Frances Gratz Etting to Rebecca Gratz - August 16, 1802

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, sending her deepest condolences on the death of his wife, Maria Gist Gratz. Their niece Sarah adds a note, also expressing her grief.

Rebecca thanks her niece Miriam for entrusting her son, Gratz, to her care as she parts with him.

Mason Brown writes to his friend Rebecca to thank her for sending a portrait of his son, Benjamin Gratz Brown, to Kentucky.

Rebecca informs her brother Benjamin about the supplies she is sending to him at military camp, describes the medical treatment of a general, and updates him on the health struggles of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing the current social scene in Philadelphia, the financial difficulties of mutual acquaintances, and giving family updates.