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Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 to Johnston Livingston re: thoughts on their sister's marriage

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04161 Author/Creator: Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: circa 1783-1815 Pagination: 3p. : address : Height: 27.4 cm, Width: 21.5 cm Order a Copy

Matilda writes that she hopes that Mary's marriage will not be the last in the family, as she would like to see Johnston marry as well. However, she regrets that the marriage of her siblings has separated the family and carried them to different parts of the country.

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