1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.

GLC02172.88

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: The Ten Commandments

Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.

GLC02172.89

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: Not Now

Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.

GLC02172.90

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: Only Try

Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.

GLC02172.91

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Partial bio of Horatio Loomis Waite

Brief bio traces miltary career and post war activities.

GLC08284.007

22 April 1869

City of Burlington

Autograph document signed

Title: Deed

Cemetery grants plot to Harriet H. Wait

GLC08284.008

9 December 1865

City of Burlington

Autograph document signed

Title: Warranty Deed

Land agreement between Joseph Wait and the state of New Jersey.

GLC08284.009

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Photo of Horatio Wait

He is in full military dress.

GLC08284.010

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Photo of Horatio Wait

Copy of GLC08284.010.

GLC08284.011

19 July 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio Wait

Since he has been appointed assistant paymaster the author is enclosing his commission.

GLC08284.012

1861-1877

Autograph letter

Title: to Sam

He received the first chapter of Horatio Wait's book. He tells the story of a boiler explosion on board a ship.

GLC08284.013

5 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heather Henry

He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.

GLC02172.04

18 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.

GLC02172.06

circa 1861-1865

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine (Kitty)

They say a lot of men in the Southern army are disillusioned. He expects there will be another fight soon since he saw six boats going down the river. His health is good.

GLC02170.64

circa 1861-1865

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine (Kitty)

Ona scouting expedition the other day, some shells were thrown. He wants to see her again but he will have to be patient.

GLC02170.65

circa 1861-1865

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine (KItty)

He knows she wants him to come home but it is hard for a well person to get a furlough. he thanks her for the lock of hair she sent. He has a book called 1001 Home Amusements filled with puzzles and stories.

GLC02170.66

3 May 1860

Treadwill, A. B., fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Teaching Certification

This is to certify that Charles B Porter his examination and is able to give instruction for two years in Newton, Michigan.

GLC02172.01

23 May 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heather

He likes being a soldier and describes his routine, starting with roll call. He will get his picture taken soon and send it along.

GLC02172.02

3 June 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heather

He is getting used to being a soldier and he will send all his things home today. They have to be ready to march tomorrow.

GLC02172.03

15 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother

A hundred of them marched for a couple of miles so that they could guard a dam. Eventually they will go to Fairfax where there are 4,000 men.

GLC02172.05

26 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

There was an awful battle at Bull's Run He criticizes General Tyler who changed General Scott's orders, thereby ruining their position. Another General was drunk and their Colonel refused to obey the drunk General's orders. The next day General Tyler and the drunk were arrested for treason.

GLC02172.07

12 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He sent his brother some money. The weather has been warm and rainy lately. He complains of having written to various family members but has not received an answer.

GLC02172.08

14 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He heard from father and his uncle asked him to write. He discusses picket guard.

GLC02172.09

15 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

He doesn't want his brother to enlist because he's afraid he'll pick up too many vices. He is glad his brother received the money. He complains that his father hasn't written.

GLC02172.10

18 August 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Brother Henry

They lost their blankets at Bull Run but expect to have new ones in a few days and a full suit of clothes. He warns him not to enlist again and says he would rather his brother stay at home and look after their parents.

GLC02172.11