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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to Darling Lovely Little Wife

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.107 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy

Another letter of praise for his wife. He wishes he were there with her and imagines her sitting on his lap. He says she has a way with words that he does not.

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