Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - October 28, 1833

Rebecca sends further condolences to her brother Ben on the death of his wife, Maria, and updates him on family news.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sharing news of the sudden death of an old family friend, Ogden Hoffman, and a recent fire in Philadelphia.

Rebecca writes about her brother Benjamin's recent travel accident, the on-going Gratz - Cohen family legal dispute, her own legal suit, her intellectual interests at the moment, new housing for friends, the missing delivery of household goods, and news of the health and death of various family and friends.

Rebecca asks her brother Ben about the future of her home in conjunction with the sale of their brothers' estates. She also updates him on the health of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, expressing her thoughts on the death of Rachel's infant daughter, and encourages Maria to illustrate Little Red Riding Hood for publication.