Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - February 26, 1826
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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz
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February 26, 1826
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Philadelphia, PA
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Lexington, KY
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Rachel expresses her longing and esteem for cousin Rebecca and the extended family. Her husband Solomon adds that he is considering their recolation to Philadelphia.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the wide spread of illnesses during the winter and the deaths of acquaintances and friends, including Adeline Myers.
Rebecca gives updates to her sister-in-law Maria on family and friends and asks for clarification on a possible antisemitic comment made by politician Henry Clay.
Worried about her brothers, Rebecca muses to her friend Maria about the physical and financial dangers for merchants, describes the social scene in Philadelphia and relates news of illness and death among acquaintances.