Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to darling Cherry (wife)
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.066 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Lisbon, Portugal Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy
He stresses the importance of hope, for only the "hopeful can be contented or happy." He desperately wants to lighten her troubles. She worries he'll be gone 2 years or more, but he assures her that such worries are unfounded.Written in Lisbon Harbor
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