Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - April 26, 1826

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing racial violence in Philadelphia and Charleston and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends. She also details an incident of four boys from the Orphan Asylum getting in trouble for stealing apples.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, detailing her family's preventative diet amid the Cholera outbreak and gives updates on the wellbeing and travels of family members.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sending her deepest condolences on the death of his wife, Maria Gist Gratz. Their niece Sarah adds a note, also expressing her grief.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the funeral arrangements for their niece, Rosa, and tells him that their sister, Richea, is not yet aware of her daughter's death. She also updates him on the health and travels of other family members.

Rebecca reflects on her brother Joseph's travel, updates him regarding family travels and health, and possible social connections he might make while in Germany.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the health of various family members and friends and discusses the latest literature on Napoleon Bonaparte's exile.