Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 to Johnston Livingston re: advice for a student
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04070 Author/Creator: Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 Place Written: Tivoli, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1831/10/05 Pagination: 2p. : address : Height: 24.6 cm, Width: 20.3 cm Order a Copy
Matilda praises Johnston for his previous letter and informs him that their mother recently purchased some necessary clothing for him. For the remainder of the letter, she offers Johnston advice for a successful term of study, and also wonders if his shyness is to blame for a lack of friends and companions at school.
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