Frances Gratz Etting to Rebecca Gratz - September 08, 1802

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 sister-in-law Ann, complimenting her daughter Miriam on her interest in nature and literature, and expresses her distaste for American expansionism. She also gives updates on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Maria on the health and travels of family and friends and expresses her happiness about Horace's new position with the railroad. She also tells her that William Henry Furness plans to preach again after a period of illness.

After arriving in Saratoga Springs, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann of their journey and updates her on the health and whereabouts of family and friends. She also expresses her hope that her brother Ben and his family will join them there.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca expresses her concern about Ben's son Howard's professional future. She also tells of the books she sent to Ann's daughters and gives updates on the health, travels, and education of family and friends.