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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to darling Cherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.081 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Lisbon, Portugal Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 29 June 1866 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

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

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