Kitty Etting to Rebecca Gratz - June 11, 1797

Rebecca and Sarah (Sally) inform their brother Joseph of the death of his friend, the continued deterioration of another, and discuss topics that include a conspiracy, new legislation, a duel, and marital engagements.

Rebecca gives her brother Ben a detailed account of the on-going "Bible Riots" in Philadelphia, where anti-immigrant groups attacked Irish-Catholic immigrants. She also updates him on the health and travel plans of family members.

Rebecca reports to her sister-in-law Maria on the health of family and the wider community; recent news from their social circles in Baltimore; and a recent, highly publicized duel that resulted in the death of one participant and the trial of the other.

Sara Moses writes to her aunt Rebecca about her lingering health issues and shares her impressions of the social scene. Mary Boswell, Ben Gratz's warden, expresses her wish to Rebecca after a yearlong separation.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria about the election of bank directors in Philadelphia, discusses the health concerns of their respective family members, and issues sourrounding the death of Gouverneur Morris.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, discussing the weather and food in Canada, the activities of family and friends, and Frank Blair's election to Congress. Their niece Sara adds a brief note of greetings.