Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - January 15, 1861

Rebecca writes to her brother Joseph to be cautious on his travels, tells him about celebrations in honor of George Washington's birthday, and shares news of family and friends.

Josephine writes on the occasion of her grand aunt Rebecca's birthday, her father's continued poor health, Passover preparations, the health and emotions of family and friends, her current reading material, and students at the school.

Rebecca updates her brother Joseph on news of their family and friends while he is Hamburg, Germany. 

Writing to her brother Ben, Rebecca gives him updates on the children of tthe Moses children and the condition of Philadelphia during the war.

Rebecca writes to her sister-in-law Ann, discussing the busy social scene in Philadelphia and inquiring about the love lives of Kentucky belles.