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Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 to Johnston Livingston re: a precocious letter

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04071 Author/Creator: Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 Place Written: Tivoli, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: [n.y.]/01/21 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 20 cm, Width: 16.1 cm Order a Copy

Matilda scolds Johnston for obvious contradictions in a recent letter, and also exposes his attempt to conceal a letter he wrote to his "Lady Love."

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