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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.092 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Lisbon, Portugal Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 November 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

The only attraction he notes is Italian opera. The Portuguese are obsessed with Faust. It is also the only cheap thing to do and the only thing he does frequently. He advises her on how to steer Jimmy clear of bad companions. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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