Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - June 29, 1828

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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz

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June 29, 1828

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Rebecca tells her brother Ben about a recent meeting with their estranged brother Simon and updates him on news within their shared social circle.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Lexington, KY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0199

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

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