Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - August 20, [1861]

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Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz

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August 20, [1861]

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Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz

Summary

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, begging for information on her brother Ben after the death of his son Cary in battle.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Letter. 1 sheet. No envelope.

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RGC0545

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

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