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Millitt, D.J., fl. 1875 to [Johnston Livingston] re: assistance for Mrs. Henry Livingston

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03107.04170 Author/Creator: Millitt, D.J., fl. 1875 Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1875/10/20 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 19.1 cm, Width: 11.5 cm Order a Copy

Millitt states that he is writing on behalf of Mrs. Henry Livingston, who is in a critically destitute situation as she is sick and without money, and her husband is currently in prison. He therefore asks that [Johnston] assist in whatever way he can.

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