14 May 1866 - 12 June 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

They climbed a moutain to visit the Pena Castle. And then they saw the remains of a monastery. Afterwards they visit a villa called Montserrat owned by an Englishman. Next they went to the Royal Palace of Cintra. He provides lavish descriptions. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.083

3 October 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He tries to figure out when would be the most ideal time for him to come home. She has been making baby blankets for others and he praises her as a benefactor.

GLC08284.084

2 April 1904

Whistler, Simon M., fl. 1904

Printed document

Title: Application for Copyright Registration

Copyright is claimed for The One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vounteer Infantry periodical. Library of Congress official registration.

GLC08284.122

6 May 1903

Sulberg, Thorwald, fl. 1903

Autograph document

Title: Office of the Register of Copyrights

Whistler deposited a book in the office titled; Reminiscences of the United States-Hospital Service in the Civil War.

GLC08284.123

circa 1864

Allen, J.W., fl. 1863

Autograph document signed

Title: List of Volunteer Officers

GLC02198.29

1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He mentions the influx of court martials lately. He also talks about the upcoming election and how the NY troops will support Lincoln absolutely. He mentions her Aunt Chara.

GLC08284.085

21 August 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He gives advice on how to deal with their son who has most likely been spoiled by her parents. He refers to Lotty Peck.

GLC08284.086

6 December 1863

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

The ship was so crowded that they had to build an office and quarters for him. He hopes Grnat will be marching into Charleston soon.

GLC08284.087

12 December 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He attended a reception of Queen Isabella. He then tells the story of a Mrs. Mallard the wife of a Master Mallard of the ship. He wanted her to go home with him so he smuggled her into his room, but the officers eventually found out. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.088

December 11, 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

They were supposed to have sailed that morning if it weren't for the fog. They will be leaving Lisbon. He thinks they should be in Boston sometime in January. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.089

2 December 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

They are now bound for home. He mentions a few officers from the other vessels whose company he has greatly enjoyed. He advises her to discipline their son. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.090

24 November 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

An acquaintance went into the shoe manufacturing business but the Great Portland fire burnt up his business. The railroad that is to connect Lisbon with Madrid has been completed. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.091

20 November 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.092

8 November 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He attends a lavish naval funeral and describes the reception of the American expedition in Russia. He tells the story of the chief engineer of a party who lost his cap. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.093

30 October 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He describes more landmarks. He has a fondness for Portuguese and French institutions and describes the museum of anatomy, the zoological museum, Pantheon, the Luxembourg Palace and Versailles. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.094

26 September 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He explored the two city cemetaries. He describes them in great detail including the coffins and tombs of royalty. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.095

21 September 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

They may get to Boston later than he originally said. He thinks it would be better for her to live at home than travel around europe because it would be much more expensive. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.096

7 September 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He tells her it is her business to stay home and take care of her baby. He suspects they may have ordered the ship home because their intention is to send the ship to the East Indies. He also tells her to spend the winter with Annie and David. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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31 August 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He describes the Corrida de Leroz. Then he goes on to talk about bullfighting again. He is sorry to hear about her throat. He visits Badajoz, an old city in Spain. They also go to Alameda. Bullfighting is a theme that runs throughout the letter. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.098

1861-1877

Sketch

Title: Sketch of family ransacking a chest of drawers

Other side features anecdote about sketch.

GLC08284.099

1861-1877

Fassett, fl. 1860

Photograph

Title: Mrs. Eugene C. Long

GLC08284.100

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