Gertrude Meredith to Sarah Gratz and Rebecca Gratz - [September?,] 1808

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Gertrude Meredith to Sarah Gratz and Rebecca Gratz

Date

[September?,] 1808

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Author:

Gertrude Meredith

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Summary

Gertrude sends condolences in the form of a poem to her friends Sarah and Rebecca for their mother's death.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0668

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Gratz Family (Philadelphia) Papers, P-8, American Jewish Historical Society.

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