Mystic Bridge April 23rd 1880<br/><br/>My dear Sir, <br/><br/>The Denison Geneaology for the last five five years, in now nearly ready for the [?]. The [?] which Rev. W. Clift of Mystic Bridge & Rev. Baldwin of [?] has [?] me [?] and [?] these seen. [?] if they will finish the means of publication. Judging from the history of [?] enter [?], we think it possible 300 copies of the work may be wanted. It will cost about $1500, or $5.00 a copy, as published and distributed that number. The Denison Geneaology will contain over 1200 family records, & over 6000 names with brief biographicals. [Aches?] of the fathers, of the [?] living representatives of the clan. It will be illustrated with heliotype pictures of homesteads , family groups, and individuals. [?] parties interested will contribute them, Correspondence in regard to the heliotypes is [?], is hoped that gentlemen of means will take several copies to [share?]. The early certification of the work, such a [?] we purpose to make will be a worthy monument to our ancestors & the precious urgency to our children. No money is wanted until 300 [?] are scen'nd. If you desire one or more copies please address it in easy safe.<br/><br/>Rev. W Clift Mystic Bridge Ct.

Part of Letter from Reverend William Clift on the Denison family genealogy