Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - May 04, 1856
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Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, expressing her excitement for Maria's family's upcoming visit, discusses Hazan Isaac Leeser's literary efforts and a fatal duel that occured in Philadelphia, and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Writing to her aunt Rebecca, Miriam continues to worry about her uncle Ben and his sons after the death of Maria Gist Gratz. She also comments on the literature she is reading and updates her on the health and travels of family and friends.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, giving updates and opinions on the courtships of her nieces and nephews, the health struggles of their brother Jacob, and tells him of the lectures she enjoyed on Jewish history.
Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about her nephew Benjamin Etting's journey to China and his delayed return, the effects of her neighbor's death on his widow, and shares various other updates about family and friends.
Rebecca urges her friend Maria to bring her entire family to Philadelphia after the death of Matilda (Maria's step-daughter) and promises that everyone will be taken care of.
On the occasion of her brother Simon's illness, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the cold reception she had when she visited him. She also updates Maria on various family members. Her brother Hyman adds a note to their brother Ben about business affairs.