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Mott, Lucretia, fl. 1849-1860 to Amory D. Mayo

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02509.06 Author/Creator: Mott, Lucretia, fl. 1849-1860 Place Written: Auburn, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 March 1860 Pagination: 1 p. + docket Order a Copy

Mott declines Mayo's offer to give a sermon in his church in Albany. Mott has previously obligations; she remains open to the idea.

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