Rebecca Gratz to Benjamin Gratz - September 15, [1845]
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Mary Boswell, Ben Gratz's warden, writes a quick note to Rebecca about her and her stepmother's summer plans. Ben adds a few lines to his sister informing her of the health of the family, including their new-born daughter, and expressing his wish that she come for a visit.
Rebecca continues to write about her concerns for her sister-in-law Maria's family during the Cholera epidemic.
Rebecca gives updates to her sister-in-law Maria on family and friends and asks for clarification on a possible antisemitic comment made by politician Henry Clay.
Frances writes to her sister Rebecca about her and the family's health concerns, her pending departure from her cottage, the death of an acquaintance, and offers updates on her child.
Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the health and travels of family and friends and expresses her happiness about Horace's new position with the railroad. She also tells her that William Henry Furness plans to preach again after a period of illness.