Elkalah M. Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - [ca. 1858-1859]

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, fretting over the health of her brother Ben, who was supposed to visit her in Philadelphia.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about the wide spread of illnesses during the winter and the deaths of acquaintances and friends, including Adeline Myers.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, discussing the difference in spending habits between their two nephews, the travels of family and friends, and the recovering health of family members.

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.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about family travel, a farming apprenticeship for her nephew Edward, professional hopes for other family members, and their brother Joseph's role in building a new structure for Congregation Mikveh Israel.