Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - November 11, 1820

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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz

Date

November 11, 1820

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Recipient:

Maria Gist Gratz

Summary

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the aftermath of Yellow Fever in the South and discusses the effects of slavery on rich Southern women.

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Origin:

Philadelphia, PA

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Lexington, KY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0281

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American Jewish Historical Society

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