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Mrs. James Wait

1861-1877

She holds a baby.

GLC08284.059
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Autograph manuscript

Daily Log aboard St. Mary

1878 - 1892

Wait, James Joseph, fl. 1878

Also includes some accounting and a chronology of life events.

GLC08284.060
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Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

16 October 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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
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Autograph manuscript

Bill of Fare

1861-1877

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

GLC08284.062
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

4 May 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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...

GLC08284.063
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Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

6 April 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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...

GLC08284.064
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

26 March 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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...

GLC08284.065
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

22 March 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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

GLC08284.066
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

February 25, 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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

GLC08284.067
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Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

February 2, 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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

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