Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - June 18, [1809]

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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman

Date

June 18, [1809]

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Recipient:

Maria Fenno Hoffman

Summary

Rebecca tells her friend Maria about how the Gratz family is mourning their mother and discusses health issues of family members and friends.

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Origin:

Philadelphia, PA

Destination:

New York, NY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0638

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

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