Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - May 30, 1847

After her brother Jacob returned from his first trip to Kentucky, Rebecca shares his positive impressions with her sister-in-law Maria and hopes to visit herself. She also expresses her deep gratitude for the towels Maria made for her.

Responding to her aunt Rebecca's previous letter, Miriam expresses her delight over Rebecca's high regard for her husband, Solomon, and shares updates on the health and whereabouts of family members.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, worrying about the wellbeing of her family after nativist and anti-Catholic riots in Philadelphia. She also inquires about a potential hire for a baby nurse and expresses her concern over the lack of sales of Grace Aguilar's book.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben after hearing a rumor that her nephew Cary is engaged. She reflects on the death of Washington Irving and updates her brother on the health and travels of family and friends.

Sarah (Sally) writes to her cousin Rebecca about the upcoming marriage of Rebecca's friend Maria Fenno and the unexpected death of an acquaintance and the intense grief of his pregnant wife. She also relays that the family appreciated Rebecca's praises of their grandfather.