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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.087 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 December 1863 Pagination: 2.5 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

The ship was so crowded that they had to build an office and quarters for him. He hopes Grnat will be marching into Charleston soon.

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