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10 December 1908
Hitchcock, Annie M., fl. 1908
Memorial to Chara Conant Wait
Hardcover. Horatio's wife. Includes memorials by Annie M. Hitchcock, Mary H. Loomis and Louise D. Sherman.
GLC08284.121
3 March 1869
Brown, Elijah T., fl. 1869
to Mrs. Joseph Wait
On behalf of the Merchants Benevolent Association, Elijah T. Brown offers his condolences on the death of her husband.
GLC08284.124
10 April 1875
Moyes, Jas S., fl. 1875
to Mrs H. Wait
Informs her that the county clerk has not yet registered the mortgage.
GLC08284.126
29 October 1873
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to Mother
Cherry has a severe cold and there was a bad winter storm. Maria is well.
GLC08284.127
29 March 1873
Mead, Edwin, fl. 1873
An Agreement between Harriet H. Wait and Edwin R. Mead
Concerning the ownership of some property and some furniture and other items contained within.
GLC08284.129
12 October 1861
Mother, fl. 1860-1867
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.
GLC08284.133
1861-1877
Calling card for Chara C. Long
GLC08284.137
Photo of Maria A. Wait
Profile.
GLC08284.138
Photo of unidentified woman
She stands by the iron gate of a garden.
GLC08284.146
She stands by the iron gate of a garden. Copy of GLC08284.146.
GLC08284.147
16 November 1888
to Unknown
"Tell father that the accompanying method has often been used to prevent people from assuming [illegible] position when they once get vertical." Includes illustration of woman being hanged.
GLC08284.014
Sick Man Attended by Strange Women
GLC08284.029
Memorial Tablet in St. Paul's Church
In Loving Memory of Chara Conant Long Wait.
GLC08284.037
1967
Facts About Chara Conant Long Wait
Other side is a floor plan of Chicago Historical Society.
GLC08284.038
16 November 1908
Church, Margaret, fl. 1908
Eulogy for Chara Conant Long Wait
She practiced -- but she did not preach...
GLC08284.039
26 December 1908
Tuthill, Richard S., fl. 1908
In Memoriam
Condolences for Horatio Wait, whose wife just died.
GLC08284.040
Brief Chronology of Chara Conant Long Wait
There is reference to a photo, not included here.
GLC08284.041
20 April 1878
Greene, Thomas, fl. 1878-1879
to Horatio L. Wait
He received Mrs. Wait's letter and in response he will send some sunflowers. Mary and Fred are in New Britain.
GLC08284.055
20 June 1885
to Maria
He is sorry to hear that Isabelle is unwell but doesn't think she will be for long. He thinks that once they get their financial arrangements straightened out, everyone will feel better.
GLC08284.056
Ada Waldron (Mrs. James Wait)
She is sitting with her hand on a book.
GLC08284.057
Mrs. James Wait
She holds a baby.
GLC08284.059
4 May 1866
to darling Cherry (wife)
He has reached Lisbon. All his travels just make him feel more satisfied that he has chosen the right partner. Recently there was an outbreak of yellow fever on the ship. He describes some of the victims. He also describes the streets of Lisbon...
GLC08284.063
26 March 1866
There is some consternation over officers' wives coming to see them. Much as he would love to have her, he has common sense. One of the officer's wives came over very sick and now he must attend to her and does not know when he will come back...
GLC08284.065
22 March 1866
He stresses the importance of hope, for only the "hopeful can be contented or happy." He desperately wants to lighten her troubles. She worries he'll be gone 2 years or more, but he assures her that such worries are unfounded.Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.066
15 January 1866
He has just left Genoa. He understands she is lonely without him and he doesn't want her to get too upset. She should focus her energies on their son, Jimmy and be grateful he is gaining valuable experience.
GLC08284.069
22 September 1861
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Eben R. Ayers
A letter from Garfield to Ayers saying that Garfield would be glad to have Ayers and his men join his regiment. also that he would make it a point to write to Ayers aunt Maria soon and that the only reason he hasn't in a while it that he was away for...
GLC07187.03
13 November 1862
Wright, Sereno A., fl. 1862-1863
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
4 January 1863
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
17 August 1891
Wright, H.W., fl. 1891
to Mrs. Elmira P. Seranton
They recently moved where there are beautiful views. She has included a photo of the whole family.
GLC02751.40
24 September 1890
Wedding Announcement for Carrie Wright
GLC02751.47
Wedding Announcement for Lydia Wright
GLC02751.48
15 March 1867
For Emma (A Calling Card)
Other side reads: Remember thy creator?
GLC02751.49
December 1962
to Guy
He thinks Lady Cavan is prettier than Lady Ross. He makes a reference to a British diplomat he met when he was a prisoner in Moscow.
GLC02766.018
15 December 1863
Walker, Asahel, fl. 1863
to son and daughter
He writes of how the soldiers have been stealing his horses. A friend gave birth to a new baby.
GLC05733.02
7 February 1863
Braun, Sarah W., fl. 1863
to Sister (Ruthana Bloom)
She misses Virginia and fears the Rebls will invade. John has been working in the cabinet shop.
GLC05733.01
15 April 1864
Lerew, Lydia F., fl. 1864
to brother and sister
Her son is very sick and will probably not survive. She describes his sickness. Other family members are mentioned as well.
GLC05733.03
10 June 1864
T. A. S., fl. 1864
to sister
Author describes the different crops they have been growing and how successfully this year. He talks about mutual acquaintances and shares their sicknesses and other news.
GLC05733.04
17 February 1863
Porter, Charles B., fl. 1861-1863
to Brother Henry
They learned of the capture of Fort Donaldson and 15,000 prisoners. He hopes his brother had fun sleigh riding and wonders if any of the fellows talk about him when they are hugging the girls. The regiment got new guns. Written in a camp near...
GLC02172.60
22 April 1869
City of Burlington
Deed
Cemetery grants plot to Harriet H. Wait
GLC08284.008
circa 1861-1865
Morse, Justus, fl. 1861-1864
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
30 March 1965
Minute Women of the U.S.A.
March on Montgomery -- The Untold Story
One circular letter dated March 30, 1965 regarding the March on Montgomery. Contains a speech by Alabama Senator Dickinson recounting events during the march that he believed was obscene and lewd. Dickinson claims that "an all-night session of...
GLC09641.16
circa 1860
unknown, fl. 1860
[Cased tintype depicting young African American woman reading]
One cased tintype depicting a young African American woman reading dated approximately 1860. She is wearing a formal dress and is seated in a parlor chair. Photograph stored in a black wooden case with a small hook.
GLC09714
1972
Chisholm, Shirley, 1924-2005
"Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed.
Collection of two posters dated 1972, "Bring U.S. Together, Vote Chisholm 1972, Unbought and Unbossed," created for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 campaign.
GLC09721
1968
[Collection of press photographs related to the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., 1968][Decimalized .01-.82]
Collection of press photographs dated 1968. Images were printed by Associated Press and United Press International. Majority of images are related to riots that took place following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr in April 1968. One image...
GLC09740
1962-1991
[Press photographs related to confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas, 1962-1991] [Decimalized .01-.13]
Collection of press photographs related to Supreme Court Justices Thurgood Marshall and Clarence Thomas dated 1962-1991. Consists of 13 wirephotos, telephotos, laserphotos related to the nomination and confirmation hearings for each justice...
GLC09741
1862
Howe, Julia Ward, 1819-1910
Battle Hymn of the Republic and Suffrage Song
One undated broadsheet with a print of the Battle of the Republic by Julia Ward Howe. Also on verso "Suffrage Song to be sung to the tune of 'America.'"
GLC09748
2 August 1963
Wetmore, Nellie Joe, 1904-1988
to Mr. H. D. Wetmore
One letter addressed to Davis Wetmore from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated August 2, 1963. Describes he weather and attending a goin away party the previous evening for Bishop Palmer and his wife for a trip to India and Washington, D.C. Nellie is leaving...
GLC09573.01.27
5 April 1790
Church, Angelica, 1756-1814
to Alexander Hamilton
Angelica sends a picture of herself to Hamilton and asks his opinion. She complains that he hasn't written since August but that she forgives him as she knows he is busy. She sends her love to Alexander, her sister and the family and asks Hamilton to...
GLC09635.02
1853
Griffiths, Julia, fl. 1895
Autographs for freedom.
Published by John P. Jewett and Company. In the preface, Griffiths writes, "The proceeds of the sale of 'Autographs for Freedom,' will be devoted to the dissemination of light and truth on the subject of slavery throughout the country." Griffiths...
GLC05167
24 June 1963
to Mr. H. D. Wetmore and Family
One letter addressed to Davis, Betty, Jack, Mike, Clarice and Juan from Nellie Joe Wetmore dated June 24, 1963. Thanks them for making her trip pleasant, how relaxing she found Seattle and remarking on personal ancedotes.
GLC09573.01.01
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