Sarah (Sally) Gratz and Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - February 24, [18XX]

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Sarah (Sally) Gratz and Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman

Date

February 24, [18XX]

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Author:

Sarah (Sally) Gratz

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Recipient:

Maria Fenno Hoffman

Summary

Sarah (Sally) updates her friend Maria on her improving health and lists the medical treatments she underwent. Rebecca confirms her sister's account.

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Origin:

Philadelphia, PA

Destination:

New York, NY

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Letter. 1 sheet.

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RGC0633

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

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