26 June 1865, Sally M. Galt, Richmond, [VA], to Peggy

26 June 1865, Sally M. Galt, Richmond, [VA], to Peggy

United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865

The Saunders will soon return to Williamsburg, where she hopes they will stay until their home is repaired. Dr. and Mrs. Millington went with her through the Saunders' home which they found too damaged. Mentions Lizzie [Williamson] Harrison, Mrs. Botts, Beverley, Mary Rose, and Belle. Mourns her brother's death.

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Galt Papers (I), 1745- 1892, Mss. 78 G13, Box II, Folder 114

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26 June 1865

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Richmond June 26th/65
My dearest Peggy,
For several weeks
I have been staying with my
dear friends, Aunt [?] & the Lamberts
who all send much love to you, & Sally
sends love to you & to Mary Rose & Belle.
We often talk of you, & I ever feel for
you, the deepest love, affection which
neither time or absence can diminish.
Mrs. Saunders & her family pro-
pose returning to Williamsburg & I
am waiting in Richmond to see them
& to entreat that they will stay with
me, until they get their home pre-

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pared for their reception.
Dr. and Mrs. Millington, (who are now
residents of Phia.) have been to see
me recently . We went at the re-
quest of Mrs. Saunders through
her home & found the home not
much injured, & the garden was
as sweet & pretty, as when they left
it. The servants are very faithful
to them, & greatly wish for their
return. You were one of the first
persons Mrs. Millington & the Dr.
enquired for.
My Darling Lizzie Harrison
also talked of you; as soon as she
knew I was in was in[sic] R. she came down
& took me to Elk Hill where I re-
mained two weeks. Lelia spent the
spring there.
Please present my kind re-

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gards, in which I am joined by
my friends here, to Mr. Botts & the
girls & to Beverly. I should be so
glad to see you at my home
in Wmsburg. I am living at the
Old House, where you first knew
my Parents.
Oh! dearest Peggy, I have been so wretched
[these?] years ago, my Darling Brother
died: he was ill only four days
an affliction of the stomach, to which
he had been subject for many
years. I hoped to the last he would
recover, but it was not to be
& I was left broken-hearted. I know
that his philanthropic life
& never wavering trust in the
All Perfect Sacrifice has gained
for him, an Eternity of Happiness

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but I cannot be comforted for
his Presence was ever to me, as
Perpetual Sunshine & his absence
as the Darkness of death, to me,
making life all anguish &
gloom!
Farewell
With truest, fond
est, warmest love
Sally M. Galt

Your kindness I
always shall ap
peciate
C.P. Wmson
J.P. Morton
C.P. Wmson