Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - January 02, 1856

Rebecca writes to her brother Ben about his sick child, their return travel home, and the health of other family members. Simon then updates him on business and gives him purchasing instructions.

Rebecca writes to her friend Maria, announcing the birth of Rachel's daughter, and encourages Maria to focus on her health rather than attend religious service.

Slowey continues her witty repartee at Rebecca's letters, criticizes Napoleon's reign, and shares updates on her life and circle of friends.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Maria the latest news of family and friends, ponders King Solomon's character, and comments on a letter she received from the writer Maria Edgeworth.

Rebecca writes about her brother Benjamin's recent travel accident, the on-going Gratz - Cohen family legal dispute, her own legal suit, her intellectual interests at the moment, new housing for friends, the missing delivery of household goods, and news of the health and death of various family and friends.