Correspondence - Galt Family - Family and Friends, 1898/1900

Containers:

Box 24, Folder 6

Scope and content:

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.

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