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24 November 1861
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to Miss Mary
He has just heard from McClellan who says there is a strong possibility they will be moving. He feels sorry for poor Bond, a former member of his regiment.
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29 November 1861
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30 November 1861
Mary wishes he could attend parties with her but he warns her it could be many months or even years. He is plagued by all his memories of having spent time with her. He wonders if their engagement will ever be consummated.
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4 December 1861
He saw in the President's message that he recommends an increase in the corps of cadets. This is favored by Congress and an act has been proposed.
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12 December 1861
Their regiment is considered to be one of the best. No one knows whether they will stay where they are. He says she is the only person in Saint Louis he corresponds with. He asks what time she wishes the engagement to be consummated.
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16 December 1861
He mention his friend Captain Brown and says the country is becoming like its neighbors to the East. He would be sorry if we got into trouble with Great Britain.
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18 December 1861
He is happy she gave him a locket with her picture. He assures her that she is the only person in St. Louis he talks to.
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14 August 1866
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
He further describes the Queluz Palace including a chapel, many paintings and a fountain. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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9 August 1866
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
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29 June 1866
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
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20 November 1866
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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30 October 1866
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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1861-1877
Sketch of family ransacking a chest of drawers
Other side features anecdote about sketch.
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26 June 1863
to my darling wife
They are patiently awaiting orders. He includes a sketch of a ship.
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14 February 1879
Wait, James, fl. 1879
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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21 October 1866
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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List of Christmas Gifts
Someone lists their Christmas gift. Other side features illustration of blacksmith.
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4 November 1877
Sketch of the Schooner Coral of Chicago
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Sketch of the View of the Fleet Anchors Opposite 12th St.
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Mother with Children
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Boy Holding Up Sketch of a Bird
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Comic Watercolor of Horatio Waite
He wears a blue suit.
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Men and women rejoicing
Three men stare at them from the clouds
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Boy Holding An Oar
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Men Dancing and Singing Around a Table
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