Rebecca Gratz to Maria Fenno Hoffman - January 24, 1818
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Still affected by the death of her brother Simon, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, thanking her for her consolation. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on news about family and friends and shares her thoughts on the novel Mariamne by Elijah Fenton.
Rebecca informs her brother Ben of the death of their nephew's wife, Frances Marx Etting, and updates him on the travels and health of family members. She also relays more condolence messages to Ben after the death of his wife, Maria.
Rebecca tells her friend Maria about a reunion with an estranged friend and exchanges news about mutual friends and their respective brothers.
Rebecca updates her friend Maria on the health and whereabouts of various family members and friends.