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For the 50 dollars he sent his brother.

GLC02172.66

to Brother H. (Henry)

Everyone is excited about the fighting at Charleston. He mentions Joe Hooker.

GLC02172.67

to Father

They are camped near a small town called Columbia. He wishes his father could come visit. He thinks they will cross the river since the Rebel general is reported to be across the river.

GLC02172.69

to Father

They returned from an expedition out to Cumberland river that did not amount to much. It rained much of the time and the Rebels captured some horses and made the sheriff sewr allegiance to their government.

GLC02172.70

to Brother Henry

Vicksburg surrendered. Very, very faded.

GLC02172.71

to Brother Henry

He has been detailed as a nurse and does not know when he get out to see his brother. He knows his brother wants to marry but he tells him to look before he leaps.

GLC02172.72

to Brother Henry

He wanted to come home to the state fair but his horse was too tired. He went to see Ms. Castes to see if he could hire a horse, but her folks will be using all the horses. He may get home next week. He hasn't heard from Frank.

GLC02172.73

to Brother Henry

They are now in Knoxville. The regiment has suffered losses. Major Byington is dead. Captain Farren is wounded.

GLC02172.77

to Brother Henry

The officers have been trying to get soldiers to reenlist. More reenlisted than the number of people who actually showed up for duty. Those that did not reenlist had to be transferred to another regiment. Was written near Knoxville, Tennessee.

GLC02172.78

to Loid Porter

They found all of this cattle. They counted the cattle.

GLC02172.79

to Father

He was sorry to hear of the death of Uncle James. They have not heard from Sam or Matt. Theyw ere offered 1 dollar per pound for their wool.

GLC02172.80

to Father

He hopes his father has gotten over his sickness. They had a disagreement and he hopes this does not chnage his father's opinion of him.

GLC02172.81

to Brother Henry

He does not know what to think about his brother's idea to sell the homestead. He doesn't know what he will do after he gets out of the service. Newspaper clipping features list of names of those drafted.

GLC02172.82

to Brother Henry

Thier father arrived. He brought a wagon with him. Eventually he will send for Theodore to come out as well. He wishes he could have been at his brother's wedding. He calls himself an old bachelor destined to live in the woods.

GLC02172.83

to Brother Henry

He has not felt better since he left the army. He is helping ftaher herd his cattle. Their father would like to borrow 50 dollars.

GLC02172.84

to Brother Henry

Theodore is sick. It has been raining alot. They have 350 cattle in all. They are thinking about herding sheep as well but he wants his brother's opinion.

GLC02172.85

to Brother Henry

He and Theodore have been breaking up prairie. They are thing about taking a house up north. He asks for his brother's opinion.

GLC02172.86

I Invite You

Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.

GLC02172.87

Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.

GLC02172.88

The Ten Commandments

Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.

GLC02172.89

Not Now

Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.

GLC02172.90

Only Try

Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.

GLC02172.91

Partial bio of Horatio Loomis Waite

Brief bio traces miltary career and post war activities.

GLC08284.007

Deed

Cemetery grants plot to Harriet H. Wait

GLC08284.008

Warranty Deed

Land agreement between Joseph Wait and the state of New Jersey.

GLC08284.009

Photo of Horatio Wait

He is in full military dress.

GLC08284.010

Photo of Horatio Wait

Copy of GLC08284.010.

GLC08284.011

to Horatio Wait

Since he has been appointed assistant paymaster the author is enclosing his commission.

GLC08284.012

to Sam

He received the first chapter of Horatio Wait's book. He tells the story of a boiler explosion on board a ship.

GLC08284.013

to Unknown

"Tell father that the accompanying method has often been used to prevent people from assuming [illegible] position when they once get vertical." Includes illustration of woman being hanged.

GLC08284.014

List of Christmas Gifts

Someone lists their Christmas gift. Other side features illustration of blacksmith.

GLC08284.015

"And like said Jimmy when he had his quiet play spell..."

Seems to be about a child playing who later has to clean up. Other side features illustration showing little boy asking his grandma if she needs help.

GLC08284.016

Sketch of the Schooner Coral of Chicago

GLC08284.017

Sketch of the View of the Fleet Anchors Opposite 12th St.

GLC08284.018

Postcard with Waite Monunment

Historic monument erected by Joseph Waite in 1763.

GLC08284.019

Historic Wait Monument

Sketch of photograph in previous item (GLC08248.019). In Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

GLC08284.020

Horatio Loomis Waite

His name written in large letters with the title: Late Lt. Commander Payr. United States Navy.

GLC08284.021

Mother with Children

GLC08284.022

Boy Holding Up Sketch of a Bird

GLC08284.023

Comic Watercolor of Horatio Waite

He wears a blue suit.

GLC08284.024

Men and women rejoicing

Three men stare at them from the clouds

GLC08284.025

Boy Holding An Oar

GLC08284.026

Men Dancing and Singing Around a Table

GLC08284.027

Where Have All My Tools Gone?

Child holds an empty box. Other side features partial story about child waking up at three or four in the morning.

GLC08284.028

Sick Man Attended by Strange Women

GLC08284.029

Harry Marching Down the Aisle, with His Christmas Tree Present

Other side contains partial manuscript about the Christmas season,

GLC08284.030

Girl Pulling a Cat's Tail

Other side contains partial manuscript. Cut from a larger work.

GLC08284.031

The Engine Must Get Up More Steam

A child in bed taking a cookie from the nightstand. Other side features partial manuscript about a child named Jimmy.

GLC08284.032

Happy New Year, 1869

Man and woman at a party.

GLC08284.033

Pity the Sorrow of a Poor M.D.

Features man in patchy clothing in a threadbare house.

GLC08284.034

"I eat dat poor ittle mousey's cheese up."

Features girl holding cheese with mouse on the end of it. Other side is partial manuscript.

GLC08284.035

Ise, Making a Train of Cars to Bring Grandma Wait in.

Other side features partial manuscript.

GLC08284.036

Memorial Tablet in St. Paul's Church

In Loving Memory of Chara Conant Long Wait.

GLC08284.037

Facts About Chara Conant Long Wait

Other side is a floor plan of Chicago Historical Society.

GLC08284.038

Eulogy for Chara Conant Long Wait

She practiced -- but she did not preach...

GLC08284.039

General Orders No. 72

All deserters will be reported once a month to Col. James B. Fry.

GLC02198.02

General Orders No. 206

The commanding officers are ordered to follow General Orders No. 72.

GLC02198.03

General Orders No. 380

A catalog of various soldiers' crimes and the details of their sentencing.

GLC02198.04

General Orders No. 399

The county of St. Mary in Maryland and the counties of Northampton and Accomac in Virginia are annexed to the department of Virginia and North Carolina.

GLC02198.05

General Orders No. 399

Duplicate of GLC02198.05.

GLC02198.06

General Orders No. 38

Volunteers that serve two years will get their bounty. Furloughed soldiers that that cannot pay their travel expenses will have it deducted from their pay, Draftees will be paid travel expenses.

GLC02198.07

General Orders No. 42

Regulations for the care of artillery and instructions for firing.

GLC02198.08

Property Return Acknowledgement for the month of November, 1864.

For Leander Williston. When examined, it will be sent to the Third Auditor of the Treasury.

GLC02198.09

Property Return Acknowledgement for the month of January, 1865.

For Leander Williston. When examined, it will be sent to the Third Auditor of the Treasury.

GLC02198.10

Ordnance Office, Property Returns Division

His property return has been examined and referred to the second auditor for settlement.

GLC02198.11

Muster Roll

Capt. Perkins' company. Extremely fragile.

GLC02198.28

Special Notice from the Bureau of Pensions

Warns people not to be fooled by imposters who demand money for their duties with the pension bureau.

GLC02198.41

to Horatio L. Wait

Evans thanks him for his letter to the President.

GLC08284.051

to Horatio L. Wait

He has received Wait's letter that expresses opposition to the legislation which will permit the use of Hetch Valley as a part of San Francisco's water supply system.

GLC08284.054

to Sir

He was supposed to have an elocution lesson Tuesday evening but he has not heard from him. He checked to see if he had moved and found that he still lived at his present address. Includes docket.

GLC09400.658

to B.K.B. (Bruce Kelso Bruce)

He thanks him for the "Daily Records." Includes docket.

GLC09400.659

United States Sanitation Committee

A listing of the committee appointments decided in Boston.

GLC02198.01

Invoice of Quartermaster's stores

Features white-washed brushes and blank book. Reported by Lt. Leander A Williston.

GLC02198.12

Invoice of Quartermaster's stores

Features blank book. Reported by Lt. Leander A Williston.

GLC02198.13

Invoice of Quartermaster's stores

Features envelopes, pens, wax, ink, paper...

GLC02198.14

Acknowledgement of property receipt

Return of clothing and camp equipment will be received and examined..

GLC02198.15

Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

A catalog of articles from a carriage to a screwdriver.

GLC02198.16

Invoice of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Reported by Leander A Williston. A catalog of articles.

GLC02198.17

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools. Written at Clark's Point.

GLC02198.18

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.19

Monthly Return of Quartermaster's Stores

Everything from fuel to bricklaying tools.

GLC02198.20

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.21

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.22

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.23

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.24

Monthly Return of Clothing, Camp and Garrison Equipage

Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.25

Abstract of Expenditures

Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston. Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.26

Abstract of Expenditures

Abstract of materials expended or consumed at Fort Ricketts, commanded by Leander A. Williston. Written at Fort Ricketts

GLC02198.27

to John A. Fox

He informs Fox that he has recovered the body of Private Benson.

GLC02198.32

to John A. Fox

The bodies of David Greenough, Patrick Cronin and John Morresey have been moved from Beacon, GA to the National Cemetery at Chattanooga, TN.

GLC02198.33

Farewell Dinner Speech

Intended to be read at the officers' farewell dinner. "We'll pledge with brimming hearts our pride, our colors--old and new..." Written as a long poem.

GLC02198.34

Farewell Dinner Speech

Typed version of GLC02198.34.

GLC02198.35.01

Farewell Dinner Speech

Duplicate of GLC02198.35.01.

GLC02198.35.02

to Murch

His application for membership in the Grand Army of the Republic has been accepted.

GLC02198.36

to John A. Fox

The author doesn't know how many people will attend the encampment in Boston this year. There may not be many people there. They had their first meeting since the end of the war last year in Milwaukee. Pages missing.

GLC02198.37

to John A. Fox

He has questions about the battle of Antietam. He wants to know which flag they captured and where it was.

GLC02198.38

Map of Antietam

Goes with item GLC02198.38. Includes line of advance.

GLC02198.39

List of Surviving Officers in Second Mass. Infantry

GLC02198.40

to Major Fox

He discusses what to do with the battle flags from the war. He says they should be kept at the state house and regarded as sacred.

GLC02198.42

Meeting Summary of the Second Massachusetts Infantry Association

They voted not to repair or preserve the battle flags. They feel the hand of the restorer is a trick. After all the preservation was fully provided for by the Commonwealth.

GLC02198.43