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to darling Cherry

He talks of money matters and warns her there is no telling when they might return. He mentions Dr. Shaw, a female surgeon Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

They climbed a moutain to visit the Pena Castle. And then they saw the remains of a monastery. Afterwards they visit a villa called Montserrat owned by an Englishman. Next they went to the Royal Palace of Cintra. He provides lavish descriptions...

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to darling Cherry

He tries to figure out when would be the most ideal time for him to come home. She has been making baby blankets for others and he praises her as a benefactor.

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to darling Cherry

He mentions the influx of court martials lately. He also talks about the upcoming election and how the NY troops will support Lincoln absolutely. He mentions her Aunt Chara.

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to darling Cherry

He gives advice on how to deal with their son who has most likely been spoiled by her parents. He refers to Lotty Peck.

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to darling Cherry

He attended a reception of Queen Isabella. He then tells the story of a Mrs. Mallard the wife of a Master Mallard of the ship. He wanted her to go home with him so he smuggled her into his room, but the officers eventually found out. Written in...

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to darling Cherry

They were supposed to have sailed that morning if it weren't for the fog. They will be leaving Lisbon. He thinks they should be in Boston sometime in January. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

They are now bound for home. He mentions a few officers from the other vessels whose company he has greatly enjoyed. He advises her to discipline their son. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

An acquaintance went into the shoe manufacturing business but the Great Portland fire burnt up his business. The railroad that is to connect Lisbon with Madrid has been completed. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

He attends a lavish naval funeral and describes the reception of the American expedition in Russia. He tells the story of the chief engineer of a party who lost his cap. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

He describes more landmarks. He has a fondness for Portuguese and French institutions and describes the museum of anatomy, the zoological museum, Pantheon, the Luxembourg Palace and Versailles. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

He explored the two city cemetaries. He describes them in great detail including the coffins and tombs of royalty. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

They may get to Boston later than he originally said. He thinks it would be better for her to live at home than travel around europe because it would be much more expensive. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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to darling Cherry

He tells her it is her business to stay home and take care of her baby. He suspects they may have ordered the ship home because their intention is to send the ship to the East Indies. He also tells her to spend the winter with Annie and David...

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to darling Cherry

He describes the Corrida de Leroz. Then he goes on to talk about bullfighting again. He is sorry to hear about her throat. He visits Badajoz, an old city in Spain. They also go to Alameda. Bullfighting is a theme that runs throughout the letter...

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Sketch of family ransacking a chest of drawers

Other side features anecdote about sketch.

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Mrs. Eugene C. Long

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to my darling wife

He is worried about Jimmy's weak limbs and advises his wife on how to deal with it. He explored Morris Island.

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to my darling wife

He has been sick with a headache and has been vomiting. He talks at length about disciplining Jimmy and how to deal with her parents who have other ideas on how to raise him.

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to my darling wife

He spends a great deal of time praising his wife for the majority of the letter.

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to my darling wife

They are patiently awaiting orders. He includes a sketch of a ship.

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Daily log, included within a letter

He is sorry for the death of Mrs. Chase. Everyone on board his ship is sick including the doctor so he is running the medical department. He tells the story of their rocky journey. Rest of manuscript reads like a daily log.

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to Angel Darling (wife)

He regrets that he could not be with her during their boy's most important years of growth. He is glad she got a reliable stove though it is a poor subsitute for a husband.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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to Unknown

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

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to Mrs H. Wait

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

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to Mother

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

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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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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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Receipt for Mr. Wait

Received 4 dollars.

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Receipt for Mr. Wait

Received 35 dollars.

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Receipt for Mr. Joshua Wait

Received 30 dollars.

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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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to Mrs. Horatio Wait

He chastises her because she dropped a pair of her baby's gloves at the pastor's house and pretended they were hers.

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to Mrs. Horatio L. Wait

Year unreadable.

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Remains of a seal

Originally in an envelope.

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Calling card for Chara C. Long

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Photo of Maria A. Wait

Profile.

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Photo of Joseph Wait

He has a beard and wears a suit.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait

He sits at his desk.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait

A photo of him as an older man.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait

He is in his military uniform.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait

He is older.

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Photo of Joseph Wait

Horatio Wait's father.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait

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Photo of unidentified woman

She stands by the iron gate of a garden.

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Photo of unidentified woman

She stands by the iron gate of a garden. Copy of GLC08284.146.

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Trois-mats Norwegien

Photo of a ship.

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Trois-mats filant grand largue par forte brise.

Photo of a ship.

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Photo of navy ship

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Photo of navy ship

Different angle.

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Photo of navy ship

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Photo of navy ship

From the shore.

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Photo of American navy ship

From the shore.

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Photo of American navy ship

Two sailors in rowboat in front and a man on a horse on the shore.

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Photo of US Gun Boat

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Photo of US Gun Boat

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Photo of the entrance to a living room

A glass and wood chest and a dresser are featured.

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Photo by the the fireplace

A desk, a small couch and two chairs are featured.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait's home from the outside

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Photo of the dining room

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Photo of the bedroom

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Photo of a living room

Features an ornate rug, two chairs and a window seat.

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Photo of Horatio L. Wait's home from the outside

4919 Dorchester Ave.

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U.S.S. Frolic

Tender to Flagship. European Squadron

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A Ship on the high seas

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Lt. Marmaduke Wait

16th U.S. Infantry

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Horatio L. Wait

Master in Chancery since 1876

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Lieutenant Israel C. Wait

U.S. Navy

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Joseph Wait

Horatio's father.

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Envelope for photos

GLC08284.167-GLC08284.170 were originally housed in this envelope.

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Ten Generations in New England

Wait family tree.

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Pedigree of the Conant Family

Conant family tree.

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to Frank A. Cole

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

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to Frank A. Cole

He complains that he did not receive a letter from him in such a long time he had given up hope. He writes if he ever visits he should come and see him or else he would cry.

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to Frank A. Cole

He heard that he and Mary are not on good terms. He thinks his impending marriage is a good idea.

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to Frank A. Cole

From his father. He has sent nine dollars. Tells him he must make it go as far as possible.

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to Frank A. Cole

From his sister. She asks him about life in Wisconsin. She says Ms. Hillard had a donation party while Mr. Hans had a meeting of the sewing society. She writes that she has sent his slippers.

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to Frank A. Cole

Saw his sister the other night. Mentions the nineteenth regiment. Also mentions that someone he knows was killed in the tenth regiment. The tenth regiment has only six hundred men left.

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to Frank A. Cole

From his father. Arriving Saturday night...? illegible.

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to Frank A. Cole

illegible. mentions [ten day application...]

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to Parents

He describes a battle in which he came out safe and sound. 13 wounded, four killed. Heavy artillery.

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General Orders No. 32

A general court martial is appointed for the July 14th for the trial of Private John Cooney.

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to Parents

He knows that that his parents know that he has been wounded. He cannot stand lying a in a hosptall.

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