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to Mother

They left Middletown and are now in New York. They were on a boat briefly where they received their state bounty. They are camped near the Centreville Race Track.

GLC02751.06

to Sister

They have been getting settled in and have pitched their tents. They haven't been drilling very much lately. They got their muskets but have not used them yet.

GLC02751.07

to Mother and Sister

They have set up their tents quite nicely with a stove and the right hay. The food is not as good as it was before but he is getting fat off it.

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to Sister

They had a nice Thanksgiving and he enjoyed the food. They marched to South Brooklyn the next day. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.09

to Mother

The day after Thanksgiving they were given marching orders to get to the South Brooklyn ferry. They are now on board the New Brunswick. He had to sleep on a very narrow berth at first. They have been eating hard bread and coffee. Written aboard the...

GLC02751.10

to Mother

They sailed later than expected. There has been no seasickness so far. They see porpoises one day. A Capt. jokingly snapped his pistol at an orderly thinking it was not loaded but it was and wounded the man. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

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to Mother

People are now beginning to get seasick. The wind has been harsh. The food is awful. They landed on an island. The assistant cook died. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

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to Mother and Sister

They landed at Fort Jefferson. Recently he had the best meal he had since going to sea: soup and soft bread. He describes the coconut trees near the fort.

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to Mother

They are on Ship's Island. They don't know where they're going next. Maybe Mobile or Texas. The rest of the regiment is reported lost at sea. There are rebel prisoners on the island.

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to Mother and Sister

They left Ship's Island and are now bound for New Orleans. They passed by large plantations where they saw "darkies." The darkies looks happy to see them but the whites are not.

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to Mother and Sister

They had inspection first thing in the morning. He talks about what different kinds of food are worth around there. He tells the story of a skirmish between cavalry units.

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to Mother

He went to church today for the first time in a while and enjoyed it immensely. He says there is little religious feeling among the troops. They are stationed by an old negro cabin in which 2 crippled men and and one woman live.

GLC02751.17

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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to Father (Horatio Wait)

He trying to decide whether or not a life at sea is for him. He describes the food. He visits a ship called the Three Brothers and sketches part of it in the margin. He tells the story of a horse going overboard.

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to My Dear Wait (Horatio)

He went aboard the St. Mary to visit James Wait. He is described as one of the brightest boys. He likes sea life but complains of lonliness.

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to My Dear Wait (Horatio)

He spent some time with Jimmy and discovered he had a good grasp of nautical information. He predicts Jimmy will take after his father and succeed.

GLC08284.114

to My Dear Wait (Horatio)

He thinks Jimmy will learn more aboard the St. Mary than he would aboard a merchant vessel.

GLC08284.115

to Sister Chara

She may come to New York soon. Lizzie had a baby girl. Includes letter from J.W Barker. Mostly illegible.

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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.

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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.

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to wife

He describes the people of Paris, including the upper classes, the middle and lower classes and what he calls,a "Frenchy."

GLC08284.119

to Mother

He has enclosed two currant leaves. He describes different flowers and his wife and baby's attitude toward them.

GLC08284.120

Memorial to Chara Conant Wait

Hardcover. Horatio's wife. Includes memorials by Annie M. Hitchcock, Mary H. Loomis and Louise D. Sherman.

GLC08284.121

to Mrs. Joseph Wait

On behalf of the Merchants Benevolent Association, Elijah T. Brown offers his condolences on the death of her husband.

GLC08284.124

to Unknown

The author berates the recipient, calling him ungrateful, mean and lazy.

GLC08284.125

to Mrs H. Wait

Informs her that the county clerk has not yet registered the mortgage.

GLC08284.126

to Mother

Cherry has a severe cold and there was a bad winter storm. Maria is well.

GLC08284.127

to Mrs. Harriet H. Wait

Informs her that the 4,000 held in trust has been invested in a Trust Deed.

GLC08284.128

An Agreement between Harriet H. Wait and Edwin R. Mead

Concerning the ownership of some property and some furniture and other items contained within.

GLC08284.129

Receipt for Mr. Wait

Received 4 dollars.

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Receipt for Mr. Wait

Received 35 dollars.

GLC08284.131

Receipt for Mr. Joshua Wait

Received 30 dollars.

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to Chara

No year. Henry is well. John is mustering in and paying off soldiers. A Mrs. Higgins still has the cup she borrowed. They got a new sewing machine.

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to Mrs. Horatio Wait

He chastises her because she dropped a pair of her baby's gloves at the pastor's house and pretended they were hers.

GLC08284.134

to Mrs. Horatio L. Wait

Year unreadable.

GLC08284.135

Remains of a seal

Originally in an envelope.

GLC08284.136

Calling card for Chara C. Long

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Photo of Maria A. Wait

Profile.

GLC08284.138

Photo of Joseph Wait

He has a beard and wears a suit.

GLC08284.139

Photo of Horatio L. Wait

He sits at his desk.

GLC08284.140

Photo of Horatio L. Wait

A photo of him as an older man.

GLC08284.141

Photo of Horatio L. Wait

He is in his military uniform.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait

He is older.

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Photo of Joseph Wait

Horatio Wait's father.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait

GLC08284.145

Photo of unidentified woman

She stands by the iron gate of a garden.

GLC08284.146

Photo of unidentified woman

She stands by the iron gate of a garden. Copy of GLC08284.146.

GLC08284.147

Trois-mats Norwegien

Photo of a ship.

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Trois-mats filant grand largue par forte brise.

Photo of a ship.

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Photo of navy ship

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Photo of navy ship

Different angle.

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Photo of navy ship

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Photo of navy ship

From the shore.

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Photo of American navy ship

From the shore.

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Photo of American navy ship

Two sailors in rowboat in front and a man on a horse on the shore.

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Photo of US Gun Boat

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Photo of US Gun Boat

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Photo of the entrance to a living room

A glass and wood chest and a dresser are featured.

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Photo by the the fireplace

A desk, a small couch and two chairs are featured.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait's home from the outside

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Photo of the dining room

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Photo of the bedroom

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Photo of a living room

Features an ornate rug, two chairs and a window seat.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait's home from the outside

4919 Dorchester Ave.

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U.S.S. Frolic

Tender to Flagship. European Squadron

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A Ship on the high seas

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Lt. Marmaduke Wait

16th U.S. Infantry

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Horatio L. Wait

Master in Chancery since 1876

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Lieutenant Israel C. Wait

U.S. Navy

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Joseph Wait

Horatio's father.

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Envelope for photos

GLC08284.167-GLC08284.170 were originally housed in this envelope.

GLC08284.171

Ten Generations in New England

Wait family tree.

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Pedigree of the Conant Family

Conant family tree.

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Hugh J. Kilpatrick

Seated. Half-length view.

GLC05135.023

Joseph F. Knipe

Bust portrait. Wears a hat with a star on it.

GLC05135.024

Joseph A.J. Lightburn

Half-view.

GLC05135.025

John Logan

Bust portrait

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John McArthur

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.027

George B. McClellan

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.028

James B. McPherson

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.029

Geroge G. Meade

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.030

John F. Miller

Half-length view.

GLC05135.031

John A. Mower

Half-length view.

GLC05135.032

Peter J. Osterhaus

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.033

John Pope

Standing. Napoleonic pose.

GLC05135.034

William D. Porter

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.035

Joseph J. Reynolds

Half-length view.

GLC05135.036

William S. Rosecrans

Photograph of engraving or painting. Seated on a horse.

GLC05135.037

Lovell H. Rousseau

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.038

Carl Schurz

With one star, wearing glasses. Seated, half-length view.

GLC05135.039

Winfield Scott

Bust portrait.

GLC05135.040

Philip H. Sheriden

Half-length view.

GLC05135.041

William T. Sherman

Half-length view. Sherman has two stars.

GLC05135.042

William T. Sherman

Seated on a horse in an abandoned confederate fort near Atlanta.

GLC05135.043

Giles A. Smith

Bust portrait. Smith has one star.

GLC05135.044