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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.066 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Lisbon Harbor Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 March 1866 Pagination: 4 p. : envelope ; 21 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

He stresses the importance of hope, for only the "hopeful can be contented or happy." He desperately wants to lighten her troubles. She worries he'll be gone 2 years or more, but he assures her that such worries are unfounded.

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