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Wait, Horatio L. (fl. 1860-) to darling Cherry (wife)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.065 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Lisbon Harbor Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 26 March 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 21 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

There is some consternation over officers' wives coming to see them. Much as he would love to have her, he has common sense. One of the officer's wives came over very sick and now he must attend to her and does not know when he will come back.

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