Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - August 18, 1812
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Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, sending her condolences after the death of Jacob Gratz, her uncle and Rebecca's brother.
Rebecca urges her friend Maria to bring her entire family to Philadelphia after the death of Matilda (Maria's step-daughter) and promises that everyone will be taken care of.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the financial ruin of the Gratz family due to her brother Simon's business activities and its effect on family members.
After a visit from her brother Ben in Philadelphia, Rebecca thanks him for informing her of his safe return to Lexington. She also updates him on the health of family members.
In writing to her friend Maria, Rebecca muses about the difference in the social and romantic life in Maria's family compared to her own and her single brothers.
While Bernard and Howard, two of her sister-in-law Maria's sons, are staying with Rebecca's family in Philadelphia, she updates Maria on their wellbeing and health, including needed dental care. She also details the circumstances around firing a newly hired domestic servant.