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Letter - Fredericksburg, Virginia, August 10, 1812
A handwritten letter from Benjamin Gratz to his brother, Simon Gratz, dated August 10, 1812, from Fredericksburg, Virginia. The letter discusses business matters, including information Benjamin gathered regarding public monies and stock value, and details a meeting with Mr. Brooke in Norfolk. Benjamin indicates he will be returning to Philadelphia via steamer. The letter includes an integral blank and an autograph address panel on the verso, along with a red wax seal. **3.
Associated People/Businesses
- Benjamin Gratz (Sender)
- Simon Gratz (Recipient)
- Michael Gratz (Father)
- Hyman Gratz (Brother)
- Joseph Simon (Associate)
- Mr. Brooke (Associate)
- Gratz, Benjamin
- Gratz, Simon
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Correspondence
- Business
- Family correspondence
- Mercantile
- Land ownership
- Jewish community
- Gratz family
- Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Norfolk, Virginia
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Early Republic Era
- Handwriting
- War of 1812
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 9