Frances Gratz Etting to Rebecca Gratz - August 16, 1802

Rebecca sends condolences to her brother Ben after the death of his infant child and discusses the public health dangers in Kentucky due to the spread of Cholera.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, continuing to discuss the conflict among her brothers and informs her of the plight of the recently widowed Henrietta McIlvaine.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the ongoing legal dispute with their brother Simon over the family estate. Joseph adds more details regarding Simon's conduct.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law about the latest publications of Washington Irving, Harriet Martineau, and Fanny Kemble. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

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.