Miriam Gratz Moses Cohen to Rebecca Gratz - April 05, 1857
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Margaret (Peggy) advises her friend Rebecca about Baltimore's social scene after returning from Philadelphia to New Jersey.
After a trip through New York state, Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the natural sights she saw, her visit to Fenimore Cooper's mansion, and her reunion with James Paulding and Washington Irving. She also reminisces about her time at Canewood, and wishes she could be there with Maria's family again.
Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph to be cautious on his travels, tells him about celebrations in honor of George Washington's birthday, and shares news of family and friends.
Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about his sick child, their return travel home, and the health of other family members. Simon then updates him on business and gives him purchasing instructions.
Rebecca gifts her nieces Miriam and Anna in Kentucky a book of fairytales and a book of holiday stories, respectively.