Ellen Hays Etting and Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - December 11, 1825
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Rebecca relates various observations about and news of family and friends to her friend Maria.
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca attempts to persuade her and her family to visit Philadelphia in the winter. She also updates her on the health and activities of family and friends.
Rebecca tells her friend Maria about a portrait she has of Rachel (Rebecca's sister) that her brother-in-law wants and shares health concerns of family and friends.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben of their sister Sarah's (Sally) poor health, her concern over military action, and how it is affecting their friends in the South.