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to Thomas R. Booth (My dear husband)

Missing pages. They have been having atrocious weather but expect Spring to come soon.. Mostly illegible.

GLC03347.44

to Thomas R. Booth

King asks if he would be interested in an engineering job.

GLC03347.45

to T.M. King

Booth says he would be happy to acept the job as soon as he is done with his current position

GLC03347.46

to S. Spencer

Booth provides him with a list of references who can reccomend him as an engineer.

GLC03347.47

to Thomas R. Booth

"Arrangements proposed will be satisfactory."

GLC03347.48

to Thomas R. Booth

Atkinson lets him know that Mr. F. has resigned his position.

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to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth asks him to send the application for a pension.

GLC03347.50

to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth has enclosed his claim for pension.

GLC03347.51

to Acting Commisioner (J.L Davenport)

Booth refers to a mistake in the paperwork says he was a medical cadet in the army. This was not the case, however.

GLC03347.52

to J.L. Davenport

Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.54

to J.L. Davenport

Handwritten version of GLC02247.56. Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.55

to Thomas R. Booth

Wolle tells Booth that he has often been in his thoughts. It must have been a greta comfort to that Booth could be with his mother. Unfortunatly, health and distance kept him apart.

GLC03347.57

to Mr. Clement

On the recent death of Chief Justice Booth. He provides a tribute.

GLC03347.58

Palmyra, Missouri

Nature scene. Copied from an engraving by E.V.L.B

GLC03347.59

Obituary for Margaret J. Rodney Booth

Booth's widow. A partial manuscript copy is included.

GLC03347.60

to Thomas R. Booth

The cold weather has made his hands terribly chapped and it is difficult for him to write. He gives the news of family and friends like Julia, Brandy, Maria and Liz.

GLC03347.61

to Thomas R. Booth

The author passed along his proposal to Dr. Spottswood. When he has something definite to tell him about the the sale of his house Booth will be informed. His sisters found out a nurse they know has scarlet fever.

GLC03347.62

to Thomas R. Booth

The house cannot be sold at this time. It would be better to rent it. The author gives news of family and friends including upcoming weddings.

GLC03347.63

to Thomas R. Booth

When they last talked he was stationed in Brazil . After three years he took passage with a vessel to Singapore and then went on to Bombay. He finally got a raise and a promotion. He briefly describes India.

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to Thomas R. Booth

He is referring to taking the estimate for something. He mentions the different sections associated with the project.

GLC03347.74

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

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

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

to darling Cherry

He notes that it is more expensive there than in New York. They are having problems with the monasteries there. They want to shut them down and open up free schools. He describes some of the characters in the streets.Written in Cadiz Harbor

GLC08284.075

to darling Cherry

He further describes the Queluz Palace including a chapel, many paintings and a fountain. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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