Mary Keene Boswell Riggs and Sara Gratz Moses Joseph to Rebecca Gratz - August 08, 1847

Rebecca updates her sister-in-law Ann about her brother Hyman's slow recovery from his fall. She also shares her anxieties about her nephew Horace's departure with Lizzie Lee's husband Samuel to support Mexican-American war efforts.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, expressing her condolences on the death of her infant son, Mason.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann about how the family is adjusting after the death of her brother-in-law, Reuben Etting. She also updates her on how her niece Sara is settling in in Montreal and comments on Henry Clay losing the Whig presidential nomination to Zachary Taylor.

Rebecca thanks her brother Ben for his letter and continues to console him after the death of his son Cary. She also comments on the precarious political situation in Kentucky.

Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam continues to worry about her uncle Ben and his sons after the death of Maria Gist Gratz. She also comments on the literature she is reading and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.