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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.069 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Spezia Harbor, Italy Type: Autograph letter signed Date: January 15, 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He has just left Genoa. He understands she is lonely without him and he doesn't want her to get too upset. She should focus her energies on their son, Jimmy and be grateful he is gaining valuable experience.

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