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9 August 1866
Wait, Horatio L. (fl. 1860-)
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.
GLC08284.077
27 July 1866
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."
GLC08284.078
20 July 1866
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.
GLC08284.079
6 July 1866
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.
GLC08284.080
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.
GLC08284.081
14 May 1866 -12 June 1866
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
12 December 1866
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.
GLC08284.088
24 November 1866
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.
GLC08284.091
8 November 1866
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.
GLC08284.093
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.
GLC08284.094
26 September 1866
He explored the two city cemetaries. He describes them in great detail including the coffins and tombs of royalty.
GLC08284.095
31 August 1866
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
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.
GLC08284.118
1861-1877
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
12 February 1913
Bernstorff, Count J. (fl. 1913-)
Abraham Lincoln as the Germans Regarded Him
GLC08880.079
25 May 1921
Batho, Louis. (fl. 1919-1924)
To Joseph Dixon
GLC03911.07.04
28 April 1921
Deveze (fl. 1919-1924)
In French, translation is GLC03911.07.06
GLC03911.07.05
Translation to english of GLC03911.07.05
GLC03911.07.06
14 October 1920
General Fayolle (fl. 1919-1924)
In French is translated as GLC03911.07.09
GLC03911.07.08
GLC03911.07.08 translated into English Translated by Captain C.R. Cloquet
GLC03911.07.09
3 October 1921
Unknown (fl. 1919-1924)
GLC03911.07.10
17 November 1919
Gouraud (fl. 1919-1924)
In French, English translation GLC03911.07.13
GLC03911.07.11
1919-1924
GLC03911.07.12
Gouraud (1919-1924)
GLC03911.07.13
29 October 1920
Haig (1919-1924)
GLC03911.07.14
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