Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - June 01, 1809

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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman

Date

June 01, 1809

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Maria Fenno Hoffman

Summary

Rebecca relates various observations about and news of family and friends to her friend Maria.

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New York, NY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0590

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

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