Subject: Rebecca Gratz

Family register containing 36 entries recording genealogical information for the Simon, Moses, Gratz, Etting, Hays, and Phillips families. The register is inscribed within an 1802 Philadelphia edition of Matthew Carey's *The Holy Bible*. The first entry records the death of Joseph Simon in 1804. Many entries are in the handwriting of Rebecca Gratz, who owned the Bible. After her death in 1869, the inscription "We ne'er shall look upon her like again" was added, likely by her nephew, Horace Moses (1820-1893). The Bible's large format suggests it was intended for home use. Given that Jewish Bibles weren't printed in America at the time, Rebecca Gratz used this Christian Bible for recording family history. Numerous documents were tipped into the Bible. This bible and related materials came from the Nathan family archive in Canada. In the mid-20th century, a Philadelphia relative requested these items to write a book, but this was never completed. The items were donated to the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia, with some items remaining in this collection.

Autograph letter signed (ALS) in French by Joseph Bonaparte, written from Point Breeze, Philadelphia, on June 7, 1831, to President Andrew Jackson. The letter discusses Rebecca Gratz, a noted Jewish-American educator and philanthropist. The letter is one page, written on both sides, measuring 8 x 10 inches.

Three-page letter written by Solomon Cohen Jr. to his niece, Sarah Ann Minis Hays, on January 13, 1834. The letter was written from Georgetown, South Carolina, and discusses family matters, including Sarah's engagement, and mentions Rebecca Gratz. The letter reflects a close and personal relationship between the writer and recipient.

Eight-page pamphlet (7 x 8 inches) published in Philadelphia by Billstein & Son in 1888. The pamphlet commemorates the 50th anniversary of the first Hebrew Sunday School in America, held at the American Academy of Music on March 3, 1888. It includes a detailed historical sketch of the school, founded by Rebecca Gratz, along with the program, board members, and committees. The pamphlet shows some age browning on the cover only. (Singerman No. 3731; only three copies recorded). Found with Isaac Leeser papers.