Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - February 22, 1841
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Rachel expresses her longing and esteem for cousin Rebecca and the extended family. Her husband Solomon adds that he is considering their recolation to Philadelphia.
Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, updating her on the health, travels, and activities of family and friends.
Rebecca sends further updates to her sister-in-law Maria about her sons, who are staying with Rebecca, including about Bernard's tooth extraction. Rebecca's niece Sara tells Maria more about her sons and asks her to come back soon.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of various visitors, updates her on the lingering health issues of family members, and discusses Fourth of July oratories and recent developments in the literary world.
Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca describes her recent trip to upstate New York and parts of New England. She also updates her on the activities and health of family members, including Rebecca's cousins, who are grieving their mother.
After a trip through New York state, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the natural sights she saw, her visit to Fenimore Cooper's mansion, and her reunion with James Paulding and Washington Irving. She also reminisces about her time at Canewood, and wishes she could be there with Maria's family again.