Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - July 10, 1820
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Rachel tells her cousin Rebecca about her visitors leaving, and that she fears they won't relocate to Philadelphia. Both she and her husband Solomon send their wishes for the Jewish New Year to everyone in the family.
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 tell her sister-in-law Maria of the activities of Maria's son Howard while he attends school in Philadelphia. She also recommends some books she is reading and the effects of the economic depression on some family and friends.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the health of family members and friends, particuarly about Ellen Hays Etting, whose newborn recently died. She also discusses the literature she is reading.