Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - December 29, [1818]

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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman

Date

December 29, [1818]

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Maria Fenno Hoffman

Summary

Rebecca tells her friend Maria news of several members in Maria's extended family, shares society news, and discusses the local literary scene.

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Philadelphia, PA

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New York, NY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0645

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

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