Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - December 18, 1832
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Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz
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December 18, 1832
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Philadelphia, PA
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Lexington, KY
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Following Matilda Hoffman's death, Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about two other recent deaths and inquires about the well-being of Washington Irving, who was engaged to Matilda.
Rebecca writes to her sister Rachel about her delayed return home due to weather and their sister's Richea's post-partum struggles and recovery.
Rebecca continues to persuade her sister-in-law Maria to visit Philadelphia after the death of her eldest son, Benjamin. She also informs her of the marriage of Ben Etting, her nephew, to Harriet Marx Etting.
Rebecca thanks her niece Miriam for entrusting her son, Gratz, to her care as she parts with him.