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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.108 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Off Morris Island, S.C. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 5 January 1864 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy

He has received her letter in which she tells him Jimmy has been ill. He wants to know all the details and whether he has now recovered. He tells her to talk to doctor and find out all the various causes.

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