Rebecca Gratz and Sara Gratz Moses Joseph to Maria Gist Gratz - August 27, 1840
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Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing the newly published letters of John Randolph, a Virginian politican, and tells of the long romance between two of her acquaintances.
Frances writes to her sisters Rachel and Rebecca about her desire to be a better correspondent and the use of worm seed within her family.
Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the current hair fashion in Philadelphia and shares news of various family members and mutual 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.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law about the latest publications of Washington Irving, Harriet Martineau, and Fanny Kemble. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about how she communes with Maria's portrait now that they are apart. She also updates her on the visit of Montgomery Blair, Maria's nephew, and the health, travels, and romantic interests of family and friends.