Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - November 29, 1859

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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz

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November 29, 1859

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Rebecca sends her brother Ben an addition for his library and updates him on the health, travels, and deaths of friends and acquaintances.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Letter. 1 sheet. No envelope.

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RGC0233

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

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