Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - November 25, 1821

Rebecca tells her friend Maria about the doings and materials needs of Matilda and Ann (Maria's stepdaughters), and The Port Folio editor's interest in publishing Maria's work.

Rachel and her husband write to cousin Rebecca to express their affection for her.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the Smallpox outbreak in Philadelphia and having her nieces and nephews revaccinated. She also ponders the unpredicability of life after the death of her sister Rachel.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the current tensions in the country and the resulting communication issues between the North and South, the travels and activities of family members, and the recent visit of their nieces.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, updating him on their sister Richea's health after the death of her daughter. She also writes about their brother Jacob's health problems and the travel plans of other family members.

Rebecca sends further condolences to her brother Ben on the death of his wife, Maria, and updates him on family news.