Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - July 06, [1830]

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca shares her thoughts on naming conventions for children and updates her on various family members and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the effects of Yellow fever, including the death of a New Orleans pastor, and tells Maria that their Philadelphia social circle desires to see Ben.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, hoping for a visit. She also gives updates on family and friends, expresses her admiration for a charitable widow, and critiques the fanfare surrounding the visits of prominent public figures.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, hoping that her nephew, Benjamin, will come to visit Philadelphia. She also updates her on the health of family and friends and the dresses she is ready to send to Maria's sister, Judith Boswell.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria about the family's recovery from varioloid. While discussing Isaac Leeser's latest publication and relating a Jewish acquaintance's efforts to strengthen the Jewish faith, she expresses her belief that God accepts all faiths.

Rebecca sends condolences to her brother Ben after the death of his infant child and discusses the public health dangers in Kentucky due to the spread of Cholera.