Rebecca Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz - October 19, 1830
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In response to reading a history of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella, Rebecca expresses her abhorrence of the persecution of Jews. She also commends her sister-in-law Maria for her leadership in the Lexington Orphan Society.
Rebecca tells her brother Ben to drink the spring water and visit other important sites in New York State while he travels there with the Myers family. She also updates him on news from friends in Philadelphia.
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.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sending sympathies for a recent loss within his wife's family, updates him on her and Julia Hoffman's improving health, and sends a request for a photograph.
Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the family's plans to visit her in Lexington. She also gives travel and health updates on family and friends.