term is for three years instead of four years.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt and H. H. Ewing; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Robert Ware Galt and William Richard Galt; letters to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt, and Mary Carrington Galt; letter to Robert Ware Galt from George J. Durfey and telegram fro Hugh Blair G. Galt announcing \"Made the degree all right.\"","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and Bettie Marton. Invitations to weddings of Basil Gordon Montague and Lt. Col. George Barnett 1908 January 1, Elizabeth Welsh Galt and William Davidson 1908 January 16, Fanny Lewis Bouldin and Thomas Sprattley 1908 February 26, Elizabeth Virginia Jones and Joseph Hugh Neville 1908 April 16, Hilda Bateson and Laurance Jones 1908 June 18, Lily Brooke Booker and William Cutler Cole 1908 September 5, Evelyn Byrd Trigg and George Harris Sargeant, Jr. 1908 September 15, May Annette Luttmer and Rishworth Nicholson 1908 November 5, Anne McMaster and Davis Wills Jordan 1909 October 20, Margaret Nash Old and John Stone Stump, Jr. 1909 November 3, and Gladys Gertrude Hethorn and Wilford Grigsby Epes 1909 November 24. Note from Thomas E. Watkins 1909 March 25 saying that Carrington is very sick.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt and Louise Lelden; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from William Wilson Galt. Invitation to wedding of Delle Fay Norris and Henry Allen Pearson on February 2. Letter of condolence about the death of Roger Galt from James Riddle 1910 August 27 .","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Susie Alexina Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Mary Meares Galt, Mary C. Carrington, and W. L. Cosby.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, William Richard Galt, Alexander Galt, Annie Read, J. Watkins Lacy, Sara R. Martin, and Agnes E. Lancaster; invitation to wedding of Helen Howard and Charles Clifford Gill on April 25.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Robert Ware Galt, and \"Betty\".","Letter to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Edwin Brockenbrough.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from Susie Alexina Galt, Nannie C. Bolling, and W. L. Cosby.","Letter to Mary Blair Galt from W. L. Cosby; invitation and program for Susie Alexina Galt's graduation ceremony at the College for Women in Columbia, South Carolina on June 6. Invitations to weddings of Louise Keeling Taylor and John Wright Stribling June 12, Lois Drake Millard and Frank Edwin Preston Uberroth June 22, Nancy Collins Nash and Logan Cresap June 29, Lela Coles Bouldin and Oscar Lane Shewmake June 26, Katharine Jones and Reginald Page June 27, Mary Ambler Willcox and Worrall Reed Carter July 2, Lilly Johnson Poor and Henry Morris Johnston July 9.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from R. C. Marshall; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Lucy Gray Harrison and H. A. Hunter; letter to Williamsburg, Virginia Postmaster from Lucy Pemberton, seeking addresses of relatives of late Hugh Blair Grigsby. Invitations to weddings of Cora Isabel Westcott and Laurence Stowell Adams August 1, Maude Walker and Charles Semmes Stanworth September 18, Lottie Washington Lambert and John Walton Grandy, Jr. September 19, and Dorothy Evleth Brown and Stewart Varona Hellings September 30.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt and Philip Andrews informing Galt that he has been awarded a \"Special Meritorious Medal\" for his actions in the Battle of Manila Bay. Invitations to weddings of Marie Louise Ryan and George Wirt Simpson on October 2, 1912, Susan Barnett Persons and Lewis Bowen McBride on October 9, Eloise Hirst and William Couper, on October 9, Virginia Klein Cooke and Edward Keville Glennan on October 9, Flournoy Adams Hopkins and Gilbert Alexander Boswell Eliott on October 10, Emily Ward and Otto Barten McLean on, October 17, and Clare Beatrice Rudgard Wigg and Newton Armistead Coggsdale on October 19.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and nephew Rogers H. Galt; Christmas card from W. L. Cosby. Invitations to weddings of Susan Pendleton Howard and Hartwell Heathe Hume on November 6, Josephine Engelhard Boylan and Ellsworth Harper Van Patten on November 23, Mary Lewis Sharp and Irving Brinton Holley on November 27, and Emily Fuller Johnston and Joshua Warren White on December 14.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Robert Ware Galt, William Richard Galt, Annie Galt, and Lucy Pemberton; letter to Mary Carrington Galt from Mary Meares Galt; invitation to wedding of Harriotte Jones Winchester and Edward Griffith Dodson on January 29. List of members of the Puff Club (a business men's club in Norfolk, Virginia), with attached memos and poem entitled \"The Campaign of the Puffs against the Great Destroyer.\"","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and William Richard Galt.","Letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, and Robert Ware Galt; invitation to wedding of Bessie Armistead Doyle and Joseph Virginius Bidgood, Jr. on October 25.","Letters to William W. Galt from Florence J. Grant and Maria Ward Skelton; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Richard Galt, Robert Ware Galt, Belle Boykin, and Maria Ward Skelton; letter to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt from Robert Ware Galt; letter to Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels from William Wilson Galt; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from William Wilson Galt; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; Galt's letters to Daniels, Martin, and Thom are regarding his request for a promotion to Rear Admiral upon his retirement.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from John R. Edwards; letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carrington G. Galt, Annie Galt, and E. B. Martin; letter to Alfred P. Thom from William Wilson Galt; letter to Robert W. Shultice from S. B. Avis; letter to W. H. Venable from Secretary of Navy Josephus Daniels; letter to Senator Thomas S. Martin from W. H. Venable; invitation to wedding of Alice Louise Preston and Albert Weston Grant, Jr. on October 17.","Letter to William Wilson Galt from Hugh Blair Jordan; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William W.  Galt, Mary Carrington Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, William Richard Galt, Susie Alexina Galt, Mary Meares Galt, and Ward Skelton Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and Susie Alexina Galt.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Alfred George Zimmerman, Annie Galt, John M. Galt, Secretary of the Navy Edwin Wenby, T. S. Dunaway, George L. Hunt, Philip Andrews, John Teicher, Joseph W. Eggleston, A. Closdon, Frank Lester, John S. Bottimore, \"Alfred\", \"Aleck\", and \"Frank\"; letters to Mary Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt and William Richard Galt; letter to Annie Galt from C. G. Smith; letter to Dr. Pickrell from Annie Galt; letter to Hugh Blair from Aunt Molly and carbon copy of his answer.  Much of the correspondence in 1922 is regarding William Wilson Galt's health as in that year he had his right foot amputated and suffered from pneumonia.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from William Richard Galt, Ward Skelton Galt, Annie Galt, Zander Galt, \"Alfred\" (husband of daughter Susie), Hugh Blair Galt, Mrs. A. G. Zimermann and James B. Denny; letter to sister Susie from William Wilson Galt; letter to brother Zander from William Wilson Galt; letters to William Richard Galt from William Wilson Galt; letter to Mary Carrington Galt, William R. Galt and Hugh Blair Galt from William Wilson Galt, letter to Bill from Zander; letter from Billy Galt to Grandfather; list of stockholders of Lynnhaven Beach and Park Co.; 1923 December 23 letter from J. H. D. to \"Dill\" with an attached news clipping \"Dr. J.H. Dillard to visit Africa\". 1924 March 3 letter from William Wilson Galt to his son includes a poem; 1923 July 13 letter from Hugh Blair Galt to William Wilson Galt also includes a poem. Most of the correspondence during these years are typed or carbons of typed letters.","Invitations to marriages and other events, plus a few calling cards. A dried plant was transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection Mss. 1.03.","Letters to Mary Galt from Hugh G. Grigsby, William Galt, Annie Galt, Mrs. Conway Robinson, M. L. Nowlin, Laure E. Read, Carrington Galt and Roger Galt.  Letters to William Galt from Roger Galt, P. A. Williams, Louise H. Carter, Mary B. Galt, Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary Meares Galt.  Includes a note from W. R. Galt and a letter from William Galt Hubbell.","Letters to William Wilson Galt from Mary Blair Galt, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, A. K. Micheler, and Virginia (illegible last name); letters to Mary Blair Galt from Carmela Loyale, George Chappell, Annie Galt, L. B. Cary, Louisa L. Read, Nannie Winston, Bradford (illegible first name), Lizzie Boykin, and Kate Gaulding.","Letters to Hugh Blair Galt from \"Aunt Molly\",\" Elsie\", Emily M. Watkins, J. Morton, Mary Blair Galt, Lucy D. Thornton and Cordelia McBlair. Letter to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from William Wilson Galt while on the USS Kentucky. Letter to William Wilson Galt from Mary. Letter to Granddaddy or Grandpa from William R. Galt, Jr., and unknown. Letter to Granddaddy and Mamie from William R. Galt, Jr. Letter to Grandma from Grandson who was in Vallejo, California. Letters to Mother from Mary B. G. Galt and Robert. Letters to \"Father\" from \"Alfred\", \"Susie\", Robert W. Galt, and \"Will\".","Letters to William Wilson Galt from nephew John M. Galt, Maria, Mary B. Grigsby and Louise H. Carter. Letters to Mary B. G. Galt from cousin Cantey E. Reed, \"Annie\", \"M. L. Y.\", C.A . Stanely, Margaret B. Roper, \"Susan\", \"Dorothy\", Susie Crane, Sarah S. Read and others. Letters to family from Robert W. Galt, Susie D. Galt, Mary Galt and Carrington Galt. Includes a letter to William Wilson Galt from S. T. Early in which Early sends him a branch of the original Poets Laurel, and a letter from William Lamb, T. M. Whitehurst and John B. Jenkins asking William Galt to donate some land to the City of Norfolk. A legal document from Allegheny County about an 1837 debt of Andrew Fudge.","Two carbon typescripts of a short biography of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt.","Invitation, newspaper articles and rough drafts with a typescript of Hugh B. G. Galt's speech on the Cape Henry Lighthouse Celebration at Cape Henry, Virginia in 1939.","Correspondence with Estelle Haskins, daughter of Bettie Morton. Bettie Morton was a servant in the Galt household at \"Oak Grove\" in Charlotte County. Estelle and her mother live in a house on the former \"Oak Grove\" property. Estelle often writes for help with legal problems and financial problems. Hugh Blair G. Galt responds with advice, gifts of money and hand-me-down clothes, and often intercedes to help with legal problems. Estelle helps him pack up old books and papers that belonged to the Grigsby family after some property was sold. Some correspondence deals with the land that Bettie Morton receives as the dower of 1/3 of the property of Albert Morton. Hugh Blair G Galt sends Betty Morton a deed to the house, which is given for life on 1925 January 10. Eventually, the entire parcel was sold to the Charlotte County School Board by Homer A. Lester and wife. The land had been conveyed to Mrs. Lester by the Galt family.","1934 letter from Galt's nephew \"Bill\"; 1939 article about First National Seashore Park in North Carolina; 1941 letter from Office of the Marshal of the Supreme Court saying seats will be saved for him and Mrs. Galt; 1943 letter from nephew \"Richard\" while in the Army Air Forces Bombardier School in Texas; business card of Henry G. Barbee.","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.","Class schedules, grades, certificates, notes, invoices, assignments and reports of Hugh B.G. Galt. Includes 1899 paper \"The Romantic School in English Poetry\". 1902, 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia grades; 1903, 1904, and 1906 University of Virginia pass certificates; 1906 document stating \"Degree of Bachelor of Arts conferred, June 12, 1906\"; 1938 bill for the Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar Association; 1939 \"University of Virginia Newsletter\" with article on Virginia's Forest Resources by F.C. Pederson. Undated lecture schedule and notes. University of Virginia report card for November 1901.","Audits of the estate of Mary B. G. Galt by Hugh B. G. Galt, her son and William Wilson Galt, her husband. Includes three copies of 1935 February report \"Second Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary G. Galt, Deceased\"; one copy of 1935 April 9 report \"A Report by Hugh B. G. Galt, Surviving Executor of Mary B. Galt, Deceased to the present Beneficiaries of the Same.\"","Concerns Grigsby Family property \"Edgehill\", located in Charlotte County, Virginia which Mary B. G. Galt inherited from her brother, Carrington Grigsby. Includes 1914 plat of the Charlotte County property, 1914 Deed of Trust note on the property, correspondence with potential purchasers of the property, and correspondence and legal documents on the sale of the property to L. E. Rogers, John O. Walker, and C.E. Hunter in 1916.","1916-1928 correspondence between Otis M. Locke and William Wilson Galt about rental of property in Charlotte County. Mr. Locke rented a piece of property, possibly since 1907, and tried to purchase it a number of times. The property was originally part of the Grigsby estate. 1919-1925 correspondence about selling other parcels of land that were part of the Grigsby estate, including part of the Cardwell Tract. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1936 sale of one part of the Charlotte County, Virginia property to F. Watts Burgess and L. P. White. Correspondence and legal documents on the 1952 sale of the final piece of property to Boyd Hensley. Includes tax statements, county and property maps, and legal documents given to Hugh B. G. Galt by the remaining descendants of Mary B.G. Galt the right to sell the property.","Handwritten list of some of the furnishings of Mary B. G. Galt with a history of the item.  Includes photographs of some of the paintings.","Tax documents and correspondence regarding inheritance tax after the death of William Wilson Galt.","Inventory and appraisement of the estate of William Wilson Galt and Mary B. Galt.  Agreement between Carrington G. Galt and his siblings where he releases all his rights to the tangible personal property as a legatee of Mary B. and William Wilson Galt, 1934 July 14.  A ledger with lists and appraisals of estate.","1934 death certificate of William Wilson Galt; 1934 certification of H. G. G. Galt as executor to William Wilson Galt's estate; 1934 document giving Hugh Blair G. Galt permission to make repairs to 1104 Westover Avenue in Norfolk, Virginia (home of William Wilson Galt); 1934 inventory of 1104 Westover Avenue. Other legal documents between the beneficiaries of William W. and Mary B. G. Galt, 1916 will of William Wilson Galt, financial notes and ledgers and tax documents.","Application of relief from taxes on property in Charlotte County, Virginia.  Cancelled checks and bank statements.  Correspondence related to tax and banking issues.","Correspondence and documents of Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt as the executor of the estates of both William Wilson Galt and Mary B.G. Galt, his parents. He dealt with all the aspects of the estate: making an inventory of the contents of the house, selling items not wanted by his siblings, organizing papers, fixing up and selling the house, and maintaining accounts and legal forms to document his work. The correspondence with his siblings is often in triplicate. The names of his siblings are William R. Galt, Susan D. Zimermann, and Carrington G. Galt. Items from the home are mentioned, plus items given or on loan to institutions.","Ledger kept by Hugh B. G. Galt as administrator of the personal estate of Hugh Carrington Grigsby. Pages 6-22 include the inventory of personal estate and page 196 includes an account of finances. Between pages 22 and 23 are three loose items: two pages with pencil drawn scenes set in Colorado and probably drawn by Hugh B. G. Galt, and one letter dated 1892 December 27 addressed to \"My precious Mother\" (her mother-in-law) from Mary B. G. Galt about the sadness she feels with the death of her father-in-law. Loose memo book in back of ledger includes a few accounts and notes from 1889. All pages in between are blank.","Correspondence with Fitzgerald Flournoy, Henry Riely, other genealogists, family members and organizations about the Grigsby and Galt families. Of particular note is Fitzgerald Flournoy who organized the Grigsby Papers for Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, and his writings about different family members. One unpublished report, \"The Lot of the Defeated\" is included. Correspondence with Henry Riely, a lawyer with the firm McGuire, Riely and Eggleston in Richmond, Virginia centers on the Carrington Family. Includes notes on the families and Norfolk Historical Society inquiries.","Notes on Dr. Alexander Dickie Galt by William R. Galt and a handwritten paper on Alexander Galt, the sculptor, by Hugh B. Grigsby with a carbon typescript, published 1863 February 3 in the Richmond Inquirer. A \"Memoria Sacrum\" poem by James Barron Hope in memory of \"Alexander Galt, The Sculptor.\"","Undated handwritten and typescript of  \"Memoir of John Minson Galt, Jr.\" by W. R. Grigsby. 1941 September issue of \"Virginia Medical Monthly\" with an article on \"Dr. John Minson Galt and the Williamsburg Asylum\" by P. G. Hamlin.","Carbon typescript of paper entitled \"Mr. Grigsby: Athlete, Orator, Author\", author and date unknown.","Notes, correspondence and copies of documents relating to the Grigsby and Galt Families. Includes notes on the Whitehead Family. Other notes on collateral families of Scervant, Ware, Marston, Finch, McPherson, Silvester, and others. Includes a reprint of the 1863 obituary of Captain Reuben Grigsby from the Richmond Enquirer; 1896 article from the Central Presbyterian on the Old Stone Church in Lewistown, Virginia with a mention of Reverend Benjamin Grigsby, the father of Hugh Blair Grigsby and a handwritten copy of the James Galt family Bible. Some reports written by Mary Meares Galt. Includes a note written on a paper bag, \"Home - Woodside, Mrs. Dr. John M. Galt, Dr. John M. Galt, MD - C.S.A. Children, Eva Dulaney Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt\" and a 1870 November 14 invoice for tuition for the \"Misses C. \u0026 M. Skinner\" paid by Honorable J. B. Whitehead.","1898 April 19 confirmation certification by the Bishop of Southern Virginia in the Ascension Church in Keysville, Virginia. 1938 January 25 letter from the  Virginia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution invitation to Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt for membership via John Grigsby or Benjamin Porter.","Includes a 1871 obituary of Judge William Leigh of Halifax County, Virginia.  Most clippings deal with events in the Norfolk, Virginia area, either articles or editorials.","Newsletters, brochures and programs from various groups and events. Undated material includes \"General Regulations\" from William \u0026 Mary; map of New York City; reproduction map of \"Champlain's Map of New France 1632\"; order from for The George Jaberg Music Company of Cincinnati, Ohio; empty notepad from \"R.J. Edwards, Smithfield, Virginia\"; three copies of \"America,\" one copy of \"Yankee Doodle\" (3\"x2\") as advertisements for W. G. Williams, Smithville, Virginia; advertising card for E. E. Guys of Norfolk, Virginia.","Manuscript draft of essay on \"The First President of William \u0026 Mary,\" also called \"Commissary James Blair,\" dated 1913, typescript of paper, \"Commodore John Paul Jones,\" undated and an 1899 poem written on the Norfolk Boat Club letterhead using both English and German.","Booklet for The Galt Literary Society which was organized by \"the young men of William R. Galt's school.\"","Typed transcript of a letter written to W. R. Galt by Colonel John B. Cary of Richmond, Virginia about the Scervant Family, dated 1875 August 16.  Handwritten note on bottom of letter: original of this letter is in the possession of W.R. Galt's granddaughter, Mary M. Galt.","Certificate to William R. Galt from The Imperial Council of the Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine for North America saying that he is \"A Noble of the Mystic Shrine in Accas Temple in Richmond, Virginia.\" 1900 May 16.","1903 form letter announcing meeting of the Orient Mark Lodge of Japan; 1903 menu of the \"traditional banquet to the Members of Aloha Temple...in Honolulu; 1907 Funeral Service procedures \"as prescribed by The Grand Lodge of Virginia\"; 1911 bylaws of the Owens Lodge in Norfolk, Virginia; \"Laying of the Cornerstone of St. Andrews Episcopal Church\" by Owen Lodge No. 164 in Norfolk, Virginia 1920 June 30; 1918 February 15 Virginia Masonic Journal Newsletter; February 1917 newsletter \"Atlantic Lodge News\" with an article on William Wilson Galt; The Temple News of Norfolk, Virginia dated 1920 September (Volume 3, Number 9). Includes newspaper clippings about the Masons, William Wilson Galt, and Hugh B. Galt.","Speeches given at the 10th Annual Convention of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Association (undated),  and a paper entitled \"Harmony.\"","Manuscript speech on the History of Masonry.  39 pages.","Manuscript address explaining \"certain words and passages of our work that are not very clear in their meaning or application\".   26 pages.","Manuscript speech on the \"source of the Sublime Degree, the foundation of Masonry\".  Gives sources at the end of the paper.  61 pages.","Includes a tribute to William Richard Galt written by James H. Dillard. Originally published in the Southern Churchman, dated 1922 September 25.","Personal papers of William Wilson Galt which include financial material, business correspondence, material as executor of family members' estates, real estate transactions, tax and insurance documents, news clippings, printed and published written material, papers from his time as Navy Paymaster, and his last will and testament. William Wilson Galt joined the Navy about 1877 and served in the Navy for 50 years. He was a Navy Paymaster for most of those years. In 1881, he married Mary Blair Grigsby, daughter of Hugh Blair Grigsby, the Chancellor of William \u0026 Mary from 1871 to 1881.","Calling cards from Galt Family members and others.","Grades for Robert W. Galt and Mary C. Galt during one school session. 1901 tuition invoice to Mrs. J. T. Carr for music lessons on guitar for Hugh Blair Galt.","Newspaper and other clippings collected by William Wilson Galt. Some topics are Norfolk, Florida and the Navy. Some clippings are poems.","Newspaper and other clippings about the Galt Family. Obituaries and articles about Roger H. Galt, William Wilson Galt, William Richard Galt, and others.","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.","Insurance invoices.","Includes tombstone inscription and order for tombstone; \"list of books taken from library at Edgehill Oct. 9th, 1884 by Mrs. William Wilson Galt\"; receipts for payments from the estate; 1881 prenuptial contract between Mary Blair Grigsby and W. W. Galt stating that William Wilson Galt will not interfere with the rents and profits of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby; legal documents with Mary Blair Grigsby Galt as one of the executors of her father's estate; accounts of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Leather account book from the Norfolk National Bank with approximately seven pages of accounts relating to the estate of Mary B. Grigsby, which include lists of items, possibly as inventories, under the headings: \"Mary Blair Carrington\", \"For Grove/For Edgehill\", and \"Farming Implements\". Also includes an account of the security stock of the Charlotte Banking and Insurance Company belonging to the estate of Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby.","Invoices of interest payment to Robert R. Prentis on note due Joseph B. Whitehead's estate.","Canceled checks, bank statements, check stub books, deposit slips and bank notes.","Two bank books for Mrs. Mary Blair Galt. Leather notepad wallet moved to Manuscripts Artifact Collection, Mss. 1.03.","Typed list of Galt's expenses when he was a candidate for the House of Delegates. List addressed to the Chairman City Democratic Committee.","Invoices for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Receipts from businesses. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster.","Invoices and receipts for purchases from local businesses and businesses across the country. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes receipts for payments to the City Gas Company of Norfolk, and Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company.","Invoices and receipts for local and world-wide purchases. Many invoices list items purchased. Most of the accounts are for personal purchases, but a few of them may be related to his position as Navy Paymaster. Includes purchase of a guitar for $7.00 in 1900 and a General Catalogue No. 66 from Montgomery Ward \u0026 Co.","Correspondence, receipts and bonds for the Tidewater Mineral and Oil Corporation and Norfolk-Princess Anne Oil Corporation.","William Wilson Galt elected an Honorary Member of St. Johns Masonic Lodge 1908. Carbon copy of a 1911 June 21 letter from William Wilson Galt, as Representative of the United Grand Lodge, to Sir Edward Letchworth, the Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge...Freemasons' Hall in England, about the honor conferred upon him. Related Mason material, some about William Wilson Galt, is filed in Sub-Series 3, William R. Galt.","1908 contract for telephone service and a 1916 Virginia State Hunter's License. 1896-1899 insurance records which include a policy, payment receipts of premiums and correspondence.","1881 December 1 Charlotte County, Virginia marriage license between William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair Grigsby with a Minister's Return of Marriage.","William Wilson Galt wrote a poem entitled \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". The poem was printed in various publications and eventually incorporated into a book, also called \"The Battle of Manila Bay\". Copies of the poem from various sources, newspaper articles about the poem, and order slips for purchasing the book. Research correspondence and requests for photographs from men who participated in the battle, copyright information and letters from appreciative readers. Some correspondence on the lectures Galt gave on the Battle of Manila Bay.   Note: accounting details from the sale of the book are located with various financial documents as noted on the inventory.","Leather bound diary kept by William Wilson Galt while stationed at Punta de los Cerritos from 1882 April 19-31.","Two certificates of membership for the Navy Relief Society; one for Paymaster W. W. Galt and one for Mrs. William Wilson Galt.","Newspaper clippings about the Navy, Navy personnel, and William Wilson Galt.","Membership material for the Navy Mutual Aid Association, Allotment Check transmissions and Statement of Account for his pay. Leave requests from 1903-1906. 1922 letter exchange with the Judge Advocate General about bonds.","Report \"574 C\" reconciling statement of William Wilson Galt, Paymaster, U.S. Navy, Norfolk, Virginia. for 1st quarter of 1896, and Auditor memos from 1913 and 1914.","Clarence N. Howell is an Assistant Chief Clerk in the Paymaster's Office. In 1907, he accuses the Paymaster's Office of misconduct and mismanagement. William Wilson Galt is investigated and the newspapers carry articles about the situation (see news clipping files). Correspondence includes many letters written to William Wilson Galt from creditors of Clarence N. Howell from 1902 to 1907. Includes the official report written by William Wilson Galt where he answers each accusation. Correspondence to and from William Wilson Galt about the accusations. Folder title used by William Wilson Galt.","Receipt slips for navy personnel which include the names of the men.","Chart listing names of men, how many days worked, pay per day, and total pay.","Ledger which is a cash book for the USS. Kentucky (1903-unknown), but also records 1906-1907 sales of \"The Battle of Manila Bay\" on pages 54-63, 89-90. Near the end of the book are entries for the USS Vicksburg from 1902-1903. Loose papers include sheets listing men and their positions on the Boston, the Raleigh, the Baltimore, and other ships. Includes a few paymaster receipts. Printed list of arrival and departure dates and name of ports for the \"Cruise of USS Kentucky\" (1900-1904); 1903 issue of \"The Open Door: Thanksgiving Number\" which includes names of all crew members; 1904 February 20 issue of \"The Open Door\". Correspondence about physical exam before receiving a promotion and other material included.","Correspondence, supply orders, memos, and other supply related material while stationed in Gibraltar, Hong Kong, and Smyrna. Includes a barber bill for 1899 with names of the men, their pay number and rating; 1898 list from the Treasury Department of the \"Values of Foreign Coins\"; handmade card signed by members of the crew entitled \"You May Fire When You are Ready, Gridley, May 1, 1898 to May 1st, 1901\", and a 1898 March 26 letter relieving Galt of duty on the USS Raleigh.","Photo print of \"Genl Dewey\". Receipts from the Grand Hotel in Guatemala, the Kilaneau Volcano House in Hawaii, the Grand Hotel in Yokohama, and the Fujiya Hotel in Miyanoshita. Pamphlet for the Panic Mail Steamship Company Peru with a list of passengers (1902), and receipt for clothing from \"Ah Sing and Co.\" in Shanghai.","Copy of the \"General Service Code\" with homographic signals, typed extract from 1898 May 27 China Daily Press; 1907 January 19 partial issue of Army and Navy Register; list of \"District Joint Communications Visited\"; 1890 pass for W. W. Galt for San Jose De Gu Temala, Central America; 1871 map of Santo Domingo; prospectus pamphlet for the Ostrander Repeating Gun Company, and a pamphlet for the Ostrander Gun.","1898 July 9 order to report to the USS Delmonico; note giving the time of the \"Sword presentations \u0026 c to officers of the Navy\"; 1902 appointment and commission as Pay Inspector in the Navy, with the rank of Commander; 1903 appointment order to be on a \"Navy Examining Board\" and a Congressional Bill (S. 5693) from the 63rd Congress, 2nd Session \"To provide for the promotion of Pay Director William Wilson Galt...to the rank of Rear Admiral in the Pay Corps of the Navy upon his retirement from the service\" (1914). Correspondence in regard to promotions, including letters of recommendations.","Resolutions adopted at the last meeting on 1909 May 1. Two copies of the \"Constitution and List of Members of the Society of Manila Bay\" and a 1920 brochure for the Twenty-Second Annual Banquet at the Army and Navy Club in Washington, DC with signatures on the inside front cover. Tissue paper carbon of a 1926 letter addressed to Captain Dudley N. Carpenter about the May meeting of the Manila Bay Society.","Proposed amendment to House Bill #6616, \"That after completing the prescribed course of four years' instruction at the Naval Academy ... there shall be retained each year for service in the Navy and Marine Corps...only so many as shall equal the number of vacancies...\"","Notes about spheres, torture, Spanish sentence structure and a medicinal formula. Shopping list, a mostly blank small notebook, list of automobile travel expenditures with names of Virginia towns and the vehicle odometer reading, code labeled \"Grimm's Law,\" drawing of a possible boat, drawing of the floor plan of a house and a doodle drawing.","Poems and prose with titles such as \"Our Idyll,\" \"A Prayer\" and \"To One Who Knows\" (1923). Most are handwritten. 1923 typed Christmas poem addressed to Mary Meares from \"Uncle Bill\".","Brochures, pamphlets, sales advertising, \"how to play whist\" pamphlet, postcards, printed poems, recipes, programs, safe driver's manual, \"a Summary History of the Palazzo Dandolo now Royal Hotel Danieli in Venice\" (1896), postcards of Venice, tourist photographs of Venice, an 1894 Missionary Calendar of Prayer, and a 1904 pamphlet Concerning Old Norfolk about Norfolk, Virginia.","Deeds and other legal documents for property in Norfolk, Virginia, Colorado, and Florida.","Scrapbook of newspaper clippings with notes and poems, some by William Wilson Galt, pasted into an account book. Beginning on page 100, accounts for the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby from 1885-1886. Includes loose papers of handwritten poetry, an 1887 map of Alaska, an 1890 broadside for San Salvador and Guatemala, a printed poem \"A Ballad of Manila Bay\" by Timothy Wilfred Oakley and other printed material.","Tax bills and receipts for personal and property taxes.","Typed carbon copy of the Last Will and Testament of William Wilson Galt dated 1927 August 11.","Certificate dated 1878 January 25,  appointing William Wilson Galt as Assistant Paymaster of the Navy, signed by Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, and R.W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1881 October 15, appointing William Wilson Galt as Passed Assistant Paymaster with the relative rank of Master, signed by Chester A. Arthur, President of the United States, and  William H. Hunt, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1893 September 26, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the relative rank of Lieutenant, signed by Grover Cleveland, President of the United States, and H. A. Herbert, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1899 March 3, appointing William Wilson Galt as Paymaster of the Navy with the rank of Lieutenant Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy. Certificate dated 1901 February 19, assigning William Wilson Galt as number one in the Rank of List of Paymasters in the Navy for Extraordinary Heroism, signed by William McKinley, President of the United States, and John D. Long, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate dated 1902 April 10, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Inspector of the Navy with the rank of Commander, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Moody, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate, dated 1903 December 2, appointing William Wilson Galt as Pay Director of the Navy, signed by Theodore Roosevelt, President of the United States, and William H. Wood, Secretary of the Navy.  Certificate of Membership in the Society of Manila Bay for William Wilson Galt, USS Raleigh, signed by George Dewey, Commodore US Navy, undated.    Picture and roster of the members of the Society of Manila Bay who attended the banquet at Admiral Dewey's resident in Washington, DC on 1914 May 1.  Photograph is very fragile and rolled.  All certificates are loosely rolled.","Includes individual items for Susie Galt, Carrington G. Galt, Herbert Randolph Galt, Mary Carrington Galt and Robert W. Galt, plus newspaper clippings about various family members and homes.","Correspondence, mostly regarding genealogy of the Galt Family, plus her files on the Galt Family genealogy.","Correspondence to Mamie Garland and her father Maurice Garland about the Galt Family with some general letters and invitations from members of the Galt Family.","Correspondence to Mary \"Mamie\" Garland about the Galt Family with some personal correspondence with friends and family and business correspondence in relation to her jobs at the Valentine Museum and the Richmond Public Library.","Charts, notes, news clippings, and correspondence about Galt Family genealogy.","Empty envelopes, blank greeting cards and blank notepaper.","Some items were moldy when accessioned. They have been boxed separately and are currently unavailable to the public.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Letters to Mary Blair Grigsby Galt from her husband, William Wilson Galt. 3 letters.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Small notebook with two pages of accounts.","These documents are in conservation and unavailable to the public. Speeches, reports, and poem about the Masons.","1809 property tax bill, and 1808 letter from Lewis Stuart of Greenbrier.","These papers mainly deal with Hugh Blair Grigsby's business and family in Charlotte County, Virginia. Includes some early family papers, deeds and correspondence. The papers were accessioned as a group of loose papers and a group of file folders in a wooden box. In organizing these papers, this original grouping has been kept. The loose papers are arranged alphabetically by subject, then the papers in the wooden box are also arranged alphabetically by subject. There is an overlap.","15 business or calling cards with Hugh Blair Grigsby's signature.","Letter from Annie Christian to Mrs. Anne Fleming about Indian attacks and related troubles, plus her desire to be in Botetourt County, dated 1780 April 1. Hugh Blair Grigsby collected her letters. Most of the letters are housed in the Hugh Blair Grigsby Papers at the Virginia Historical Society.","1842 letter has a note \"The only piece of the handwriting of my mother that I possess.\" 1840 letter deals with results of the presidential election, 1841 letter to his wife about his visit to Norfolk, Virginia; undated response to a complaint by Joseph Caldwell; 1855 letter regarding his purchase of \"Pocohantas\"; undated letter from Mary Blair Grigsby Galt to her Mother; undated letter to Mrs. Grigsby at Edgehill from \"Cousin P. E. R.\"","1881 receipt from John E. Holt. Agreement of Partition between H. Carrington Grigsby and William Wilson Galt and Mary Blair his wife, dated January 24, 1882. February 8, 1882 agreement between Mrs. M. V. Grigsby, administratrix of the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby from Thomas Word.","Receipts, invoices, accounts and business correspondence relating to items purchased for home, business and farm.  Includes an 1828-1831 account sheet for money received and money expended, requests for loans from neighbors, bond material, and a small book, \"Account of John E. Holt\" from 1869-1879.  Two accounts were grouped separately when accessioned and have been grouped separately in the back of this folder:  Accounts with W. H. Smith from 1875-1882 and Accounts with John E. Holt and J. W. Eggleston from 1869-1881.","Account book for family and farm expenses and payments from 1887-1896. Does not include an index, but names of people and merchants are noted on each page. One small \"daily\" notebook with financial information, undated. Bank book from \"Exchange National Bank in Norfolk\" with entries from 1871-1880.","Notes on the early history of Virginia and a tribute written \"to the memory of my father the Rev. Benjamin Porter Grigsby\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby.","Small group of papers belonging to Mary Venable Grigsby, the wife of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Circa 1829 letter from a friend in Richmond, Virginia; a calling card; an 1882 application for life insurance; two undated letters from her son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby (one while at Hampden-Sydney College); undated letter from her sister.","Plats, deeds and related material for land in Charlotte County. Includes a 1736 survey by William Westbrook with notes on \"Booker Survey\"; 1793 survey for Thomas Read; Edward Fitzgerald deed to Hugh B. Grigsby; 1870 survey of the \"Low Grounds of Edgehill\" by Thomas F. Petters, correspondence on land bought from the Cardwell Family (1870's and 80's) and more.","1839 deed from George Garraway to Edward Fitzgerald for land on East Street; 1855 deed from Rosina Karcher to Simon S. Stubbs for property on Main Street; 1858 deed from Hugh B. Grigsby to Charles B. Duffield for property on East Street.","List of items taxed for 1879 and Grigsby's copy of the letter sent when paying bill.","Handwritten copy of an indenture, 1859 April 2, in the \"City of Williamsburg between Hugh Blair Grigsby...in his own behalf and in behalf of his infant son, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, of his infant nephews, Hugh Grigsby Whitehead, Henry Colgate Whitehead, John Boswell Whitehead, Jr., Holbrook Whitehead and Park Lewis Poindexter, and of his nieces Cornelia Grigsby, Irwin, Jr, Billie Poindexter and Mary Irwin...and the President and Masters or professors of William \u0026 Mary in Virginia...a certificate of debt...of One Thousand dollars bearing six per cent interest per annum payable half yearly to have and to hold.... Copy of signatures of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Benjamin S. Ewell. Paragraph in the indenture explains why he is listing his son, nieces and nephews on the document. Document from Benjamin S. Ewell that states \"whereas the late Hugh Blair Grigsby...endow in said college, 'The Chancellor Scholarship\" with his bond, dated 1881 January 18. 1881 Resolution from the Convocation of the Board of Visitors and Governors of William \u0026 Mary in memory of the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby, LL. D.","Handwritten poems, a hymn, a shopping list, published tributes to Hugh Blair Grigsby at his death, printed sheets of the hymn written by Hugh B. Grigsby in 1877, and two copies of pamphlet Lines, to my Daughter on her Fourteenth Birthday, privately printed in Norfolk. 1881 May 20 Richmond Dispatch clipping with a poem, \"Lines: Suggested by the Death of Hon. Hugh Blair Grigsby, April 28, 1881,\" \"Hymn written on the morning of the 22d of November 1877, when I entered my seventy-second year\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby and \"A Sonnet on Spring\" from Farmville.","Deeds, surveys and plats of land in Charlotte County. Names on documents include Joel Watkins, Brooks Becker, Thomas H. Spencer and William L. Morton.","Nine 1861 confederate certificates at 8 per cent and four 1864 confederate bonds at 4 per cent.","Handwritten  letter written by Hugh Blair Grigsby to Mr. Grinnan of Orange County, Virginia about the Porter Family genealogy and Grigsby Family genealogy.  Stamped envelope included.","Receipts, accounts, agreements, invoices, and correspondence for bank business, personal loans, bonds, and purchases.","Receipts for purchase and sale of slaves by the Whitehead and Grigsby families in Charlotte County and Norfolk, Virginia.  Slave names included:  Louisa, Richard, Emanual, Elexena and her three children Jenny, Fanny and \"blank\", Virginia and Richard and Rachal and child Diana.","1856 document electing Hugh Blair Grigsby as a member of the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and an 1861 letter inviting him to a meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society.","Agreement on rental or use of farm property.","Handwritten and printed poetry. One poem, \"Life's Latest Pleasures\" was written when Grigsby was 85 years old. Includes 1867 poem, \"Lines to Hugh Blair Grigsby, L.L.D, President of the Virginia Historical Society\" by Emma Early.","Includes 1779 January 14 plat and description of land which was part of the estate of Thomas Watkins and part of the tract of land owned by Beverly Randolph in Charlotte County, 1805 deed from Joel Watkins to Clement Carrington, 1862 letter from John McPhail sending \"old deeds pertaining to the Edgehill Estate,\" 1878 survey for \"T. N. Jones and Catlet\" to sell the lands of W. Cardwell in Charlotte County, 1879 deed where Robert Catlet sells the Cardwell land to Hugh Blair Grigsby, 1887 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and H. Carrington Grigsby transferring Edgehill tract to H. Carrington Grigsby, 1905 sketch of the \"lines between the farms of Carrington Grigsby and J. Flood Morton as agreed upon by them and established by J. D. Morton\", and an undated survey description of land on the Little Roanoke River.","Papers concerning the lawsuit between Pugh and Cardwell which centered on land that Grigsby wanted to purchase.  Includes deeds, financial information and property related documents.  The land belonged William Cardwell and Thomas Cardwell.","Papers concerning the purchase of the William W. Read property which adjoined Edgehill. Includes deed of sale, correspondence and notes. Appears that Read refused to sell the property after he had agreed in writing to the sale.","List of personal property which included 42 slaves above the age of 16, 9 slaves aged 12-16 years old, 21 horses, 1 piano, 1 gold watch, 1 carriage, stock shares and $125 in value of silver plate.","1872 letter written by H.C. Grigsby to Miss Margaret Venable about boarding at her house when he visits Hampden-Sidney and 1875 letter from H. Carrington Grigsby to \"Cousin Mag\" sending his regards.","Papers of Hugh Carrington Grigsby, which also includes some material for his sister, Mary Blair Grigsby before and after her marriage to William Wilson Galt.   Hugh Carrington Grigsby resided at Edgehill in Charlotte County, Virginia.  His papers concern family matters, such as the estate of his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, business affairs of the family and relationships with his sister Mary Blair Grigsby, William Wilson Galt and other relatives who lived in Charlotte County and elsewhere.  Even though he invited many ladies to local events, often with the collusion of friends, he never married.  He was engaged to Mary H. Holt in 1897 but she evidently broke the engagement because she loved someone else.  Many letters deal with the local community regarding farming, money, local politics, clubs, and more.  After his Father's death, Hugh Carrington Grigsby slowly becomes more involved in the local community.  Letters from his Mother express concern about his welfare, opinions on family matters, reports of her daily routines and advice.","Correspondents include Mary B. Grigsby (sister), Paulus A. Irving (friend) and Hugh Blair Grigsby (father). Mary B. Grigsby asks for advice on how to dress and how to behave when she visits him, probably at Hampton-Sydney College in 1876.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include his father Hugh Blair Grigsby, his sister Mary B. Grigsby, and other family members and friends. W. Irving Taylor writes about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby. John Whitehead, Carrington's uncle, sends a letter from Mr. Brock who asks for the original minutes of the Phi Beta Kappa Society of William and Mary which should be with his Father's papers. Family letters often concern Hugh Blair Grigsby's death and estate. Other letters offer condolences on the death of Hugh Blair Grigsby. Lucie Knight and Alice Marrow write concerning invitations from Carrington Grigsby.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. W. G. Morton asks to buy a Revolutionary War flint lock gun, Nina Bouldin solicits donations for a library at the Mt. Pisgah Academy. Letters from brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, J. B. Whitehead, Rev. J. J. Kirkpatrick, and others. Includes draft of a letter from H.C. Grigsby to R. C. Reid where he states that Reid was out of line to publically correct him, letter from B. Johnson Barbour who wants an interview about Hugh Blair Grigsby, letters from W.P. Dye and others about farming and livestock practices, letters from neighbors and friends extending invitations, letter from Robert Armistead of Richmond, Virginia about purchases made by Mary Galt, and a letter from A. E. T. Bradford about a \"J. W. Madison\" desk given to Hugh Blair Grigsby which was to be returned to him after Hugh Blair Grigsby's death.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  Miss Alice Murrow accepting an invitation, Louise Carrington, great grandson of John Grigsby A.B. McCorkle, relative J. B. Whitehead, mother Mary V. Grigsby, sister Mary G. Galt, cousin B.A. White), neighbor J. W. Morton, and cousin Louise Carrington. Includes letters from Mary G. Galt to her mother, a letter from Cousin Thomas B. Venable to Mrs. Mary Grigsby about a portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, family letters concerning his father's estate, invitations from F. H. Bouldin and other neighbors, replies from invitations to young ladies, letter about membership in Aspin Grove Range, and letters concerning the price of corn and other farm items.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby, Carrington's mother, is living with different relatives after the death of her husband.","Includes family, friend, and business correspondence. Correspondents include:  brother-in-law William Wilson Galt, cousin John B. Whitehead, sister Mary G. Galt, Lucy A. Priddy asking for a loan, cousin J. C. Carrington, friend and old neighbor J. W. Morton,  Miss M. G. Nowlins, L. H. Hayes regarding horses, Miss S. A. Boswell with an invitation to church, an invitation from Mrs. McKelway, a driving invitation from Jennie Watkins, cousin Nellie Watkins, Alice Marrow regarding a visit, and cousin Louise Carrington.   Includes a letter from W. H. Grigsby in Washington, DC about reviewing an enclosed crayon portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby, letter from Lyon G. Tyler asking for any correspondence between Hugh Blair Grigsby and President Tyler for his research on President Tyler, letters from neighbors about escaped sheep and a loan, letters from young ladies and a letter from a local farmer J. E. Holt to Mrs. Grigsby about his family and farming.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations and wedding announcements. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Charles Deane of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Louise Carrington, Emmett M. Dickson and other friends and relatives. Includes letters of introduction by friends for Carrington Grigsby to use during a visit to Kentucky, letter from Mrs. Louise Leigh (cousin) with a note on the back by Carrington about his friendship with her and how he'll miss talking with her now that she is married, a poem by Miss Bigalow, a letter from W. H. Grigsby about a crayon likeness of Hugh Blair Grigsby, an analysis of \"Vivorilla Guano\" and a copy of his letter to Mrs. Reuben (Virginia) Grigsby Chandler. Mary V. Grigsby's letters relate her daily routines and visits plus she gives advice to Carrington.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence, invitations, and wedding announcements. Correspondents include:  Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, Mary Bolling, Charles Deane, Marie Shepperdson, John Whitehead, C.T . Hanson, P. R. Carrington about the Carrington genealogy, cousin Henrietta McCormick of Chicago, T. R. Rogers, S. W. Morton, Marianne E. Skelton, and Pattie Finch. Includes a handwritten program for a local \"musical soiree\" at Mrs. Kate McKelway's home, letter from Frank G. Ruffin who wants copy of Hugh Blair Grigsby's address to the Virginia Convention about the Federal constitution, notes from neighbors about oats and nails, letter from Boylan Green about a new debating society, and letters from extended family members about genealogy.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mary V. Grigsby, M. L. Nowlin,  G. T. Hersfelt, Mary E. Bollings, cousin John Whitehead, Miss Bigelow, and W. M. Cary. Includes 1884 invitation to Hampton Sidney College's graduation, letter from Sheriff C.V. Marshall appointing Carrington as one of the commissioners to view proposed new road, invitation to 1884 leap year party, letter from B. Johnston Barbour about one of Hugh Blair Grigsby's addresses, and letter electing Grigsby as delegate to represent the Walton Magistrate District at the Democratic convention in Roanoke.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby continues to give advice and talk of her daily routine and health.  William Wilson Galt mentions that he may be sent to Europe.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mary G. Galt, William Wilson Galt , Mrs. Grigsby, Miss Willie Garland, and other family members, friends, and business acquaintances. Includes invitations to local functions and homes, thank you notes for books, notes from Peachy Gilmer, Miss Jeffress and other female friends, note from Dr. Thackston about teeth and dentist problems, Lillian Lee genealogy, and letter from Mrs. G. P. Rice telling him bluntly that she will not congratulate him on his appointment to the Russian Delegation.  Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby has further serious health problems.","Includes family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: J. D. Shepperson, cousin Annie Read, Victor Murguiondo, William Wilson Galt, W. W. Glasgow, Charles Deane, Mary B. Grigsby Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and others. Includes invitations to the \"jois de Vie\", copy of letter from Carrington to his Mother while he was visiting White Sulphur Springs, responses from lady friends, letters of introductions, letters concerning ladies (one letter from H.H. Booker telling Carrington that a certain young lady was \"at church\" today), letters about genealogy, letters from neighbors about farming matters, letter fom J. D. Shepperson about helping with a negro club, and letter from William W. Glasgow about the changes in Virginia and \"the race of true Virginians.\" William Wilson Galt writes about his family's move into a new home and business/land dealings that concern the Grigsby Family. John Whitehead writes about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate.  Mary B.Grisby Galt tells of her growing family and activities.  Mrs. Galt is staying with friends.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Correspondents include: Mrs. L. Carrington, William Wilson Galt, Mrs. Grigsby, John Whitehead, and others. Mrs. L. Carrington asks for a loan in a flowery letter. William Wilson Galt relates financial information and family affairs . Letter from a Mrs. Crampton (?) who wants her son to receive some education and asks Carrington to ask Mr. Galt about Navy prospects, reply from William Galt about the Navy and about a lady \"prospectz' for Carrington. Mrs. Grigsby's eyes are not doing well. She appears to be living with the Galt Family. Miss Maria Davison about genealogy of the Ross Family. W. S. Morton complains about two loose colts.","Family, friend, and business correspondence. Mr. P. B. Price wants to publish a Hampton Sydney address by Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Farming related correspondence about prices, orders, and more.  William Wilson Galt writes about selling Main Street house, family affairs, and Mrs. Grigsby.  Letters and replies to invitations from ladies, plus a letter from P. Morison who writes, \"I should prefer not going out with you...I go with are usually college boys and the younger Seminary students in whom I feel some special interest...\"  Kate Bigelow writes about her teaching job and \"if I see or know of any one whom I think will suit you, I will certainly remember you\".  W. T. Ewell writes from William \u0026 Mary about the bond deeded to William \u0026 Mary by Hugh Blair Grigsby and the portrait of Hugh Blair Grigsby.  Invitations from neighbors.  Lottie Carrington sells seven of a dozen of autographed letters from George Washington for $25 each, and is trying to locate some of the other letters that belong to her.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Johnson sends a journal article, Lizzie J. Hunt requests a buggy ride to the court house, William Wilson Galt writes about Grigsby business and the Main Street House, J. W. Hooper  and others want to see Hugh Blair Grigsby's papers from Hampden  Sidney, business letters about farming and banking, Miss Lulie Watkins prays that he meant it when he said he wanted to accept Jesus and explains the plan of Salvation, Nancy Stuart requests his picture for a young lady, Mrs. Grigsby writes of her personal and family affairs and lectures him on other matters, relatives and friends appear to be concerned that he's not married yet, W. W. Read warns about a tenant and  J. D. Griselin requests Hugh Blair Grigsby's letters for Miss Sallie Tazewell who is republishing a series of her father's letters.","Family, friend and business correspondence. Cousin Bettie Gaines has organized a female reading club and is still teaching, Major Gaines reports that Col. Whitehead has nominated Gaines to the State Board of Agriculture, Mrs. Viola Minor asks for beef steak \"I wanted to ask you this but could not summon up courage\", and other correspondence from neighbors and relatives who write of family and local news, the illness of his Mother, and send replies or requests to invitations for visits or functions. Telegram from his Mother about the birth of Robert Ware Galt, son of Mary Blair Grigsby and William Wilson Galt. Appears that Mrs. Grigsby is staying at Edgehill during the later part of the year where friends and neighbors care for her. Letters from \"cousins\" suggest that he is leading a boring and dull life and sympathize that he cannot find a companion, though there are many notes about \"dates\" with ladies. Cousin Berta Lackey writes in February of a horse and carriage accident that injured her, about not knowing what love is and implies there might be something going on between the two of them but in March she writes \"I will ever regard you with the cousinly interest that first led me to address a letter to you\". She later writes more letters, mentioning going to Richmond to get a fragment of bone removed due to her carriage accident. Her writing style is Victorian and her subject matter introspective and analytical. She is a teacher and lives near Lexington, Virginia. By the end of the year, after meeting Carrington and his family in both Lexington and Richmond, the \"relationship\" seems to be completely platonic. A Mrs. Minor and her daughter, Viola, write to Mrs. Grigsby about an incident at Edgehill where the daughter was either renting rooms or staying as a housekeeper. Evidently Carrington Grigsby became enraged by an incident, suggesting Viola did something dishonest, but Mrs. Minor has found that no one else is surprised by his behavior, and her children are raised to be honest people.","There are only five letters for 1889. William Wilson Galt writes about financial issues and Annie Read writes to Mrs. Grigsby about the death of her father. Includes a bond from Mary V. Grigsby to Carrington Grigsby.","There are only five letters for 1890. Three letters are addressed to Mrs. Mary V. Grigsby from friends and relatives. The other letters to Carrington concern selling stock.","Seven letters, mostly dealing with stock and other financial matters. Lizzie Nash offers condolences on the death of a family member, but is unclear who died.","Four letters. Includes a request for apples by Cousin Annie Read, the selling of Carrington's tobacco by Moss, Eanes and Gills, and matters about Hugh Blair Grigsby's estate from John Whitehead.","Five items. Includes letters from neighbors, William Wilson Galt and a bond between Carrington Grigsby, Dr. McPhail, and H. L. Smith.","Letters about farming, requests for Hugh Blair Grigsby's writings, and personal and family finances. Includes a list of books with the number of volumes in each set, a letter from Dr. A. S. Priddy requesting Carrington's recommendation to Walter H. Taylor for the open position at Eastern Virginia Hospital, and letters from a woman friend who is upset that Carrington will not reply to her letters. Members of the Read family, cousins to Carrington, write about different local and personal matters.","Correspondence with businesses, family and friends. Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns, business matters such as price of crops and farming items and a request for farming items for the \"Cotton States and International Exposition,\"   Ms. Blair of Walnut Grove, a regular correspondent in other years, continues to write of local events. William Wilson Galt continues as executor of the estates of both Hugh Blair and Mary Venable Grigsby, and Uncle John Carrington appears to manage other aspects of Carrington's finances. S. D. Morton writes about the low salaries of local teachers and requests Carrington's opinion and Richard Gaine asks him to attend a meeting to discuss county affairs. The William Wilson Galt family moved into a new house in Norfolk which he calls #1 Grigsby Place. Miss Nellie Daniel continues to write and issue invitations for visits. He receives requests for copies of his Father's addresses, and even requests for books from the library.","Includes financial matters such as bonds, stock quotes and family concerns and business matters such as price of crops and farming items. Mary B. Galt writes about her visit with the Galt Family plus asks Carrington to check on Miss Ada at The Grove, nephew Will Galt writes his first letter to \"Uncle Carrington\", Cousin Emma Early writes about her family in Texas, Nannie Daniel continues writing about books, local events, and invites Carrington to visit with the caveat that he better come and stay longer.P. G. Miller, clerk of Court in Goochland County, requests Grigsby genealogical information. The Shepperson and Read families continue to write and extend invitations. Mr. Shepperson writes that he found Carrington's colt dead in the stable.   R. C. Winthrop, Jr. writes that his father's estate includes 114 letters from Hugh Blair Grigsby and over 100 letters written by his father to Hugh Blair Grigsby which were given to his father by Carrington. He suggests that this collection should be kept together, possibly at the Virginia Historical Society. He plans to have the collection arranged chronologically and bound. Joseph Bryan, President of the Virginia Historical Society, writes about the potential loan/gift.","Five letters. N. Daniel invites him to the Presbytery at Bethlehem on the 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th. Dr. A. Duane of New York answers Carrington's query about his eye problems with a possible diagnosis and treatments. Sue Wainwright writes two letters that suggest they may have an interest in each other, but questions why he is always too busy.","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 \u0026 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.","Cousin Kate Flournoy asks if Carrington has a picture of Colonel William Cabell and DC Jackson writes a full description of a carriage and phaeton he is selling and various relatives and business write of farm and local matters. A list \"Patrons of Miss K. Boyds' School\" is included. Carrington Grigsby met, courted and then became engaged to Miss Mary H. Boyd in 1897. She is a teacher, possibly at the Shepperson home. By December 13, something occurred and the engagement was ended. Correspondence from friends, family, and Miss Boyd. Mary B. Galt writes that she would not \"call on Miss M. Hugh Blair because it would be premature.\" On November 10, Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes \"I am truly delighted that she has at last decided positively...and I have written her a real nice sisterly note\". Miss Boyd writes, \"Thank you for what you said in regard to my fine judgement. I promise you that all of my influence (if I have any) shall be used in your behalf.\" Cousin Emma Lou Stringfellow writes to Mary H. Boyd in which she says \"I know he is one of nature's best nobleman...\" and gives many other attributes of Carrington. The December 13 breakup letter from Mary H. Boyd says, \"if I could have been launched in to matrimony on the high-tide of my feelings...all would have been well but those things that have broken my dream of yours...frightened and chilled me and I cannot find it in my heart to forgive the fate that makes it so\". John Whitehead writes, \"I presume...the estrangement is permanent...there are thousands of lovely ladies in Virginia.\" Some undated letters from Miss Boyd are at the end of the folder. Mrs. Cynthia B. T. Coleman of Williamsburg answers a letter from Carrington about purchasing two chairs belonging to her Uncle William Randolph. She jokes that she barely has two hundred cents much less $200 to buy them. She notes \"if Randolfhians is at such a premium I think I had better make my fortune selling off my silver and glass that he brought with him from England. Poor as I am I think I will keep these treasures and hand them down to my children's children.\"","Letter from Mary Boyd to Carrington discussing the breakup, the rumors around Smithville and how well he is behaving like a \"manly man.\" A draft of a letter from Carrington to Mary Boyd about the termination of their engagement. Other relatives and friends give him support after the termination, especially John Whitehead, Nancy Daniel and Cousin Stringfellow. Nancy Daniel notes that Mary Boyd only wanted \"to carry on a fliration...and she did not love any body but Mr. F.\" Miss Shewall tells of seeing Mary Boyd with Cabell Flourney and they might be engaged.   Nancy Daniel continues to write letters asking why he doesn't write or visit often, suggesting he thinks she is uninteresting and wanting to know all about his activities, especially with ladies. Emily Christian from William and Mary asks if he wants a subscription to The William and Mary Quarterly. Mary B. Galt is in Presbyterian Hospital in New York because of possible heart problems. Walter Anderson asks about his Blair Family ancestors. Langhorne Crosby is desperate to know if \"Willie Galt\" is all right since he is in Manila. Sue Wainwright writes, \"When you get this - I will have left Charlotte - I am too sick at heart to write - goodby - God bless you.\" T. P. Wilson responds to his query about how to kill tobacco worms. Samuel Hannah apologises, asks forgiveness and explains what happened when he stopped by Mrs. Galt's house after he'd had too much to drink. Includes correspondence about farm crops and implements, business transactions and local and family matters with invitations from family and local residents. Includes a November 3 letter from William Wilson Galt in Jamaica to Mrs. Mary B. Galt, list of Kathryn Boyd's patrons for 1898 and a letter from Mrs. Mary B. Galt saying her husband has returned from Manila.","Three letters. Two letters written for Beverly Thomas asking for an extension for a payment for land and one note requesting flour.","1900 Mrs. Mary B. Galt writes that her son, Hugh, is better but \"I don't want him to return to Wm \u0026 Mary at all, for I don't believe they can get decent food there at all.\" Samuel Read asks how he can obtain a copy of \"History of South Side Virginia\" by Hugh Blair Grigsby. Nannie Daniel writes \"You seem to have quite a fondness for widows. Now there are four...I think it is time you were getting married...some one said you were in love with yourself and would never love any body else.\" Mary B. and William Wilson Galt have a new son named Carrington Grigsby Galt. Carrington is a member of the State Board of Agriculture. He still receives letters from friends who tell him about ladies visiting the area. The Virginia Historical Society asks him about some newspapers that he had talked about giving to them. Mary B. Galt speaks of Miss Nannie who is looking after the children and wishes that Carrington was living such a family life. Includes letters from relatives and neighbors. Appears that he is helping some of his poorer relations and neighbors. Includes correspondence about farm purchases such as seeds, fertilizer and machinery and selling farm products. 1908 Correspondence 2 letters. Philip Alexander Bruce about his work on the early history of Virginia and Mrs. Kate B. Page of Danville accepts a request for Carrington to visit her at Edwins.","Mainly personal letters from family and friends, but also business correspondence about the farm and Edgehill. Invitations, acceptances, family news and local news. Includes letters from Mary B. Galt, Kathryn Boyd, Shepperson Family, Read Family, Mary Scott about teaching James, a price list and catalogue for Fanny Clark \u0026 Co's in Connecticut, rough draft of Carrington's letter to Mrs. Deane and the \"By-laws Governing the Joie de Vie Club of Charlotte\".","Correspondence and accounts with banks and uncle John Whitehead about the estate. An inventory of Edgehill with value assigned, a list and division of the plaster casts and busts, a list and division of house linens, an inventory list entitled \"Odds\" and a statement of \"cost of sale of real estate property\". A power of attorney document where Mary V. Grigsby appoints John C. Williams her attorney.","Ledger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees. Includes index.","Ledger of expenses of Edgehill and salaries of employees.  Includes a loose leaf account sheets for 1888 with personal expenses noted.","Small book with personal accounts. Many entries relate to money transactions with friends, neighbors and relatives.","Ten small memoranda account books. These small pads were probably carried with him as he did his daily business. He records business dealings, cost of farm related items and a few personal notes or reminders.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Mostly accounts for Hugh Carrington Grigsby, but some accounts for Mary Blair Grigsby. Includes invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby. Includes a February 4, 1897 receipt from The Colonial Hotel in Williamsburg, Virginia.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Invoices for household items, farm equipment, horses, livestock, crop items, physicians, apothecaries, and food items; receipts for sale of tobacco, cattle, and other commodities; ledger accounts from local businesses; checks and receipts from banks in Smithville, Virginia and Norfolk, Virginia; financial business correspondence, and bonds, requests, payments, and receipts from local men and women who were lent money by Carrington Grigsby.","Ledger sheets for accounts with T. J. Berry, who appears to be a metal worker.  Other accounts and invoices for T. J. Berry may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Ledger sheets for accounts with W. T. Faris, who appears to be an owner of a general store. Other accounts and invoices for W. T. Faris may be included in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Ledger sheets for accounts with H. M. Smith and Company, which appears to be a grocery and general store.  Many other invoices for H. M. Smith and Company are filed in the chronological \"Finances - Accounts\" folders.","Three bank check stub books and one page of a saving book account with Franklin Savings Bank.","List of securities in safe at Charlotte Bank Insurance Company.","Correspondence, invoices and contracts about stocks and bonds. 25 or more stock certificates for \"Florence Railroad and Improvement Company\" purchased in 1888.","Personal Property and other tax bills and payments. Some years involve the estates of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Blair Grigsby. Includes a 1897 list of taxable property.","1892 certificate as an active member of the Smithville Democratic Club; 1895 notices to \"Tax Payers of Charlotte County, Virginia\" from a committee charged with reviewing the county budget of which Carrington was a member; 1900 printed list of committees for the \"Laying of the Cornerstone of the Confederate Monument\" of which Carrington was on the Executive Committee .","Invoices, receipts, correspondence, and policies for property and life insurance.  Some material on the life insurance policies of Hugh Blair Grigsby and Mary V. Grigsby, with the policy documents for Mary V. Grigsby.  Includes insurance policy transfers from William L. Nelson to Carrington Grigsby and  John B. Holt to Carrington Grigsby, both in 1882.","Small notepad listing items from the Grigsby Family by category, then by Mr. Grigsby and Mrs. Galt.  Appears to be a division of the estate of Hugh Blair and Mary V. Grigsby.","Two small daily journals with entries about daily activities and genealogy notes.","Includes hand drawn plot of Cumberland Street Property in Norfolk, Virginia from 1889; purchase documents with the Grottoes Company for villa lots at Shendun, Virginia; 1899 deed between Beverly and Alice Thomas and H.C. Marshall for land originally purchased by Beverly and Alice Thomas from Carrington Grigsby and Mary B. Galt; 1893 deed between Mary V. Grigsby and Hugh Carrington Grigsby where she gives him Edgehill in Charlotte County as collateral for a debt of Lelia B. Walker.","There is some overlapping in the financial and correspondence papers. Contains bonds, notes, road surveys, merchant's license for operating a dry goods and grocery story, license for \"standing\" a jack (mule) and a stallion, $15,080 note with William Wilson Galt, a farming contract with Tazewell Taylor, administrator papers for Mary and Louisa Cooper and an appointment to survey the lands of William W. Read.","Broadside announcement of the \"Resolutions of Respect in the memory of Judge Wood Bouldin\" which were passed at a \"meeting of the citizens of Charlotte County, Court Day, November 6th, 1876.\" Broadsides for farm machinery, \"Spring Hill Nursery\" in Prospect, Virginia, \"Greensboro Nurseries\" in Greensboro, North Carolina, tobacco, chemicals, bookstores, kettles, and manure. March 1900 flyer for the Southern Historical Association, price list for plows from \"Charles E. Hunter\" in Richmond, Virginia; how-to cards from \"A.H. Patch\" of Clarksville, Tennessee, two copies of Volume II, No. 11, 1891 March 14 \"Knowledge, a Weekly Magazine\", reprint of \"Use and Abuse of the Obstetric Forceps,\" and flyer with prices from tobacco to groceries for \"Sublett \u0026 Cary\" General Commission Merchants.","1876 article on Lord Botetourt, undated article \"Bowie of Alamo Fame\" and an 1896 page from \"The Sun\" in New York.","List of months and their flowers and meanings, 1879 April 13 love poem, paper on Algernon Sidney (paper may possibly be by Hugh Blair Grigsby), 1870 paper entitled \"Education.\"","Material that could not be definitely associated with either the Grigsby or Galt Family.","Blank Valentine greeting card and empty envelopes from Cassiday and Thorp, Iroquois Club of San Diego California, and Vaughan's Seed Store in New York.","Newspaper clippings, mostly with events in Williamsburg, Virginia but some historical and society news.","Includes a drawing of a bookshelf, financial estimates, costs of materials, illegible address of Richard Henry, handwritten poetry in various handwritings, and an essay on religion.","Includes news clippings; a printed John Knox poem, a program of \"The Little Duke\" performed in at the Broad Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1879-80; a pamphlet \"Ode Commemorating the Entrance of the Hon. Horace Binney on his Ninety-Third Year\" dated 1872 January 4 and printed in Norfolk, Virginia; 1939 brochure by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities \"Pocahontas Bright Stream Between Two Hills\", and two other pamphlets for Jamestown Island, 1941 and undated.","These photographs have been grouped by Galt Family, Grigsby Family, provenance unknown. Includes a few tintypes and daguerreotypes.","Galt Family Photographs","*Dimensions range from 5\"x7\" to 6\"x9\"","Galt House in Williamsburg, 20th Century","Dicky Galt, CSA","Maurice Hamner Garland","Lucy B. Galt Garland (2)","Herbert Randolph Galt","Eva Galt","Lucy Galt","Landon Cabell Garland","Herbert Galt Garland (2)","William Wilson Galt in uniform, formal pose","Mary Meares Galt, Betty Ashe Galt, Rogers H. Galt, Jr., and John Meares Galt","Mary Ware Galt (2)","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt","Unknown Subject","Dimensions average, 4\"x6\"","Postcard of Will Galt","Alfred Galt (?)","Annie Alexina Galt","Bettie Galt","Elizabeth Ash Galt","Elizabeth Welsh Galt","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt","Hugh Carrington Galt","James S. Galt","John Mears Galt","Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","Mary Carrington Galt","Mary Mears Galt","Mary Williams Ware Galt (wife of William Richard Galt)","Robert Ware Galt","Rogers H. Galt, Jr.","Susan Duane Galt","William Richard Galt","William Richard Galt, Jr.","William Wilson Galt","*Group Photographs:","Miss Mary Ware Galt and Mrs. Mary Ware Galt","Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt, Mary Eggleston, C. C. Field, William Wilson Galt, Mary Blair Galt, and Mary C. Ward","Betsy and Germaine Minson Galt","Betsy Andrews, Thomas Randolph, and James Minson","Mary Mears Galt, Roger H. Galt, Bettie Galt, John M. Galt, and Mary Ware Galt","William Wilson Galt, \"Will in uniform\",","Mary M. Galt, 7 weeks old","William Wilson Galt in uniform (3)","William Wilson Galt in uniform standing on ship (not labeled)","William Wilson Galt, 1873 (3)","William Wilson Galt (2)","Two children on porch","Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","\"John G. Zimermann and Alfred G. Zimermann on latter's entering the Naval Academy\" (Postcard)","Mary Carrington Galt","*Friends and Others, Many Navy Related","Photograph of a medal with a bust of an Officer of the Navy","Wallace Burnett","Capt. W. R. Capron, Bernkastel Germany 1919 January 19","Ensign H. C. Chadwick (2)","Mrs. A. Duane","Dr. John M. Edga, USN","Fishback, USN","Captain Charles V. Gridley, Lt. Benjamin Tappan,  USS Raleigh","Miss Lilla Howard","J. Y. Rhorer, Guatemala, 1890","Robottom, USN","Lt. Hugh Rodman, (USS Raleigh)","Admr. Fabius Stanly","Susan Armistead Marston Williams (Mrs. Robert S. Christian Ware)","Provost unknown","Unnamed navy man","Unnamed navy man in Hong Kong","F. B. Wilson (in uniform)","Group of Navy Officers","*Navy Related","Postcard of Valle Di Pombei, Grand Hotel","Group picture of five men leaning on a fence with a tent in the background","Three men riding in cart behind an ox (2)","Major John G. Tucker and J. W. Mason of Cheyenne, Wyoming","Lighthouse (3 views)","Ship near harbour","Shanghai, China harbour scene, Postcard from Edgar to William Wilson Galt","Street scene, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","Soldiers in tents, 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","\"Corregidor Island\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)","Group picture of \"Third Division Consort\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay","\"Gun dismantled at Sangley after the Battle\", 1898, Battle of Manila Bay (2)","\"USS Boston, May 1st, 1898\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"USS Boston, May 1, 1898 about 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"Fort Malate after bombardment when we took Manila\", Battle of Manila Bay","\"Second Division Consort, Ensign Kaiser, May 1, 1898 8 am\", Battle of Manila Bay","Beach scene","Army and Navy Club, Washington, DC (2, both with William Wilson Galt, one with E.K. Moore)","Large sailing ships","Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumby, USN, Flag Lieutenant","Lt. (J. G.) Charles S. Stanworth, USN, No. 10","Six men gathering around a table, drinking","5 men sitting in the War Room of Thetic","Lt. R. H. Galt, USN on the USS Montreal","*Tintypes, Negatives and More","Tintype of A. A. Galt and William Wilson Galt","Framed tintype of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt","Tintype of an unknown man","Negatives of photographs of the Galt home with a pencil drawing and note \"Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt\"","Negative proofs of William Wilson Galt in uniform (very faded)","Negatives and photographs of silhouettes and busts","Postcard of Science Hall at Virginia Tech","Postcard of Mt. Vernon","Galt Photograph album or possibly a Grigsby album, but most of the identified photographs belong to Galt Family members. Leather covered album. Cover decorated with birds and flowers. Most of the photographs are not identified. Includes photographs of Alexander Galt, Conway Roberson, Sarah N. Randolph, Hugh Blair Grigsby, Charles Read, Augusta Talcott, William Wilson Galt, Robert W. Galt, Jr., and others.","These photographs have been grouped by size, then subject.","Grigsby Family and Relatives","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Jan Watkins Carrington, silhouette","Hugh Blair Grigsby","William T. Hamilton (cousin of Hugh Blair Grigsby)","Thomas Jefferson Randolph of Edgehill","John B. Whitehead","Mrs. John B. Whitehead","Hugh Blair Grigsby and Marion Clark Smith","*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Photograph of a young lady with an envelope notation \"For Carrington to keep for Alice Blair\"","Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby (Hugh Blair Grigsby's wife)","John B. Whitehead","*Dimensions range from 5\" x 7\" to 6\" x 9\"","\"Huge elm at Edgehill B. H. G. standing under gives idea of size. This was taken by H. B. G. Galt\".","Ruins of the house at Edgehill (3)","Hugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace on Bank Street (4)","Hugh Blair Grigsby Hugh Blair Grigsby (probably)","Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby (possibly)","Mary (Cousin)","Edgehill","Two girls and a boy, taken by C. C. Firesheets in South Boston, Virginia","Hugh Blair Grigsby's birthplace in Norfolk, Virginia(3)","\"Bill Oglesby, Bill Galt. A ppair to draw to\"","Friends and Others\nMany of these photographs appear to be part of a collection from Hugh Blair Grigsby of friends and famous people.","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Horace Binney","Lily Cary","Edward Coles","Langhorne Cosby","Quago Dorman","\"David Duncan written in my 84th year Wofford College S. C.\"","\"To Hugh Blair Grigsby from David Duncan, Photograph of Rev. Jas. A. Duncan, D. D. of Virginia\"","William Frazier","Miss Mattie Gaines (Dowell, Charlotte County, Virginia)","G. C. Hannah, Jr.","Paul Jones","Gertrude Lannehill","Cincinnatus Newton","Mrs. George Newton","Carter Braxton Poindexter","Edmund Quincy","Wyndam Robertson, Acting Governor of Virginia 1836–1837","Rev. Philip Slaughter","\"Master George McPhail Smith\" (child)","Henry, William, and Robert Smith","Littleton Waller Tazewell (surname changed from birth name of Bradford to Tazewell)","Martha Trimble","\"Annie Tazewell Walker, daughter of Mrs. Richard Walker Norfolk, April 28, 1879\"","Robert C. Winthrop (3)","*Dimension average, 2.5\" x 3.5\"","Mr. Graybill","P. B. Simms","Mr. Noyes","Mary Vaughan","C. Bouldin","C. V. L. Marshall","Jim Smith","Edmonia Reed, Greenfield, Charlotte County, Virginia","Mrs. Megehee","Thomas Hicks Wynne","Walker Hill","Miss Harrison","Mr. Forbes","Josh Otley (tinplate)","Mrs. General Greener","Madame A. Berghmand, formerly Miss Lilly Macalister of Philadelphia","Mr. Binney","Group collage of men from 19th Century","Mr. Tedham's turnout (with man in wagon)","Mrs. H. F. Hamilton","Willie Locke","John Masters (2)","Archer Jeffrey","Miss Jane Comfort","Mr. Dexter and daughter","Charles Deane","William C. Hutter","R. A. Brock","Miss Mary Bradford","B. B. Bonhden","Mrs. Allibone","Miss Fannie S. Daniel, Smithville, Charlotte County, Virginia","Eleanor Harrison Carr","Gussie Talcott","Alibone","Mrs. Noyes","Miss S. Leadon","Thomas R. Jones of Accomack","Lyman C. Raper","George","Miss Emily Doyle","Aaron Jeffry","*Dimension average, 4\" x 6\"","Lt. William Freeman Zeilin, Marine Corps","John Daniel, US Senator","Julian Harrison","Eugene O'Locke","Includes tintypes of Judd Brush, and Walter and Edna Brush, and a framed daguerreotype of Mary Venable Grigsby.","Grigsby Family Photograph Albums Three small leather photograph albums with photographs of friends and family. 1858-1880. Album One Some photographs are labeled incorrectly and there are some photographs without names. N.C. Winthrop Sarah N. Randolph T. Jefferson Randolph Gov. Edward Coles Miss Lizzie ? of Philadelphia Hugh Blair Grigsby McChesney Mr. Peabody General Pendleton Gov. Henry Tazewell Mrs. Henry Tazewell Colonel John Niveson Mrs. John Niveson Mrs. Tazewell Gov. L.W. Tazewell Col. John N. Tazewell Mrs. Skipwith (photograph of a painting) Mrs. Isaac Coles William Nivison Mrs. D. Allihone (Allibone) (J. Austin, Edmonia) Captain Lahrbush (age 109) Mrs. Lilly Berghman Charles Campbell J. Nelson Tappon Col William Lamb Dr. Hugh L. Hodge Jennie Schwartz Clement G. Owens Conway Robinson, Jr.   Album Two Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. Unknown Badford Unknown Winthrop Mrs. J.G. Payton Major J. Gardner Payton Mary N. Payton Susan W. Payton J. Gardner Payton, Jun. Mrs. Leander McCormick Cousin Lucy McCormick Ella J. Bradford W. McCormick Emira Louise McCormick Robert S. McCormick Anne Reubina McCormick Lucy Virginia McCormick Mrs. J McChesney Charles E. Deans W. Noyes Mrs. J. Henry John Henry Mrs. Trimble Unknown Grigsby Miss Harriet Nash Dr. E.E. Balfour Delaney Chandler Warren Moore Chandler A. J. Smith Mrs. John Henry William W. Henry Mrs. William W. Henry Hugh Blair Grigsby Miss Allebone   Album Three Most photographs are labeled, but some are too faded to read. Some photographs are labeled on the reverse, but inaccessible without destroying the album. John B. Whitehead Mrs. J. B. Whitehead Henry C. Whitehead Miss Emily H. Whitehead (John) B. Whitehead William C. Whitehead Daria Griffith Mrs. Griffith Reia White Charles Reed Mrs. W.L. (Scott) William L. (Scott) Mrs. Lucy A. Morton Mrs. Ann Allen Mr. Hogan Mrs. Hogan Miss Maria Hogan Miss Emma Early Mrs. James D. Davidson James D. Davidson Greenlea Davidson Charles Davidson Robert Davidson Gen. Jenkins Robert Tunstall Hugh Grigsby Whitehead","*Unknown Provenance, Photographs Without Names, and Outdoor Scenes, circa 1860 to c. 1920.","Approximately 50 unnamed photographs","Daguerreotype of an unknown child","Group photo of a black family, circa 1880, includes mother, father, son and twin daughters","*Unknown provenance of photgraphs with names. Many of these photographs may belong to Hugh Blair Grigsby who collected photographs of friends and famous people.","Mary Jeffery Wells and Paul Wells, Jr. \nSusie Amesten","President Chester Arthur","Mrs. Purley Date Bayler","Beer (female)","Beverington","Cordelia","Francis DeCordy","L. P. Godwin","Colonel William Lamb","Bessie Locke","Marjorie Lowell","James Lyons","McCormick","Bessie McDonald","H. E. Parminte","Arnold Walke","Lizzie Wiley","Daniel Webster, copy of a print \"from the last Picture ever taken\"","*Outdoor Scenes","White house with striped awning, postcard from John W. Edgar","Dark shingled house, 1104 Weston (3 copies)","Street scene, labeled \"A typical street scene in Abacia Town\"","Old Masonic Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia Postcard from M. M. Galt to W. W. Galt","New York and Virginia Steamboat advertising card","The Fisher Girl, Corner of Main and Church Street, Norfok, Virginia","Mormon Tabernacle (2 scenes)","Bust","Obelisk","Dark shingled house (probably 1104 Weston)","Drawing of a sailboat","Three women, two men and two children on porch of white house","Primarily correspondence of Capt. William Wilson Galt with his wife Mary Blair Grigsby Galt and their sons, Hugh Blair Grigsby Galt and William Richard Galt. Letters are written from California, Charlotte County, Norfolk, and Williamsburg, Virginia. Other letters are between Grigsby family members, particularly to Hugh Carrington Grigsby, the brother of Mary Blair Grigsby Galt. William Wilson Galt's letters are written on while on voyages to California, Mexico, Cyprus, Gibraltar, the Azores, and Italy. One letter is dated 1898 April 30, the day before the Battle of Manila Bay while on board the USS Raleigh which was engaged in the battle. Letters from Eastern Publishing Company, a potential publisher of \"The Battle of Manila Bay,\" who were unable to publish the book. Accounts concerning the estate of Mary Venable Carrington Grigsby, the mother-in-law of William Wilson Galt.","Envelopes that did not match correspondence. Addressed to Hugh Blair Galt, Hugh Carrington Grigsby, William R. Galt, Mary V. Grigsby, and William Wilson Galt.","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\".","Taxes related to the estate, 1890-1894; invoices for items paid by or charged to the estate, many of them by Mrs. Grigsby prior to her death, with receipts and canceled checks (1889-1898); poem, possibly written by William Wilson Galt, and probably about his mother-in-law, Mary V. Grigsby; copies of deeds and other legal documents, beginning in 1882; notebook with entries for expenditures in regard to Mary V. Grigsby's estate (1891-1894) and receipts of payments made to Grigsby Family members during the division of the estate, particularly the sale of Virginia bonds in 1894. Some items concern administrative matters that carried over from the estate of Hugh Blair Grigsby who died in 1881. Mary Blair Grigsby Galt was an administrator to his estate.","A photocopy of a Galt family tree with notation, \"This chart was made in 1934 by Rogers Harrison Galt, in collaboration with Mary Meares Galt\".  The chart begins with Samuel Galt (circa 1700-1761).","Typed carbon copy on tissue paper of the Naval Record of Captain William Wilson Galt entitled \"Record of William Wilson Galt, Captain (S C) U.S.N.\" The record begins in 1877 and ends in 1925 when he retired. Gives a short biographical background which was noted on his entrance examination in 1877. October 30 letter to Paymaster W. W. Galt from R. W. Thompson, Secretary of the Navy, thanking him and commending him for the rescue of the disabled schooner \"Express\" and bringing her safely to Key West harbor; 1899 July 29 letter from the Secretary of the Navy with an excerpt from a letter from Captain J. B. Coghlan praising Paymaster Galt in sailing through rough seas to deliver a pump to the \"Raleigh\" just before the Manila Bay attack. Handwritten on cover page, \"For A.G. Zimermann, Jr.\"","List of new members to the National Grigsby Family Society.","Typed poem written by William Wilson Galt entitled \"July the 9th, 1897\" with handwritten notes \"Birthday of his wife-Mary B. Galt\" and \"written by WW Galt \u0026 mailed from Algiers, Africa, 14 Augt 97-.\" Handwritten poem about death and living in the present, author unknown.","Report cards of Hugh Galt from Smithville High School, 1897 June 14 and 1899 February. 1899 invoices from the Episcopal Male Academy for Mrs. W. W. Galt for the expenditures of Willie Galt. Letter from Instructor Elizabeth A. Rowe, \"Miss Mary C. Galt has successfully completed an elementary course in Botany,\" dated 1915 February."],"separatedmaterial_html_tesm":["\u003cp\u003eArtifacts have been removed from the collection and filed in the Mss. Artifact Collection.\u003c/p\u003e","\u003cp\u003e The collection contains moldy material and is shelved separately.\u003c/p\u003e  "],"separatedmaterial_heading_ssm":["Separated Materials:"],"separatedmaterial_tesim":["Artifacts have been removed from the collection and filed in the Mss. 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Includes wills, estate papers, legal and financial transactions, 1810-1915, of Jacob Hall, Sarah Hall and Cunningham Hall; and Bishop Richard Channing Moore, Virginia Moore, Harriet Glenworth Moore, Margaretta Moore and Louise Moore. Contains correspondence, 1854-1876, between Zebulon S. Farland and Ellen Douglas Gordon Farland; letters, 1906-1928, to Margaret (Farland) Hall, from her children, Emily Hall, Channing Hall, Joseph Hall, and John Lesslie Hall concerning education and World War I; and correspondence, 1887-1889, between Margaret (Farland) Hall and John Lesslie Hall, Sr. The collection also includes teaching notes, professional writings, and alumni correspondence with John Lesslie Hall, Sr. Prominent correspondents of Hall include Lyon G. Tyler, Thomas Nelson Page, Joseph Dupuy Eggleston and Basil Gildersleeve. Includes items removed from \"The Writing of English\"(PE1408 .M38 1929), a book owned by Emily M. 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Manuscript collections and archival records may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal or state right to privacy laws and regulations, such as the Virginia Public Records Act (Code of Virginia. § 42.1-76-91); and the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (Code of Virginia § 2.2-3705.5). Confidential material may include, but is not limited to, educational, medical, and personnel records. If sensitive material is found in this collection, please contact a staff member immediately. The disclosure of personally identifiable information pertaining to a living individual may have legal consequences for which the College of William and Mary assumes no responsibility.","Some material has been transferred to the artifact collection.","The patriarch of the family was Jacob Hall who married Emily Glenworth Moore of New York who was the granddaughter of Bishop Richard Channing Moore of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Jacob and Emily Hall's son was Professor John Lesslie Hall (1856-1928) of the College of William and Mary. John Lesslie Hall, Sr. married Margaret Fenwick Farland (daughter of Zebulon S. Farland and Ellen Doughlas Gordon Farland) and had: Channing M. Hall, John Lesslie Hall, Jr., Joseph F. Hall and Emily M. Hall. Further information about this individual or organization may be available in the Special Collections Research Center Wiki: .","Processed by Tim Batule in 1990. Acc. 2013.103 accessioned and minimally processed by Steven Bookman, University Archives Specialist, in June 2013.","Mss. 78 H14 Admiral John Lesslie Hall, Jr. Papers","UA 6.021  John Lesslie Hall Papers","This collection consists of the papers of the Hall and Moore families of New York, Richmond, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. Includes wills, estate papers, legal and financial transactions, 1810-1915, of Jacob Hall, Sarah Hall and Cunningham Hall; and Bishop Richard Channing Moore, Virginia Moore, Harriet Glenworth Moore, Margaretta Moore and Louise Moore. Contains correspondence, 1854-1876, between Zebulon S. Farland and Ellen Douglas Gordon Farland; letters, 1906-1928, to Margaret (Farland) Hall, from her children, Emily Hall, Channing Hall, Joseph Hall, and John Lesslie Hall concerning education and World War I; and correspondence, 1887-1889, between Margaret (Farland) Hall and John Lesslie Hall, Sr. The collection also includes teaching notes, professional writings, and alumni correspondence with John Lesslie Hall, Sr. Prominent correspondents of Hall include Lyon G. Tyler, Thomas Nelson Page, Joseph Dupuy Eggleston and Basil Gildersleeve.  Includes items removed from \"The Writing of English\"(PE1408 .M38 1929), a book owned by Emily M. Hall.","See staff for inventory of boxes 1-6.","This series contains papers, 1810-1943, of the Hall and Moore families of New York, Richmond, Va. and Williamsburg, Va. Includes wills, estate papers, legal and financial transactions, 1810-1915, of Jacob Hall, Sarah Hall and Cunningham Hall; and Bishop Richard Channing Moore, Virginia Moore, Harriet Glenworth Moore, Margaretta Moore and Louise Moore. Contains correspondence, 1854-1876, between Zebulon S. Farland and Ellen Douglas Gordon Farland; letters, 1906-1928, to Margaret (Farland) Hall, from her children, Emily Hall, Channing Hall, Joseph Hall, and John Lesslie Hall concerning education and World War I; and correspondence, 1887-1889, between Margaret (Farland) Hall and John Lesslie Hall, Sr. The collection also includes teaching notes, professional writings, and alumni correspondence with John Lesslie Hall, Sr. Prominent correspondents of Hall include Lyon G. Tyler, Thomas Nelson Page, Joseph Dupuy Eggleston and Basil Gildersleeve.","Artifacts removed.","2 framed citations for Rear Adminiral John Lesslie Hall:  The Honorary Companion of the Distinquished Service Order and the Republique Francaise Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur.","2 framed citations for Rear Adminiral John Lesslie Hall:  The Honorary Companion of the Distinquished Service Order and the Republique Francaise Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur.","Framed and unframed citations.  Wooden plaque with bronze label describing a piece of silver metal with Japanese words attached to the opposite end of the plaque, \"Nameplate of Jap Suicide Plane which crashed SS Minot Victory Ammunition Ship...\"  The SS Minot Victory was a Victory ship built during World War II under the Emergency Shipbuilding program.","This series contains one color photograph of John Lesslie Hall, former professor at the College of William \u0026 Mary. This series has been added to Box 5.","This series contains papers relating to Professor John Leslie Hall. Includes newspaper clippings, a 1926 Flat Hat with article regarding Dr. Hall's seventieth birthday, photographs of Hall portraits and ancestral places, and Moore-Hall genealogy.","Contains genealogical material for the Moore and Hall families, including Charles C. Hall, Channing Moore Hall, Nona C. Hall, John Lesslie Hall, Emilie Glentworth Hall, and Emily Moore Hall.","Includes correspondence, newsletters, photographs and more.","Artifacts transferred to the Manuscripts Artifact Collection (Mss. 1.03), including U.S. Naval Academy Farewell Aide Mémoires (90H14.A18ab)","Separation sheets for items moved to Manuscripts Artifact Collecion.  Includes: military ID tags, light bulbs, metal disk, button, lighter, 2 small red books, 2 plain bar pins, uniform pins, whistle, uniform stripes, pink belt of beads, souvenir dance programs, black gloves, lace with gold pin, blue beaded purse, beaded purse, black net veil, black silk stockings, white lace, 2 black fans, blue embroidered coin purse, lace collar, 2 black veils, black tape watch chain,papers and boxes of sewing pins, and black scarf.","Before reproducing or quoting from any materials, in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the Special Collections Research Center, and the holder of the copyright, if not Swem Library.","Special Collections Research Center","Bruton Parish Church (Williamsburg, Va.)","College of William and Mary--Alumni and alumnae","Hall, Channing Moore, III","Hall, J. 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