Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - June 12, 1820

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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz

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June 12, 1820

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Rebecca reproaches her brother Ben for his lack of correspondence and updates him on the activities and whereabouts of their family and friends.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Lexington, KY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0193

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

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