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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to ma cherie Marie

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.118 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Paris, France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 October 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 26.2 cm Order a Copy

He thinks France is the greatest nation in the world next to the USA. He wishes whole heartedly that she could be with him. He sings the praises of Paris, including the architecture and the art.

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