Rebecca Gratz and Hyman Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz and Benjamin Gratz - February 09, 1822

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Rebecca Gratz and Hyman Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz and Benjamin Gratz

Date

February 09, 1822

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Recipient:

Maria Gist Gratz

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Summary

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the community efforts to rebuild the Orphan Asylum after its devastating fire and updates her on the family. Hyman adds a note for Ben regarding business transactions.

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Philadelphia, PA

Destination:

Lexington, KY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0286

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

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