Rebecca Gratz and Joseph Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz and Benjamin Gratz - April 30, 1837

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

Date

April 30, 1837

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Recipient:

Maria Gist Gratz

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Summary

Rebecca expresses concern over her sister-in-law Maria's health, her feelings about her nephew Horace leaving home to start his career, and gives updates on other family members and friends. Her brother Jo leaves a note for their brother Ben, detailing the prices of falling stocks.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Lexington, KY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0378

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

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