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Kalamazoo Mich

Dec 13st 1901

Mrs Jane L. Stanford

Dear Madam

I know you will think this
very presumptious but first
let me explain I am a widow
47 years old. (have no children)
and am a cripple with
Rheumatism. have a little
home nearly paid for and
am now unable to work to
even furnish food or clothing
for myself. Please read on
do not consign this to your
waste paper. I have just