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Sept. 23/82
Is not using my name in that way a kind of forgery, or obtaining money under false pretenses? And can it not be punished? [If yes, go ahead.]
Your Censor letter was very good indeed, as both your aunt Livy & I think. Osgood is back.
How much could I punish them? To what extent? Jail?—or several thousand dollars damages? Ask Mr. Whitford. Meantime I have a suit pending in Chicago which may cover the case of these Ogilvie bastards.
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MTBus, 200.
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Dear Charley • Dear Charley
If yes, go ahead. • [Crossed out: If yes, go ahead.]
Ys truly • Yr truly
S. L. Clemens • S. L. Clemens