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1861-1877
[Male Members of the Wait Family]
Includes very brief bio and miltary titles.
GLC08284.048
22 June 1911
Lanier, Robert, fl. 1911
to Horatio L. Wait
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
29 April 1877
Evans, Lyden, fl. 1913
GLC08284.052
10 May 1876
A letter of introduction for Henry W. Raymond. He hopes Wait will do everything to make his stay in Chicago comfortable.
GLC08284.053
20 April 1878
Greene, Thomas, fl. 1878-1879
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
Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916
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
Schleier, T.M., fl. 1861-1877
James Wait
He has a large mustache and wears a suit.
GLC08284.058
Mrs. James Wait
She holds a baby.
GLC08284.059
1878 - 1892
Wait, James Joseph, fl. 1878
Daily Log aboard St. Mary
Also includes some accounting and a chronology of life events.
GLC08284.060
16 October 1865
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
Bill of Fare
Handwritten menu featuring soups, fish, meats, side dishes puddings and pastry,
GLC08284.062
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
1861/02-1864/02
Berger, Anthony, fl. 1864
[Cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln]
The cabinet card has Brady's imprint on the recto and verso, and is a variant of O-92 without the table and with Lincoln's lower hand cut-off (see Ostendorf p. 176). The negative was taken by Anthony Berger and is the basis for Lincoln on $5 bill...
GLC02910.01
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
[Carte de visite of Abraham Lincoln]
The carte de visite is by Gardner, 2/24/1861, republished by Gardner (imprint on verso), O-49 (M-71). It is the same image as GLC00919.01.
GLC02910.02
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
21 March 1862
He has very little time to write. He will write more when this expedition is over. She shouldn't write until she hears from him.
GLC02830.31
30 March 1862
He hopes the day he can again hear from her is not far away. He needs to know that she has completely recovered. Written near Fort Monroe, Virginia.
GLC02830.32
1862
The weather is good and everyone is in in good spirits. He happy but wishes to know if she has completly recovered. Was written near Hampton, Virginia.
GLC02830.33
7 April 1862
There is not comfortable place to write. The weather is erratic. He never knows what to write that will interest her. He regrets losing the locket she gave him.Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.34
12 April 1862
He says he will soon have fun. He hopes everyone is well. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.35
19 April 1862
He has not forgotten her but he reiterates that there is nowhere he can write a proper letter. He sometimes sees a relation of hers. He remembers a Mr. Prue, whom he spent pleasant times with in St. Louis.Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.36
25 April 1862
There has been little change but you never know what might happen. She will probably read about it in the papers. He asks how his lady acquaintances are. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.37
26 April 1862
to My Dear Gal (Mary)
He says one day she will wake up and read the paper and find out where they are and what they they are doing. He has only had two letters since being in the field. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.38
29 April 1862
A Dr. Powers is mentioned. Jeff Banarsky is also mentioned as someone he does not like or admire. Written near Yorktown, Virginia
GLC02830.39
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