Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - August 25, 1861

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Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz

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August 25, 1861

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Rebecca sends her brother Ben more condolences on the death of his son Cary,

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Philadelphia, PA

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Transylvania University

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