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15 June 1866
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
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
3 October 1864
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
21 August 1864
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
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. Written in...
GLC08284.088
2 December 1866
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
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
GLC08284.092
21 September 1866
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
7 September 1866
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
1861-1877
Fassett, fl. 1860
Mrs. Eugene C. Long
GLC08284.100
20 January 1864
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
26 September 1864
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
22 September 1864
He spends a great deal of time praising his wife for the majority of the letter.
GLC08284.103
30 March 1879 - 19 June 1879
Wait, James, fl. 1879
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
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
5 January 1864
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
28 May 1865
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
9 March 1865
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
19 August 1863
Frances, fl. 1863
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
8 July 1862
He has enclosed two currant leaves. He describes different flowers and his wife and baby's attitude toward them.
GLC08284.120
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
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
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
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