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20 July 1866
Wait, Horatio L. (fl. 1860-)
to darling Cherry
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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