Rebecca Gratz and Sara Gratz Moses Joseph to Maria Gist Gratz - January 31, [1836]

Rebecca continues to comfort her sister-in-law Ann and ask about the condition of her brother Ben after the death of his son, Cary.

Rebecca tells her niece Miriam of the family visits she has had in the wake of Julia Hoffman's death. She also mentions Major Mordecai's retirement from the army, the younger generation at West Point, and repeats her plea not to allow Gratz Cohen to enlist in the Confederate army.

Gratz writes to his aunt Rebecca about an upcoming family marriage, his recent health struggles, the rainy weather, and his imminent departure.

Rebecca tells her niece Miriam about the emotional and mental state of their family after the death of her two brothers, Jacob and Hyman.

Rachel expresses her longing and esteem for cousin Rebecca and the extended family. Her husband Solomon adds that he is considering their reloation to Philadelphia.