Rebecca Gratz to Margaret (Peggy) Ewing - January 02, 1809

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, expressing her thoughts on the death of Rachel's infant daughter, and encourages Maria to illustrate Little Red Riding Hood for publication.

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.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law about her visit to an elegant reception hosted by the Blight family. She also comments on the latest literature and the precarious state of book publishing in England.

Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam inquires about family and friends and comments on Charles Dickens's tour in the US. She also recommends a new book and describes Purim celebrations in Savannah.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, detailing her family's preventative diet amid the Cholera outbreak and gives updates on the wellbeing and travels of family members.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the upcoming Passover holiday and the loneliness she feels after the loss of her siblings.