Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman, December 26, 1815
Rebecca writes her friend Maria with news of Eliza, Maria's sister, and her medical treatment. She also details the scandal around a renowned cleryman and his intended marriage to a much younger woman.
Title: | Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman |
Author: | Rebecca Gratz |
Recipient: | Maria Fenno Hoffman |
Origin: | [Philadelphia, PA] |
Destination: | New York, NY |
Date: | 1815-12-26 |
Language: | English |
Description: | Letter. 1 sheet. |
Subject (Personal Name): | Gratz, Rebecca, 1781-1869 Hoffman, Maria Fenno, 1781-1823 Chapman, Nathaniel, 1780-1853 Wilson, Samuel, 1763-1827 Verplanck, Mary Elizabeth Fenno, 1787-1817 Verplanck, Gulian C. (Gulian Crommelin), 1786-1870 Abercrombie, James, 1758-1841 Abercrombie, Mary Jane Mason, 1793-1875 Meredith, Gertrude Gouverneur Ogden, 1777-1828 Bishop family Ogden, Isabella W., 1787-1820 Ogden, Euphemia, 1782-? Hoffman, Josiah Ogden, 1766-1837 Nicholas, Matilda Hoffman, 1810-1882 |
Subject (Geographic): | Charleston, SC |
Subject (Topical): | Health Medical treatment Maternal health Travel Marriage Climate Holidays Cultural Holiday Housing Children Fashion Clothing and dress |
Provenance: | American Jewish Historical Society |
Publisher: | Gratz College |
Citation for Scan: | Rebecca Gratz. ALS to Maria Fenno Hoffman, [Philadelphia, PA], December 26, 1815. From the original at the American Jewish Historical Society, 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011 USA. |
Citation for Transcript: | Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman, December 26, 1815. RGC0611, Rebecca Gratz Digital Collection, Gratz College. Image from the original at the American Jewish Historical Society. https://rebeccagratz.digitalcollections.gratzcollege.edu/item/rgc0611. |
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