1878 - 1892

Wait, James Joseph, fl. 1878

Autograph manuscript

Title: Daily Log aboard St. Mary

Also includes some accounting and a chronology of life events.

GLC08284.060

16 October 1865

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He is at sea and he writes they have a strong wind. He hopes his wife is keeping herself busy with "Jimmy's training". He hopes he will return soon.

GLC08284.061

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: Bill of Fare

Handwritten menu featuring soups, fish, meats, side dishes puddings and pastry,

GLC08284.062

4 May 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He has reached Lisbon. All his travels just make him feel more satisfied that he has chosen the right partner. Recently there was an outbreak of yellow fever on the ship. He describes some of the victims. He also describes the streets of Lisbon. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.063

6 April 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He discusses what she can do to occupy her time and suggests Sunday reading. He watched a religious procession in Lisbon. He is embarrassed to say that while the officers of the Prussian ships can all speak English, no one on board his ship can speak French, which the Prussian officers regard as the universal language. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.064

26 March 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

There is some consternation over officers' wives coming to see them. Much as he would love to have her, he has common sense. One of the officer's wives came over very sick and now he must attend to her and does not know when he will come back.Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.065

22 March 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He stresses the importance of hope, for only the "hopeful can be contented or happy." He desperately wants to lighten her troubles. She worries he'll be gone 2 years or more, but he assures her that such worries are unfounded.Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.066

25 February 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He talks about an old church in Lisbon that impressed him. He also visited the King's Palace at Belem and the tower. The Opera House also figures prominently in the letter. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.067

2 February 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He tells her a little more about Lisbon. Later they went to Gibaltar where they had a delightful time. In Paris they saw many different nationalities, including Turks and Arabs. He describes their clothes.Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.068

15 January 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry (wife)

He has just left Genoa. He understands she is lonely without him and he doesn't want her to get too upset. She should focus her energies on their son, Jimmy and be grateful he is gaining valuable experience.

GLC08284.069

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

11 December 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

18 May 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

They are near the white house where George Washington courted his wife. He talks of how the beautiful countryside has been ravaged by war.

GLC02830.41

4 September 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Colonel

They lost the last battle and he got three wounds. All were flesh wounds. He wished the war would end so he could get married. He is currently in the hospital. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.

GLC02830.47

16 September 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

He fills her in on the recent battle at Bull's Run and his three wounds. Letter includes 2 pictures. One shows a couple of biblical scenes: Water from the Rock and The Golden Calf and the other shows a boy and a girl in bed with with a dog and cat.

GLC02830.48

12 September 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

Third page ripped. He is still recovering from his wounds but will be ready for battle soon. He blames her for their not being able to meet yet since she delayed his suggestion. Includes picture of young woman with flowers in her hair.

GLC02830.49

21 September 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to My Dear Mary

Her leave of absence was too short to visit her. He mentions the recent death of his mother. When he was in Philadelphia, he ran into a relation of hers. Tomorrow he will rejoin his regiment.

GLC02830.50

1861/02-1864/02

Berger, Anthony, fl. 1864

Photograph

Title: [Cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln]

The cabinet card has Brady's imprint on the recto and verso, and is a variant of O-92 without the table and with Lincoln's lower hand cut-off (see Ostendorf p. 176). The negative was taken by Anthony Berger and is the basis for Lincoln on $5 bill (until 2008).

GLC02910.01

1861/02-1864/02

Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of Abraham Lincoln]

The carte de visite is by Gardner, 2/24/1861, republished by Gardner (imprint on verso), O-49 (M-71). It is the same image as GLC00919.01.

GLC02910.02

3 October 1861

Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eben R. Ayers

Garfield States that the telegram from Ayers got to him just as he was leaving on a recruitment tour for the 10th companies 42nd regiment. He says that he has yet to hear from Washington on a officers apointment to 2nd liutenant, but will let Ayers know the results when he does.

GLC07187.04

11 January 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He wonders if he has loved her too much, paid her too much attention or written her too much. Front page cross written.

GLC02830.23

16 January 1862

O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Mary

He dined with Capatain Santille on Christmas and went to a town about 5 miles up the river where they had tea with a friend. The friend took them to a house where there were 15 or 20 ladies. He enjoys the company of ladies.

GLC02830.24