Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - November 20, [1831]
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Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of her family's upcoming visit to Lexington, an inspirational sermon given by Reverend Channing, and her admiration for Harriet Martineau and Fanny Kemble.
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