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1898/08/04

Wodell, Silas, fl. 1898

Typed letter signed

Title: to Henry B. Livingston re: purchase of Livingston papers

Silas Wodell writes that the owner of the Livingston Papers has accepted Henry B. Livingston's offer of $150 to purchase them. He adds: "I was greatly surprised that they would listen to the offer, but I am informed that the owner of the papers has a Judgment against her and is sadly pressed for money."

GLC03107.04829

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