Rachel Gratz Etting and Richea Etting to Rebecca Gratz - February 15, 1813

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben, informing him of how the family is coping after the loss of their sister, Frances Etting. She also updates him on the travels of family members.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria about reading Fenimore Cooper's The Last of the Mohicans and tells her about Philadelphia's social life. A day later, she shares the family's joy upon hearing about the birth of Maria's 4th son.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca comments on the health of family and friends, tells of a family member's runaway slave, and critiques a novel by Catherine A. Warfield, a former friend of her niece Sara Joseph.

Writing to her sister-in-law Ann, Rebecca expresses her concern about Ben's son Howard's professional future. She also tells of the books she sent to Ann's daughters and gives updates on the health, travels, and education of family and friends.