Rebecca Gratz to Sarah (Sally) Gratz - September 28, [1800]

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Rebecca Gratz to Sarah (Sally) Gratz

Date

September 28, [1800]

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Sarah (Sally) Gratz

Summary

Rebecca writes to her sister Sarah (Sally) about the travel plans and health of family and friends, and reflects on the themes of a ballad.

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Philadelphia, PA

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Baltimore, MD

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0003

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The Rosenbach Museum & Library

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