Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - October 20, 1817

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben and her sister-in-law Ann about the health struggles and travels among the family. She also congratulates Ann on the birth of her daughter, Miriam.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about his sick child, their return travel home, and the health of other family members. Simon then updates him on business and gives him purchasing instructions.

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 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 writes to her sister-in-law Maria about her nieces and nephews receiving the Smallpox vaccine and reflects on mortality and her grief over the loss of multiple family members in the past.

This document is a formal wedding invitation from Mr. and Mrs. Edward James Koppel. They are inviting guests to the marriage of their daughter, Andrea Frances Koppel, to Mr. Kenneth Michael Pollack. The ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2001, at half past four in the afternoon (4:30 PM). The wedding will take place at Cross Manor in Saint Inigoes, Maryland. The invitation also notes that a reception and dinner will follow the ceremony.