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20 January 1864
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
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.
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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.
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26 June 1863
They are patiently awaiting orders. He includes a sketch of a ship.
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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.
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1861-1877
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.
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28 May 1865
to darling Cherry
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
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