Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - February 02, 1857

Rebecca sends her condolences to her friend Maria and Maria's husband, Josiah, on the death of his daughter Matilda who had been engaged to Washington Irving.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the birth of their niece's son, Horace Moses Joseph, the death of their brother-in-law, Solomon Moses, and the improving health of their sister.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria of the recent death of her niece Maria Hays and discusses Judaism and Christianity and her belief that God accepts different kinds of worship.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the funeral arrangements for their niece, Rosa, and tells him that their sister, Richea, is not yet aware of her daughter's death. She also updates him on the health and travels of other family members.