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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to darling Cherry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.098 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: Lisbon, Portugal Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 31 August 1866 Pagination: 22 p. ; 21 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

He describes the Corrida de Leroz. Then he goes on to talk about bullfighting again. He is sorry to hear about her throat. He visits Badajoz, an old city in Spain. They also go to Alameda. Bullfighting is a theme that runs throughout the letter. Written in Lisbon Harbor

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