28 August 1864

Porter, Hank, fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

28 August 1864

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

10 March 1864

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

7 February 1865

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

23 April 1865

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

17 May 1865

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

2 July 1865

Porter, Charles F., fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: I Invite You

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

GLC02172.87

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

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

GLC02172.88

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: The Ten Commandments

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

GLC02172.89

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: Not Now

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

GLC02172.90

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: Only Try

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

GLC02172.91

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Partial bio of Horatio Loomis Waite

Brief bio traces miltary career and post war activities.

GLC08284.007

22 April 1869

City of Burlington

Autograph document signed

Title: Deed

Cemetery grants plot to Harriet H. Wait

GLC08284.008

9 December 1865

City of Burlington

Autograph document signed

Title: Warranty Deed

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

GLC08284.009

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Photo of Horatio Wait

He is in full military dress.

GLC08284.010

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Photo of Horatio Wait

Copy of GLC08284.010.

GLC08284.011

19 July 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio Wait

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

GLC08284.012

1861-1877

Autograph letter

Title: 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

5 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Heather Henry

He got a pass to go down to Washington the other day. He visited the gallery and the senate chambers. Very Faded.

GLC02172.04

18 July 1861

Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He talks of how they made the journey from Detroit to Washington and were then presented to the President and General Scott. Some men were detailed to go on picket duty. At some point shots were exhanged and 5 or 6 Rebels were killed.

GLC02172.06

circa 1861-1865

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine (Kitty)

They say a lot of men in the Southern army are disillusioned. He expects there will be another fight soon since he saw six boats going down the river. His health is good.

GLC02170.64

circa 1861-1865

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine (Kitty)

Ona scouting expedition the other day, some shells were thrown. He wants to see her again but he will have to be patient.

GLC02170.65

circa 1861-1865

Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine (KItty)

He knows she wants him to come home but it is hard for a well person to get a furlough. he thanks her for the lock of hair she sent. He has a book called 1001 Home Amusements filled with puzzles and stories.

GLC02170.66

3 May 1860

Treadwill, A. B., fl. 1860

Autograph document signed

Title: Teaching Certification

This is to certify that Charles B Porter his examination and is able to give instruction for two years in Newton, Michigan.

GLC02172.01