Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - January 15, 1840

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about their sister Sally's continued medical care and travel updates of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the character of Sylvester Larned, a pastor, who is romantically interested in Maria Gist Gratz, Ben's future wife. She also updates him on the health and travels of family and friends.

After her brother Jacob returned from his first trip to Kentucky, Rebecca shares his positive impressions with her sister-in-law Maria and hopes to visit herself. She also expresses her deep gratitude for the towels Maria made for her.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the drama surrounding the marriage of the actress Fanny Kemble. She also gives updates on family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the ongoing legal dispute with their brother Simon over the family estate. Joseph adds more details regarding Simon's conduct.

Rebecca sends her condolences to her brother Ben and his wife Maria on the recent death of their eldest son Benjamin.