Shinah Etting to Rebecca Gratz - [1800s]

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about her trip to Washington, D.C.and the lingering effects of an accident she had. She also shares her thoughts about Nat Turner's rebellion and expresses her concern for Maria's family's safety.

Frances writes to her sister Rebecca about the improving health of her family, of their brother Benjamin in school, of acquaintances and visits to Baltimore, and instructions for wigs for herself and Sally Etting.

Miriam tells her aunt Rebecca of the sickness throughout her city, recent social events she hosted, including a ball, and changes to the domestic staff of her home?

Sarah (Sally) and Rebecca write to their brother Ben about Sally's health issues and the supplies they are sending him at his military encampment.

Rebecca shares with her sister-in-law Maria her thoughts on Moses Samuel's translation of the Book of Jasher and how the Jewish community in Philadelphia plans to aid the imprisoned Syrian Jews during the Damascus affair.

Rebecca expresses her relief to her sister-in-law Maria after learning she arrived safely in New Orleans. She then updates her on the health, travels, and whereabouts of family and friends.