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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08284.067 Author/Creator: Wait, Horatio L. (fl. 1860-) Place Written: Lisbon Harbor Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 25 February 1866 Pagination: 4 p. ; 21 x 25.5 cm. Order a Copy

He talks about an old church in Lisbon that impressed him. He also visited the King's Palace at Belem and the tower. The Opera House also figures prominently in the letter.

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