Rebecca Gratz and Mary E. Fenno to Maria Fenno Hoffman - January 03, 1811

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria about the health of family members and friends, particuarly about Ellen Hays Etting, whose newborn recently died. She also discusses the literature she is reading.

Rebecca writes to her brother Benjamin, discussing the shipments of clothing to his camp and updates him on the whereabouts of family and friends.

Rebecca tells her friend Maria about a reunion with an estranged friend and exchanges news about mutual friends and their respective brothers.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, detailing that she and others in the extended Gratz family are studying Hebrew, and updates her on the health of friends and family.

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 shares her happiness with her sister-in-law Maria about the birth of her second son, Michael Bernard, and updates her on family and Philadelphia's social scene.