Margaret (Peggy) Ewing to Rebecca Gratz and Sarah (Sally) Gratz - December 31, 1808

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the death of a family friend, Gertrude Meredith. She also shares her impressions of Rabbi Moses Nathan and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about her nieces and nephews receiving the Smallpox vaccine and reflects on mortality and her grief over the loss of multiple family members in the past.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, describing in detail the consecration service of the newly built Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia and gives him updates on family and friends.

Rebecca expresses her concern for her sister-in-law Maria and her brother Ben after the death of their eldest son, Benjamin. She also hopes for their visit and updates her on the health of family members.

Frances writes to her sisters Rachel and Rebecca about her desire to be a better correspondent and the use of worm seed within her family.

Rebecca shares with her sister-in-law Maria her concern over her brother Jac's depression, the secret engagement of her nephew, Simon Gratz Moses, and the wedding anniversary festivities for Frances and Reuben Etting.