Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - September 10, 1826

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the upcoming Passover holiday and the loneliness she feels after the loss of her siblings.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben confirming receipt of his letter, news of Maria Gist, and that Hyman has returned home.

In writing to her friend Maria, Rebecca muses about the difference in the social and romantic life in Maria's family compared to her own and her single brothers.

Rebecca reflects on her correspondence with her sister-in-law Maria, the busyness of the season, a number of international events involving the Queen of England, the Onís-Adams Treaty of 1819, studies of the British Monarchy, and discussion surrounding unidentified Indigenous people and fashion.

Rachel asks her cousin Rebecca to help her husband choose a house for them and tells her about the visit of her deceased stepdaughter's husband and children at her house.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, telling her of their nephew Horace's pet silk worms and updates her on the health, social activities, travels, and visits of family and friends far and wide.