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Gibson, W.C., fl. 1879 to My Dear Wait (Horatio)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.113 Author/Creator: Gibson, W.C., fl. 1879 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: February 11, 1879 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 13.3 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

He went aboard the St. Mary to visit James Wait. He is described as one of the brightest boys. He likes sea life but complains of lonliness.

Gibson, W.C., fl. 1879

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