Margaret (Peggy) Ewing to Rebecca Gratz - July 14, 1805

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, thanking him for his recent visit to Philadelphia. She also tells him of the Hebrew poetry lectures attended by the family and updates him on the health and visits of others.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on family news and social events in Philadelphia. She also discusses the legal problems of David Seixas, the founder of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb.

Rebecca tells her brother Ben how the family copes after the death of their two brothers, Jacob and Hyman. Their brother Jo adds a note, sharing the successful sale of some of their lands.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria after the legal battle between her brother Ben and the city. She also details the marriages of family friends and gives updates on health and travel.

In a letter to her Aunt Maria, Ellen describes how the entire family is missing her and her children after their recent visit. Rebecca adds a note, remarking on Kentucky society and courtship.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of various visitors, updates her on the lingering health issues of family members, and discusses Fourth of July oratories and recent developments in the literary world.