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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.110 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 May 1865 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy

The Secretary of the Navy finally arrived, as well as the steamer Clyde with Jefferson Davis on board. Later he went on board the Santiago de Cuba and was introduced to the ladies of the party. Written at Charleston Harbor.

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