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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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to Frank

He is packing all company business and clothes to be sent to him. He has included his dress coat with a key to his valise in the dress pocket. Informs him of the dead and missing.

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to Frank

Glad to hear he is doing well. He mentions Capt. Burnett, Lt. Atwell, Lt. Brall. and James.

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