Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - February 01, 1857

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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz

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February 01, 1857

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Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the death of their brother Hyman and how their family is coping with the loss of two brothers within a month.

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Letter. 1 sheet. No envelope.

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RGC0225

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

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