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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to Nait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.072 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Lisbon Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 September 1867 Pagination: 6 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

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.

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