Rebecca Gratz to Anna Maria Boswell Shelby Gratz - October 10, 1861

Writing to her niece Miriam, Rebecca discusses the importance of access to prayers in English and gives updates about the families of Miriam's siblings.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann of the death of her niece Sara Mordecai's child, Emma, and gives other updates on the health and travels of family and friends. She also comments on a recent murder committed by Isaac Lafayette Shelby, the grandson of Kentucky's first governor.

Rebecca tells her sister-in-law Ann about a surprise visit from Ann's step-son Howard and his wife. She also laments the fact that communication with her niece Miriam in Georgia is very limited due to the war.

On occasion of Isabella Ogden's death, Rebecca expresses her skepticim toward premonitory dreams of death to her friend Maria. She also gives updates on the developments at the Deaf and Dumb Society and on the travel and health of family and friends.