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2 letters from two different authors. Their father is sick with pneumonia. She also says the father conversed with a Bishop Lee recently on the subject of religion.

GLC03347.37

to Beloved Brother (Thomas)

She writes that father has breathed his last breath. Their father had many anxieties for his family. She thinks is important for Thomas to get away from work and spend time with them for a few weeks,

GLC03347.38

to Colonel (Thomas Booth)

He is trying to sell Pensacola to him as a place to build capital. He advertises Pensacola as an up and coming city, a growing city, a place where businesses can be established.

GLC03347.39

to Colonel (Thomas Booth)

He wants him to come to Pensacola and join him in the lumber business. He thinks Lee was a better general than Grant.

GLC03347.40

to F. Wright

Booth's wife told him that Wright offered him a new position which would require him to be in Pittsburgh by February 1st.

GLC03347.41

to George R. Booth

He promises to bring him and his mother to Franklin as soon as the railroad is in better order.

GLC03347.42

to J.S. Morrison

2 telegrams. Morrison asks if he will accept position. Booth says he accepts the position and will be in Richmond Tuesday or Wednesday.

GLC03347.43

to Thomas R. Booth (My dear husband)

Missing pages. They have been having atrocious weather but expect Spring to come soon.. Mostly illegible.

GLC03347.44

to Thomas R. Booth

King asks if he would be interested in an engineering job.

GLC03347.45

to T.M. King

Booth says he would be happy to acept the job as soon as he is done with his current position

GLC03347.46

to S. Spencer

Booth provides him with a list of references who can reccomend him as an engineer.

GLC03347.47

to Thomas R. Booth

"Arrangements proposed will be satisfactory."

GLC03347.48

to Thomas R. Booth

Atkinson lets him know that Mr. F. has resigned his position.

GLC03347.49

to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth asks him to send the application for a pension.

GLC03347.50

to Comissioner of Pensions

Booth has enclosed his claim for pension.

GLC03347.51

to Acting Commisioner (J.L Davenport)

Booth refers to a mistake in the paperwork says he was a medical cadet in the army. This was not the case, however.

GLC03347.52

to J.L. Davenport

Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.54

to J.L. Davenport

Handwritten version of GLC02247.56. Booth does his best to answer to answer the questions regarding the position he held as clerk in the adjutant's office.

GLC03347.55

to Thomas R. Booth

Wolle tells Booth that he has often been in his thoughts. It must have been a greta comfort to that Booth could be with his mother. Unfortunatly, health and distance kept him apart.

GLC03347.57

to Mr. Clement

On the recent death of Chief Justice Booth. He provides a tribute.

GLC03347.58

Palmyra, Missouri

Nature scene. Copied from an engraving by E.V.L.B

GLC03347.59

Obituary for Margaret J. Rodney Booth

Booth's widow. A partial manuscript copy is included.

GLC03347.60

to Thomas R. Booth

The cold weather has made his hands terribly chapped and it is difficult for him to write. He gives the news of family and friends like Julia, Brandy, Maria and Liz.

GLC03347.61

to Thomas R. Booth

The author passed along his proposal to Dr. Spottswood. When he has something definite to tell him about the the sale of his house Booth will be informed. His sisters found out a nurse they know has scarlet fever.

GLC03347.62

to Thomas R. Booth

The house cannot be sold at this time. It would be better to rent it. The author gives news of family and friends including upcoming weddings.

GLC03347.63

to Thomas R. Booth

When they last talked he was stationed in Brazil . After three years he took passage with a vessel to Singapore and then went on to Bombay. He finally got a raise and a promotion. He briefly describes India.

GLC03347.64

to Thomas R. Booth

He is referring to taking the estimate for something. He mentions the different sections associated with the project.

GLC03347.74

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

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

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

to darling Cherry

He notes that it is more expensive there than in New York. They are having problems with the monasteries there. They want to shut them down and open up free schools. He describes some of the characters in the streets.Written in Cadiz Harbor

GLC08284.075

to darling Cherry

He further describes the Queluz Palace including a chapel, many paintings and a fountain. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.076

to darling Cherry

The first letter describing the Royal Palace of Queluz. In particular, the Grand Salon is mentioned. More tapestries and paintings are described. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.077

to darling Cherry

He talks about bull fighting in Portugal. He uses very flowery language to describe an entire fight. He makes special note of "the way the negroes fight the bull." Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.078

to darling Cherry

He talks of grave matters like life insurance and of buying her a burial lot and coffin. The French battle ships are there now. He is reading up on Spanish history. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.079

to darling Cherry

He describes his Fourth of July. They weren't allowed to fire a salute so the Portuguese flag ship had to do it for them, which he describes as humiliating. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.080

to darling Cherry

He mentions the large number of Spanish refugees. He also describes a place called the Passeio Publico where he goes to hear live music. Apparently the king goes there and smokes his cigar. Written in Lisbon Harbor

GLC08284.081

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

GLC08284.082

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...

GLC08284.083

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.

GLC08284.084

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.

GLC08284.085

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.

GLC08284.086

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.

GLC08284.087

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...

GLC08284.088

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

GLC08284.089

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

GLC08284.090

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

GLC08284.091

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

GLC08284.092

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

GLC08284.093

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

GLC08284.094

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

GLC08284.095

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

GLC08284.096

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...

GLC08284.097

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...

GLC08284.098

Sketch of family ransacking a chest of drawers

Other side features anecdote about sketch.

GLC08284.099

Mrs. Eugene C. Long

GLC08284.100

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.

GLC08284.101

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.

GLC08284.102

to my darling wife

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

GLC08284.103

to my darling wife

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

GLC08284.104

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.

GLC08284.105

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.30

Quarterly Return of Ordnance and Ordnance Stores

Part One: Artillery, Small Arms, Ammunition and other Ordnance Stores. Arranged to cover all the stores at Fort Picketts.

GLC02198.31

Application for Copyright Registration

Copyright is claimed for The One Hundred and Thirtieth Regiment, Pennsylvania Vounteer Infantry periodical. Library of Congress official registration.

GLC08284.122

Office of the Register of Copyrights

Whistler deposited a book in the office titled; Reminiscences of the United States-Hospital Service in the Civil War.

GLC08284.123

Richard Taylor

A signed carte de visite portrait of Richard Taylor. Published by John Weiss of New Orleans.

GLC01176.01

[Richard Taylor]

A portrait of Richard Taylor, CSA. Enlarged directly from the original negative by Brady in the Meserve collection.

GLC01176.02

List of Volunteer Officers

GLC02198.29

to Mother and Sister

He is having a good time and has never felt better. He thinks he will get used to camp life. He hopes he can come home tomorrow.

GLC02751.01

to Mother and Sister

They received orders to go to New Haven where he expects life to be much harder as they will have to stay in tents. He describes his daily routine. They have a dress parade every night and drill 4-5 hours a day. General Mansfield was killed in...

GLC02751.02

to Mother

He complains about the 200 Irishmen that have joined them. They get into drunken fights. He hopes they will remove the Irish companies soon. It will be his turn to go on guard soon. A couple of people are sick.

GLC02751.03

to Sister

Last night a drunken man from one of the companies was arrested. He was put in the guard tent. He put up such a fuss they had to take his musket away from him.

GLC02751.04

to Mother

Rosetta came to visit him. He got a special pistol and had his name engraved on the butt of it. He does a battallion drill every day now.

GLC02751.05

to Mother

They left Middletown and are now in New York. They were on a boat briefly where they received their state bounty. They are camped near the Centreville Race Track.

GLC02751.06

to Sister

They have been getting settled in and have pitched their tents. They haven't been drilling very much lately. They got their muskets but have not used them yet.

GLC02751.07

to Mother and Sister

They have set up their tents quite nicely with a stove and the right hay. The food is not as good as it was before but he is getting fat off it.

GLC02751.08

to Sister

They had a nice Thanksgiving and he enjoyed the food. They marched to South Brooklyn the next day. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.09

to Mother

The day after Thanksgiving they were given marching orders to get to the South Brooklyn ferry. They are now on board the New Brunswick. He had to sleep on a very narrow berth at first. They have been eating hard bread and coffee. Written aboard the...

GLC02751.10

to Mother

They sailed later than expected. There has been no seasickness so far. They see porpoises one day. A Capt. jokingly snapped his pistol at an orderly thinking it was not loaded but it was and wounded the man. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.11

to Mother

People are now beginning to get seasick. The wind has been harsh. The food is awful. They landed on an island. The assistant cook died. Written aboard the "New Brunswick"

GLC02751.12

to Mother and Sister

They landed at Fort Jefferson. Recently he had the best meal he had since going to sea: soup and soft bread. He describes the coconut trees near the fort.

GLC02751.13

to Mother

They are on Ship's Island. They don't know where they're going next. Maybe Mobile or Texas. The rest of the regiment is reported lost at sea. There are rebel prisoners on the island.

GLC02751.14

to Mother and Sister

They left Ship's Island and are now bound for New Orleans. They passed by large plantations where they saw "darkies." The darkies looks happy to see them but the whites are not.

GLC02751.15

to Mother and Sister

They had inspection first thing in the morning. He talks about what different kinds of food are worth around there. He tells the story of a skirmish between cavalry units.

GLC02751.16

to Mother

He went to church today for the first time in a while and enjoyed it immensely. He says there is little religious feeling among the troops. They are stationed by an old negro cabin in which 2 crippled men and and one woman live.

GLC02751.17

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.

GLC08284.106

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.

GLC08284.107

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.

GLC08284.108

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.

GLC08284.109

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.

GLC08284.110

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.

GLC08284.111

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.

GLC08284.112

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.

GLC08284.113

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.

GLC08284.114

to My Dear Wait (Horatio)

He thinks Jimmy will learn more aboard the St. Mary than he would aboard a merchant vessel.

GLC08284.115

to Sister Chara

She may come to New York soon. Lizzie had a baby girl. Includes letter from J.W Barker. Mostly illegible.

GLC08284.116

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.

GLC08284.117

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.

GLC08284.118

to wife

He describes the people of Paris, including the upper classes, the middle and lower classes and what he calls,a "Frenchy."

GLC08284.119

to Mother

He has enclosed two currant leaves. He describes different flowers and his wife and baby's attitude toward them.

GLC08284.120