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Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 to Johnston Livingston re: the marriage of their sister Mary

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04158 Author/Creator: Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834 Place Written: Tivoli, New York Type: Autograph letter Date: [n.y.]/08/21 Pagination: 3p.+addr 32 x 19.4 cm Order a Copy

[Matilda] writes that their sister Mary is engaged to be married, and describes the preparations being made for the wedding. Address leaf on p.4.

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