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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to Mother

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.120 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 July 1862 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 26.2 cm Order a Copy

He has enclosed two currant leaves. He describes different flowers and his wife and baby's attitude toward them.

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