Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - May 01, 1856

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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz

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May 01, 1856

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Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sharing news of the sudden death of an old family friend, Ogden Hoffman, and a recent fire in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Letter. 1 sheet. No envelope.

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RGC0223

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

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