1 June 1908

Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908

Typed letter signed

Title: to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth has enclosed his claim for pension.

GLC03347.51

14 July 1908

Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908

Typed letter

Title: to Acting Commisioner (J.L Davenport)

Booth refers to a mistake in the paperwork says he was a medical cadet in the army. This was not the case, however.

GLC03347.52

20 July 1908

Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908

Typed letter signed

Title: to J.L. Davenport

Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.54

20 July 1908

Booth, Thomas R., fl. 1861-1908

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J.L. Davenport

Handwritten version of GLC02247.56. Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.55

9 December 1914

Wolle, Fred J., fl. 1914

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Booth

Wolle tells Booth that he has often been in his thoughts. It must have been a greta comfort to that Booth could be with his mother. Unfortunatly, health and distance kept him apart.

GLC03347.57

1828

R., fl. 1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Clement

On the recent death of Chief Justice Booth. He provides a tribute.

GLC03347.58

October 1852

E.V.L.B., fl. 1852

Sketch

Title: Palmyra, Missouri

Nature scene. Copied from an engraving by E.V.L.B

GLC03347.59

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Obituary for Margaret J. Rodney Booth

Booth's widow. A partial manuscript copy is included.

GLC03347.60

January 30, 1856

Booth, H., fl. 1855-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Booth

The cold weather has made his hands terribly chapped and it is difficult for him to write. He gives the news of family and friends like Julia, Brandy, Maria and Liz.

GLC03347.61

12 August 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Booth

The author passed along his proposal to Dr. Spottswood. When he has something definite to tell him about the the sale of his house Booth will be informed. His sisters found out a nurse they know has scarlet fever.

GLC03347.62

28 November 1859

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Booth

The house cannot be sold at this time. It would be better to rent it. The author gives news of family and friends including upcoming weddings.

GLC03347.63

20 May 1862

Marshall, R.M., fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Booth

When they last talked he was stationed in Brazil . After three years he took passage with a vessel to Singapore and then went on to Bombay. He finally got a raise and a promotion. He briefly describes India.

GLC03347.64

11 August 1857

Fairfax, E.V., fl. 1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas R. Booth

He is referring to taking the estimate for something. He mentions the different sections associated with the project.

GLC03347.74

8 August 1867

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

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 Madrid soon.

GLC08284.070

14 November 1867

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nait

He finally made it to Spain where he had a difficult times because he does not speak Spanish. He mentions his photo collection. They visit the Naval musuem which he describes as worth seeing. He also visits a church and the Museum of Artillery.

GLC08284.071

17 September 1867

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nait

He describes an eclipse. He is hesitating about going to Spain because the country is a bit unsettled. He met an old friend who will tutor him in French. He expects to speak it tolerably well within four months.

GLC08284.072

December 11, 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to dear little wife

He discusses the places in Italy they may be able to visit. He describes the whales that played around the ship. They passed by Gibraltar. They have developed a taste for olives and their oil.

GLC08284.073

8 November 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

They are getting along in Spain despite not knowing the language. The merchantmen there are a mix of nationalies. Written in Cadiz Harbor

GLC08284.074

23 November 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He notes that it is more expensive there than in New York. They are having problems with the monasteries there. They want to shut them down and open up free schools. He describes some of the characters in the streets.Written in Cadiz Harbor

GLC08284.075

14 August 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He further describes the Queluz Palace including a chapel, many paintings and a fountain. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.076

9 August 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

The first letter describing the Royal Palace of Queluz. In particular, the Grand Salon is mentioned. More tapestries and paintings are described. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.077

27 July 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He talks about bull fighting in Portugal. He uses very flowery language to describe an entire fight. He makes special note of "the way the negroes fight the bull." Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.078

20 July 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He talks of grave matters like life insurance and of buying her a burial lot and coffin. The French battle ships are there now. He is reading up on Spanish history. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.079

6 July 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He describes his Fourth of July. They weren't allowed to fire a salute so the Portuguese flag ship had to do it for them, which he describes as humiliating. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.080

29 June 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

He mentions the large number of Spanish refugees. He also describes a place called the Passeio Publico where he goes to hear live music. Apparently the king goes there and smokes his cigar. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.081