Rebecca Gratz and Joseph Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz and Benjamin Gratz - June 18, 1833

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Rebecca Gratz and Joseph Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz and Benjamin Gratz

Date

June 18, 1833

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Recipient:

Maria Gist Gratz

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Summary

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, anxiously inquiring about her family's health during the Cholera epidemic. Her brother Joseph adds a note, informing their brother Ben of financial matters.

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Philadelphia, PA

Destination:

Lexington, KY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0352

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

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