Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - September 12, 1861

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Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz

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September 12, 1861

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Rebecca Gratz
Recipient:
Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz

Summary

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca expresses her hope that Cary's body will be returned to Lexington and that Ann's son, Jo Shelby, will be safe although he is fighting on the Southern side. She also promises to include them all in her prayers on Yom Kippur.
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Philadelphia, PA
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Letter. 1 sheet. No envelope.
Language:
English
Identifier:
RGC0518
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Gratz Family (Philadelphia) Papers, P-8, American Jewish Historical Society.
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