21 August 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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6 December 1863

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to darling Cherry

The ship was so crowded that they had to build an office and quarters for him. He hopes Grnat will be marching into Charleston soon.

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12 December 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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 Lisbon Harbor

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December 11, 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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2 December 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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24 November 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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20 November 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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8 November 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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30 October 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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26 September 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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21 September 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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7 September 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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31 August 1866

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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January 20, 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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26 September 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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22 September 1864

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling wife

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

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26 June 1863

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my darling wife

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

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1861-1877

Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: 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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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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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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