Elkalah M. Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - April 26, 1858

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Elkalah M. Cohen to Rebecca Gratz

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April 26, 1858

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Elkalah M. Cohen

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Cousin Elkalah M. Cohen thanks Rebecca for fulilling her request.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Letter. 1 sheet. No envelope.

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Gratz Family Papers, Mss.Ms.Coll.72., American Philosophical Society

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