10 February 1913

Mason, George, fl. 1911

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio L. Wait

The Loyal Legion requests a paper from him that talks about the Naval Reserve.

GLC08284.050

29 April 1877

Evans, Lyden, fl. 1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio L. Wait

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10 May 1876

Evans, Lyden, fl. 1913

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio L. Wait

A letter of introduction for Henry W. Raymond. He hopes Wait will do everything to make his stay in Chicago comfortable.

GLC08284.053

20 April 1878

Greene, Thomas, fl. 1878-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio L. Wait

He received Mrs. Wait's letter and in response he will send some sunflowers. Mary and Fred are in New Britain.

GLC08284.055

20 June 1885

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Maria

He is sorry to hear that Isabelle is unwell but doesn't think she will be for long. He thinks that once they get their financial arrangements straightened out, everyone will feel better.

GLC08284.056

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Ada Waldron (Mrs. James Wait)

She is sitting with her hand on a book.

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1861-1877

Schleier, T.M., fl. 1861-1877

Photograph

Title: James Wait

He has a large mustache and wears a suit.

GLC08284.058

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Mrs. James Wait

She holds a baby.

GLC08284.059

1878 - 1892

Wait, James Joseph, fl. 1878

Autograph manuscript

Title: Daily Log aboard St. Mary

Also includes some accounting and a chronology of life events.

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16 October 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He is at sea and he writes they have a strong wind. He hopes his wife is keeping herself busy with "Jimmy's training". He hopes he will return soon.

GLC08284.061

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: Bill of Fare

Handwritten menu featuring soups, fish, meats, side dishes puddings and pastry,

GLC08284.062

4 May 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He has reached Lisbon. All his travels just make him feel more satisfied that he has chosen the right partner. Recently there was an outbreak of yellow fever on the ship. He describes some of the victims. He also describes the streets of Lisbon. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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6 April 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He discusses what she can do to occupy her time and suggests Sunday reading. He watched a religious procession in Lisbon. He is embarrassed to say that while the officers of the Prussian ships can all speak English, no one on board his ship can speak French, which the Prussian officers regard as the universal language. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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26 March 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

There is some consternation over officers' wives coming to see them. Much as he would love to have her, he has common sense. One of the officer's wives came over very sick and now he must attend to her and does not know when he will come back.Written in Lisbon Harbor

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22 March 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He stresses the importance of hope, for only the "hopeful can be contented or happy." He desperately wants to lighten her troubles. She worries he'll be gone 2 years or more, but he assures her that such worries are unfounded.Written in Lisbon Harbor

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25 February 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He talks about an old church in Lisbon that impressed him. He also visited the King's Palace at Belem and the tower. The Opera House also figures prominently in the letter. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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2 February 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He tells her a little more about Lisbon. Later they went to Gibaltar where they had a delightful time. In Paris they saw many different nationalities, including Turks and Arabs. He describes their clothes.Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.068

15 January 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He has just left Genoa. He understands she is lonely without him and he doesn't want her to get too upset. She should focus her energies on their son, Jimmy and be grateful he is gaining valuable experience.

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8 August 1867

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

They are doing business with a couple of Israelites that have a contract to furnish sevral thousand tons of coal to the fleet. Lately he stays on board the ship and studies French. He has been to several ballet performances. He is thinkng to go to Madrid soon.

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14 November 1867

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nait

He finally made it to Spain where he had a difficult times because he does not speak Spanish. He mentions his photo collection. They visit the Naval musuem which he describes as worth seeing. He also visits a church and the Museum of Artillery.

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17 September 1867

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nait

He describes an eclipse. He is hesitating about going to Spain because the country is a bit unsettled. He met an old friend who will tutor him in French. He expects to speak it tolerably well within four months.

GLC08284.072

11 December 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear little wife

He discusses the places in Italy they may be able to visit. He describes the whales that played around the ship. They passed by Gibraltar. They have developed a taste for olives and their oil.

GLC08284.073

8 November 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

They are getting along in Spain despite not knowing the language. The merchantmen there are a mix of nationalies. Written in Cadiz Harbor

GLC08284.074

18 May 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

They are near the white house where George Washington courted his wife. He talks of how the beautiful countryside has been ravaged by war.

GLC02830.41

4 September 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Colonel

They lost the last battle and he got three wounds. All were flesh wounds. He wished the war would end so he could get married. He is currently in the hospital. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

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