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Start Over Collection Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892 Date range 1839

Unknown, Richmond, to Mrs. Mary D. Galt, Williamsburg, 1839 Box Series 2, Box 4, Folder 37

Edwin died October 8, but the writer did not know until after he was buried, though he was not too surprised. Quotes prices on a plain hair-covered sofa. Their banks have suspended payments "in self defence." Mentions Mr. Enders, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, Miss Barbara Page, Maria, Lucy Ann Claiborne, and Col. Bassett. Letter is torn.

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892
  3. Series 2: Personal Papers, 1755/1904
  4. Box 4, 1840/1938
  5. Folder 37, 1839

Unknown, Williamsburg, to Mrs. Saunders, 1839 Box Series 2, Box 4, Folder 37

Praises the "March of Intellect" and Bulwer's works. Before their minister left, he preached to the servants several times. Their church has been closed since the last week in August. They have lost their organist. [First page only. On the back is a list of letters of John in 1840].

  1. College of William and Mary
  2. Galt Papers (I), 1745/1892
  3. Series 2: Personal Papers, 1755/1904
  4. Box 4, 1840/1938
  5. Folder 37, 1839

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