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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to darling Cherry (wife)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.063 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Lisbon, Portugal Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 May 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He has reached Lisbon. All his travels just make him feel more satisfied that he has chosen the right partner. Recently there was an outbreak of yellow fever on the ship. He describes some of the victims. He also describes the streets of Lisbon. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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