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25 December 1861
Gilman, Joseph, fl. 1861
to Enoch Q. Fellows
He is sad to hear Fellows is thinking of resigning. He mentions the Mason and Slidell affair in England.
GLC02745.008
23 November 1865
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
to darling Cherry
He notes that it is more expensive there than in New York. They are having problems with the monasteries there. They want to shut them down and open up free schools. He describes some of the characters in the streets.Written in Cadiz Harbor
GLC08284.075
14 August 1866
He further describes the Queluz Palace including a chapel, many paintings and a fountain. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.076
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
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." Written in Lisbon Harbor
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. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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. Written in...
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. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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. Written in Lisbon Harbor
GLC08284.094
26 September 1866
He explored the two city cemetaries. He describes them in great detail including the coffins and tombs of royalty. Written in Lisbon Harbor
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
Trois-mats Norwegien
Photo of a ship.
GLC08284.148
Trois-mats filant grand largue par forte brise.
GLC08284.149
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
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
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
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
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