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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to Maria

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.056 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Burlington, VT Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 June 1885 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 15 cm, Width: 23 cm Order a Copy

He is sorry to hear that Isabelle is unwell but doesn't think she will be for long. He thinks that once they get their financial arrangements straightened out, everyone will feel better.

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