Mary A. Livermore (1820–1905). Autograph Letter Signed, Philadelphia, March 21, 1881.
Arranging accommodations while on a New England lecture tour, accepting hospitality in Lowell pending confirmation from lecture manager “Mr. Bicknell.” Addressed to local reform hostess Mrs. Rice. A fine example of Livermore’s active post-Civil-War lyceum and women’s reform speaking circuit.

Mrs. Abby (Abigail) R. Rice, a local reform-circle hostess connected to the Lowell lecture / lyceum committees.