Form D Raw Data - Electronic Filing Depository

EFDID: 82560EFD: Raw Data

Issuer: Salient MLP Total Return Fund, L.P. (0001589065) - D/A

Accession: 0001589065-14-000010 () (EDGAR Files) (Form D)

Edgar Posted: Aug. 15, 2014
EFD Posted: Aug. 19, 2014

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