Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - July 15, 1810

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on family and friends, comments on the Kentucky senatorial election, and expresses her distaste for politics. Hyman then shows his disappointment over the loss of Henry Clay to Andrew Jackson.

Rebecca expresses her joy at the prospect that Margaret's (Peggy) sister is recovering and ponders the tradition of April Fools' Day.

Sarah (Sally) writes to her cousin Rebecca about news concerning the health and movement of family and friends.

On the occasion of her brother Simon's illness, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the cold reception she had when she visited him. She also updates Maria on various family members. Her brother Hyman adds a note to their brother Ben about business affairs.

Mary Boswell, Ben Gratz's warden, tells Rebecca of her life in Kentucky and relates news of family and friends. She also expresses her wish to see Rebecca again.

Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph about multiple deaths in their social circle, comments on the American diplomatic efforts with France, and expresses her opinion on various romances among their acquintances.