Ellen Hays Etting and Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - December 11, 1825
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Ellen Hays Etting and Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz
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December 11, 1825
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Philadelphia, PA
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Lexington, KY
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Letter. 1 sheet.
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American Jewish Historical Society
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