Form D Raw Data - Electronic Filing Depository

EFDID: 82560EFD: Raw Data

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

Accession: 0001589065-25-000003 () (EDGAR Files) (Form D)

Edgar Posted: Dec. 17, 2025
EFD Posted: Dec. 17, 2025

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< totalRemaining > Indefinite </ totalRemaining >

< clarificationOfResponse />

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