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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to my darling wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.101 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Off Morris Island, S.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 20, 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.8 cm Order a Copy

He is worried about Jimmy's weak limbs and advises his wife on how to deal with it. He explored Morris Island.

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