Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - January 29, 1833

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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz

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January 29, 1833

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Rebecca informs her brother Ben of the recent death of their Aunt Bell.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Lexington, KY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0271

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

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