Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - September 14, 1858

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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz

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September 14, 1858

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Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the increasing health struggles of their brother Joseph.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Letter. 1 sheet. No envelope.

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RGC0228

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

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