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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.086 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Port Royal, S.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 August 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He gives advice on how to deal with their son who has most likely been spoiled by her parents. He refers to Lotty Peck.

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