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1867
to John A. Fox
The secretary of the Second Mass Infantry Association asks for money to build a Memorial Monument.
GLC02198.51
10 December 1888
Williams, J.C., fl. 1888
Includes 2 business cards. Requests a historical pamphlet that G. W. Thomas recommended.
GLC02198.52
9 June 1889
Stevenson, W., fl. 1888
Gushes over the upcoming reunion of the Mass. Infantry Association and hopes to see him there.
GLC02198.53
21 July 1890
He plans to attend the regimental dinner. He lists the surviving officers. He also thanks him for four pamphlets and tells him that the South has really rebuilt itself nicely. Chattanooga is thriving.
GLC02198.54
12 September 1889
Vansickle, A.R., fl. 1889
Programme of the Fifth Annual Reunion of the Twenty-Seventh Indiana Regimental Reunion Association
Includes music, prayer and a dinner.
GLC02198.55
November 1890
Goodhue, W.F., fl. 1890
Report of the Proceedings of the Annual Reunion of the Associations of the Third Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers
The pamphlet reminises with great ardor their time in the war. Certain battles are remembered. Also includes guidelines of the association.
GLC02198.56
18 September 1895 - 19 September 1895
Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers
The officers that have died are remembered. Membership dues are listed. Then there is a historical record that looks back at their experiences in the war.
GLC02198.57
14 September 1893
Proceedings of the Fourth Annual Reunion of the Association of the Third Regiment Wisconsin Infantry Veteran Volunteers
Reports on the latest reunion. This one contains biographies of some of the officers.
GLC02198.58
1861-1877
Scheetz, Chandler, fl. 1861-1877
Unidentified man in army uniform
A note on the back reads "Possibly Leander Williston?"
GLC02198.59
to Mr. Booth
The author thanks him for his letter, and he accepts Booth's apology "for the little adjective you have seen proper to affix to my name." He comments on Mr. Mass's despondency because a lady's flirtations with another man.
GLC03347.31
9 September 1857
Williams, Seth, 1822-1866
to Thomas Booth
This is to inform Booth that his resignation as a cadet has been accepted.
GLC03347.32
21 June 1857
Official Acceptance of Resignation
Mentions that he was proficient in French, English, Drawing, Artillery and Infantry tactics.
GLC03347.33
17 July 1854
Bayley, William, fl. 1854
He saw Mr. Ford and spoke to him about Booth. Should the opportunity arise he would be able to offer his assistance.
GLC03347.34
4 November 1877
Sketch of the View of the Fleet Anchors Opposite 12th St.
GLC08284.018
Horatio Loomis Waite
His name written in large letters with the title: Late Lt. Commander Payr. United States Navy.
GLC08284.021
27 February 1894
Orenlorff, Alfred, fl. 1894
Special Orders No. 38
Horatio L. Wait is appointed Paymaster.
GLC08284.042
16 March 1896
Frelond, C.C., fl. 1896
Special Orders No. 16
GLC08284.043
26 February 1894
to Horatio L. Wait
He has forwarded his appointment as Paymaster to the adjutant general.
GLC08284.044
Naval Order Stationary.
Blank.
GLC08284.045
Naval Reserve Association
Lists officers in the Naval Militia and First Battalion.
GLC08284.046
1911
Benjamin, S. G. W. (Samuel Greene Wheeler), 1837-1914
The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Vermont
Features a section on Joseph Wait, 1776.
GLC08284.047
22 June 1911
Lanier, Robert, fl. 1911
A publisher thanks him for his contributions to war history and is sending him a contributor's copy of the Photographic History of the Civil War.
GLC08284.049
10 February 1913
Mason, George, fl. 1911
The Loyal Legion requests a paper from him that talks about the Naval Reserve.
GLC08284.050
16 October 1865
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry (wife)
He is at sea and he writes they have a strong wind. He hopes his wife is keeping herself busy with "Jimmy's training". He hopes he will return soon.
GLC08284.061
4 May 1866
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
6 April 1866
He discusses what she can do to occupy her time and suggests Sunday reading. He watched a religious procession in Lisbon. He is embarrassed to say that while the officers of the Prussian ships can all speak English, no one on board his ship can speak...
GLC08284.064
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
25 February 1866
He talks about an old church in Lisbon that impressed him. He also visited the King's Palace at Belem and the tower. The Opera House also figures prominently in the letter. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.067
2 February 1866
He tells her a little more about Lisbon. Later they went to Gibaltar where they had a delightful time. In Paris they saw many different nationalities, including Turks and Arabs. He describes their clothes.Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.068
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
8 August 1867
They are doing business with a couple of Israelites that have a contract to furnish sevral thousand tons of coal to the fleet. Lately he stays on board the ship and studies French. He has been to several ballet performances. He is thinkng to go to...
GLC08284.070
14 November 1867
to Nait
He finally made it to Spain where he had a difficult times because he does not speak Spanish. He mentions his photo collection. They visit the Naval musuem which he describes as worth seeing. He also visits a church and the Museum of Artillery.
GLC08284.071
17 September 1867
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
11 December 1865
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
8 November 1865
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
18 May 1862
O'Connell, John D., fl. 1861-1866
to My Dear Mary
They are near the white house where George Washington courted his wife. He talks of how the beautiful countryside has been ravaged by war.
GLC02830.41
4 September 1862
to My Dear Colonel
They lost the last battle and he got three wounds. All were flesh wounds. He wished the war would end so he could get married. He is currently in the hospital. Written in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
GLC02830.47
16 September 1862
He fills her in on the recent battle at Bull's Run and his three wounds. Letter includes 2 pictures. One shows a couple of biblical scenes: Water from the Rock and The Golden Calf and the other shows a boy and a girl in bed with with a dog and cat.
GLC02830.48
12 September 1862
Third page ripped. He is still recovering from his wounds but will be ready for battle soon. He blames her for their not being able to meet yet since she delayed his suggestion. Includes picture of young woman with flowers in her hair.
GLC02830.49
21 September 1862
Her leave of absence was too short to visit her. He mentions the recent death of his mother. When he was in Philadelphia, he ran into a relation of hers. Tomorrow he will rejoin his regiment.
GLC02830.50
3 October 1861
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Eben R. Ayers
Garfield States that the telegram from Ayers got to him just as he was leaving on a recruitment tour for the 10th companies 42nd regiment. He says that he has yet to hear from Washington on a officers apointment to 2nd liutenant, but will let Ayers...
GLC07187.04
11 January 1862
to Miss Mary
He wonders if he has loved her too much, paid her too much attention or written her too much. Front page cross written.
GLC02830.23
16 January 1862
He dined with Capatain Santille on Christmas and went to a town about 5 miles up the river where they had tea with a friend. The friend took them to a house where there were 15 or 20 ladies. He enjoys the company of ladies.
GLC02830.24
19 January 1862
He feels bad because he has not been in a church in a long time. He received a letter from her mother. His friend gave him a couple pieces of music to give to her.
GLC02830.25
25 January 1862
He refers to a promise she made without asking but does not say what it is. He has a strong appreciation of her worth and takes a great interest in her welfare.
GLC02830.26
10 February 1862
He hasn't had much time lately but he spends what little time he has thinking of Mary. He is sorry she is sick and hopes she recovers soon.
GLC02830.27
20 February 1862
He is sorry to hear that she is so indisposed. He can only hope she will recover soon.
GLC02830.28
23 February 1862
He says military is a trade that cannot be learned in a day. For most of the rest of the letter he expresses concern over her sickness and hopes she recovers soon.
GLC02830.29
12 March 1862
He hasn't had time to write. They have been so busy. He notes she will not write until she hears from him.
GLC02830.30
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