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26. West 61st
N.Y. Feb 19. [1898]

Dear Mrs. Thomas,
My book “Eighty years and more is now on the market and I am writ all my rich friends to take five or ten copies, to distribute among their impecunious friends and neighbors, that the Book may reach as many women as possible, for whom it is designed. My sons are the Publishers, so all the profits come to me, and as my income is very limited your generosity would be a blessing to me as not as [illegible]
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[verlens]; May I order five copies sent to your address? The reviews are thus far very complimentary Last Sundays Sun gave me nearly three columns they all say as the story of a busy life it is very interesting. After reading tell me how it impresses you, With kind regards,

Yours sincerely
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
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Alma Lutz Collection

26 West 61st
N.Y. Feb 19 (1898)

Dear Mrs. Thomas
My book “Eighty Years and More is now on the market and I am writing all my friends to take five or ten copies to distribute among their impecurious friends and neighbors, that the Book may reach as many women as possible, for whom it is designed. My sons are the Publishers, so all the profits come to me, & as my income is very limited your generosity would be a blessing to me as not as
May I order five copies sent to your address? The reviews are thus far very complimentary. Last Sunday Sun gave me nearly three columns. They all say as the story of a busy life it is very interesting. After reading tell me how it impresses you, With kind regards,

Yours sincerely
Elizabeth Cady Stanton