Mary Keene Boswell Riggs to Rebecca Gratz - February 22, 1846

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about his sick child, their return travel home, and the health of other family members. Simon then updates him on business and gives him purchasing instructions.

Rebecca assures her brother Ben of her improving health, reflects on the Crittenden Compromise, and updates him on his son's business and the efforts to restore the hair of their niece Miriam.

Rebecca thanks her sister-in-law Maria for letting her husband Ben travel to Philadelphia to help mediate the conflict among their brothers. She also tells her how much the family has enjoyed Ben's visit.

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 friend Maria on health news, remarks on the popularity of two star actors and the portraits of one of them, and discusses the voyages their respective brothers are taking.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the current hair fashion in Philadelphia and shares news of various family members and mutual friends.