Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - March 07, 1809

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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman

Date

March 07, 1809

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Recipient:

Maria Fenno Hoffman

Summary

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria and expresses great concern upon learning of the serious illness of Matilda (Maria's sister).

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Philadelphia, PA

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New York, NY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0589

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

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