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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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14 February 1879

Wait, James, fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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11 February 1879

Gibson, W.C., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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12 October 1878

Gibson, W.C., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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.

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11 July 1878

Gibson, W.C., fl. 1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Wait (Horatio)

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

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19 August 1863

Frances, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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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.

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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.

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1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to wife

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

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8 July 1862

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

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

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10 December 1908

Hitchcock, Annie M., fl. 1908

Pamphlet

Title: Memorial to Chara Conant Wait

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

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3 March 1869

Brown, Elijah T., fl. 1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Joseph Wait

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

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9 January 1865

Taylor, fl. 1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

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

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10 April 1875

Moyes, Jas S., fl. 1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs H. Wait

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

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29 October 1873

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

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

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29 October 1873

Loomis, H.G., fl. 1873

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Harriet H. Wait

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

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29 March 1873

Mead, Edwin, fl. 1873

Autograph document signed

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

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

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26 August 1846

Trigle, George, fl. 1846

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt for Mr. Wait

Received 4 dollars.

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28 August 1846

Trigle, George, fl. 1846

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt for Mr. Wait

Received 35 dollars.

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26 August 1846

Moore, Thomas C., fl. 1846

Autograph document signed

Title: Receipt for Mr. Joshua Wait

Received 30 dollars.

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12 October 1861

Mother, fl. 1860-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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