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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
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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
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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
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

January 15, 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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.

GLC08284.069
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to darling Cherry (wife)

8 August 1867

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

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...

GLC08284.070

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