Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - February 16, 1832

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, worrying about the condition of her sister Sara and her sick child. She also updates her on the travels and health of family and friends.

Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam inquires about family and friends and comments on Charles Dickens's tour in the US. She also recommends a new book and describes Purim celebrations in Savannah.

Rebecca informs her brother Benjamin about the supplies she is sending to him at military camp, describes the medical treatment of a general, and updates him on the health struggles of family and friends.

Frances writes to her sister Rebecca about her and the family's health concerns, her pending departure from her cottage, the death of an acquaintance, and offers updates on her child.

Worried about her brothers, Rebecca muses to her friend Maria about the physical and financial dangers for merchants, describes the social scene in Philadelphia and relates news of illness and death among acquaintances.