Frances Gratz Etting to Rebecca Gratz - May 30, [18XX]

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca compares her own and her niece's outlook on life and tells of a Christian woman's hope to convert her. She also commends her brother Ben for purchasing two female slaves to remove them from their dire circumstances.

Worried about her brothers, Rebecca muses to her friend Maria about the physical and financial dangers for merchants, describes the social scene in Philadelphia and relates news of illness and death among acquaintances.

Rebecca relates various observations about and news of family and friends to her friend Maria.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca expresses pleasure that her niece Miriam and her husband could finally meet Ann and Ben in Lexington. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Julia Chouteau writes to Rebecca to inform her that their mutual friend, Miriam Gratz Meredith, is severely ill.