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Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 to my darling little Angel (wife)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.109 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L., 1836-1916 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 25.6 cm Order a Copy

He can't stand the thought of her needing him especially as he needs her. He is so isolated and kept apart from his wife and child. He asks her to write about herself more than anyone else.

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