Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - August 21, 1842

Writing to her sister-in-law Maria, Rebecca compares her own and her niece's outlook on life and tells of a Christian woman's hope to convert her. She also commends her brother Ben for purchasing two female slaves to remove them from their dire circumstances.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, expressing sorrow over the death of her cousin Elizabeth Rosa Hays Marx.

Rebecca writes to her friend Julia about a bad fall she had and her subsequent injuries. She also comments on the recent marriage of Matilda Nicholas, Julia's niece, and updates her on the travels and visits of family and friends.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the fallout among board members of the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb after the dismissal of David Seixas on accusations of sexual misconduct. She also relates news of health and travel of various friends and family members.

Rebecca sends further condolences to her brother Ben on the death of his wife, Maria, and updates him on family news.