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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.115 Author/Creator: Gibson, W.C., fl. 1879 Place Written: New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 July 1878 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 14 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

He thinks Jimmy will learn more aboard the St. Mary than he would aboard a merchant vessel.

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