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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.085 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He mentions the influx of court martials lately. He also talks about the upcoming election and how the NY troops will support Lincoln absolutely. He mentions her Aunt Chara.

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