Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - January 11, 1807

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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman

Date

January 11, 1807

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Recipient:

Maria Fenno Hoffman

Summary

Rebecca shares news with her friend Maria regarding the health of family and friends and comments on the limited social scene in Philadelphia.

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Origin:

Philadelphia, PA

Destination:

New York, NY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0579

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No permission is required to quote, reproduce, or otherwise publish manuscript materials found in this collection, as long as the usage is scholarly, educational, and non-commercial. For inquiries about other usage, please contact the American Jewish Historical Society at [email protected].

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

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