Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - August 04, 1847

Miriam tells her aunt Rebecca of the Charleston fire, which greatly affected the livelihoods of her in-laws. She also updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.

While Bernard and Howard, two of her sister-in-law Maria's sons, are staying with Rebecca's family in Philadelphia, she updates Maria on their wellbeing and health, including needed dental care. She also details the circumstances around firing a newly hired domestic servant.

Rebecca expresses relief at her sister-in-law Maria's recovery from serious illness and shares updates on the health and education of family and friends.

After a visit from her brother Ben, Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, updating her on the health and travels of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, telling her of their nephew Horace's pet silk worms and updates her on the health, social activities, travels, and visits of family and friends far and wide.