Frances Gratz Etting to Rebecca Gratz - October 31, 1802

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.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca announces the birth of her niece Sara's daughter, Lizzie, gives updates on family and friends, and discusses her readings, including Charles Dickens.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the health of her niece Harriet Etting and her newborn son, comments on the personality of the actor Fanny Kemble, and relates the death of her young orphaned cousin.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, telling her of attending Daniel Webster's speech to which women were admitted. She also shares the latest historical literature she is reading and reports on the health, travels, and activities of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, inquiring about the health of her step-sons. She also tells of the latest balls of the season, the literature she is reading, and the effect James Blair's death had on his family.