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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to Nait

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.071 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Lisbon Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 14 November 1867 Pagination: 10 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 25.5 cm Order a Copy

He finally made it to Spain where he had a difficult times because he does not speak Spanish. He mentions his photo collection. They visit the Naval musuem which he describes as worth seeing. He also visits a church and the Museum of Artillery.

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