Rebecca Gratz to Anna (Annie) Gratz Clay - July 10, 1862

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Maria of the precarious health of her nieces Becky and Sara after giving birth and of a difficult child the Orphan Society is trying to take in.

Rebecca writes to her niece Miram expressing her sorrow about the death her sister Richea.

Miriam writes to her aunt Rebecca, expressing her abhorrence of the wedding of abolitionists Angelina Grimké and Theodore Dwight Weld, at which both Black and white guests were in attendance.

Rebecca expresses relief to her sister-in-law Maria that her brother Ben arrived home safely from his visit to Philadelphia. She also comments on the recent presidential elections and updates her on the health, travel, and education of family and friends.

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about his travels to New York State and speculates where he may settle down.