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January 20, 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling wife

He is worried about Jimmy's weak limbs and advises his wife on how to deal with it. He explored Morris Island.

GLC08284.101

26 September 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling wife

He has been sick with a headache and has been vomiting. He talks at length about disciplining Jimmy and how to deal with her parents who have other ideas on how to raise him.

GLC08284.102

22 September 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling wife

He spends a great deal of time praising his wife for the majority of the letter.

GLC08284.103

26 June 1863

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling wife

They are patiently awaiting orders. He includes a sketch of a ship.

GLC08284.104

1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Angel Darling (wife)

He regrets that he could not be with her during their boy's most important years of growth. He is glad she got a reliable stove though it is a poor subsitute for a husband.

GLC08284.106

1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Darling Lovely Little Wife

Another letter of praise for his wife. He wishes he were there with her and imagines her sitting on his lap. He says she has a way with words that he does not.

GLC08284.107

5 January 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling Wife

He has received her letter in which she tells him Jimmy has been ill. He wants to know all the details and whether he has now recovered. He tells her to talk to doctor and find out all the various causes.

GLC08284.108

1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling little Angel (wife)

He can't stand the thought of her needing him especially as he needs her. He is so isolated and kept apart from his wife and child. He asks her to write about herself more than anyone else.

GLC08284.109

28 May 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

The Secretary of the Navy finally arrived, as well as the steamer Clyde with Jefferson Davis on board. Later he went on board the Santiago de Cuba and was introduced to the ladies of the party. Written at Charleston Harbor.

GLC08284.110

9 March 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He tries to give her words of encouragement towards being strong and happy apart from him. He then proceeds to sing her praises, as she has always done more than he anticipated as a wife. Written at Charleston Harbor.

GLC08284.111

21 August 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

He tells the story of a captain who had his wife on board. She was very sick and he asked for ice to ease her pain but no one would give him so he left the ship and his wife later died.

GLC08284.117

21 October 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to ma cherie Marie

He thinks France is the greatest nation in the world next to the USA. He wishes whole heartedly that she could be with him. He sings the praises of Paris, including the architecture and the art.

GLC08284.118