Letter from Simon Gratz to Michael Gratz, 1787


A short (3/4 page) family letter written by Simon Gratz to his brother Michael Gratz on January 1, 1787. The letter, written by a scribe and signed by Simon Gratz, discusses Shinah Simon's (daughter of Joseph Simon) visit to Philadelphia and a request to lend her 10 pounds for her return to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This letter comes from the Nathan family archive in Canada, which also contained Rebecca Gratz's family bible and a life portrait of Isaac Moses.


Associated People/Businesses

  • SIMON, JOSEPH / GRATZ, MICHAEL

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Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 7