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Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 to Johnston Livingston re: their mother's illness

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04066 Author/Creator: Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 Place Written: Tivoli, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [n.y.]/03/09 Pagination: 4 p. : Height: 25.1 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Matilda informs Johnston of their mother's prolonged illness, gives an account of the affairs of family friends, and also notes that the family has just had a most beneficial visit from a dentist from Catskill. Address leaf on p.4.

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