Easterm Asylum
Williams Burg Va
January
Dr John M Galt
Dear Sir
Having visited your Institution I cannot get my own [?] to [leave?] without [leaving some measurements?] of respect for the kindness and hospital-ity shown me by you and the [Stuart?] and his family, during [?] this day and [?] your kindess will [live fresh?] in my memory until [time?] with we shall [?] us [?] may you be instrumental in effecting many wonderfull [?] upon the minds of the unfortunate class of our fellow [?] [?] afflicted with [?] malady [?] or insanity. May no unpleasant dreams disturb your sleeping or unhappy thoughts your waking hours. May pleasure spring up of its own accord and live in full [?] in that gracious [heart?] of yours - and may a [like?] peace and tranquility extend throughout the institution and the city of Williams Burg - I [leave?] with you my well wishes for your present and future [wellfare?] - I am dear sir your [unwavering?] friend
Very Respectfully
G.Grimes
Dr John M Galt
Eastern Asylum
Williams Burg
Va