Rebecca Gratz and Joseph Gratz to Maria Gist Gratz and Benjamin Gratz - April 30, 1837

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about the upcoming Passover holiday and the loneliness she feels after the loss of her siblings.

Rebecca writes to her friend Margaret (Peggy) about the social scene of Baltimore, announces the birth of her nephew Edward and discusses the rise of summer residences in Oakland outside of Baltimore and Germantown, PA, due to the fear of Yellow Fever.

Rebecca advises her friend Maria over a conflict between Maria's husband and his brother-in-law and describes her brothers' military preparations and the war situation in Norfolk.

Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca expresses her complicated feelings toward the pending nuptials and move of her niece, Sara, and updates him on the health and travels of family.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about life at home, Sally's improving health, Philadelphia's deserted streets, and their brother Joseph's military service. Jacob writes to Ben concerning pressing problems within his military company.

Rebecca and her sisters Rachel and Sarah write to their brother Joseph, hoping to receive news from him soon and update him on the health of the family.