Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - May 14, 1836

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Title

Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz

Date

May 14, 1836

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Summary

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca expresses her disapproval of the lynching of a free Black man, Francis McIntosh, in St. Louis. She also updates her on the upcoming marriage of their niece Sara Hays.
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Origin:
Philadelphia, PA
Destination:
Lexington, KY
Extent:
Letter. 1 sheet.
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Identifier:
RGC0371
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Provenance:
Gratz Family (Philadelphia) Papers, P-8, American Jewish Historical Society.
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