Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - February 17, 1836

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 friend Maria news of their common friends, including James Hamilton who died without a will.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the health and travels of family and friends and expresses her happiness about Horace's new position with the railroad. She also tells her that William Henry Furness plans to preach again after a period of illness.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, describing in detail the consecration service of the newly built Congregation Mikveh Israel in Philadelphia and gives him updates on family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, outlining the Orphan Asylum's preparations for the impending Cholera outbreak in Philadelphia and gives updates on family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben after hearing a rumor that her nephew Cary is engaged. She reflects on the death of Washington Irving and updates her brother on the health and travels of family and friends.