Maria Edgeworth to Rebecca Gratz - February 08, 1840

Richea updates her sister Rebecca on various health issues and the death of an acquaintance.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca tells of two recent deaths in the family and her nephew Gratz Moses's arrest.

Rebecca expresses her disappointment to her sister-in-law Maria that her son, Ben, is not coming for a visit. She also details the mental health treatment of her nephew, Gratz Etting, and discusses the political implications of a local execution.

Still affected by the death of her brother Simon, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, thanking her for her consolation. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about reading Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans and tells her about Philadelphia's social life. A day later, she shares the family's joy upon hearing about the birth of Maria's 4th son.