Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - May 27, 1838
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Rebecca announces to her friend Maria the engagement of her brother Ben to Maria Gist, expressing her skepticism regarding intermarriage. She also updates her on the health and travels of various family members and friends.
Rebecca asks her sister-in-law Maria to assist a divorcee from England during her stay in Lexington and to visit Philadelphia during the winter. She also promises to send her a copy of Walter Scott's Fortunes of Nigel.
Rebecca commiserates with her friend Maria about the health concerns within Maria's family and shares her first impressions of Maria Gist Gratz, Ben's future wife.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the health of family members and friends, particuarly about Ellen Hays Etting, whose newborn recently died. She also discusses the literature she is reading.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, discussing the preparation for Passover, a new memoir and current political events, and gives updates on the well-being and status of family members.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben and her sister-in-law Ann about the health struggles and travels among the family. She also congratulates Ann on the birth of her daughter, Miriam.