Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - August 04, 1847
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Margaret (Peggy) talks of her boredom and loneliness in Lamberton and asks her friend Rebecca to visit.
Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, updating her on the family after the marriage of her nephew, Isaac Hays, to Sarah Ann Minis Hays. She also critiques how charitable "fairs" are held and recalls Maria's aunt as a possible love interest of George Washington's after reading his newest biography.
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 gives her brother Ben a detailed account of the on-going "Bible Riots" in Philadelphia, where anti-immigrant groups attacked Irish-Catholic immigrants. She also updates him on the health and travel plans of family members.
Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, worrying about the condition of her sister Sara and her sick child. She also updates her on the travels and health of family and friends.