Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - July 31, 1831

Rebecca asks her sister-in-law Maria to assist a divorcee from England during her stay in Lexington and to visit Philadelphia during the winter. She also promises to send her a copy of Walter Scott's Fortunes of Nigel.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, sharing thoughts and information about their mutual scientific and literary interests and updates her on events in her family.

Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph of the recent loss of their sister Richea's infant son, Barnard, and of the health and visits of friends and family.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the dresses she is sending, her guests for Sukkot, and gives updates on the activities of family and friends. Their niece Ellen adds a note pleading with Maria to visit them to assist with the preparations of her marriage.

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