Lewis Allen to Rebecca Gratz - [ca. October 1841]

Rebecca writes to her niece Annie, expressing relief that she has recovered from the Measles. She also tells of the activities of Julia Hoffman and gives updates on the health and travels of other family and friends.

Rebecca thanks Grace, the sister of her niece Becky's husband, for the books she sent to Philadelphia for her Sunday School. She also comments on the positive developments of Jewish religious education.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, describing the success of a celebratory picnic for the Savannah Jewish Sunday School organized by German-Jewish immigrants.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria the latest news of family and friends, ponders King Solomon's character, and comments on a letter she received from the writer Maria Edgeworth.

Rebecca updates her brother Ben on the health and activities of family members, mentions the new Transylvania University, and shares developments in their social circle.