Rachel Gratz Etting and Solomon Etting to Rebecca Gratz - June 22, 1809

Rebecca informs her sister-in-law Maria of a religious disagreement among a few members of the Orphan Asylum, updates her on the health of family and friends, and shares the family's thoughts on the most recent literature.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, inquiring about the health of her nephew, Cary. She also tells of the death of her old friend, Josiah Ogden Hoffman, and the upcoming meeting between her brothers Simon and Hyman.

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.

Miriam writes to her daughter Rebecca of visiting family, of health concerns including small pox, and educational updates on various children.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria, answering her questions about Jewish religion, and warns her of false myths about Judaism. She also gives updates on the health, travels, and marriage plans of family and friends.

Rebecca expresses concern over her sister-in-law Maria's health, her feelings about her nephew Horace leaving home to start his career, and gives updates on other family members and friends. Her brother Jo leaves a note for their brother Ben, detailing the prices of falling stocks.